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Chapter 458 The Exiled Veteran
The NBA basketball league is the same as all profit-making organizations. The question that those high-level people always consider is the league's gold-making plan. What kind of basketball culture and personality cult are just the means they need to earn fans' attention and money. The stars during this period are just their gold-making tools, just like many seemingly beautiful marriages, when you still have economic value, then no matter how strong and uninhibited you are in the team, As long as you can bring income to the team, then you can show off your personality or talent wantonly, as long as you can sell the tickets at the gate smoothly, the management of the entire team and even the coach may pamper you Go on with this nonsense.

But when your condition starts to decline and your age gradually ages, no matter how brilliant a superstar you used to be, you will face the miserable situation of being purged and left by the team, even if you have brought countless glory to this city , but as long as it is in the face of money and the future, you will always be the poor loser, because your most precious everything is lost to time. In this world, only time, the bastard, is the final winner. It has countless talents. And talented students, but when it continues to make great strides, those students have fallen from the peak of glory, no one can overcome the aging brought by time, and no one can become great forever, many people have personally It proves this point, and there will be people who will continue the path they have traveled, brilliant, and then silent, until they begin to be written into history and gradually forgotten by people.

Pat Riley looked at the name in the contract on the table that he was very familiar with, and he was in a daze. He knew what that guy represented, and he knew what kind of difficulties that guy was encountering now. The old fox was thinking about it. Contemplating, he wondered if he should pick up the phone and call the other party to list all his requirements, maybe this is the biggest fish he can fish in the free agent market, but the danger of this fish Sex seems a bit big, if those other guys are all sardines, then this guy is definitely a very standard African Nile crocodile, extremely fierce and aggressive, but Pat Riley is looking for him The kind of ruthlessness that never knows how to bow its head.

Only with such ruthless energy is the player he needs most. If that guy can walk into Miami's team with that kind of ruthless stubbornness, then it will be a win-win deal. After all, 300 Signing such a guy at a price of around [-] U.S. dollars, no matter what, it is impossible to suffer a loss. You must know that even those rookies who are not good at shit have to waste millions of salary from the team, let alone such a once proud The guy in the entire league, if he can listen to the arrangement, it will be another classic of Pat Riley's magic pick.

It's just that now even Pat Riley may not be sure whether he can surrender to that guy. After all, he has never really surrendered to anyone in this league. Even in the face of a god-like figure like Michael Jordan, he You can use the dexterous crossover to go directly, in the eyes of that guy, there is nothing he dare not do in the basketball world, but when he finds that he has begun to be challenged by fate, he has already begun to slip from the peak , but Pat Riley never thinks that guy's legs have become rusty, as long as he is given time, space, or enough freedom, he can still take down many people one-on-one, which is why Pat Riley The reason why T. Riley didn't want to give up gambling.

"God always likes to give smart people some hard problems that are beyond their ability. I don't know if this is a test of my brain to continue to develop, or this old guy always likes to see people frowning ", constantly thinking about one thing, for the shrewd Pat Riley, it has almost become his burden, especially when he chooses the right players for the team, he always has to use his brain One of the things that the old fox complains most now is that he has another gray hair. Fortunately, this old fox rarely has such troubles anymore, because He has Lin Yi and Wade. Although these two guys have had a lot of trouble recently, since the Miami Heat have these two sharp knives, Pat Riley has rarely had troubles.

"Chris Wallace? I really don't know if this guy is a pig. Either he didn't go to the free market to choose that guy, or he didn't let the damn head coach control everything on the field. If you don’t use it well after that, what a fucking waste guy, even if such a fool gives him a Kobe, he will turn the scoring maniac into an idiot, SHIT!” Pat Riley looked at When there was a report on a sports newspaper, he scolded angrily. Maybe he was also complaining about someone's experience, but what he said would be nodded in agreement after being heard by many people, because this old fox is so The person who scolded once is indeed an idiot in the eyes of many people.

Pat Riley picked up his mobile phone after swearing. It seems that he has already made a decision. After all, this is a decisive old guy. He is rarely fettered by one thing for a few days This time, the decision will be so difficult this time because the guy involved in the contract is also the most difficult guy in the league to deal with. If he hadn't had to consider the stability of the locker room, maybe just because of that guy's ability, He had already dialed the phone number of the manager of the other party, instead of sitting at the desk and hesitating for a few days before daring to make up his mind.

"Hey Gary man, how are you doing? I can't remember when was the last time I drank wine with you, because you are always so busy, but now you seem to have a lot of free time, no I know that you and Leon still remember that you owed me a red wine dinner and didn't repay it. If you have time, why don't we find a quiet place to sit and chat, and talk about the future of your friend, how about ? But it’s okay, you must pay the bill.” Pat Riley freely controlled the whole situation on the phone. He knew that now was the time for him to occupy the right to speak. If he didn’t grasp such a gap, he would The opportunity to cooperate with the other party may be lost, but the most important thing is that he hopes to make the other party feel his sincerity through such dialogue, but he needs to stand in the position of a leader to oppress the other party.

This may be the way Pat Riley is used to talking. Until he puts down the phone, the rhythm of the entire conversation is under his control. He needs to tell the other party in this way that the Miami Heat is not the guy who used to be Where he has dominated, he needs to adapt to the team here, not let the team adapt to him. There is no denying that the guy is a very good person, but Pat Riley does not want a veteran who will appear pampered and In any situation, what he needs is a fighter with a calm mind, and this is a guy who must obey the team. He can continue to be unruly, but he must understand that this is not his team anymore. He needs to understand Cooperate with others, rather than arbitrarily.

It is still unclear whether the once proud guy will accept the conditions of coming to Miami. Pat Riley is waiting for the other party's answer. His fingers keep tapping on his desktop. He believes that his words are accurate. He has conveyed his willingness to cooperate without any mistakes, and now it depends on how the other party chooses. After all, Miami is not the only team participating in the competition. Although many teams dare not accept such a great god, the Miami Heat dare to do so. This is because there are not only two strong guys here, but also because there have never been any kind people here, and Pat Riley is not afraid of another thorn in his team. For him, the more such guys, the better.

15 minutes, a not too long waiting time, after Pat Riley sent out the phone invitation, the voice he was looking forward to finally rang on the phone, and a low tone spoke first, "There is no problem with the salary, but I hope to know whether I will play the starting position in the team, money is just a condition of life for me, for honor, I may care more about the latter, you know." The owner of the voice said very He obviously knew who he was talking to, so he didn't hide his intention of calling, and directly pointed out the topic of their conversation in a very simple and clear way. It has never been this guy's character to hide and hide, only this kind of straightforwardness is his favorite way.

"My team never guarantees anyone the position of the main force. If you still feel that you are strong enough, you can use your performance to grab such an opportunity from others. I know you. You have never been a guy who is afraid of challenges. , It was not before, and it will not be in the future. Until the day you withdraw from this alliance, you will hold your head high and fight with others to the end. That is the you I know, so I will not promise you, but I can swear with the whole of Miami, this place can bring you the highest honor you lack, I promise!" Pat Riley's answer is also very simple and straightforward, he knows that he doesn't need to make false promises to this guy, he is very clear What does this guy need, as long as you give him what he wants most, then he won't be afraid that he won't be able to catch this guy's heart. What does a veteran want most?Of course, it is the ring that symbolizes honor. This is the most important bargaining chip that the Miami Heat can get. Yes, the situation of the Miami Heat is very bad now, but when Lin Yi and Wade return safely, Who dares to say that these guys are not the most powerful contenders for the league championship?I'm afraid even Kobe has to worry about the threat of these guys.

There was a short silence, Pat Riley could hear the other party's breathing coming from the other end of the phone, the guy was thinking, Pat Riley knew that his bait had worked, after all, this alliance now has the ability and There are not many people who have the courage to take him in. Before the old fox called, nearly ten teams had refused to accept this once brilliant guy, but Pat Riley is not one of those cowardly cowards, he likes to accept this kind of team. Difficult challenges, he can also withstand the danger of backlash from the opponent. Compared with the benefits, those losses can hardly be counted. He is waiting for the opponent's decision. The old fox is very sure that he will still succeed this time. Because he is the smartest fortune teller.

"Okay, I accept your invitation, and I will not ask for anything else in terms of salary. I also hope that what you say is true. The Miami Heat can be as great as you said. I will talk to you in one day. The agent is flying to Miami together, and I hope we can have a good cooperation." A very brief response, the voice was still deep and deep, but Pat Riley was very keen to hear from the slight change in the voice that this guy was forcibly Desire to suppress, that is a feeling of extreme desire for honor, that guy needs to get a ring at the end of his career, when he has taken all the honors, that ring is already his last Pursuit, he will not give up any opportunity easily.

"On behalf of the whole of Miami, I welcome you in advance. Remember, this place is not as great as I said, but it is becoming great in itself, and you will also be part of this great change process, because you yourself are important to the NBA. It is a great existence, this is not a compliment, but a sentence I really want to say, choosing you is a gamble, but I think it is very worthwhile, because this league is wonderful because of you, then let Miami now Help you complete the greatest curtain call, I hope this is your last stop, also a perfect battle." Pat Riley also completed the final concluding remarks with a passionate voice, he hoped that such a few words Words can help ignite the desire to keep fighting in that aggressive guy.

When the owner of that voice hung up the phone, the two middle-aged men beside him asked almost at the same time, "Have you really considered going to the Miami Heat? You must know that you may never become the owner of the team there, and there are The hottest new star in this league also has a glorious guy like Wade in Miami. If you choose to go to such a team, you may always be under the pressure of these two guys, and you will never be the same as before. The absolute right to speak in the team, it’s not Philadelphia, it’s not a place you once ruled, I hope you think about it.” A middle-aged man took the lead in expressing his concerns, and he knew very well that the Miami Heat Who is the current head of the team? The existence of that Eastern boy and Wade obviously will not give others any chance to lead the team, especially the man in front of him is already 35 years old and is no longer young. His sharpest Time is about to pass, what he can do now is to seize the tail of time as much as possible, and fight for the last chance of glory.

"Stefanski and Eddie Jordan called yesterday. They want you to go back to the place where you once ruled. Both Moore and I think that's the place you should go, at least there. There are your successors, and there are fans who love you the most. Their records are terrible now. After you go back, you will definitely let those fans become your supporters again. You will still be their forever omnipotent basketball King, why do you have to go to Miami to be a substitute or even the second team for others, instead of going back to be the soul of your city?" Another middle-aged man also made his own voice at this time, and his question was also in the Ask the man in front of you why.

"Leon, you know, I have never had any helpers around me. I am used to fighting alone, but now I am starting to slow down. I know that every time I break through the opponent, I don't have the previous strength. That kind of madness, so I hope that my teammates can become stronger now, I have been the master for too long, now I just want to win the final championship with a group of crazy guys, I may not be The leader of that team, but I hope I can tell others with my hands that I am still the tough fighter, I can still kill many people, I believe I can do it, I am not going to compete for the championship, I will let When people see me reboot, it's still like the wind."

When the guy sitting on the beach chair finished saying this, his eyes had drifted into the distance, and he seemed to have begun to look forward to the picture of going to that warm city, maybe there is not a place where he can A place to rule, but that's probably going to be the city where he'll be honored, a tough big man?He himself may not have imagined that in the last time of his career, he would still meet a perfect big man. He could finally no longer have to carry the entire team on his own and charge wildly. He still yearned for offense. But he is more like less burden, more courageous, Miami, a good idea, Lin Yi?A crazy kid, when he was in Detroit last year and watched this little guy killing all directions on the field, he thought in a trance, what kind of picture would it be if he cooperated with himself?Unexpectedly, a bad signing that almost made him leave the league gave him a big man partner he had been looking forward to for a long time.

"Leon, let's go to that city earlier, I can't wait..."

"Aron, you stubborn guy, you always play basketball, you will never listen to other people's dissuasion, damn it, I have to go out of my way to tell Stefanski again, you let his pigeons again, you You know, a decision like yours will at least cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars in income..." The middle-aged man was still chattering endlessly, but the guy lying on the beach chair had already stood up, then The messy tattoos have become more and more clear under the sunlight. Only The Strong Survive, the clear letters always express the character of this man who will not bow his head. Just like now, he is still facing the world with his head held high. The glare of the sun was the same as the day he entered the league.

An exiled veteran returns. . .He will use the sharpest way to write his last glory. . .

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