Detroit XX Hotel:
Mike Brown deliberately left his room and headed toward the gym.
According to the assistant coaches, Su Yi often stayed up late on road trips and came to the gym for extra training.
Mike Brown of course thought extra training was a good thing.
But when it came to Su Yi, Mike Brown really didn't recommend that he train extra.
Su Yi was probably the hardest-working player Mike Brown had ever seen on the Cleveland Cavaliers. No one came close.
Sure enough, when Mike Brown arrived at the gym, he saw a player furiously lifting weights.
"Su, I knew you'd be here."
Mike Brown shook his head as he spoke.
"Coach, it's so late. Why aren't you asleep?"
Hearing the voice, Su Yi turned toward the gym entrance. When he saw Mike Brown, he couldn't help asking.
"You know it's late, Su. Why are you still here?"
Mike Brown replied crossly. Then he walked in, plopped down not far from Su Yi, and continued:
"Su, you have to understand that you're the core of our Cavaliers.
"How far we go this season really depends on you.
"You absolutely cannot get injured! Do you understand?"
Mike Brown was constantly worried that Su Yi would get hurt. After all, Su Yi was yellow-skinned.
And it wasn't just yellow-skinned players—even black-skinned players weren't necessarily indestructible!
One careless injury could ruin a career.
So many promising players had been brought down by injuries.
Mike Brown didn't want to see Su Yi end up that way.
Hearing Mike Brown's words, Su Yi stopped and set down the equipment before assuring him:
"Coach, I really appreciate it.
"But I know my body very well, and I take good care of it.
"I promise that from now on, I'll have the team doctor check