Four Hundred Thirty-Five: Emotional Matters and the Avengers

Fan Xi drove out of Madison Square Garden, and the music in the car was Britney's new song: You are the only chosen one.

He felt very comfortable, and he found that he enjoyed the feeling of being in control.

Before he left the Knicks' locker room, he met the rookies he personally selected.

This was a session specially arranged for him by Isaiah Thomas.

Team owner James Dolan also stood with Fan Xi to welcome the four children selected by Fan Xi.

They were particularly excited when they saw Fan Xi.

Fan Xi was not as repellent as he was during the tryout. He smiled in front of the four excited and helpless rookies, shook hands with them one by one, and called out their names.

"Andre Iguodala."

"El Jefferson."

"Andre Varejao."

"Trevor Ariza."

"You are the four players I personally selected. This is also the first time I exercise the power of the draft to add new strength to the team. I am optimistic about you. You will immediately reach a fully guaranteed contract with the team. I hope you will continue to work hard this summer. We will see you in the training camp of the new season."

Fan Xi said to them.

Fan Xi spoke unnaturally with some superior tone.

But for these rookies, it was particularly kind and exciting.

"You must perform well. You are the real disciples of Jack. The first batch of disciples of Jack in history." James Dolan added to them.

This sentence gave the four children great courage and pride. They subconsciously straightened their backs and had great confidence and vision for the future.

"Well, congratulations. New millionaires and multi-millionaires."

Fan Xi laughed and said goodbye to them.

Under their gaze, Fan Xi walked to the parking lot. He no longer participated in the celebration party and press conference held by the league later.

For Fan Xi, this was also a fulfillment of his heart.

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The Knicks' championship full tour float ceremony was held on the first Saturday after the draft.

Before that, Anthony Mason announced his retirement.

Mutombo, Juwan Howard, and Ratliff were all put on the trading window.

Isaiah Thomas had talked to the three of them, and they were all acceptable to the team's arrangements.

After all, they had all won the championship and realized the biggest dream of their careers. The next step was to find a team to retire.

The old players were already accustomed to the wandering life.

In addition, Sprewell had verbally agreed to sign with the Timberwolves.

This made Minnesota boil. When the news came out, the media in New York City was very confused. They thought that the team should keep the madman. And they should not clean up all the veterans.

However, Isaiah Thomas did not talk about these.

Don Cheney said that as long as Jack Fan was still there, the Knicks' championship team would be there.

On Saturday, starting from Madison Square Garden, New York City became a sea of ​​joy from the Upper East Side.

Fan Xi and his teammates stood on the float, holding the trophy high, spraying champagne at the excited fans to celebrate their first championship in the new century.

And it was the only super sweep championship in history.

The New Yorkers were so excited.

Fan Xi stood on the float, and he saw that the crowds below were all fans wearing No. 30 jerseys, and countless excited people were shouting his name and worshiping him.

At this moment, Fan Xi really had a feeling of being the king of the world.

This was completely different from his previous two championship tours.

At that time, although he was the MVP of the finals. But on the float, his position was relatively biased, and the media was used to using Ewing and Olajuwon as the focus of the composition.

Now, who dares to steal Jack Fan's limelight?

Jack Fan is already recognized as the first person in the league. Now, the basketball media is discussing whether Fan Xi can successfully defend the title in the new season and whether he can realize his amazing words.

Of course, there are also many strong old guys who want to join the Knicks.

Who doesn't want to get a championship?

But Fan Xi's reaction was very calm.

This is where he and Isaiah Thomas disagree. Thomas thinks that this kind of veteran is very cost-effective, but Fan Xi wants to take a completely different path.

Moreover, veterans are usually more cunning and more oily.

It is rare for the Knicks to be so united as last season. Moreover, after winning the championship, everyone's mentality will change.

So, it is better to start over.

Fan Xi has always been a person who does not break or build.

No matter how Isaiah Thomas said to him that other teams are building strong teams, he could not change his mind.

Currently, the craziest news comes from Miami.

The Heat are launching a strong pursuit of Shaquille O'Neal, and Pat Riley is frantically gathering old players. Alonzo Mourning returned to Miami under his inspiration.

This is what makes Isaiah Thomas most regretful. He thinks that if Fan Xi calls Mourning, Mourning will definitely join New York for the championship and the friendship between brothers.

However, Fan Xi never fights or competes, and believes that there is no place for Mourning in the team.

Van Hee has been urging Isaiah Thomas to trade Ratliff for Kwame Brown.

Thomas thinks Fanshie's head is crazy. Ratliff is such a stable veteran and such a reliable defender. Why trade him for a parallel import?

Wouldn’t Washington die laughing?

Also, Fanci said that he can meet any conditions of the Pistons, but he must bring Milicic over.

Isiah Thomas couldn't understand it either.

He and Fan Xi quarreled many times.

However, for Thomas, quarrels are quarrels, and things still have to be done.

The Champions Tour was very lively, with huge crowds everywhere and lasted for more than four hours.

When Fan Xi returned to the lounge, his whole body was covered in sweat.

He will rest here for a while, then go to the airport in the evening, then head to Asia for a new round of promotion, and then he will go to Athens with the national team to play in the Olympics.

This year's dream team is quite luxurious. Except for Kobe, all the superstars of Fan Xi's generation are here.

The reason why Kobe didn't come was because he lost in the finals and didn't want to play anymore. He locked himself in a mansion in Los Angeles and didn't go anywhere. He just watched the finals every day.

The only pastime was his wife, and Vanessa was almost fucked to pieces by him.

Fanci called Kobe twice after the finals. Kobe calmed down, but he said he didn't want to see Fanci again.

This made Fan Xi feel that Kobe's head was funny, and he planned to go to Los Angeles sometime to take him out and beat him up.

There is a limit to tsundere.

Grant Hill is not a proud person.

After he rested with Fan Xi for twenty minutes, he came over and had a private chat with Fan Xi.

Grant Hill really wants to continue playing alongside Fanshie. They are rookies in the same class and once endorsed the same brand. They have always had a good relationship.

However, his agent is very persistent in asking the Knicks to give him a buyout of no less than 30 million US dollars and a contract extension of up to 5 years.

Grant Hill also didn’t want his own interests to be harmed.

No one has trouble with money.

Fan Xi knew this situation, but he didn't have any shares in the Knicks, so he was too lazy to worry about it.

On one side is Grant Hill, a great teammate.

On one side is James Dolan, a good friend who has been playing since childhood.

He didn't take sides and let them handle it themselves.

Grant Hill said to Fancy, "Jack, I might be going back to Detroit."

Fan Xi was surprised when Hill said this.

Grant Hill made his debut with the Pistons. After the collapse of the Bad Boys, the Pistons had always hoped that Hill would lead the Pistons to a strong recovery, but it never had good results.

In the past two seasons, the Pistons have become stronger with the arrival of Larry Brown.

Last season, the Knicks defeated the Pistons very dangerously. Although it was 4:0, it is difficult to say that there was no luck involved. A slight mistake could lead to a comeback.

In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks have been walking on a tightrope.

The reason why the Pistons are so passive is not because their lineup is not uniform and their defense is not tough, but because they do not have the final say. Billups has this ability, but he is too weak.

But if Grant Hill goes there.

With Grant Hill's current style of play, it is absolutely seamless. Not only is the defensive integration no problem, the offense is also a big problem for the forwards.

As a result, the Pistons will be stronger than ever in the new season.

Fan Xi was stunned for about five or six seconds. He asked Hill: "Have you made a decision?"

"The front office and I haven't come to an agreement," Hill said.

Fan Xi nodded and he said oh.

Then there was a long silence.

Grant Hill arrived in New York from Orlando and the Knicks arguably saved his career.

The Knicks kept him recuperating from his injury, and only after he fully recovered did he let him come on the court, with full tactical coverage, allowing him to start from the bench.

Of course, he also used all his talents in the game.

Both parties achieve a win-win situation.

It stands to reason that the buyout amount given by the Knicks is also adequate, and James Dolan is not a stingy person.

However, who would think that money is too little?

"Pay attention to rest more and rotate more. If Larry Brown asks you to practice extra, just go to hell. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You are already a championship."

Fancy said to Grant Hill.

Grant Hill burst into tears.

After seeing you for thousands of miles, we must say goodbye.

Fan Xi was still very emotional when she got on the plane.

The departure of Madman and Hill made him very sad, but he was the kind of person who didn't want to harm the interests of his teammates.

He couldn't generously make the decision for James Dolan, because James Dolan also had his own way of doing business.

He couldn't selfishly play the emotional card and let Hill and the madman stay.

He knew very clearly that the madman called him before he decided to leave, and that Hill had a private chat with him this afternoon, all waiting for a word from him.

If Fan Xi asked them to stay, they would definitely stay and accompany Fan Xi to make another success.

However, Fan Xi couldn't say it.

Even if he knows that this will create two super strong teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, with the support of Garnett, Marbury and others, have already reached the Western Conference Finals. With the addition of Sprewell next season, they are still not allowed to take off?

Last season, the Detroit Pistons were already in the Eastern Conference Finals due to the performance of the five ordinary people. Next season, with the addition of Grant Hill, will they be able to fly higher and sprint harder?

"That's what emotional people are like."

LeBron James sat next to Fan Xi and said to him: "If it were me, I would say that you are all the emperor's subjects and you should fight with your emperor. Of course, I also asked the management to keep them and satisfy some of their desires."

James has a very smart brain.

Very rational and has a big picture view.

In contrast, Fan Xi is more emotional.

"Or, you can trade me to New York. We play father-son basketball, which is full of gimmicks and invincible. We will join forces and win five consecutive championships, Dad." James excitedly shook Fan Xi's hand.

Fan Xi told his child helplessly: "You are the little king of Cleveland. We have no bargaining chips at all unless we send me there."

James sighed, and he was more or less sad.

He also went to Asia for promotion.

LeBron James' popularity in Asia is not bad, but obviously not as high as in the United States.

In the United States, his reputation is very strong. Nike is promoting him around the clock, and positions his shoes as the highest level in the group, even Kobe's signature shoes are lower in grade.

Americans like players like him who are strong, mature and have some attributes of the chosen son.

However, in Asia, people prefer to call him the son of Fan.

His nickname in the finale is the Little Emperor.

Fan Xi has never had a nickname of Emperor or the Great Emperor, but because James always calls him dad, he has an additional nickname of Emperor and the Great Emperor.

Fan Xi is also happy to be a father, and he is happy to be a father.

"Jack, our dream team this year is for real. You have never seen such a strong dream team."

LeBron James talked to Fan Xi about the Olympics.

He is one of the members of the US team this year.

However, unlike the parallel world, this time, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Ray Allen did not withdraw, so correspondingly, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Emeka Okafor did not make the final list.

However, as the future sign of American basketball, James was selected.

"They all want to get rid of you in the Olympics. If Kobe hadn't signed up late, he would have joined. We are the Avengers this year." James said to Fan Xi.

Fan Xi smiled.

Avengers? A very good term.

This year, the Dream Team VI has assembled 12 official players, including Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, Stephen Marbury, Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter, Lamar Odom, Tracy McGrady, Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, Stoudemire, LeBron James, and Shawn Marion.

It can be said that all the superstars of the 96 generation have been caught in one fell swoop.

The two most powerful No. 21 power forwards in the league are all here.

Three of the four major shooting guards in the league are here.

Three of the top five point guards in the league are also here.

There are also rising stars such as LeBron James and Stoudemire, which can be said to be full of talents.

This lineup is all for Fan Xi.

"I'm afraid that if I snap my fingers, half of you will disappear."

Fan Xi laughed and teased.

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