In the away locker room at Toyota Center, everyone looked at each other.

A three-time finals VP winner took the initiative to propose that he would play as a substitute?

I've never seen this scene before.

As head coach Donovan did have the idea of ​​letting one of the three players play as a substitute.

Especially in the first game, Li Liang played very well with Augustine, Witts and others.

But this idea just flashed by, and Donovan wanted to sit in the Thunder coach for a while.

But he knew that Li Liang actually offered to play as a substitute himself, and it was so straightforward and neat.

He didn't believe it very much, he thought Li Liang must be joking.

"No, Bruce, I think it's a waste to let you play as a substitute. We will have other tactical arrangements and adjustments to exert the strength of the whole team..."

Donovan's tone was a little panicked, how could he not panic?

I was just trying to adjust it behind closed doors, but the number one figure in the team said he wanted to play as a substitute?

If this is true, what will the fans think and what will the team boss think?

What will the coaches of other teams in the league think of him? You can't even play with two two kings. What's the use of you?

Donovan was under great pressure, and he was worried that this was Li Liang's attitude of retreating to advancing.

Unexpectedly, Li Liang took it seriously. He said nonsense and could he not take it seriously after he took the task?

The system has given the first step in this task [playing as a substitute, completing 10 games and scoring first in the game.]

The system has more tricks than before. The previous tasks were done in one step, and if they were completed, they would be rewarded. If they were not completed, they would continue next time.

The task of this [Bench Life] is different. It divides into many steps and is part of the [Achievement System]. After all the steps are completed, it will be rewarded very well.

As for what reward it is, Li Liang doesn't know.

It shouldn't be too bad anyway.

Now this system has evolved, and has begun to learn from some operators and started selling packages.

In the past, they were all single tasks, but now they are templates and series tasks. I wonder if they will charge halfway through it?

Donovan was still thinking about Li Liang's intention, but Li Liang was thinking about the system tasks.

Mike Brown approached and asked Li Liang, "Bruce, are you sure you're not kidding?"

Li Liang nodded, "No joke, I miss the time to be a substitute."

When Brown heard this, his scalp was tingling and he suddenly returned to the time when Li Lianggang came to the Lakers as a substitute.

As soon as the guy sat down next to him, he started to say "Coach asked me to go", which almost made Brown fall apart.

Finally, he was finally lifted to the starting lineup, and he was spared this pain.

But thinking about it carefully, that time is really missing.

...

The Thunder lost to the Rockets, and the first defeat was encountered in just three consecutive victories at the beginning of the season, which surprised many people.

The power of the three Thunder giants has not been completely revealed, and Donovan is indeed under great pressure.

On the other hand, the Thunder's strongest rival in the West, the Warriors slaughtered the Grizzlies by 50 points, showing extremely strong momentum.

The Rockets have won four consecutive victories after defeating the Thunder.

Dwight Howard felt pretty good in the Rockets and got a big release.

Internally, Donovan asked General Manager Presti for advice and expressed Li Liang's idea of ​​being a substitute.

Presti was also quite surprised that a player of Li Liang, a rank-level player, took the initiative to be a substitute?

This guy is really unique.

Many superstar players have never played as a substitute in their lives and have been starting since the first NBA game.

It would be an insult to them to play as a substitute.

All the stars who are willing to play as substitutes are in a great team and need him to contribute.

For example, Havericek is in the Celtics and Ginobili is in the Spurs.

They are real teams, and the teams they are in need of retirement to their jerseys.

Li Liang is indeed a big star to Thunder, but he knows from top to bottom that he is likely to be a passerby who brings glory.

Unexpectedly, for the sake of the team and for victory, he was willing to make such a great sacrifice so early.

This is just a loss of one game, and the Thunder have enough adjustment ability.

Of course, if Li Liang is willing to play as a substitute, it will be good news for the whole team.

Presti couldn't help but sigh. It seems that in this world of materialism, there are really people who don't value false reputation and can truly consider the collective and the team. Is this the great dedication respected by the country on the other side of the Pacific?

This touch spread quickly throughout the Thunder team, from staff to players, from boss to sweeping aunties.

On November 3, the Thunder team returned to Oklahoma to prepare for the home game between the Thunder on the 4th.

After Li Liang arrived at the training hall, Li Liang felt that from the guard guard to the uncle in the laundry room, from Kevin Durant to head coach Donovan, everyone looked at him with a sense of respect.

This is the admiration of morally noble people.

Kevin Durant's dissatisfaction with Li Liang has completely disappeared.

He was not impressed by Li Liang's football skills, but by his noble spirit.

If Li Liang is a veteran who has been playing basketball for more than ten years and cannot win the championship to hold his thighs, just forget it.

Li Liang is at his peak, and he is here to teach you how to win the championship.

After hearing this news, several Thunder bosses were also moved and privately stated that if they win the championship, even if Li Liang only stays for one season, he will retire his jersey.

Anyway, Li Liang took on a task and became a person with noble moral qualities.

...

On the evening of November 4, the Energy Arena, the fifth game of the Thunder's new season, the opponent was the Toronto Raptors.

The Raptors also achieved four consecutive victories in the first four games. Although they always failed in the playoffs, the Raptors have always maintained a good momentum and are moving forward steadily in the regular season.

Before the game started, the Thunder reported their starting players list. When the technical officer saw that Li Liang was not in the starting lineup, he said strangely, "Is Bruce Lee injured? There is no news that he is on the injury list..."

"No, no, Bruce Lee is on the bench." The Thunder staff explained.

The people at the technical station couldn't believe that Lei Ting actually put Li Liang on the bench?

What is the difference between putting Jordan on the bench? Does Donovan don’t want to be a coach?

"Oh, Bruce volunteered to be a substitute, he proposed it himself." The Thunder staff added.

Then, when the game is about to begin, the player introduction will be held at the beginning.

Li Liang was still on the opening list, but when the players took off their coats and went on the game, Li Liang sat back on the bench with the substitute players.

The one who replaced Li Liang's starting position was Thunder veteran Nick Collison.

The fans all felt it was a bit incredible. In the fifth game, Li Liang actually came to the bench?

The commentator on the scene exclaimed when introducing the start of both sides.

You should know that many stars are unwilling to play as substitutes.

Especially those stars who have been a All-Star all year round, even if their strength declines severely in the later stages of their careers, they are still unwilling to play as a substitute.

Li Liang was just sitting on the bench like this?

It's really incredible. I don't know what kind of personal charm and iron-fisted methods Donovan has.

Actually, he didn't have either, Li Liang was voluntarily.

Li Liang sat on the bench, with Mike Brown sitting next to him as usual. Everything seemed to be back to his days in the Los Angeles Lakers.

"Mike, I want to drink water."

"The game has just begun, you haven't played yet."

"I know, but I want to drink water."

"Okay, I'll hand you water."

Li Liang wanted to drink water not because he was thirsty, he just felt a little bored.

I was really a little uncomfortable sitting on the bench at once.

It seems that you need to adapt a little.

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Chapter completed!