Petrović, Sabonis, Lewis, and others were all looked after by Gan Guoyang, and they all followed his lead unconditionally.
Other players like Davis, Robinson, and Mark Bryant were more like the junior members of the team. For them, Ah Gan's biggest virtue was that he never nitpicked at them. When it came to contract matters, he always stood by them, offering advice and helping them secure stable paychecks—which meant more than anything.
Of course, while the camaraderie was strong, everyone still feared Ah Gan. His demands on the court were always extremely high, and anyone who didn't play seriously would immediately face his reprimand.
At the same time, Gan Guoyang held himself to the highest standards. Leading by example was his baseline behavior, something he had adhered to for many years, earning universal respect across the team.
Things like what happened with Barkley would never occur under Gan Guoyang's watch. If they did, James Carter would already have been punched dead.
