I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 188 I heard that he is dying (fifth)

There will be no games at Staples Center on Feb. 2.

Christopher gave himself a holiday and went to his brother Marcella's for dinner in the evening.

The family includes Marcella Antolini, wife Lisa, daughter Ada, son Francesco, and Francesco's lover Melanie.

Both Francisco and Melanie work at Marcella's sports equipment store.

The two have their own house and have two children, but they often come to their parents' house for dinner.

It should be said that they live a very simple but happy life of ordinary people.

Marcella also has a son who works as a truck driver, and he travels outside all the year round for transportation and rarely comes back.

After Christopher was released from prison, he occasionally went to his brother's house for dinner, and the brothers needed to connect with each other.

After eating, the two sat on the sofa to watch the basketball game as usual. Today's focus game is Cavaliers vs. Magic.

Marcella and his brother said: "The Magic will win tonight, I bet on the Magic."

Christopher said, "Are you still gambling?"

Marcella looked back at Ada who was helping her mother clean up in the kitchen.

He said softly: "Occasionally I still play a game. Two boys in New York came to me before. They had a way. I used the phone to bet on them. And you know, I have news."

Christopher said: "Are you really using Ada as a source of information for gambling? You will hurt her."

Marcella said angrily: "Of course I won't! Ada never knew these things, and you are not allowed to say it! Otherwise, I want you to watch Chris!"

Christopher shook his head and was about to say something when Ada came over and said, "Uncle, how is the business of the red boots recently?"

Christopher said: "Very good, very good. Our strategy has been very successful. Linda is too busy to recruit a new chef recently."

Ada said: "That's good, thanks to... Thanks to your hard work, the emperor pays off."

Ada originally wanted to talk about Smart, but her father didn't seem to like her old Tismat, so she changed her words.

Christopher said: "It's thanks to Mr. Smart, but he seems to have encountered some troubles recently."

Ada was very nervous and said, "What trouble did he encounter?"

Christopher said: "You are his personal assistant, don't you know?"

Ada shook her head and said, "I've been busy with the media department recently, and Mr. Smart didn't tell me anything."

Christopher said: "I heard Linda say, uh... It seems that the Clippers must enter the playoffs, otherwise Mr. Smart will not be able to take the position of general manager."

Ada said in surprise: "No, no...it's impossible, to enter the playoffs? This season is too difficult. Moreover, in the first season, there is no reason to have to enter the playoffs..."

Christopher said: "I don't know, Linda heard it from the VIP room. It may be a kind of assessment for him. I think Smart has been depressed recently."

Ada also found that Min Congda has been shutting himself in the office recently.

It seems to be really troubled by something.

It stands to reason that the team that was last last this year is already very good.

It's impossible not to give up if you don't make the playoffs.

But thinking that Smart was airborne, maybe he really brought some promises and agreements.

Afterwards, Ada felt a little lost, and went upstairs to her room without watching TV.

Seeing her daughter like this, Marcella asked anxiously: "What were you talking about just now? Why can't Smart be the general manager if he can't make the playoffs?"

Christopher spread his hands and said: "Linda said it, anyway, it probably means that. The Clippers' entry into the playoffs is very important to him."

"What does it have to do with me?"

"It's not about you, it's about Ada. Can you see that?"

"I can't see it! Besides, do you think I can decide the outcome of an NBA game?"

"Can't you?"

Marcella shook his head and said, "If I have so much energy, I can still sell sports equipment? Of course, it's okay to have a little influence in a certain game. But it can only be one or two games, and I can't help you quickly." It depends on themselves to make it to the playoffs."

"What about the key game?"

"Depending on who the referee is, it's possible."

"You should think about Ada."

"If you say again, I'll tell you to get out of my house and watch the game, brat!"

……

On February 2th, on the special plane from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

The Clippers went to Phoenix today to prepare for tomorrow's away game against the Suns.

The Clippers have been in a so-so state recently, defeating the Kings, but losing to the Bobcats and Pistons one after another.

The Clippers were reversed in these two losses, indicating that they were too relaxed on the court.

The Clippers' record came to 30 wins and 26 losses, and the Western Conference ranking has risen to ninth.

However, there is still a gap of 2.5 wins from the eighth Spurs.

Next, the Clippers will face off against the strong Suns.

We also have to play the Jazz and Thunder, both of which are hard bones in the West.

There has been a wave of five-game streak since March, and it is still difficult to make it to the playoffs.

The coaching staff has never received an order from the management to sprint for the playoffs.

On the trade deadline, Thornton was also taken away in exchange for Nick Young, who had no defense and liked to throw three-pointers.

Dunleavy really doesn't like this kind of fancy young man.

Just sit on the bench and let Ricky Davis start at small forward.

As for Min Congda's intentions this season, Dunleavy was a little unclear.

Should we continue to test the lineup like this, let it go loose, or tighten up and rush?
Min Congda's mind is not on the team recently, it is said that he is locked in the office all day and doesn't know what to do.

Min Congda, as the general manager, did not follow the away trip to Phoenix this time.

According to Baron Davis, this guy went clubbing in Santa Barbara again.

Spending time and drinking, singing and singing every night, what kind of general manager is this?

As a result, the morale of the team fluctuated. Everyone was motivated, but they couldn't get together.

Because there is no target, no target is where you hit.

This made Dunleavy a little distressed. These young people are obviously very talented.

After boarding the plane, Dunleavy heard players talking behind him.

Little Gasol said to Randolph next to him: "Hey Zach, do you know, I heard that Mr. Smart is dying."

Randolph was wearing earphones to listen to music, but he took off the earphones and said hurriedly, "What? What did you say?"

"I heard that Mr. Smart was dying. It was from the back chef of the training center."

"What? This...why? What's going on?"

"I don't know, I just heard that he is dying, and his last wish is to watch us enter the playoffs."

Gasol's words were heard by Curry behind him. He quickly stood up and said, "Impossible, how could Mr. Smart die? I heard that if we can't make the playoffs, he will Resign and go back to my hometown to sell tractors.”

"Who said that?"

"Vincent from the equipment management center said he signed an agreement before coming to the Clippers."

"Why doesn't Mr. Nasmart suppress us and let us go all the way to the playoffs?"

"I don't know, maybe he's really going to die..."

"Shut up! It's resignation, not death. Don't spread the word."

Dunleavy couldn't sit still after hearing these conversations, and said, "What are you talking about? Who said that Smart is going to die and resign?"

Kim Hughes on the side raised his hand and said, "I've heard it too, and it seems to be true. This time we have to make the playoffs, so that Smart can stay."

Dunleavy looked at Kim Hughes in surprise, and the players who kept chattering like market aunts.

He suddenly found that everyone didn't seem to want Smart to leave, but hoped that he could stay.

Including Lao Deng himself.

For more than half a season, Smart won everyone's respect and love with his actions.

A general manager who doesn't mess around is really precious.

"Be quiet, be quiet! What are you arguing about? No matter what the rumors are, he is dead or alive, whether he wants to stay or not. In short, we just want to make it to the playoffs, right? "

Everyone fell silent, and then said in unison: "Yes!"

The Clippers suddenly have a goal, for the "dying" Min Congda.

(End of this chapter)