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Chapter 240 Talking about the dynasty, isn't it a joke
Heat Championship!
When the whistle was over, almost everyone on the Heat team rushed to the court, jumping and jumping, roaring and screaming...

On the bench, Mourning picked up a towel and wrapped it around his head, and then his huge body began to tremble.

Leitner's eyes turned red when he saw Mourning's appearance.

They and O'Neal are rookies in the same class.

O'Neal No. [-], Mourning No. [-], Laettner third...

O'Neal is still at the top, Mourning still has strength, but Laettner is powerless.

This is the final year of Laettner's career.

It's great to be able to win the championship this season!

At this moment, Li Lei rushed over: "Two old guys, are you crying like a woman?"

Mourning lifted the towel and stared at Li Lei viciously: "Boy, do you want to be beaten?"

Li Lei didn't like this, and pulled the two onto the court to celebrate together.

On the Spurs side, the players, led by Duncan, came to shake hands.

Duncan and Li Lei finished shaking hands, and touched Li Lei's head again: "The future is yours!"

Li Lei was a little baffled, and touched Duncan's board: "Now it's mine too!"

Duncan smiled and walked away.

After celebrating for a while, everyone returned to the locker room to change clothes.

Packed up, put on a T-shirt and hat with "Champion" embroidered on it, and the Heat re-boarded the court.

To win the away game, the atmosphere will not be too enthusiastic.

But who cares?

David Stern walked to the center of the court, smiling all over his face at the moment, thinking about the frown when he couldn't see the game.

"The championship of the 2004-2005 season was... the Miami Heat!"

After the words fell, the Heat celebrated again, and the San Antonio fans also gave shabby applause.

"Thank you to the Spurs and the Heat for bringing us a wonderful series. Although the Spurs lost, their level and strength are also at the top of the league. I am proud of them!"

In San Antonio, always give the Spurs some face.

It's just that the Spurs don't know what to think.

Anyway, if I was swept away, and every game was a big defeat, I probably wouldn't be happy.

The Heat are passing and kissing the O'Brien Cup here, and the other side is starting to choose the Finals MVP.

In fact, there are not many choices.

李磊四场场均24.3分8篮板4助攻3.5抢断1.5盖帽，投篮命中率53.1%，三分球命中率47%，罚球命中率91.1%。

韦德场均20.5分5.5篮板6.5助攻1.7抢断1.3盖帽，投篮命中率45.7%，三分球命中率30.1%，罚球命中率80.9%。

奥尼尔场均18.7分10.3篮板3.3助攻2.7盖帽，投篮命中率60.5%，罚球命中率41.8%。

Whether it is data or efficiency, Li Lei is the best.

A few minutes later, Mr. Bill Russell was invited up.

"It is Li Lei who won the Russell Cup in the 2004-2005 season finals!"

Li Lei got 11 of the 8 votes, Wade 1 and O'Neal 1.

The last one belongs to Duncan.

邓肯场均33分13.5篮板4.3助攻3.7盖帽，投篮命中率50.8%，罚球命中率70.9%。

Duncan's performance is worthy of the second player in the league.

Unfortunately, the Spurs lost.

Li Lei took the trophy from Mr. Bill Russell, and the two hugged each other.

"Son, you're doing really well. It's the first time I've seen a player of your type win an FMVP. You're the best shooter and the best defender in the NBA. Both offensive and defensive, you The future is limitless.”

"thanks, thanks!"

Li Lei didn't expect the old man to think so highly of him.

Afterwards, Li Lei held the trophy high and won another wave of applause.

He invited Li's father and Li's mother from the sidelines to share the happiness with his family.

It was the first time that Li's father and Li's mother became the focus of attention, and they were a little nervous.

But hugging their favorite son together, they are extra proud and at ease.

Li Lei handed the trophy to his mother and began his acceptance speech: "We are the most powerful team in NBA history!"

No one said this, it's a bit crazy!
But there was a burst of whistles, cheers, and applause at the scene... nothing wrong with it!
With 76 wins and 6 losses in the regular season and 16 wins and 0 losses in the playoffs, who dares to say that they are not the strongest team.

Especially the coaching staff and players of the Heat feel the same way.

"It's a pity to not be able to play against another strongest team."

Li Lei looked at Jordan on the sidelines.

The scene shot was given to the "God of Basketball" Jordan.

Jordan stretched out his hand to signal, and also gave Li Lei a smile: Thank you, let me act aggressively together.

Li Lei continued: "We are in the best era in NBA history, with the best leaders!"

Li Lei looked at David Stern beside him again.

Stern smiled all over his face: Good boy, keep praising, don't stop!
But Li Lei did not continue, he said: "We have the strongest opponent."

Li Lei pointed to the Spurs on the sidelines.

This time, the applause and cheers were much warmer. After all, this is the home court of the Spurs.

"So, I love this era!"

"However, the only pity is that I'm not the best player. I don't have as many rebounds as Shaq and less assists than Dwyane... This honor belongs to me, my family, my coaches, my teammates."

Li Lei's fancy self-mockery made everyone laugh, and made Wade and O'Neal feel a lot better.

"However, I wish..."

At this moment, Li Lei continued: "I can be the best player!"

Suddenly, whistles sounded throughout the arena.

Americans, love this confidence.

Afterwards, the team returned the phones to the players.

Li Lei got the phone and found that he had three-digit missed calls and text messages, and all the people he knew were contacting him.

Li Lei picked some important ones and replied first.

……

The next day, the Heat returned to Miami as a team.

After leaving the airport, dense crowds of fans crowded the streets, interacting with the players.

After all, this championship is very important to the Heat.

This is the first championship in the history of the Heat!
This is the first time the city of Miami has received such an honor.

It is conceivable how much this championship will improve the Miami basketball market.

How many Miami fans will fall in love with the sport of basketball.

And how much wealth this can bring to the Heat and the NBA.

Heat owner Micky Arison was all smiles.

Among the 30 NBA team owners, Mickey is also considered to be the wealthiest handful, and he is not short of money.

But who would think too much money?

In the championship parade a few days later, Mickey even organized a luxury cruise ship for the carnival and went directly to the sea to have a carnival.

Before going to sea, the entire Heat team also delivered a speech.

Originally FMVP Li Lei was the first, but Bill Duffy stopped Li Lei and asked O'Neal to go up first.

O'Neal said happily: "I will bring you not one, not two, but at least three championships, a dynasty!"

The atmosphere on the scene exploded directly.

Dynasty!
Only three teams in NBA history have done it, the Celtics, Lakers, and Bulls.

And O'Neal did it once with the Lakers.

If you do it again, O'Neal will be on par with Jordan.

The Heat will become the fourth richest team in the NBA.

Then it was Li Lei's turn.

Bill Duffy reminded Li Lei: "Don't talk about the dynasty."

Li Lei was a little confused, but he still believed in Duffy. He was the agent he chose.

Li Lei came up and asked, "Who is the best general manager in the world?"

"Pat!"

The fans responded loudly.

"Who is the best boss in the world?"

"Mickey!"

"Who's the best football fan in the world?"

"us!"

"Then, let us compete for the championship next season together. Defending the title is our only goal!"

"Hoohoo!"

The scene exploded again.

Then, the rest of the players came on stage one by one.

What surprised Li Lei the most was Christian Laettner.

"I'm really, really honored to be here in Miami, where I won my first career NBA title."

When he said this, Leitner's eyes were already red.

"However, this is also my last NBA championship. I plan to retire."

As soon as this remark came out, the fans were restless.

Even Li Lei did not expect that Leitner would announce his retirement on such an occasion.

However, Li Lei saw Pat Riley's face was calm, and it seemed that Leitner and Riley had communicated.

Also, it might be a good ending to retire at this time.

No matter how strong a player is, he is no match for aging.

After the players' speeches, Riley came on stage.

"I have won many championships in my life. But this time is the most important one!"

Riley's first words made the scene boil.

Li Lei probably knew it.

Riley's career is brilliant enough, and he has won many championships in Los Angeles, both as a player and as a coach.

But it was his first title in a long time since the Magic forced him to leave Los Angeles.

This championship proved that he can reach the top even if he leaves the giants of Los Angeles.

The emotion is like O'Neill.

O'Neal once established a dynasty for the Lakers, and fans recognized O'Neal's ability.

But there are always some fans who think that the Los Angeles Lakers made O'Neal, leaving Los Angeles, O'Neal is nothing.

At least, Old Buss thought so.

So O'Neal needs to win a championship to prove himself.

This is why O'Neal can endure Riley's devil training and fat control this season, and his desire to win is far better than last season.

And Riley's desire to win is only a lot more than O'Neill.

"Thank you to every player who has contributed to the Heat. Shaq, Dwyane, Stone, Christian, Alonzo... Thank you for coming!"

The scene was boiling again.

"In the future, no matter where you are, I hope you have a good time. Miami, don't forget your heroes!"

The scene boiled up for the third time.

Li Lei also applauded, but with a different emotion in his heart.

He heard some signs from Riley's words: Is the Heat going to make another big move in the summer?

Bill Duffy next to him seemed to see what Li Lei was thinking, and whispered, "That's inevitable!"

Li Lei didn't speak, but just gestured for Duffy to explain in detail with his eyes.

Duffy said: "Because of the two big contracts of Shaq and Jones Sr., the Heat actually don't have much salary space. Your contract with Wade is a rookie contract, and the rest of the players are basically short and small basic salary contracts."

"But this season, the Heat won the championship, and many players have played their worth. Just when the contract ends, many people should choose to seek big contracts."

Li Lei nodded.

Like Damon Jones.

Before he came to the Heat, he had been to 5 NBA teams in his 7-year career, and he was an out-and-out wanderer.

But this season, Damon has played pretty well.

Averaged 11.7 points per game, plus a three-point shooting rate of more than 44%, which is definitely an excellent statistic.

There will be teams rushing to provide Damon with at least a mid-level contract.

And these big contracts, or middle-class contracts, the Heat have no room to match.

Not just Damon, but also Wang Zhizhi, Haslem, Malik Allen, Kenyon Dooling, Shandon Anderson...

Li Lei suddenly discovered that the Heat had a lot of players whose contracts expired this season.

Duffy smiled: "It seems that you have thought of it too. Riley did it on purpose."

Li Lei looked at Duffy, waiting for his explanation.

Duffy: "You still have one year left on your contract, and the next season is a team option. Because of Carlos Boozer's rebellious incident, the Heat will probably carry it out. Haha, to make a digression, you will be the next The most cost-effective player of the season. With a contract of 87 US dollars, he is doing 1800 million things."

Duffy quickly transferred back: "Except for you, Wade's rookie contract will be three years after the end of next season. If you meet the three-year conditions, you can renew the contract in advance."

"And to sign you consecutively, the Heat must have enough salary space, so the rookies Riley signed in these two seasons are all short and small contracts. Including this summer, Riley's contract will also be like this."

Li Lei nodded.

Riley is worthy of being Riley. He was preparing for these things last offseason, and he is a well-deserved name.

but……

Li Lei suddenly thought of something.

O'Neal's salary next season is $2000 million.

Jones Sr. next season is $1458 million.

The contract he renewed with Wade is at least a starting salary of more than 1300 million US dollars.

And next season, the NBA's salary cap is not expected to exceed $5000 million.

In other words, without considering other role players, the Heat's salary space is not enough to sign 4 people.

If role players are considered, the Heat's salary cap can only guarantee two or two of the four.

To be more specific, in the next two seasons, at least two of O'Neal, Jones Sr., Wade, and Li Lei will leave.

Li Lei suddenly froze.

But then suddenly realized.

That's why Duffy didn't let Li Lei talk about "Dynasty".

The next season, or even the next season as recently as possible, you may leave this team.

If you talk about the dynasty again, isn't it a joke?

Even if a dynasty is established, what does it have to do with you.

"Then who do you think Riley is most likely to keep?"

(End of this chapter)