NBA backer king

Chapter 188 Desert Hunting
While Pharaoh was doing business, the NBA announced the most important honor of the season, the best team.

In terms of the best defensive team, the five defensive players are Jordan, Rodman, Olajuwon, Joe Dumars, and Pippen.

The Bulls who lost the championship had two selected to the defensive first team, but the Suns did not have one. Only Barkley and Dan Marley were selected to the second defensive team.

The best lineup is Olajuwon, Barkley, Karl Malone, Jordan, Mark Price.

Wang Tiejun's stats in the regular season were only 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds. Except for the first team of the best new team announced earlier, he is not eligible to be selected for any best team this time.

At the same time, when the best lineup was announced, the media was starting to hype wildly about the results of the NBA Finals.

"The blazing sun created Michael Jordan, the world's incomparable air-slashing king!" The New York Times.

"The Chicago Bulls are about to rebuild, Jordan will go to New York!" New York Sports News.

"Barkley won three major honors in a single season, becoming a true historical superstar and earning tens of millions a year!" New York Business News.

"Barkley and old K compete for the core of the team, the sun is about to collapse!" Chicago Sports News.

……

"Charles, are you having a conflict with old K?"

In the morning, in Buckley's villa, his wife Maureen read the newspaper and suddenly said in surprise.

Barkley was stunned, took the newspaper and looked at it, shook his head and said with a smile: "It's nothing, it's just media hype. Old K and I are brothers."

"He should be stronger next season, right?" Morin said.

"Of course, he said that he needs to practice more during the offseason to improve his athletic quality. I think he will be stronger next season." Barkley laughed.

"You are ten years older than him. Although you are still in your prime, I think the Suns management will regard him as the core of the future?" Morin said with a smile.

Barkley nodded and said: "It has been decided long ago. Old K is the core of the future. He has great potential, especially on the offensive end."

Having said that, he looked at his wife and suddenly understood what Mo Lin meant by these words.

When old K becomes stronger, in order to train him, the Suns will definitely continue to increase his tactical status in the team.

Correspondingly, when old K's status rises, someone's status will inevitably decline, so who will this person be?

There is no doubt that as another insider, it can only be him.

In fact, in the second half of the season after the All-Star, his tactical status has declined, but for the sake of the championship, he has no objection.

However, now he is a historical superstar who has won four hard honors in a single season. Can he still accept such an arrangement next season?

This point, he himself does not know.

"Ugh!"

With a sigh, he put down the newspaper in his hand, leaned against the back of the sofa, and stared at the ceiling in a daze.

……

None of these news could affect Lao Wang's serious business. At noon, his waist was sore and his legs were weak, so he bid farewell to the entangled beauties, rushed to the headquarters, and participated in the celebration of the whole city.

The entire Phoenix fell into a warm championship celebration, and countless fans flooded the streets.

For three consecutive days, he participated in the celebration during the day, and stayed at the hotel at night. The beauties around him changed one after another, all of which were arranged by Hawksman. The top ones were all Hollywood starlets, with appearance but no fame.

But after playing, he still insists on training every day, that is, speed training and flexibility training. The other two interrupted strength and physical training have not yet resumed. He needs to let his body recover from fatigue first. At least one month later before starting these energy-consuming training programs.

After winning the championship, the system rewarded him with 2000 points. He now has 3400 points, which should be able to meet his training needs in the next few months.

In the past few days, he has been extremely happy, but Jordan has fallen into the censure of the media.

He ran to Las Vegas after the finals, gambled all night, was discovered by the media, and then became the focus of media accusations.

Then the bull boss kept contacting him, but he never answered the phone, the phone was turned off, and the pager was thrown away.

On June 6, after four days in Las Vegas, under pressure from the media, Jordan left there and returned to Chicago accompanied by David Frank.

The first time he returned to Chicago, he was picked up by the Bulls boss at the airport, along with Bulls general manager Jerry Krause and Phil Jackson.

Several people came to the boss Reinsdorf's villa to discuss what the Bulls should do next.

Jordan didn't say a word, just nestled on the sofa in a daze.

Reinsdorf motioned to Jerry Krauss to speak first, and the latter cleared his throat and said, "Michael, I'm going to clean up the inside line, what's your opinion?"

Jordan's eyes moved, and David Frank said at this time: "Michael, this is a good thing, you just need a good inside helper, otherwise you will definitely not lose this time."

Only then did Jordan slightly nod his head. This action of his immediately made everyone present heave a sigh of relief.

Jerry Krause let out a long breath, and said again: "The draft will start soon, and our first round pick has been given to the Suns..."

Speaking of which, everyone including him can't help but feel a bit of a toothache. The damn Suns traded Mark West for their first-round pick. Although this pick is worthless, what if it can be missed?

"But we still have two second-round picks in hand, one is the second-round pick, and the other is our own third-to-last pick. My plan is to pick two meat shields."

Having said that, he paused for a moment and said, "If not, choose two center forwards who can stretch. Old K can't defend against them. He can't deal with this type of center forward."

Everyone nodded repeatedly, and Phil Jackson said: "Not only do we not have a tank center this time, but we don't even have the space-type center that can be pulled out."

Jerry Krause twitched, feeling that this was Phil Jackson targeting him, but the most important thing at this time was to appease Jordan's emotions. He didn't say much, and said: "If we can't choose, we will make a deal. Except for Grant, all insiders will become bargaining chips in this deal."

At this time, Jordan glanced at David Frank, who nodded slightly, and said, "Mr. Reinsdorf, Mr. Krauss, I hope that the Bulls' draft picks in the next few years can become the bargaining chip for this transaction."

As soon as these words were said, the expressions of Reinsdorf and Klaus changed.

They glanced at Jordan at the same time. Jordan was expressionless, as if he was still in a daze. They looked at each other, with a trace of helplessness flashing in their eyes.

The meaning of these words is very clear. Jordan hopes that the Bulls will overdraw all the potential of the Bulls in the next few years and build a good enough inside lineup in this offseason.

The two thought about each other for a while, and quickly nodded.

The reason is also very good. Jordan is now at his peak, and so is Pippen. Such a good outside lineup is indeed a time to build a better lineup.

A failure to win the championship is not enough to explain the problem. Jordan still has at least a few years of his peak period, and Jordan is too important to the Bulls.

While several people were negotiating, the lawsuit between Wang Tiejun and Robert Longer ended. As expected, the evidence was overwhelming and the lawsuit was won.

"I am done!"

Rob Longer's compensation was as high as more than 300 million US dollars, which directly caused him to collapse on the spot. Apart from bankruptcy and becoming a homeless man, he had no second result. Before paying off this huge debt, the main street was his destination.

Another man who had a meltdown was Will Houston, whose second trial was just the next day, and I'm afraid there would be no difference.

The next day, the second lawsuit was also over, and the result was also no surprise.

Will Houston's compensation amount is even higher, more than 500 million U.S. dollars, and he will never pay back the money in his next life.

"cheers!"

At Wang Tiejun's house, the party was in progress. He invited all his teammates, agent Hawksman, lawyer Winks who helped him with the lawsuit, Zhang Lili and Sun Zhenping, and everyone toasted to celebrate the victory of the lawsuit.

The next day, he sent Zhang Lili and the others away at the airport.

At noon, he signed endorsement contracts with several sponsors in a hotel.

These sponsors are local companies, local brands, and the sponsorship contracts are not big. There are eight in total, and they can get 200 million US dollars a year, which is much higher than before.

In terms of local popularity and popularity, he is now one of the best in the Suns, not losing to Barkley at all, and even more popular than Barkley. After all, Barkley has just arrived here, and the Suns are his home team. It is obvious that the core of the team's future will naturally be more popular.

"Old K, other brands are still in discussion. It will be settled in a few days. You just wait." After signing the contract, Hawksman warned at the reception: "During the offseason, don't play some dangerous things, such as motorcycles, solo, and alcohol, all less."

"It's not less sticking, it's not sticking." Old Wang immediately corrected.

Hawksman laughed and nodded.

At this time, he felt a little worried, because his immediate boss, who was also Old K's real manager, Jay Maloney, had a huge addiction to independence. If this matter were exposed, it would be a huge blow to him and CAA.

In the afternoon, Lao Wang came to Barkley's house, and the fat man also held a party at home.

"Old K, I got you the Cuban cigar you wanted. I got it through my relationship. It's at least twice as cheap as the one on the market. It's guaranteed to be a high-quality, authentic product."

Kevin Johnson has already arrived. After seeing him, he pointed to a small cardboard box beside him and said.

"How much is this?"

Lao Wang opened it and saw that there were all exquisite small wooden boxes, a carton full of them.

"A box of ten sticks, a total of twenty boxes."

"how much is it?"

"Thirteen hundred dollars a box."

"hiss!"

Old Wang gasped, is it so expensive?
"Kevin, you smoke this stuff all year round, so rich?" He asked in surprise.

"Old K, how much do you think I can smoke? At most two a day, sometimes one." Kevin Johnson said.

"so little?"

"Of course, it doesn't matter if you smoke too much of this thing, it's enough to enjoy yourself, and you don't want to smoke too much."

"Of course. I'll write you a check."

"Twenty-six thousand dollars, thank you for your patronage." Kevin Johnson said with a smile.

It was because he liked this thing and found another outlet, so he made a little money for pocket money.

But most people don't know how to do it, because they are afraid of being found out by the tax bureau and customs. Only trustworthy people can do it.

Old Wang smiled, wrote a check and handed it over, and said, "Anyway, I'm going to get a lot of sponsorship fees this time, so it doesn't matter if you make some money."

"Old K, ask, is CAA still signing someone?"

"Xie Te, old K, quickly get me to CAA."

"Old K, tell me quickly, how much did you earn this time?"

When everyone heard this, they immediately gathered around, everyone looked envious, including Barkley.

In fact, it was mainly him and Kevin Johnson, and only superstars and first-class stars like them could be favored by CAA. How could other people have the opportunity to be signed by the largest agency in Hollywood.

He also has several million dollars in commercial income this year. This time, with the addition of the best team, he has won four more honors. There should be more commercial income in the next season. Tens of millions of dollars are possible, but if he signs with CAA, it must be more.

"I don't know about this. CAA doesn't seem to have any plans to enter the sports world on a large scale now." Wang Tiejun said.

"Old K, you have earned it." Barkley and others couldn't help being very disappointed.

Lao Wang laughed straight, he was always the first to get the most benefits, and he believed that CAA would not give so many resources if it signed someone in the future.

"By the way, Charles, Kevin, how about we go hunting? My gun is almost rusted." He suddenly yelled.

"I think it's fine."

"Go ahead, just relax."

After everyone discussed it, it was decided immediately, then organize a hunting team to hunt wolves.

There isn't much in the desert outside of Phoenix, except rattlesnakes and cacti, but wolves.

Kevin Johnson said: "I am in charge of hunting applications, as well as hiring guides and bodyguards."

Buckley said: "Then I will be responsible for providing pickup trucks, about five."

Lao Wang thought for a while and smiled, "I'm responsible for providing gasoline and ammunition."

Dan Marley said with a smile: "Then I will provide food."

Ninianji said, "I'm in charge of the walkie-talkie."

The next day, Wang Tiejun got up early in the morning. After breakfast, he changed into jeans and a denim shirt, put a few prepared guns in the trunk, moved a few boxes of various bullets, and a dozen full magazines, put on the prepared desert sunglasses and a cowboy hat, and bit the left half of a cigar from yesterday. Then, as agreed, he drove to a gas station in the east of Phoenix and met here.

When he arrived, Barkley had already arrived, the five pickup trucks he had prepared had already parked here, and there were several others.

"Old K, change the car." Barkley yelled.

"help."

Lao Wang opened the trunk and shouted.

"Old K, are you ready to fight?"

Buckley and others came over to see that besides a few boxes of bullets, there were five or six rifles and shotguns, and they were shocked.

"It's not wrong to prepare more for this kind of thing." He said with a smile.

At this time, other people arrived, and a group of people changed cars, including the cars of the guide and several bodyguards, a total of nine pickups.

The guide Harris warned: "Everyone should act as a group and don't leave the convoy. In addition, the barrel of the gun should not be pointed at people, but at the sky, and remember to turn off the safety. Also, you cannot cut down cacti in the wild. According to the state law of Arizona, you will go to jail."

"Wow, what kind of law is this?" Pharaoh asked in surprise.

"But that's not the law," Barkley complained.

So everyone filled up the oil, prepared some spare oil barrels, invited friends and called friends, and rushed away.

"boom!"

After getting off the road, Pharaoh kicked the accelerator and rushed to the front. The car jumped forward crazily on the Gobi Desert, with smoke and dust billowing behind it, like a giant dragon.

Knight, who was in the same car with him, was sitting in the back, closed his eyes in fright, and yelled: "Old K, you are driving so fast, are you crazy?"

"Haha, Knight, is it cool?" Old Wang's crazy laughter answered him.

Behind his car, the car of the guide Harris and the car of a bodyguard accelerated to catch up.

The convoy drove eastward for less than an hour, and found the target after crossing a small hillside. About a mile away, a small pack of seven wolves was attacking a puma.

"There, hurry up."

Old Wang was still at the front with sharp eyes. After seeing the target, he turned the steering wheel, stepped on the accelerator, and rushed over.

The four cars behind heard his voice from the walkie-talkie and followed immediately.

"Old K, don't get too close, don't get out of the car, and close the windows tightly." At this time, the bodyguard reminded loudly in the walkie-talkie.

"Got it." Pharaoh replied loudly.

In just a few seconds, the convoy rushed 100 meters away from the wolves and stopped.

The pack of wolves and pumas also seemed to sense the crisis, they stopped hunting each other, and stared at the convoy with bright red and indifferent eyes.

"Kevin, can you kill that lion?"

Lao Wang got behind the windshield and stared at the ferocious cougar. The animal was drooling, and he seemed to have the urge to drool.

"Okay, we have hunting indicators for two pumas this time. Old K, don't waste it, I spent a lot of money to get the indicators." Kevin Johnson's voice sounded from the walkie-talkie.

"Great, leave this end to me." Pharaoh excitedly said.

In the United States, it is allowed to hunt these animals through application, including some animals that are rare in other regions and countries, such as pumas.

"Nate, you drive."

Lao Wang took an AK from the back seat, loaded the bullets, opened the safety, and said while opening the car door.

"You are crazy, there are seven wolves and a lion below, those are not pet dogs." Knight cursed.

He didn't dare to go down, even with a gun, so he just moved over.

"What are you afraid of?"

Pharaoh got out of the car, slammed the door, and pointed his gun at the wolves and the cougar.

His actions immediately aroused the uneasiness of the wolves and the cougars, and there were bursts of deep beast roars, and they made preparations before attacking.

(End of this chapter)