In the preseason training camp, the Greek Academy completely became Bill Fitch's slaughter factory.

His will represents everything in it.

Bill Ranbill did not get Fitch's good face because of his good performance in the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

In fact, Fitch doesn't give anyone a good face.

Ranbir is the target of his focus on attacks.

On the first day of training, he roared at Ranbir more than once: "Bill, you run as slow as an elephant. Can't you run faster? Haven't you eaten enough! You sissy!"

Exhausted and frustrated Ranbir knew that Fitch was making things difficult for him, and he complained: "I can't run!"

"You are such a useless waste!" Fitch cursed.

Ralph Sampson watched these things happen, and the young superstar had clearly received the message: Feige and the Celtics were serious.

"If you don't want to be scolded, you will have to fight harder than anyone else."

Louis reminded him.

Sampson was enlightened. From the first day, he ran faster than anyone else and was more fierce in confrontation than everyone else.

At Louis's signal, the veterans in the team did not compete with Sampson.

Although Sampson's talent is something that even a blind man can see, he is not the inside player that Fitch likes.

For him, the Sampson model is too "trendy".

But Sampson joined the team as a rookie in the same level as Bird, and he didn't make any mistakes. He just didn't like him in his playing style. He couldn't really torture Sampson because of his own preferences.

So he imposed his will on Ranbill and Dave Coins.

Ranbill was a dead pig skin. No matter how Fitch put pressure on him, he never frowned, but just kept spreading the negative energy on him.

Coins is strong, has a strong self-esteem, and often quarrels with Fitch on the training ground.

There were several times when Fitch's words involved Coins' bottom line. It was time for the fight to begin, but Louis, Bird and others came forward to pull the people away before they could stop.

Louis could see that Coins' patience with Fitch had reached its limit.

Fitch didn't take this older generation of Celtics seriously at all. No matter what happened, the first ones to scold were Ranbill and Coins.

Coins believed that Fitch took this opportunity to retaliate against him, because it was him who led the team to end the Ridgefield miracle.

After a long time, Fitch himself felt bored.

Teaching Ranbir a lesson is like punching a sandbag.

Although the scene was very hot against Coins, he couldn't get any cheaper.

But he is very angry every day because players often use the wrong tactics, which makes him angry and he needs to vent his anger.

Surprisingly, Fitch turned his anger to one of the greatest players in NBA history, and perhaps the greatest college basketball player in history, Pete Malawic.

Before the new season begins, Malawic has just finished his summer training.

His body is in his best condition. Although Fitch scolded him for losing confidence in basketball last season, this superstar, who was once sought after by American fans, still wants to give his all to his dream of winning the championship.

Not only is he back, he also wants to compete for the starter.

If Malawic can play two defenders, if he wants to compete for the starter, there are two opportunities. The starting number one position belongs to Archibald and the starting number two position belongs to John Long. The team traded Randy Smith again in the offseason, and the competition is even more intense.

Malawic is in a difficult competitive environment. He is very strong and his competitive state is booming. Even if he can't make the starter, he can create many unexpected value for the team. Last season, when Archibald, Malawic and Bird were on the court at the same time, the Celtics' positional battle and offense were pleasing to the eye.

They don't need tactics, they can play the ball with just one glance.

Life is not always good for Malawi. Suddenly, Fitch vented all his anger on him.

He called Malawi a "long-haired freak" and a "leper".

He demanded Malawi to do what he could no longer do now.

K.C. Jones was very sad to see Fitch treat Malawi like that.

"Peter worked hard on both offense and defense, and he shouldn't be treated like that." This was what K.C said to Louis.

He hopes Louis stops Fitch.

Louis could see that Fitch was looking for Malavic to vent his personal anger, not to dislike Malavic. Malavic was unfair, but he was one of the few rootless trees in this team.

Last season, the Celtics won him in the bidding war with the 76ers. He is an instant combat power, a mercenary, and is here to help the team compete for the championship. There is no friend here, maybe Coins is one. But Coins himself is a thorn in Fitch's side, so where can he get the ability to protect him?

Louis did not act, like others who had already been tyrannical to Fitch.

As the training camp was about to end, Malawic felt that he could no longer bear the pressure given to him by Fitch.

He called Jeff Judkins SG, who was nearly chosen by the Celtics a few years ago.

The two have been teammates in Utah.

Malawic told his old teammates that he was about to retire.

This shocked Judkins because Malawi was in the championship-level team, after the offseason strengthening, the Celtics have a good chance to win the championship in the new season.

Becoming an NBA champion is Malawic’s dream, how can he give up halfway here?

The desperate Malawi said the words that Judkins later told the reporter of Sports Illustrated: "You don't understand, that guy has pulled the basketball out of my soul, and I no longer like playing."

Malawic is not the first player to have such an idea about Fitch. Bird, who highly praised Fitch, admitted after retirement that if Fitch had been coaching with the Celtics, he would find a way to transfer after the rookie contract ended.

After that day, after a difficult morning.

Fitch hosted a very intense confrontation match, and Sampson performed well in this game, and no one could defend against his attack.

But Malawic quietly came to Louis and informed him of his decision: "Lu, this will be the last training class I will attend, and I will retire."

"Wait, Pete!"

Louis didn't expect Fitch to really force him to the point of being unable to stand it.

"Think about it?" Louis knew he didn't have much to do.

Malawic smiled miserably and said, "I haven't had a happy day here."

Malawic told Louis his decision because the young devil was the only person on the Celtics who had shown concern for him.

Louis couldn't change Fitch's iron-fisted style, but he would try every means to relieve the pressure on everyone.

Everyone thanked him, including Malawi.

But he had already reached the end and could not hold on any longer.

Perhaps it would be better to join Philadelphia at the beginning, but once a person chooses the wrong path, it will be difficult to turn back.

Louis hurriedly told Auerbach about Malawic's decision, and Auerbach informed Fitch that Malawic's signing was negotiated by Auerbach at the beginning. He did not expect that Fitch didn't know how to use the pistol.

Not only did he know how to use it, he also regarded Malawi as a punching bag.

Finally, he made Malawi collapse.

Fitch seemed to be feeling that he was too strict with Malawi, so he invited Dave Coins, his only friend in the team, to persuade him to change his mind.

Coins agreed, and everyone was looking forward to him persuading Malawi back.

Then, something full of irony and ridiculous.

After Coins came back, not only did he not convince Malavic to change his mind, but he was persuaded by Malavic. Like Malavic, he was taken away by Fitch's enthusiasm for continuing the game, and he didn't want to play anymore.

While the Celtics were taking the bus to play the preseason, Coins announced his decision and then took his own things to leave the bus.

Auerbach knew that Coins would not care what others thought as long as he made a decision.

Just like he retired for the first time a few years ago.

He is a willful and firm person.

The two players who are elected as the top 50 superstars in NBA history in the future are clearly at the age of still being able to fight and have the intention to compete for the championship, but they are both forced to retire early by Fitch's excessive oppression⑴.

Seeing the two superstars leave the team in this way, Fitch's actions have already made many people dissatisfied, but they are still under the pressure of winning the championship.

In the short term, Fitch's high pressure and iron fist can still dominate the team.

But how long can this operation last?

Louis discovered that this guy was really Larry Brown before Larry Brown. He was better than Brown because he had the godfather attributes. He could find the players he needed, had the mind to make trades, and had the ability to bring teams that were in a low position like Brown, just give him a bunch of useful players.

But his techniques are too rough and harsh, so they can't last long.

What Louis can do is learn from it.

The departure of Coins and Malawic caused a significant blow to the depth of the Celtics' lineup.

However, it also became an opportunity for Ranbir and Sampson.

In the new season, Ranbill will hold the starting center, while Sampson will digest some of the time Coins moved out. Malawic's vacancy will be filled by Randy Smith.

With two 50-year-olds missing, the Celtics' lineup is still the most prosperous.

If Fitch hadn't been too capable, this team could have even been completely blind.

⑴This paragraph is basically a historical fact.
Chapter completed!