"Newton is greater than me."
"It's not about Newton, you understand what I mean, Sonny."
"You mean I'm getting old, should stop mingling with the rookie training camp."
"Oh no no no, I wouldn't dare, it's just... you know, sometimes having you here isn't particularly convenient for us."
Adelman has been handling the Trail Blazers' rookie training camp for years, working with the management to find gaps and fill the roster.
Gan Guoyang's presence indeed could boost morale and attract newcomers, but on the flip side, it also disrupted the coaching team's rhythm.
"Alright, I won't attend the rookie training camp next season, I'll find a place to train on my own."
"Hey! Sonny! You know that's not what I meant, Sonny!"
On the third day, Gan Guoyang withdrew from this season's rookie training camp, and Adelman had to call to apologize.
