That guy Larry, in three years of coaching, how many critical moments have been turned around by Gan?
Why do I have to think so much about these things? Carl felt he was really foolish, really naive.
Carl indeed was a bit naive. During his time as an assistant coach, he focused on offensive tactics without realizing that as the NBA's head coach, tactics are supplemental; knowing how to utilize players and resources effectively is key.
He hadn't truly stepped out of the assistant coach's role, hadn't completed the mental transition.
Once I got my mind clear, things indeed became simpler.
However, Carl was rather diplomatic, using Kobe, hinting at Gan a little, and then eased into a favorable position.
This move was somewhat juvenile, Gan Guoyang could see through it, but he didn't mind, as their ideas aligned.
With the return of two star players, the Trail Blazers maintained their original starting lineup.
