Some are happy and some are sad.

While the University of Kansas was celebrating, it was a completely different scene on the University of Texas side.

The University of Texas fans at the scene could not hide the disappointment on their faces.

Although they did realize before the game that it would be difficult to defeat this complete Kansas team, they have already reached the finals. If you don't want the home team to win, it's impossible.

Reality is something everyone can see, but not everyone can accept it.

Compared to the fans, the ones who were even more depressed at this time were the University of Texas players.

After successfully revenge in the regular season, they thought they had the ability to defeat Kansas.

But the facts seemed to tell them that what they defeated was just a remnant of Kansas.

A mood of depression, even frustration, spreads on the University of Texas bench.

Durant and Lin Ying also lowered their heads.

If it's because they themselves didn't perform well, or because Kansas played beyond their standards, then they will definitely lose unconvinced.

At this moment, their faces will definitely have the word unwillingness written all over them, and they are even thinking about how to train after the game.

But when you lose a game based on pure strength gap, you will feel more helpless and frustrated than unwilling.

Barnes noticed the state of his players and knew what he should do at this time.

He walked to the middle of the team members and gathered them together.

"Children, it's a pity that we failed to win the championship this year, but we still have a long way to go. Nothing can make you lower your heads and raise your heads!"

Although the celebrations of Kansas fans not far away were loud, Barnes' words were as clear and resonant as before.

“Keep working hard as always and become better and stronger in the following games. This is the direction we strive for.

We must unite as one, play for each other, and fight side by side like a family!"

Barnes said, extending his hand to the players.

From his words and his eyes, you can feel something called perseverance.

That's not just chicken soup, it's an inspiration that touches the soul.

The fighting spirit of the University of Texas players was reawakened.

Durant started, and everyone else put their hands on the back of Barnes's hand one after another.

"Longhorn!"

Together they chanted the University of Texas slogan.

By this time, the celebration on the Kansas side was almost complete.

"One last thing."

Barnes continued to speak to his team members.

"Now go and congratulate our opponents as champions, go up to them, shake their hands one by one, and thank each one of them.

They won honorably, I know it hurts, but they won honorably.

Give them praise, then leave the field, go back to the locker room, go back to the hotel, get some sleep, and continue fighting tomorrow."

When Barnes said this, the emotions of the team members had almost calmed down.

At his signal, the players sitting on the bench stood up one after another.

But Durant still sat there frustrated.

Barnes still couldn't help it at this time:

"Kids, you did a great job this season, really great, it's my problem, I didn't do a good enough job."

When he said this, his eyes were a little red.

Although this game does not necessarily mean the end of the season, losing to the same opponent for two consecutive seasons should be the one that feels most uncomfortable for him as the head coach.

Lin Ying looked at his head coach blankly at this time.

He discovered that the person he had in mind as being stern, stubborn, and irritable, and who was called "Angry Rick" by his teammates, was actually a very good coach.

He finally pulled Durant up and followed the players to complete the final handshake ceremony.

Although it was frustrating to lose as Barnes said, they still expressed their congratulations to the Kansas players as Barnes said.

This attitude has also earned them the rewards they deserve.

"You are much better than last year."

"Kevin, you don't know how much effort we put in to prevent you."

"Lin, would you like to consider transferring to Kansas? We can win the championship."

…

The Kansas players responded after hearing the congratulations from the Texas players.

Lin Ying didn't expect what was said on the other side.

But it was at this moment that he realized that what Barnes said to them was not only to encourage morale, but also to teach them how to face failure correctly.

The road to basketball is long, and as long as you keep moving forward, failure is inevitable.

If you cannot accept failure calmly, or even become depressed and depressed because of failure, or even doubt and lose yourself, how can you talk about starting over from the beginning?

Think about a great player like the "God of Basketball" Jordan, who suffered repeated defeats against the Pistons in the early stages of his career.

If he had not learned to face failure, he would have been destroyed before Phil Jackson came.

After completing the handshake ceremony, most of the University of Texas players returned to the locker room as requested by Barnes.

But Lin Ying and Durant stayed.

Durant came down because Wanda came down at this time, while Lin Ying simply wanted to accompany Durant.

He understood what Barnes was trying to do, but Durant still looked frustrated.

After all, Durant's goal was so lofty, but now he fell here, and fell at the feet of Kansas once again.

But it turns out that Durant's success is really closely related to Wanda.

Because after saying a few words and realizing that Durant wasn't listening at all, Wanda directly... slapped Durant twice!

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

Symmetrical to the left and right, Lin Ying was stunned on the spot.
Chapter completed!