The Godfather of Basketball

Sun Yue's outburst was beyond everyone's expectations. During the post-match press conference, the reporters asked him one after another.

"For a player, if he is still training extra at Christmas, his success is not surprising."

Tang Tian's answer shocked the reporters below.

On the second day after the end of the Christmas war, almost all the news reported by the media included this answer.

Christmas and Chinese New Year are the same concept, and this big Chinese New Year is being practiced, which is already comparable to Kobe's four o'clock in the morning in Los Angeles.

Because of Tang Tian's words, Sun Yue was asked this more than once when he was interviewed by reporters during training.

Sun Yue did not expect that this matter would be widely reported by the media. Regarding the reporter's praise, he maintained the humility of an orientalist. When asked why he had to practice extra for Christmas, Sun Yue's answer also moved the reporter.

"Before I entered the NBA, I thought I was very good, but when I got here, I realized that I am useless. The only talent I have is hard work. This is what Coach Tang Tian said to me. From the moment I heard it, it is true. became my motto."

After turning around, the media discovered that it was all because of Tang Tian.

Treat hard work as a kind of talent, this sentence is destined to become a popular classic quotation in the NBA.

After the Christmas battle, the game continued.

This time, Sun Yue did not make his debut as before. With his excellent defense and vision, he gradually defeated Jose Barea and became Billups' first backup point guard.

The Rockets are also singing all the way. They only lost 2 games throughout January, and they are in amazing condition.

With this momentum, on the last day at the end of January, before the team visits the Washington Wizards, as the champions of the 2006-07 season, they will visit the White House.

Since 1985, NBA championship teams have had the practice of visiting the White House, and the Rockets are no exception.

It is an honor for most people to be received by the president.

Such an occasion was also a memorable moment for Tang Tian.

He knows that this year's president is Bush Jr., and this is the last year of the latter's presidency.

Knowing that Tang Tian was going to the White House, Hathaway launched a big runway show, and took a new suit and tie, and went directly to the hotel where Tang Tian was staying.

"That's what it looks like."

Looking at the handsome Tang Tian in the mirror, Hathaway nodded in satisfaction.

Tang Tian smiled, it felt like a little daughter-in-law was dressing herself up.

"Remember to ask for the president's signature." Before going out, Hathaway reminded.

"I'll let him sign his name here." Tang Tian said as he took the tie around his neck.

Hathaway smiled and kissed Tang Tian, ​​and then let him go.

On the bus to the White House, someone came up to greet him.

Because the championship was won last year, there will inevitably be personnel changes in the team, and although some champion members left the team, they can also visit with them.

Blake and Hayes are those two.

"Hey, Coach." Blake was all smiles. He signed a big contract this summer and secured the position of the Trail Blazers' starting point guard, all thanks to Tang Tian.

"Steve, how's life in Portland?"

It's been a long time since we saw each other, so it's inevitable that there will be a burst of greetings.

The hotel is just over an hour's drive away from the White House, and the iconic dome of the White House can already be seen while speaking.

The bus drove in from the south gate, and after stopping inside, the team members got off the bus one after another.

The lawn of the South Court is in sight. This is the place where the president and distinguished guests often wave to the public, and it is also the most common place in film and television dramas.

Tang Tian had watched a lot in his previous life, such as "The White House Has Fallen", "The Shocking Crisis", etc. The United States has done a good job in this aspect, and they always use their presidential residence to make movies, and the films are all about the White House being captured. What.

President Bush was still dealing with other matters. Accompanied by White House staff, they started their visit first.

"The trees here are all planted by the president or the first lady. The magnolia was planted by President Andrew Jackson more than a hundred years ago to commemorate his deceased wife. Now it has become a towering tree..." Work The staff introduced them as they walked.

As the only executive residence of the president of the United States for a century, there will always be many stories here.

Along the way, they also saw a lot. Most of them came to the White House for the first time, and their eyes were full of curiosity. Of course, there was excitement that couldn't be hidden.

They walked down the painting-covered State Floor Staircase and then into the East Room, where the president was to receive them.

"The east room is the largest reception room in the Guojia Building. The remains of seven presidents have been parked here, and the weddings of many presidents' daughters have also been held here. President Roosevelt watched Japanese sumo performances here, and President Kennedy was here. Appreciate the beautiful performance..." The staff is still introducing.

Tang Tian noticed a movement at the door at this time, and then saw the guard standing at attention and saluting.

President Bush is here.

"Mr. President." The staff also stopped introducing and saluted Bush.

Bush waved, then smiled and greeted the Rockets players.

"Champions, welcome to the White House."

Bush was 65 years old at the time, with white hair. Compared with when he was elected president 7 years ago, he was many times older than when he was elected president.

The leaders of a country are so busy that ordinary people can't imagine, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are the most exhausting professions.

President Bush was very enthusiastic and came over with a smile to greet the Rockets players directly.

"Welcome, you are so young, you must be a very good player in the future." When seeing Tang Tian, ​​President Bush looked a little surprised and said with admiration.

Tang Tian was taken aback for a moment.

Because everyone is wearing formal clothes when they come to the White House, he looks like he is probably the youngest on the team.

"President." The staff on the side hurriedly said, "He is the head coach of the Rockets, Tang Tian."

"What?" Bush was taken aback, his face slightly embarrassed.

Because just after the New Year, he was extremely busy with work, and he rushed over just after meeting with the President of Puerto Rico. He didn't expect it to be a joke.

"Haha, I'm sorry, it's my fault, Coach Tang Tian, ​​welcome." Bush laughed out of embarrassment.

"It's okay, it's not the president's fault. I think the coaches who came here before were probably old men who are about the same age as Dikembe." Tang Tian said, looking back at Uncle Mu behind him.

As soon as the words came out, the members of the Rockets burst into laughter, and Bush also let out a burst of hearty laughter.

It was a joke to cover up the embarrassment, and Bush looked at Tang Tian with even more admiration.