The reporter said to Morant: "But don't be afraid. I have good news for you. Wang will not play today."
Morant heard this and sneered: "Haha. It's none of my business if the king doesn't play."
In fact, his hehe was not because it was none of his business whether Wang Yi played or not, but because he felt that this was simply fake news.
In the past three years, Wang Yi has been unable to get out of the firing line due to minor injuries. He will only rest when he is seriously injured. Sometimes he will not play until he is suspended. Other than that, he almost never misses a game.
How could there be no fight today?
The reporter said again: "Just two minutes ago, the Kings officially announced that Wang Yi will not play today because of soreness in his right ankle."
When Morant heard the reporter say he had a nose and eyes, he immediately became energetic.
He looked at other reporters and asked, "Really!?"
The reporter then sneered and said, "You just said it was none of your business whether he played or not."
Morant also realized that he had lost his composure. He shook his head, and the colorful feather shuttlecock on top of his head also shook.
"I just feel a little disappointed that he didn't play me. I can't play against one of the strongest players in this league. It seems that today's game is destined to be boring."
Morant said this, but the reporters at the scene were all old foxes, and they all keenly captured the changes in Morant's state at this time.
He was lifeless just now, like a walking zombie.
Now after hearing the news, my whole face is radiant, and even the feather shuttlecock on my head is much harder.
It seems that this guy is still afraid of Wang Yi from the bottom of his heart.
Morant regained his energy at this time, and when the reporters stopped asking questions, he actually said proactively: "Let us, the Grizzlies, break the Kings' winning streak this season."
Before, he had always felt that Wang Yi was like a dark cloud hanging over his head, but now the clouds suddenly cleared, and he couldn't help but feel less energetic, so he started to speak a bit more freely.
The reporter added at this time: "There is also news that Kings coach D'Antoni cannot come with the team to participate in the game today due to temporary commitments, so it is likely that their assistant coach Tang will lead the team in the game."
As a result, Morant became even more elated:
"The most taboo thing on the court is to change coaches on the spot. Although the Kings are forced to do so, it will definitely have a huge impact on them. Just now I was only 70% sure of beating the Kings, but now I am 100% sure."
When Grizzlies coach Jenkins heard this, he couldn't bear to look at it. Morant is still too young.
Judging from his behavior after getting up this morning and before the press conference, he is still deeply afraid of Wang Yi.
So when he heard that Wang Yi would not play today, he felt as if a stone had fallen from his body, and he was relieved.
It seems that after this game, the psychiatrist will continue to provide one-on-one counseling to him.
After the Grizzlies' press conference ended, Kings players entered the court two minutes later.
The Kings attending the press conference today are Wang Yi, James and Paul.
Their assistant coach Tang did not show up, which surprised the reporters at the scene. Logically speaking, Tang's position as acting coach today should mean that he would attend the press conference.
So the first question reporters asked was about the coach: "Excuse me, LeBron, your coach cannot coach today. Assistant coach Tang Zuo should be the head coach. Why didn't we see him?"
James pretended to be surprised and said: "You can't see such a big person."
Mobile reporters were also confused.
They looked to James' left and right. On the left were Wang Yi and Paul. There was no one on the right. There was no assistant coach there.
James, Wang Yi and Paul all laughed. James then patted Wang Yi on the shoulder: "He is our acting coach for this game. You can call him Coach Wang."
As soon as this statement came out, there was an uproar at the scene.
"Let a player act as acting coach?"
"Bullshit, this is just bullshit."
"This is so ridiculous."
It is undeniable that there are many players in NBA history who have coaching talents, and they often draw tactics on the sidelines with a tactical board.
But they only focus on a few rounds, or the layout of offensive or defensive rounds within a period of time.
But as a head coach, you need to look at the entire game and consider the game, not just a few rounds.
Therefore, there has never been a precedent in NBA history for an active player to become a head coach.
There have been times when the head coach went on the field to play.
The reporter was surprised and asked: "LeBron, are you serious?"
Before James could speak, Paul next to him spoke: "Of course I am serious, and very serious."
His words made the reporters at the scene even more surprised.
Another reporter turned his attention to Wang Yi and asked: "Wang, if you are really the acting head coach, are you confident in this game?"
Wang Yi shrugged and said: "Of course I have confidence. And I am very confident."
"So how are you going to attack the Grizzlies offensively and defensively?"
Wang Yi replied, "As for this issue, you will see it later during the game."
Before the press conference was over, the American basketball community was already in an uproar.
Some celebrities and some players really appreciate this.
O'Neal: "Wang Yi is a guy with a high football intelligence. He has the talent to be a coach. I can't wait to watch him direct the game."
Ray Allen: "Wang Yi as coach, wow."
McGrady: "Let's see what surprises this little brother will bring to people."
Even Popovich, one of the coaches, was pleasantly surprised when he learned that Wang Yi would be the head coach at the pre-game press conference: "Damn it, why do we have a game tonight? I thought.
Ask the officials if they can cancel our game tonight, I want to watch Wang Yi coach."
Of course, there are also many haters who criticize Wang Yi.
Ordinary sunspots are just black for the sake of being black.
"A player becomes a coach, this guy is too arrogant."
"He is still a little bit good on the court, but as a head coach, haha."
The head coaches in the league all have strong opinions on Wang Yi's appointment as head coach. They believe that this violates the dignity of their head coach.
Pistons head coach: "Not everyone can be a coach."
Pelicans head coach "Even Jordan wouldn't dare to directly pick up the pointer and become a coach."
Timberwolves head coach: "It's too childish to be the head coach after taking a tactical board and drawing a few tactics."
Chapter completed!