Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 214 [Hai Ye enters Beijing to face the saint, the alliance image endorsement]

Hayes was very surprised when he received a call from Union Vice President Mark Barack.David Stern asked him to meet at noon on February 2 for lunch.

After receiving the call, Hayes' first thought was that he didn't want to go.He doesn't like to eat with people he doesn't know well, it feels very reserved.

Have lunch?What's the meaning?Does Stern also want to recognize me as his godson?My strength is already very strong.After this meeting, some fans may say that I am under special care!What the hell do I need to take care of? !Hayes felt a little upset.

The game between the Bobcats and the Knicks was on the 28th, and Hayes had to fly to New York a day earlier in order to see Stern.When Hayes told Jordan, Van Gundy and others about the situation, everyone was overjoyed.

Jordan smiled and said: "Chuck, this is a good thing, don't worry about it, Stern will meet with several players from time to time every year. He may see you to praise your performance this season, which is good for you .He can make you famous with one word, and bring countless benefits. The league has always hoped to have a player with as much influence as me. Kobe and James did not do well, and now he must have taken a fancy to you."

"I just don't want to be said to be Stern's godson." Hayes laughed.

"If you really become his godson, maybe we can play like the Cavaliers football team in the future!" D'Antoni laughed.Showed a longing look.

Hayes sweating, is that interesting?

"A bad team like the Cavaliers could reach the finals last season. As long as Stern likes the Bobcats, it will be much easier for us to reach the finals." Jordan said excitedly.

Van Gundy didn't comment, other than to say it was a good thing. The NBA also has some unspoken rules, and everyone knows it well.

In order to meet Stern with a better mental outlook, Hayes arrived in New York ahead of schedule and checked into the Hilton Hotel.The next day he arrived at the Olympic Building at the agreed time.He doesn't like to flatter people, but David Stern's face must be given.

The United States has such a question: Which one is the longest-lasting "dynasty" in NBA history?
A: Celtic dynasty; B: Lakers dynasty; C: Bulls dynasty; D: Others.
This is a "detailed question" that appeared in the American "Sports Illustrated" this year. Many fans chose A. The reason is that the Celtics won 1959 championships in one go between 1966 and 8, which is better than the Lakers. The five championships in the 80s and the two "three-peats" of the Bulls in the 5s were more and more "consecutive". The answer is of course this!
Only "hardcore" fans chose D. They believe that the longest dynasty in the NBA is the "reign period" of the current league president David Stern that has lasted for 20 years.
Yes, David Stern, the gray-haired NBA commissioner with the tiny glasses.

If a player says, "I don't care about David Stern, I just want to play good basketball." Then he must be an idiot. If Stern doesn't like it, even a star-studded team can't play basketball well.The King was eliminated by the Lakers back then is the best example.

Led by the female secretary, Hayes took the elevator to the 15th floor, turned a corner, and stopped in front of David Stern's office.After knocking on the door, Miss Secretary led Hayes into the room. "Mr. President, Mr. Hayes is here."

"Hello, Chuck Hayes." Stern stood up from his chair and shook hands with Hayes very politely.His suit was neat and he looked extraordinarily energetic.

"Hello, Mr. President."

"Please sit down! Would you like something to drink?" Stern said gently.

"Coffee. Thank you," Hayes said to Miss Secretary.The secretary made coffee for Hayes, put it on the table and left.

Hayes was sitting on the sofa, and Stern was sitting opposite him. After looking at Hayes for a while, he smiled and said, "Chuck, you are a great player."

"Thank you." Hayes smiled.

"Your physical fitness is not good, but you make the opponent unable to guard against. This is only your third season, your role in the team, your statistics are already comparable to the superstars of the Hall of Fame. Can you tell Me, what is your goal?" Stern said casually.This makes the atmosphere of the conversation between the two very relaxed.

"My goal is to lead the team to win, try to bring out the strengths of each player, and let five players play like one. In terms of personal goals, I hope that when I retire, I will have a championship ring like Bill Larry. As much as Searle," Hayes laughed.

"The person you admire is Russell? No wonder you don't pay so much attention to personal data. When experts commented on you to me, the most they said was a great team player. When it comes to the team, you deserve the word great." David Stern said.

Stern's praise made Hayes feel very good.

"Thank you again for your compliment." Hayes smiled wryly.President, should you get to the point?What are you looking for me for?

Stern took a sip of water and said slowly: "I used to always advocate individual heroism. I hope that there will be a player in the league who can achieve Jordan's achievements, but no one can. Ask a question, Chuck, what do you think of the United States? How does basketball compare to European basketball? Who is better?"

Hayes thought for a while and said: "With all due respect, American players are superior in terms of physical fitness and personal ability. Unfortunately, most of the offense and defense are on their own. In terms of tactics, they have been overtaken by European players. In the international arena, I met Greece, Spain, Russia, Lithuania and other European teams, as well as Argentina, and it was very difficult."

"I think so too. There are many, many young people in the United States who like to pursue league stars. If they pursue stars with arrogant personalities who don't care about the team's record for statistics, it will be difficult for the American basketball level to improve in the future. The management of the NBA has also Reached a bottleneck. Now I'm thinking about promoting the importance of team basketball in the league." Stern laughs: "You don't look surprised when I say that."

"Should I be surprised?" Hayes laughed.

"You are very confident. How do you think you are now compared to Kobe and LeBron?" Stern also laughed.

"I am stronger than them." Hayes said without humility.

"Can you tell me why?" Stern smiled even brighter.

Hayes took a sip of his coffee and talked casually: "I am more comprehensive. Although I am only 198cm tall, as long as I play, I can easily grab double-digit rebounds. I can attack inside and outside, and I can defend in misplaced positions. This is why I have a high shooting percentage. The most important thing is that I am suitable for various tactical systems and can make my teammates stronger. The Lakers and Cavaliers coaches arrange the right ones for Kobe and James. Tactics, let other players assist them at the expense of personal ability, this is the gap. Also, I never complain about my teammates when I lose.”

Stern nodded.He felt that what Hayes said made sense.

In fact, in all fairness, Hayes' teammates are much better than James.It would be strange for James not to complain.However, in the eyes of outsiders, Hayes' teammates are a group of rookies plus the teams' substitutes, all of whom became stronger because of Hayes in the Bobcats.

"So how do you think the league is now compared to the league in the 90s?" Stern asked again.

The league is what it is today because of Stern, can I say no?Hayes thought for a while and said with a smile: "The current league is much better than before. It is very successful. Although some people say that the current competition is not as fierce as it used to be, and it is not good-looking, but the past days of playing like fighting are the real ones. NBA. But I don’t think so. Basketball was invented as a kind of entertainment, not for two groups of enemies to find an excuse to fight. In the 90s, basically every team had one or two thugs. There will be thugs going up against each other, and the referees don’t know how to blow it. Many local fans like it and find it very exciting. If you like excitement, watch boxing and wrestling. What kind of NBA do you watch? Foreign fans may not like to watch such games. NBA The reason why it can go to the world is precisely because of the reduction of court violence. Players feel safe when playing, and the offense can be smoother, instead of always worrying about being crippled by a guy like Lambiel when they break into the inside line for a layup. "

Hayes spoke his mind.This is also what he said in his heart. He likes basketball and enjoys the feeling of playing basketball. He doesn't want to end his career because of malicious fouls by a group of hooligans.In previous leagues, a lot of talented people left the field due to injuries.

"Chuck, you said again that I'm lost. My idea of ​​promoting the NBA to the world is to put an end to violence. I did it, so the popularity of the NBA has increased, and the wages of players have increased. Although in the United States, the NBA can only Ranked third among the four major sports, but looking at salary and wealth, the NBA is already the first among the four major sports leagues in the United States!" Stern laughed.He is very satisfied with his ability to operate. "Now, I want to make a little change in the league. You are the one I chose. You don't have any bad habits, you are not arrogant, and you are popular. I hope you can establish a decent, selfless, and style of play for the NBA. Clean image. Let the young people who are determined to play basketball know how to win the game instead of just wanting to show off on the court. Can you do it? You become the spokesperson of the league, and the Bobcats will also become the most concerned team in the league! "

Stern expressed himself directly.

"I think I can do it." Hayes and Stern looked at each other, swallowed, and decided to say what they had been thinking all the way. "I have a suggestion that maybe...can make the league better."

"What advice?"

Hayes made up his mind and said seriously: "I don't know if there is a similar referee monitoring agency in the league. Last year, there was a 'gambling referee' Tim Donaghy incident in the league. His behavior shamed the entire NBA. .In the league, there have indeed been cases of blowing the whistle and the star whistle. There are several star players in the league who often attack and walk but will not be called for a violation, and they will be sent to the free throw line for a little physical contact. It makes the star data more beautiful, but it is unfair! I think that only by playing games on the basis of absolute fairness, so that fans can't find faults, can the NBA's influence be improved to a higher level. The NBA's slogan is now "A Miracle Is Born" place'. If you want to be a decent player, can you change the slogan to something like 'fair and fair play'?"

Stern froze.He didn't expect Hayes to make such a suggestion!
Hayes went all out.Want me to be the image spokesperson?Then my first thing is to make this alliance cleaner!Let the "body hair foul" and "star whistle" go to hell!I don't need the damn perks!

(End of this chapter)