Basketball Legend: When Pride Still Matters

Leland Rod Higgins, that dog-like clown, can give Michael advice, why can't I?

Collins felt inexplicably wronged, he thought of the time he coached Jordan in Chicago and how excited he was when he defeated the Bulls for the first time after coaching the Detroit Pistons; he remembered crying that night because he had defeated Jordan, even if it was just in the regular season.

Alas, in life, not everything can be controlled by oneself.

Collins decided not to dwell on the matter, his first task was to inform Jordan.

Yu Fei trained seriously, and although the content was no different from before, today he was preparing for a big event.

Therefore, his condition had to be excellent.

While training, his teammates gradually arrived at the gym.

In addition to his teammates, there was also an unexpected big shot — the real owner of the team, Abe Pollin.

Moreover, Pollin even made a special effort to come over and greet Yu Fei.

"Don't be nervous, young man, I've come here today just to meet the hero who saved the team last night!" Pollin said amiably, "As long as we have young people like you, professional basketball in the District of Columbia has a future!"

True to being the owner, he spoke with a grand vision.

I think I should say... "I am very honored."

"I won't disturb your training," said Pollin without any further ado.

No, that's not quite right to say either.

Yu Fei felt he himself was superfluous, a boss in name but without real power; the team was completely controlled by that senile, foolish old bastard Jordan. What are you doing? What does Jordan have? Isn't it just making you sell out season tickets, ensuring a 90% seating rate every game and hot-selling team merchandise? Okay, that's impressive, but that's based on people still treating him as "Flying Jordan." But now, he's a rusty "Barking Jordan," so, please think it over.

Fans are merciless. When you can't win games, when the greatness achieved in your youth becomes your Achilles heel in old age, they'll not only give up on you easily, they will also spit on you without mercy.

Yu Fei witnessed the anti-flatulence campaign of 2023, saw the jail jokes about the land of Dong over the internet after 2020; he knew how powerful the backlash could be.

Yu Fei continued training until Jordan arrived.

Jordan first exchanged a few words with Pollin, the two of them laughing and talking like partners — which they actually were.

Susan O'Malley also said a few words, as did Wes Unseld, who respectfully called Pollin "Mr." and reported everything about the team to him, except maybe Yu Fei's matter wasn't mentioned.

If Mr. Bolin knew that the hero who saved the Wizards last night was dissatisfied with the Wizards, what would he do?

Doug Collins made no response to what Yu Fei said on NBC last night and didn't even call out Yu Fei's name publicly.

Collins, as usual, led the team's tactical session before dividing the team into the Black and White Teams for a scrimmage.

Jordan didn't play because he was tired from yesterday.

Originally, Collins wanted Yu Fei and Laettner to be on the same team, but Yu Fei raised an objection, "I wish to join the White Team."

Collins asked, "Why?"

"I want to be teammates with someone who really knows how to pick and roll." After saying this, Yu Fei looked towards Jahidi White, "Jahidi, you know I'm not talking about you."

White nodded and laughed, "I know."

Laettner's face turned ugly, his pick and roll had become the laughingstock of the team, and it was directly related to Yu Fei.

Collins had hoped the two would reconcile, but their relationship seemed to be growing further apart.

Yu Fei was determined and agreed to let the other party switch teams.

As a result, Yu Fei transferred to the White Team, joining Tyronn Lue, Chris Whitney, Hubert Davis, and Kwame Brown as teammates.

It was evident that the White Team's backcourt was short, both Coach Lu and Whitney being pure point guards unfit to double as shooting guards.

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Before the game started, Yu Fei chatted with Whitney and Coach Lu.

Upon hearing Yu Fei speak, Coach Lu guessed his intentions, "You want to handle the ball?"

Whitney was more direct, "For how long?"

"Until I've done what I need to do," Yu Fei replied.

They didn't know what Yu Fei was planning.

"I have no problem with it," Coach Lu declared.

Whitney sighed, "As long as you're happy."

"Thank you for your support. When I start playing in the starting lineup, I'll make sure to thank you properly."

Yu Fei revealed a key piece of information, "When I start playing..." Whitney sharply sensed Yu Fei was planning to confront Christian Laettner.

If he handles the ball a lot, could Laettner keep up?

As one of the team's fixed starters, Laettner's poor relationship with Yu Fei was common knowledge.

In the case of Yu Fei not playing center, he only had two choices to start: replace Laettner at the power forward position, or replace Whitney at the point guard position.

Yu Fei didn't wish to replace Whitney, nor did he think Collins would let him start at point guard — because his fast-paced play was not what Jordan wanted. Therefore, Laettner was the only starting position Yu Fei could realistically aim for.

And wasn't it a coincidence that they also had deep conflict?

At the opening jump ball, Brown lost to White.

Richard Hamilton temporarily took over as point guard, crossed half-court and passed the ball to White in the low post.

White gently nudged, turned around, hooked the shot, and easily scored over Brown who wasn't taking the game seriously.