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Chapter 293 Li Lei Injured, Where Does Yao Ming Go?
Li Lei is injured! ?

The fans' first reaction was disbelief.

Li Lei has played in the NBA for three seasons and has never been injured.

In the past three seasons, Li Lei has only missed 2 games and was suspended for fighting.

In the eyes of the fans, Li Lei will not be injured.

But soon, Li Lei's agent Bill Duffy told the media: It's true!
"In the past three seasons, Li Lei has been too tired. He has to play in the finals or division finals every season, and he has to participate in the Chinese team's games during the offseason. His game volume far exceeds that of ordinary NBA players."

"In addition, Li Lei also trains crazily. When there is no competition, he will train by himself. In the past three years, Li Lei has not rested for more than four weeks."

Later, Li Lei's trainer Tim Graver confirmed Duffy's words.

Although Graver is not a big man, he is not a small person in the NBA circle. After all, he is Jordan's queen trainer and has also taught Kobe.

"That guy is a real training madman. His training intensity is even higher than that of Jordan and Kobe. Otherwise, why do you think he can improve so fast?"

"This injury is a long-term overwork. I persuaded him, but he was too stubborn."

According to entertainment media reports, famous singer Lavigne Avril turned down her recent work arrangement and stayed in Los Angeles.

It is very likely that they are taking care of Li Lei.

Later, there was also gossip that the Chinese restaurant run by Li Lei's parents was closed, and they were also taking care of their son.

In this way, the fans basically believed it.

But some people doubt the authenticity of the news.

Fortunately, the teams' competition for Li Lei did not become indifferent because of this.

Subsequently, Li Yuanwei, the leader of the Chinese men's basketball national team, went to the United States to visit Li Lei in person.

Then, the Chinese men's basketball team officially announced that Li Lei will miss the men's basketball training this summer and the World Championships in Japan due to injury.

So far, no one doubts the authenticity of Li Lei's injury.

In any case, it is impossible for Li Lei to joke about the national team.

Some smart people immediately speculated.

This is only the beginning of July, and the World Championships are at the end of August.

In other words, Li Lei's injury needs at least 2 months of recuperation.

2 months, this is no small injury!

And 2 months is only the minimum possible, if it is more serious...

In addition, because Li Lei is now a free agent, none of the 30 NBA teams is qualified to investigate Li Lei's injury.

Li Lei's team did not take the initiative to confess.

Things suddenly became confusing.

"I think Li Lei's injury is very serious, so he deliberately concealed it, so as not to affect the big contract in the future."

"Needless to say? If it's not serious, can Avril put off her job? Can Father Li and Mother Li just close the door?"

"Then what do you think Li Lei will be injured?"

"It's hard to say. Fatigue can be a cramp if it's light, or a ruptured Achilles tendon if it's serious, and it can ruin your career."

"Are you kidding, Li Lei is only 21 years old, his career is over?"

"What's the matter, NBA players retired due to injuries, do you need me to count?"

"It's true upstairs. The average career life expectancy of NBA players is less than 4 years. It's so cruel."

"Also, don't forget, Li Lei is of the yellow race. Yellow people are inherently fragile."

"Aren't you racist? I don't like what you say, but I agree with you in my heart. They are indeed more vulnerable."

……

Things are more complicated.

At this time, the Lakers, Clippers, and Grizzlies contacted Li Lei successively, expressing different attitudes.

Lakers: "Stone, we need to do a comprehensive physical examination of your body before confirming the future contract. I'm sorry, I know this is a bit unreasonable, but I must be responsible for the team."

Clippers: "Stone, we will still sign your contract, but the salary needs to be renegotiated. Maybe you can lower your expectations a little bit, so that we can use the saved space to sign other role players and increase the team's overall value." strength."

Grizzlies: "Stone, our original intention will not change. As long as you are willing to come to Memphis, we will still give you the maximum salary. In addition, Paul is also willing to be your Scottie (Pippen)."

At home in Los Angeles, Li Lei's shoulders are covered in thick plaster.

This summer is really uncomfortable.

"Stone, have you made a decision?"

asked Bill Duffy.

"Ah."

Li Lei nodded: "Please, help me get Jerry."

……

When Mr. West came, Li Lei was resting in the swimming pool.

Looking at the plaster cast on Li Lei's shoulder, the old man's face remained unchanged.

Li Lei got straight to the point: "Jerry, my personal doctor said that my injury is expected to rest for 20 weeks, about a month after the start of the regular season."

"As for whether it can maintain its original state after recovery, the doctor is not sure."

"You, do you need to reconsider?"

The old man smiled: "No need. Since I am willing to come, I have already made preparations."

Li Lei also smiled, showing his big teeth: "Old man, you are gambling."

The old man waved his hand indifferently: "Any signing in the NBA is a gamble. Only this time, I gambled a bit bigger."

"Then I will take a big gamble with you!"

Li Lei and Jerry West held hands together.

……

On July 7, the NBA summer trading market opened.

This summer, there are not many big fish.

Li Lei and Yao Ming are undoubtedly the two biggest.

In addition, there is Nowitzki.

But Nowitzki is almost certain to re-sign with the Mavericks.

So the real big fish are Li Lei and Yao Ming.

After Li Lei reported his injury, his market suddenly cooled down a lot.

But Yao Ming became the hottest fish.

First of all, the Los Angeles Lakers stopped talking to Li Lei and turned to pursue Yao Ming.

After that, more than ten teams including the Knicks, 76ers, Bulls, Warriors, Nets, and Pistons all expressed their interest in Yao Ming.

However, Yao Ming said in front of the media: "Stone has already won two championship rings. I can't fall behind too much, so I hope to join a team that can win the championship."

Before, Yao Ming communicated with Li Lei, hoping to join the same team as Li Lei.

But this matter is too difficult, because of the introduction of the super luxury tax rules, no team has the space to sign Yao Ming and Li Lei at the same time, and the two can only give up.

After that, Li Lei agreed to join the Grizzlies and told Yao Ming about it in advance.

Yao Ming can only find another way out.

The media asked Yao Ming: "What kind of team are you most interested in?"

Yao Ming: "It is best to have outside stars, one inside and one outside, like an OK combination."

As soon as this was said, the Lakers immediately climaxed.

Yao Ming, isn't that implying me?
Outside star, who else is more suitable than Kobe?
OK combination, Kobe is one of them.

And Kobe has partnered with O'Neal before, so he has experience!

The slogan on the Lakers website suddenly changed: "Yao Ming, Welcome to Los Angeles!"

Yesterday was my dear Li Lei, today I am Yao Ming who loves you, the Lakers are really the king of the sea!
A scumbag is not as scumbag as you are.

But Lakers fans are confident.

Yes, confident again.

Who would not want to come to Los Angeles to play?

And the relationship between Yao Ming and Kobe is not bad.

Yao Ming participated in the All-Star Game for the first time and was very nervous. It was Kobe who helped Yao Ming relax.

Since then, the two have been in touch.

(End of this chapter)