The way of the center

Chapter 301 Do you still want to win?
Back home, An Jie threw himself directly on the sofa.There are too many things in his mind right now, all of which flashed back in An Jie's mind during the three years in the Thunder.

The unwillingness to fail in the lore and fail to enter the playoffs, the loyalty of Morris to defend himself after the conflict with Stoudemire, the time when Anjie carried the core banner of the Thunder alone when Durant was injured. Scenes and scenes clearly appeared in An Jie's mind.But An Jie knows that people can't just look backward, the road has to go forward.

Ever since An Jie entered the house, Moslav has been on the phone non-stop.Now it is impossible for him to travel all over the United States to discuss with the managers of the teams. Moslav must confirm the cooperation intention of the other party by phone, and then he will discuss with the appropriate team face to face.

More than an hour after An Jie entered the house, Moslav finally hung up the phone.He looked at An Jie with a serious expression. The next conversation between these two men will directly affect their future.

"How about Mr. Meslav, which teams are interested in me?" An Jie and Meslav sat side by side on the sofa, and the French window in front of them was the night view of the entire Oklahoma City.

"Last season's championship, the Dallas Mavericks are very sincere. You know that Cuban is not a stingy guy. He said on the phone that as long as you are willing to come, he will renew your contract with a maximum salary in advance."

"Pfft!" As soon as Moslav finished speaking, Anjie sprayed out all the water he just drank.What is the concept of a maximum salary, which means that his next contract may have a salary ten times that of the current one.Cuban, this guy, really deserves his reputation.

"Although the Mavericks won the championship last season, this season is pretty miserable." An Jie knew that now the Mavericks' championship team was almost completely dismantled, and Nowitzki's career began to decline.The Mavericks urgently need a new core now, and the German also expressed that he is willing to be the second child.Thinking about it carefully, the Mavericks are willing to give both money and status, which is really sincere.

"Yes, they won the championship by surprise last season, but this season, I am not optimistic about their ability to defend the title. However, Cuban's sincerity really touched me." In fact, Moslav's favorite is the Mavericks, so he released the Mavericks. In the first place.

"Well, what else?" Although the conditions of the Mavericks are very attractive, Anjie still wants to hear what other teams have to say.

"And... by the way, there is also the Houston Rockets. The iconic figure of your country, Yao Ming's old club. Since Yao Ming and McGrady both left, the Rockets have always been a civilian team. Now they also need a pillar, And you, who are also Chinese, are their best candidates. To put it bluntly, even if you can’t make it, the Rockets can continue to monopolize the Chinese market. If you can make it, Morey will gain both fame and fortune.” After Moslav finished speaking, he looked at An Jie, but An Jie didn't seem to be moved.

After that, Moslav told Anjie about the situation of several teams in detail. The 76ers are too loose, and Anjie doesn't like it.knight?An Jie didn't want to clean up the mess left by the little emperor yet.The Lakers are good, but the conditions they can offer are first of all Muslav disagrees, and secondly, Anjie's tactical status in the Lakers may not be much higher than it is now.Looking at Gasol now, you know what Anjie will become after going to the Lakers.

After talking about several teams, Anjie didn't like it. Maybe in the end, he had to choose between the Rockets and the Mavericks.

"Oh, yes, and the Portland Trail Blazers." Just when An Jie thought the conversation was over, Moslav suddenly remembered something.

"Pioneer?" Thinking of this name, An Jie's first reaction was sadness.Brandon Roy and the Blazers originally had unlimited potential, but this season, Roy officially announced that he will be reimbursed for the season, and Greg Oden has even faded out of people's sight.The Trail Blazers, who were originally a model of the Young Guards like the Thunder, are now leaderless. Finding a guy who was also reimbursed for the season may be their only way out.

"The Trail Blazers' invitation is also very sincere, but to be honest, I am not optimistic about the development of this team. In comparison, the Rockets and Mavericks are closer to the playoffs, or the championship."

"Hmm." An Jie nodded. Although he had some affection for the indomitable pioneers in his heart, Moslav was right. It is difficult for the current pioneers to do anything.

"Okay, let me think about it too? What about your suggestion?" An Jie knew that this kind of thing cannot be decided casually.He needs to ask the opinion of many people, including Muslav.

"Dallas." Without even thinking about it, Moslav said the best goal in his heart.Money, opportunity, Angie can have all the advantages in Dallas.

"Well, I will remember. Well, maybe in a few days, I will give you an answer." An Jie got up and tidied up his clothes. In the future, it is really time to make a choice.

Which team are you going to?An Jie didn't know what to do.He has no affection for any of those teams, because he's devoted all his affection to Oklahoma over the years.So in front of Anjie, the only difference between these backup options is that the team names are different.Although Moslav said that the development of the Rockets and the Mavericks will be better, but who knows what will happen in the future?Just like back then, almost everyone was optimistic about James' Cavaliers, but in the end?

Angie knocked on Morris' door, and he decided to talk to his brother.

"I fucking hope you don't leave." Morris has actually been eavesdropping on the conversation between Anjie and Moslav. What kind of bullshit, what a goddamn maximum salary, these are not as good as letting Anjie stay Come down reliable.

"But I have to go, Presti has made it clear."

"If you have to go, I hope you fucking go to the East. Because I don't want to meet you too early in the playoffs, who the hell wants to be your opponent." Although An Jie has accepted the reality, But Morris is still imagining that Anjie can stay and fight side by side with him.Because of this, Morris's suggestion is not constructive at all, but it can be regarded as a suggestion anyway.

Later, An Jie took out his mobile phone and called Divac.Not long after the phone rang, it was connected.

"Ann! I was just about to call you!? I heard that guy from Moslav said that the Thunder are going to trade you!?" An Jie almost forgot that Meslav and Divac are family friends since they were young. .How could Meslav not ventilate Divac about this kind of thing.

"That's right, I just called to discuss with you where I should go to develop."

"Son of a bitch!" Divac yelled at first, and this incident reminded him of the scene when he was abandoned by the Lakers.

"Let me tell you, you must find a place with absolute respect and you as the absolute core. Otherwise, this kind of thing will happen again in the future! The Mavericks can't be the first! Even if the German says he is willing to take the second place, But the Mavericks still belong to Dirk Nowitzki. There, you can never be the real owner." Divac's analysis made Anjie feel that it was not unreasonable.

"To put it bluntly, the Mavericks are still building a lineup around Nowitzki. The team you need to find is a team that is willing to build a lineup around you. Don't care how vulnerable that team is now, but As long as they still want to rise and need you as a pillar, then your development in this team must be very good!"

"So, the Rockets and the Trail Blazers, you can really think about it. The leading stars of these two teams have completely sunk due to injuries. Now, it is a moment when they need stars and a pillar." Divac said After analysis, An Jie's thinking became clearer again.

"Thank you, old man. I thought you would ask me to go to the Lakers or the Kings." An Jie knew that Divac was a nostalgic person, and the Lakers and the Kings were paramount in Divac's heart.

"If I want to transfer, I will definitely give priority to these two teams. But this matter is related to you, your own future." , but he is meticulous.

After hanging up the phone, An Jie dialed another number, which was also the last stop for him to ask for advice.This guy can always lead him out of trouble, and hopefully this time, the result will be no exception.

"Hey, boss." An Jie's last phone call was not to anyone else, but to his mentor, George Ricard.

"Ann, I've been waiting for your call for a long time." An Jie didn't say anything yet, but Ricard seemed to have seen everything through.

"Oh? You know I'm going to call you?" An Jie smiled, he thought Ricard was joking with himself.

"Yes, I know you will definitely call me. Because you are now facing the confusion of transfer." Ricard said exactly what he said, and Anjie's hippie smile suddenly became serious.Now that he wants to transfer, only he and the few people involved know about it.Even the master of Yahoo, Adrian Wojnarowski, doesn't know anything.An Jie didn't understand where Ricard heard the news.

"Tell me, do you have the answer?" Ricard asked the question before the surprised Anjie could speak.

"Not yet." An Jie answered truthfully.

"Ann, tell me. After going through so many things, do you want to make money easily, or are you still eager for honor, eager for victory, eager for the championship! In other words, do you still want to win?" Ricard A series of questions made An Jie puzzled.

"Answer me." Seeing that An Jie didn't respond, Ricard asked again on the phone.

"I still want to win, I don't care about money, I don't care, I just want to play basketball as hard as I can and try my best to win, because I love basketball." An Jie didn't expect that Ricard would make the topic so heavy .Therefore, he also followed his own heart and answered Ricard's question with a heavy heart.

"Hmm." Ricard thought for a few seconds. "Want to hear my advice, Ann?"

"Of course." An Jie didn't have time to think about why Ricard knew he was about to transfer, and suddenly made the atmosphere so heavy.The only thing he knew was that Ricard would do it for his own good.

"Ann, go to Portland. If what you just said is true, if you still want to win, you still want to create a glory of your own. Instead of muddling around and holding an annual salary for nothing. Then, go Portland." Rickard's tone was firm, making Anjie feel that this proposal seemed unquestionable.

"But...why?" Anjie was puzzled. What is so special about the Trail Blazers?Now they are completely incomparable with the Rockets and Mavericks.

"Because I want to win too, Ann."

"Ah?" Hearing what Ricard said, An Jie was even more confused.

"I have decided that I am going to coach in the NBA. The day before yesterday, I signed with the Trail Blazers. If we can join forces again, I am confident that we can win many, many games, we can win many honors, even It's the damn O'Brien Cup!" It turned out that Ricard knew that Anjie was going to transfer not by accident, but because he was already a participant in the transaction.

"You? Coach Portland?" An Jie couldn't believe his ears.

"I coach, you play. My team will be tailor-made for you. All the staffing and all the tactics will be developed around you. Then, we will win together." Ricard is full of confidence in Anjie , but he didn't know whether he could influence An Jie's choice.

"Haha, don't tell me earlier." An Jie was silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed. "Let's go win boss, let's go and win those goddamn games!"

An Jie clenched his fists and looked out the window.The night view of Oklahoma is not what he needs, only victory can make Anjie truly satisfied.

For An Jie, the invitation from Ricard was an offer he couldn't refuse.

"Mr. Moslav, pack up your things. Tomorrow, we will go to Portland!" An Jie shouted excitedly at Moslav, his future seemed to become clear from hazy.

If Rickard and Anjie join forces again, will the alliance be calm, or will it be swept up in huge waves?The butterfly effect, at the moment when An Jie decided to join forces with Ricard again, completely started!
(End of this chapter)