Chapter 3: A Conversation with Boss Joe

"Nice to meet you, Chen!" Some bloated old man Joe got up and shook my hand when he saw my figure. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info smiling. There was some excitement in his eyes. It makes people suddenly come to the spirit.

"Hello Boss Joe. I am currently a student at North Carolina State University and a former student at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. The school said there was an exchange place, so I came. I hope to get a job as a teaching assistant from you. ”

"I read your profile. I remember talking to a friend about you a few months ago. Drafted by the Timberwolves, right? If it weren't for this accident, maybe you would have become the next Yao Minglin Jerehoard. Roy mentioned you to me, and it was clear from his words that he had put a lot of thought into it. I've always believed in his vision."

"So you agree?" I said tentatively.

"Of course. But it's a temporary teaching assistant. Because I have a lot of teaching assistants here. There are 7 people you believe? You are the 8th. ”

"Haha, that's a lot. But since you've given me this job, I'll try to make it right! ”

"Very good, young man! You know. I didn't let you in just to save face for Roy. You've been in the news many times the year before! But for a while, your hospitalization and the disappearance of the news, I thought you were quitting the basketball world. Until Roy called me and said you were there with him. To become an NBA coach. I knew you were back! So that's it? ”

"I'm so grateful you gave me this opportunity!" Then I picked up my pen and signed a one-year non-guaranteed contract.

"Happy working together! I had to attend a meeting in 20 minutes, so I'm going to take my leave. With that, Jordan left the room.

1 year without guaranteed contract. The salary is only $70,000. Although the salary is not much. But at least you can get involved in the NBA coaching staff! Hung up the phone at home. But he ignored that it was night.

"What?! Became an interim assistant coach for the NBA Charlotte Hornets?! That's great! I've been asleep for a while! I'm going to wake up your mother."

"Don't! By the way, it's night over there. I forgot. I'm sorry Dad. ”

"I didn't expect it to go so well! Tell me how you got in when you have time! It's incredible! I didn't try to communicate with Jordan, did I? ”

"It's really lucky, my head coach at North Carolina State University was a disciple of Jordan Bole back then! He was bullish on me and recommended Jordan. Although it was a one-year, $70,000 contract. But I'm quite content."

"70,000 in 1 year? Few. NBA assistant coaches are at least $300,000 a year. Get. You're still a college student. The assistant coach also doesn't have a lot of experience......"

"What's the noise, don't sleep at night!" A woman's voice came over the phone, sounding not very happy.

"Our son is an NBA assistant coach!!"

"What?! Xiao Nan he ......"

"Dad, it's not early, you and Mom should rest quickly! I'm so sorry! I'll call you in the evening when I have time."

Against the big sun. There was a cool wind. The mood is exceptional.

"Oh my God, how many assistant coaches are there for Michael. Is he in love with me? Clifford joked the next day when he saw me coming.

"Nice to meet you, Coach Clifford!" He smiled and shook hands with the manager.

"Man, it's okay if the salary isn't high at first. You see, Lin Bu also joined the Hornets for $4 million in two years. And that kid Batum! This is exactly the beginning of adding value to yourself! I looked at the coach and nodded earnestly. I also understand that maybe the manager already knows my salary level.

Later I learned that I was the only one of our 8 teaching assistants. The maximum salary is $3.7 million for 4 years and the minimum is $520,000 for 2 years. But I didn't pay much attention to those. After all, I haven't graduated yet.

At this time, they did not see Kemba Walker, Al Jefferson, Batum, or Jeremy Lin. Get the notice to head to Time Warner Center tomorrow. The Hornets host the Heat!

Clifford only brought 3 assistant coaches, and 5 assistant coaches, including me, got 1 ticket to watch for free! I didn't expect to go to the NBA arena for the first time in this way.

The task has also been handed over. Analyze the capabilities and shortcomings of the Hornets and the Heat. Player analysis. If you're a head coach, how do you organize the Hornets to attack and defend effectively?

The match is seen as a showdown between Wade and Jeremy Lin. But at the beginning of the game. Lin didn't get a start. After hitting the 2nd quarter. Jeremy Lin replaces Kemba Walker. The audience also became boiling!

The 33-year-old Wade has clearly made adjustments on the offensive end. But it's still very capable! And on the court, Batum, who is upright and in his prime, runs all over the court like electricity, attacking wildly! This small forward made the Heat dare not take lightly. At the same time, there is also a dual-energy defender Jeremy Lin by his side!

And the Heat's Roel Deng staged a soaring score with Batum in this game! At the end of the third quarter. Luol Deng has 20 points, 11 rebounds and 2 steals! On the other hand, Batum scored an astonishing 37 points and 4 rebounds.

Wade had 9 points, 6 rebounds and 14 assists, and Jeremy Lin had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 15 assists. The Heat's Whiteside had 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, and Walker had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists and watched the game off the court.

And in the fourth quarter, Clifford replaced Batum and brought Marvin Williams on the court. And the score on the court was 77:79, and the Hornets led by 2 points! Jeremy Lin is still on the court. Plays the role of an organizational defender.

Al Jefferson is replaced by Walker! Both sides want to win this game! Wade started scoring in the fourth quarter. Suddenly a pull-up jump shot from beyond the three-point line! Basketball goes to the net! 80:79 Hit a 3-pointer in the opening game!

Walker held the ball past half court and was suddenly cut off by Dragic! Walker's speed is slower! Wade received the ball quickly, and after half the court, he came directly to a tomahawk dunk! The speed, bounce, and dynamics have hardly changed, and they are still at the level of their youth!

Jeremy Lin took the basketball and strolled through the half-court with a 3-pointer in his account! The score is 82:82 draw!

Later, the Hornets won the game by a narrow margin of 117-115. In the 4th quarter, Jeremy Lin and Wade scored a big game for fans to watch!

Jeremy Lin once again went crazy and scored 21 points, 3 rebounds and 18 assists! On the other hand, Wade had 24 points, 9 rebounds and 15 assists, although he was equally eye-catching. But in the end, they couldn't win the game. What I want to say in this game. Boss Joe really earned it. Batum had 37 points and 4 rebounds, and Walker had 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists......"

The reporter said as he walked to the basketball court, which had ended, intending to interview Coach Clifford. And I didn't leave the pitch at the moment. I'm typing on my phone. The Hornets are strong right now, but they still have hidden dangers.