All I Really Want Is To Play Basketball Chapter 263: Sky City: Toronto
During this 15-day trip to Europe, the six steel brothers are all having fun.
As the saying goes, it doesn’t matter what you play.
The key depends on who you are playing with.
Just like Su Feng's previous life, when he was in college, a few well-connected roommates arranged to go to the Internet cafe to spend the night, and they were able to play a whole day.
Originally, Su Feng planned to get Iverson together this time to get the fetters of the "Four Iron Kings" or something.
It's a pity that Iverson, who has a family, is taking his family on vacation in Hawaii, so this "answer" didn't participate in the Iron Brothers tour.
And it is worth mentioning that in Madrid, when everyone went to the amusement park to play, Kobe also successfully discovered a major weakness of Su Feng.
"Su, a project as exciting as a roller coaster, why don't you experience it?"
Looking at Su Feng with the word "Reject" written on his face, Kobe said with a smirk on his face.
Heh...
‘Kobe, do you think I really dare not ride the roller coaster? ’
"I won't.
I am a little dizzy today, so I am not suitable for a roller coaster ride. "
After shaking his head, Su Feng resolutely said to Kobe.
Um...
There is a saying, such as roller coaster, bungee jumping and skydiving, even if Su Feng wants to pursue excitement, he will not try.
Be reasonable, this is not a question of counseling.
It’s just that Su Feng knows very well that for a "land creature" like him, the sky is not suitable for him.
And just when Kobe wanted to force Su Feng to ride a roller coaster...
Fortunately, Big Ben and Nash came out together to stop him.
Otherwise, the ghost knows what position Kobe will be used by Su Feng to sink into the Pacific next season?
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Amidst laughter and laughter, on November 14, everyone went to the last stop of this European trip:
———— Milan, Italy.
For the city of Milan, it can be said that this is Kobe's most familiar place besides Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Kobe, who grew up watching the "Three Dutch Musketeers" playing football, dreamed of playing for AC Milan when he was a teenager.
Therefore, this time to revisit the old place, at Kobe's strong request, everyone also accompanied him to the San Siro restaurant to watch a Serie A match.
As a result, the lucky Kobe not only successfully recalled his childhood on this day...
While watching the ball, he also ran into another idol on the basketball court besides the magician in his youth:
———— Mike D'Antoni.
As the legendary star of the Milan basketball team, D'Antoni, who served as the assistant coach for the Nuggets last season, has returned to Italy since the lockout began, waiting for the lockout to end with peace of mind.
Although the NBA stipulates that coaches cannot have contact with players during the lockout period, the league cannot prevent such an encounter.
And when he noticed Su Feng and others who were walking with Kobe, D'Antoni took the initiative to greet everyone.
"This is incredible. I didn't expect that we would be able to sit together and watch a football match one day."
Kobe was very happy to meet his idol and kept introducing D'Antoni's classic battles in the player era.
It's just that when Kobe introduced D'Antoni to everyone, apart from Su Feng, the others were not interested in D'Antoni.
After all, the NBA is still a star league after all.
Just now D'Antoni, in the eyes of this group of geniuses, where is the card?
In the beginning, D'Antoni, who just wanted to make a few words with Su Feng, was completely shocked after opening the conversation with Su Feng.
Because, when he and Su Feng talked about tactics, Su Feng not only always guessed what he would say next, but even the two people could always agree on some offensive tactics.
Okay...
D'Antoni might not believe it.
With regard to his future coaching of the Suns, Su Feng is more than as simple as Jiazhen?
As an excellent keyboard man, Su Feng even downloaded the Sun's tactical manual from foreign websites.
Su Feng knew that the current D'Antoni was not the future madman, and some of his current thoughts were indeed naive in Su Feng's view.
If Su Feng remembers correctly, next season, when D'Antoni takes over the Nuggets' coach, he will understand that no matter how good the strategy is, the player needs to execute this truth.
However, although D'Antoni is still very young now, in Su Feng's view, he is very suitable for Davis as his deputy.
Be aware that the hints on the stage and behind the scenes are also technical tasks.
If D'Antoni can be Davis's deputy, then how can Su Feng have to worry so much in the future?
There is a saying, Su Feng's current research on tactics, many of them are still in theory and superficial.
And this is also the reason why he sometimes suffers a big deal in his rookie season, no matter how much he plans.
So, 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 very clearly that after leaving the Nuggets in the future, D'Antoni experienced a period of years of learning.
In the end, he didn't find his way of thinking until he met Nash in Phoenix.
So, if D'Antoni is willing to come to Davis as his deputy when he leaves the Nuggets in the future, then in Su Feng’s view, nothing else is the "Nash User Manual" in D'Antoni’s hand. ", it is worthy of forging a good relationship with him.
"It's incredible!
Su, in my opinion, waiting for you to retire later, if you are not a coach, it will definitely be a big loss for the NBA coaching world. "D'Antoni praised.
For D'Antoni's kind words, Su Feng shook his head.
In fact, Su Feng is not interested in being a coach.
But when it comes to training coaches, he's pretty good.
"Mike, I think you can pay attention to the Raptors in the new season."
When parting with D'Antoni, Su Feng specifically reminded him.
"I will. I like the coach John Davis very much.
And after talking with you today, I feel even more that the Raptors will definitely welcome a new life under your leadership next season. "D'Antoni laughed.
Su Feng knows that D'Antoni's words are still mostly compliments.
But Su Feng is not in a hurry.
Because he believes that when D'Antoni finds that the Nuggets can't take away next season, he will know that the Raptors' first assistant coach is the most suitable position for him.
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On the 20th, after the European tour of the Steel Brothers was over, Kobe, who was not satisfied, let "Boss Su" take everyone to China for a few days.
Then...
There is no more then.
Because even though Su Feng is fully prepared, with the conspicuous skin color of Kobe, Carter and others, if Chinese fans can't recognize them, it will be a hell.
Su Weiguo, who helped Su Feng wipe a lot of his ass, couldn't wait to kick him back to Toronto when he finally sent Su Feng on the plane.
"Dad, is that what you do to your lovely son?" Su Feng, who was dismissed by Su Weiguo, said grievously.
"Heh, get out! How far away!" After showing his fatherly love with an iron fist, Su Weiguo said to Su Feng.
No way, maybe, this is the father!
In fact, where does Su Weiguo want Su Feng to go?
He wished that Su Feng could stay at home for a few more days.
It's just that, in Su Weiguo's view, as a father, he must show his harsh side in front of Su Feng.
So, in the words of Su Weiguo:
"Even Hu Weidong has won the NBA championship. Before you win the NBA championship, you still have the face to return to China?"
Go...
Su Feng felt that his father really didn't understand basketball at all.
Because if the NBA championship is so easy to pick, there won't be so many "uncrowned kings" crying in the toilet in the future.
But speaking of it, this temporary trip back to China made the members of the Iron Brothers feel the terrible enthusiasm of the rabbit family...
While playing in China, Su Feng and others can cause a sensation wherever they go, and they even have to be watched by fans in a few streets even to eat a fried noodle.
In addition, although the NBA stipulates that players cannot use the NBA for publicity during the lockout period, how can the local media of the rabbit family care about these restrictions?
In New York, upon learning these interesting things, Stern adopted the strategy of turning one eye and turning one eye closed this time.
After all, as a "fair" president, in Stern's view, the way Su Feng and others helped the NBA maintain the enthusiasm in the overseas market during the lockout period by playing sideballs is a good thing.
Of course...
Speaking out Stern may not believe it...
Jie Tie, what is Su Feng wanting to play the side ball? It's just that his domestic reputation at this moment is too explosive.
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At the end of November, the Six Steel Brothers returned to Toronto to continue their boring practice.
As in Su Feng's memory, there is still no room for maneuver in 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 game.
When the time came to December, after Stern announced that the new season's All-Star game would also be cancelled, the players have felt unprecedented pressure.
Due to the previous arbitration, the players did not receive a dime salary during the lockout period, and the middle and lower-level players with contracts could not even make money playing overseas.
The youth meal that the NBA players themselves eat. You say it is fine to make trouble for a short time, but who has the courage and courage to make trouble for a long time?
In addition, in the face of constant losses, the bosses also expressed their willingness to give in.
Although there are not many NBA teams earning money at the moment, and running NBA teams is not the main business of most bosses, but where is the annual share of nearly 4 billion? Which boss do you think is willing to give up?
It's just that after the superstars headed by Israel repeatedly refused to give in, the bosses who were willing to give in became resolute.
So the suspension continued, and the panic remained.
December 23.
In the Iron House, except for Su Feng, who knew the development process, he was very calm. After reading the news, the rest of the people felt that the following Christmas Eve and Christmas would be overwhelming.
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.
"Sue...you said that if next season is cancelled, what shall we do then?"
Nash, who is about to usher in a contract year next season, feels that he is going to be cold this time.
Because according to the regulations, if the 98/99 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 to sign another contract.
In Nash's view, all-star players like Su Feng and Kobe naturally don't have to worry about the next contract.
But it is Steve Nash, a drinking fountain manager, who has a fart sign.
"Don't worry, Steve, get ready, the new season is about to begin."
Touching Nash's head, Su Feng smiled.
Su Feng knew very well that the man who saved the world should appear in a few days.
After Stern’s ultimatum was released, the players union was split soon.
Su Feng knows that the reason why the lockout has not been able to negotiate is precisely because the high-paid players led by Yudan did not want to cut their pay.
Therefore, before the middle and lower-level players unite, no matter how the labor-management negotiation is discussed, it is impossible to negotiate.
However, there is a saying, if you look at it from the perspective of Ewing and others, are they doing something wrong?
It's human nature for high-paid players to work for themselves.
So, this is also the reason why Su Feng would not stand up and say a word even if he knew the progress of this historical development.
Because, no matter what Su Feng said by then, he will be brought into rhythm.
Su Feng's previous life, at the next shutdown, the ghost knew how many young players did Jordan, who was the boss of the Bobcats, offend?
In short...
Looking at his growing thicker elbows, and the more well-behaved and sensible brothers Kamak under the temper of his own devil, plus the generals like Nash and Daben, Su Feng can't wait to tell the world... ....
Sky City, Toronto, it's Lei!
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Perhaps, this is the most uncomfortable Christmas Eve for all NBA players.
After all, no one had thought before that this labor-management negotiation would turn out like this.
Just when the American media believed that the 98/99 NBA season would be cancelled, the turning point finally appeared.
Under the control of the famous agent David Falke, the high-paying players led by Eduard completely broke with other players.
As the captain of the Suns, Kevin Johnson made a public appeal:
"We can't stay in such a stalemate anymore. We must take a step back. This is not just for us, but for the fans."
Under Johnson's appeal, more and more players support concessions.
On the premise that the players are willing to make concessions, the bosses no longer raise hard salary caps.
The bosses said that as long as the players are willing to accept the maximum salary limit, they agree to provide more salaries to the middle and lower players.
From the long-term development of the NBA, the maximum salary limit is the most reasonable plan.
Because this is equivalent to distributing the money of the top-paid players to the middle and lower players, which balances everyone's income distribution as a whole.
In addition, in addition to the maximum salary limit, the NBA also introduced a luxury tax system this time to avoid vicious competition in the NBA and the dominance of super teams.
In Su Feng's previous life, Stern has never liked super teams.
Because the emergence of super teams will make the NBA lose its suspense.
So looking at the NBA in the Stern era, even if some teams formed super teams through reasonable rules and won the championship, Stern would try to tear them down.
Of course, if it can’t be removed, Stern has a solution.
It's a big deal to retire and stop playing.
Hey, look, your TM has been reduced in salary and formed a team. Is it possible that Stern can still tell you through the "basketball reason":
Stupid boy, will the salary cut and group formation affect prestige?
So this is the reason why Su Feng has only worked on the Toronto plan for five years.
Because Su Feng knows better than anyone that in the NBA, if you want to achieve the highest prestige, it will force Stern, the GM, and you will be banned.
Take the poor number of free throws made by his future successor after forming a team, Su Feng doesn't want to lose the superb treatment that originally belonged to him like a naive person.
To put it bluntly, if you want to be the first person in the NBA, "Emotional Intelligence" will always be the first.
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In other words, after the time has entered the new year in January, because the labor-management negotiations are currently only the details that need to be finalized, Kobe has returned to Los Angeles and plans to use actual actions to hammer Sukamak after the new season begins. People.
The same as Su Feng's previous guess is that in this life, after only winning five championships, Jordan did not announce his retirement.
Although the "old gangster" of this life has successfully completed three consecutive MVPs, but...
Did you make it? Jordan is said to be most often...
"You were beaten by the cycad."
As the saying goes, Pippen can bear it, Jordan can't bear it.
In Jordan's view, if Su Feng can't be educated and retired, he will always leave himself a thorn.
However...
Su Feng's previous life, the reason that caused Jordan to retire, is not just the competitive aspect.
The share entanglement between Jordan and Lanesdorf, as well as the salary that Lanesdorf could not even pay after the lockout, were also one of the main reasons for Jordan's retirement.
In this life, unlike Su Feng's previous life, Jordan and Lanesdorf did not break up because of the share issue. The reason for the break between the two was still the issue of Pippen's contract renewal.
As early as the championship parade in the 97/98 season, the Bulls' management had flirted with Pippen's contract renewal.
Especially according to the new gameplay for next season that has been roughly released, where would the Bulls dare to give Pippen the 6-year maximum salary?
Not to mention that once the Bulls gave Pippen a contract like this, they couldn't keep other players at all.
As far as Pippen is concerned with sports, half of his foot has entered the loess old age. This contract, even if the Bulls general manager Klaus thinks with his feet, will definitely become a bad contract in the future.
Su Feng’s previous life, don’t look at the decline of the Bulls after Jordan’s retirement this time, but if they don’t even have the courage to rebuild, then don’t say hope in the future...
Just wait for death~IndoMTL.com~So...
Pippen's jealousy, which had been silent for almost two years, broke out completely with the end of labor negotiations.
Because of the 97/98 season, Pi Erye was not involved in death. The "old hooligan" who loved Pi Erye more and more in this life has become entangled...
Obviously, Jordan's Shuangshang has not yet reached its due date.
Just...
After the lockout ended, Jordan discovered that this world is no longer the world he had known before...
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PS: Let's change it first! This chapter is an update on the 17th. Because the next chapter is about to enter the new season plot, Aji needs to sort out the team roster and detailed outline.
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