Chapter 179: Never apologize

Fox Leon’s shocking fist at the Conseco Arena set off an uproar in the league, although the Celtics eventually won the game with unparalleled momentum and killed the Indiana Pacers for them. But after the game, no one cares about any topic related to the victory or defeat. Everyone only cares about one question-how can an NBA coach attack players so impulsively. . The fastest update visit: щщщ.79XS.сОΜ.
At the press conference after the game, Leon was besieged by the major media. Almost no one wanted to interview Isiah Thomas. They lost the ball and others, and were treated like a salted fish after the game. Hanging aside.
But Isiah Thomas is now snickering. The scene that Leon faced reminded him of everything he encountered when he agreed with Rodman’s racial remarks after the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals. The criticisms and doubts came from Many pressures eventually led Thomas to apologize to viewers across the United States on TV shows, and held a press conference to apologize to Larry Bird in person-at that apology conference, Bird did not even look at it. Thomas glanced.
That kind of humiliation and frustration, Thomas still remembers √, m. is still fresh. Even when he won the championship in 1989 and 1990 and his reputation reached its peak, the whole world has forgotten this'episode' As long as he sang praises to him and his Detroit Pistons, Isiah Thomas did not forget the scars left deep in his heart by this incident, which was a fatal blow to his arrogance and conceited dignity.
Now, Thomas is happy to see Fox Leon suffer the same suffering. He even thinks that if Fox Leon can "go through" this level, then he will truly be a member of the NBA coaching circle. He has become A man with a story and scars. Just like those old crew members who have gone through hardships, they can lie in the best position on the deck and drink rum without wiping the floor when the wind is calm and the waves are calm.
"Mr. Leon, can you explain your violent behavior on the court? It's very rare. A coach will fist against players on the court. This has never happened in NBA history." Mike Wells, a senior reporter for the Indiana Star, took the lead in asking questions. He is the most well-known and experienced basketball reporter in the Indiana area. So you can get the first opportunity to ask questions.
"Because there is no coach who can play like me, otherwise this kind of thing would have happened long ago." Leon said flatly, sitting behind the press desk with'medicine' on his face and his coat has been taken off. , Only a shirt and trousers are left. Without the cover of the suit jacket, Leon's strong body is unobstructed under the thin shirt. Those reporters also thought in their hearts, no wonder that he can punch those NBA brawny, this guy is also a fierce man.
Wells was choked by Leon to speak. However, the experienced he adjusted immediately and continued to ask: "Do you think it is necessary to apologize to the Pacers players?"
When you can't get the answer you want from the other person's answer, ask the question "yes" or "no". Wells clearly understands this. Since Leon changed the subject and choked him, he simply gave Leon Directly ask the true or false question, and your answer is yes, it is very simple. Apologize directly, indicating that he admits to counseling; if the answer is no. That's better. I refused to apologize, and the reporters have articles to do.
Leon thought for a while, the expression on his face was as calm as ever, there was no panic after making a mistake or the depression of being besieged by a large number of reporters. His eyes were as determined as a fearless revolutionist. He cleared his throat and said: "Mr. Wells, I really want to tell you that each reporter can only ask one question, so I don't need to answer your question. But, I know. Your question is still necessary after all. It’s meaningless to escape temporarily. So, I can tell you here, tell every'woman' and gentleman here, I won’t apologize to the Pacers’ players, and I won’t give any of them. One person, Reggie Miller, Artest, Jerry Foster, Tinsley, and Isiah Thomas apologize. Unless they can be savage and rude to my players in the game tonight. I express my sincere apologies for the behavior, then I will also apologize for the harm done to them. And now, the only thing I have to apologize to is to those small ball fans who are watching the ball on the sidelines, those who are not yet adults, still follow Mom and Dad’s children, I’m sorry to let you see the ugly side of this world. But I still want to tell you that when you can correctly recognize the ugliness, it means that you can appreciate the beauty. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen Guys, my press conference is over."
Leon spoke very fast into the microphone to finish everything, then got up and left his seat, leaving the media room, leaving only a group of journalists dumbfounded and full of problems. It's just that they didn't catch up to continue the interview, because they knew that this was already big news.
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On the plane leaving Indiana for New Orleans, Leon was lying in his place in the first row and fell asleep. This was a very tired night. After the game was over and returned to the hotel, the team decided to leave Indiana immediately and let them The special plane took off eight hours earlier because they had already felt the deep hostility from this city.
This time their shuttle bus was not late. The plane cut through the night sky and left Indiana at 1:30 in the middle of the night. After Leon commanded the game, fights, and responded to high pressure interviews after the game, his tight nerves finally relaxed in the comfortable cockpit. He fell asleep in just two minutes.
Sitting behind Leon, Wang Zhizhi asked for a blanket from the flight attendant and put it on Leon. The veteran PJ-Brown next to Wang Zhizhi saw Wang Zhizhi’s behavior and nodded and said: "Well-done (well done) ."
The atmosphere in the cabin is a little dignified. The wild victory at the Conseco Arena did not delight the Celtics players. On the contrary, most people fell into deep anxiety, especially those like Pierce, Walker, and Brown. The NBA has been'mixed' for many years. The old players who understand the situation of this big environment know how much risk this incident is for Leon, especially after they heard of Leon's refusing to apologize in the interview after the game. May be severely punished by the league.
For a rookie coach with no foundation and no background, a heavy penalty is likely to ruin his coaching career. The criminal convictions that have not been completely put down before, Danny Angie and the ‘Boston’s media’ are pressing on him step by step. The huge pressure on his record, coupled with this incident, has made it even worse.
"What are you worried about? I think the coach is so handsome. If I had his fist, I would have beaten Tinsley and Miller to the ground." Arenas lowered his voice when he saw that everyone was worried. But he couldn't hide the excitement. In his opinion, Leon waving his fist in the game was like a of war.
"You should be grateful that the coach is still restrained and didn't hit anyone in the head with his fists. Otherwise, with his strength, he might be the second Kermit Washington, and then we will lose him forever." Michael- Reed glared at Arenas and responded.
Reid was right. When Leon decided to do it, he was actually very calm. He hit the opponent's arm, chest, and neck. Although there are reasons for height, it is more dangerous. Considering sex, once you hit the chin, brain, or temples, fractures, and concussions, things really happen.
"Michael is right, but this shows that the coach is still very calm, maybe we don't have to worry too much, he will have a way to deal with the past, we just need to support him." Paul Pierce concluded the'sex' speech, now he He is the boss of the team.
"I don't care so much. If a coach dares to work hard for the players like this, I can work hard for him, no matter what happens in the future." Chris Anderson, who has not said anything, suddenly took off his headphones and said. He almost fought O'Neal tonight, especially after Leon was off. Fortunately, Cowens kept him on the bench, otherwise it would be another big fight.
After speaking, Chris Anderson put on the headphones again and fell asleep listening to the song.
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It was early in the morning when they arrived in New Orleans, and the Celtics players looked very tired. They hurried to the designated hotel by car and went back to sleep one by one.
Leon slept enough on the plane. He sat on the'bed' in the room, turned on the TV, tuned to the sports channel, and waited for the announcement of the league penalty.
But I didn’t wait for the penalty from the league~EbookFREE.me~ First, I waited for Danny Angie’s call. As soon as the call was connected, he heard Angie’s roar: "Fox, are you crazy? Are you crazy? Why didn't you kill all the Pacers in Conseco, and then we automatically jumped to third in the East! You are a coach, and the matter about your entry into MCI has not subsided, you just come out like this, What are you thinking about Tm?"
Leon still said to Angie in a calm voice: "I just do what I want to do and what I can. I want to tell every team in the league, tell the dirty guys, don't attack my players, never I’m not a great fame, a superstar, I try to deal with problems in a calm way, but obviously, sometimes violence is the best way to solve the problem.

"So, you will be banned for 15 games and fined $200,000!" Angie's voice also calmed down. He told Leon the result of the penalty. He would be banned for 15 games and fined.
Hearing this news, a stone in Leon's heart fell. If the game is suspended, he should be suspended. The fine can only be fined. He doesn't care about these.
"Also, the old man called me and asked you to go to Washington to find him the day after tomorrow. He wants to discuss some issues with you." Angie conveyed Auerbach's oral letter to Leon, and then hung up the phone. ;