NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 65: The coaches quarreled, and the butterfly's wings were flapping

On November 11, Collins convened a small meeting with the coaching staff.

The coaching staff discussed yesterday's loss.

巴赫一针见血：“我们被困在了阵地战中，子弹队把比赛拖入到了他们喜欢的节奏里，11月17日我们击败子弹队的比赛中快攻得分是28分，11月18日这个数字是13分。”

Collins nodded. This was exactly what he wanted to say today.

Ever since Meng Jin joined the Bulls, Collins has always had an idea in his mind. He wants the Bulls to play run-and-gun. He wants to unleash the greatest potential of Meng Jin and Jordan and let them bomb the opponent's basket to their heart's content.

"When did we become a fast break team?" At this time, assistant coach Phil Jackson suddenly asked back.

Head coach Collins glanced at him and said, "Phil, it's not your turn to speak yet."

Collins was very disgusted with Phil Jackson. He felt that Phil Jackson was a spy placed by Krause around him.

However, Collins' judgment was wrong, because Phil Jackson was not a spy planted by Krause. Krause wanted to train him directly to be the head coach to replace Collins.

After the entire conference room quieted down, Collins spoke again: "OK, Phil, let me answer your question just now. Why can't we be a fast break team? Why can't we speed up the game? Why can't we increase the counterattack rounds? We have two MJs, both of whom are good at fast breaks. Their speed is unparalleled and their impact is full! No one can stop them!"

"You mean you want the Bulls to give up their positional offense, become chaotic and disorganized on offense, and then score points by scrimmaging, just like street ball?"

Phil Jackson did not agree with Collins' idea. He is also a very direct person and says what he thinks.

"We have two players with such outstanding athletic ability. Why should we follow the rules and take positions? Why should we give the opponent a chance? We must let the team run, let Michael and Meng keep running on the court, and let them solve the battle while running!"

"Traditional offense is like classical music. The coach puts the notes in the right place and the players follow the instructions to play beautiful music, but it's the same song every time. It's boring."

"The fast break is like free jazz, allowing players to play freely. Of course, we also need tactics, including fast break tactics and positional tactics, but more often we have to give players enough freedom to let them display their talents during fast breaks."

Phil Jackson's words directly ignited Collins' powder keg. Collins, like Phil Jackson, is the type who speaks his mind.

This is Collins' character, passionate, but very impulsive.

Bach kept signaling to him with his eyes to calm down, to stay calm, but Collins remained unmoved.

When people are impulsive, they always say the wrong things and reveal some flaws.

Collins' speech seemed brilliant at first glance, but upon closer listening, there were still many loopholes.

After listening to Collins' words patiently, Phil Jackson asked calmly, "Michael is running downfield, Meng is running downfield, so who's going to pass the ball to them?"

This question stumped Collins.

Collins knew this better than anyone here.

The Bulls don't have a guy who can pass the ball. Paxson is more like a three-point spot shooter. It's no problem to let him dribble across half court, but do you want him to organize or make accurate long passes like a quarterback?

That's definitely the wrong person.

As for the two inside players, Gilmore and Oakley, they are even less reliable.

In the end, the meeting broke up.

Head coach Collins spent the next day thinking about this issue.

Who will pass the ball to them?
Should Meng Jin be placed at the small forward position, which is more suitable for fast breaks?

During the evening’s game against the Eagles, Collins’ attention wandered several times.

The Hawks played a typical Hawks-style game in this game. Wilkins scored 39 points alone, but the team lost to the Bulls again.

Only four players on the team scored in double digits, and the highest scorer besides Wilkins was Doc Rivers with 13 points.

After the game, Meng Jin and Rivers hugged each other and said, "You have clear ideas and a calm mind. You are very suitable to be a coach. Don't bury yourself."

Rivers nodded: "This has always been in my career plan."

An hour after the game ended, Meng Jin received bad news from a reporter during an interview.

"What? Moses Malone is out for the season?"

The ESPN reporter nodded: "Stress fracture in the left foot. According to the Bullets staff, Moses Malone's left foot was very uncomfortable after the game on the 18th. He played for more than 40 minutes in that game and fought too hard on the court." There is no such thing as rotation in this era, especially for superstars. As long as they can walk, they will definitely be on the court.

Meng Jin nodded and was silent for three seconds: "May God bless him."

Although Meng Jin fought fiercely with Moses Malone on the court, there was no problem between him and Moses Malone. Meng Jin had a good impression of Moses Malone. He liked this kind of guy who fought hard on the court but was taciturn off the court, and thought he was a veteran worthy of respect.

Although he didn't want to admit it, Meng Jin changed the life trajectory of another player.

In another parallel universe, Moses Malone successfully played until the 95-96 season.

Butterfly wings.
But he will not stop. As long as he keeps moving towards his goal, many things will inevitably change, both good and bad.

"Here." After the reporter left, Gilmore poured two glasses of wine from somewhere.

When a veteran hears that another veteran has suffered such an injury, he can't help but feel a little sad.

Meng Jin took the glass and said, "Cheers to Moses Malone."

Gilmore raised his glass: "Cheers to Moses Malone."

The next morning, Meng Jin was awakened by a phone call.

Meng Jin opened his hazy eyes and looked at the time. It was damn five o'clock again. It was time to set off again.

This time the destination is Boston, where the Bulls will challenge the powerful Celtics back-to-back.

After the plane landed, all the Bulls players took a bus to the hotel.

On the way, several old players talked about the city of Boston.

Oakley spoke first: "Boston is a fucking city. It's the city I least want to come to."

Paxson smiled and said, "I think it's OK."

The surrounding black people heard this and immediately shouted in unison: "Because you are white!"

Oakley continued: "Their racial discrimination is not only directed at opponents, but even their own people are not spared. Bill Russell knows about this? This guy won 11 rings for the Celtics. How did these white people in Boston treat him? They rushed to his bed and shit! Bill Russell was so angry that he didn't even attend his own jersey retirement ceremony!"

Meng Jin looked surprised and then laughed, "Are they so cruel to their own people? How much do they hate black people?"

Oakley glanced at Meng Jin and said, "Don't laugh. They also discriminate against the yellow race."

"Their way of discrimination is very direct. They beat you on the court, knock you down, and then knock you down again after you get up. Don't be fooled by those white people who look polite. They play basketball dirtier than anyone else!"

"Charles, shut up. There's nothing to be afraid of with the Celtics. We'll treat them the same way they treat us."

Jordan's voice came from the back seat of the bus.

Everyone turned to look and saw Jordan reading the newspaper leisurely, without any sign of nervousness on the eve of the big battle.

After lunch, Collins found Meng Jin alone.

Meng Jin thought the coach wanted to give him some special tactics, but he didn't expect the coach to ask him to prepare to play as a small forward as soon as he opened his mouth.

After thinking about it for a day, Collins decided to let Meng Jin play the three position. Although there was no number one with outstanding passing ability, he still felt that Meng Jin and Jordan could launch a sharp and beautiful counterattack.

Both can handle the ball, both can advance quickly.

Collins has always been an idealist, and he longs to play the Lakers' practical yet flashy run-and-gun style.

Collins specifically emphasized that Meng Jin should make fast breaks whenever he had the chance, regardless of whether the ball was in his hands or not, and that even if he did not have the opportunity to attack the basket, he could still create space for his teammates.

Half an hour later, assistant coach Bach found Collins and said, "Phil Jackson went to complain to Jerry. I just heard them talking on the phone."

Collins' anger soared 50% after hearing this: "This damn preacher's son has no idea how to adapt!"

Bach: "Let that guy go. Jerry Krause has no right to interfere with your deployment."

Collins nodded. He knew that as long as he could win, all the doubts and objections would disappear.

(End of this chapter)