Chapter 256 Post-Game Press Conference

After the game, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, along with Kawhi Leonard and Manu Ginobili, attended the press conference.

Leonard scored 20 points despite having two of his shots blocked by Davis, making him the Spurs' leading scorer.

However, the atmosphere at the press conference was somewhat somber.

After all, being defeated by a player your own team let go of wasn't exactly a pleasant experience.

"Our players performed great, they did a great job. My tactical arrangements were the problem. We shouldn't have lost that last rebound."

Popovich knew that losing this game would be a blow to the team's morale, so he took the initiative to take responsibility at the press conference.

That was his character; he could be playful when he wanted to, but he was serious when he needed to be.

"Tang scored 41 points and hit the game-winning shot against the team. Do you have anything to say?"

The reporter then asked.

However, Popovich remained expressionless and said nothing.

The reporter thought Popovich didn't understand and asked again.

"What do you think I can say?"

Popovich replied coldly.

His attitude was very clear; he was speechless.

If the GDP (Ginobili, Duncan, Parker) trio weren't still on the Spurs, he might have really fallen out with Holt.

He and Buford were clearly helping to shoulder the blame, but Holt still came down and lashed out at him and the team at halftime.

The atmosphere at the Spurs' press conference was poor, but the atmosphere at the Pelicans' press conference was quite the opposite.

Taking down the Spurs was a morale-boosting victory for the Pelicans.

"He led us to victory."

Gordon used a very fitting description. He had 15 points and 3 assists in the game.

For him to say that meant that he had acknowledged Tang Tian's core position on the Pelicans.

"It was a great game. Tang played the best game of his career so far, and I believe he will become even better in the future."

Williams also showed off his eloquence in front of the media.

But among all the harmony, there were always reporters who liked to stir things up.

Near the end of the press conference, a question from a female reporter from Fox Sports made the atmosphere somewhat tense.

"We know that T-Mac created the miracle of scoring 13 points in 35 seconds, but many people say that game used up all the luck in his entire career, leading to performances that fell far short of expectations afterwards. What do you think about your performance tonight, hitting four three-pointers in a row and the game-winning shot?"

Hearing the reporter's question, Williams really wanted to kick her out.

It was like a rat turd suddenly appearing in a pot of porridge.

The other reporters all turned their attention to Tang Tian, worried that the young player wouldn't be able to handle such a question.

Tang Tian glanced at the reporter. He didn't get angry or flustered because of the somewhat curse-like question, but instead calmly said,

"Except for the final game-winning shot, I got rid of the defense for the previous three three-pointers. They were all open looks. I don't think hitting a difficult game-winning shot uses up all the luck of an entire career. If that were the case, Kobe would have retired long ago."

As soon as Tang Tian finished speaking, there was a round of applause.

The answer was really wise, and there was nothing wrong with what he said.

It was like refuting the reporter's question itself.

And Tang Tian's example was also appropriate.

In terms of game-winning shots, Kobe was definitely one of the representatives, with 26 more than Jordan, the most in NBA history.

Even Kobe wouldn't be angry, but happy, because it was a way of praising him.

After the press conference, Tang Tian returned to the locker room, where his teammates hadn't left yet.

Seeing Tang Tian return, the locker room erupted in cheers and screams again.

In this game, Tang Tian made 14 of 26 shots, 6 of 10 three-pointers, and 7 of 8 free throws, efficiently scoring 41 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, making him the absolute hero of the team's victory.

After the game, Tang Tian had followed Williams to the press conference, and they hadn't had time to celebrate properly.

Metta World Peace even started an impromptu rap at this time.

"Tonight, we are all Avengers. You are Thor, I am Hulk, just missing a Black Widow, a Black Widow that Durant wants..."

Tang Tian was about to be defeated by Metta World Peace's rap.

But his teammates were very involved in Metta World Peace's rhythm, and Tang Tian also got up and joined in the fun.

"Just missing a Black Widow, a Black Widow that Durant wants to drink bathwater from."

…

The Pelicans' players were having fun in the locker room, and the fans on social media were also going wild.

"The only one who can defend Tang Tian is Tang Tian, ​​but unfortunately he is no longer on the Spurs."

"I heard Holt fainted from anger and was sent to the hospital. I don't know if it's true or not."

"I don't think so, although it's kind of awkward for a player you let go of to score 40+ points on your team."

"I think even if it's true, it's understandable. After all, this team is called the Spurs. I've forgotten who the last player to score 40+ points on the Spurs was."

"I think Buford is probably not far from being fired. He made his boss so angry that he was sent to the hospital."

"Haha, I'm actually impressed by this operation. I think it's even more magical than when the Hornets traded Kobe or the Raptors let go of McGrady. After all, even with a poison pill contract, the salary for the first two years is only 5 million."

"I didn't realize it until you mentioned it, he only makes 5 million this season!"

"A scoring champion for 5 million?"

"It's difficult to be the scoring champion, right? How many points is he averaging now? Has anyone checked?"

"Averages 27.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.1 blocks, with a 47.5% shooting percentage and a 43.6% three-point shooting percentage."

"Almost 28 points?! Looking at it this way, it's really not impossible!"

"That's right, his crazy scoring can help the team win, and the Pelicans have no reason not to let him continue doing so."

"Haha, a 5 million scoring champion! Brothers! The fans of my Big Easy are going to wake up laughing!"

"Davis: So he's not here to assist me? Txtx~"

"The scoring champion belongs to Kevin Durant." A comment from a Godfather fan.

"Is this Durant's alt account? Tsk tsk, speaking of which, the scoring champion has always been synonymous with Durant in recent years. Anthony snatched it last year, and if Tang snatches it again this year..."

"That must be a very cool thing, haha!"

…

After staying in the hospital overnight, Holt went home to recuperate.

He was just anxious and didn't have any major problems.

After resting for two days, he recovered almost completely. He was resting in the living room downstairs when an uninvited guest arrived.

The team's general manager, RC Buford.

In the past, Buford would come to see him with Popovich, but this time he came alone, which seemed a bit strange.

However, Buford's first sentence made him understand the intention.

"I want to resign."

After hearing this, Holt felt a little dizzy again.

ps: Some people have been纠结 (jiū jié, hung up) about the difference between gan ba (dry pull-up) and jump shots. Go back and flip through Chapter 366! I explained it clearly in that chapter!

ps: Thanks to Meng Long Shen 1 for the ten thousand reward!!