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In an anonymous private club, Chamberlain met David Turn, the master of the NBA's sprawling vanity fair.

After the All-Star Game, Chamberlain didn't think about staying here, but a man who claimed to be an assistant to David Stern approached him and conveyed David Stern's invitation to him.

The big boss summoned him, and Chamberlain had no reason to refuse, so he stayed here for one more day.

"Hello, Zhang. ”

David Stern looked at Chamberlain, who walked in through the door, got up from his chair, and held out his hand.

Compared to Chamberlain, David Stern looks short and much thinner, and needs to raise his head to meet Chamberlain's gaze, but it is undeniable that this is a majestic old man.

With his white hair, tic-tac-toe forehead that never seems to be stretched, his slightly serious face, and his sparkling eyes, David Stern looks less like a businessman than a rigorous college professor.

This may have something to do with his profession, having worked as a lawyer before David Turnn became president of the National Basketball Association.

On February 1, 1984, Stern became the fourth president of the NBA, and coincidentally, 1984 was also the year when four of the best players in the NBA of the Stern era joined. They are Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, John Stockton and Michael Jordan.

It is undeniable that it was Stern who made Jordan, but it is also undeniable that it was Jordan who made Stern.

Jordan's talent, skill and Nike franchise changed the fortunes of Stern and the NBA. Jordan and two other 80s legends, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, pushed the NBA to a new climax, gaining a wide range of fans and huge profits.

David Stern, as president, has transformed the NBA from a league on the verge of bankruptcy into a global-renowned brand with deep pockets through clever marketing and shrewd fiscal reforms such as "salary capping."

By 2005, Stern's NBA had 30 teams, made it to Canada, and the games were broadcast live in the United States, and continue to expand to other countries.

The appearance of Yao Ming made him see the opportunity to open the Asian market, until the emergence of Chamberlain.

Long before Christmas, David Stern had a plan for the future, and the name of the plan was "Jordan Asia"!

Chamberlain's technical characteristics, and his talent unlike any previous NBA center, gave David Stern the confidence to set off a wave in Asia that would not be inferior to Jordan.

Well, Chamberlain didn't have an agent.

That's the biggest reason why Stern made an appointment with Chamberlain so late.

The ferocity of the foreign media is not comparable to that of the domestic media under control, and there are some things that cannot be made public.

"It is a great pleasure to meet you, my dear lad. ”

With a smile on his face, Stern hugged Chamberlain, patted Chamberlain's back and said.

"That's my pleasure, Mr. Stern. ”

Facing the old man in front of him, Chamberlain bowed slightly. Regardless of age or position, Stern deserves such respect.

For this meeting, Chamberlain was actually prepared for a long time. It's just that he thought it would be someone at the top of the NBA, but he didn't expect it to be Stern himself.

Recently, Chamberlain has received care on the field, Chamberlain himself is very clear, for example, he caused someone else's foul, the referee will generally give a fair penalty, which is a world of difference compared to when he first entered the league.

You must know that the physical contact between two people in an instant is not so intuitive in the human vision, and many times it is chaotic. This makes Chamberlain's defense more often like a millet in the fire.

Chamberlain was not well-known in the early days, but he has recently become famous. In other words, Chamberlain's foul-making skills - entertainment skills are not upgraded by upgrading, and the referee factor accounts for the vast majority of the reasons for this change.

Don't underestimate this transformation, on the court, when the enemy does not dare to approach your basket too much, unless the hand is bursting, otherwise what awaits him is almost failure. Three-pointers aren't uncommon in the NBA, but even the greatest shooters struggle to shoot more than half.

"You may be seated, Zhang. I've been following your game for a long time, and I have to say that you played really well and exceeded everyone's expectations. ”

"Thank you. Thanks for the compliment, I just did what I was supposed to do. ”

In the face of Stern, Chamberlain behaved very cautiously.

"I'm very optimistic about your development, just like James, you're going to be a great pair, like Larry Bird and Johnson. ”

Stern was quick to throw out his olive branch.

"Oh, that's very desirable. I've watched them live countless times, and every time it's been so exciting, I've always made them my goal. ”

Hearing Stern compare him to James, Chamberlain pretended to be flattered.

"Don't be envious, you're already one of them. Ever thought about your future, if you don't mind. ”

'Be a great centre-forward, like Olajuwon, Abdul-Jabbar. ”

When answering this question, Chamberlain seemed shy about his ambitions, and smiled a little shyly.

Well, it's really disgusting for a man to have such an expression, including Chamberlain himself.

That's not the answer Stern wants.

What Stern was asking, Chamberlain knew very well.

What Stern said about the future actually refers to Chamberlain's whereabouts, whether to stay in Seattle, or to think of some other team, but this question is something that Chamberlain is unwilling to answer, because even he hasn't thought about it himself, some things, he can't just say it, he has the right to choose, but this requires consensual thinking.

Chamberlain's answer made Stern frown, and the "well" in the middle of his forehead became more and more profound, but he didn't ask again, people of his level often don't eat too ugly.

"Haha, 'great center', so what kind of center do you think is a great center. ”