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After seeing Mike Malone's resume, Zhou Yi chose this future Nuggets championship coach.

Mike Malone is currently an assistant defensive coach under Coach Brown of the Cavaliers, and he will become the head coach of the Sacramento Kings in 13.

At this point in time, Mike Malone's coaching skills were basically mature.

This coach is also very good at building tactics around star players and stabilizing the locker room environment.

If Zhou Yi wants to put up good numbers this season, and even make it to the playoffs to earn more system reward points,

Therefore, a head coach who can control the locker room environment and build tactics around him is indispensable.

As for whether he would develop tactics around him, Zhou Yi was not worried at all.

Since they can intervene and choose him, they naturally have ways to pressure him to leave.

After all, with two goats as role models, he could simply imitate them.

When he saw that Zhou Yi had chosen Mike Malone, Ballmer nodded. Malone was also one of his preferred head coach candidates.

A capable and willing head coach who builds tactics around the I Ching is exactly what Ballmer needs right now.

After all, for the Clippers, who are in a state of chaos and need to rebuild, developing Zhou Yi, the top draft pick, is the team's goal this season.

It's worth noting that with the arrival of the I Ching, the Clippers have achieved tremendous commercial success, even though they haven't yet produced any tangible results.

With a head coach in mind, Zhou Yi didn't have a good choice for the general manager.

After all, good general managers don't leave their posts, and those willing to come to the Clippers, a bottom-feeder team, are mostly just mediocre people.

Among these resumes, Zhou Yi took a liking to a man named Hennigan.

He currently serves as the head of scouting for the Thunder, and has worked under both Thunder general manager Sam Presti and Spurs general manager RC Buford.

He is one of the few experienced people among this batch of general manager resumes.

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The Clippers' next opponent is the Suns, and they will travel to Phoenix for an away game.

Upon landing in Scottsdale, a major entertainment capital in the American Southwest, the Clippers' troublemakers immediately ventured into the famous old town nightlife district.

Old Dunleavy did not travel with the team due to injury, and the assistant coach in charge of the match was completely unable to control the discipline of this group of troublemakers.

After expending all their energy at the nightclub, the outcome of this match was predictable.

The Clippers, whose footwork was unsteady, suffered a crushing 90-point defeat to the Suns, who scored 112 points.

At the National Aviation Center, Zhou Yi suffered his first defeat.

Suns fans in the stands were cheering and celebrating the victory, while Zhou Yi stood on the sidelines for a long time without making a move.

Grant Hill walked up to Zhou Yi and embraced him.

In this game, Zhou Yi scored 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 steals against Hill.

Although the elderly Hill was very experienced, his fragile knees and body could not withstand the impact of the I Ching.

"Zhou, the future is yours."

Looking at the sorrowful young man before him, Grant Hill uttered this famous quote, then turned to look at the Clippers players on the sidelines.

They weren't too sad about losing the game; they just put their arms around each other and discussed which strip club to hold their next party at.

The encouragement from the opening match of the Zhouyi competition only lasted for one game, and then these troublemakers returned to their usual selves.

"But the Clippers might need some time to change right now. I wish you all the best, kid."

Hill's words echoed in Zhou Yi's ears, making him thoughtful.

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After returning to Los Angeles, the Clippers' management reshuffle saga came to a complete end.

The Clippers have announced that Mike Dunleavy has stepped down as general manager and head coach of the team, and will instead serve as a team consultant.

Mike Malone, chosen by Zhou Yi, successfully became the head coach of the Clippers, and Hennigan also passed the Clippers' interview and became the Clippers' general manager.

At the Clippers' training facility, Zhou Yi met Mike Malone for the first time.

This future champion coach is currently 39 years old and in his prime. He has short hair, a thick chin, and deep-set eyes, and looks energetic and capable.

The Clippers' management changes quickly sparked media discussion.

The reason is simple: head coach Mike Malone is only 39 years old, while general manager Robert Hennigan became the youngest general manager in NBA history at the age of 30.

Most media outlets are pessimistic about the Clippers' management changes.

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Lakers supporters, including the Los Angeles Sentinel, even used a large question mark to mock the team.

Meanwhile, within the Clippers organization, the newly appointed general manager is speaking with each player individually.

Baron Davis was the first to walk into the general manager's office, and the Clippers' leader remained silent afterward.

Zhou Yi was the last one on the team, and he walked into the general manager's office.

Hennigan, sitting behind his desk, was tall and straight. Although young, his eyes revealed a calm and sharp quality.

Hennigan saw Zhou Yi enter the room and immediately stood up from his chair.

Instead of sitting at the desk, the two exchanged pleasantries and then sat down on the sofa by the window.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Hennigan recalled his time with the Thunder.

At the time, scout Dawkins recommended Zhou Yi to him, and he even watched Zhou Yi's game against Griffin with Dawkins.

Hennigan greatly admired and had high hopes for this young talent.

However, the Thunder, who only had the third overall pick, ultimately missed out on Zhou Yi.

When Hennigan heard that the Clippers were recruiting a new general manager, he submitted his resume.

The Clippers, a perennial bottom-feeder, are every general manager's nightmare, but with Zhou Yi in charge, Hennigan felt it was worth risking his career for.

Hennigan's recollection was brief. He handed Zhou Yi a cup of coffee, then looked at the young man before him and slowly said:

"Before joining the team, I had a conversation with Mr. Ballmer, and we shared the same thoughts about the Clippers this season."

Hennigan paused, then politely pointed to the Book of Changes with one hand, fingers together.

"You are the future of the Clippers, so the Clippers have two tasks this season: first, to clean up those troublemakers, and second, to help you level up and become the best rookie."

Hennigan's words reminded Zhou Yi of the 10-year Rookie of the Year competition.

Although Evans' career took a downturn after winning Rookie of the Year, he still averaged 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game in his rookie season.

He became the fourth player in history to record 20+5+5 in his rookie season, a feat comparable to Jordan and James' rookie seasons.

This class also includes Stephen Curry, who averaged 17.5 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, and Brandon Jennings, who scored 55 points in his rookie season.

This made the 10 Rookie of the Year competition the most intense in nearly a decade.

Faced with these three opponents, Zhou Yi dared not say he was completely confident, but he was never afraid of competition.

"No problem, Hennigan, I think I will win this honor for myself and the Clippers."