The Whip of the God of Basketball

When Leon returned to the community service center by bicycle, it was already nine o'clock in the evening, and he was exhausted physically and mentally from a day's work. Especially after the children were picked up by their parents in the afternoon, Auerbach left Leon to clean up the mess—including dragging the floor of the arena from left to right, front to back, and then the bishop left with satisfaction. , Let Leon go back to rest.

On the way back, Leon went to an electronics store to buy a cell phone for a hundred dollars, and then went to the only AT\u0026T telecom operator store in Marshfield to get a calling card. This is Leon's largest purchase in the two months since he came to the United States, but looking at the small brick-like mobile phone in his hand, Leon has no excitement about buying new things-the mobile phone in 2000 is really It's a blast.

In his own little bed in the community service center, Leon felt that he had unloaded all the fatigue of the day. He had to admit that Auerbach was not a bishop but a pope in terms of how to extract the value of others. If he hadn't devoted his whole life to basketball but to earning wealth, this diminutive Jew would have been the king of Wall Street.

However, Leon was rewarded for working for Auerbach. Lying on the bed, he took out his newly bought mobile phone and dialed the number Auerbach left him.

At this moment, Auerbach was sitting reading in the study of his apartment in Marshfield, which was bought by the Celtics in the 1980s for Celtic managers and The coaching staff lives during the rookie training camp. Although Auerbach has left the Celtics management, the team is still willing to use this apartment for him. After all, the old man frequently travels between Boston and Marshfield, and his body will not be able to bear it.

And since leaving the Celtics, Auerbach has completely moved his family back to his hometown of Washington. In the past, even when he was coaching the NBA, Auerbach would often return to Washington. His wife and daughter have always lived in Washington.

Now, Auerbach will return to Massachusetts only when training camp is held.

There is an old-fashioned telephone on the desk in the room, and there are three photos next to him, one is a photo of him with Byrd, Heinsohn, Cousy and Havlicek, and the other is a photo of him and Bill Larry. A group photo of Searle, and a photo of his late wife Doshi—these three photos can almost cover Auerbach's life.

Of course, that telephone is also very important. In the past, when communication was not as developed as it is now, Auerbach relied on a telephone to complete countless wonderful operations and skills. Until now, mobile phone communication has become more and more developed, but Auerbach Still reluctant to use a cell phone, in his Washington office, everything remains the same as it was in the sixties.

Now, Auerbach is sitting by the telephone, waiting for Leon's call, which hasn't happened in a long time.

Recalling the first time the two met a few days ago, Leon ran over rashly and asked where he should go to participate in community service. You know, even some celebrities, when they saw Auerbach wanted to say hello, they had to think twice. After a long time, I tremblingly approached to say hello, and it is very likely that I will not get a response from Auerbach.

At that time, Auerbach didn't want to talk to him, but he didn't expect that this kid could tell at a glance that the cigar he was smoking was "Dutch Master", and he could also distinguish his flavor and storage time, which really made the old man look different .

What was even more unexpected was that Auerbach originally wanted to discuss the topic of cigars with this kid, but he actually choked himself back with a single sentence! The cardinal who has revenge must make things difficult for him in the next few days, but he resolved all the difficulties one by one by virtue of a magical ability.

At a certain moment, Auerbach vaguely felt that this strange boy had a huge potential in basketball, which was so big that he could even inherit the mantle of his cardinal in the Celtics.

Auerbach has worked hard for the Celtics all his life and has trained countless outstanding basketball players. Among them are basketball superstars, champion coaches, and the backbone of the team management. Some continue to fight for the Celtics, and some Then it spreads in other places. But among so many people, no one can inherit Auerbach's rule and re-establish a new basketball empire in Boston.

Larry Bird has this ability, whether as a player, coach or manager, he can be an emperor, but this rural guy from the Indiana cornfield finally returned to his roots in the big rural Indiana for his basketball career there. The frontiers have been expanded. Just today, June 1, 2000, he has led the Indiana to the Finals for the first time in history as a coach.

Danny-Ainge is a good choice, but his coaching performance in the Suns is not satisfactory. As a general manager, he may be a good choice. His personality and way of doing things are very suitable for Auerbach's appetite. A more ferocious and tough character on the outside, and a demeanor that will do whatever it takes to achieve the goal.

In contrast, Rick Pitino is not at all the ideal heir of Auerbach. He was not born in the Celtics. His coaching style and basketball philosophy are at odds with Auerbach. He has a strong academic style. Pitino has just led Kentucky to win the NCAA championship. Auerbach is getting old. The Celtics have been sluggish all year round. In any case, there will be no situation where Auerbach leaves for Pitino.

Now, Pitino's fate is in the hands of Auerbach. Just yesterday he has received the head of the Celtics team development department and former Celtics player, coach and manager. Lyon-Carl's phone call, he told Auerbach that the team would soon re-invite him back to an important position.

As for what else to do when he returns to the Celtics, Auerbach is actually a little bit powerless. In any case, he is 83 years old, and he is used to walking in Washington, playing cards, going to the Woodmont party every Tuesday, and then going to the "China Dolls". "The life of eating supper in restaurants.

Going back is just a monument to stabilize people's hearts and give the team some confidence to get out of the predicament and start again.

However, the little potential shown by this kid actually made Auerbach's basketball heart, which had been fading day by day since 1993, come alive a little bit, and Auerbach himself felt a little incredible.

His nearly hour-long performance this afternoon was even more incredible.

At this moment, the phone on the desk rang, and Auerbach knew it was Fox-Leon calling, but he didn't answer the phone, but waited until the sixth ring, then picked up the phone and put it to his ear, slowly Said: "Hello, this is Auerbach."

This is Auerbach's character. He will always play some tricks to overwhelm others. Even if he answers the phone, he will not answer it immediately if he knows who the other party is. Only then will he pick up the microphone and give the other party a sense of relief.

However, after saying "hello", Auerbach waited for five seconds, but no voice came from the other side.

"Want to compete with me?" Auerbach couldn't help laughing, so he didn't speak, but after waiting for another five seconds, both sides still remained silent.

After an extremely long ten seconds, finally, Auerbach couldn't hold back anymore. Twenty years ago, he had smashed the microphone, and now he no longer does so, so he continued: "Well, I know you are Leon. Remember what I told you this afternoon? I have a friend who specializes in legal affairs, and I will help you get rid of your 100 hours of community service. And starting this month, I will give you Introduce a job related to basketball, are you interested?"

Auerbach said a lot, but there was still no sound on the other end of the phone, which made Auerbach angry, and he said in a bad tone: "Boy, I advise you not to compete with me, I tell you bluntly , People who compete with me will generally not have good results, open your mouth and speak!"

As soon as Auerbach finished speaking, he heard a rapid "beep" sound from the phone, and the other party hung up the phone!

Auerbach felt that his brain was about to explode, and angrily smashed the microphone on the base. Because of the excessive force, Auerbach felt his throat was choked and coughed non-stop.

At this moment, the phone rang again, and Auerbach picked up the receiver and yelled, "You brat, you'd better talk quickly!"

Finally a voice came from the earpiece, it was Fox-Leon's steady, neutral tone, he said: "I'm sorry Mr. Auerbach, the signal here is not very good, I didn't listen to it at all. See what you're talking about. It looks like you didn't hear me either. You must have thought I was ignoring you and got so angry just now. Relax, I can hear you now, and I guess you can too. "

Leon's words poured cold water on Auerbach's fiery head, making Auerbach dumbfounded, and he didn't know what to say. He gritted his teeth, resisted the urge to hang up the phone, and said, "Starting tomorrow, Don't do community service, go to Boston, 226 Causeway Street, call Michael Carr, 854-8000! You are about to have a new job, good luck! Remember to come to me tomorrow before you go trip!"

After finishing speaking, Auerbach hung up the phone. Anyway, he was not worried that Leon would forget the address or phone number he mentioned.

As for the specific job, let him guess!

Auerbach finally felt a sigh of relief, happily took out the unfinished Dutch master, found a long stick match, and began to puff.

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