The older superstars of the NBA

The statement of the team's new coach Norman Thomas also made things more tense.As a super center in the past, Dwight Howard has rarely faced such severe reprimand.

Maybe, apart from his time with Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers, no one else has done that in his career.

Seeing Norman Thomas's attitude, Dwight Howard was also furious.

With a cold face, he didn't say a word, and walked directly towards the entrance of the training hall.When everyone saw his appearance, they knew that this guy must be planning to pick someone up.

As the de facto leader of the team, Zhao Feiyang is very clear that the head coach Norman Thomas is planning to stand up. After all, he had no foundation in the Minnesota Timberwolves before.

It may be difficult to tame some players with the support of the management alone.

Unfortunately, Dwight Howard just hit the opponent's muzzle this time.

What surprised Zhao Feiyang was that it seemed that the head coach Norman Thomas was not a big shot, so why would he choose to stand up to the star of the team in this situation?

Many nba coaches have faced similar difficult problems, but they generally don't have problems with their leading stars.

After all, if things get too serious, there is a good chance that one of them will have to leave.

"Dwight, don't go!"

"Dude, stay here, I believe the coach didn't target you on purpose, it's the same with someone else...Dude, our purpose is to hit the championship, if we can't maintain discipline, how can we play better What about your grades?"

Zhao Feiyang went up to persuade Dwight Howard, trying to make him stay.

But Dwight Howard not only didn't listen, but asked him, "Zhao, do you also think this is okay?"

"Come on! What's the use of discipline alone? We used to get to the finals without discipline. I don't think talent is better than these things. And I wasn't too late, it was only half an hour... "

Zhao Feiyang did not agree with Dwight Howard's answer.

"Yes! Dwight, you are not late for too long, but you are the superstar of the team. If you are late, what will others think?"

"You will also be an example for everyone invisibly. This is the role of a leader...If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. I believe you must understand..."

Dwight Howard was unhappy when he heard this.

"Do I really care what other people think?"

"Zhao, you make me feel like you speak exactly like Kobe! Oh! This feeling is really terrible... Forget it! Let me tell you, I came here for money, I can only Guaranteed to do well within the scope of my duties, other things have nothing to do with me..."

After speaking, Dwight Howard turned and left.

Zhao Feiyang couldn't stop him, and he really didn't expect this man like "Pistachio" to have such an idea!

Granted, work is work, and being well-behaved sometimes doesn't seem like a problem.

However, what makes playing basketball different from other jobs is that the team not only pays you a lot of money, but also has so many fans who are willing to look forward to you. Their expectation is also a kind of responsibility!

Dwight Howard's departure didn't confuse the scene as head coach Norman Thomas continued to tell his story.

After Zhao Feiyang returned to the team, Norman Thomas didn't blame him, but let him return to his position, and then continued to chat with other players.

"I'm Philip's old buddy. We have known each other for many years. Before that, I have been coaching in ncaa...... I have already retired, but this old guy has to let me come out to help him. ..."

"He's not in a good physical condition right now, so, just as a favor to the old man, I have to save a team like yours...I'm relieved that at least some people on the team are still in the game. chasing victory..."

"In short, from today onwards, everyone in the team must follow my command. I will not interfere with your daily affairs. However, you can only follow my requirements for games and training...... "

The stern attitude shown by Norman Thomas also surprised the entire Timberwolves.

After the morning lectures were over, coach Norman Thomas supervised everyone to continue training, and the training finally ended at noon.

After returning to the locker room, Zhao Feiyang also sat by the closet to change clothes. At this time, Zach Lavin, who was beside him, searched the information of Norman Thomas on the Internet out of curiosity.

If you don't search, you don't know. Everyone is surprised.

"Norman Thomas, who once coached Duke University and Georgetown University, led the team to the ncaa finals 80 times in the 7s, and won 3 championships in total... His coaching career is known for his strictness ..."

"After the 90s, he gradually moved behind the scenes. In the early millennium, he was an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers...retired in 2003...."

"Last season, the Boston Celtics offered him a 1000 million contract and invited him to come out, but he declined..."

All kinds of news about Norman Thomas on the Internet appeared in front of everyone, which also shocked Zhao Feiyang and Zach LaVine.

They really didn't expect each other to be so powerful!

Although he is an old-school coach who was once brilliant, the opponent is probably top-notch in this circle in terms of connections and abilities.

Needless to say, with the garbage record of the Minnesota Timberwolves, without the friendship of Philip Saunders, it would be impossible to invite such an old-school coach to come out.

At this moment, everyone understood why the other party dared to reprimand Dwight Howard directly.

First, there is the support of Philip Sanders and even the entire management; second, the other party is the old coach of NCAA. He may not be so famous in the circle now, but he has potential influence.

It is true that Dwight Howard is a superstar, but he is no longer the "Warcraft" he was at his peak, and it is no longer possible for most teams to treat him with that attitude. Still not enough to watch.

However, what no one expected was that Dwight Howard knew nothing about it.

When it came to training the next morning, Dwight Howard didn't even come!He no longer protested being late in this way, but directly absent from training.

This move also made head coach Norman Thomas extremely upset.

After the training that morning, Norman Thomas also went directly to the management and asked them to contact Dwight Howard.

"Tell that guy, if I don't come to practice, I can't guarantee that I will sit him on the bench for the whole season. …"