NBA: Warrior godfather.

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"The Warriors' trade strategy really confuses me," a commentator said. "Even if they're looking for a full rebuild, they could've tried for a trade with a team holding a high pick. The Knicks showed strong interest in Monta Ellis, and with James around, the Cavaliers' first-round picks won't hold much value..."

"The contracts of Big Z and Varejao will expire next summer, which could open up a lot of salary cap space for the Warriors. Maybe they have big plans for the offseason, but for now, I'll give this trade a C!"

Many sports columnists and commentators were equally skeptical about the Warriors' deal. Had the Cavaliers not included three first-round picks, critics would likely have compared this to the infamous trade of Gasol by the Grizzlies to the Lakers. Despite the picks, "steal" and "rip-off" were terms commonly seen in reactions.

Warriors fans flooded social media, venting their anger on Liam Gonzalez and Larry Riley's accounts:

"We don't want a Brazilian with curly hair or a bald Lithuanian! We want Monta and Steph!"

"Dammit, Coach G, dammit, Larry Riley! I thought this team was finally rising after getting rid of Chris Cohan, but now three of our best players are gone! Liam, take yourself back to Indiana! You're not welcome in Oakland!"

"Are we supposed to rely only on Stephen Curry now? Sure, he's fun to watch, but I don't think he'll score in the NBA like he did in the NCAA. It's a whole different level here—he can shoot, but Monta is still our main guy!"

In his office, Larry Riley scrolled through the furious comments, feeling pangs of frustration and even a little despair.

They're hurt, but so am I—this wasn't even my decision!

If only they knew, he was just as skeptical about the trade. But he wasn't the one making the calls here…

Larry opened Twitter, logged into his anonymous account, and tweeted, "What would you do if your boss never listened? Another day taking the fall for someone else..."

The middle-aged man felt bitter, but he couldn't speak openly, so he could only grumble anonymously.

After posting, Larry refreshed the page, noticing that Liam Gonzalez had just posted a new tweet:

"I'd like to clarify that all draft decisions and trades of the Warriors, including this recent one with the Cavaliers, were my own. Thank you all for your support."

The tweet instantly drew attention—it was Liam's first post!

"Haha, who's supporting you? You're dreaming."

"Coach G, I misjudged you. I thought you'd be the savior of the Warriors, not their gravedigger. Please leave the Warriors!"

"To the person above, remember, he's the owner of the Warriors."

"Doesn't matter if he's the owner; he can't just make reckless trades! I say the league should investigate this!"

"Boo-hoo, we're doomed with this guy in charge!"

But after that tweet, Liam disappeared from the platform. After a while, fans finished venting and dispersed.

Some fans did support Liam, especially those who remembered his success with the Bulldogs:

"Liam, I'm with you! You brought a championship to the Bulldogs, and you'll bring one to the Warriors."

"I don't get the haters. Steph Curry alone is more than enough for us. He's a three-time NCAA scoring champion—who needs Monta Ellis?"(Visionary)

Yet these voices were rare. Most fans ridiculed and attacked him, some resorting to offensive comments. The wave of criticism and hostility only added to Larry Riley's unease.

Ugh!

Sure, Liam was assertive, but his pay was high enough to back it up.

Even if the decision felt hasty and the trade somewhat risky, the Warriors were his team. And they still had Curry. So why were people being so harsh on him?

Suddenly, Larry forgot his complaints and typed out a defense for Liam from his anonymous account:

"The boss…"

No, scratch that.

"Coach G is a championship-level coach; he must have his own reasons for this..."

…

The uproar over the trade gradually died down, though Warriors fans held on to their frustrations. People slowly shifted their focus to other news.

In such a vast league, breaking news always awaits around the corner.

But one team hadn't caught much attention: Oklahoma City. Though the Thunder boasted young talents like Durant, Westbrook, and Harden, they rarely made headlines.

The Thunder didn't quite live up to their name—they were far from thunderous.

After relocating to Oklahoma, this former powerhouse, once known as the Seattle SuperSonics, had sunk to the bottom of the league. The draft became the highlight of their year.

But assistant coach Ron Adams had high hopes for the Thunder in the upcoming season.

The 61-year-old assistant had worked with Coach Brooks to establish the team's defensive system and had witnessed the relentless effort of the Thunder's young players.

Ron was confident they'd surprise the league this year, despite last season's disappointing 23-59 record.

This belief stemmed from witnessing the young players' dedication in their offseason training.

Although the players were hard at work, Ron's vacation had just begun after his return from the Caribbean.

With a book of poetry in hand, Ron sat on his balcony, a freshly brewed cup of coffee beside him. Outside, rain drizzled beyond the balcony eaves.

After 15 years as an assistant coach, Ron's favorite hobby was reading poetry.

"Ding-dong—"

The doorbell rang, and he heard his wife answering it. Moments later, she called out,

"Ron, someone's here to see you!"

Setting down his poetry book, Ron slipped into his slippers, walked downstairs, and reached the entryway.

Before him stood a young man with tan skin, seemingly in his twenties.

"Are you… Coach G?" Ron Adams instantly recognized him, looking surprised.

The visitor was Liam Gonzalez, who smiled politely and said,

"Hello, Mr. Adams. You can call me Liam."

Looking at the slender, dignified older man before him, Liam's determination on this mission solidified.

"Is there something I can help you with?" Ron asked, gesturing for Liam to sit with him.

Ron was the Thunder's assistant coach, while Liam owned the Warriors. They had no direct ties—unless…

Just as a vague thought formed, Liam said sincerely,

"Mr. Adams, I'd like to invite you to join the Warriors as an assistant coach, responsible for our defensive work."

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