"Larry!"
Spit flying, Rivers suddenly pointed an arm behind him without turning his head.
Larry Hughes, whose name had just been called, jumped in surprise.
Rivers rushed up to Larry Hughes, his eyes fierce. "To me, you're the best perimeter defender in the league. You have an incredible ability to completely freeze an opponent. You also have amazing offensive skills. Larry, believe me, everyone underestimates you!"
"But I," Rivers pounded his own chest, "I know what you're capable of. You have the potential to be a star, to become the best guard on the planet!"
Larry Hughes just stared and nodded.
'Even I don't believe that.'
Rivers paid him no mind and continued, "I need your passion! I need your toughness! You're going to lock down Parker for me and show him you're not to be trifled with!"
"Yes, Coach." Beads of nervous sweat formed on Larry Hughes's forehead.
From the corner, Chen Yu silently shook his head.
