In the fourth game of the series, Kobe Bryant scored 46 points and pulled one back for the Lakers.

But back in Houston, with Yao Mai's 70-point performance, the Rockets still defeated the Lakers 116-111 and eliminated the opponent 4-1 to reach the finals.

Kobe Bryant averaged 40.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in the entire series, shooting 51% from the field, and no one could stop him.

But the Lakers have averaged their performances other than him, Odom, Bynum and Pau Gasol.

Just like Tang Tian thought before, the Lakers, who were accustomed to "", were like swimming on the shore, and when the tide receded, they knew who was paddling.

The series ended sooner than expected, which meant the Rockets would have more time to recuperate and prepare for the final Finals.

Tang Tian was in a very good mood.

The first dynasty after the crossing, just like the first time, although there have been many illusions, but when it comes to the end, it is still a little nervous and exciting.

After the race that day, he went to the underground garage to drive, and before he could unlock it, he saw a person get out of the Rolls Royce next door and greet him with a smile.

"Coach Don."

He had the impression that this man was Warriors president Rick Wiltz, an old man in his 50s.

The NBA's management is complex, with the CFO, president, vice president, general manager, and a range of department heads below the boss.

The president is second only to the boss and the chief financial officer, because the boss and the chief financial officer generally do not touch daily affairs, so the president is basically equivalent to the power of the team.

"Do you have time to talk?" Wiltz knew that Tang Tian knew him, so he didn't introduce himself, and said directly with a smile.

Tang Tian and Wilz were not familiar with each other, and this sudden meeting was also unexpected by him.

"I'll have something to do when I go back." He followed.

"Just a few minutes." Wilz's posture was lowered.

Tang Tian hesitated and nodded.

This Wiltz is the president of the first team, and it is estimated that he has been waiting in the garage for a long time, and he will not give it for a few minutes, which is a bit unreasonable.

He followed Wirz into his Rolls-Royce, and after the door closed, the driver drove straight out.

"This is an 1874 Jefferson wine, and it's an absolute treasure." From behind him, Wiltz pulled out a sturdy, cold old bottle of red wine.

Jefferson wine is produced by Yigan Winery, this bottle of wine Tang Tian has heard before, it was worth 80,000 US dollars when it was auctioned in the 19th century, and now it is even more priceless.

"Wait." Tang Tian stopped Wirtz from opening the red wine.

The so-called futility is not lost, and Wirtz, the president, waits for himself, and still prescribes such a precious red wine, which must have a plan.

With Popovich's previous experience, he can more or less guess.

"Mr. Wiltz is looking for me, it's not just for a drink, is it?" Tang Tian continued.

"Yes and no, but it's okay to drink this wine." Wilz opened the bottle anyway, and soon the car was filled with the smell of wine.

This 100-year-old red wine is really not covered.

Wirtz poured two small cups, one was placed on the table in the car in front of him, and one was handed to Tang Tian: "Taste it." ”

Tang Tian shook it, picked it up and sniffed it.

The rich fragrance makes people a little intoxicated.

I took a small sip, and there was a faint sour and astringent taste.

Maybe it's because it's been left for too long, but the taste may not be as good as Popovich's previous bottle of '90.

But soon, he felt that his whole body was a little soft, as if he was a little drunk, indescribably comfortable.

"It's a good wine, indeed." Tang Tian smiled and put down his wine glass.

Wiltz also took a sip and continued: "Coach, what do you think of the city of Auckland?" ”

"Great scenery, easy access and a nice bay bridge." Tang Tian thought about it and said, there are many games with the Warriors, these are his most superficial memories.

"Yes, Oakland is the best city to live in California, and I heard that you have a record company in Los Angeles, so if you live in Oakland, it will be a lot more convenient." Wiltz continued.

"Yes." Tang Tian nodded.

"Oakland is actually home to the largest number of Chinese people in the United States, and I've been to Chinatown there many times, and it's really lively, and every time I go, I think I'm in China." Wiltz said with a smile.

Tang Tian smiled after hearing this, it was really at the president level, and he spoke so gradually.

"I wonder what the coach thinks about being a city hero?" Wiltz suddenly changed his mind and asked about something unrelated.

"City Hero?" Tang Tian didn't understand what Wirtz said.

"The Warriors have had a great past, with three championships, and Chamberlain scored 100 points here, but those are all from the last century, and isn't it ironic that a city with the craziest fans is now mired in the mud and has no future in sight?"

"If there is a guy who can step up and lead the team back to glory, he will definitely be a hero of the city, people will make statues of him, and the children will sing his praises."

"And Pete and Joe, in order to rebuild their glory, will not be stingy, so coach, are you interested in coaching the Warriors next season?" Wierz concluded.

After a big circle, I finally got to the point.

"Mr. Wiltz, I think it's a bit early to talk about this, right? I'm still the head coach of the Rockets. Tang Tian continued.

What Vierz said was good, but as he said, the timing was not right.

"It's not early, it's not early, when it's really the offseason, if you want to find a coach again, I'm afraid you'll have to wait in line."

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then laughed, this Wiltz is quite interesting to speak.

"I've drunk Mr. Fields' wine, it tastes very good, and I listened to your proposal, and it sounds very good, but my focus now is on the next finals."

When Wiltz heard this, he immediately laughed and nodded his head again and again.

They are all smart people, and he won't be able to hear the extraneous sound of Tang Tian's words.

With the Warriors as one of the targets, the bottle of wine he opened today was worth the money.

The two chatted for a while, and after the driver drove the car back to the garage below, and after putting Tang Tian down, Wiltz then drove away.

Watching the car disappear from view, Tang Tian couldn't help but shake his head.

As the end of the season draws closer, more and more people are coming to him.

It seems that he has a headache this summer.

He shook his head, opened the car door and went inside, and just closed the door, he turned his head and was startled.

There is a sexy big beauty sitting in the co-pilot.

Isn't it "Black Widow" Scarlett Johansson!