Praising a rookie player as an MVP is quite a rare occurrence for him.
But since the atmosphere has been set, it's hard not to go with the flow.
In the second half, after Zeng Xingyang continuously played against Little Thomas, he found a way to win the game.
As long as Little Thomas is taken down, this game can be won.
Mike Malone has completely grasped the future direction of the team during this period.
Building tactics around Zeng Xingyang and Jokic, the team has a chance to win the championship.
Both of them have very strong creativity on the court.
Although they both have their own flaws, these flaws can be compensated for.
The Chinese media reporters are satisfied with Mike Malone's praise.
Mike Malone's status with Chinese media and fans has undergone a roller-coaster of changes.
Initially, when he made Zeng Xingyang play as a substitute, he was criticized as foolish, incompetent, and rigid in coaching.