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Chapter 37 Choose Me, Choose Me

After leaving Los Angeles, the Cavaliers traveled to Oakland to face the Warriors.

In the two back-to-back games, each team won one game.

The most outstanding performers were undoubtedly the two three-point shooters, Curry and Thompson.

After several lackluster games, Thompson finally found his rhythm at Oracle Arena, shooting 7-for-8 to lead the Cavaliers to victory in their first game.

The only thing Thompson regretted was that Chen Shuo wasn't there to watch the game.

The Warriors' Curry was not to be outdone, and in the second game of the back-to-back, he went on a scoring spree, sinking 11 three-pointers and racking up 45 points to secure the victory.

Despite the amazing performances of the two shooters, fans and media are focused on another question – where is the Cavaliers' general manager?

Chen Shuo was clearly traveling with the team on this away trip.

Chen Shuo appeared in both Staples Center games, but was not seen again in the back-to-back games at Oracle Arena.

Public opinion generally believes that Chen Shuo is busy with the selection of the head coach.

The high level of interest led betting companies to open odds predicting the Cavaliers' head coach selection.

Meanwhile, Bill Simmons invited former NBA head coach Larry Brown to a basketball program on ESPN.

The program's theme is precisely to explore the reasons for the Cavaliers' rise.

When Simmons talked about the Cavaliers' defense, you could see the gleam in Larry Brown's eyes even through his glasses.

"I've watched many of their matches."

"They have very rich defensive resources."

Larry Brown knows them all by heart.

"We brought in a lot of defensive players during the offseason, including Chandler, Battier, Ariza, Leonard, and Danny Green is also very good; he's excellent at maintaining his defensive position."

"This gives them a significant advantage in one-on-one matchups, so the Cavaliers rarely use double teams on the perimeter, which means they almost never leave any open space for their opponents."

Bill Simmons was about to interject when Larry Brown interrupted him:

"All of this is very similar to what I did with the Pistons."

"Emphasis on individual defense, avoid indiscriminate double teams."

Brown became more and more excited as he spoke, his tone rising:

"Look at their starting five."

"Tyson Chandler, while not as mobile as Big Ben, has a much larger size that gives him the same wide coverage area."

"Klay Thompson, he's just a bigger Hamilton, stronger and with a longer range."

"Kawhi Leonard, his long arms always remind me of Prince, who was also a rookie in 04."

"Chris Paul's defensive impact on the court is even greater than Billups'."

Simmons understood when he heard this.

Larry Brown's face practically screamed: Pick me.

So Simmons had no choice but to continue relaying the message:

"So what about the power forward position? Antoine Jamison isn't known for his defense."

Larry Brown said with great confidence:

"But they have Shane Battier. Although he is a different type of player from Rasheed, he can provide just as much defensive impact, and in this era, he is even better than Rasheed."

"Compared to that Pistons team, they have deeper defensive resources on the bench."

"They have the player roster to be a historic defensive force. They just need to build the right defensive system to challenge for the championship."

Simmons was speechless for a moment; Larry Brown's statement was far too obvious.

At this moment, two more words appeared on Larry Brown's face: Pick me, pick me.

Of course, Simmons understood that the Cavaliers' abundant defensive resources were indeed enviable, especially defensive masters like Brown.

But can Chen Shuo and Brown get along harmoniously?

Chen Shuo was not a man of good temper; he fired Byron Scott at the slightest disagreement.

Simmons felt that he wasn't afraid to fire Larry Brown.

Larry Brown is notorious, and players and management who have worked with him have a lot to say about him.

Brown's meticulous, almost obsessive-compulsive, attitude, coupled with his penchant for scrutinizing tactical details, has driven countless players to the brink of madness.

The only good news is that, according to rumors, Paul also likes to scrutinize details.

This actually aligns somewhat with Brown's style.

Simmons broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn't imagine how chaotic the locker room would become if there were two players like that on a team.

Shortly after the show aired, Larry Brown's odds briefly reached number one.

But soon fans posted online that they had spotted Chen Shuo near Angkor Wat.

He also uploaded a photo showing Chen Shuo, dressed in casual clothes, entering an office building next to North Shore Garden, where the Celtics' management team was located.

Immediately following, at the post-game press conference after the Celtics' loss to Phoenix.

Rivers stated clearly to reporters:

"Unfortunately, we are no longer in contention for the championship."

In a short time, Doc Rivers quickly rose to the top of the list as the Cavaliers' head coach candidate.

The Celtics, with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses, are in trouble. It seems that the age of their Big Three is not enough to cope with such a dense schedule.

Many people speculate that Rivers' statement signifies the start of the Celtics' rebuilding process.

It's clear that Chen Shuo has his eye on this champion coach.

Like the Celtics, the Cavaliers built their teams around defense.

Even Mike Langabady, one of the defensive assistant coaches during the Celtics' championship era, is now working for the Cavaliers.

Rivers has every reason to switch to the Cavaliers.

The only question is whether the Celtics are willing to let him go.

Media outlets are speculating that Chen Shuo's disappearance is part of a frantic poaching spree by the Celtics, and that the two sides may have entered into final negotiations.

Some have suggested that Chen Shuo might be negotiating a trade with the Celtics, rather than trying to poach Rivers.

He believes the Cavaliers' real target should be Butler University head coach Stevens.

Stevens and Chen Shuo are both young, and this combination gives people endless imagination.

In response, a seasoned football enthusiast immediately countered:

"What era are we living in? Player trades still require face-to-face meetings."

"In my opinion, Chen is probably using this as leverage to negotiate with Danny Ainge to release Rivers, since Rivers still has two years left on his contract."

"It's highly likely the Cavaliers will give up a second-round pick, similar to the trade Van Gundy gave to the Rockets when he left the Knicks years ago."

Simmons agreed with this assessment, but he believed the key issue was whether the Celtics decided to rebuild.

If they still intend to compete for the championship, then they definitely won't let Rivers go.

Just as the general public was making wild guesses.

Shams announced the Cavaliers' head coach selection on a Twitter account with only 20,000 followers.

According to sources within the Cavaliers, the team will sign former Celtics assistant coach Tyronn Lue to a four-year coaching contract.

It's uncertain whether Shams's source is reliable.

However, considering that he was the first to reveal Chen Shuo's general manager contract, the media quickly forwarded and pushed out this news.

Shortly after this message, Shams updated the message again:

"Because Tyronn Lue's assistant coach contract has not yet expired, the Cavaliers paid the price of a second-round pick."

This news left everyone stunned almost instantly.

In the NBA, it's customary for assistant coaches to receive offers from head coaches, and their original teams usually release them immediately.

How exactly did Chen Shuo negotiate that he managed to get Tyronn Lue, a relatively minor assistant coach, to give the Celtics a second-round pick?

If it were championship-winning coach Doc Rivers, then a second-round pick would definitely be worth it.

Does Tyronn Lue deserve it?

This immediately raised serious doubts among the public about the veracity of the news.

Just then, the Cavaliers' official website released a new announcement:

"The team will welcome Tyronn Lue as its new head coach."

This immediately brought the suspense to its peak.

Countless media reporters went on a frenzy, trying to track down Chen Shuo or Danny Angie.

They desperately need to find out the whole story behind this deal.

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