i am legend

Chapter 541 Press Conference

In the media hall of the Warriors, all major media outlets across the United States were present, and everyone was waiting for the appearance of the true master!
"Hey, buddy, can you guess what the media conference will look like later?" Payton said excitedly to Malone. From his words and deeds, Bruce clearly saw the star's can't wait!
"Hey, shouldn't they be surprised??" Malone patted Payton's shoulder with a big grin, then turned his head and said to the smiling Bruce, "Boss! What do you think??"

"Hahaha!!!"

Malone's playful expression instantly made West and Peyton on the side burst into laughter, and turned their heads to look at the helpless Bruce!
"Guys, shouldn't we have an exciting and impressive press conference for you?" Bruce shrugged, and then there was a knock on the door of the lounge!

"Boss, the press conference will start in 10 minutes, please get ready with Gary!!"

Hearing what the team staff said, Bruce stood up with a smile, nodded to him, then turned to Payton and Malone and said, "Okay, guys, let's see you next!"

"Haha, don't worry!!"

As the two expressed their opinions one after another, the four of them, led by Bruce, walked out of the lounge one after another!

In the media hall, while all the media people were waiting anxiously, Bruce entered the hall first with a smile on his face!
"Kacha!! Kacha!!"

After Bruce and Peyton and others who followed him appeared, all the media focused their cameras on them. Under the illumination of a large number of flashlights, Bruce and others instantly turned white around them!
"Damn, I hate this kind of dazzling light!" Bruce resisted rubbing his eyes, cursed secretly, and hurried to his seat!

And Payton and Malone are obviously not familiar with this situation, they still greeted the media indifferently!

"Dude, I like this feeling under the spotlight!!" Peyton waved his hands and excitedly said to Malone beside him!
Afterwards, when the four of them sat in their seats one after another, under the opening remarks of the Warriors media spokesperson, the entire press conference officially began!
"Welcome to the position!" Bruce first turned his head and glanced at Payton and the two, and then continued to the media: "As the owner of a championship team, we always have a very strong role in the reinforcement of the lineup. Perseverance, now we are very honored to announce that Mr. Gary Payton and Mr. Karl Malone will officially sign with the Warriors!"

"Wow! Crack! Crack!!"

As Bruce announced the news that the two would finally join the Warriors, all the media were clamoring and pressing the shutters non-stop!

After a long while, when a blank space appeared in front of Bruce's eyes, he finally stopped the destruction of this "light" amidst the eagerness of various media to ask questions!

The media spokesperson of the Warriors seemed to understand Bruce's feelings very well. He hurriedly said after the media had a gap to take pictures: "The press conference has officially begun. Please ask the gentleman in the first row to start asking questions!"

As the spokesperson pointed his finger at the reporter from the media company under Miracle Entertainment, the press conference kicked off with his soft questions!
"Mr. Bruce, can you tell me how you invited Mr. Gary Payton and Mr. Karl Malone?"

Hearing this question, Bruce first glanced at the two with a wry smile, and then said helplessly: "If you can drink two large bottles of high-grade vodka, I think you will recruit them too!"

"Hahaha!!"

Bruce's expression, coupled with some exaggerated movements, instantly made the reporters present burst into laughter!
After seeing this situation, Bruce shrugged helplessly, and then continued: "It is a great honor for me to be able to recruit these two still top stars, especially when they signed the contract. , I don’t think anyone in the entire league can imagine it!”

Hearing Bruce's words, the reporters couldn't help but become curious.

"So, may I ask, what is the contract situation you gave to Gary and Mr. Carl?"

Bruce looked at the reporter who had been asking questions unhurriedly, with a flash of admiration in his eyes, and after tilting his head, a trace of childlike naughtiness flashed in his eyes, he blinked with a smile and said: "Hey, I won't tell Yours! Especially not telling you that their contract is a multi-year deal!"

"Well.."

Everyone stared blankly at Bruce who suddenly had a serious face. After figuring out the meaning, they laughed again!
"This guy really is." Peyton turned his head sideways with a hint of kindness in his eyes, and said to Malone with a forced smile!

"Haha, I like this kind guy!!" Ma Long didn't care whether he laughed or not, he replied with a big laugh!
After hearing Malone's laughter, another reporter from "USA Today" stood up and asked under the prompt of the media spokesperson: "Mr. Carl, can you tell me why you chose to join the Warriors in the end?" What?? There were a series of rumors saying that you were infinitely close to signing with the Lakers!"

"Hehe, for the decision to join the Warriors, I made up my mind after considering a lot of time!" Ma Long said with a smile, then turned his head to look at the disdainful Payton beside him, and winked at him After blinking, he continued excitedly: "The Warriors are a great team. They not only became this year's championship, but also let me see the strong strength of this team to defend the title."

"At the beginning of choosing to join, I did seriously consider the invitation of the Lakers and several other teams, but after the final consideration, I think the Warriors will bring me a championship ring that I dream of, just like Charles fulfilled my long-cherished wish for more than ten years!"

Ma Long's sonorous and powerful words made the media present feel the strong desire in his heart!

However, in such a harmonious atmosphere, with a sudden sound, all the reporters suddenly became excited!
"Mr. Carl, as the flagship figure of the Jazz, does the Jazz treat you better than the Warriors?? If my sources are correct, your contract is only a basic salary!!"

Seeing that many reporters suddenly stood up with a trace of resentment, apparently from Utah, Bruce's pupils couldn't help shrinking, and he looked worriedly at Malone, who was already very hot-tempered!

"Hehe, the treatment they gave me really moved me, but what's the point?" Ma Long looked at the reporter coldly. After saying this, his mind suddenly turned upside down. Years of war between team owners!
Back then, after Malone joined the Jazz, due to some personal and team relationship issues, it didn't take long for him to have an irreparable rift with the Jazz boss.

During Ma Long's ten-year career, although the relationship between the two was more hostile than close, they still insisted on the last trace of connection.

Now, although Malone has left the Jazz where he has played for 99% of his entire career, he can still face the reporter's complaints calmly!

"I respect Mr. Larry Miller very much. Even though I will wear the Warriors jersey now, it doesn't mean I don't love the Jazz anymore!" Malone said with a flash of anger in his eyes. When the team made him famous and won various honors, his eyes suddenly flashed a trace of inseparable feelings, and his tone suddenly softened: "I am a professional player, and I am a guy born for honor , in these 18 years, I think I have done what I should do!"

"Now, please give me a chance to pursue the championship, can you???"

Silence, the audience suddenly fell into a silence after being moved. Everyone could hear his reluctance and strong feelings for the Jazz from Malone's words!
And the reporter from Salt Lake City who asked the question was completely speechless after hearing Malone's words!
For a veteran, "hugging thighs" is a very bad description, but for the championship, they are at the end of their careers, and they are very likely to bear the reputation of "traitors"!

Especially for a star like Malone who has spent his entire career in the Jazz, their decision to switch to his team will really bring them huge impact and trouble!
However, Ma Long has now narrated it in a very formal way with a clear conscience. From here we can see his straightforward character and fearless attitude!

For a moment, Ma Long's words completely plunged the entire hall into a cold scene, and everyone silently congratulated him. Even the reporter from before sat down silently!
"For Carl's decision, I don't care what happens in the future, I will always stand by my brother and go through everything with him!" Bruce looked at all the media in the audience with a serious expression. Next, without any hesitation, he used his own way to support Ma Long!

"Wow!!!"

Bruce's words instantly caused an uproar in the media hall. Everyone looked at him in surprise, and felt a little unbelievable about his decision!

As the owner of a team, it is very normal to support one's own players!

However, the matter between Malone and the Jazz is really a little sensitive. If something goes wrong, there may even be a confrontation between the bosses.

"That's right, no matter what my brother will endure in the future, I will definitely stand by his side!!"

And Payton, who was sitting on the other side of Malone, raised his head straight after Bruce finished speaking and said firmly that he has not forgotten what Malone proposed to those teams when any team wanted to sign him. Require!
"thanks!!"

A touch of emotion flashed in Malone's eyes very quickly, his lips were tightly pursed, and the hands under the table firmly grasped the hands of Bruce and Peyton, everything was said without saying a word!
(End of this chapter)