The Knicks started the game in a mess, with only two wins, and the New York media did not forget to watch the excitement and sarcastically mock the Nets.

Wang Jun was anxious to wait at home and called to inquire about the situation, but assistant coach Larry Drew told him that he had to continue to wait and suspended internal training.

Hanging up the phone, Wang Jun's face was ugly.

Seeing that Wang Jun was in a daze and didn't know what to think, Abby stabbed him and said, "What's the situation?" ”

Wang Jun came back to his senses in an instant and said with a wry smile: "The suspension of training is probably due to Scott." ”

"The Nets started the game so badly, why didn't he use you? Where have you sinned against him? ”

"After I was sent off, he reprimanded me and I defended myself."

Abby was annoyed: "You talked back? The Nets team already has internal contradictions, what if he uses you to establish his prestige now? ”

"Does this build prestige? It's clearly asking for trouble for yourself, right? Kidd told me not to worry, but when the ban time came, I couldn't go back to report on it......"

Abby breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Since Kidd has promised, don't ask, don't worry, it is estimated that you will be able to go back in a short time." ”

"Why? Kidd is just a player, can he be bigger than a manager? Wang Junhu wondered.

"You can do without Scott, you can't live without Kidd, so he's bigger than the manager. Let's see. ”

On Nov. 9, the Nets lost away to the Pistons, a major rival in the East.

On the 12th, the team suffered a heavy defeat to the Spurs at home, and the team only scored 71 points. 1-7 bottom of the league.

On the 14th, Kenyon Martin returned, Kittels returned, and the Nets finally stopped their losing streak and narrowly defeated the Knicks 85-80. In an important derby, the Nets players finally cheered up.

Scott's employment is still magical, allowing Martin, who has just returned, to play 42 minutes, and Aaron Williams, who had been playing about 40 minutes before, has become a fringe man again, playing only 12 minutes, scoring 5 points and 2 rebounds.

The Nets only had nine players on the team, and the bench didn't play at all.

Playing the underdog Hawks back-to-back, the Nets finally scored a hearty victory, winning 100-81.

Unfortunately, the Nets were not happy because center Alonzo Mourning felt unwell after the game and went to the hospital for a check-up.

As soon as the results of the examination came out, the Nets were forced to hold a press conference, and Mourning announced his retirement due to illness. He played in just 10 games for the Nets, averaging 17.2 minutes and eight points and 2.7 rebounds.

Wang Jun, who has been training by himself, saw the news and felt even bigger.

He thought that he would be able to challenge for a championship with the Nets, but now it seems difficult to make the playoffs, and the coaching staff has not informed him to return.

Is the Nets too weak, or is he too unlucky?

Everyone thinks that the Nets are no longer good, Mourning has retired, and the center is still playing blue-collar football. There is no good substitute on the outside, so he can only go to Kittels, and he has internal and external troubles.

This season, the Nets' tactics are still the same back and forth, fast attack, blocking and dismantling, and singles.

Entering the finals twice, the opponent is studying the Nets, and it doesn't work to play so simple again.

The Nets were on a low trajectory and ended their winning streak when they lost to the Hornets in the West.

What disappointed fans even more was that "Bearded" Byron Davis blew up Kidd, scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists, while Kidd only had 6 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, shooting 3 of 10.

Scott didn't have a set lineup, and he was pulled away immediately after starting the second quarter, every game.

After the game, the media still focused on the Nets and Mourning.

The doctor reported that Monin's condition had deteriorated and that it was best to have a kidney exchange surgery as soon as possible. He needed a kidney transplant, which was no longer manageable with medication.

Embarrassingly, Mourning signed a four-year, $22.6 million contract with a protective clause. As per NBA practice, the team will pay him 80% of his salary.

The player has missed at least 41 games due to injury, after which the insurance company will pay 80% of the remaining salary until the player returns.

However, the insurance company refused to make a claim against Moning on the grounds that Moning's kidney disease was not covered by their insurance policy, which was a pre-existing injury and did not arise after signing with the Nets.

As a result, the owner of the Nets had to pay out of his own pocket to support Mourning.

Lewis was furious and called both Thorne and Vanderwich to the office and scolded him.

What about the good reinforcements to hit the championship? Get a patient to give millions a year, is the team going to change careers to become a charity?

Lewis is dumb and eats coptis, and he can't say what he suffers.

The media doesn't care how miserable the Nets are in Mourning's contract, they will only praise the greatness of Mourning's comeback from illness, and wish him a speedy recovery, in the minds of fans, Mourning will always be a great "kidney fighter".

The Nets were given three days to recuperate, and Kidd invited four starters and three key rotation players to eat at a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown and found a large private room with good sound insulation.

Wang Jun was also invited, a total of nine people.

As soon as Kidd saw him, he asked, "How much is it now, king?" ”

"97 kilograms." Wang Jun replied.

"Yes, I haven't been idle at home." Kidd laughed.

Wang Jun lost 10 pounds of weight by this kilogram, because the flesh on his face was gone, he became more energetic and looked handsome.

Kidd toasts first, and then serves the "main course".

"Guys, we had a terrible start, 3-8, everyone thinks the Nets are finished, we are just a joke, clowns with no fighting spirit, we can't even get into the playoffs this year, what do you think after watching this kind of news?"

No one answered, for fear of saying the wrong thing.

Kidd continued: "I think everybody knows that we don't play well because we have one of the most overrated head coaches in the league. He doesn't know how to play everyone's strengths at all, and will only attack with four people in a fixed way, and the others will be responsible for defense. If we waste a season like this, will everyone be willing? ”

"Unwilling." Wang Jun shouted.

Everyone else didn't respond, looking at him like an idiot.

Kidd looked at Wang Jun with a smile and said loudly: "Very good, we need Wang Jun's strength." Rest assured, you'll be playing soon. Until then, we'll have to work together and unite to get rid of that self-righteous idiot! ”

"Get rid of him." Kittels spoke.

"Mosquito" has had enough, he is often assigned to defend against much stronger outside players than himself, and his playing time has been increased to 38 minutes, which is to make him die.

"Yes, get rid of him." Veteran Rodney endured Scott for a year. He thought he could get a chance with the Nets, but he ended up being a marginal man.

Others were also mobilized and responded.

Wang Jun gained insight and became involved in disputes between players and coaches as soon as he entered the league.

He didn't expect that an NBA coach could be so unpopular.

He had only been here for a few days and he was disgusted with Scott, not because of his own problem, but because everyone hated the man.

Kidd took out a beautiful piece of manuscript paper, on which only two lines were written - "I hope the team changes the head coach and fires Scott, otherwise this season will be a bad pick!" ”

Nine players took turns signing their names on the threatening "joint letter".

In this case, how could Scott keep his position?