Chapter 44 Michael Jordan (three-in-one)

Author: Xiaoshu Xiaoshu Xiaoshu

Chapter 44 Michael Jordan (three-in-one)

Before the training ended that day, during the break, the Lakers players also saw the news about Zheng Long and Jenner on social media.

Compared to Walton's reaction, the players were not surprised. After all, since the game against the Clippers, Jenner has been there to cheer for Zheng Long in every game of the Lakers' Eastern Conference road trip.

Russell and others originally wanted to eat the melon because of gossip, but Zheng Long refused with a dark face.

Zheng Long also didn't expect that today's paparazzi would be so powerful. Even though he was fully armed, he was still photographed.

What worries Zheng Long is not the outside world's opinions.

Instead, he deceived Wharton.

Sure enough, Wharton found him after the training, and the two came to an office.

"Long, the team has no right to interfere with the players' private lives, but I, as your head coach, want to give you some advice."

Zheng Long spread his hands and motioned for Wharton to continue.

"Women in the Kardashian family only care about fame and beauty. This is not my personal opinion, but a consensus."

"You are now on the rise."

"I'm a little worried."

Wharton didn't say it clearly, but Zheng Long already understood Wharton's meaning from Wharton's complicated expression.

Zheng Long knew that Walton's concern for him had exceeded the ordinary relationship between a coach and a player.

This is truly thinking about yourself.

While being moved, Zheng Long also smiled and told Wharton not to worry.

"Believe me, boss, I can handle this relationship well."

"Really?"

"At the beginning of the season, no one believed that we could win five games in a row. I did it, right? Compared to the so-called Kardashian curse, I have done it, which is even more incredible."

Wharton was speechless.

Zheng Long chose to change the subject and asked about the transaction, "How is it? Regarding the transaction, has there been any new progress in the team after the last game against the 76ers?"

When it comes to trading, Wharton seems to have an even bigger headache. This in itself is an extremely complicated matter.

Wharton replied, "There has been some progress. By the way, do you have any good suggestions?"

Zheng Long was surprised by Wharton's question.

Ninety-nine percent of players have absolutely no chance to participate in the discussion of team player trades. Usually those who have such a say are superstars in the league.

It seems that the Lakers management has realized who to build the team around.

Zheng Long said, "Bring Curry over."

Wharton looked embarrassed, "."

"James?"

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"Leonard?"

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Walton slapped his head helplessly and said, "Why don't you just let Kobe come back? I think it's more reliable."

Zheng Long laughed loudly, decided not to tease him, and showed a serious expression.

"Actually, my favorite player is the player from our opponent's team in the next game."

"You mean Wade? Don't be kidding, Long, Wade can't get it either. He just returned to his hometown and will not choose to leave."

"No, I mean Jimmy Butler."

"Butler?"

Wharton was quite surprised by Zheng Long's proposal.

After Walton fell into thinking for a while, he said: "Your proposal is a bit interesting. Butler can be placed at the 2nd position. His defensive ability is very good."

"After Rose was seriously injured, he has become the team's number one star and has been an Eastern Conference All-Star for two consecutive years."

"This season they traded Rose, traded Wade and Rondo, and completed the creation of a new lineup. The Bulls will never choose to trade Butler!"

Zheng Long nodded slightly.

If I were to stand in Wharton's perspective, I would definitely think the same thing as Wharton, but my biggest advantage is that rebirth comes from the future.

Butler did carry the team forward after Rose was injured, but the Bulls management has always been skeptical about Butler.

They never recognized or valued Butler from the bottom of their hearts. If Rose hadn't been seriously injured, I'm afraid Butler would have only done some dirty work in the Bulls. Butler relied on his own efforts to complete his evolution.

But at the end of this season, he was traded by the Bulls in exchange for Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn.

This shows that the Bulls' management has long been shaken by Butler.

"Let's give it a try. Maybe the Bulls have wanted to trade Butler for a long time? The team's perimeter defense is so bad now. I can't score 39 points in a single quarter in every game, right?

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Zheng Long didn't say much, he could only stop there.

After all, I can't guarantee that the Bulls will choose to send Butler now.

And, this is just a suggestion after all.

Even if the Lakers don't reach any deal this season, they will use their own way to win the game.

Wharton nodded and said, "I will seriously consider your suggestion. Do you have any other ideas? You can tell me."

Zheng Long smiled bitterly and said, "Boss, you are making things too difficult for me. I only know how to play ball."

Walton joked, "Looking at today's hot news, you know a lot besides playing basketball."

Zheng Long's smile froze on his face and he silently left the office.

After Zheng Long left, Walton hesitated for a moment, then picked up the phone and dialed Johnson's number.

"Sir, regarding the transaction, I have a new idea."

On the morning of November 14th.

Illinois, Chicago.

Lakers players are taking a bus from the hotel to the United Center, the home of the Chicago Bulls.

In Chicago, basketball culture can be seen everywhere, and Bulls advertisements also appear on many billboards. The Bulls' crazy performance in the 1990s made Chicago once synonymous with basketball.

When the team bus passed by the United Center Park, a bronze statue of Jordan caused agitation among the players.

Russell said: "Every time I pass by here, I dream that the Lakers will put a statue of me at the entrance of Staples Center in the future."

Randall teased Russell mercilessly, "Come on, brother, maybe if you work hard, you can have a chance to have your wanted poster posted at the entrance of the arena."

The players burst into laughter.

Zheng Long silently stared at the statue of Jordan, feeling a strange feeling in his heart.

I don’t know when I will have the opportunity to meet Jordan.

After retiring, Jordan has successfully transformed into a boss, from a worker to a capitalist. In 2006, he became a minority shareholder and general manager of the Charlotte Bobcats. In 2010, he became the team's president.

Major shareholder and chairman.

NBA players are fed by their youth. No matter how talented a player is, they can only hold this job until they are about 40 years old. Too many NBA players can do nothing but play basketball.

Some NBA players, good ones, may become commentators or analysts, coaches or managers after retiring, and continue to engage in NBA-related work.

More NBA players slowly disappear from the public eye after retiring. Some play until they go bankrupt, and some become ordinary rich people through financial management.

Like Jordan, he successfully became a team owner after retiring. Even in terms of business achievements after retirement, they are at the highest level in history.

Off and on the court, in terms of achievements and influence in the basketball circle, other players can only hold a candle to him.

This is why Jordan will always be remembered by the world.

The team bus finally arrived at the United Center, which has been one of the most famous arenas in the world since it was used as the home court of the Bulls in 1994.

At the entrance of the arena, there is also a newly erected statue of Jordan.

Below the statue.

MICHAEL JORDAN

CHICAGO BULLS

1984-1993

1995-1998
To be continued...