i am legend

Chapter 283 Retirement and Return
Bruce looked at the solemn Mullin in front of the desk in astonishment, and was very surprised by his actions!
Before, although Mullin had thanked Bruce more than once, but this time it seemed very sudden and with a hint of inexplicable feeling!

"Chris, you really don't have to do this!" Bruce hurriedly stood up and walked towards Mullin.

Mullin looked at Bruce with a smile all the time, the original solemnity in his heart, and after saying thank you for the last time, he felt much more relaxed!
"Chris, why don't you sit down, do you have anything to say??" Although there was a very bad feeling in his heart, Bruce still had to face the reality.

"Sorry, Bruce, I don't think it's possible for me to continue playing for the team I've dedicated my life to!" Even with a smile on his face, he said it casually, but only Mullin knew how much it was to make this decision A decision that makes him sad!
Bruce froze there suddenly, even though he had thought that something bad might happen, but when he heard Mullin's words suddenly, he couldn't help but widen his eyes in shock.

"I'm really sorry!" Mullin smiled bitterly, and said with some difficulty: "My personal doctor told me that if I still insist on playing games, I may spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair!"

"What??" Bruce finally came back to his senses. Regarding Mullin's injury, he had some bad signs when he was still in the Pacers. As the Pacers cut the old star, he The hidden danger of injury has been confirmed.

However, this season in the Warriors, with Marshall and Bowen sharing some time and pressure for him, this has allowed Mullin to keep himself healthy!
But now hearing Mullin's words suddenly, Bruce couldn't help but look at his knees subconsciously!
Seeing Bruce's gaze, Mullin lifted up his trouser legs calmly, and thick bandages were wrapped around his knees!
Seeing this scene, Bruce's pupils couldn't help constricting, and his face suddenly showed a trace of solemnity: "Sorry, Chris, I was too selfish, you have made the best contribution to this team, so, Please forgive my selfishness!"

To be honest, Bruce doesn't want Mullin to leave. From Mullin's performance last season, it can be seen how great the role of this old star is. Now he suddenly sees the situation on the opponent's knees, and Bruce can't help feeling A burst of guilt!
"Young man, it's nothing!" Mullin smiled happily. He chose to come here because he saw Bruce's sincerity!

Watching Mullin put down his trouser legs little by little, Bruce suddenly felt empty in his heart!
"Chris, thank you very much for everything you have done to this team. I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery on behalf of the players and the management!" Bruce said sincerely with a serious smile!
"Thank you!" Mullin stood up with a smile, he had made his most correct choice.

Watching Mullin leave the office cautiously, and thinking of the brilliance of the other party's entire career, Bruce couldn't help but sigh.

"A star always has his moment to end. I wish you all the exciting and exciting moments!" Bruce murmured looking out the window, his face revealing the reminiscence of these superstars in the past!
On May 5, when the Lakers played against the Spurs in Game 25 at home, the news about Mullin's retirement suddenly shifted the media's attention to Oakland.

"Lanny, we have to do something!" Bruce looked at Wilkens seriously.

After Mullin made his final decision that day, Bruce always wanted to hold the most solemn retirement ceremony for the Oakland hero, which made him the only thing he could do and the thing he wanted to do most!
Rockefeller Center, in the press room.

"Chris is a great player. His career has basically been dedicated to the Warriors. The retirement of this meritorious player will be the biggest loss for the Warriors and even the NBA. We regret to announce that the greatest of the Warriors One of the players, Chris Mullin announced his retirement!!"

A statement, under the announcement of the Warriors media press officer, Mullin's retirement officially informed all the media and fans!
Looking at Mullin who was still smiling on the stage but with a very reluctant smile, all the media and fan representatives present showed a trace of heaviness and blessing.

Bruce looked at all the media and fan representatives in the audience with some seriousness. When an exciting music sounded from the huge screen behind him, he stood up solemnly and walked aside!
After seeing Bruce's actions, the rest of them stood on the other side like him!
On the screen, I saw Mullin wearing the No. 17 jersey, using his accurate projection to ruthlessly "shoot" his opponent time and time again.

The strange breakthrough rhythm, the seemingly slow but very effective offensive action, when Mullin hit the lore on the giant screen and raised his arms like a king, the music on it and the fans' boiling appearance instantly set the media room on edge. Ignite!
Everyone looked excitedly at Mullin, who had already burst into tears, and some die-hard fans even got their eyes wet!
It seems that now is still the moment when the 17th is all-powerful, everyone is silently watching and blessing!

The screen gradually dimmed, and when a line of vigorous English subtitles appeared, the media room finally boiled up!
"Chris stay!!"

"Chris stay!!!"

A voice from the bottom of the stage gradually spread throughout Auckland, and all fans who love Mullin sincerely called!

Bruce looked at these lovely fans, and the circles of his eyes turned red!
Wilkens looked at Mu Lin who had wiped away his tears many times, and hugged him sincerely!
After a while, when the media room gradually returned to calm, Mullin showed joy on his face, took the hands of Bruce and Wilkens, and sat down in turn!
"Thank you to all the media and fans present. With your participation, this retirement fishing venue is very memorable!"

Mu Lin's words suddenly made the media room relaxed, and there were even good-natured laughter!
"Everyone has his curtain down moment, and I'm lucky, I'm very lucky to be a part of the Warriors!"

"I did not bring the honor that symbolizes the greatest trophy to this city. This is the greatest regret in my life!"

"But it has the best fans and the most homely atmosphere!"

Having said that, Mullin smiled and nodded to his teammates and old friends who rushed back from the audience!

Seeing Mullin's actions, Carter, Nowitzki, Billups, Wallace and others in the audience nodded to him!
After receiving the news that Mullin was about to retire, all the players of the Warriors returned to Oakland on their own initiative. They brought all kinds of blessings and sincerely sent blessings to Mullin!

"The Warriors are a great team. I am very honored that my career started and ended here. I sincerely hope that this great team can return again under the hands of Mr. Bruce and Mr. Lanney. His moment of glory!!"

Following Mullin's speech, everyone in the audience stood up and gave their final blessings to this veteran who has dedicated more than 10 years to this team with strong applause!

Mu Lin stood up excitedly, looked at the familiar or unfamiliar faces with excitement, and sincerely bowed to them to express his gratitude!

The applause in the media room lasted for a long time, and everyone didn't want this great star to leave. However, life always has an ending moment, and in the end we can only send the most sincere blessings!
When the exciting moment of this scene gradually subsided, Bruce exchanged glances with Mullin, who had recovered a little, and Wilkens who was on the side!
"Everyone is very welcome. Chris has left us. This is a very regrettable thing!" Bruce's words attracted everyone's attention. I thought this was the end of the press conference, but then Bruce's words Completely detonated the entire media room!
"Although Chris has left the court, he will not leave the Warriors, nor will he leave all of us to enjoy the fun of fishing leisurely!"

Bruce's words drew a burst of laughter, and then he continued: "Chris is not only a great player, he is also a great mentor!"

Hearing this, the media room suddenly became silent, and everyone was looking forward to it.

"After my evaluation with Mr. Ranney, we will officially hire Mr. Chris Mullin to join the management of the Warriors!!"

"boom!!!"

Bruce's words were thrown into the boiling water like a large-capacity bomb, and everyone looked at the excited Mullin with excited, excited, and joyful expressions!

"After we briefly negotiated with Mr. Chris, the Warriors will give this great player a multi-year contract. I hope we can always work hard for the glory of this team!!"

The media in the audience finally couldn't bear it any longer. Just after Bruce finished speaking, one of the local reporters stood up excitedly and asked a question that everyone cared about!

"Mr. Bruce, what will Chris be doing?"

Although there are precedents in the history of the NBA for changing to Mullin's identity, after all, most of them are for commending players, and there is nothing substantial about joining the management team!

Bruce nodded to Mullin with a smile, indicating that it was his time!
"Hehe, thank you very much for Mr. Bruce's trust, next is my time!" Mullin's iconic smile hangs on his face, thinking of the team's arrangement for him, he couldn't help but smile more and more happily!

Everyone in the audience looked on expectantly, and Mu Lin immediately revealed the final mystery!

"After our careful discussion, I will serve as the vice president of basketball affairs for the Warriors!!"

As Mu Lin's words ended, everyone looked at the few people on the stage in surprise!
As a player, although they know some coaching work very well, they are really suspicious in terms of management!
However, now that the Warriors have made this arrangement and appointment, either they have great confidence or Mullin has impressive skills!
Returning as a management team, both Bruce and all fans who love Mullin are very happy!

(End of this chapter)