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Chapter 123 Flower No Reopening Day (Please recommend a monthly ticket)

Detroit Motor City.

Rasheed Wallace is working on his [-]-point shot on a private court.

He is 35 years old, and he has already passed the age of roaring Tianzun to play with his body wantonly on the court.

"The back-up singles that I was used to in the past should be abandoned now."

But waist singles and footwork at the basket are Rasheed Wallace's famous stunts, just like his defense, they are extremely distinctive features.

Rasheed Wallace is still waiting on a contract with the Pistons, where he wants to retire.

Talking about retirement, Rasheed Wallace can't help but think back to his entire career.

In 1995, he was selected by the Washington Bullets with the fourth overall pick in the first round. In his rookie season, he averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game, and was selected to the All-Rookie Second Team. Washington fans regarded him as a Talented, and think he is a very important part of the team's future.

But after his rookie season, he was traded.

This time the new owner is the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are full of expectations for him. He became the team's absolute starter in the first season and raised his personal data to an average of 15 points and 7 rebounds per game.

Rasheed Wallace would like to say that he lived up to the expectations of the Trail Blazers, and once again regarded this place as his home and his home team in the NBA. During this period, he never thought of leaving, the Trail Blazers It also seems that there is no plan to trade him.

This stay is a full 8 years, 8 years, how many 8 years does a professional player have.

The Trail Blazers then traded him on the grounds that the rebuild needed to be exchanged for valuable draft picks.

After he moved to the Eagles, he soon came to the Pistons.

Speaking of the Pistons, the first thing he heard when he came here was, "You have to defend me here!"

Rasheed Wallace couldn't help but smile. This sentence also appeared when Iverson came to the Pistons last season.

Although the previous Trail Blazers did not emphasize defense, Rasheed Wallace has defensive genes in his bones, and he is also very good at defense, so he quickly integrated into the Pistons' tactical system. He only took 20 games. Completely integrated into the Pistons and successfully helped the team win the championship trophy that year.

This is why Rasheed Wallace wanted to retire with the Pistons, because he won the only championship trophy in his career here.

But now, the Pistons seem to want to ditch him as well.

"The general manager of the Celtics, Ainge, has contacted me in advance, and he offered me a two-year, 2 million contract.

To be honest, it is already very good to be able to get such a contract at this age. "

Rasheed Wallace looked at Iverson, who was also waiting for an off-season contract.

He knew that Iverson wanted to return to the 76ers.

This guy is the absolute hero of that city. He should be one person, one city, but the 76ers are not optimistic about the scarred Iverson and his style of play, and he has not been able to lead the team further over the years. Therefore, the 76ers, who are aiming to rebuild, intend to exchange the peak Iverson for more valuable chips.

Then the prodigal son wandered away for 4 full years.

Rasheed Wallace wants to go back to the Pistons, and Iverson wants to go back to the 76ers.

The two teammates from last season, who now have almost the same dream and are also veterans of the league, just came together tacitly.

They are all waiting for the contract of the target team.

Iverson missed a basket, pursed his lips in dissatisfaction and said: "At least you still have the contract offered by the Celtics, no matter what, you don't have to be forced to retire, and I haven't had one yet. The team contacted me, and if this continues, I may really face a situation where I can play without the ball."

In fact, Iverson had already thought of retiring at this time. He was really tired after being away for several years. He wanted to go home to spend time with his daughter and his family, and then slumped on the sofa chair. do nothing.

Only occasionally still watch the NBA to see who will lift the O'Brien Cup in the playoffs.

He, he has never picked up that trophy in his life.

Li Lai picked up the ball that Iverson missed and said, "If Iverson retires, at least one tenth of the people in this world will never watch the NBA again."

Iverson looked at Li Lai who came here suddenly. He remembered him. During the regular season, Li Lai asked him to guide a player's breakthrough.

Rasheed Wallace also knew that Li Lai was the head coach of the Bucks and the boss behind the scenes. Because there were a lot of news about this crotch kid and mentally retarded last season, he remembered him.

Seeing that his two target players were here, Li Lai couldn't help giving a thumbs up to Holloway beside him. The little girl had a lot of experience in finding out the news.

Li Lai went straight to the point and said, "Aaron, Rashid, I need you."

Iverson and Rasheed Wallace, who heard this, took a deep breath at the same time. Did they come directly to them to trade?

Iverson reminded: "This is still the player freeze period. The league headquarters has explicitly prohibited contact between the team management and free agents. Are you afraid of being punished by the league for coming to us so boldly?"

Li Lai puffed his chest and said directly: "If I can recruit you, even if I am punished, I will be willing."

Rasheed Wallace laughed, but felt that Li Lai was very angry with him, he said: "Hey, you don't know whether it's true or not, Artest and I have a problem, don't you Are you willing to give up the renewal of Artest for my plan?"

Li Lai said honestly: "To be honest, Artest has already reached a verbal agreement with us, and now we will renew the contract when the trading market opens.

But at the same time, we still need you. We have already discussed this matter with Artest. "

After Li Lai said it, he asked Hammond to take out his mobile phone and play a recording, which was the original words left by Li Lai and Artest when they negotiated this matter.

"Rashid, come to the Bucks!
This team will make you feel at home again, don't worry about the past, we will definitely become friends in the same team, haha. "

Rasheed Wallace listened to Artest's devilish laughter on the phone, he shook his body froze and shook his head and said, "I don't know that guy that well."

But the recording was not over yet. After Artest's magical laughter appeared, another person's voice sounded from the side.

"Rashid, my brother, go to Milwaukee. If I don't have a contract, even I want to join the Bucks. Artest is so fun."

Rasheed Wallace shook his eyebrows, the voice is familiar!
He recognized the voice of his good brother Ben Wallace.

"But aren't the two of them the mortal enemies of the Palace of Auburn Hills? Why are they so intimate now?"

Rasheed Wallace only felt that his three views were ruined, and the magic laughter of Artest and Ben Wallace was still sounding in the recording. The two people who have no contract worries should be on vacation somewhere at the moment .

But the two rough guys go out on vacation together, no matter how you think about it, the picture will not be too beautiful.

Li Lai said: "That period of time has passed, and even Da Ben Wallace has reconciled with Artest, so what are you still worried about?"

Rasheed Wallace shook his head and roared in his trademark loud voice: "But why am I going to the Bucks?

The Celtics also offered me a contract, and they are ready for 2 years and 1200 million."

"O Rasheed!"

Li Lai interrupted the opponent, looked into Rasheed Wallace's eyes seriously and said, "The Bucks' goal for the new season is to win the championship!"

"what!"

Rashid and Iverson on the side were taken aback by these words at the same time.

The Bucks did have a good record last season, and almost pulled down the league's No. [-] Cavaliers in the playoffs. If it weren't for Artest's accidental injury, the Bucks' bench players are too weak , I am afraid it is not so easy for the Cavaliers to win the Bucks.

More importantly, the three-point wave that the Bucks created last season is unique in the league, and sometimes even surpassed the Suns, which has always been the league's top leader, in terms of offensive efficiency.

Such a team is indeed a playoff team, and even has some signs of becoming a strong team, but to compete for the championship?
Iverson and Rasheed Wallace, who also reached the finals and competed for the championship, shook their heads tacitly, and said at the same time: "The Bucks seem to be in a hurry."

Rasheed Wallace continued: "If the Celtics hadn't been for Garnett's injury last season, they would still be the biggest favorites to win the championship. With Garnett's comeback this season, if I joined the Celtics The Celtics can also get closer to the championship."

Li Lai said seriously: "I admit what you said, the Celtics are indeed more championship-like, but compared to joining a team that is already easy to win the championship, going with the Bucks that needs you Wouldn't it be more delicious to hit the championship?

Roaring Tianzun Rashid, don't let me underestimate you. When did you become so reduced to be a champion? ! "

Rasheed Wallace blushed, thinking that your little brat's words would really piss me off, and I yelled at Tianzun how it is possible to become a championship.

Seeing that Rasheed Wallace had nothing to say, Li Lai continued: "It's also 2 million for two years, fully guaranteed, and a player option for the last year."

"Rashid, follow me to play in the NBA again. This should be the last time in your career to fight for the championship trophy. Don't let your career have any regrets. You should also let the world know you Roaring Heavenly Venerate can still roar!"

Rasheed Wallace was excited by Li Lai's words. Even at the age of 35, why didn't he want to play an important role in the team to fight for the championship trophy again.

At this time, he looked at Iverson, and Rasheed Wallace wanted to see the other party's answer.

Li Lai, who noticed this detail, didn't give Rasheed Wallace a chance to think. He said directly: "If I have moved Allen, then you must stop hesitating."

Rasheed Wallace blushed again, the brat's words were really irritating.

Iverson lowered his head and smiled and said: "To be honest, I have already decided before you came. If the 76ers don't sign me, then I will choose to retire."

"Li Lai, in fact, I like the momentum and team culture displayed by the Bucks. To be honest, I also like you and Westbrook very much, but I have lost the motivation to play. The ups and downs of life in the past few years have made me I just want to go home now."

Li Lai was silent for a while.

In the offseason of the previous life, there were no teams that wanted to win Iverson, but he still wanted to wait for the contract of the 76ers, but Iverson did not wait for the 12ers until December 13th team news.

This team has always been so cold-blooded.

In the end, due to the excessive pressure from the fans and public opinion, the 76ers' management had no choice but to choose to sign a contract with Iverson with no guarantee of basic salary. This is the last face they gave to their legendary star.

Knowing about this past, Li Lai naturally does not want Iverson to face such a tragedy again, and it is true that with the current backcourt configuration of the Bucks, Iverson may not be that important.

At least as far as team strength is concerned.

But Li Lai had reasons why he had to sign Iverson, and there were reasons why the other party could not refuse anyway.

He said: "AI, Kobe just won the championship."

Iverson frowned, looking at Li Lai in great perplexity.

Li Lai continued: "Five years ago, everyone said that Kobe won three consecutive championships because of O'Neal. Without the big sharks, he is nothing. Who would know this kid who plays extremely uniquely?"

"But now, he has made everyone shut up. Even without the Sharks, Peter Pan can still win the championship, and his style of play can also help the team win the championship!"

Iverson was silent, already knowing what Li Lai was going to say.

He is a rookie in the same class as Kobe, and their style of play has been questioned throughout their careers, but now Kobe has won the championship with this style of play amid doubts, what about him?

Li Lai said: "You have been criticized for having a problem with your style of play throughout your career, don't you want to prove the same thing?"

"If you retire now, you'll never have a chance to prove it again."

"In the end, you should know better than me what the 76ers treat you. They don't deserve so much from you."

After speaking, Li Lai took out two tickets to Milwaukee from his pocket, put them on the court and pressed them down with a basketball.

Then he retreated with Hammond and Holloway.

Before leaving the arena, Li Lai turned his head and glanced at the two of them and said seriously: "When the flowers bloom again, no one will be young again."

(End of this chapter)