Chapter 483: Dont think of the alliance too simply
After returning to China, Lian Dao has completely entered a busy life, except for participating in some endorsement activities.
Lian Dao also participated in some CCTV interviews and was pulled into group photos by some program hosts and star actors.
If we want to say who has the most traffic and topic in China right now, it must be Lian Dao. Some people even joke that Lian Dao is a walking money tree.
CCTV took this opportunity to propose cooperation with Lian Dao and Yao Ming, and specially created a new program called "Basketball has something to say".
It mainly invites some NBA stars to share some experiences and interesting things in the NBA, and also do some small activities.
Moreover, since the NBA is on lockdown, many NBA stars have embarked on a trip to China under the influence of Lian Dao and Yao Ming.
O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kobe Bryant, Howard, Stoudemire, James, Wade, Tracy McGrady, Derrick Rose, Holiday, Cousins, Stephen Curry, James Harden...
In response, Lian Dao and Yao Ming called to make an invitation, and these people basically agreed.
Although they are rivals on the court, they are relatively good friends off the court. Moreover, with Lian Dao's current strength, Lian Dao may still need to take care of something in the future.
What's more, participating in the show not only earns money, but it is also a very good opportunity for them to expand their influence in China.
Some of them are envious of Kobe, Tracy McGrady and Stoudemire's influence in China.
I am even more envious of Yao Ming’s Rockets teammates and Lian Dao’s Knicks teammates. With the influence of Yao Ming and Lian Dao, some endorsement deals have been generous and they have made a lot of money.
Each player is an episode of the program, and Lian Dao was the first episode. After the program ended, Lian Dao participated in some charity activities.
Moreover, LianDao donated a large amount of basketball infrastructure.
Although some domestic environments restrict the development of basketball, Lian Dao still hopes that a group of basketball talents will emerge in the country.
Most of the time that followed, Lian Dao stayed at home with his family. During this time, the young senior sister was also busy with some domestic investments by Hantang Venture Capital.
With the popularization and development of smartphones, a new trendy dividend period is gradually emerging, and Lian Dao also knows that with the birth and popularization of 4G networks, this trend will become bigger and bigger.
In this regard, Lian Dao also recommended some companies that have just been established to the young senior sister and will become unicorns in the future, involving food delivery platforms, video websites, drones, logistics, live broadcasts, etc.
The young senior sister was full of curiosity about this, because it involved business acumen, which shocked even a top student who graduated from MIT.
This made the junior sister feel that Lian Dao had chosen the wrong career direction. He should not play basketball, but should be involved in the business world.
On the same day, the 26th Asian Men's Basketball Championship was held in Jiangcheng City, Xiangbei Province, China.
Lian Dao did not participate due to injury, but he went to watch the game.
Lian Dao was very emotional when he saw Yao Ming still galloping on the court healthy.
Historically, Yao Ming chose to retire in the summer of this year, but this time he was able to continue his career because he recovered very well from his previous injuries.
This Asian Championship is a game at home, so the Chinese team has the home court advantage. Even without Yao Ming participating, historically, the Chinese men's basketball team also won the championship of this Asian Championship.
What's more, with Yao Ming here this time, there is no doubt.
The twin inside towers formed by Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian frightened opponents, and Lian Dao personally cheered them on from the sidelines, which boosted the morale of all the players.
Finally, on September 25, in the finals, the Chinese team easily defeated Jordan and won the Asian Championship.
After the game, the men’s basketball team celebrated their victory.
"Brother Yao, congratulations on winning the MVP." Lian Dao congratulated Yao Ming. Historically, the most valuable player in this World Championship was Yi Jianlian, but this time with Yao Ming here, his performance was even better.
"Hahaha, Xiaodao, I also want to congratulate you for winning the championship and FMVP!" Yao Ming said with a smile.
The two joked and complimented each other, and Zhu Fangyu and all the national team teammates beside them also made fun of them.
After the celebration, Lian Dao and Yao Ming returned to the hotel.
"Brother Yao, have you decided where to go next season?" Lian Dao asked.
"Before commentating on the Finals, I originally wanted to go to the Knicks and partner with you, but after watching the Finals, I felt that the Knicks were not a good fit for me!" Yao Ming said.
"Why, Brother Yao? Between us two partners, we will definitely win the championship next season. My injury is almost healed, and I can basically resume training now!" Lian Dao was a little anxious.
"Xiaodao, don't worry. I'm not worried that you won't be able to return to your peak condition after all the hard work you put into recovering from your injury. If you miss your brother Yao so much, then you just don't like me anymore."
"Brother Yao, I'm sorry. I just really want you to come to the Knicks!" Lian Dao knew that he was too anxious and apologized quickly.
"I have other reasons. D'Antoni's rhythm is very fast. He is good at running and gunning and defensive counterattacks. Although I have lost weight, I definitely don't have an advantage over the Knicks in terms of speed, and it will also slow down the Knicks."
The overall rhythm of Sri Lanka!”
"You know, I'm suitable for positional warfare, but fast breaks may be too much for me!"
"Also, as you said, the championship is within reach. Do you think the league will allow such a combination? Do you think Stern can watch the Heat's Big Three completely fail?"
"You know, with your current lineup, the Heat can't beat you. With me, the combination of the Heat's Big Three is a complete failure, and not only the owners of the Heat will not agree to such a deal, but also the owners of other teams in the league.
I will also protest!"
"If you don't believe it, you can wait until the lockout is over and let the Knicks management submit a deal to the league to try!"
"Another point is that both Chinese people are in New York, which is not in the interests of the alliance."
Yao Ming's words made Lian Dao fall into deep thought.
Indeed, what Yao Ming said is very reasonable, and one east and one west, two cash cows, are more in line with Stern's interest structure.
What he thought before was a bit superficial. Now after Yao Ming's explanation, Lian Dao also knows that it is really not that simple for Yao Ming to come to the Knicks.
"Brother Yao, where do you want to go most?" Lian Dao asked.
"I haven't thought it through yet. Which team do you think is more suitable for me?"
After hearing Yao Ming's words, Lian Dao fell into deep thought again and then said.
"In the West, the Mavericks, Lakers, Spurs, and Thunder are all available. Their fifth position is relatively weak, but the overall strength of the team is very good; in the East, the Heat's salary space is basically impossible, and that leaves Kyle
Ertes, but their internal conflicts are also very intensified!"
Yao Ming smiled and nodded after hearing this.
"Yes, before the shutdown, many teams in the league contacted Bill, including the Mavericks, Lakers, Spurs and Thunder. But for now, the Mavericks are the most sincere. In previous contacts, they
The contract given is also the largest.”
"Moreover, Xiaodao, I am a player trained by the Rockets. Although I choose to leave the Rockets, I also want to choose to sign first and then trade to leave something for the Rockets!"
Lian Dao nodded. Yao Ming is a very loyal player. If the Rockets entered the playoffs last season, he might choose to stay with the team and try again this season.
But the result is that they were almost able to replace the Grizzlies and enter the playoffs, but they were still destroyed by the Spurs.
During his nine-year career with the Rockets, Yao Ming spent all of his peak years in Houston. He no longer owes this team anything, and now it is time for him to pursue his dream.
Last year, it was James and Wade who dominated the free market. This year, it will probably be Yao Ming who dominates the free market.
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After finishing his domestic affairs, Lian Dao said goodbye to his parents and family, and flew to New York with his junior sister and the rehabilitation medical team.
The rehabilitation medical team was established by Lian Dao in New York. Originally, James Dolan wanted to help Lian Dao organize it privately. After all, during the lockout, all the team's facilities and players were unable to use it, but Lian Dao declined James Dolan's offer.
kindness.
The main reason is that Lian Dao doesn't want to cause more trouble, and the second reason is that the expense of setting up a rehabilitation medical team is nothing to Lian Dao.
Lian Dao recovered quickly from his left foot injury due to the use of injury repair fluid, and is now able to perform rehabilitation training.
This time he returns to New York and plans to conduct rehabilitation training and set up a training camp at the same time.
These are some of Lian Dao’s thoughts after seeing the current situation in the country.