American Ranch

Chapter 659 New Team Name (34)

That night, in response to Duncan's last wish before joining the Timberwolves, Qin Yi accompanied him to the AT&T Center Arena in San Antonio.

This is the home stadium of the Spurs. Before leaving this city where he has lived for nearly 20 years, Duncan wants to watch the Spurs game for the last time as a family member. It is a commemoration of the end of his last basketball career and the new one. Start!
This was a farewell ceremony, so Qin Yi, who originally planned to take him back to the north in the morning, also spent the day on the beach, waiting for today's home game of the Spurs.

When entering the arena at night, Qin Yi and John hugged a hamburger with double hot dogs, and ate while wearing baseball caps, just like ordinary fans.

But the admission tickets were bought by Duncan, a good seat in the first row, so after Qin Yi sat down, even a baseball cap couldn't prevent him from being spotted, but whatever, you don't need to be sneaky to watch the game!

When Qin Yi sat down to eat and watch the cheerleading performance, Duncan was already greeting his old friends.

After more than half a year, this big brother who took good care of everyone reappeared in the locker room. Everyone was a little sad, happy, and inexplicably emotional, but they all stood up and applauded.

No matter what, it's always fun to meet up with old friends.

As usual, Duncan patted that one's head, pinched this one's fat, and encouraged everyone in his own way before sitting down with Parker.

Glancing at Duncan who was staring aimlessly, Parker stirred the coffee he snatched from Fatty Dior, showed a French-style elegant smile, and said, "After thinking for half a year, are you finally planning to do something?"

Duncan still looked cute, nodded, but didn't speak. He just looked around at the locker room, which had been used for more than ten years and was even more familiar than at home, and the teammates who had been sweating and fighting together for several years. .

"Leaving the Spurs completely, are you willing?"

As an old friend of more than ten years, Parker could see Duncan's thoughts, besides, Duncan's nostalgia for all these was so obvious.

"Reluctant."

The simple question and answer, without any gorgeous language, made the two of them tear up at the same time.

Fatty Dior, who has always been free and easy, is also sitting with his head lowered at this moment. Leonard, Green, Mills, etc. are all silent.

When Big Brother retired, he felt that he might stay in the Spurs as the management team, so although everyone was sad, it was not too uncomfortable. I didn't expect a complete parting to come so suddenly.

Duncan clenched his mouth, put his arms around Parker, and clapped his bald head twice awkwardly with his big hands, followed by the others, a group of old boys comforting each other.

Outside the door, coach Popovich, who had gray hair and bald head, was staggering a bit. He paced slowly, looking at the laughing fans on the court, but recalled the past scenes in his mind. Time flies, 20 years have passed
A group of big men gathered together to be sad for a while, but quickly controlled their emotions.

Parker patted Duncan on the back and asked without hesitation: "Can you tell us who poached our best power forward? Damn it, I'm going to beat him up!"

"The boss of the Timberwolves is sitting outside!" Duncan didn't hide it, and there was nothing to hide, "But if I were you, I would never provoke him!"

"Mr. Qin? I should have thought of it earlier, he appeared at the Mavericks' home court the night before yesterday, and he was so close!" Parker nodded seriously, "Well, he is your new boss, so I won't beat him up. Save some face, don't you?"

"You really don't have to save face for me!" Duncan stroked Parker's bald head with an agitated tone.

The others also smiled, they all knew Qin Yi's strange strength, if they really wanted to fight, it wouldn't be certain who would hit whom!

Seeing that the time was almost up, Duncan hugged them again without delaying them, and then walked out freely. Unexpectedly, Fatty Dior shouted: "Did he let you play?"

Duncan didn't turn his head and walked out, but only raised his right hand and raised his index finger, shaking it, and said happily: "Don't be too surprised when the time comes!"

Everyone was happier immediately. Duncan likes to play, and he is also happy to be able to do what he likes!
At the door, Coach Popovich was waiting for him.

After a pause in his footsteps, Duncan quickly walked up to him, and hugged the old guy whose head only reached his chest. He didn't know what to say, so he didn't say anything at all.

"Is he a trustworthy boss?"

"Yes, he is!"

"Go ahead and go after what you want!"

Duncan stopped talking and strode towards the auditorium. Popovich behind him watched him go away, went back to the locker room silently, scanned the group of basketball boys, and suddenly shouted: "Give me a good fight, Blow them up!"

"Blast them!"

The players shouted in a low voice, but their voices were very firm. They all wanted to use a beautiful game to practice for their former comrades-in-arms.

Duncan reappeared at the Spurs' home court after half a year. The sensation was not ordinary. The fans stood up and chanted Duncan's name. Excitement, nostalgia, regret, all kinds of emotions intertwined, the fans seemed to be the craziest Groupies, let the cheers of the whole scene even overwhelm the sound of the radio!

Qin Yi looked at the big man waving to greet everyone, and couldn't help but imagine that when the news of Duncan joining the Timberwolves spreads tomorrow, how many fans will be sad and cry!

As the scene of Duncan sitting next to him was captured by the cameras on the field and spread to the giant screens on the left and right sides in real time, the fans and people in the sports circle who knew Qin Yi's identity on and off the field immediately had a shocking moment. Shocking guess!

God, Duncan, who retired for half a year, suddenly came back and joined the newly acquired Timberwolves?
Everyone was taken aback by this news. Although most people thought that Duncan was old, it was undeniable that such a best power forward, who is likely to be ranked in the top ten players in the league's Hall of Fame, helped the team Absolutely huge!
Not to mention the guidance of new-year players in terms of skills, but his great prestige, and his inspiring effect on the players is limitless!

At worst, say to players coming on or off the field, "Hey, boy, do a good job (good job)!"

This can greatly boost the morale of young players!

While everyone was shocked, they were also lamenting Qin Yi's method, which was really mysterious, pulling a general into the entrance wall without making a sound!
You know, in the past six months, many teams have failed to achieve their wishes, but look at the big boss Qin, who just appeared in the Mavericks' main stadium the day before yesterday, and took Duncan down a day later. amazing!

Qin Yi didn't care about how the sports world was shaken. He was currently watching the football game seriously.

The Spurs seemed to be stimulated today. The opening game was a fast break, the outside running was active, and the inside was tough. The rebounds and steals also surpassed the Suns in the away game. It's simply playing against the Suns.

Qin Yi, John, and Duncan didn't speak, but quietly enjoyed the farewell feast.

After a sad but domineering farewell game, Duncan bid farewell to the Spurs, faced the future, and followed Qin Yi back to Montana in a low-key manner.

Two days later, Manu Ginobili also flew to Montana from his hometown in Argentina. After being fooled by Qin Yi, he also followed Duncan to get familiar with the difference brought about by a strong body.

In the past two days, Qin Yi and his daughters-in-law discussed it again, and finally made a decision. The team name was changed from "Timberwolves" to "Cowboys", and the new residence was chosen in Helena, Montana. Helena Cowboys"!
The NBA officially approved it immediately, but the new name can only be used next season, and Montana is already located in the Northwest Region, so the team still belongs to the Northwest Division and the Western Conference.

Helena does not have a suitable arena, and it is in the middle of the season, so the team's relocation has also been postponed.

After dealing with these matters, Qin Yi's remaining job is to choose a new manager for the team.

(End of this chapter)