The Rest, Only Noise: Chapter 962 Rauf Ignited
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"Mohammad, I will go with you to the media room and let's get this over with."
Ewing didn't intend to push Rauf to "parade the streets" alone, he decided to attend the press conference with him.
Perhaps in Ewing's view, this is his support for Rauf, but in Louis' eyes, this is still not a correct decision.
Even if Ewing really degenerates from a human-like orangutan to an orangutan, the reporter will still focus on Rauf, and it is useless when God comes.
It is said to face him together, but if the reporter ignores Ewing the whole time and only cares about Rauf, what is the point of Ewing's existence?
This is a "Patriot Project" glorified by Ewing's smug thinking.
Ewing thought he had taken everyone's ideas into account, but as long as Rauf couldn't withstand the pressure brought by the media, problems would erupt.
Ewing was the player's representative, and the plan he proposed was endorsed by others. The Stocktons wanted Rauf to wipe his **** clean, and the Rodmans saw Ewing as their representative.
Louie had nothing to say, and he broke the silence when he came to the locker room with Ewing and Rauf: "I hope you know what is waiting for you in the media interview room."
"What else can it be? A bunch of disgusting people." This is Ewing's attitude towards the media.
In his eyes, the only purpose of these "disgusting people" in this world is to disgust him. He is not afraid of the media, he just resists the media. Apart from his chaotic private life, he has no other black material falling into the hands of the media.
And Rauf was the one who got caught in the braids.
The second before he walked into the media interview room, Louis felt more and more uneasy.
He couldn't help asking himself: What can I do?
Just this moment of questioning himself was not enough to change the problem in front of him. Ewing was the first to enter the interview room, followed by Rauf, and finally Louis.
In addition to the players' seats, a few meters in front of them, rows of press reception seats were filled with reporters from major newspapers across the country.
There are also some international reporters with strange signs.
As usual, the reporter adopted the interview tone of "the rain is coming".
Before asking the big questions, they ask official questions that no one is interested in.
For example, "Coach Lu, what does this victory mean to you?"
Louis can only answer: "Everything is difficult at the beginning, and starting this series with a victory is the most ideal start."
Afterwards, Ewing was asked a similar question.
His answer was perfect, in a standard official accent.
However, both parties here know that today's focus is not on the competition.
Mohammad Rauf waited silently for questions from reporters.
The reporter didn't keep him waiting long.
A minute later, a reporter stands up and reports from the house: "I'm Reggie Moody from The Charlotte Observer. Muhammad, why did you choose to avoid the opening ceremony? The national anthem is difficult for you. Is it in your ear?"
The reporter's attitude towards Rauf would be rough, which Louis and Ewing had expected.
It's just that they didn't expect the first question they asked to be so direct.
Rauf gave the reporter a cold look, not surprised that the other party raised such a question.
"Under the star-studded banner that this song sings about, there are many poor people suffering from oppression." Rauf's answer cannot be said to have exceeded Louis' expectations, but it is definitely unexpected and strong, " As an African-American ***, I look up and see a country that is schizophrenic as it condemns the atrocities committed by the Soviet Union in Afghanistan, while at the same time oppressing the Communists in the country. I live in pain every day, and I Not being able to feel the spirit of the song, I just feel like it's all a lie."
Louis closed his eyes gently.
If he were to help Rauf smooth things over, he would find a reason.
That kind of reason must make people unable to find an excuse to attack.
However, Rauf did not want to trade those reasons for a moment of peace.
Even Ewing didn't expect Rauf to say such a thing.
Is this more than treason? Can you say this? Even he couldn't say that.
But that's what Rauf said.
He speaks righteously, with correct words, and stands on the moral high ground he personally believes to shoot across the United States.
The Charlotte Observer sat down with satisfaction.
He wasn't the one who tried Rauf, he was the one who ignited the drama.
Then there was a reporter for the Asheville-Times called Kendall Simmons.
He denied Rauf's so-called American oppression of the Communist Party, and cited many examples: "Muhammad, there are many statistics that show one thing. Dignity unattainable in the homeland, but at the same time, there is evidence that many activists use this identity to carry out their activities of destruction. We hate radicals, not terrorists, and you seem to mistake this hatred for us Hate ***, and openly refuse the opening ceremony regardless of your influence in the public sphere, do you think you are worthy of the support of the fans and the salary of the club? Don't forget, it is this great country that made you a millionaire, That's why you can throw cheap commercials in the slums of every city you want, and you want to negate the achievements of this country?"
Rauf's mood began to fluctuate.
Simmons' speech clearly stimulated him.
"You only see what you want to see, and ignore other people who are persecuted. In the end, you are just a self-righteous media person. You live in the clouds and do not see the suffering of all beings. All your arguments are based on your self-righteousness. On top of that, I have nothing else to say to people like you, next question!"
"Muhammad, what's the Knicks internal attitude toward your refusal to attend the pregame ceremony?"
At this moment, Louis interrupted them.
"The league does not require all players to attend the opening ceremony. As the head coach of the Knicks, I allow Mar to do so." Louis hoped that Rauf would understand that magic must be defeated with magic, "America is not only the beacon of the free world, but also Citizens should be given full free will. In this matter, we fully respect Rauf's decision, which he has the freedom to do."
Clearly, Louie wanted reporters to divert the fire.
If Rauf is allowed to continue to be focused, he will lose control.
But the reporters knew who was the focus of this hunt.
Although Louis helped Rauf block a shot, it was far from enough.
"Muhammad, you seem very dissatisfied with this country?"
"Do you think I should be satisfied?"
"At least this country allows you and your family to live comfortably. Before you are hostile to this country, have you ever thought about what you have done for this country?"
Rauf said angrily, "Next question!"
"Just now, Coach Lu mentioned that the United States is the beacon of the free world. This is not bad at all. Even the Chinese know that this is the country's superiority, but you dismiss it." The reporter asked harshly, "You can Do you know that if what you did was replaced by other corrupt countries, you might have already been sent to the execution ground?"
"Before I am sent to the execution ground, the American shells will fall on my head first!"
Louis' words did not inspire Rauf, but instead gave the media a chance to make use of the topic.
And Rauf, who was not prepared enough for this, or in other words, did not make any preparations at all, came to the reporter to accept interrogation-like questions.
His anger continued to grow, and he could only use "the next question" to show a gesture of resistance in the face of one harsh question after another that made his chest tight.
But in the eyes of many people, this gesture is impotent rage.
He didn't have a systematic theory, and he couldn't express his mind with reason, just like an angry young man who didn't understand the reason, he attacked everything.
Just because he is a member of the Knicks, just because he is better off than 99% of Americans, will arouse such a big response.
After that, Rauf said "next question" seven times in a row.
Then, a reporter from the Boston Globe stood up and asked: "Muhammad, you have not only betrayed the fans but also betrayed the United States by convicting the United States without conducting a detailed investigation. The team, you put the Knicks in danger. Now you have the opportunity to answer everything, but you keep avoiding it. Could it be that what you support is not those American policemen who are eager to change their lives, but those who pretend to be policemen Radicals who commit acts of violence?"
The corners of Rauf's mouth trembled. There was more malice in the media interview room than he had imagined.
He had thought he could fight these voices rationally, but he was quickly overwhelmed.
The more these reporters push forward, the faster his anger rises.
Eventually anger caused his nervous system to give orders uncontrollably.
"I support those people?" Rauf muttered in a low voice.
It seems to be asking yourself, and it seems to be admitting.
"I support those people?" He said it again ~www.mtlnovel.com~ The reporter asked in surprise: "You admit it?"
Rauf glared at the reporters like an angry wild dog, "I've said it so many times, you **** (Reporter: What did you say?) I've said it over and over again, you bastards..."
The corners of Rauf's mouth trembled again and again.
"I've had enough of your unfounded accusations, you **** deserve to **** die!"
"Muhammad!" Louie shouted.
The reporter said incredulously, "Do you know what you're talking about?"
"Yes, you sons of bitches!" Rauf growled filially, "I approve of the behavior of those people, isn't this the answer you sons of sons of **** want? I'll give it to you, you You shameless bastards, don't you just want to hear this? You bastards, scumbags, bitches..."
The Knicks PR came forward to announce the end of the press conference, but they couldn't stop Rauf from standing there and swearing uncontrollably.
Louis stood up and walked wordlessly to the passage door leading to the dressing room.