All I Really Want Is To Play Basketball

During this 15-day trip to Europe, the Six Iron Brothers had a great time.

As the saying goes, it doesn't matter what you play.

The key depends on who you play with.

Just like Su Feng's previous life, when he was in college, several roommates with whom he had good relationships got together to spend the night at an Internet cafe, and they were able to have a great time.

Originally, Su Feng planned to call Iverson together this time to form a bond with the "Four Iron Kings" or something.

Unfortunately, Iverson, who has a family, was not able to participate in the Iron Brothers tour group because he was taking his family on vacation in Hawaii.

It is worth mentioning that in Madrid, when everyone went to the amusement park to play together, Kobe also successfully discovered a major weakness of Su Feng.

"Su, you don't want to experience something as exciting as a roller coaster?"

Looking at Su Feng with the word "reject" written on his face, Kobe said with a smirk on his face.

Ah......

‘Kobe, do you think I really don’t dare to ride a roller coaster? ’

"I won't.

I'm a little dizzy today and not suitable for riding a roller coaster. "

After shaking his head, Su Feng said firmly to Kobe.

Um......

There is a saying that even if Su Feng wanted to pursue excitement, he would not try sports such as roller coasters, bungee jumping and skydiving.

To be honest, this is not a question of being cowardly or not.

But Su Feng knew very well that for a "terrestrial creature" like him, the sky was not suitable for him.

And just when Kobe wanted to force Su Feng to ride the roller coaster together...

Fortunately, Ben and Nash came out to stop him.

Otherwise, who knows what actions Su Feng will use to sink Kobe into the Pacific Ocean next season?

…

In the midst of laughter and laughter, on November 14, everyone went to the last stop of this European trip:

——Milan, Italy.

Regarding the city of Milan, it can be said that this is the place Kobe is most familiar with besides Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

Kobe, who grew up watching the "Dutch Three Musketeers" play football, had a dream as a boy to play for AC Milan when he grew up.

Therefore, this time we returned to our hometown, at Kobe's strong request, everyone also accompanied him to watch a Serie A match at the San Siro vegetable field.

As a result, the lucky Kobe not only successfully recalled his childhood on this day...

While watching the game, he also met another idol of his boyhood on the basketball court besides Magic:

———Mike D’Antoni.

As a legend of the Milan basketball team, D'Antoni, who served as an assistant coach with the Nuggets last season, has returned to Italy since the lockout began and is waiting for the lockout to end.

Although the NBA stipulates that coaches cannot have contact with players during the lockout period, there is nothing the league can do to prevent such encounters.

When he noticed Su Feng and others who were traveling with Kobe, D'Antoni took the initiative to say hello to everyone.

"It's incredible, we never thought we would be able to sit together and watch a football game one day."

Kobe was very happy to meet his idol and kept introducing everyone to D'Antoni's classic battles as a player.

However, when Kobe introduced D'Antoni to everyone, except for Su Feng, few others were not interested in D'Antoni.

After all, the NBA is still a league of stars.

As for D'Antoni now, in the eyes of this group of geniuses, where does he stand?

D'Antoni, who originally just wanted to have a few polite words with Su Feng, was completely shocked after he started chatting with Su Feng.

Because, when he and Su Feng talked about tactics, Su Feng not only could always guess what he would say next, but the two of them could always reach an agreement on some offensive tactics.

All right......

D'Antoni may not believe it.

As for the tactics he will use to coach the Suns in the future, is Su Feng more than just a master of his own?

As an excellent keyboard warrior, Su Feng even downloaded the Suns' tactical manual from foreign websites.

Su Feng knew that D'Antoni was not the run-and-gun maniac he would be in the future, and some of his current ideas seemed very naive to Su Feng.

If Su Feng remembers it correctly, when D'Antoni takes over as coach of the Nuggets next season, he will understand that no matter how good the tactics are, they need players to execute them.

However, although D'Antoni is still very young, in Su Feng's view, he is very suitable to serve as Davis' deputy.

You know, hinting on stage and behind the scenes is also a technical job.

If D'Antoni can serve as Davis' deputy, why would Su Feng have to worry so much in the future?

After all, many of Su Feng's current research on tactics are still theoretical and superficial.

And this is also the reason why in his rookie season, no matter how many plans he made, he would sometimes get a slap on the wrist.

Therefore, Su Feng, who knew that D'Antoni would encounter waterloo in Denver in the future, decided to leave a good impression on D'Antoni first.

Su Feng remembers clearly that after leaving the Nuggets, D'Antoni went through a period of study that lasted several years.

Finally, it wasn't until he met Nash in Phoenix that he found the right idea.

Therefore, if D'Antoni is willing to come and serve as Davis' deputy when he leaves the Nuggets in the future, then in Su Feng's view, if nothing else, just the "Nash User's Manual" in D'Antoni's hand will be It is worth forming a good relationship with him.

“It’s incredible!

Su, in my opinion, when you retire in the future, if you don't coach, it will definitely be a big loss to the NBA coaching community. "D'Antoni praised.

In response to D'Antoni's polite words, Su Feng shook his head.

In fact, Su Feng was not interested in being a coach.

But when it comes to training coaches, he is still very good at it.

"Mike, I think you can pay attention to the Raptors in the new season."

When parting with D'Antoni, Su Feng reminded him specifically.

“I will, I love John Davis as a coach.

And after talking to you today, I feel that the Raptors will definitely usher in a new life under your leadership next season. "D'Antoni laughed.

Su Feng knew that D'Antoni's words were still mostly compliments.

But Su Feng was not in a hurry.

Because he believes that when D'Antoni finds out that the Nuggets can't take him away next season, he will know that the Raptors' first assistant coach is the most suitable position for him.

…

On the 20th, after the Iron Brothers' European tour ended, Kobe, who was not satisfied with the trip, asked "Boss Su" to take everyone to China for a few days.

Then......

There's no after that.

Because even though Su Feng was fully prepared, the Chinese fans would be damned if they couldn't recognize them because of the conspicuous skin colors of Kobe, Carter and others.

Su Weiguo, who had wiped Su Feng's butt a lot, wanted to kick him back to Toronto when he finally sent Su Feng to the plane.

"Dad, is this how you treat your lovely son?" Su Feng, who was disliked by Su Weiguo, said aggrievedly.

"Oh, get out of here! Get out of here as far as you want!" After showing his fatherly love with an iron fist, Su Weiguo said to Su Feng.

No idea, maybe, this is the father!

In fact, why did Su Weiguo want Su Feng to get out?

He wished that Su Feng could stay at home for a few more days.

However, in Su Weiguo's view, as a father, he must show his stern side in front of Su Feng.

Therefore, in the words of Su Weiguo:

"Even Hu Weidong has won the NBA championship. Do you still have the nerve to return to China before you win the NBA championship?"

have to......

Su Feng felt that his father really didn't understand basketball at all.

Because if the NBA championship was so easy to win, there wouldn’t be so many “uncrowned kings” crying in the toilet in the future.

But speaking of it, this impromptu trip back to China made the members of the Steel Brothers feel the terrible enthusiasm of the Rabbit family...

When traveling in China, Su Feng and others caused a sensation wherever they went. Even eating noodles with soybean paste had to be watched by fans in several streets.

In addition, although the NBA stipulates that players cannot use the NBA for promotion during the lockout period, how can the local media in the Rabbit family care about these restrictions?

In New York, when he learned these interesting things, Stern adopted the strategy of turning a blind eye this time.

After all, as a "fair" president, in Stern's view, the way Su Feng and others helped the NBA maintain popularity in overseas markets during the lockout by playing side games is a good thing.

certainly......

Stern might not believe it...

Isn't it because Su Feng wanted to play a side game? It was simply because his reputation in the country was so explosive at the moment.

…

At the end of November, the Six Iron Brothers returned to Toronto and continued their boring training.

And just like in Su Feng's memory, there is still no room for maneuver in the current labor negotiations.

As early as early November, Stern had announced the cancellation of all NBA games in December.

It also includes the NBA’s annual Christmas Day game.

And in December, after Stern announced that the All-Star Game for the new season would also be cancelled, the players were already feeling unprecedented pressure.

Due to the previous arbitration, the players could not receive a dime in salary during the lockout, and the middle and lower-level players with contracts could not even make money by playing overseas.

NBA players themselves eat youth food. You may say that it is okay to make trouble for a short time, but if the trouble continues for a long time, who has the courage and courage?

In addition, in the face of continuous losses, the bosses also expressed their willingness to make concessions.

Although there are not many teams making money in the NBA at the moment, and running NBA teams is not the main business of most owners, where is the nearly 4 billion annual share? Which owner is willing to give it up?

However, after the superstars led by Ewing refused to make concessions many times, the bosses who were originally willing to make concessions became firm again.

So, the shutdown continued and the panic remained.

December 23rd.

In the Steel House, except for Su Feng, who knew the development process and was very calm, the others felt that after reading the news, they might not be able to survive the next Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Because on this day, Stern has officially issued an ultimatum to the players union.

Stern said that if labor and management still cannot reach an agreement before January 7, then he will announce the cancellation of the entire 98/99 season.

"Su...you said if next season is canceled, what will we do then?"

Nash, who is about to enter his contract year next season, feels like he is going to be out of luck this time.

Because according to regulations, if the 1998/99 season is cancelled, not only will Nash not receive his original salary, but he will also have no chance to prove himself. It will be difficult for him to sign another contract.

In Nash's view, All-Star players like Su Feng and Kobe naturally don't have to worry about their next contract.

But Steve Nash, the water cooler guy, had a shitty card.

"Don't worry, Steve, get ready, the new season is about to begin."

After touching Nash's head, Su Feng smiled.

Su Feng knew very well that in a few days, the man who would save the world would appear.

After Stern's ultimatum came out, the players union was already split.

Su Feng knew that the reason why the suspension could not be reached was precisely because the high-paid players, led by Ewing, did not want to cut their salaries.

Therefore, until the middle and lower-level players unite, no matter how they negotiate, it is impossible to reach an agreement.

However, if you look at it from the perspective of Ewing and others, did they do anything wrong?

It is human nature for high-paid players to seek benefit for themselves.

Therefore, this is the reason why Su Feng would not stand up and say a word even if he knew the historical development process.

Because no matter what Su Feng said at that time, he would be led to the rhythm.

In Su Feng's previous life, during the next lockout, who knows how many young players Jordan, who was the Bobcats boss at the time, offended?

Anyway...

Looking at his increasingly thick elbows, as well as the Kamai brothers who have become more obedient and sensible under the temper of his devil, as well as tiger generals like Nash and Ben, Su Feng can't wait to tell the world... .

City in the Sky, Toronto, it’s so tiring!

…

Perhaps, this is the most uncomfortable Christmas Eve for any NBA player.

After all, no one thought before that this labor negotiation would turn out like this.

And just when the American media thought that the 1998/99 NBA season would be cancelled, things finally turned around.

Under the manipulation of famous agent David Falk, the high-paid players headed by Ewing completely broke with other players.

Kevin Johnson, the captain of the Suns, issued a public appeal:

"We cannot continue to be in this stalemate. We must each take a step back. This is not only for us, but also for the fans."

Following Johnson's appeal, more and more players supported concessions.

And on the premise that the players are willing to make concessions, the bosses will no longer mention the hard salary cap.

The owners said that as long as the players are willing to accept the maximum salary limit, they agree to provide more salary to the middle and lower-level players.

From the perspective of the long-term development of the NBA, the maximum salary limit is the most reasonable solution.

Because this is equivalent to distributing the money of the top-paid players to the middle and lower-level players, balancing everyone's income distribution as a whole.

In addition, in addition to the maximum salary limit, the NBA has also introduced a luxury tax system this time to avoid vicious competition in the NBA and the dominance of one super team in the future.

In Su Feng's previous life, Stern had always disliked super teams.

Because the emergence of super teams will make the NBA lose suspense.

So throughout the NBA in the Stern era, even if some teams formed super teams through reasonable rules and won the championship, Stern would try his best to tear them down.

Of course, if it can't be dismantled, Stern has a solution.

The worst case scenario is that I will retire and stop playing.

Well, look, you have already taken a salary cut to form a team. Could it be that Stern can still tell you through "basketball reasons":

Silly boy, will cutting your salary and forming a group affect your reputation?

Therefore, this is also the reason why Su Feng only made plans for Toronto for five years.

Because Su Feng knows better than anyone else that if you want to gain the highest reputation in the NBA, you will be banned if Stern, the GM, is forced to do so.

Take the pitiful number of free throws made by his future successor after forming a team as an example. Su Feng didn't want to act like a fool and lose the super salary that originally belonged to him.

To put it bluntly, if you want to be the first in the NBA, "Emotional Intelligence" will always come first.

…

In other words, after the time has entered January of the New Year, because the labor negotiations currently only have details that need to be finalized, Kobe has returned to Los Angeles and is preparing to use practical actions to defeat the three of Sukama after the start of the new season.

As Su Feng had guessed before, Jordan did not announce his retirement after only winning five championships in this life.

Although the "old gangster" in this life successfully completed three consecutive MVP awards,...

Do you think Jordan is being talked about the most now...

"You were beaten by a cycad."

As the saying goes, Pippen can tolerate it, but Jordan can't.

In Jordan's view, if Su Feng cannot be educated to be submissive before retiring, then he will always leave a thorn in his side in the future.

However......

In Su Feng's previous life, the reason for Jordan's retirement was not just competitive.

The stock dispute between Jordan and Reinsdorf, as well as the salary that Reinsdorf could not pay even if he wanted to after the lockout, was also one of the main reasons for Jordan's retirement.

In this life, unlike Su Feng's previous life, Jordan and Leinsdorf did not break up over the issue of shares. The reason for the breakup between the two was still over Pippen's contract renewal.

As early as the championship parade in the 1997/98 season, the Bulls management was evasive about Pippen's contract extension.

Especially according to the new gameplay that has been roughly released for next season, how can the Bulls dare to give Pippen the six-year maximum salary he asked for?

Not to mention that once the Bulls give Pippen such a contract, they will not be able to retain other players at all.

As far as Pippen is concerned with sports, half of his feet have already entered the old age of loess. This contract, even if Bulls general manager Krause thinks with his feet, will definitely become a bad contract in the future.

Su Feng's previous life, despite Jordan's retirement, the Bulls have also entered a period of decline, but if they don't even have the courage to rebuild, then there is no hope for their future...

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then......

Pippen's jealousy, which had been dormant for nearly two years, completely exploded with the conclusion of labor negotiations.

And because of the 1997/98 season, Mr. Pi has no intention of seeking death. The "old gangster" who has loved Mr. Pi more and more deeply in this life has now become entangled...

Obviously, Jordan's dual business has not yet reached the due date of repayment.

only......

After the lockout ended, Jordan discovered that the world was no longer the one he knew before...

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PS: First update! This chapter is updated on the 17th. Since the new season will begin in the next chapter, A Qiao needs to sort out the team roster and details.

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