Super Basketball Manager

Chapter 7 Toyota History
Early in the morning, not too early, Chris tiptoed away. Before she left, she thoughtfully helped the sleeping Chinese man cover the quilt, as if she still remembered the carnival last night...

"Goodbye! My future general manager..." She walked barefoot to the door before putting down her high heels. For some reason, from the very first sight, she fell in love with this polite Chinese gentleman with deep eyes.

Ron didn't sleep at all, and opened his eyes after Chris left.

He didn't know how to describe this affair, but the Momo in his mind who cried like a tearful person at the airport was still unforgettable.

On the bus heading towards the Toyota Center, everyone on the bus looked at the tall and thin Oriental man with a trace of respect. Many people speculated that his identity might be a distant relative of Yao Ming. Looking at him wearing a pair of glasses and a neat suit, he exuded the temperament of a mature man.

A dark-skinned old man in the crowd caught Ron's attention.

He was much taller than Ron, and no one in the car didn't know him, even Ron.

Hakeem Olajuwon!Once NBA legend!Big dream!

The little old man had a warm smile on his face, enjoying his retirement time...

Toyota Center!

Ron, who had just got off the car, could see the huge portraits of the three historical Rockets centers Moses Malone, Sampson and Olajuwon on the three buildings side by side in the distance, intuitively promoting the Rockets' proudest center tradition to people.

Maybe there will be Dayao in the future, Ron thought with some relief.

The old man next to him looked at his portrait back then with some leisurely complacency. He hummed a little tune and walked forward. Ron instinctively wondered if this guy was here for dinner.

...

The Rockets have a lot of human resources. On non-game days, interviewers are allowed to walk in the courtyard and feel their culture.

The first thing to visit is of course the team locker room. The Red Legion No. 1 has always been Ron's favorite superstar in his heart.Although in the 08-09 season, McGrady can only watch sadly from the sidelines...

Ron silently said something to his jersey, good luck...

Walking to the player tunnel, there are several props for this year's Halloween. The most interesting thing is to go to the trash cans next to it. Ron can vaguely see that McGrady walked through the tunnel happily, and the "Texas Chainsaw Murderer" who suddenly jumped out of the trash can gave him a fat scare.

It is said that for the next few games, this guy will be very preoccupied, frequently hitting the iron...

When walking down and about to walk out of the passage, Ron suddenly found a small signing table.

That's pretty cool too!
NBA culture, its unique charm, is the support of Hollywood stars.

The most eye-catching person on the autograph stage must be Jack Nicholson, who has the Lakers season VIP season ticket, winner of the N-time Oscar winner, and also the Lakers' favorite Jack Nicholson. There is a small plot here, which often makes Ron laugh.

In the 09 finals, the Magic team was almost abused by the Lakers, and the league had to stand up and give the Magic a hand.In that game, many fans blew the so-called official whistle. Even Kobe dared not say a word. Nicholson, who was sitting on the sidelines and known as the 16th man of the Lakers, quit. He completely forgot his identity and his 18-year-old daughter sitting beside him.

Since Nicholson's seat is next to Magic coach Van Gundy, almost none of Nicholson's crazy moves escaped the live broadcast.

That's not to mention, he and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban also jointly maintain the record of "the audience eats T", and the degree of rivalry between the two and the referee is indistinguishable.This old naughty boy often leaks his ass in front of the camera, with a smug smile on his mouth...

Of course, Beckham, Leonardo, Adam Sandler, even the names of Stallone and Schwarzenegger are in the period.

The beauties Ron is familiar with include Sharapova, International Chapter, Britney...

Because of Dayao, those Chinese celebrities would come here occasionally!They were also allowed to put their handprints on it...

The string of signatures on the far left, maybe Ron still doesn't know who she is...

Scarlett Johansson, the one who would later keep Ron up at night - the goddess of the people...

...

"This is a blessed land that inherits history. It has witnessed the two consecutive championships of "Olajuwon" and the resurgence of the Rockets. This is a sea of ​​joyful fans. Whether you are a rich man, a star or a poor person with little financial resources, you will become crazy fans when you come here." The cleaning staff said happily.

"Get-red" is one of the slogans of the Rockets' 08-09 playoffs. To defend the glorious past, as a challenger, under the leadership of Yao Ming and Artest, sprint to a better ranking...

Although McGrady was missing and Yao Ming was injured later, he was finally defeated by the Lakers who won the championship 4:3.

Turn around, turn around again... The empty arena is very quiet...

Ron sighed unceasingly at this time, echoing in it, he realized how small he was, deafening cheers and shouts echoed in his ears, and familiar faces appeared in front of his eyes, fighting bravely...

General manager?How out of reach was that dream, he was swaying all over, but his heart was as firm as a rock...

I'm not here to enjoy it all, I love the sport and I'm here to live out my dreams...

Access control, the further you go in, the more you pass through the barriers.Those checkpoints are like layers of difficulties, waiting for Ron to pass...

Bustling people, coming and going, they all hold a resume in their hands, of course only a lucky few among them can stay and work in this magnificent building...

"Turn left on the third floor... Good luck..." After filling out his personal resume, the dark-skinned security guard waved his hand and handed the interview pass to Ron.

Stepping up to the team management, a few sporadic signs, accompanied by inner fluctuations, Ron is about to take a step in his life. Although his interview was only on the second floor of the arena, he still came to the last gorgeously decorated general manager's office with that curiosity...

The door is not closed.

Through the crack of the door, a middle-aged Caucasian man with khaki curly hair was standing in front of the window in a daze...

Morey... Rockets manager.

You morey me!Ron has always had a heart for Swift...

In fact, it was Dawson's fault...

Ron also remembers some of his best moves: Luis Scola, Gay for Battier...

In the industry, praise and criticism are mixed.

Many people have sharply accused him of being just a puppet. In fact, there are many bosses in the NBA who have too much power, or idiots like Cuban.

But this kind of puppet in front of me is very special. It is completely because Alexander is too stingy, so that Yao Mai often led a group of CBA to fight on the court at his peak...

From him, Ron can deeply see a shadow that things cannot do their best, and people cannot do their responsibilities...

Suddenly, Morey turned around and met Ron's gaze...

He was startled for a moment, then walked towards Ron who was at a loss...

"Are you finally here!" Moreira opened the door, looked at him and said, "Come in!"

Ron was a little surprised at this moment. He clearly remembered that since arriving here, he hadn't revealed his family background, the personal resume he held tightly in his hand, and the interview certificate hanging on his chest was nothing but Arabic numerals.

Psychology guru?The kind who knows how to look at people?It is indeed an unusual role to be the general manager of an NBA team...

Ron hesitated.

Morey laughed: "Don't guess blindly...Mr. Luo."

He took out a letter of recommendation from the drawer, and the signature on the envelope made Ron full of emotions—it was Mr. Peter.

The foreigner who went to China to seek gold and only met him once!

Although I had called him to consult him on visa issues, I never expected that in addition to helping Ron start his dream, he would also send him a stepping stone for free...

"I've read your profile...Luo. Do you still regret that you didn't enter the league at that time?"

"It might be a little bit!" Ron let go of his restraint, "It's not about resentment, it's just to make myself see the reality of society more clearly... In fact, back then, neither mentally nor technically could reach the level of a qualified NBA player... Your choice is very right. But you don't know what kind of mental blow it will cause to a guy in his 20s, from the proud son of heaven to a chicken that has lost its feathers in an instant..."

Morey was a little surprised: "Mentality and ball skills? No, not those..."

He paused for a moment and glanced at Ron, before saying: "Do you know? Before 2000, the unexplored Chinese market was a mystery to the entire NBA league...First of all, the NBA is a business league, and what he valued was how much he should invest and what kind of return he would get...I think you knew better than me about China at that time, no one dared to gamble..."

"Opening up the Chinese market has always been the most important thing for the old fox David Stern. Fortunately, the draft was not mixed with any water, and it affirmed your strength. It's just that neither the team nor the league is ready to open up the Chinese market. The team is waiting and watching, and the league is also waiting and watching, so you have to wait and see to log in to the major leagues, until the next rookie who can replace you appears..."

Ron nodded, expressing his understanding...

"That's right, the guy who is the challenger is Yao Ming. He is a great NBA player. In the course of the league, he is even greater than other players who have won many championship rings. He has fulfilled this role very well. Whether it is the Chinese market opened up by the league or the economic development of your Chinese people, they are all closely related to him..."

Yao Ming... When he really heard how a foreigner commented on Yao Ming, he rose to several levels in Ron's heart.

I don't know if he was infected by his deep eyes, and I don't know why Morey said so much to this big oriental boy who has never masked...

Morey seemed to see the turmoil in Ron's heart: "You can stand here today, which already shows that you have that ability, doesn't it? But today I can only tell you with regret that as a manager, your resume is not enough."

"Doesn't America have the American dream? I also have my Chinese dream..." Ron laughed.

Ron changed the subject, and the people on the other side were curious: "Actually, this recruitment of consultants to the whole world is just a funny show, right? You should have already decided on the candidate."

He was a little surprised, "Is this your guess?"

Ron: "From an economic point of view, this is a game of gaining the trust of shareholders, funds, and major shareholders through public opinion guidance, and increasing the company's popularity... Well done, Alexander gained both fame and fortune. Not good, at worst it's just a gorgeous farce. After all, the Nasdaq index has already started to skyrocket..."

There was a long silence...

"Hehe!" Morey's applause sounded, and he generously opened the recommendation letter on the table. Ron was extremely surprised by the vaguely visible words on it. Next to the recommendation colon on the letter was a novel word - super analyst...

"Sure enough, you are not his distant nephew or some other relative..." Morey said half-jokingly and half-seriously, and began to pick up the phone beside him. "Your analysis is correct. This is a show. All the personnel have already been booked, and they have already started planning for the next season! However, I would like to recommend you to the consortium. Although you do not have an NBA resume, you have higher potential! You should have a higher platform! Not just limited to this league..."

"I'm sorry!" Ron didn't know if he was a bitch. Anyway, he reckoned that this was probably the second time he'd buried it in his mouth... "If I can't join the team, I'd rather hit a wall!"

It seems that he has never been through a situation like this when you are given meat to eat, but you still don't accept it. Morey was surprised: "What do you mean?"

Ron: "I think, through my own efforts, even if I can't get something, I can get closer to my dream... I once obtained this dream through a show... Now I want to show my dream through another show of yours..."

The words have already been said, and as an outsider, Morey couldn't say anything more. He put down the phone and handed the recommendation letter back to Ron with a sad face...

"Well! Thank you, Mr. Morey, thank you Peter." Ron turned around with a smile on his face...

Morey was still struggling: "Luo, maybe I'm the kind of person who looks for the bottom line, can you tell me why?"

"You won't understand...this is also the gap between us..."

Ron left without looking back.

Always remember, what's inside...

...

"Because I am a person who really loves basketball!"

Morey was immersed in the bits and pieces just now: "This guy reminds me of someone..."

According to rumors: This sentence is often talked about by Cardinal Auerbach, when his Celtics team encountered setbacks...

"Because we are people who really love basketball!"

Even before his death, the old man never forgot, he gave advice to the Boston Celtics team that he single-handedly fought...became a good story in the league...

Although he was very busy during the whole vacation...Morey still made a call to his assistant...

"I want to go to the interview site to have a look and arrange a seat for me!"

　In the next chapter, Jenny Buss is about to appear, am I a bit yellow~~~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)