NBA's Super Troublemaker

Chapter 51 The prison team, living up to expectations, has run into trouble again.

Inside the Harvard University coffee shop.

Li He and Mark Zuckerberg were having a lively conversation, and the prototype of Facebook was gradually being perfected.

Mark Zuckerberg never dreamed that a brute with a history of scandals in the NBA would have such profound insights into social media.

For example, the "like" feature proposed by Hansen Lee was something that neither he nor his roommates had thought of.

With just a simple click, users can feel the connection between themselves and others, and this positive interaction can double the user experience.

The two chatted for two hours without realizing it, and Mark Zuckerberg finally came to a conclusion:

The news in the media is all fake.

Hansen Lee is by no means a rude and unruly player. The amount of knowledge and insights he possesses is comparable to any professor at Harvard University!

It's fantastic to have someone like this invest in you!

Zuckerberg also advised, "Hanson, you may be great in the NBA, but I feel that with your intelligence, going to Harvard University is the best way out."

"In the NBA, you can only become a shining star in the sports world, but with learning, you can change the world!"

Li He chuckled and said, "Mark, you flatter me. I really like basketball, and some of the ideas in my head need a professional like you to put them into practice."

"That's a real shame..." Zuckerberg felt that Harvard University had lost an honorary alumnus.

The two hit it off immediately. Li He invested $20 as seed money for Facebook, while Zuckerberg, a pragmatist, began preparing for Facebook's launch.

One party provides the capital, and the other provides the technology, with each party holding a 50% stake. As for the subsequent establishment of a company or other matters, Li He will have Dan Fagan handle those related matters.

The conversation was very pleasant, and 19-year-old Zuckerberg felt a wonderful sense of having met a kindred spirit.

He believed that once this thing appeared, it would definitely cause a huge uproar across the United States!

……

After the conversation, Li He took a taxi back to the hotel, only to find that Zach Randolph was gone.

Without a doubt, the chubby kid has gone off to have some fun.

Even with the team's "25 guarantees" at the beginning of the season, it was impossible to keep these dissolute players in check at all times.

Not only Zach Randolph, but Li He guessed that Bonzi Wells, Rashid Wallace, and Little Flying Squirrel, among others, were probably out having fun too.

With three consecutive wins, the team's coach turned a blind eye to these things.

And that's the result.

The following night, in their game against the Celtics, the Trail Blazers, who were favored to go on a four-game winning streak, completely disappointed their fans and the media.

The team was completely lost, suffering a humiliating 20-point defeat to the Celtics on the road.

Even during a timeout in the third quarter, there was footage of Damon Stoudemire arguing with head coach Maurice Cheeks on the sidelines.

The Trail Blazers' three-game winning streak in the new season was snapped, exposing the team's current situation.

Maurice Cheeks still lacks control over his players, which prevents him from effectively adjusting the game as head coach.

When the prison team is playing well, their talent makes them incredibly effective.

However, if the situation turns against them and they fall behind, they will be in a difficult position.

They started fighting haphazardly, blaming each other, and giving up on themselves.

When the head coach loses control of the locker room, these problems spread like a virus, paralyzing the team.

as predicted.

In their next away game against the Heat, the Trail Blazers lost again to a relatively strong team.

After the loss, the atmosphere in the locker room was oppressive and gloomy. Coach Maurice Cheeks was furious in the locker room, accusing some players of not being worthy of the word "professional" and of behaving unprofessionally on the field.

Then, an outrageous scene unfolded.

Bonzi Wells, the troublemaker, has had an extremely poor season, averaging only 8.2 points per game with a 40% field goal percentage, far less than half of last season's performance.

He suddenly erupted in the locker room, smashing things in front of all the team members, causing a chaotic scene and leaving Maurice Cheeks quite embarrassed.

Whether it's Damon Stoudemire or Bonzi Wells, these regulars at the police station, when they get carried away, don't care if you're a coach or not, they just vent their frustrations.

Unless one resorts to force like Li He did, reasoning with them is completely ineffective.

Even the assistant coach and other players' attempts to persuade him were to no avail.

At this point, both of the team's biggest troublemakers had developed serious estrangement from Maurice Cheeks.

Local Portland media outlets also reported on the locker room issue immediately.

After a three-game winning streak, they've suffered two consecutive losses. The prison team's style remains unchanged, and there's no hope in sight!

Damon Stoudemire publicly criticized coaches as unprofessional, saying such coaches cannot lead their teams to victory!

[Bonzi Wells has been performing poorly since the start of the season. Is there any point in keeping him with the team?]

Trash is trash; you can't expect a bunch of prisoners to play the entire season obediently!

[A pleasant surprise! The Trail Blazers haven't had a player arrested in 37 days! This is an epic improvement!]

[Hanson Lee, suspended for three games, is finally making his comeback!]

After a three-game winning streak, Portland fans' goodwill towards the Jail team had begun to recover.

Some veteran fans even spontaneously organized themselves to go to the Rose Stadium to cheer on the team after this three-game away trip.

Well, that's how it turned out.

A three-game losing streak, coupled with various problems that surfaced in the locker room, instantly extinguished the hopes that had just begun to rise.

These bastard players really don't deserve the fans' support!

Upon returning to Portland, Li He witnessed the protests by fans on the streets and alleys on his way back to his apartment after training.

Some were sprayed directly onto the wall with paint, while others were pasted on.

As a member of the team, regardless of the prison team's reputation outside, Li He felt a strange sense of belonging.

After all, this is where his NBA career began.

He hopes to see the team change its current situation and also hopes that the fans can give their support.

As a rookie who has only played two games, Li He is unable to turn the tide for the time being. He can only rely on his performance and hard work to gradually win back the fans' reputation and the team's image.

In fact, fans don't want much; they just want a team that is positive, hardworking, and dedicated, and that's enough to win their support.

Even so, the Trail Blazers still couldn't do it.

Walking through the streets of Portland, under the dim light, Li He began to tear down the protest signs one by one, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

As he amassed more and more protest signs, Li He continued to reflect:

"It's very difficult to try and change these problematic players."

"How can a personality formed over twenty or thirty years be changed so quickly in a short period of time?"

"Since we can't change it, let's just wash it out."

After deciding to eliminate some of his teammates, Li He first set a goal for himself.

That means playing well in the game, giving the management hope, and then having more say in the matter.

Let's start with the next game against the 76ers!