"Bad news."
Lin Ying rubbed his eyes as he spoke and looked at the time.
It was already past ten in the morning, and I had slept long enough.
Of course, I slept comfortably enough.
I was under too much pressure in the playoffs, and after the pressure was released, everyone relaxed.
"I can't go to the championship parade."
"Um?"
Hearing Delong's words, Lin Ying suddenly lost all sleepiness.
I didn't go to last night's celebration maybe because of my strict wife control, but I couldn't go to the championship parade, so it's definitely not the problem.
"Is there something wrong with your knee?"
His brain reaction is still very fast.
"No, there is something wrong with my ankle. The good news is that if I have surgery now, I can make it to training camp."
ankle?
It can also be explained by the fact that the knees are afraid to exert force and the ankles bear more weight.
It's a bit similar to Yao Ming's situation in history.
However, Deron's weight is not as big as that of Yao Ming, and it will only take more than three months until training camp.
This is indeed not too serious and can barely be considered good news.
"Where are you now? I came over to see you."
Delong gave the hospital address and then added another sentence.
"I haven't had lunch yet, bring me a pizza."
Lin Ying responded.
After hanging up the phone, he thought about Delong's words.
Delong seems to be in a good mood.
After washing up, Lin Ying went downstairs and saw Swift teasing Xiao Lin Yi in the living room.
Swift saw him and asked the servant to get breakfast.
"Prepare two pizzas, and I'll take one out."
Lin Ying talked about the pizza flavor, and then went downstairs to tease Xiao Lin Yi together.
Children at this time are tender and really look like angels.
"He called me mom yesterday."
Swift said with a happy face.
"Really?"
Lin Ying was surprised. Generally speaking, it takes eight or nine months for a child to consciously call mom or dad.
Xiao Lin Yi is extremely talented.
"Wow!"
At this moment, Xiao Linyi suddenly started crying.
Lin Yi unzipped his pants and took a look. The diaper was a little bulging.
Although he is not a full-time nanny, he can still change diapers.
She brought over the clean diapers and laid them out. When she opened them and put them on, Lin Ying saw Xiao Lin Yi's curls.
Children don't have that awareness, and they will behave like this when they urinate.
But at this size, he is truly gifted and has inherited his excellent genes.
He smiled and picked up Xiao Lin Yi to pee. Swift also brought a wet towel and wiped it. The two of them changed their gifted son's diaper together.
A world-famous singer and a newly crowned basketball god changed his diapers together.
Xiao Linyi is probably the happiest child in the world.
At this time, the maid also came over with breakfast.
Lin Ying kissed Swift, then ate a quick pizza and went out carrying another pizza.
When they arrived at the hospital, Lin Ying happened to see Delong chatting with his wife.
Delong had talked to him about his wife before. They had known each other since they were 15 years old and had been married for 12 years. They were standard childhood sweethearts.
This is why Butler told him yesterday that Deron was picked up by his wife, but he didn't think much about it.
Seeing Lin Ying coming, Delong's wife said hello and went out first, giving the two of them space to be alone.
"I had the surgery in the afternoon, and the doctor said that the condition was not bad, and that if I had the surgery early, I could avoid the most malignant condition of synovitis."
When Lin Ying handed over the pizza, he opened it and ate it while saying.
It's really good news.
In history, Deron said that "walking up the stairs is like committing suicide" was due to ankle synovitis.
This kind of inflammation requires hyaluronate injection before you can play ball. The stinging sensation is very strong and it cannot be cured.
"You have to hold back and play in the regular season next season."
No matter who the head coach is finally decided on, Lin Ying will suggest it.
Once he scored 57 points in a single game in the regular season, and once he scored 41 points in a single game in the general game. Both of these scoring explosions were caused by injuries.
This shows that his previous guess was correct, and Sloan really protected Deron to a great extent.
"Well, I've already signed a big contract anyway."
Delong said with a smile.
Lin Ying was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then couldn't help laughing.
Delong is indeed in a good mood.
In the first two experiences, he also felt that Delong had some mental obstacles. Now he is suddenly so optimistic, and it seems that everything has changed.
But this can also be explained.
The cause of Deron's emotional disorder was his feud with Sloan. Now that he has been completely redeemed, this disorder will naturally be cured.
This is probably the best interpretation of the saying "A disease of the heart requires a doctor with heart medicine".
If that's the case, Deron's recovery from injury may be faster than expected.
"Have a good rest, I'm still waiting for you to defend your title together."
After the conversation was almost over, Lin Ying said to Delong before standing up.
Delong nodded firmly.
How is one champion enough?
…
Two days later, the Nets' championship parade kicked off in Brooklyn.
On this day, the Nets players were particularly excited to gather in the middle reaches of the East River, the port bordering Brooklyn and Queens, New York.
They were only informed of tonight's championship parade last night.
Many team members who received the news were so excited that they stayed up all night.
When they arrived at the port, they saw a medium-sized luxury yacht moored in the port.
New York is made up of three large islands, separated by rivers.
The East River is the river between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Because the river is not wide and there is the famous Brooklyn Bridge on the river, large cruise ships and cargo ships cannot pass, but this medium-sized one can.
You guessed it right, nearly one-half of the Nets’ championship parade this time was a cruise ship parade along the river bank!
This is not the first time in the history of the championship parade that the word "boat" has appeared.
San Antonio, where the Spurs are located, runs through the San Antonio River, so the Spurs' championship parade was held in the river many times.
That is a serious river, the distance at the shortest point is less than three meters.
Therefore, they mostly use small boats during the parade. Both sides of the bank are crowded with fans, creating a strong atmosphere.
It was also called the "cruise party" by fans.
Compared with that boat trip, the Nets' yacht looks majestic and luxurious.
The customized word "Brooklyn" written on the stern of the hull makes it even more unique.
Many fans had gathered at the pier, and the Nets boarded the yacht amid their cheers.
After everyone boarded the boat, accompanied by a symphony, the yacht started and began to drive slowly down the river bank.
That's right, the Nets also invited a well-known New York band to play some passionate music at the back of the yacht to increase the atmosphere.
At this time, along the Brooklyn side of the river, all the places where people could stand were already occupied by fans.
Members of the Nets team and coaching staff stood near the river bank and interacted with fans on the bank.
Behind the yacht, there were also Brooklyn Coast Guard dispatched to prevent fans from falling into the water on the shore.
Of course, it is not ruled out that some fans just want to jump off the shore.
In the sky, there were helicopters that had arrived long ago circling and escorting us.
This scene is unique, and the main thing that stands out is the word "hao".
"It's really a pity that Delong didn't come!"
Looking at the gorgeous scene in front of him, Chandler couldn't help but sigh.
Lin Ying looked away from the crazy fans on the other side and turned to look at Chandler.
Well, this guy hasn't even shaved his beard!
I’m keeping this for the New Year!
"It's okay. Come back next year."
Lin Ying turned back and looked at the fans in front of him again, and spoke calmly.
Now it was Chandler's turn to turn to look at Lin Ying.
He gave a thumbs up unconsciously.
Use the calmest tone and say the most pretentious words.
The yacht didn't go very fast, and it stopped deliberately when it reached a port in front of it.
There was an interactive area set up there, and the team members went down there to take photos and sign autographs with the audience.
Because the distance on the boat was a bit far, after waiting to interact with the fans, Lin Ying discovered that there were more female fans in New York than in Phoenix!
That poem was written too early!
However, new verses emerged spontaneously.
“The water is calm on the banks of the East River, but the waves are rough on the banks of Brooklyn!”
After the interaction at the pier was completed, they reboarded the ship as the fans blew kisses.
By the time the yacht reached the Brooklyn Bridge, there were fans on both sides of the bridge!
Moreover, it is rare since the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge that the bridge was directly closed today!
This location is much better than the shore!
And not only the side near Brooklyn, but the side near Manhattan was also crowded with fans.
This past season, because of the New York Derby, fans in Brooklyn and Manhattan were two completely antagonistic groups.
But today, the Brooklyn Bridge connects fans from both areas!
Brooklyn is also New York!
The yacht sailed across the Brooklyn Bridge and continued to move forward amid the cheers of fans on the bridge.
After passing the second interactive area, the yacht sailed into the wealthy area of ​​​​Xiaohewan.
At this time, Swift was holding Xiao Lin Yi at her home port and looking at the yachts in the distance.
"I really hope you can be like your dad when you grow up."
Swift said with happy eyes.
Although she is also a big star herself, what she will never forget the most is the scene of Lin Ying killing everyone in the arena.
That's really charming.
"Dad~Dad~"
At this moment, Xiao Linyi suddenly shouted.
Swift glanced at her son in her arms in surprise.
He actually knows how to call daddy!
He is a child less than 6 months old!
Oh, what a gift!
The yacht finally docked at a downstream port, and the people on board disembarked and boarded the parade bus.
The bus drove along the port toward the Barclays Center.
There were more fans on the streets along the way.
There is no doubt that there must be more than just Brooklyn fans here, there should be many Nets fans from Manhattan or Queens.
Two teams in a city can't escape the fierce battle for fans.
The car drove to the entrance of the Barclays Center, where an outdoor stage had been set up.
They will give a championship speech here to bring a successful end to last season.
Lin Ying is the host of the speech.
Originally, this kind of thing was usually done by coaches, but Sloan was really not very good at it, so it was finally decided that Lin Ying would do it.
This speech is a test of skill and will take at least half an hour.
But this is not difficult for Lin Ying. He has accumulated a lot of speaking experience over the years.
It's basically enough to review every detail of the season, then focus on some behind-the-scenes stories from the playoffs, and finally praise the coaching staff and players one by one.
"...Everything we have experienced is to make this moment more glorious. We are the champions! We are the champions!
I can tell you now that next June, we will be in this position again and bring the trophy home again!”
What was said before was relatively calm. By the time Lin Ying finished speaking the last sentence, the scene was already unbearable, and the sky was filled with the cheers of basketball fans.
Lin Ying, this is a promise to Nets fans that he will defend his title!
This is different from what James said before about bringing 7 championships to New York, because it was Lin Ying who said this.
Lin Ying has never been a big talker!
He rarely promises anything, and when he promises, he will definitely keep it!
It's strange to say it. Even though he won't even have Ying Ying next season, they are extremely convinced that Lin Ying can do it!
It’s this last paragraph that beats all the previous ones!
"You picked a good guy."
On the side of the stage, Prokhorov spoke to Warken Dean.
Originally, he was planning to cut some of his expenses after winning the championship.
After all, there is a super luxury tax and there is pressure.
But seeing that the basketball market in Brooklyn is booming now, and there are still big players like Lin Ying.
He has only one idea now: increase the intensity!
If Lin Ying can bring a dynasty to the Nets, then the fans of the Nets will be far beyond Brooklyn, and even far beyond New York.
Considering the development of social media, the Nets will become the most influential team.
The commercial value at that time will be immeasurable.
…
the next day.
Walken Dean put down the phone in his hand and breathed a sigh of relief.
After the championship parade ended, he began to officially get busy.
He has already made an appointment with the coach he will interview next.
Budenholzer, Adelman, Kidd, Jeff Hornacek, McMillan.
If Karl says that, Walken Dean is going to pay a special visit.
It's a pity that Cole declined Walken Dean's invitation.
The obvious statement is that he is not ready to be a head coach now.
But it can be heard that he does not have much confidence in coaching the Nets.
Don't look at the enthusiasm of Brooklyn fans, it's because the Nets won the championship.
If they fail to defend the title next season, the head coach will be the target of verbal criticism.
There is a high probability that you will be fired after working for one year, which is too risky.
And compared to players, the choice of head coaches is actually not as wide as imagined.
Because there are only so many experienced coaches in the NBA, you have to consider the suitability of the lineup, the opponent's personal wishes, etc.
A coach like Popovich (who now has tactics) and Carlisle would definitely be suitable to coach the Nets, but he definitely won't come.
While Warken Dean was screening candidates, two major events happened in the alliance.
First, Phil Jackson announced his resignation from the Lakers.
Chapter completed!