Chapter 570: Leaders and Responsibilities

The start time of La Liga is earlier than that of the NBA. In mid-September, a group of team executives and elite trainers such as Mitsui Hisashi and Stephen have already arrived early, and they also took away several key assistant coaches from the SuperSonics.

Of course, for those who are seconded and receive high subsidies, what they want is to build Moebius properly.

After all, the overall level of Moebius is still far behind. It is still far away from even entering the playoffs, and it is even further away from the top professional teams in La Liga.

Personal abilities must be improved, otherwise Lin Dong will go and the others will not be able to cooperate at all. As a result, Moebius will not be able to dominate La Liga with a crushing attitude next season. That is simply the face of the god of basketball.

Moreover, only when Moebius is completely established in La Liga can it be used as a springboard between the Dragon Kingdom and the NBA, allowing better players who have 'graduated' from Moebius to develop freely in the NBA, allowing domestic players to develop freely in the NBA. Good prospects go to Moebius for retraining, thereby forming a simple transportation relationship to drive the cutting-edge combat power of Longguo basketball.

At the same time, there will be the 2006 World Championships on August 16th, which is a competition that determines Olympic tickets. Of course, as the organizer of the 2008 Olympics and the runner-up in the 2004 Olympics, whether Long Guoshen will participate or whether he will get a ranking will not matter. A seat has been locked in advance. Although Lin Dong decided not to participate after discussing with Lao Li for some reasons, he still had to go back after all.

However, after all, Seattle is the place where he has stayed for five or six years. Lin Dong is still a little reluctant to leave suddenly. Moreover, Yuya does not intend to give up his career and follow Lin Dong to Spain.

The Memphis Zoo is recruiting panda managers. They rented a pair of giant pandas named Lele and Yaya from Longguo two years ago, and they need biologists like Yuya to take care of them.

Of course, Lin Dong's sponsorship of the pair of giant pandas at the Memphis Zoo is indispensable behind his success in the first-time application.

After all, the future comes from another world. The last time I heard Yuya talk about it with excitement, I remembered what the poor pair of giant pandas had encountered in that notorious zoo in the future. Anyway, my wife also liked this As a special fund for the pair of giant pandas, they sponsored a large amount of money for their children's work and completed the adoption at the same time. The fate of the pair of giant pandas will definitely change in the future, which can be regarded as making up for a regret for another world.

However, it was obviously impossible for Yuya to follow him to Spain.

Now that they are about to be separated for a long time, the two of them naturally want to take advantage of the holiday to get closer.

So Lin Dong stayed in Seattle until August.

While watching the NBA summer trade market booming and looking for new lineup pieces for the Sonics, Battier's return was the result of a phone call he made to Stern.

Leave and leave, but Lin Dong doesn't want the SuperSonics team to collapse.

Sakuragi Hanamichi, Chandler, Iguodala, Rukawa Kaede, Battier, a fairly balanced and standard five-small lineup. In terms of defense, this Sonics is by no means worse than the Pistons. Compared to the only one lacking in the past, perhaps It's just that there is missing an offensive core that can really fight tough battles.

There will definitely be some adjustments to the overall tactics. The core of the team has completely changed from Lin Dong to Sakuragi Hanamichi. Sakuragi's head coach this summer is to play behind the basket and build him into a small shark on the offensive end of the NBA. At the same time, he will strengthen His passing ability and leadership ability mobilize the SuperSonics' best 3-pointer.

Frankly speaking, Lin Dong feels that without him, this Sonics team is more like warriors from another world.

Although it no longer has the advantage of crushing all other teams, the requirements for technical tactics and team coordination have become higher and higher, making it more like a whole.

It may no longer be able to crush other super teams in this league, but at least, this Sonics is qualified to compete with any strong team in this league.

Compared with the 17 Warriors, this Sonics only lacks a Grim Reaper, but... Lin Dong knows that the Grim Reaper will soon be there.

So, staying in Seattle for one more month, Lin Dong leisurely enjoyed the rare vacation with Yuya. Every day, the sky was thundering and the earth was on fire. The lingering woman seemed to want to give him all the food for the next two years at once. Eat enough...

On the other side, there is individual training for Sakuragi Hanamichi. This guy even gave up the training call of the Japanese national team in order to stay in the SuperSonics and train with Lin Dong, and then directly return to China to compete in mid-August.

Post-up ability under the basket, court vision, and better passing of the ball.

Needless to say, the relationship between the two of them has been established since high school, and they are about to be pushed to the front of the team to serve as the team's leader and the backbone of the team.

Frankly speaking, Sakuragi Hanamichi still seems anxious and nervous these days.

He had been chasing Lin Dong's footsteps all the way. Suddenly the leader was no longer there, and it was his turn to lead the way. To be honest, he was a little unsure and confused.

In two days it was time for Lin Dong to leave. Sakuragi Hanamichi was too embarrassed to pester Lin Dong to train with him anymore, so he came to Lin Dong's house.

Naturally, he had to have a good gathering before seeing him off, but that question still troubled Sakuragi Hanamichi. While chatting, he couldn't help but ask again. What is Alexander's situation now? He was afraid of attracting attention from Lin Dong and fans all over the world. The supersonic speed was handed to him and fell into his own hands.

How can I lead the Sonics to win, how can I lead the Sonics to continue their five consecutive championships, how can I balance the relationship within the team... Speaking of which, the boxing champion is having a conflict with Iguodala recently. It is said that they both fell in love with the same girl.

Also, the good-natured Payton, who just became an assistant coach, suddenly turned into a big devil. In the past, the old guy always asked the time when it was time for training, when it would end, when... But now, the old guy hates others asking about the time the most. Sakuragi wanted to go home to see his children two days ago, but he only asked one question. As a result, Payton almost scolded him as a lunatic, saying that he, as the captain, was leading the way recklessly and was simply going against him, the newly appointed assistant coach. Even Sakuragi Hanamichi was useless when he tried to coax him. He almost wanted to clear the door on the spot.

What's more terrible is that Sakuragi Hanamichi has a natural sense of defense since the day he came into contact with basketball. He can learn it as soon as he learns, but for offense... Frankly speaking, Lin Dong has a headache teaching him.

His desire to attack the basket is not weak, but the problem is that he can never control the scale, whether it is shooting or cutting, etc. Compared with the rigid basket and the various unmanned requirements on the offensive end, Sakuragi Hanamichi is better at dealing with people.

Some minor contradictions in the team atmosphere, and his own failure to meet the requirements on the offensive end, all of this makes Sakuragi Hanamichi feel extremely headache. In the past, he never needed to worry about these things. He was responsible for his gags, funny roles, and his defense and rebounding duties on the court. But now... Without enough team leadership, you can't solve all the problems on the court like Lin Dong and help all the players stabilize the morale at any time. How can you be the leader of this team?

"This is too difficult..." Sakuragi Hanamichi said with a frown: "Brother Master, I can only rely on you to teach me two tricks. Don't tell me that you are the boss. Our conditions do not allow this trick..."

"Being a good leader of a team has nothing to do with whether you are the boss or not." Lin Dong said with a smile: "In fact, it is not the biggest relationship with your ability on the court. Every player has his own characteristics. You are undoubtedly one of the most distinctive ones. Forcing yourself to change your playing style is not something that can be done overnight for you."

"As for the problems in the team you mentioned, if I tell you directly how to solve them, it is just me solving the problems, which is useless to you. You will encounter countless similar or even more serious problems in the future. You can't ask me every time. Besides, everyone has different ways of dealing with problems. You have to learn to use your own methods."

"How to learn it?"

"First of all, you have to understand what a leader is." Lin Dong paused, and before Sakuragi Hanamichi asked, he said: "A true leader does not refer to glory, fame and status, nor is it just It means helping your teammates solve problems. A true leader means responsibility. "

"Responsibility to the team, responsibility to your players, responsibility to the fans..." Lin Dong said with a smile: "When you understand what real responsibility is, you will naturally know how to be a team leader."

Sakuragi Hanamichi listened thoughtfully, but he didn't seem to fully understand. He frowned and asked: "I also want the team to become stronger. I really want the Sonics dynasty to continue, and I want everyone to stay, get high salaries and play their own worth. I am very eager! I feel that I have a responsibility for these. Does this count?"

"That's just a goal, not a responsibility."

Lin Dong laughed. He thought about it and organized his words: "For example, you can really understand why I want to go to Mobis. "

"To make Mobis a springboard between Asian basketball and the NBA? To enable Dragon Country to defeat the United States in the 2008 Olympics?" Sakuragi Hanamichi looked at Lin Dong with a smile. He heard Lin Dong say this and naturally thought that this was the so-called responsibility.

But why is this Lin Dong's responsibility?

Frankly speaking, Sakuragi Hanamichi doesn't understand this.

Win glory for the country?

Can't you win glory for the country in the Supersonics? It won't affect your participation in the 2008 Olympics.

Going to Mobis can drive others to become better, but is the level of La Liga comparable to the NBA? In such a league, can Lin Dong guarantee that his level will not decline?

NBA has always been the highest temple of basketball in the world. Without this place and the highest level of competition, can Lin Dong still be the basketball god that everyone expects in three years?

Besides, Mobis is actually on the right track. Even if Lin Dong doesn't go there, it can also be used as a springboard from Asia to the NBA to train Dragon Country players. There is no need for Lin Dong to win a championship.

Yes, Lin Dong's going to La Liga will definitely drive a wave of basketball fever in Europe, let more people know Lin Dong and basketball, and let Lin Dong enjoy a higher reputation in the basketball world around the world, such as winning a so-called "Grand Slam" in the basketball world.

But it seems that it is not very helpful for Gaoren's goal of the 2008 Olympics, but a bit of a loss.

The meaning is greater than the actuality. For Sakuragi Hanamichi, who is practical in everything, it is obviously a difficult thing to understand. If it were him, he would definitely choose to stay in the NBA and continue to build himself, making those American players more afraid of him, and keeping his level at a very high competitive state. Wouldn't this be more conducive to the 2008 Olympics?

Seeing his puzzled look, Lin Dong patted him on the shoulder.

The court needs inheritance...

Lin Dong had inherited it once in Mito Yuyu, and he didn't mind coming again.

"I'll take you somewhere."

Lin Dong picked up the car keys on the table.

The keys to a battery car, this is the second reason why Sakuragi Hanamichi doesn't understand Lin Dong.

It's not that he dislikes it, he actually likes this small electric car, but when this second-hand battery car appeared in Lin Dong's mansion on Meishi Island and parked together with those supercars, he always felt that it was not harmonious enough, and more importantly... Now it is not his high school days in Japan, the small battery is a bit overloaded, and it looks really funny to sit with two strong men like them.

"There is a car but not driving it."

Sakuragi Hanamichi muttered, put on a safety helmet and sat behind Lin Dong. The small second-hand battery car carries more than 400 kilograms of weight, and the tires are almost flat, but it does not affect its normal driving at all.

Lin Dong responded: "The place we are going to is not suitable for driving."

The small battery crossed the bridge of the Beauty Island and soon came to the side of a street that looked very old.

"Chinatown?" Sakuragi Hanamichi was startled. As a must-visit place for foreign tourists to Seattle, Chinatown is a very famous place in Seattle today.

The crowded old buildings, the unique "road occupation business" of Longguo, various roadside snack stalls, acupuncture, tailors and even pawn shops, plus the crowded crowds, made this street look crowded.

It is indeed not suitable to drive in here.

Sakuragi Hanamichi is not unfamiliar with this street. It is not too far from Lakeside High School. As early as when he first came to Seattle to study in high school, he often followed Lin Dong to taste various Longguo delicacies. It's just that after entering the Supersonics, the training time is tight, and he hasn't been here for a long time.

"Eat?" He asked subconsciously.

Lin Dong nodded and rode the battery car in.

Sakuragi Hanamichi looked around. Compared to the Chinatown he had been to in high school, the Chinatown now looked brand new.

The walls had been painted, and the vendors set up their stalls on the curb as much as possible instead of on the street, which made the whole street look much cleaner.

"Lin Dong? It's Lin Dong!"

As soon as they entered the street, they were quickly recognized, and then there were cheers from the whole street, making it difficult for their electric bikes to move.

"Haha, Xiaolin, come and try some steamed buns, freshly baked!" The enthusiastic steamed bun shop owner grabbed Lin Dong's electric car and stuffed a large bag of steamed buns into his hand, refusing to let him go: "What are you paying for? You're slapping me in the face, aren't you? Now my family can sell 40 steamed buns a day, what's the difference between these and giving you a few?"

"Don't go, Dalin! What's so good about his broken steamed buns? I just built a roasting oven, come and try my roast duck!"

"Brother Lin Dong! Can you take a photo with me? Although Xiao Luo En doesn't bully me anymore, he still doesn't believe that I know you. I'll show him the photo, and I guarantee he'll be shocked!"

"Brother Lin! Do you want to go to the stadium to play? Oh, and there's Sakuragi Hanamichi, just right for one person to lead a team!"

"Wow, it turns out that you can really see Lin Dong in Chinatown!" Someone's eyes lit up and quickly picked up the camera to take pictures. This is a tourist who came here from other places.

"Haha! Of course! Because Lin Dong is from our Dragon Country!"

The whole street was boiling at this time, but Sakuragi Hanamichi was a little confused.

Of course, he knew what kind of status Brother Gaoren had in Chinatown, and he was treated almost the same when he occasionally returned to Japan.

But what did Brother Gaoren want to tell him? Wasn't he trying to tell him what the responsibility of a leader was? Why did he feel like he was showing off his glory to him...

"You only see the surface." Lin Dong took him around while dealing with the familiar neighbors around him. In the past few years in Seattle, whenever he encountered bottlenecks or setbacks, he liked to come to Chinatown for a stroll.

This may be just a microcosm, but it hides the most important things for a player.

Lin Dong smiled and said, "You have been to Chinatown many times before. Think about what it used to be like. When you figure out the key, you will naturally know what the real responsibility is."