You are the pearl, Mo Mengchen

Chapter 1112 Extra Story: Hall of Fame Speech

In 2017, Grant Hill was inducted into the Hall of Fame without any suspense.

When he chose the recommender for the Hall of Fame, he picked Mo Mengchen, who had already been inducted into the Hall of Fame but had never been interested in the Hall of Fame, without any hesitation.

Mo Mengchen retired in 2007, so he was undoubtedly selected into the Hall of Fame in the summer of 2011, but he did not appear on the Hall of Fame scene.

Generally, this kind of thing only happens to famous people who have passed away.

However, Dor.Mo has always been like this after his retirement. The Hall of Fame committee expressed his understanding. Mo Mengchen also apologized afterwards, and said that if he had the opportunity, he would definitely make up the Hall of Fame speech.

But no player can be selected into the Hall of Fame twice, and everyone doesn't take this kind of empty check that can't be cashed seriously.

This year's Hall of Fame site, Mo Mengchen is sure to attend. He will be Hill's Hall of Fame referee, stand beside him, and listen to his speech of "Thank you parents, thank God, thank you".

“12座总冠军、3届总决赛最有价值球员、1届常规赛最有价值球员、10次入选最佳阵容、9次入选最佳防守阵容、16次入选全明星”

"Let's welcome Grant Hill, Class of 2017, and Dor.Mo, Class of 2011!"

The two of them stood up at the same time, and the loud voices at the scene made Hill wonder if the voices belonged to him.

Standing on the stage, Hill began to show off his eloquence.

Back then, he offended Collins because of his never-to-be-idle mouth, but now he can finally say whatever he wants, because he is a TNT analyst, and now he is standing on the stage that belongs to him.

The only thing Mo Mengchen cares about is how this guy will praise him on this stage?
After all, it wouldn't be too much to say he was the one who saved Hill's career.

However, Hill didn't know if it was intentional, and he delayed talking about Mo Mengchen until the end.

"Many people may think that if I invite Dor.Mo to be my recommender for the Hall of Fame, he will readily agree. After all, we are such good friends." Hill finally said what Mo Mengchen wanted to hear, and it was also what the guests wanted. Listening is a topic that fans want to hear.

There were a lot of Piston players sitting on the scene. When they heard Hill say this, they booed directly, screaming and shouting.

Who will remind these people?Let them know what a classy place it is.

"No, it's not that easy." Hill said, "You know, I played for 18 years, and I have many seniors who have helped me. Some of them have joined the Hall of Fame. I want them to be my referrals. However, this guy is not willing to stand with those old men."

Hill had already proved that he was an extremely good speaker, and this remark caused a lot of laughter in the audience.

Mo Mengchen was also full of helplessness, he was afraid of traitors in everything.

"No matter what I say, my mouth is worn out, and he refuses to accept standing with Joe Dumars, Patrick Ewing, and dear Coach K." The three Hill mentioned are all today. When they arrived at the scene, they sat down on the field.

Hill continued: "In that case, I thought, well, who's calling him Dor.Mo?"

Hill waited until the laughter stopped before continuing: "I don't know what Dor.Mo looks like in your eyes. However, I would like to share with you Dor.Mo in my eyes."

It's over, I won't keep my image tonight.

Hill said: "He is cruel, vicious, mean, and unapproachable, just like a medieval tyrant. Any player who has had direct contact with him will agree with me."

"Yes!"

There were many old opponents of the Pistons here. Hearing that Hill was so dark and dusty, they thought of all the things in the past, and their hearts were full of sadness. They should not respond loudly, let the world know Dor. Mo's true face.

How could someone still regard him as a high-quality idol?What a tragedy!

Hilton paused and continued: "He has redefined my perception of leaders. He likes to turn training games into high-intensity official games. He is used to challenging his teammates including me in various ways in daily life. Those who dare not accept the challenge will be ridiculed by him to the point of losing their qualifications as human beings, Mo, please don't deny this."

The laughter at the scene became higher and higher, and Mo Mengchen could only shrug his shoulders and spread his hands: "Okay, you can do whatever you say."

"He always told everyone, including me, what is perfect with the highest standards, the strictest attitude and the roughest way. You know, it is very hard to be teammates with such a person, let alone our A teammate for 13 years?" Hill said more and more happily, and couldn't keep his mouth shut, "So careful fans should be able to find that in the years after this guy retired, I looked a lot younger. .”

He had to pause to let the laughter die down.

Then, Hill said: "However, it is his strict and high standards day in and day out that everyone in the Pistons can endure that we play from November to the end of June every season."

"It's also his stern style of not giving up on any of his teammates that made each of us follow his pace."

"He is so strict and excellent. Standing beside him always makes me breathless, but it is precisely because of this that I have to raise myself to a higher level. Only in this way can I not be thrown away by him." Hill said, "He is the best player in history in my mind. He can shoot three-pointers from any position like Stephen Curry; he can break through opponents and dunk like LeBron James; .Those legendary moments, I think you have all witnessed, I don't need to say more."

Hill said: "He is so good, but in my opinion, the most fascinating traits in him are selflessness, willingness to trust his teammates around him, and a team-oriented collectivist."

"Everyone knows the story of Game 2006 of the [-] Finals. For me, it was a game that completely defined him and what kind of player he is." Hill glanced at Mo Mengchen, ""A man called There is a line in Ove's Man Deciding to Die: 'There is a moment in everyone's life that determines who they become. If you don't know the story, you don't know the man.' If you want to know What kind of person is Dor.Mo, then you should watch that game, it is a game that fully interprets him."

"It has been an absolute honor to have worked with you for 13 years, thank you Mo."

Hill's speech ended with thunderous applause.

Mo Mengchen and Hill embraced each other.

Hill was the last member of the Hall of Fame to give a speech tonight. This year's Hall of Fame should have ended here, but when Mo Mengchen was about to step down, the chairman of the Hall of Fame committee, Clan Roger, stopped him: "Mo, what did you say at the beginning? If there is a chance, I will come back to make up for the original Hall of Fame speech. I think it is better to hit the day than to choose the day, what do you think?"

Mo Mengchen was about to refuse, when he heard the live broadcast saying: "Next, I invite Dor.Mo to bring you the speech he left in 2011."

"!@#!￥"

The guests at the scene stood up with all their strength, cheered and applauded excitedly, louder than anyone's voice tonight.

Mo Mengchen looked at Clan Roger with the expression "Are you playing with me?": "I think I should have no room to refuse."

"Please, Mo." Clan Roger said with a smile.

Mo Mengchen stood on the high platform, with many teammates and opponents from the field, and no Hall of Fame referees around him. This is a special Hall of Fame speech.

"First of all, I would like to thank Grant for making public the scandal of more than ten years ago." Mo Mengchen glanced at Hill who was sitting below, "Well done, mom!"

The scene burst into laughter.

Mo Mengchen continued: "Secondly, I want to apologize to the Hall of Fame committee. I can give a reasonable explanation for the failure to make an appointment that year, because Grace was about to become a mother at that time—Grace was a lion. I was raised with my family and it was the first time he gave birth so I couldn't walk away and that's my ultimate explanation for it."

His seemingly arrogant and rude attitude made everyone know Dor.Mo again.

Back then, as a player and a global idol, he had to pay attention to the influence of everything he did, but now it is different.

Those who like him crazily are already old, they can accept any image of Dor.Mo.

"I didn't have any preparation for today's speech, so it won't be very long, but there are a few people I would like to thank in particular."

Mo Mengchen glanced at the scene, he was sure that person was not there, "I would like to thank Coach Doug Collins for bringing me to Detroit (there were boos at the scene) and making me a starter in my rookie season. He let Bruce Bowen go easy." The boos grew loud and harsh.

A smile to obliterate all grievances?impossible.

Mo Mengchen waited for the scene to calm down the voice, and continued: "Thanks to Michael Jordan, he and the Bulls gave us two failures, which indirectly helped the Pistons become an invincible steel division, so I am very sorry for his choice to retire in 1998." Not happy. Why didn't he play another year? Then we could win the championship on him and the Bulls, and now there's not so much 'you can't win the championship with Michael' gossip."

Is this a Hall of Fame speech?It doesn't look like it.

Other people's hall of fame speeches thank everyone who can thank them, but Mo Mengchen does it the other way around.

After finishing speaking, Mo Mengchen scanned around again. To be honest, he was not prepared at all.

"Since I haven't had many failures, I don't plan to thank those who have been defeated by me. We only hate each other. The word thank you is too hypocritical." People are recognizing the true face of Dor.Mo, There's a reason he's so feared/hated among players.

Mo Mengchen looked at his teammates sitting off the court, and began to thank in disguise: "Eddie, I'm glad you didn't become a fat man who eats for nothing."

"Mello, it's a relief to see you're not turning into a heartless idiot."

"Brandon, I'm not going to thank you. Without my help, you are enjoying your retirement life now."

"Manu, you have to thank me too, without me, you are now a wretched middle-aged bald man."

"Gerald, you're the one I have to thank, 'thank you' for not being a coward."

"Jamal, your selflessness is enough to be a model for all players."

"Jerome, I miss your barking a lot, I hope you are doing well."

"There are still a lot of people." Mo Mengchen smiled, "Sorry, I don't want to be like my mother, and I won't take up too much of your time."

Mo Mengchen became serious: "Grant's evaluation of me just now, and everything he said to you are true. He has endured me for 13 years under such circumstances."

"So, the person I should be most grateful to is him." Mo Mengchen said, "Everyone is unique, and some people can't even stand a day of inequality, let alone this guy who has endured me for 13 years?"

"but."

"It's his tolerance, his concession, his humility, his demeanor and kindness that make me push forward and leave no room for it, because I know he will never take it to heart." Mo Mengchen looked at Hill heavily , "So, Grant, it is also my honor to be a teammate with you, thank you."

Mo Mengchen looked at the audience: "I want to thank my family, thank them for their support, let me focus on it."

"I also have to thank the league, thank you for creating such a good stage and allowing my talent to bloom."

"I also want to thank the fans. Your cheers and boos are as important to me."

Mo Mengchen decided to end the speech.

"I used to be gifted, and God took it away and gave me back a fragile body that forced me to run and jump on the court carefully. I was always worried that because of an unreasonable impact, or an excessive amplitude Big change of direction leading to re-injury."

"Being able to play the full 13 years of the game in a healthy way made me believe that God is still there for me, and he just wanted to give me some tests. Everyone has a difficult time in life. I once fell into despair and wanted to die, but if I If you really die at that time, you won’t have everything you have today.”

"Until the end, I can proudly say not only that I've lived twice, but that I've lived two completely different lives, as two completely different people."

"Thank you."

Mo Mengchen finished speaking, walked off the stage, hugged the chairman of the hall of fame committee, and then hugged many teammates in the audience.

For the world, a legend that can never be replicated is being sealed by history.

Mo Mengchen finally spoke a few words with Hill, and then returned to his family.

This is where the best player in NBA history belongs.

Calm when you come, calm when you go.

Witnesses, you can turn the page.

(End of this chapter)