king of defenders

Chapter 387 Popovich Arrives in Person
"The Eagles still lost."

"It's not surprising at all, they are already weaker in strength."

"Hmph, if the Heat hadn't had Meng, the Eagles might not have lost."

The game was declared over, the fans in the auditorium got up and left, and some people were still discussing.

In fact, the game almost lost its suspense after three quarters. Although the Eagles tried to counterattack in the fourth quarter, it didn't work. After all, they were behind by a lot of points.

In the end, the game ended at 82:67. Meng Yun scored 31 points, plus 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and scored 30+ again, leading the Heat to victory.

After winning this game, the Heat advanced to the finals.

At the post-match press conference, McAdoo took Meng Yun to attend.

Below is a group of reporters sprinting with long guns on their shoulders. The flashes kept clicking. A reporter stepped forward and greeted Meng Yun with a smile: "Meng, hello."

"TJ." Meng Yun also smiled, looking at his old friend.

Seeing that Meng Yun and TJ-Watson looked very familiar, some reporters who knew it secretly envied TJ-Watson's luck in meeting Meng Yunwen.Those who don't know, or newcomers, are like curious babies, asking people around them in surprise: "Who is that colleague? It seems to be very familiar with Meng."

"That's Hoop World reporter TJ Watson."

"TJ Watson, famous?"

Because TJ-Watson left Europe for more than two months and came back not long ago, some people didn’t know him yet, but soon they learned the story of TJ-Watson and Meng Yun from his peers.

Now look at TJ-Watson and Meng Yun having a very happy chat, continuously asking Meng Yun to answer patiently, without any trouble, all the reporters are full of envy, especially those newcomers, wishing that if I have such Good luck, I'm afraid it will be better than TJ-Watson now, right?

"Meng." TJ-Watson handed the microphone in front of Meng Yun, "Do you have anything to say about your matchup with Justise Winslow?"

"NO." Meng Yun said with a smile: "I have nothing to say. A game is a game. I don't want to bring the things off the court to the court, nor do I want to bring the grievances on the court to the off the court."

TJ-Watson nodded and changed the subject: "Meng, you have entered the finals, are you sure to win the championship?"

Meng Yundao: "Of course, we are here for the championship. Everyone in our team is eager for the championship. We are willing to work hard and give everything for the championship."

Next, another reporter: "Hi Meng, I'm a reporter from Bleacher Report. The outside world is talking about you and several other rookies, such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor , D'Angeno Russell. Who do you think will be the best and most likely to be the best rookie among you?"

This is the test.

Meng Yun smiled and said calmly: "Towns, Okafor, Russell, and other rookies are all outstanding. I don't intend to compare with them. I'm just me. I just want to be my best." Myself, train hard, do my best to win the game, that's what I should do."

The reporter smiled, a little disappointed.

At this time, another reporter stepped forward, it was an oriental face, and Meng Yun recognized it immediately: "Hey, Mr. Wang Yue, long time no see."

"Just call me by my name." Wang Yue, a reporter from Penguin Sports, smiled happily and said, "Meng Yun, we just got the news that another game in the semifinals has ended. The Spurs defeated the Suns 92:85." , will meet with your Heat team in the final. What do you think about this?"

"Spurs." Meng Yun frowned.

There is another game in the semifinals today, a little later than the Heat vs. Eagles, so the Heat are already in the development conference here, and the other side has just ended.

In this way, the Spurs enter the finals and will compete with the Heat for the championship.

Mentioning the Spurs, Meng Yun immediately thought of Coach Popovich.

At the beginning, coach Popovich was very optimistic about him. In fact, even after Meng Yun was injured, coach Popovich also valued him and encouraged him.

At one time, Meng Yun also wanted to go to the Spurs and play under coach Popovich. He liked and respected coach Popovich. He was a legend and an awe-inspiring old man.

Playing under Coach Popovich, Meng Yun felt that there was nothing to worry about.

It's a pity that things backfired. In the end, Meng Yun still missed the Spurs, but came to the Heat.Although he missed the Spurs, Meng Yun still respects coach Popovich, and will call from time to time to say hello to the old man.The old man was also very open-minded, and told Meng Yun to let him play well in the Heat.

Maybe this is fate.

Meng Yun thought for a while and said seriously: "Congratulations to the Spurs for entering the final, and I am very happy that we can play against the Spurs. There is no doubt that they are a very good team with outstanding strength, but our Heat are also very strong , I respect the Spurs, so I will give my all in the final."

McAdoo was very satisfied with Meng Yun's answer, nodded again and again, and added: "We and the Spurs are all for the championship. No matter what the result is, we will work hard."

Wang Yue nodded, and then asked two more questions.

After Wang Yue's interview was over, Meng Yun stopped accepting interviews from other people.

Afterwards, Meng Yun and McAdoo returned to the Grand Chateau Marriott Hotel (this hotel is located in Las Vegas, but smoking and gambling are prohibited, which is quite individual). After a night's rest, they will usher in the final.

Las Vegas Strip, Caligi Hotel.

The Spurs players and coaching staff stayed at this hotel. They have already returned to the hotel, but the players did not return to their respective rooms, but were in the lobby, waiting for a special person.

"coming."

one shouted.

The crowd looked around.

An old man with white beard and hair came in a suit and leather shoes. It was Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

The Spurs leader this time is the beautiful assistant coach Becky Harmon. She has blond hair and is very capable. She quickly walked forward and called, "Coach."

"coach."

"Coach Popovich."

"Mr. Popovich, hello."

A group of players also gathered around. The Spurs players habitually called coaches, while other non-Spurs players called "Coach Popovich" and some called "Mr. Popovich", but without exception, They all respected the legendary coach, and some were even very excited.

This is a complete surprise for some players. Generally speaking, the head coach of the summer league will not be present, and an assistant coach will be appointed to lead the team.

But this time coach Popovich actually came in person. Although he will not interfere with Becky Harmon's coaching, his presence is enough to excite the Spurs players.

(End of this chapter)