The Godfather of Basketball

"The responsibility for losing this game lies with me. I failed to find the most suitable way to win, but this is not a problem. We still have a season to get in. I look forward to the next match."

At the press conference, Tang Tian still chose to protect George in the face of media reporters' doubts.

This is also one of his attitudes, treating George as a member of the Nets.

After two away games, the Nets returned to their home season.

They played against the Knicks, Hawks and Hornets over the next week.

The advantage of being in the Eastern District is that most of the opponents are weak, which makes the game much easier.

George performed well in these three games, scoring 19 points and 4 rebounds, 25 points and 6 rebounds, and 20 points and 5 rebounds.

After 7 games this season, he averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.6 steals per game, shooting 43% from the field and 37% from the three-point range.

It's hard to say that it's hard to say that it's hard to say that the Nets have such stats when they have a lot of scoring points.

But fans who have actually watched the game know that George has been playing quietly, so it shows that he can perform well against weak teams, but as long as he meets strong teams, he will perform poorly.

One thing that can be verified in the data is his number of steals. From his rookie season to now, he has averaged 1.6 steals per game, but this season he has not even had one.

This can also prove from the side that his enthusiasm and investment on the court are less than normal.

This is obviously not the George that Tang Tian or the Nets want. Such George is not as good as the original Booker.

You must know that Booker is now playing well in the Pacers, leading the team to a record of 4 wins and 3 losses, not even much worse than the Nets.

"Are we wrong?" Jones couldn't help but say this after the team lost to the Rockets again.

The Warriors, Celtics, and Rockets are the main competitors for the Nets to win the championship. Now they have lost one by one. The Nets' current record of 5 wins and 3 losses is also worse than that of the same period last season.

George's performance in these games was all "embarrassing", and the Nets suffered a huge loss in using power this year.

"I'll find a chance to chat with George." Tang Tian didn't say too much, he was the one who urged him to come here, and if there is a problem, he can't blame others.

After dismissing Jones, Tang Tian began to think about it.

In his previous life, George joined the Thunder. At the beginning, the Thunder's record was not good. At that time, most people thought it was a running-in problem. Looking at it now, it should have a lot to do with George's mentality.

In his previous life, George ended up staying in the Thunder and had a lot to do with Westbrook.

But now the Nets do not have Westbrook. If he really finishes playing like this for a season, what he traded for Booker may really be just one-year use rights.

The Nets' opponent in the next game is the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers and James have different meanings to George. If this can't change him, then he may really have to talk to George.

The game against the Cavaliers is at home.

The attendance rate of Barclays Center reached more than 90%, and the venue was almost full.

New York fans are very practical. The Nets have introduced two All-Star players in the new season, and their motivation to watch the game at home is naturally greater.

However, many die-hard fans have worried expressions on their faces. The Nets have not won any matches against strong teams in the past. I am afraid that they will be cold when they meet their old opponents, the Cavaliers. You must know that the Cavaliers got Deron in the summer. After that, the current record of 7 wins and 2 losses ranks first in the Eastern Conference.

And if they lose this game again, the Nets will suffer a three-game losing streak.

Before the game, Tang Tian's expression was not too good. Although he was the boss and no one would fire him, his status as godfather put him under a lot of psychological pressure.

Both sides sent out the regular starting lineup.

For the Nets, Irving, Butler, George, Yi Jianlian and Jokic.

On the Cavaliers' side, Deron and Wade on the outside, James and Love on the front, and Thompson at the center.

The perimeter combination of Deron and Wade, compared to last season's Irving and Smith's defensive strength is significantly enhanced, and the Nets' offensive performance is almost the same as the last game. George also did not perform well, and he met James before. He was just so energetic, and his playing was a bit ugly.

Tang Tian couldn't stand it in the second quarter, so he asked Tucker to replace him.

At halftime, the Cavaliers led the Nets by 10 points 55 to 45.

Playing according to the rhythm, the Nets' three-game losing streak is a certainty.

At the end of halftime, Tang Tian was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines as usual, and Frank led the players back to the locker room first.

"What the hell happened to Paul George?"

"If he really doesn't want to stay here, should we trade him to Los Angeles as soon as possible?"

The reporter's question made Tang Tian a little annoyed, and after a few copious answers, he turned around and went back to the locker room.

He went back to the locker room and didn't go in. After opening the door, he called George and motioned him to come out.

He is holding back his anger now, and it is not easy to express it in front of the team members.

George froze for a moment, but got up and walked out.

Walking some distance away from the locker room, Tang Tian said angrily, "George, do you frankly want to go to Los Angeles right now?!"

George was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Tang Tian to cover his face so directly.

"If you really want to go to Los Angeles now, I will let you sit on the sidelines for a season in the next game." Tang Tian was still angry.

George was really stunned. He thought Tang Tian would say that he would be traded to Los Angeles later, but he didn't expect to sit on the bench for a season.

He may not believe what other head coaches said. After all, the team has record requirements, and the boss will not allow them to do this. But Tang Tian in front of him is an exception. In addition to being the coach, he is also the big boss of the team.

Tang Tian really wanted to do this, no one could stop him.

"Coach, I'm a professional player. Now that I'm a member of the Nets, I won't think about anything else." George said after recovering.

"Then show me some of the quality of a professional player!" Tang Tian didn't miss the word "F".

"I don't care about the previous games, but who are you playing now? Cavaliers, who are you playing against? What's more, LeBron, where is your spirit to fight against him before? Just your bird in the first half So, you are not as good as Brogdon, a sophomore, what the hell are you telling me about your career?" Tang Tian spat George's face.

George was speechless.

"Don't make me look down on you, George, you are a better player than the All-Stars in my heart, don't let me feel that your contract is a rubbish contract in the end." After finishing speaking, Tang Tian shook George's face, angry He rushed back to the locker room.