So far, he'd only scored 2 points.
Iverson already had 6.
'What is that kid Tracy McGrady doing? It's the All-Star Game! You should learn from O'Neal!'
"David."
Adelman looked at David Robinson and waved him onto the court.
'With O'Neal's attitude, what else could he do? Might as well let him rest on the bench.'
At the same time, Adelman also subbed out J Kidd for Finley.
'Watching J Kidd's shooting was enough to make his blood pressure skyrocket.'
"Guys," Adelman said earnestly, "I know this is just an All-Star Game, but we can't be trailing by this much. Besides, if we lose with a lineup like ours, wouldn't that be a little too embarrassing?"
Before the game, all the media in the United States had assumed the West would win for sure. If they lost, it would be a huge loss of face.
'As the head coach, I don't really care, but if you superstars don't care either, then I'll just have to accept it.'
"So, get serious."
