After sending Ji Ming away, Jin Feng put a certain amount of Chinese herbs in the bath according to the method explained by Wang Zhiwen, and then jumped into the bath comfortably and started his medicinal bath plan.........

And at the same time, at the home of Spurs general manager Rc Buford in San Antonio, Buford, who had finished a day's work, picked up the phone and dialed Popovich's mobile phone!

"Hi Greg, I just got a few bottles of good wine here today, how about it, would you be interested in coming over for a few drinks?"

"See you in half an hour"

Half an hour later, Popovich, dressed in casual clothes, showed up at the Buford house. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

"Where's the wine? Hope don't let me down, you know, I have a special affection for wine, especially fine wine."

"Haha, old fellow, when will you get rid of this stinky problem..."

After a few glasses of wine, Popovich's face flushed! It looks like he's already a little drunk.

"Alright, old bastard, I'm looking for you today, on the one hand, to share the wine, and on the other hand, there are more important things to discuss with you" Buford immediately snatched the wine glass from Popovich's hand, he was afraid that if he didn't stop it, the old guy would soon get drunk.

"Haha, old man, you just say something, it doesn't hinder" Popovich said with a squinting eye and a drooping head.

"That's right, about China Jin, boss Holt hopes you can arrange more playing time"

"Damn, bastard, is there a mistake? For so many years, I have always had the final say on the timing of players, but Holt has never intervened, so why did he intervene this time? ”

Popovich, who had been a little sluggish before, immediately jumped up after listening to what Buford said, and his emotions became extremely excited.

"Greg, you have to stay calm, the boss doesn't mean to meddle in the team, he just wants you to give China Jin a little more playing time, which will not affect the overall situation of the team"

"RC, you are the general manager of the team, you also signed China Jin personally, about China Jin, we have had an agreement before, you should understand the importance of China Jin to the future of Spurs, to tell the truth, I have great hopes for this child, I hope this child is on the right track step by step to grow into a superstar, just like the retired Tim, the soon-to-be-retired Tony, Manu, like the Kowai who has grown into a superstar, so, I hope you understand what I mean"

The more Popovich spoke, the more excited he became, and if he looked closely, the old man, who was about to turn 70 years old, had a little hazy in the corners of his eyes.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little silent.

"Old man, I understand your struggle, but, in all fairness, the boss has always been nice to us, Greg, think about it from another angle, what was the purpose of the boss buying this team in the first place?" Buford patted Popovich on the shoulder and said calmly.

"RC, you must know the inside story, you have to tell me why the boss did this all of a sudden, you know, when I raised Tim, Tony, Manu, and Kowai, he never interfered"

"Okay, old man, let me tell you the truth, there are some problems with the boss's capital chain, and about Jin, you should understand that he is from China, there is a big market behind him, and the boss is currently negotiating with a Chinese consortium the possibility of buying shares, Jin is one of the negotiation capitals that the boss can rely on, so, you should understand what I mean."

"Commercial interests?"

"That's right, it's a commercial interest, old man, look at the jersey sales of all the Spurs players since the start of the new season, China's Jin Gao is the first, and he's just a substitute, so, do you understand the boss's reason for doing this?" Buford took a folder of Spurs jersey sales from the start of the new season to the present.

"So what? RC, don't show me this, you should understand that when China Jin grows up, it will bring far more benefits to the team than this."

"Greg, the NBA is a business league, what will happen every day, it is almost difficult to determine, not to mention that in the future, you can't guarantee that China Jin will stay in San Antonio forever, from the boss's point of view, he will not gamble on an illusory future, he is a businessman, he has his own calculations"

Popovich raised his hand, but finally let it go, it was clear that he knew that Buford was telling the truth.

From the point of view of owner Holt, he bought the San Antonio Spurs in the first place to make a profit, and if it had been before, when his financial chain was not in trouble, perhaps, he would have put Popovich in charge of the team's affairs.

But now, when the moment of his own insecurity comes, let alone "sacrificing Jin Feng's future", once it is urgent, it is not impossible to sell the team.

"RC, I can listen to the boss, I can listen to you, but, you know, this will ruin the future of a young man, this will ruin a future superstar, or is that the phrase, China Jin needs to be on the right track" Popovich spread his hands.

"Greg, you know? This is a similar scene, Tim in 2002, do you remember? He almost went to the Orlando Magic, George Hill in 2011, and honestly, I know you've always liked that kid, but, Kewie, didn't let us down, so, man, sometimes, don't we think about it from a different perspective."

"Like you said, China Jin is a good seedling, but, I mean, this kid doesn't have to follow the model of Tim and Tony's rise, this kid is different, he will bring us different surprises, why don't we try it? Or rather, Greg, I gotta tell you, sometimes, you're really stubborn."

After Buford finished speaking, he looked at Popovich motionlessly.

"Goo Dong Goo Dong"

Popovich casually picked up the glass and drank it in one gulp.

"RC, please tell the boss, I will be considerate of his difficulties, after all, it has been more than 20 years, I Greg know gratitude, if there is a problem with his capital chain, I can help him a little, after all, for so many years, I have made a lot of money from him, but, at the same time, you have to tell him, please believe in the future of China Jin, please believe me, in the near future, he Holt will never regret it..."

With that, Popovich turned around and wanted to leave.

"Greg, I feel honored to be able to partner with you, I will bring your words, and please believe that I am as optimistic as you are about China Jin, think about the scene when I saw this child for the first time half a year ago, it is really unforgettable..."

"Good night, man"

Looking at the back of Popovich leaving, who could have noticed that the corners of RC Buford's eyes were equally hazy.

"Greg, I know that all your hard work has been poured into the San Antonio Spurs, and I also know what you want to leave for San Antonio as you leave office, don't worry, I'll do my best."

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Note: To be honest, writing this chapter, the author Jun poured a lot of team feelings, all for the sake of a better later text, and at the same time, the author Jun once again wants to reiterate that competitive sports novels are not just cold machines, just like the NBA is indeed a business league, but who can deny that there is truth running through it?