Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

As the summer heat gradually sweeps across the city, Lu Yong also ushered in his busiest time of the year.

Walking into the spacious and bright office, Lu Yong's eyes were immediately attracted by the thick team roster on the table.

This list not only carries the Nets' glory last season, but also foreshadows the upcoming challenges and changes.

Lu Yong sighed softly, then sat down and began to look through the list carefully.

This summer, the contracts of four Nets players are about to expire, and their performance played a crucial role in the Nets' road to the championship last season.

Cousins, the veteran who has enjoyed a second spring in his career after a serious injury, undoubtedly surprised Lu Yong with his performance.

However, he also clearly knows that Cousins' market value has far exceeded the Nets' salary space.

All teams are willing to offer a big contract to bring in this experienced veteran, but the Nets, who already have two young players in the interior, Mitchell Robinson and Claxton, are unlikely to keep Cousins.

LeVert, Duncan Robinson and Vincent, three young and talented players, their contracts are about to expire.

Lu Yong knew very well that they would definitely give priority to signing a large-value, multi-year contract.

However, the Nets' current salary space is really limited, and Lu Yong is not allowed to lock up the salary space by offering a four-year contract to these players in order to sign them.

Therefore, it is almost a foregone conclusion that these three people will leave in the summer.

Looking at the list, Lu Yong frowned.

He knows that if players leave, it means he needs to add new players.

This is not an easy task.

He needs to find players who can integrate into the team system and be restrained in salary space.

Fortunately, except for Cousins, all the core players from last season's starting lineup are still on the team.

This is undoubtedly good news for Lu Yong.

He believes that with a little reinforcement, the Nets will be able to continue to consolidate their strength as the defending champions next season.

However, reinforcement is not an easy task.

Lu Yong knew that he needed to find the most suitable player within the limited salary space.

Therefore, he decided to turn his attention to the draft.

The draft is the most ideal way for Lu Yong to strengthen the team.

Players on rookie contracts will not take up too much salary space, and he is confident that he can use his vision to select players with potential to increase the team's lineup.

In addition, the Nets will sign Chinese center Zhou Qi next season, who will also take up a spot, so the Nets only have three spots to truly strengthen their roster this summer.

After selecting two players in the draft, the Nets only need to find an experienced veteran with some gas left in the tank in the free market, and their lineup next season will be enough to remain competitive.

After sorting out the general reinforcement strategy, Lu Yong briefly explained a few words to several staff members and drove out of the stadium.

This summer was undoubtedly relatively easy for Lu Yong.

He no longer needs to sit in the office and make frantic phone calls, racking his brains over lineup configurations like he did in previous years.

Now, he just needs to enjoy this holiday and wait for the arrival of the new season.

Lu Yong's car slowly drove away from the stadium and finally stopped in front of a nearby Western restaurant.

This restaurant is not a luxurious place, but the food is excellent and the owner is familiar with Lu Yong.

Whenever he has free time, he always comes here to taste delicious food and enjoy a moment of tranquility.

As he walked into the restaurant, Lu Yong was immediately spotted by the female boss who was about 40 years old.

Her eyes lit up instantly like a hungry wolf seeing a lamb, and she quickly stepped forward to greet Lu Yong.

The proprietress expressed her affection for Lu Yong, but Lu Yong only treated her as a friend.

Although she was already forty years old, Lu Yong felt that she looked a little old and was naturally inferior to his girlfriend.

The two exchanged a few brief greetings and Lu Yong ordered some food.

Just then, the door of the restaurant was pushed open and two Chinese players, Ding Yanyuhang and Zhou Qi, walked in.

After the Nets won the championship, they chose to stay in the United States for special training instead of returning home immediately.

Seeing this, Lu Yong immediately called the two of them over.

Ding Yanyuhang and Zhou Qi were also surprised when they saw Lu Yong.

The two of them first greeted Lu Yong, then said a few simple and subtle words and sat down.

Lu Yong looked at the two of them, his heart full of anticipation.

He knows that these two players have first-class potential and talent. As long as they are well trained, they will become an important force for the Chinese men's basketball team in the future.

"Xiao Ding, don't waste too much time on ball-handling offense during summer training." Lu Yong was the first to speak, saying to Ding Yanyuhang, "You should mainly practice three-point shots from the left and right corners until you are stable. Also, practice more off-ball movement to hone your skills."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yanyuhang nodded.

He knew that Lu Yong was an experienced person and what he said must make sense.

So he carefully took note of Lu Yong's instructions.

"As for Zhou Qi..." Lu Yong turned his head and looked at Zhou Qi, his eyes full of encouragement, "You have never played a game as a rotation player in the NBA. You have always been a water dispenser manager. But don't worry, I will give you a chance next season. Your training content will be more complicated, but there is one thing that is the same as Xiao Ding, that is, you have to practice three-pointers. But you don't practice the bottom corner, but the 45-degree angles on the left and right sides. In this position, you have to play a role in opening up space and gradually develop yourself into a space-type inside player."

Zhou Qi was delighted after hearing what Lu Yong said.

He knows that his strength and physique are still too weak compared to NBA inside players, and the path that really suits him is to be a space-type inside player.

So he nodded firmly and said that he would work hard to practice three-point shooting.

"And Zhou Qi, in addition to three-point shooting, you also need to focus on practicing positioning and help defense." Lu Yong continued, "Only by mastering reasonable positioning skills can you use your height and wingspan advantages to protect rebounds as much as possible. Help defense can fully demonstrate your defensive characteristics. Your physique is indeed not suitable for top defense, but as a help defender, you have the potential to become a shot-blocking king!"

After hearing what Lu Yong said, Zhou Qi's eyes became more determined.

He knew that Lu Yong was thinking about himself and planning for his future.

So he nodded solemnly, indicating that he would keep Lu Yong's instructions in mind and work hard to improve himself.

Lu Yong felt very relieved when he saw the serious expressions of the two people.

He knew that as long as these two people could train according to his plan, they would definitely become an important force for the Nets in the future.

So, after giving a few more instructions, he let the two of them start enjoying the food.

At the dining table, the three of them ate and chatted.

Lu Yong taught the two some basketball skills and experiences from time to time, and Ding Yanyuhang and Zhou Qi listened with great interest.

They knew that these experiences were the accumulation of Lu Yong over the years and were undoubtedly a valuable asset to them.

"Xiao Ding, do you know? In NBA, in addition to skills, mentality is also very important." Lu Yong suddenly said, "You have to learn to adjust your mentality, stay calm and confident. Only in this way can you play to your best in the game."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yanyuhang nodded.

He knew that what Lu Yong said made sense, so he kept it in mind.

"And Zhou Qi, even though you are just a water dispenser manager now, as long as you train hard and improve yourself, you will definitely have the opportunity to become an important member of the team in the future." Lu Yong looked at Zhou Qi and said, "You have to believe in yourself, believe in your potential and talent."

After hearing what Lu Yong said, Zhou Qi felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He knew that Lu Yong was encouraging himself and giving himself confidence.

The dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

Through meticulous guidance and encouragement, Lu Yong clarified the training guidelines for Ding Yanyuhang and Zhou Qi this summer.

He hopes that the two of them can avoid detours and use this summer to improve their personal abilities.

Ding Yanyuhang and Zhou Qi are also well aware of Lu Yong's good intentions, and said that they will keep Lu Yong's instructions in mind, train hard, and contribute their own strength to the future of the Nets.

The next morning, the sun shined through the cracks in the curtains on Lu Yong's face.

He slowly opened his eyes, stretched, and felt the beginning of a new day.

After finishing everything, he felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart.

Today, he has a special plan - to go to Los Angeles to give his girlfriend Hannah a surprise.

Lu Yong packed his luggage carefully, making sure nothing important was left out.

Then he secretly bought a plane ticket to Los Angeles.

This trip to Los Angeles was not only to give Hannah a surprise and reward her for her hard work in recent filming, but also because he had promised Hannah that he would play a small role in the movie she was filming and reshoot a few scenes. Lu Yong is very popular in the United States now, and if he could make a friendly cameo appearance, it would undoubtedly be a great help to the box office of the movie.

He imagined the scene where Nets fans bought tickets to watch the movie to support him, and he couldn't help feeling a little proud.

When arriving at the Los Angeles airport, Lu Yong, wearing a casual suit and sunglasses, instantly became the most handsome guy at the airport.

His appearance immediately attracted the attention of fans.

Many people recognized him and excitedly gathered around him, wanting his autograph and taking photos with him.

Although Lu Yong was anxious to see his girlfriend, he always had a smile on his face in the face of the fans' enthusiasm.

He signed autographs for a few excited fans around him and waved to other fans.

Then, he walked out of the airport quickly. After all, if he signed autographs one by one, he wouldn't be able to go anywhere today and would definitely be stuck in the airport.

As soon as I walked out of the airport gate, I heard someone calling me from behind.

Lu Yong looked back and saw a very hot stewardess with golden hair tied up walking towards him.

The flight attendant walked up to Lu Yong, looking a little shy.

She stated her purpose of coming, which was to take a photo with Lu Yong.

Lu Yong hesitated for a moment, but looking at the beautiful face of the stewardess, he finally agreed.

After the two took a photo together, the flight attendant seemed still unsatisfied.

She tried to get Lu Yong's contact information, but this time Lu Yong refused.

As a public figure, I must maintain a certain distance and mystery.

Besides, he didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble to Hannah.

Seeing the disappointed expression on the flight attendant's face, Lu Yong turned and left.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: It seems that being a public figure is really not easy! As a coach, I am so popular when I go out, let alone those top players? If they go out, they will definitely encounter more troubles.

However, this scene also made Lu Yong look forward to the reaction after playing the role in the movie.

He believes that many fans will buy into it.

Thinking of this, he quickened his pace, eager to see Hannah.

Finally, Lu Yong came to the crew where Hannah was.

He quietly walked into the dressing room and saw Hannah sitting in front of the mirror putting on makeup.

Her focused expression made Lu Yong want to go up and hug her.

"Hannah!" Lu Yong called softly.

Hannah raised her head when she heard that, and the moment she saw Lu Yong, an expression of surprise appeared on her face.

"Honey! Why are you here?" she asked excitedly.

Lu Yong smiled and walked forward, hugging Hannah. "I'm here to surprise you! And to fulfill my promise to you."

Hannah was even happier when she heard that. "Are you really going to star in my movie? That's great!"

She hugged Lu Yong tightly, as if she wanted to merge him into her body.

Under the arrangement of the crew, Lu Yong quickly started the work of reshooting the scenes.

Although he only played a small role, Lu Yong took every shot very seriously.

At the shooting scene, the lights were bright and the camera slowly turned, focusing on a middle-aged man.

He had a slicked-back hair, wore a high-end suit, and a shining high-end watch, and he exuded the temperament of an elite.

However, beneath this glamorous appearance, there is a dark secret hidden - he is a pervert with a cruel hobby who likes to torture people and induce normal people to fall into darkness step by step.

This man is the character played by Lu Yong, Carlyle Hansen.

In the movie, Hansen is a young and promising psychiatrist, but in private, his behavior is outrageous.

When Lu Yong received this role, he was full of challenges and expectations.

He knew that this role was very different from his previous images, but he also saw it as a great opportunity to showcase his acting skills.

During the filming process, the character played by Lu Yong frequently appeared in the plots that intersected with those of several leading actors.

He played around with the main actors from the beginning, created a series of horrific incidents, and used his knowledge of psychology to cleverly induce them to believe in him, thus satisfying his habit of torturing people.

Whenever he appears in front of the camera, his deep eyes always flash with a chilling light.

Lu Yong is not good at how to transform into a pervert.

After all, he is a normal person and has no hobby of torturing others.

However, Lu Yong is very familiar with how to play the role of a successful middle-aged man.

He is very successful himself, so in this matter, he can be said to be acting in his true colors.

However, Lu Yong encountered difficulties when showing his abnormal side.

He kept searching for a state, trying to integrate himself into that distorted world.

Director Philip is a person who has extremely high pursuit of film art.

He was both looking forward to and worried about Lu Yong's performance.

He knew that Lu Yong was a basketball coach, not a professional actor, so he was worried that Lu Yong would not be able to play the role.

However, when he saw Lu Yong's performance in front of the camera, he was surprised to find that Lu Yong seemed to have a talent for acting.

"Lu, your performance is really great!" Philip encouraged with a smile on his face, "Every time you reshoot, you are better than the last time. I believe you can play this role well."

Lu Yong listened to Philip's words and smiled lightly.

He knew that his performance was far from professional standards, but Philip's encouragement filled him with confidence.

He decided to work harder to understand the role and experience the inner world of the perverted doctor.

During the filming process, the rivalry between Lu Yong and his girlfriend Hannah was undoubtedly the most anticipated.

Hannah plays a smart and brave female detective in the film, who has a complicated entanglement with the character played by Lu Yong.

Whenever the two of them are in the same frame, the tense and subtle atmosphere always makes people hold their breath.

"Lu, your eyes are really on point this time." Hannah said to Lu Yong after filming a scene, "I feel like you really are that perverted doctor."

After hearing what Hannah said, Lu Yong couldn't help laughing.

He knew that Hannah was complimenting him, but he also felt that he was indeed too immersed in the role while acting.

Sometimes, he even felt that he really was that perverted doctor, enjoying the pleasure of torturing people.

However, when he saw Hannah's concerned eyes, he immediately came to his senses.

As time went by, the filming gradually came to an end.

The character played by Lu Yong finally fell into the French net in the finale.

When he was taken away by the police in front of the camera, there was a complex flash in his eyes.

There is reluctance, anger, and relief.

He knew that this role was deeply imprinted in his heart.

"Lu, you are really great!" Philip gave Lu Yong a thumbs up after the filming. "Your performance impressed me. I believe this movie will be a big hit!"

After hearing what Philip said, Lu Yong's heart was filled with joy.

"Philip, I seriously doubt that you said that because I'm an investor. Frankly speaking, was my performance just now stinky and lousy?"

“No, no, no!” Philip waved his hands quickly. “It’s true, Lu, you are really talented, and those shots just now were great!”

"Hahahaha!"

"Okay, then I'll take it seriously."

Lu Yong knew that although his performance still had many shortcomings, it was a very gratifying thing to be recognized by the director and crew members. (End of this chapter)