After Wang Liang was selected by the Lakers this season, Wang Yi felt that he did not yet have NBA-level ability, so he sent him to the South Bay Lakers to develop.
He was not recalled until the end of the season.
Wang Liang had not played a single minute in the Playoffs either.
Wang Yi had the team call him back only so he could experience the atmosphere of the Playoffs and the Finals.
To put it bluntly, Wang Liang was a Water Boy at this point, exactly like Wang Yi when he had first entered the league.
Wang Liang sat beside the water cooler. He hurriedly took out a cup, poured a glass of water, and handed it to Wang Yi.
"Brother Yi."
Then Wang Liang looked eagerly at Wang Yi, holding up the cup as he waited expectantly for him to drink.
At such a crucial moment in the Finals, Wang Liang wanted to do something for the team too.
Since he could not get on the court, even pouring Wang Yi a glass of water from the sideline made him feel useful.
However, to Wang Liang's surprise, Wang Yi did not drink the water.
Instead, he stood up and carried the cup over to Phil Jackson.
He handed the cup to Phil Jackson.
Phil Jackson subconsciously took the cup and had a sip.
Only then did Wang Yi speak.
"Don't worry, Coach. I won't let you lose this game."
Phil Jackson looked at Wang Yi in surprise.
To be honest, Phil Jackson himself had no confidence that they could win this game.
Why was Wang Yi so confident?
When the fourth quarter had just ended and Wang Yi came off the court, he had dropped heavily into his chair. He looked utterly exhausted, as though he