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Chapter 1522 Bird Comes
Bird has no shortage of job opportunities.

What he lacked was a job offer that interested him.

Most of the teams actively pursuing him are rebuilding teams.

It's not that he doesn't like rebuilding teams, it's just that he prefers to go to a team that allows him to participate in rebuilding.

It is a pity that although Bird is already a champion coach, he has not yet shown his ability in management affairs, so few teams will give him the management's decision-making power.

And teams like the Kings and Clippers who are willing to let Bird manage the team, he dare not go.

Bird, who was getting ready for a long break, unexpectedly received a call from Louie.

"You Celtics legend, have you never considered returning to Boston to coach?"

"I always thought you'd come back in Boston," Bird said realistically.

"Didn't I come back?"

"I'm not talking about this." Bird said, "I think you will coach the Celtics again. I don't want to be the sinner who hinders your comeback."

It seems that people all over the world want Louis to come back, but Louis himself doesn't think so.

"You know who we drafted this year?"

"Of course, I called Mike."

Wuxia didn't know Bird that well at first, when he was undergoing technical reforms during his senior year and senior year, Louis asked him to watch more Bird's game videos.Wuxia thought, is it better to ask me directly after watching the video?It was at this time that Wuxia contacted his Uncle Bird more frequently.

Gradually, the two sides became very familiar.

"Do you think it's a good idea to coach your own son?" Louie asked. "Who wants to play for Dad?"

It's really hard for Bird to imagine what it would be like for his father who committed suicide by shooting himself to be his coach.

"You have to think clearly, I'm not Isiah." Bird said exaggeratedly, "I'm here, you will never come back."

Louis said lightly: "I can endure Isaiah for two years, can't I give you three years? Anyway, after three years, you will definitely find a reason to leave by yourself."

"Not necessarily." Byrd snorted softly.

Bird in the previous life believed that a coach could coach a team for up to three years because of Billy Fitch, but in this life, Louis has used various methods to prove that the three-year itch is nonsense.

What's more, it's time for him to leave the Lakers on the surface, but in fact he lacks confidence in controlling the internal struggle of the Lakers.

So choosing to get away from the Lakers at this time is a good move for him.

Back in Boston, maybe things would have been different if Louie was the boss.

"It seems that there is nothing wrong with us. You come to Boston sometime to sign the contract. Let's talk about other things." After Louis said, he added, "Also, Wuxia doesn't like people calling him Mike, you Better watch out."

A few days later, Louie called a big press conference.

At the meeting, Louis announced to the Boston media the selection of the Celtics' coach for the new season.

When Byrd appeared, the atmosphere suddenly became very frenzied.

Bird's departure from the Celtics was a thorn in Boston's heart, not to mention that he went to the Lakers and led the team to win the championship as the team's coach.

At the same time, the incompetence shown by Isiah Thomas made the media outraged. Why did the Celtics choose to hand over the fate of the team to such a person with no coaching ability?

If Bird takes over, the fans' hanging hearts are relieved.

Although it is still not as good as Louis coming in person, Bird is definitely the best choice at the moment.

Has the experience of leading the team to success, and is also a famous player on the team.

According to what was agreed on the previous phone call, the Celtics and Bird signed a three-year, $3 million contract.

Then in the first internal meeting before the start of summer league, Bird gave a preview of the new season.

"The next five years will be the best window period for the Celtics team to compete for the championship." Bird said, "Yao and Paul are becoming more and more mature, Mike and Dwyane are both rookies with outstanding combat capabilities. Has the deepest roster depth in the league, and most of them are on rookie contracts."

Lambiel sees it differently.

"If you want to win the championship, these people alone are not enough." Lambiel explained, "They are too young, and no one knows what the future will become. The safest way is to find someone who is capable veteran."

At this time, Joe Dumars raised his mouth: "Isn't Benj a free agent?"

Byrd's eyes lit up.

With the Celtics' current team, if there is an experienced veteran like Benj in charge, they will be able to compete for the championship in the new season.

Thinking of this, Deputy Goute looked at the president.

Who does Benj listen to the most?

As long as Louis makes a call, Zhenggoute will come to Boston without saying a word.

Suddenly so many people looked at him, Louis was a little embarrassed.

Because he couldn't fulfill their wishes.

"Forget it, Benj can't come," Louie said.

"Why can't it come?" Bird said, "He's a free agent, we can trade him for him."

Wilson had thought about it before everyone suggested that he come to Boston.

It's just that Louis rejected Goute.

There is no other reason. At this stage of his career, for Benj, the most important thing is to start well and finish well.

And, even if he comes to Boston, he'll have to play for someone else because Louie doesn't plan to come back.

Wilson struggled to give up his desire to end his career under Louie.

For Bird's question, Louis gave the answer: "Because he has decided to return to New York."

"Going back to New York? That's impossible!" Bird said. "New York doesn't have the space or the assets to trade unless."

Louis nodded and smiled, "That's right, Benj will take a substantial salary cut."

The operation of the Knicks signing Benj is far more exciting than Louie said.

This summer, John Stockton, the core guard of the Knicks dynasty with one year left on his contract, the NBA's all-time assists and steals king, decided to retire.But the Knicks want his retirement to be more rewarding.

After negotiation, Stockton agreed to dedicate to the team to the last moment.

The Knicks sent John Stockton, Eric Dampier, and a 2007 first-round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for Benjamin Wilson, whose new contract was only $1 million for one year.

Bird was dumbfounded when he got the news.

"Why don't they just award the championship to the Knicks?" Bird said angrily, "What's the point?"

As Bird said, this deal completely tipped the balance.

A year-limited super team appeared in the league-the Knicks suddenly formed a super team with Tracy McGrady, Hill, Miller, Webber, and Wilson.

Horrifyingly, it was James Dolan who proposed the signing.

As for why this cheating prodigal son suddenly became enlightened, only God knows.

Byrd was very upset when he got the news.

No one can accept this all at once.

Originally, Bird planned to rush for the championship in high spirits in the new season, but the New Yorkers came here suddenly and told you not to play, next year's championship has been booked.

At this time, Riley, who didn't speak the whole time, suddenly said: "Since we can't sign Benj, why don't you listen to my thoughts?"

"Since we can't sign Benjamin, how about listening to my thoughts?"

As soon as Pat Riley finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on him.

Judging from the period of Riley's comeback, Louis can clearly feel that he has changed.

Perhaps because of his mental illness, Riley always spoke slowly and calmly, like a robot.

But the calmness on the surface conceals majesty, making people feel that a tsunami-like eruption may occur at any time.

"Pat, just say what you have in mind." Louie wanted to know what Riley had in mind.

So Riley said a name that no one had ever thought of: "Michael might be a better fit than Benjamin."

(End of this chapter)