During this 15-day trip to Europe, the six steel brothers had a good time.

As the saying goes, it doesn't matter what you play.

The key depends on who you play with.

Just like Su Feng in his previous life, when he was in college, several roommates who had a good relationship made an appointment to go to an Internet café for a night, and they could also have a good time.

Originally, Su Feng planned to call Iverson together this time to get together with the "Four Iron Kings" or something.

It's a pity that Iverson, who has a family, is taking his family on vacation in Hawaii, so this "answer" was not able to participate in this Iron Brothers tour group.

It is worth mentioning that in Madrid, when everyone went to the amusement park together, Kobe Bryant also successfully discovered one of Su Feng's weaknesses.

"Sue, you don't want to experience such an exciting project as a roller coaster?"

Looking at Su Feng, who had the word "refuse" written on his face, Kobe Bryant said with a wicked smile on his face at that time.

Scold......

'Kobe, do you think I'm really afraid to ride a roller coaster?' ’

"I can't.

I'm a little dizzy today and not quite fit for a roller coaster. ”

After shaking his head, Su Feng said to Kobe Bryant resolutely.

Well......

One thing to say, sports like roller coasters, bungee jumping and skydiving, even if Su Feng wants to pursue excitement, he will not try it.

To be reasonable, it's not a question of cowardice.

It's just that Su Feng knows very well that for a "land creature" like him, the sky is not suitable for him.

And just when Kobe Bryant wanted to forcibly take Su Feng on a roller coaster......

Fortunately, Big Ben and Nash came out together to stop him.

Otherwise, who knows what posture Kobe Bryant will use to sink into the Pacific Ocean next season?

……

In a burst of laughter, on November 14, everyone went to the last leg of this European tour:

———— Milan, Italy.

For the city of Milan, it can be said that this is the most familiar place for Kobe Bryant besides Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

Kobe Bryant, who grew up watching the "Dutch Three Musketeers" play, dreamed of playing for AC Milan when he was a teenager.

Therefore, this time to revisit the old place, at the strong request of Kobe, everyone also accompanied him to the San Siro Vegetable Farm to watch a Serie A game.

As a result, the lucky Kobe Bryant not only managed to reminisce about his childhood on this day......

While watching the game, he also happened to meet another idol on the basketball court in addition to the magician in his youth:

———— Mike D'Antoni.

A legend of the Milan basketball team, D'Antoni, who served as an assistant coach for the Nuggets last season, has returned to Italy since the shutdown began, waiting for the shutdown to end.

Although the NBA rules that coaches cannot have contact with players during the shutdown, the league cannot prevent such encounters.

And when he noticed Su Feng and others who were traveling with Kobe, D'Antoni also took the initiative to greet everyone.

"It's incredible, I didn't expect us to be able to sit together and watch football one day."

Kobe Bryant, who met his idol, was very happy and kept introducing D'Antoni to the classic battle of his playing days.

It's just that when Kobe Bryant introduced D'Antoni to everyone, except for Su Feng, several others were not interested in D'Antoni.

After all, the NBA is still a league of stars.

As for the current D'Antoni, in the eyes of this group of geniuses, where does the card come from?

Originally, D'Antoni, who just wanted to have a few polite words with Su Feng at first, was completely shocked after opening the conversation box with Su Feng.

Because, when he was chatting with Su Feng about tactics, Su Feng could not only always guess what he would say next, but even the two of them could always agree on some offensive tactics.

All right......

Speaking out, D'Antoni may not believe it.

As far as his tactics for coaching the Suns in the future, Su Feng is not as simple as a few family treasures?

As an excellent keyboard warrior, Su Feng even downloaded the Sun's tactics manual from a foreign website back then.

Su Feng knew that the current D'Antoni was not the crazy man in the future, and some of his current thoughts were indeed very naïve in Su Feng's opinion.

If Su Feng remembers correctly, next season, after D'Antoni takes over the coaching whip of the Nuggets, he will understand that no matter how good the tactics are, they need players to execute this truth.

However, although D'Antoni is still very young, in Su Feng's opinion, he is very suitable to be Davis's deputy.

You know, hints in front of and behind the scenes are also a technical job.

If D'Antoni can be Davis's deputy, then why will Su Feng have to worry so much in the future?

There is a blow and a blow, and many of Su Feng's current research on tactics are still only theoretical and superficial.

And this is also the reason why in his rookie season, sometimes no matter how much he plans, he will be hit by a bang.

Therefore, Su Feng, who knew that D'Antoni would meet Waterloo in Denver in the future, decided to make a good impression on D'Antoni first.

Su Feng remembers very well that in the future, after leaving the Nuggets, D'Antoni experienced a period of learning that lasted for several years.

In the end, it wasn't until he met Nash in Phoenix that he found his way of thinking.

Therefore, if D'Antoni is willing to come over to Davis as his deputy when he leaves the Nuggets in the future, then in Su Feng's opinion, if nothing else, just the "Nash Manual" in D'Antoni's hand is worthy of forming a good relationship with him.

"It's incredible!

Sue, in my opinion, when you retire later, if you don't coach, it will definitely be a big loss for the NBA coaching community. D'Antoni praised.

As for D'Antoni's polite words, Su Feng shook his head.

In fact, Su Feng was not interested in being a coach.

But when it comes to developing coaches, he's still quite good at it.

"Mike, I think you can keep an eye on the Raptors for the new season."

When separating from D'Antoni, Su Feng specially reminded him.

"I will, I love the coach John Davis.

And after talking to you today, I think that the Raptors will definitely usher in a new life under your leadership next season. D'Antoni laughed.

Su Feng knew that D'Antoni's words were still mostly compliments.

However, Su Feng was not in a hurry.

Because he believes that when D'Antoni finds out that the Nuggets can't take it away next season, he will know that the Raptors' first assistant coach is the most suitable position for him.

……

On the 20th, after the European tour of the Iron Brothers, Kobe, who was not happy, asked "Boss Su" to take everyone to China for a few days.

And then......

There is no then.

Because although Su Feng is fully prepared, with the conspicuous skin color of Kobe, Carter and others, if Chinese fans can't recognize their group, it will be a hell of a life.

Su Weiguo, who helped Su Feng wipe a lot of buttocks, couldn't wait to kick Su Feng back to Toronto when he finally sent Su Feng on the plane.

"Dad, is that how you did it to your lovely son?" Su Feng, who was disgusted by Su Weiguo, said aggrievedly.

"Heh, get out of here! Roll as far as you want! After showing his father's love with an iron fist, Su Weiguo said to Su Feng.

No way, maybe, this is the father!

In fact, where did Su Weiguo want Su Feng to go?

He wished that Su Feng could stay at home for a few more days.

It's just that in Su Weiguo's opinion, as a father, he must show his stern side in front of Su Feng.

Therefore, in the words of his Su Weiguo, it is:

"Even Hu Weidong has won the NBA championship, before you win the NBA championship, do you still have the face to return to China?"

Get......

Su Feng felt that his father really didn't understand basketball at all.

Because if the NBA championship is so easy to win, then there will not be so many "uncrowned kings" crying and fainting in the toilet in the future.

However, this impromptu trip back to China made the members of the Iron Brothers feel the terrifying enthusiasm of the rabbit family......

When playing in China, Su Feng and others can cause a sensation wherever they go, and even eat fried noodles to be watched by fans on several streets.

In addition, although the NBA stipulates that players cannot use the NBA to promote during the shutdown, how can the local media of the rabbit family care about these restrictions?

And in New York, when he learned of these interesting facts, Stern adopted a strategy of turning a blind eye this time.

After all, as a "fair" president, in Stern's view, Su Feng and others helped the NBA maintain the popularity of overseas markets during the shutdown by playing side balls, which is a good thing.

Of course......

Stern may not believe it when he says it......

It's just that Su Feng wants to play a side game, it's just that his domestic reputation at this time is too explosive.

……

At the end of November, the Iron Six returned to Toronto to continue their boring cultivation.

And as Su Feng remembers, there is still no room for maneuver in the current labor negotiations.

Back in early November, Stern had already announced the cancellation of all NBA games in December.

It also includes the NBA's annual Christmas War.

And in December, after Stern announced that the All-Star Game for the new season would also be canceled, the players were already feeling the pressure like never before.

As a result of the previous arbitration, the players received less than a dime during the lockdown, and the middle and lower level players with contracts could not even go overseas to play to earn money.

The youth meal eaten by the NBA players themselves, you say it's okay to make trouble for a short time, but if you make trouble for a long time, who has the courage and courage?

In addition, in the face of continuous losses, the bosses also expressed their willingness to give in.

Although there are not many teams making money in the NBA at this time, and running an NBA team is not the main business of most owners, where is the annual share of nearly 4 billion, which owner is willing to give up?

It's just that after the superstars led by Ewing refused to give in many times, the bosses who were willing to give in became resolute again.

As a result, the shutdown continued, and the panic persisted.

December 23rd.

In the steel family, except for Su Feng, who knew the development process, was very calm, and after watching the news, the rest of the people felt that they would not be able to spend the next Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Because on this very day, Stern has officially issued an ultimatum to the players' union.

Stern said that if the two sides are still unable to reach an agreement by January 7, then he will announce the cancellation of the entire 98/99 season.

"Su ...... You say if next season is cancelled, then what will we do then? ”

Nash, who is about to start his contract year next season, feels like he's going to get cold this time.

Because according to the rules, if the 98/99 season is canceled, then Nash will not only not receive his original salary, but also have no chance to prove himself, and it will be difficult to sign another contract.

In Nash's opinion, All-Star players like Su Feng and Kobe Bryant naturally don't have to worry about the next contract.

But as for him Steve Nash, a water cooler administrator, has a fart card.

"Don't worry, Steve, get ready, the new season is about to begin."

Touching Nash's head, Su Feng smiled.

Su Feng knew very well that in a few days, the man who saved the world should have appeared.

After Stern's ultimatum, the players' union was about to split.

Su Feng knew that the reason why this suspension could not be negotiated was precisely because the high-paid players led by Eyou did not want to reduce their salaries.

Therefore, until the middle and lower class players are united, this collective bargaining will not be able to be negotiated no matter how it is negotiated.

However, if you look at Ewing and others from the point of view, are they doing something wrong?

It is human nature for high-paid players to make profits for themselves.

Therefore, this is also the reason why even if Su Feng knew the process of this historical development, he would not stand up and say a word.

Because, no matter what Su Feng says at that time, he will be led to a rhythm.

In Su Feng's previous life, at the next shutdown, who knew how many young players Jordan, who was the owner of the Bobcats at the time, had offended?

In a word......

Looking at his increasingly thick elbows, as well as the more and more well-behaved and sensible Kamai brothers tempered by his own devil, plus tiger generals like Nash and Big Ben, Su Feng couldn't wait to tell the world......

Castle in the Sky, Toronto, it's Lei!

……

Perhaps, this is the worst Christmas Eve for any NBA player.

After all, no one had imagined that this labor negotiation would be like this.

And just when the American media thought that the NBA season of 98/99 would be canceled, things finally turned around.

Under the manipulation of the famous agent David Falke, the high-paid player led by Ewing broke with the other players completely.

And Kevin Johnson, who is the captain of the Suns, made a public appeal:

'We can't go on like this, we have to take a step back, not just for us, but for the fans.'

At Johnson's call, more and more players are in favor of concessions.

And on the premise that the players are willing to give in, the bosses no longer mention the hard salary cap.

The owners said they agreed to give more salaries to lower-mid-level players as long as they were willing to accept the cap salary cap.

From the perspective of the long-term development of the NBA, the maximum salary limit is the most reasonable solution.

Because this is equivalent to distributing the money of the top-paid players to the middle and lower level players, which balances everyone's income distribution as a whole.

In addition, in addition to the maximum salary limit, the NBA has also introduced a luxury tax system this time to avoid a situation of vicious competition in the NBA in the future and a situation where super teams dominate.

In Su Feng's previous life, Stern had always disliked super teams.

Because the appearance of a super team will make the NBA lose its suspense.

So throughout the NBA during the Stern era, even if some teams formed super teams with reasonable rules and won championships, Stern would try to tear them down.

Of course, if it can't be removed, then Stern has a solution.

That's a big deal, retire and stop playing.

Oh, lo and behold, you've taken a pay cut to form a group, is it possible that Stern can still tell you through "basketball reasons":

Silly boy, will the salary cut affect the prestige of the group?

Therefore, this is also the reason why Su Feng has only been working on Toronto's plan for five years before.

Because Su Feng knows better than anyone that in the NBA, if you want to brush up the highest prestige, then you will be banned if you are in a hurry for Stern, the GM.

Taking the pitiful number of free throws taken by his future successor after forming a group, Su Feng didn't want to lose the super treatment that originally belonged to him like a fool.

To put it bluntly, if you want to be the first person in the NBA, "Emotional Intelligence" will always come first.

……

In other words, after the time entered January of the new year, because the labor negotiations are currently only the details of the relationship that need to be finalized, Kobe Bryant has returned to Los Angeles, ready to use practical actions to hammer the Sukamai trio after the start of the new season.

And the same as Su Feng's previous guess, in this life, when he only won five championships, Jordan really did not announce his retirement.

Although the "old rascal" in this life successfully completed three consecutive MVPs, ......

Do you make it, Jordan is still the most talked about now......

"You've been beaten by cycads."

As the saying goes, Pippen can bear it, but Jordan can't bear it.

In Jordan's opinion, if he can't educate Su Feng obediently and then retire, then he will always leave himself a thorn in the future.

However......

In Su Feng's previous life, the reason for Jordan's retirement was not only in competition.

The shareholding entanglement between Jordan and Linedorf, as well as the salary that Linesdorf couldn't give even if he wanted to, after this shutdown, was also one of the main reasons for Jordan's retirement.

And in this life, unlike Su Feng's previous life, Jordan and Linedorf did not fall out because of the issue of shares, and the reason for the quarrel between the two was still on the issue of Pippen's contract renewal.

Back in the 97/98 season, Bulls management was at the time of the Bulls on the issue of Pippen's contract extension.

Especially according to the new gameplay for next season, where do the Bulls dare to give Pippen's 6-year maximum salary?

Not to mention that once the Bulls give Pippen a contract like this, they won't be able to keep other players at all.

As far as Pippena is concerned, half a foot has entered the advanced age of loess, and this contract, even if Bulls general manager Klaus thinks with his feet, will definitely become a bad contract in the future.

Su Feng in his previous life, don't look at the decline of the Bulls after Jordan's retirement this time, but if they don't even have the courage to rebuild, then they don't have hope for the future......

Just wait for death.

Thereupon......

Pippen's jealousy, which had been dormant for almost two years, exploded with the end of the collective bargaining process.

And because of the 97/98 season, Pi Erye did not have a relationship with death, and the "old rascal" who loved Pi Erye more and more deeply in this life has now become entangled......

Obviously, Jordan's dual business has not yet ushered in the due repayment date.

It's just that......

After the shutdown ended, Jordan found that this world was no longer the world he knew before......

……

PS: First one! This chapter is an update on the 17th. Because the next chapter is about to enter the plot of the new season, Ah Xin needs to sort out the team roster and details.

The current progress of the dungeon, everyone remember to read the notice in the author!