[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sports-medicine-master-system":3,"chapter-sports-medicine-master-system-sports-medicine-master-system-chapter-32":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Sports Medicine Master System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1485056,1932,"Chapter 32: The Team Needs You","sports-medicine-master-system-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>November 25th. The Magic were at home for the second game of a back-to-back, facing the last-place team in the East, the Hawks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the pre-game press conference, a reporter from the *Sentinel* asked Rivers a pointed question. \"Coach, we know Orlando is a small market. We can’t compete with New York or Los Angeles. But this summer, we still managed to sign two stars to max contracts, forming the fantastic Gemini.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since the season started, our record has been a complete mess. We’re on a five-game losing streak, and many fans are unhappy with the team’s performance. Do you feel your coaching is a factor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporter’s eyes were fixed on Rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other reporters in the room instantly perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Are they firing shots at Rivers?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last season, he had led a group of unknowns to win Coach of the Year. Back then, he’d triumphantly told the media that if the team had stars, he would take the Magic even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, this summer, he got his wish. The team signed two major stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result? The team was near the bottom of the East and currently on a five-game losing streak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t his responsibility, whose was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he was the reigning Coach of the Year, but he was still a rookie. If he wasn’t going to take the heat, who would?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the podium, Rivers’s expression was grim. He considered the question for a moment before explaining, \"We’ve had a tough schedule to start the season and lost a lot of those games, but I don’t believe it has anything to do with my coaching. After all, our roster isn’t at full strength. Our biggest star is still on the injured list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Rivers’s tone shifted. \"I’m not pointing fingers at anyone. I just hope the fans can be more understanding and recognize how serious the team’s current predicament is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After answering, before any reporter could ask another question, Rivers abruptly stood up and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the reporters staring at one another in stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rivers has a point, though. Hill got injured after just two games. It’s not like he could do anything about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How bad is Hill’s injury, really? I thought it was just a sprained ankle. It’s been three weeks, why is there no sign of his return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was moving around just fine at that charity event a couple of days ago, wasn’t he? He should be able to start practicing with the team by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that one statement, Rivers had shifted the media’s focus entirely onto the injured Hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Rivers returned to the locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped his hands, motioned for the players to gather around, and announced the night’s starting lineup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tracy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rivers looked at Tracy McGrady, an ice pack wrapped around his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In yesterday’s game against the Celtics, Tracy McGrady had made a spectacular play. He backed down his defender on the baseline, shook off Paul Pierce with a fake, and drove to the rim. When Tony Battie came over to help, he threw down a ferocious one-handed poster dunk over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an incredible play, but afterward, Tracy McGrady’s right shoulder had been sore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billings had examined it and concluded it wasn’t serious. He’d already received treatment today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you’re exhausted.\" It was the second game of a back-to-back, after all. \"But we’ve lost five straight. We can’t lose again. The team needs you, you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes in the room turned to Tracy McGrady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weariness in Tracy McGrady’s sleepy eyes gave way to determination as he nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This summer, he had left the Raptors for the Magic without so much as a goodbye, all because he was unwilling to live in his cousin’s shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He was the one who made it to the league first. He was the one who had recommended that the Raptors’ front office acquire Carter.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But Carter became the starter. Carter made it to the All-Star game first.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He was like a blazing sun, stealing all his glory.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, coming to the Magic this year, Tracy McGrady was in a do-or-die state of mind. He wanted to show the world that he wasn’t just Vincent Carter’s cousin—he was Tracy McGrady!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his body was exhausted and his shoulder still ached, as long as the team needed him, he would get on the court and lead them to victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rivers nodded in satisfaction and announced the starting lineup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 7:00 PM, the players for both teams took the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the players were going through their final warm-ups, the once-quiet stands suddenly erupted with a thunderous cheer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tracy McGrady and the other players turned to see what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, emerging from the players’ tunnel, was the white-haired Magic owner, Rich DeVos, with Hill at his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was dressed in a tailored suit, a kind smile on his face. Every movement was as elegant as a gentleman’s. A casual wave to the stands was met with a tidal wave of cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Tracy McGrady, who was on the court, couldn’t help but stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Now that’s a star,’ he thought. He knew many of the fans in attendance had bought tickets just to see Hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill came to the sideline and hugged Rivers, then his teammates one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you supposed to be resting up? What are you doing here?\" Monty whispered as he hugged Hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill’s smile didn’t waver. \"Rich invited me. Besides, I’m recovering well. Normal activity is no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monty nodded and didn’t press the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media was in a frenzy, their cameras fixed on Hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill even jogged over to the opposing team’s side to exchange a few words with Dikembe Mutombo, who he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Hill took the microphone from the arena announcer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer asked him to say a few words to the fans in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the microphone, Hill was at a loss for words. He hadn’t prepared anything. After a moment’s thought, he said, \"I want to thank my teammates. They’ve been playing so hard while I’ve been injured. I also want to thank all the fans. We couldn’t win a single game without your support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for me, I’ll be back as soon as I can to help the team win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Chen Yu said I’m recovering well. It’s already been three weeks. I should be able to get back on the court very soon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena erupted in thunderous applause, with chants of \"Hill! Hill!\" echoing off the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 7:30 PM, the game officially tipped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the sidelines, Hill looked at Gabriel in confusion. \"John, are you telling me I have to go on the court at halftime and play a game with the kids from Saint Mark’s Primary School?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why didn’t anyone tell me about this beforehand?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gabriel smiled. \"It was Rich’s idea. If you lead the kids to a win, he’ll donate 100,000 US dollars to hire therapists for them. It’s also a chance for the children to experience the atmosphere of an NBA game. It’s a good cause.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saint Mark’s Primary School was the site of the shooting a few days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Hill said, nodding resignedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Just as Gabriel said, it’s for the kids.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s just my condition...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill instinctively glanced down at his left ankle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Chen Yu’s rehabilitation plan, he had already started doing some running, jumping, and single-leg balance exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Hill figured it wouldn’t be a big problem. After all, it wasn’t a real game, just for fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A collective groan of disappointment rose from the stands behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill turned to look at the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tracy McGrady had just missed a long two-pointer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magic were near the bottom of the East, but the Hawks’ record was even worse. As the last-place team in the conference, they were clearly tanking for the number one draft pick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, the Magic were still trailing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill couldn’t help but frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If they lose to the tanking Hawks, then what hope is there of returning to the playoffs this season?’\u003C\u002Fp>",1353,"2026-06-06T03:40:36.029Z",1,"novelbin.me","e27b34e5b82e1f9dde49912028bc2f5b6bd1e1be8eecda0ecebd4f92aeec1002","sports-medicine-master-system-chapter-33","sports-medicine-master-system-chapter-31",353,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsports-medicine-master-system-cover.jpg"]