The All-Star Dinner was held at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel at 8 o'clock, but compared to some large social banquets, the NBA All-Star Game banquet was more low-key and warm, although the players were dressed formally, but their expressions were relaxed and happy, and they brought family and friends together. This kind of banquet is one of the few events during the All-Star Game that prohibits the media from filming and interviewing, in order to give the players a private and free space to communicate and socialize, after all, from the official start of the All-Star Weekend tomorrow, their every move will be exposed to cameras and flashes.

Khomeenes' presence caused a small commotion at the scene, and her gorgeous silky lake-green elegant dress, paired with casual and free red hair, attracted all the attention of the audience. Of course, the most dazzling thing about her is her white and smooth skin against the green and red background, and her temperament and complexion are particularly eye-catching when most of the players and their families are black.

However, she did not look arrogant and cold at all, but first greeted and hugged Walker's girlfriend Lobsanda, and the two had known each other before. Later, with a glass of champagne, Khomeiniz quickly became the central figure of the banquet, although she was very young and everyone didn't know her, but the banquet was not like this, let people who didn't know each other know her. And when it was pointed out that Khomeenes might be the daughter of Boston magnate Japagliica, she was even more remarkable.

Leon did not become a supporting actor because of this, although he is not well-known in the mass media, but in the NBA internal circles, Leon is already a little famous, especially in coaching circles, his talent and diligence are eye-catching. At a large-scale social dinner like this, the most fearful thing is that no one knows you, and it is uncomfortable to stand aside and drink alone. After all, not everyone can be as good as Khomemenis and can quickly establish friendly relations with others.

Players from the Celtics, such as Pierce and Walker, got together. Leon stood beside them and listened to them tell some vulgar and boring jokes, his mind was not here at all, his eyes kept glancing at the pile of Western star players, where it was obviously the big guys, the huge Shaquille O'Neal was talking about something funny, and Kevin Garnett was right next to him. Laughing like a fool. Leon had to find a way to get close to their circle, and he had a way in his head to find something to talk about close to the western circle.

"Long time no see, Fox Leon." Just as Leon was thinking of a way, someone came over to greet Leon, and Leon saw that it was the vice president of the alliance, Adam Silva, who was holding a wine glass. He was dressed in a silver-gray suit, with a bare head, and he still looked like an alien from two years ago. This season after becoming an assistant coach for the Celtics. Leon's work with the Development League's scouting team is over, and the NBDL is officially up and running, with each team building its own scouting system and no longer requiring the scouting team to provide player data.

However, the work done by Leon and his scouting team over the course of more than a year has left a lasting impression on Silva, with a wealth of detailed player statistics, including many overseas players, providing a strong help to build the league team. Of course, Silva also knows that this move has allowed Leon to expand his strength. Leon now has a considerable influence in the national scouting community, and has cultivated a solid exchange of information partners with several teams. For example, Plesty of the Spurs and Van der Veric of the Nuggets.

"It's been a month and nine days since we last met, and you were watching the Knicks and Celtics in New York, and we had a picture in the hallway and I said hello to you. So, it's not like I haven't seen you for a long time. Leon looked at Silva. He said after taking a sip of champagne.

Silva hit a soft nail, but instead of being angry or displeased, he gave Leon a glass and continued: "My memory is really good, I was negligent." How does the work of an assistant coach feel. To be honest, you're a great scout, and if you continue to do that in the scouting position, you're going to be pretty remarkable, maybe the next Marty Blake. ”

Marty Blake is the official draft godfather of the NBA and a legend in the scouting world, and Silva's words seem to be touting Leon, but they also imply that Leon should not follow the path of coaching, but that it is better to be a scout in peace and discover generations of stars for the NBA.

"Maybe Mr. David Stern will be the best lawyer in the country, and the trial of the century may be Mr. Stern sitting in the defense bench." In the face of Silva's covert disparagement, Leon directly pointed the finger at Stern. Stern was a lawyer-turned-lawyer, but he ended up as the NBA president, and this analogy directly left Silva speechless. He didn't expect Leon to be a sharp-toothed guy too, and of course it would be nice if he could only fight with his mouth.

Silva always remembered one of the principles that Stern had told him, that is, "checks and balances", a sports league can accept a single one, but not a one-time university. Michael Jordan has only ruled the league for six years, and now the Bulls are in a state of collapse. Stern doesn't want to deliberately suppress the Celtics, on the contrary, he hopes that the Celtics can regain their prestige and increase the buzz of the league. But he never wants another Auerbach to take over half of the league's resources and compete with the authorities.

Fox Leon is on the league's list of wary targets, and while he's still weak, there are people who want to raise him strong, and Stern wants him to help the Celtics revivenation, but he doesn't want him to grow into an uncontrollable behemoth.

Silva suddenly thought a little far away, when David Stern appeared on the small stage in the hall and began to give a short speech, as a special guest, Philadelphia-born Hollywood star Will Smith also attended, and the atmosphere reached a small climax.

Leon and Silva were chatting on the sidelines, and Silva seemed to be eyeing Leon, not talking to other stars or coaches or bosses, or just going to beep with Leon. Seeing that time was running out, Leon felt the urge to knock Silva to the ground with a punch and step over him.

At this moment, Khamenez appeared and brought a beautiful black girl to Leon's side, she first greeted Silva, and then introduced Leon: "Look Leon, this beautiful girl, her name is Brandy, and she is Kevin Garnett's fiancée. We just talked there for a while, and you know, his brother-in-law is Jimmy Jem! ”

Leon didn't know who Jimmy Jem was - he was a well-known music producer in the United States, and his wife was Brandi's older sister. The important thing is that you can finally ask Silva for chatter! What's more, Khamenez met Kevin Garnett's girlfriend, and although the two weren't really engaged, Holmenez called her his fiancée, which apparently made Brandi happy.

"Come here, Kevin!" Brandi beckoned Garnett over from O'Neal, and finally the four of them could huddle around and chat to strengthen their relationship. Knowing that he was redundant now, Silva smiled and said he was going to the bathroom and left Leon's side.

Garnett looked handsome tonight wearing a long black trench coat with a short brown scarf, his figure was slender and tall, he was a real clothes rack, he was also very happy to see Leon, and gave Leon a big hug, it seemed that he had not forgotten that night in Minnesota.

After the four of them exchanged pleasantries, Leon suddenly said, "Kevin, I have an important suggestion for you, I hope you can think about it." ”

When Garnett heard Leon say this, he also put away his snow-white teeth and nodded to listen carefully. Leon took a sip of the wine in his glass, lowered his voice and said, "I suggest you leave the Timberwolves and play for the Boston Celtics." ”

Garnett almost stared out of her eyes, Brandi smiled and shook her head and looked at Leon with incredible eyes, and Holmenez poked Leon with her elbow and glared at him with a frown, she wanted to say that Leon was drunk, but she didn't finish a glass of wine, how could Leon be drunk with such a drink.

At the All-Star party, it is common for players to recruit each other, coaches and players, especially some stars who have a good personal relationship, of course, this recruitment is often said in the form of jokes, even if the coach wants to recruit a certain star, he will only euphemistically express his appreciation for someone, and secretly send Qiu Bo, like Leon who said "I want you to come" is really unique. And he's talking to Kevin Garnett, the league's biggest superstar with the biggest contract and considered the most loyal to the team, which could well be the number one joke of this year's All-Star Game if anyone else hears it.

"I know it's too direct, but I've always been a straightforward person. I suggest you join Celtic, but not now, but in a little over a year, and at that point I will give you a condition that you can't refuse. Leon didn't give Garnett a chance to express his shock, and he continued with an unchanging face.

"On what terms?" Garnett realized that Leon didn't seem to be joking, he meant it.

“The-champion。 (Champion)" (To be continued.) )