Chapter 296: No One Steals My Cake Again
"Meng, I'm really sorry to disturb you so late, I originally planned to come back tomorrow, but Reggie really can't wait, so as soon as we get off the plane, we will rush to your house immediately." After Larry Bird entered the house, he looked at the watch on his arm, and immediately expressed his apologies to Meng Xu, after all, it was not early, if it was those with normal and regular schedules, it was estimated that they would have gone to sleep by now.
"Larry, you're so polite, Meng won't mind, right, Meng." As soon as Larry Bird finished speaking, Reggie Miller, who was standing next to Meng Xu, resisted Meng Xu with his shoulder, there are not many Reggie Millers in this league that can be looked at, and Meng Xu is one of them, although every time the Spurs and the Pacers meet, the two have to fight, but this does not affect the private relationship between the two, and Reggie Miller also hopes that Meng Xu can go to Indiana more than once.
"It's alright, Larry, I'm used to going to bed late, and I can't sleep even if there's nothing going on right now." Looking at Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, Meng Xu was also a little embarrassed, today's Larry Bird is really a little polite and overdone, this is very different from his usual style, not at all like the Larry Bird who is uncomfortable if he doesn't pretend to be forced for a day.
"Well, I won't say more about the superfluous." Larry Bird, who was already sitting on the couch, moved slightly: "Let's get straight to the point, Reggie and I, we both want you to come to Indiana." After Larry Bird finished speaking, he looked directly at Meng Xu, and Reggie Miller on the side also stared at Meng Xu straight, both of them looking forward to Meng Xu's answer.
In Meng Xu's view, the Pacers are actually a good choice, especially the current head coach of the Pacers, that is, Larry Bird in front of him, whether in the system or in reality, Meng Xu has a very good impression of him, and the current leader of the Pacers, Reggie Miller, Meng Xu has a good relationship with him in private, and Reggie Miller is also 36 years old this year, Reggie Miller, who is already at the end of his career, if he goes to the Pacers, Then Reggie Miller will certainly naturally hand over the leadership of the team.
Looking at Meng Xu, who was still thinking about it, Larry Bird on the side showed a smile, since Meng Xu did not clearly refuse, it means that Meng Xu is a little tempted, and his trip is not in vain, although he has contacted Meng Xu's agent this morning, and told her about his plan, but in order to impress Meng Xu, Larry Bird decided to tell Meng Xu about his plan again: "Meng, in this alliance, no one will know your value better than me, No one knows better than me how to use you to bring out your best energy and value. So you don't have to worry about your status, as long as you join the Pacers, you're going to be the only tactical core of the team, even if it's Reggie, you're going to play around you, otherwise I'm going to send him away right away. ”
"Meng, as long as you are willing to come to the walkers, I will assist you with peace of mind." When Larry Bird said that he would send Reggie Miller away, Reggie Miller on the side immediately smiled, and at the same time nodded at Meng Xu, confirming Larry Bird's statement to Meng Xu.
In fact, hearing these words of Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, Meng Xu wondered if he had heard it wrong, who was Reggie Miller, this is a guy who can't even look down on Jordan, and now he is willing to assist himself and give himself a hand, why does it sound so unreal.
"As for the team's planning, you don't need to worry about it either, we Indiana, from the players to the management, have enough hunger for glory, so far, Indiana has not won a championship, especially Reggie, he dreams of lifting the O'Brien Cup himself, so our desire for the championship is stronger than any team, and again, this is your chance to make history, after all, whether it is the Celtics or the Knicks, they have won many championships in their history. No amount of championships you win there is the icing on the cake. ”
"As for salary, you'll get as much as the league's cap salary. At the same time, in terms of team investment, although we are not as good as New York and Los Angeles, but the salary cap and luxury tax will not stop us either, before I came, the team's owner Herbert asked me to tell you that as long as you join Indiana, then he will pay $20 million every season to pay the luxury tax. ”
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Listening to Larry Bird gushing about his plan for the team after joining, Meng Xu is really tempted now, the owner of the Pacers, Herbert Simon, although not the richest of all the owners in the NBA, but definitely one of the most generous, in recent seasons, the Pacers' salary space has always ranked in the top 5 in the league, although it is not as good as the Trail Blazers, Knicks, Lakers, and other local tyrant teams, but it is far more than the next 20 teams, and more than the Spurs, it has also surpassed several Wallaces. At the same time, after Larry Bird promised his position with the Pacers, and in his contract, he would have the right to recommend and veto trades for the Pacers, so if you don't consider Nike's attitude and financial interests, then the Pacers are undoubtedly a very suitable choice.
It's fair to say that the Pacers can now give themselves an absolute position in the team for everything they need, and at the same time have the right to speak in the team, participate in the team's decision-making, make trade proposals to management, and veto some of the deals they don't want to make, and have a first-class manager and head coach like Larry Bird on the team, so it all looks so perfect.
"Larry, I'm very impressed by your conditions, but I still want you to give me a day to think about it." Although Meng Xu was already very moved, Meng Xu couldn't agree now, because he still had to discuss it with He Hui again, after all, He Hui had to be calmer than himself at any time, and he would consider the problem from a more comprehensive perspective.
"Okay, we'll stay in San Antonio and wait for your reply." After Larry Bird finished speaking, his ass left the couch: "Okay, you can rest early, too." ”
"Larry, if I decide to go to Indiana, I want to sign and trade." Just after Meng Xu sent Larry Bird and Reggie Miller out the door, Meng Xu said another word to Larry Bird. Although he is now a free agent, Meng Xu still hopes to leave something for the Spurs, which are already riddled with holes, before he leaves.
"Absolutely." After hearing Meng Xu's words, Larry Bird immediately showed a happy expression, in Larry Bird's opinion, Meng Xu can say such a thing, then it means that Meng Xu has a high probability of choosing to join the Pacers.
"Xiao Xu, it's decided?" After sending away Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, He Hui walked to Meng Xu's side with a glass of water, in the whole conversation between Larry Bird and Meng Xu just now, He Hui was present, but He Hui never said a word, because He Hui knew that this kind of decision could only be made by Meng Xu, and he would not, nor could he directly interfere with the decision made by Meng Xu, and what he could do was to support the decision made by Meng Xu.
Although Indiana is not as good as New York, it is also a large city with a population of nearly one million after all, and the population of the entire Indiana state has reached 6.5 million, and at the same time, there is no other professional league in Indiana that can pose a threat to the Pacers, so Meng Xu's choice, He Hui feels that it is also barely acceptable, but I don't know how Nike should explain and operate, after all, in order to allow Meng Xu to join the Knicks, Nike has been operating since last year, is not only in private contact with the boss of the Nix, Nike also spent money to buy a number of local media in New York, and constantly built momentum for Meng Xu, if Meng Xu does not go to the Nix, then it means that Nike's previous operations are all in vain
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"It's a senior." Just when Meng Xu and He Hui were still discussing, the phone in the apartment rang, originally He Hui thought that the management of which team was looking for him, but when He Hui picked up the phone, he found out that it was Duncan, and this call was from Duncan's hometown, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the day after the game with the Lakers, Duncan returned directly to his hometown of the U.S. Virgin Islands, while visiting relatives, he also took a break by the way, so the Spurs went up and down, Duncan must have been the last person to know that Meng Xu was leaving.
"Hi Tim." After hesitating for a few seconds, Meng Xu still took the phone.
"It's decided?" Different from Meng Xu's imagination, Duncan did not scold himself with his head and face, but asked very calmly.
"Hmm." Meng Xu responded and didn't say anything, it's not that Meng Xu didn't want to say it, it's really that Meng Xu really doesn't know what to say now, maybe Duncan must think that he betrayed him, betrayed head coach Popovich, and betrayed the San Antonio Spurs.
After Meng Xu hummed, Duncan's side did not continue to make sounds, so the two of them each held the microphone, listening to each other's breathing and panting, and remained silent.
"After that, no one will steal my carrot cake again." I don't know how long it was silent, but after Duncan said such a thing again, he hung up the phone directly.
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