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Chapter 40 Al's Departure

Chapter 40 Al's Departure

The NBA is the top professional basketball league in the world. Talented players from all over the world struggle here. There is blood, hard work, and glory here. These are the charms brought by competitive sports.

But the NBA is also a business field. There is no shortage of fame and fortune here. It is under the spotlight of the media around the clock. Many players become famous overnight, but there are also many players who have been displaced.

When Li Shihao entered the NBA, he understood that he had to have a clear understanding of the NBA. However, when he learned that Al Jefferson was traded, he was still a little bit lost and sad.

Although Al expressed hostility towards his arrival at the beginning of the season, as the cooperation became more familiar, their barriers gradually disappeared.

It is undeniable that Al is actually a man with a true temperament. Although he is honest and introverted, this strong man with a somewhat fierce appearance is actually a relatively easy-going person.

From the preseason to the present, in nearly a month, Li Shihao and Al have gradually become acquainted. Now when he learned that Al was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, Li Shihao inevitably felt a sense of sadness in his heart.

This is the NBA, a cruel business field!
On the second day, Li Shihao came to the arena to practice early alone.

The team did not play these two days, and the arena was also closed, but when Li Shihao came, the staff still kindly opened the door of the arena for him.

So far in the regular season, many fans in Minnesota have been conquered by Li Shihao's performance.

Fans are emotional. As long as you can perform satisfactorily, these pure fans will naturally accept you. In Li Shihao's body, the loyal fans of the Timberwolves have seen the future of the team.

When Li Shihao walked through the dark player passage, he came to the stadium, only to find that the lights in the stadium had already been turned on, and a burly man in loose sportswear was standing in the center of the stadium for a long time, staring at him. Everything in this arena.

It's Al.

Li Shihao felt an unspeakable feeling in his heart. His teammates who fought side by side were about to leave this arena, and they would become rivals in the future. This feeling made him very uncomfortable.

Hearing footsteps, Al turned around and saw Li Shihao standing alone at the entrance of the players' tunnel with a basketball in his hand. He knew in his heart that this young Chinese boy came to the arena for training again.

A glimmer of appreciation flashed in Al's eyes. He also came from a young rookie step by step. He naturally understood the importance of hard work for a player. He was optimistic about Li Shihao's future.

Players who can be diligent and self-disciplined can often succeed in this league!

Al smiled at Li Shihao, and now he also grinned on his normally serious dark face: "Bruce, you know, I'm going to Memphis."

Li Shihao nodded, and was about to comfort him when he heard Al say:
"Don't blame McHale for this matter. The boss is still very good to us. It is also a kind of luck for our players to meet such a good coach. I proposed this deal to the boss."

Li Shihao was shocked when he heard the words, looked up at Al Jefferson in disbelief, and asked, "Why? Isn't our current record not good?"

He really didn't understand why Ayer would take the initiative to propose a deal, leaving the Timberwolves with good prospects now to an underdog team with an unknown future.

This year's Grizzlies don't have the strength to break into the playoffs. Since their All-Star power forward Pau Gasol was traded to the Lakers, the team has fallen into a rebuilding period.

"Bruce, you are an excellent point guard, and you are also an excellent leader. Although you are still young, I can see that you will be an excellent leader in the future, but you don't understand my thoughts!"

Al sighed, his rough face was a little dazed, "In this league, not everything can be solved by record. Since you came to Minnesota, you have changed this city a lot, and this caused the city to start hanging. From your huge city poster, many young fans began to cheer for you, and you gradually became the backbone of this team."

"But I also lost the position of leader!" Al said with some bitterness in his mouth, looking at Li Shihao with envy in his eyes.

"I hate you very much, because you took away my leadership position in the Timberwolves and my right to shoot, but I also admire you. Although you are a rookie, you have changed this team a lot! "

"So I proposed a deal to Mike ten days ago. I want to go to a blank team and restart my playing career as a team boss there. I believe I will not do badly!"

Al Jefferson looked at Li Shihao with a smile, his white teeth were exposed under his thick lips, his eyes were sincere and confident.

Li Shihao understood, he sighed, this is Al's choice, he can't stop it, everyone has his own ambition, he can't stop his teammates from pursuing their dreams.

Al smiled and hugged Li Shihao, bumped Li Shihao hard with his hulking body, reached out and touched Li Shihao's head, Al smiled honestly, and said harshly: "Bruce, after I leave, you will be the new Minnesota The Wolf King, this team belongs to you, remember your dream, don't let this team decline, lead it back to glory!"

Li Shihao nodded, and said in a deep voice: "I will lead the team to rise, and I will win the championship here!"

He understands Al's reluctance. Since the Celtics traded him to the icy Minnesota, this simple and honest man understood his fate as an outcast, but he gained respect in this northern city. Gaining cheers and status here, the hearts of the people are fleshy, the fans here are enthusiastic, and he also developed feelings for this cold city.

Al stretched out his big hand and patted Li Shihao's shoulder. Without saying anything, he turned around and left with the package.

Li Shihao stood at the entrance of the passage, watching Al's figure disappear into the depths of the dim player passage, until he was engulfed in darkness.

Goodbye, we will be opponents!Al, hope you find your way in Memphis!

Li Shihao turned around and was about to continue his boring basketball training alone. When he raised his eyes, he found a middle-aged man in a well-fitted suit standing in the stands of the empty arena.

Li Shihao recognized him. At some point, the head coach McHale came to the arena. He also watched Al leave the arena. A potential power forward was left in the team. He didn't know what he thought.

Suddenly, Li Shihao remembered that when Al came to the Timberwolves, it was probably the result of the efforts of Mike, who was the general manager of the team at the time. Now, this old man may feel more uncomfortable than anyone else.

McHale looked at the entrance of the passage and was silent for a while, with sadness hidden in his eyes, he looked at Li Shihao, and said, "Bruce, come, come to my office, I have something to talk to you about!"

For some reason, when Li Shihao heard this, he had an intuition in his heart. This conversation will affect his future career, and the future may not be peaceful for too long...

(End of this chapter)