"Look at this kid, it's really exciting! When he grows up, he'll be a good basketball player just like you, Ann! Aldridge grinned as he looked at the little baby in Catherine's arms, the little one's eyes were shining and his limbs were shaking. It seems that the baby is born to be an athlete.

"What's his name?" Rickard, who was next to Aldridge, asked Anjie while grimacing and teasing the child.

"Peaceful."

"Ann...... Salty? Another tongue-twisting Chinese pronunciation, which made Riccard difficult. I think that when An Jie was stationed in the Whirlwind team, he shouted for a week before he could call An Jie's name clearly.

"Tranquility indicates that the child will be safe and healthy for a lifetime." An Jie patiently repeated it and explained the meaning of the name to everyone.

"So gentle? I thought you'd give your kids a great name. Lillard deliberately joked with Anjie, after all, this guy's fierce appearance on the court and his fatherly appearance now are two completely different people.

"You can also call him Cromwell Jr., the French name that Catherine gave him." Seeing that these three guys couldn't call out their son's name for a long time, An shook his head helplessly.

"Cromwell Jr., I like that name, and it's very pleasant." Aldridge carefully picked up the baby from Catherine's arms, and now the guy could finally pronounce the name of the bag fluently.

Cromwell, this is the surname of Catherine's dead mother. Westerners always like to use the name of their deceased relatives on their newborn children as a way to commemorate the deceased. But An Jie said that An Xiang would definitely become a Chinese citizen in the future, so Catherine only used a surname as a nickname for her son.

"Can I play with my little brother?" Ricard's youngest daughter stood shyly behind her father.

"Of course you can, Abigail, as long as you are careful, because my brother is still very vulnerable." Ricard crouched down and said softly to his daughter.

It seems that this guy, like An Jie, belongs to the master who can immediately turn his face and deny people on the basketball court. Otherwise, how do you explain the huge contrast between these two on and off the pitch?

In the evening, the three people who came to see the children were also invited to stay at An Jie's house for dinner. The bearded man personally cooked and prepared a table of sumptuous dishes for everyone. Among them, there are Chinese cuisine and French cuisine. An Jie is even already thinking about whether to get the bearded man to work as a chef consultant in his restaurant.

At the dinner table, the pioneers "Big Four", who hadn't gotten together for a long time, unconsciously talked about work. After all, the time has come to the end of September, and in a month, the new NBA season is about to start. Their nerves can no longer relax, after all, new challenges are coming.

"Next season, there's a good chance that LeBron will cause us a lot of trouble. This summer, Paul. George suffered a broken leg while training with the U.S. National Team and is out for the next season. In this way, looking at the entire East, I am afraid that no one really can stop the Cavaliers. If we can make it to the finals next year, I'm afraid it will be much harder than this year. Riccard's serious discussion shifted the conversation from children to work.

"It's not just the Finals, it's going to be difficult for us to get out of the West next season. The Golden State Warriors had an amazing season last season, and God knows what those guys will grow up to be this year! Bryant. That Bryant guy is coming back this year, and he's never going to give up on the championship pursuit, absolutely not. An Jie took out his mobile phone and looked at the summary table of this year's summer transactions.

While there haven't been any earth-shattering deals in the West, each team has been strengthened to some extent overall.

On the other hand, the Portland Trail Blazers have the same lineup as last season, and even because of the championship, the Trail Blazers don't even have a draft pick this year. No one walked, and no one entered. Next year, many players of the Trail Blazers will renew their contracts, and Orsie does not dare to recruit any more stars for the sake of safety.

Continuing to face next season's challenges with this year's championship line-up, this is Nell. Orsi's intentions. There's nothing wrong with that, as teams with good results, especially championship-level teams, usually rarely make too many changes to their rosters. In this way, everyone will be panicked, afraid that they will be the next guy to pack and leave. And the current lineup of the Trail Blazers is indeed still very competitive.

"LeBron, that's really a precedent. For the championship, he can do anything. The Big Three of the Cavaliers, sounds quite interesting. Lillard is gearing up for the upcoming season.

"It doesn't matter, whatever they do, as long as we do our best, the Trail Blazers are still one of the most dangerous teams in the league! Alright guys, we shouldn't be talking about business at the dinner table. Here, toast! After this drink, we're going to have to endure another season-long ban! An Jie took the lead in raising his glass and drank it with everyone.

The wedding anniversary is over, the World Cup has also played well, the training is as high quality as ever, and now, his son has been born safely. It seems that Anjie has had a perfect offseason.

After all the worries were put aside, An Jie could finally continue to prepare for the new season with peace of mind. There is also a championship, and the Trail Blazers will complete the great feat of three consecutive championships and create a dynasty. The first dynasty to be established with yellow-skinned guys in place is a remarkable achievement.

The last leisure night was spent in this happy atmosphere, and after tonight, Anjie will once again be in a state of preparation.

Look at the son, your father this year, let you see, what is called creating miracles!

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Ivan Sr. unlocked the big lock and pushed open the door to the Trail Blazers' home locker room. Although it has been unused for months, the locker room is still clean and spotless.

Ivan pushed a trolley into the locker room and hung the clothes on it one by one in the locker.

Looking at the name on the cabinet, Ivan Sr. knew that no one left the Trail Blazers this summer. The group of guys who brought so much joy to the people will get together and continue to fight for a year.

Lillard, Aldridge, Iguodala, Matthews, Batum, Contney. Plum...... Ivan expertly hung up the jerseys, and in the end, only the cabinet in the middle of the dressing room remained, and Ivan had not yet opened it.

Taking out a huge No. 00 jersey, Ivan walked to Anjie's locker. Before he knew it, the kid was about to start his seventh year in Portland.

He hung up Anjie's game jersey and training jersey separately and patted the ash on it. Everyone is still there, and most importantly, Ivan Sr. is very happy that Anjie can once again wear the Trail Blazers jersey and continue to fight!

"Click." Just when the old Ivan was in a daze with An Jie's jersey, the door of the locker room was suddenly pushed open.

It's only seven o'clock in the morning, and old Ivan turned his head in surprise, who would come to the locker room so early? However, when he turned his face, he only saw An Jie smiling and waving at him.

"Good morning, old Ivan, you cleaned the locker room well." Angel hasn't forgotten how bad they were on the night they won the title.

"You stinky boys, I've never seen a waste of champagne like you in my life. Fortunately, the kid Iguodala had a conscience and left a bottle for me. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother to clean the locker room for you. "Ivan Sr. has been working at the Moda Center for nearly ten years, and he has always gotten along very well with this group of celebrities. That's why he and An Jie can talk unscrupulously like friends.

"Hahaha, I'm sorry for you, Ivan. Maybe we'll do it again this season? An Jie smiled and sat in front of his locker, and he began to prepare to change his equipment.

"If that's the case...... Come and get it! Busy for the championship, I'm willing! "Since the days of Drexler, Ivan Sr. has been a die-hard Trail Blazers fan. That's why he enjoys the job.

Playing for his favorite team, although the way he plays is different, Ivan is equally proud.

An Jie didn't say anything after that, he changed his clothes, jumped twice, and walked towards the training ground after a long absence.

Looking at An Jie's back as he gradually walked away, Old Ivan couldn't help but thank God.

Thank you for letting Anjie land in the City of Roses. As long as he is there, Portland is full of confidence every season!

"By the way, old Ivan!" Before entering the locker room, An Jie suddenly turned around and called Ivan.

"This year, I'll leave you a bottle of champagne too!" After speaking, An Jie walked into the training ground. After that, the elder Ivan could only hear the sound of the basketball and the hardwood floor colliding against each other.

Old Yi frowned and smiled, this old fellow smiled as sweetly as a child who had just gotten candy......

The pace of the new season has gradually arrived, whether Anjie can create a dynasty of his own. All this can only wait and see.