Boston Celtics Rest as Usual

"Goodwin, are you kidding me? This is the most critical stretch of the season. How can we possibly rest players now? Don't forget—who was it that made those bold promises in front of all those media reporters, declaring that we would break the record? If we fail to do it, you know perfectly well how terrifying the tidal wave of public criticism will be. I don't need to spell it out for you!"

Coach Jack paused briefly before continuing, "That is exactly why this team will support you with everything we have. After all, the most important thing is for us to create a glorious record that belongs to us together!"

At that moment, upon hearing that Goodwin actually wanted to follow the practice of previous seasons and rotate players for rest in order to better prepare for the upcoming playoffs, Coach Jack immediately flew into a rage.

After all, Goodwin had once declared in front of countless media reporters that he would lead the team past the Chicago Bulls this season.

If they truly succeeded, it would naturally be a cause for universal celebration. Both Goodwin himself and the record they created together would undoubtedly rise to an even greater height.

However, if they failed to achieve their goal, Goodwin would undoubtedly become the target of public condemnation, enduring a torrent of criticism and rebukes from every direction.

Though the major media outlets were currently full of praise for Goodwin, showering him with compliments, the slightest mistake leading to failure would bring a storm of public backlash crashing down upon him.

Just think back to Jordan. When he first announced his retirement, how many people had begged and pleaded, trying every possible means to persuade him to return to the court and save the league?

And when Jordan truly