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The former Wang Feng was also one of the fans of the Windy City Rose. Although he was not the most die-hard fan, Rose's playing style was quite lovable, and his status as the youngest regular season MVP also earned him many fans.
It's a pity that God is jealous of talents, and injuries destroyed this genius and made him disappear from everyone.
From the Bulls to the Knicks, from the Knicks to the Cavaliers, and then from the Cavaliers to the Timberwolves.
Rose, who has wasted several teams, has almost been reduced to the point where he has no ball to play.
Then he rose from the ashes with the Timberwolves, and the rose bloomed again.
Although the career-high 50 points was just a flash in the pan, Rose could only barely maintain 18+5 data in the following two seasons, serving as the team's backup guard.
But the scene of Rose looking up to the sky and screaming that day when he scored 50 points really touched Wang Feng.
This is one of the reasons why Wang Feng asked the Lakers to sign Rose.
Nowadays, it is difficult for Rose to achieve personal honors, but Wang Feng can help him complete the pursuit of team honors, such as the championship!
"Derek, great job!"
After the game against the Spurs, Wang Feng smiled and said to Rose, "The former MVP is indeed still a treasure trove!"
"It's nothing, just good luck."
Ross shook his head slightly, looking quite calm.
28 points in a single game. The last time he scored this score was two years ago, in January 2017. It had been almost two years, so long that he could hardly remember it.
He didn't think it was anything. It was just an occasional good touch in a game. These years of wandering around the league and being ridiculed have made him develop a character that is not afraid of honor or disgrace. In other words, Rose, who has always been low-key and introverted, has always been like this.
.
"Come on, I'm optimistic about you. In the next competition, as long as you have the chance, you can play by yourself, don't think about anything else!" Wang Feng encouraged.
Ross couldn't help but glance at Wang Feng.
The main reason why the Lakers signed him was Wang Feng's recommendation.
Lakers management has never demonstrated this.
Rose actually doesn't quite understand. He and Wang Feng obviously have no connection at all, so why does Wang Feng help him? Is it just because Wang Feng himself said that he admires his style of play and thinks he is strong enough to play an important role in the Lakers?
status?
At first, Rose thought that those were just polite remarks, but after coming to the Lakers, it seemed that this was really the case. Although he served as a substitute for Ball and Rondo in the first two games, his playing time was limited, but at least he had some in every game.
Fixed playing time.
In the game against the Spurs, he performed well and even played the entire game in the second half. Ball didn't play as much as he did. This is enough to show the sincerity of Wang Feng and the Lakers!
"Thanks."
Ross said to Wang Feng sincerely.
Wang Feng just smiled and said nothing.
Thank you, it's too early now.
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On October 24, the Lakers challenged the Phoenix Suns away from home.
In the first week of the regular season, the Lakers finally encountered a soft persimmon.
The Suns in the 18-19 season are not the Suns in 2021. Although this season has assembled the combination of Booker and Ayton, they still lack the key figure Chris Paul, and Booker and Ayton are still too young at this time.
Childish.
Not surprisingly, the Suns' record this season should be 19 wins and 63 losses, last in the league.
A rare soft persimmon that will turn white if you don't pinch it.
Before the game started, Wang Feng looked at the Suns' starting lineup, raised his eyebrows slightly, and then couldn't help but walk to head coach Walton and whispered: "Coach, I will find an opportunity to let Rose play earlier. His recent state
Okay, I should be able to perform well."
Wang Feng's words made Wharton stunned.
Let Rose play early?
The team's current strategy is to give Ball as much playing time and opportunities to perform as possible to increase his data in order to increase his trade value and use it as the main bargaining chip in exchange for Butler?
Facing a team like the Suns, even if it doesn't rely on Rose's performance and Ingram is absent, as long as Wang Feng leads the team, it should be a sure win, right?
But although he was a little confused, Wharton still nodded. "I will consider it."
Wang Feng's opinions are now taken seriously by the Lakers, especially Rose's 28 points in the last game, which somewhat confirms Wang Feng's vision, and this face must still be given.
Therefore, about 3 minutes into the game, Walton took advantage of a dead ball opportunity and made adjustments. Rose replaced Ball and came on early.
Rose was a little confused when he walked onto the court. Why did he appear on the stage so early?
At this moment, Wang Feng came over and whispered: "Have you seen the starting point guard on the opposite side? Do you know his name?"
Ross: "..."
"have no idea."
There are more than 400 active players in the league, and new players join and leave the league every year. Among them are many players who were temporarily promoted from the Development League, as well as some perpetual water dispenser managers who have never played a few games.
Although the Suns' starting point guard didn't fare that badly, it wasn't much worse.
Isaiah Cannan was a second-round pick in 2013. The highlight of his career was in the 15-16 season with the 76ers, where he could contribute 11 points as a substitute.
At other times, he is either wandering around the league as a substitute, or simply not even making the team roster.
Wang Feng didn't know him very well, but his height was clear at a glance. He was no more than 1.83 meters at most, or even lower.
Rose's real height is almost 1.88 meters. After wearing shoes, he can barely reach 1.9 meters. He has an absolute height advantage when facing the opponent.
More importantly, Wang Feng did not think that the opponent was a player who was good at defense. Taking into account the Suns' poor defense this season, he quickly judged that this was probably the best time for Rose to reproduce the 50-point rose blooming in a single game during the Timberwolves period.
Chance!
"Don't worry about who he is, it doesn't matter. I want to give you a task. Beat him completely in this game! I will help you with pick-and-roll coverage and space. If you have the ability to beat him, even if you beat him in this game,
Even if you take 30 shots, no one will stop you!"
Wang Feng's words made Rose's eyes light up slightly.
Although he didn't know what kind of medicine Wang Feng was selling in his gourd, Ross understood that Wang Feng wanted to create opportunities for him. This was probably a rare opportunity for him! If he could seize it...
"Okay! I'll give it a try!" Rose nodded heavily, looking at the starting point guard opposite the Suns, his eyes seemed to be igniting flames!