Chapter 20 Do you believe in miracles?

January 27, 8 pm local time in Detroit, Palace Arena in Auburn Hills.

Dalvin Hamm, the Lakers' chief assistant coach, stood beside Dukang at a loss.

His expression looked as awkward as possible, and his eyes were always secretly glancing at Du Kang.

Well, it seemed that the smile on Du Kang's face was quite pink, so Darwin Ham said weakly to Du Kang: "Du Kang, believe me, I never thought about being the head coach of the Lakers!"

"Darwin, you can't say that. In fact, you are a very good person."

Du Kang looked at the surging Pistons fans around him, then focused on Hamm. He looked at Hamm seriously and continued: "Maybe they are right, you may really be better than me."

"ah?!"

Darwin Hamm was stunned.

Looking at the smiling young man in front of him, Ham almost cried.

Pistons fans are cheating on me!

At this time, the Pistons fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills were still roaring.

BeatL.A! Such a slogan will certainly not make the Lakers' new chief assistant coach feel cheated by Pistons fans.

What really made Ham shiver was the pile of signs held by Pistons fans on the sidelines.

"Rookie, Darwin is more suitable to be the head coach of the Lakers than you!"

"Rookie, leave the Lakers to Hamm and go back to China!"

"Rookie, you don't deserve to coach in the NBA!"

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The stands were filled with similar signs held by Pistons fans.

Even the live Pistons DJ was joking.

"If we can get rid of this rookie, then Darwin may become the head coach of the Lakers, so let's let Darwin become the head coach of the Lakers!"

"Aw~Darwin! Darwin! Darwin!"

The Pistons fans at the scene responded wildly to the Pistons' home DJ's call.

It can only be said that if things really unfold like this, it is really possible for Darwin Hamm to become the head coach of the Lakers.

The Lakers originally had five assistant coaches. Don D'Antoni and his brother were fired, and Du Kang was promoted to head coach.

Eddie Jordan, the former first assistant coach of the Lakers who was seduced by Du Kang, finally left the Lakers in frustration because he lost the opportunity to coach an NBA team and went to serve as an assistant coach at the University of New Jersey.

Therefore, the current Lakers only have two assistant coaches, Darwin Hamm and Clifford.

He didn't even meet the NBA's official minimum standard of three assistant coaches.

Of course, this rule of the NBA cannot be enforced, and many teams do not strictly abide by it.

For example, the Lakers' opponent tonight is the Pistons.

The Pistons actually have two assistant coaches now.

In short, under the current situation, if Du Kang is suddenly fired, the only person who can act as the head coach of the Lakers is Darwin Hamm.

"Du, you have to believe me, I have absolutely no second thoughts about you, and I have not taken refuge in Jenny Bass!"

"Have I ever said that you went to Jenny Buss? Why are you so nervous? Darwin, you can't, really..."

Du Kang's sudden serious expression really made Darwin Hamm cry.

Now Du and Jim are in such a dangerous situation. They are surrounded by soldiers and they don't know their enemies or friends, so they should be suspicious.

Even if it is him, he will be so sensitive and cautious, doubting his colleagues and even his own players.

However, he is really loyal to Du Kang!

Even if you have second thoughts, it’s too late to seek refuge with Jenny Buss now!

"Du, I really didn't betray!"

"Darwin, I was just joking."

Du Kang saw that Ham couldn't stand it any longer, so he quickly smiled and patted his shoulder.

"But, Darwin, do you think there will be many people in our team who want me to quit get out of class?"

Darwin Hamm is silent.

Du Kang's question is very dark and heart-wrenching.

Although our head coach may look young, he is really a fan.

How did he answer this?

He said that he was loyal and did not want Du Kang to be dismissed. Clifford was Howard's confidant, so it was naturally impossible for him to want Du Kang to be dismissed.

So of course the only people Du Kang said who wanted him fired were the Lakers players.

It is impossible for the management to directly intervene in this high-profile game.

So the question is, can he say there is a mole among the players?

If he really wants to say that, will he still be able to hang out with the Lakers in the future?

Not to mention the acting head coach, without Du Kang's protection, the chief assistant coach may not be able to retain his position.

At that time, he will be completely dependent on Du Kang for survival. As long as he is with the Lakers, he will never be able to have second thoughts.

However, looking at the serious look on Du Kang's face at this time, and listening to the comments from Pistons fans and DJs supporting his promotion.

Darwin Ham was heartbroken and made a decision.

"Du, I think..."

However, before Darwin Ham could finish speaking, Du Kang blocked his mouth with the tactical board in his hand.

Du Kang looked at the surprised Ham and comforted him: "Darwin, don't blame me for not believing in you. Now, I am not responsible for my own destiny. How dare I trust anyone with any motive."

After Du Kang finished speaking, he smiled again, looked at Ham and continued: "But for Darwin, I am sure that you will not betray me."

Ham, who was already in despair, was so emotional when he heard Du Kang say this that he was really moved to tears.

Putting himself in his shoes, he estimated that no one would really believe in such a situation.

In the end, Du Kang chose to trust him completely.

Looking at the extremely moved Darwin Hamm, who looked like he was going to die for Du Kang, Clifford behind them was stunned.

What he saw was not moving, what he saw was horror!

This 23-year-old young man's method of beating Darwin Hamm just now is simply superb!

Du Kang said: I don’t believe anyone now, so I trust you unconditionally.

This hints at Hamm's special status.

Du Kang said that he was sure that Ham would not betray him.

Why are you sure?

Of course: everything about you is under my control, so that I can be sure that you have not betrayed me!

Du Kang's combination of kindness and power planted a seed in Ham's soul that he did not dare to betray.

Tell Ham, you have a very special place in my heart, so there is one eye that is always staring at you.

After such a beating from him, even if Jenny Buss really wanted to instigate Hamm, Hamm would not dare to betray her.

The boss's secretary.

The head coach’s confidant assistant.

They are all extremely crucial roles.

These roles require absolute loyalty.

Dukang and Hamm are not brothers like the D'Antoni brothers.

It’s not a master-student relationship like Mike Brown and Hamm.

Their previous relationship was that of friends with the same level and status.

In such a relationship, trust is actually very fragile.

Why can you be the head coach but I can't?

This kind of relationship is the easiest to betray.

Du Kang promoted Hamm to chief assistant coach, and I'm afraid he is always waiting for an opportunity to beat Hamm.

Pistons fans now just gave him a chance to beat Ham.

Thinking of this, Clifford also showed worry on his face.
To be continued...