Billups saw Auerbach frown and thought that Linlong's confidence had triggered the old man's disgust. He immediately said,"" I think what Lin Long means is that he will start from defense, from rebounding and covering, and eventually grow into a superstar."
"No." Lin Long shook his head." I mean, I can do anything the team asks me to do, no matter what it is! Of course, I'm willing to defend and rebound. I love that, but I'll also make sure that the team's sixth pick is worth it. I'll be the best rookie this year.”
With that said, even Billups did not know how to make things up for Lin Long. Didn't UCLA have a course on interpersonal relationships? Shouting slogans and confidence could not be done in front of Auerbach. Everyone knew that after the tragedy of Len Bayas, he preferred humble and down-to-earth players.
Auerbach frowned. He didn't even ask Linlong the next question. Instead, he said to Billups,""Chauncey, if the team needs you to be a bench player and you can only play three minutes per game, or even send you to the NBA, would you complain?”
Billups shook his head firmly." No, of course not. I love this job. I'm willing to contribute to the team in any corner of the team. I'll work hard to become stronger. I believe that as long as I'm strong enough, all good things will come to me.”
Auerbach nodded, seemingly satisfied, but he didn't say anything. He just waved his hand, signaling that the conversation was over.
Just as Bord was about to take the two of them out, Auerbach suddenly said,""Right, Larry, take the two of them to train well this summer. It'll be at your house. If Antoine is willing, call him too. Let these three young people get to know each other in advance and become good friends.”
Bord nodded and left with the two of them.
Billups was still extremely excited as he trained with Bird! And it was for the entire summer!
This was definitely the best thing in the NBA.
Especially for someone like him, who didn't have the best physical fitness and relied on his brain to play, Larry Bird was everyone's goal and god in their hearts!
As for Linlong, he was still expressionless, and he didn't seem to care.
After all, what Lin Long was thinking about now was to quickly train all his indicators to the extreme so that he could amaze everyone in the following season!
Training with Billups and the others, it was not good to be dragged down.
Auerbach couldn't help but laugh after everyone left.
On the piece of paper in front of him was his first impression of the two rookies.
Chauncey Billups: A natural point guard who is willing to sacrifice for the team. He can be suppressed appropriately during his rookie season. If necessary, he can be a substitute or a water dispenser.
However, there was nothing about Lin Long except for his name.
Auerbach lit his cigar again and took a puff. He lay on his chair and muttered,""Didn't they say that Easterners are all modest, polite, and gentle? Such an arrogant and confident guy, no matter how you looked at it, he looked like a native black kid.”
It was fun.
Interesting.
Auerbach was rarely seen. He was actually spinning in his executive chair like a teenager. If anyone else saw this, their jaws would definitely drop.
This was the number one behind-the-scenes player in the Alliance who had always been known for being cold-blooded, heartless, and sinister!
If they knew that Auerbach was only the sixth pick and a Chinese rookie who was ranked at the top of the list, their eyeballs would probably fall out.
It couldn't be helped. Auerbach had an unexplainable confidence and fondness for Linlong. He believed that he could inherit the mantle of Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Harvlicek!
Auerbach, who was full of himself, got off the stool and even hummed a tune as he happily walked to the door.
But the moment the office door opened…
The smugness, happiness, and minor tune disappeared. Auerbach returned to being the cold-blooded godfather like Marlon Brando. His face was expressionless and his expression was gloomy.
On his way to the parking lot alone, he met Jerry West, the general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Dale Harris, the head coach.
Harris was complaining." This year, in this kind of year, Toronto is actually unwilling to trade with us. I even promised Kobe that I would find a way to bring McGrady back.”
West didn't reply. He saw Auerbach.
Auerbach stopped, which was rare, and greeted the pair of archenemies.""How was your day, boys?”
Jerry West muttered,""What is this old man doing?"
However, he had a triumphant look on his face as he hugged Auerbach. Those who didn't know better would definitely think that the two of them were good friends who hadn't seen each other for many years and not enemies who had been entangled with each other for decades.
"Today was not bad. We didn't have a first-round pick, but we found a good player in the second round. Today's goal was perfectly achieved.”
West smiled and didn't say anything about missing McGrady.
"Perfect?"
Auerbach stared at West carefully, trying to see some insincere or sad expression in his eyes.
Finally, Auerbach saw a hint of sadness in the depths of West's eyes. Auerbach didn't care if West's sadness was because West didn't choose Linlong or because the pizza in the morning was a little too strong.
He patted West in satisfaction and said,""Everything will be fine, everything will be fine."
Looking at Auerbach walking away, West made a phone call with a serious expression.""Help me check the person Auerbach chose this year. He's acting strange today.”
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