Jiang Yang transmigrated to 2004 and was parachuted into the Charlotte Hornets as head coach and general manager.
“Coach a team? I can’t do that. How would I know anything about tactics?”
Although he had never seen a pig run, Jiang Yang, a progressive young man from 2024 who had eaten pork, possessed the transmigrator’s ability to identify high-potential players. His basketball tactics were also a solid twenty years ahead of the times.
Thus, a hands-off head coach who snacked, played on his phone, and casually chatted with the bench players during games appeared on the court.
Pat Riley: “Jiang Yang’s behavior is completely contrary to convention. Does he look like a head coach to you? He does not deserve to wear a suit on the sidelines!”
Popovich: “Every time I see the game locked in a stalemate while Jiang Yang looks completely unconcerned, I feel as though I have been personally insulted.”
Phil Jackson: “Jiang Yang’s conduct on the court deserves praise. As the leader of a team, one must always maintain this state of being confident and composed. I feel the same way!”
Years later, Jiang Yang, hailed as the GOAT of the coaching profession and laden with honors, gave a modest smile and leaned back in a tactical pose. “What do you call a hands-off coach?”
