am i proud?

Chapter 223 Are you really leaving?
In the NBA, when the team has achieved good results, it is actually quite normal for the boss to invite the managers, coaching staff and players to have a meal. For example, the owner of the Lakers, Buss, often invites Phil Jackson or Kobe to dinner.

Therefore, it is very normal for Bill Davidson to entertain the heroes who won the championship with a grand banquet. However, after this banquet, a shocking news suddenly came out of the Pistons-Rick Carlisle will leave the Pistons!
Wang Dalin called Carlisle as soon as he heard about it. Carlisle's tone on the phone was very relaxed: "Yes, Darling, what you heard is true. I was indeed fired!"

Wang Dalin hurriedly asked: "What's going on? You led us to win championships year after year. No one can do better than you...Why did they fire you?"

Carlisle smiled and said, "Darling, I can only tell you...the boss is dissatisfied with me, it's as simple as that!"

Wang Dalin was so anxious that he burst out with foul language: "Fuck me! Why is he dissatisfied with you? We have won championships in the past two seasons, and no team can compete with us. What else does he want? No, I have to ask!"

Carlisle said lightly: "I advise you not to do this kind of thing, because you can't change anything even if you ask. I'm definitely going to leave... It just so happens that I've been exhausted for the past two years, and I really want to take a good rest!"

Wang Dalin ignored him, hung up the phone directly, changed his clothes and drove to the team headquarters office.

He rushed straight into Joe Dumars' office without even knocking on the door.

"Joe, I think you should give me an explanation...what's going on?" Wang Dalin sat down on the sofa and asked this sentence with a solemn expression.

Dumas saw someone broke into his office suddenly, and just wanted to get angry when he saw that it was Wang Dalin, so he had to smile wryly: "Darling, this matter... oh... it's really hard for me to explain clearly to you!"

Wang Dalin narrowed his eyes and said, "You and Rick brought me to Detroit. Now that Rick is leaving, shouldn't I know the specific reason?"

Dumas sighed again, and said, "I knew you would get to the bottom of it, but this matter really has nothing to do with you. It's Rick... He offended many team managers, and they all wanted to drive him away immediately. Of course, I was not included among these people!"

He paused for a while and continued: "You know, I have always admired Rick. He is the best head coach in this league. Without him, we would never have won the championship for two consecutive years! He is a contributor to the Pistons, and I certainly don't want him to leave us!"

Wang Dalin thought for a moment and asked, "Rick said... the boss doesn't like him, is that true?"

Dumas smiled bitterly and said, "The most important reason is this... Sigh! You know, Rick's temper has always been stinky and tough. I have persuaded him many times, but he never listened to me... The boss has already spoken, and he must be let go, and there is nothing I can do!"

Wang Dalin almost blurted out: "What if I say the team must keep him? Will the boss consider my opinion?"

Although Wang Dalin was just a happy dead fat house in his previous life, he still read a lot of articles about NBA stars on the Internet. The status of many leading stars in the team is not limited to the court.

It's not without his brain that he can say this sentence... His progress in the past two seasons is obvious to all, especially in the season that just ended, even if he made it up once, he called himself "League No. 1", and many people probably agree with him.

If he insists on his opinion on owner Bill Davidson and asks to keep Carlisle, I am afraid that the big owner of the Pistons will have to carefully consider his opinion.

In the previous life, I heard that a certain star "forced the palace" to the team, which caused a very bad influence, so Wang Dalin didn't want to become such a person, but if it was to keep Carlisle... maybe he would have to "force the palace once".

Fortunately, his behavior is still legitimate, even if it is exposed by the media in the future, it is nothing, at least it is much nobler than those stars who threaten the team to provide him with a big contract.

Maybe there will be a lot of people giving him a thumbs up... Although the NBA has always been called a cold and cruel business league, everything here is just business, but people generally still admire a good man who values ​​love and justice, no matter where he is.

Hearing Wang Dalin's words, Dumas showed surprise, and immediately asked, "Darling, are you serious?"

Wang Dalin nodded and said: "Yes, I have never been so serious!"

Dumas nodded and said, "I'll call the boss right now, just wait a moment!"

After speaking, he picked up the phone on the table and dialed a set of numbers.

Not long after, the call was connected. Dumas said something to the other end of the phone, and then nodded frequently: "Yes... yes... um... I'll bring him over to see you right now!"

After hanging up the phone, the expression on Dumas's face became more serious: "Darling, the boss wants to see you, so I'll take you there right away, okay?"

Wang Dalin smiled and said, "Okay, let's go!"

……

Bill Davidson was born in Detroit on December 1922, 12, and made his fortune in Michigan. He was included in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame for playing football in the Navy during World War II.

In 1949, Davidson earned a law degree from Wayne State University, where he also revised a law on pharmaceutical companies.

In 1997, the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Foundation recognized Davidson for his lifelong contributions to regional, national and international philanthropy... As a philanthropist, Davidson contributed $90 million to various charities in the 8000s alone.

早在1974年7月29日，戴维森不顾于朋友劝阻，毅然花了600万美元从弗雷德.佐尔纳手中买来了一直破烂不堪且长达17年没有盈利的活塞队。

In the following 29 years, the Pistons grew up step by step, won 3 championships (1989, 1990 and 2003), and became one of the most successful professional sports clubs.

According to Forbes' latest statistics, as of June 2003, the Pistons' market value had reached more than $6 million.

In addition to owning the Pistons, Davidson has also owned the WNBA's Detroit Shock, the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, and has control of the Palace of Auburn Hills' sports and entertainment activities.

Davis, who is nearly 81 years old, is a low-key businessman and a great philanthropist worthy of people's respect. However, in the eyes of Wang Dalin and other Pistons players... he is an extremely stubborn old man!

When Dumas brought Wang Dalin to Davis' home, the old man greeted them at the door and made a pot of fragrant black tea for them.

"You two don't come to my place often, come and taste it. This is the tea I bought in China, the top grade Dahongpao!" The old man first poured a cup for each of them, then poured himself a cup, and took a sip carefully, showing an expression of great enjoyment.

Wang Dalin didn't like drinking tea much in his previous life or in this life, so he didn't know much about tea, but when he took a sip, he couldn't help but praise: "It really is good tea!"

"Hahaha...of course it's good tea. This is the top grade Dahongpao. I'm not bragging. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it in China!" The old man was obviously very happy when others praised his tea, but the smile on his face disappeared in an instant. "Darling, I already know why you came, but I want to hear it from you, is that okay?"

Wang Dalin put down his teacup and said, "Mr. Davis, I heard that you are going to fire Coach Carlisle. I want to say that I don't want him to leave. Can you consider my opinion?"

Davis also put down his teacup, his tone has gradually turned cold: "Do you know what he has done in the past two years?"

Wang Dalin didn't give in at all, and said sternly: "He has led us to win two Eastern Conference championships and two championships in the past two years!"

Davis's expression was a little slow: "Yes, he is a very good head coach, and I never deny this! However, he is also a guy with an arrogant attitude and likes to humiliate people. I never liked him, and neither did the team's management... Well, Joe, maybe this doesn't include you, right?"

Dumars bit the bullet and said: "Yes, sir! I have always admired Rick, he is currently the best head coach in the league!"

"Is it really the best? I don't agree with that!" Davis sneered. "In short, I don't like him, and the team management also hates him. Even if he can help the team win the championship, he is still hated by everyone...so I have to let him go!"

Wang Dalin asked anxiously: "Sir, can't there be room for maneuver in this matter? You fired him, who else can lead the Pistons to glory?"

Davis smiled and said, "I've handed this matter over to Joe. If there are no accidents, I think you will welcome the new head coach of the team soon. I can guarantee that he deserves your respect more than Rick!"

Wang Dalin is familiar with history, so how could he not know who he is talking about?

So he immediately asked back: "Sir, are you talking about Larry Brown?"

Davis was obviously a little surprised, but then he smiled and said: "It seems that Joe has already revealed some things to you, well, I won't hide it from you. You are right, Joe is currently actively negotiating with Larry's agent, and we are very likely to invite this legendary NCAA coach. So you don't have to worry about the negative impact that Rick's departure will have on the team. We will definitely complete the brilliant achievement of three consecutive championships!"

Dumas hurriedly said: "Sir, I didn't say anything to Darling, I don't know how he knows!"

Davis said with a smile: "It's not important...Darling is the most important core player of our team, and it's no big deal if he knows it!"

Wang Dalin bowed his head in silence for a few seconds, then raised his head and said: "Sir, I want to express my wish to you again. I don't want Rick to leave us... I hope you can think about it carefully!"

The smile on Davis's face gradually disappeared: "Darling, you have to find out who you are talking to, I don't want this kind of thing to happen again in the future! Well, that's it, you go slowly, I won't send it off!"

After finishing speaking, he suddenly got up, turned his head and left the living room, leaving only Wang Dalin and Dumas looking at each other.

"Hey... let's go, Darling!" Dumas sighed helplessly, and stood up first.

Wang Dalin also stood up, and asked as he walked out, "Has he always been this strong?"

Dumas smiled bitterly: "He is the boss, so he can do whatever he wants in the team. What's so strange about being strong? It's a pity that Rick is also a strong person, so they... oh... what a pity!"

Wang Dalin walked to the gate of this mansion, and before getting into the car, he rushed to Dumas and asked, "Joe, in your opinion... If I negotiate with him at the price of leaving the team, will he change his mind and keep Rick?"

Dumas immediately showed a look of horror, and hurriedly said: "Darling, this kind of joke can't be played casually!"

Wang Dalin sighed and said, "I don't want to make such a joke, but I can tell you responsibly that I really want to do it!"

Dumas hurriedly said: "Darling, you are the head of the team, the MVP and FMVP of this season, if you have an unpleasant fight with the boss at this time... have you thought about the consequences of doing so?"

Wang Dalin smiled slightly and said, "Of course I thought about it... The big deal is that the team will trade me away. Could it be that I won't be able to play on other teams?"

Dumars hurriedly pulled him into the car, and whispered: "You think the team traded you and you're done? You're too naive! Let me ask you, what would you do if the team hid you for a season?"

Wang Dalin thought for a while, then smiled and said, "I'll take a good rest for a season! Anyway, next summer my contract will reach the player option. If I choose not to implement the player option, I will become a free agent. I believe there are many teams that want to cooperate with me, right?"

Dumas stopped turning the hand of the car key: "Darling... are you serious?"

Wang Dalin smiled and said, "I've already told you, I've never been so serious!"

Dumas asked again: "Is it worth it for Rick...?"

Wang Dalin said with a smile: "Do you still remember how you and Rick invited me two years ago? To be honest, Rick has been kind to me, and he and I have always been teachers and friends. Without him, we couldn't win the championship for two consecutive years. I don't want our head coach not to be him when the team is going for three consecutive championships!"

He paused for a while and then said: "There is an old saying in China called 'a gentleman should do something, but not do something'. I think now is the time for me to 'do something', so...do you think it is worth it?"

Muscles on Dumas's face twitched obviously. Obviously, he was very moved by Wang Dalin's words, so he pulled out the car key and said to Wang Dalin, "Well said! Actually, I was the one who contributed to Rick's coming to the Pistons. Now it seems that I should also be responsible... You wait for me in the car, and I will go talk to the boss again!"

After speaking, he got out of the car and rushed into Davidson's mansion.

……

Dumas said he was waiting for him for a while, but he didn't expect the wait to be a full hour. Wang Dalin waited in the car for a long time, couldn't help but put down the seat and passed out.

"Darling! Darling...you wake up!"

Wang Dalin opened his eyes and saw that Dumas had already sat back in the driver's seat, his face was extremely frightened.

"What's the matter? Joe, you don't look very well?" Wang Dalin rubbed his eyes and said.

"Darling...I screwed up!" Dumas's voice trembled a little, "The boss is very determined. Even if you want...to leave the team, he will definitely drive Rick away!"

Wang Dalin raised the back of the seat, and asked wonderingly: "The two of them don't have any deep hatred, why are they so at odds?"

Dumas smiled bitterly and said, "It's not just that he and Rick are at odds now! Darling, your actions have obviously angered him. Just now, he has given me a clear order... You must be included in the trading list today!"

Wang Dalin was even more shocked and angry: "Is he crazy?"

It's no wonder he lost his composure. It's because Davidson's attitude is so unbelievable that it's completely beyond his comprehension.

It is true that Carlisle does have his wrong side, especially his stubbornness, arrogance and strong desire to control. Even in this Pistons team, young players such as Boozer and Okur are afraid of him.

In the original time and space, if it weren't for his bad temper, maybe he wouldn't be dismissed from the Pistons, and he could win the championship many years in advance.

Even after he led the Mavericks to the top, the relationship with certain players was not harmonious. He once spat trash talk to Kidd. Fortunately, Kidd was already in his 30s and knew how to be tactful, so the two lived in peace.

At that time, the young and energetic Rajon Rondo couldn't bear his bad temper. The conflict between the two intensified, and Carlisle directly hid him... Even though he had left the Mavericks for many years, Rondo still hated Carlisle.

Carlisle led the Pistons out of the trough, and the record for two consecutive seasons is obvious to all. However, he was fired by the boss Bill Davidson because of his bad temper. Larry Brown, who took over him, really picked a peach... With the Pistons at the time, if Carlisle continued to lead the team, wouldn't they be able to win the championship?
Wang Dalin knew all these things, but it had nothing to do with him, because Carlisle was both a teacher and a friend to him no matter what, and it was definitely worth him to stand up and protect him.

To his disbelief, Bill Davidson would rather send him away than fire Carlisle, which is crazy!
You must know that Wang Dalin is only 21 years old this year. He is the youngest regular season MVP in NBA history, and he has also won the FMVP for two consecutive years. Such a supernova with outstanding strength and unlimited potential... He actually gave up when he said he would give up?
"Does he have shit in his head?" - Not to mention, Wang Dalin really thinks so at the moment!

……

That night, just after Wang Dalin took a shower, before he could lie down on the bed, his agent Jeff Schwartz called.

"Darling, what the hell happened? Why did the Pistons put you on the shelf?"

Wang Dalin could hear Schwartz's surprise through the phone, and there was a bit of anger in his tone.

"How do I know what that old man Bill Davidson thinks?" Wang Dalin said angrily, "He wants to fire Coach Carlisle. I went to talk to him, and then he hated me too!"

Schwartz exclaimed: "Is there water in his head?"

Wang Dalin pretended to be relaxed and said with a smile: "Maybe it's really flooded!"

Schwartz paused and continued: "Okay, let's not talk about these useless things! Due to the sudden incident, the current situation is very complicated, but as far as I know, the Lakers, Spurs, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Clippers and many other teams have already sent offers to the Pistons!"

"Oh?" Wang Dalin became interested immediately after hearing the words, "Tell me quickly, what offer did they offer?"

"The offer from the Lakers is that other than Shaq, the Pistons can choose anyone else, even Kobe!"

"Hey... This is a big deal... What about the other teams?"

"The Spurs are randomly selected except for Tim, which is similar to the Lakers! The other teams are randomly selected, and no one in the team is not for sale!"

"Hehe... Didn't James Dolan publicly say last year that Alan Houston is not for sale for the Knicks? Do you think he slapped himself in the face?"

"Don't laugh, now I want to ask your opinion...Which team do you want to go to?"

"It doesn't seem to be up to me to decide, right? Since the old man Bill insists on sending me away, can he still follow my wishes?"

"Darling, his purpose is to send you away, and then give the Pistons the best value possible. As for which team you will go to... It's up to Joe to decide!"

"Now I can't say which team I want to go to. I might as well wait for all the teams to make offers, and then I'll contact you and come and help me analyze it, okay?"

"Well, don't worry, I'm flying to Detroit tomorrow, it seems that I have to have a good talk with Joe!"

"Okay, see you tomorrow then!"

After hanging up the phone, Wang Dalin couldn't help feeling a little lost, and finally sighed and muttered: "Oh, it seems that I really have to leave!"

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