In front of the players who were easy-going, he could still control his emotions.

But in front of players like Artest who chose to confront him directly... he could no longer endure it and completely exploded.

"He can create about 6 free throw opportunities per game, but at what cost? His overall shooting percentage last season was only 39.9%! Has no one told him just how inefficient his offense is?

Moreover, if he could hand over those inefficient possessions to you to convert them into more efficient offense through organization, he would also benefit from it!

I clearly explained to him in detail over the phone that reducing his possessions does not mean reducing his shot attempts... but he just insisted on going against me! Is this really a professional player who just won a championship, instead of a court bully and team cancer?"

Qin Yue quickly learned from Ma Long about the details of his communication with Artest.

For the increasingly impatient Ma Long, Qin Yue, after some calming words, picked up the phone and called Artest.

As a result, over the phone, Artest said with a wronged expression: "He's just a young coach who's never proven his coaching ability, what does he know about basketball? I still prefer Mike (Montgomery), at least he never interferes with our team decisions.

Brother, this time you have to stand by my side, I know very well that you are the absolute leader of this team, but that damn bastard, he wants to strip away all the contributions I made for the team last season with just a few words.

What does it mean that my possession offense is inefficient? Without the free throw opportunities I created, how could we have easily beaten one opponent after another?"

Qin Yue didn't expect that the Warriors, having just changed their coach, would have such a curious chemistry.

From Ma Long's perspective, he could completely understand Ma Long's feelings.

Because in Ma Long's eyes, this Warriors team is essentially a team centered around Qin Yue, with other players just acting as tools.

So other players in the team just need to play their respective roles well.

But from Artest's viewpoint, Qin Yue could also understand Artest's grievances.

Last season, for the Warriors to win the championship, Artest definitely made sacrifices.

But now, as soon as Ma Long came, he wanted to take away his possession offense rights... How could Ah Tai, who hasn't yet, like Baron Davis, comprehended the true meaning of life, accept it, how could he be willing?

For this, Qin Yue successively persuaded Ma Long and Artest:

"Mike, you just joined the team, I think you don't need to be anxious at all, you have the time to build and update your tactical system with the Warriors. Ron was an important member of our championship run last season... and I'm sure you're also aware of the trade between the Lakers and the Grizzlies, Ron is one of the few strong defenders in the West who can put enough pressure on Kobe. So... I think you should be more patient in communicating with him."

"Ron, no matter what, Mike is our new coach, you can't let the 'Lan Jiu Gui' fire the new coach he just hired, or our defending champion would turn into a motley crew. Rest assured, can't you trust me? However, you must respect Mike, because in the new season, we will challenge for the championship with him. Think of Jermaine and Stephen's expressions after you won the championship, do you really want to make a scene with Mike and become the atmosphere disruptor in the team?"

Under Qin Yue's gentle persuasion, the conflict between Ma Long and Artest was temporarily resolved.

As for whether Artest can perfectly integrate into Ma Long's tactical system in the new season...

Qin Yue was not worried at all.

Because he wasn't the kind of leader too diplomatic to make a marquee teammate leave the team.

As long as Mike Malone can prove he's right in the new season, then Artest would have no choice but to obey.

Otherwise...

"Minnesota" will inevitably become the place where Ron Artest is exiled.

In July, as the free agent market transitioned from the initial excitement to gradually calm down, a blockbuster dropped on the 8th.

According to an ESPN report, the Cavaliers, Heat, and Pacers are about to complete a three-party trade.

In the Finals, the Heat's disastrous failure had made Riley completely disillusioned with O'Neal.

He plans to take advantage of O'Neal's performance in the regular season and the first three rounds of the preseason last season that hasn't yet been forgotten, to trade for a more outstanding partner for Wade.

In Cleveland, the championship win of good brother Qin Yue greatly shocked the young James.

Through his agent, this Chosen One has repeatedly pressured the Cavaliers' management.

Cavaliers owner Daniel Gilbert and the Cavs' front office had no choice but to bet everything.

And what about Larry Bird?

Due to disappointment with the Pacers' recent performance, plus Bird's intention to hoard more draft picks for the Pacers and patiently wait for Danny Granger's growth...

Thus, Bird, who decided to rebuild, reached an agreement with Riley and Gilbert, who both had their own desires.

Now, it's time for the Eastern teams to step up to the gambling tables and partake in the biggest gamble of the new era.

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