Chapter Fifty-Eight: Michael. Jordan
Charlotte, Carona, Southeastern United States, home to the Hornets, the league's new army. Pen~Fun~Pavilion www.biquge.info Charlotte, known as the 'Green City', is the largest city in North Carolina!
Charlotte, with four distinct seasons, a warm and humid climate, lush trees and green grass, has become one of the most populous places in the United States. The bustling industry and commerce have made Charlotte the most important financial, trade, and transportation center in the southeastern United States.
Charlotte's sport took root and sprouted in this fertile soil! Basketball, Football, Baseball! Speaking of basketball, we have to talk about the giants Duke University and the University of North Carolina in the NCAA, as well as the unstoppable flyer in the basketball world: Michael Anderson. Jordan, and the Hornets under his name!
The Charlotte Hornets, an emerging team that joined the league in 2004, gathered the wishes and ultimately decided to use the Bobcats as the team name.
Jordan, who is considered the greatest player in the history of American professional basketball and even in the history of world basketball, is known as the god who wears the number 23 jersey and is the best player in the NBA. After retiring from the game, the great player successfully transitioned to management and re-engaged in the running of the NBA as a team manager.
In 2010, the team's minority shareholder, Michael Brown. Jordan eventually bought the team for $275 million. In May 2014, Jordan officially announced that the team would be renamed the Hornets! In the new season, the ten-year-old Charlotte Bobcats are finally history!
With the loss of the game, the 76ers players stepped on the bus to the airport and rushed to Charlotte, which is in the southeastern United States, to challenge the team of Kemba. Walker's Hornets!
A Boeing plane with the 76ers logo on it took off from Philadelphia International Airport and left Philadelphia with somewhat tired players.
About two hours later, the limousine, which took the Philadelphia 76ers logo, drove into the parking lot of the Sofitel Hotel.
Robert, who had just entered the hotel room, couldn't wait to dial the number of the service desk, and before the other side could say anything, Robert quickly ordered some food.
"Luo! I really didn't expect you to be in such a hurry! The point is that I'm still in the room, and you're actually going to start serving! Also, you are so bold in the hotel, don't say it, my brother has to obey you! One word: cow! ”
"What?" Looking at Richardson who squirted out, Robert was speechless for a moment, but he still had to explain that it would be good if it was passed out!
"I was just hungry and ordered some food!" Touching his stomach, Robert was a little aggrieved.
"Really?"
"Really!"
About ten minutes later, the doorbell in Robert's room was ringed. "Sir! Your meal is ready for you, what else do you need? ”
The waiter pushes the cart into the room and opens the lid on the plate. Robert, already hungry, gave a tip to the waiter and sent him away.
"You really ordered, huh? It's not fun! I ordered these tasteless nutritious meals! Richardson, who looked at the real food, muttered with some disappointment.
"Would you like some?" Robert, who had stuffed a piece of chicken in his mouth, said vaguely.
"Forget it! Enjoy it yourself! I went to take a shower and fell asleep, and I have to say that I was really tired! ”
Robert lowered his head and continued to eliminate the food on the plate, and after eating, Robert sat down in the chair to rest contentedly, and took a shower and slept after doing some exercise.
The night was silent until dawn, Charlotte did not feel the cold in early winter, the sun was not too hot hanging in the sky, and the slight wind was wandering around the city. A mild sunny day always makes you feel good!
In the office of the Hornets, Jordan, who was sitting in the boss's chair, held a document in his hand and said to the person opposite: "Steve, look at this information!" ”
"Oh? What information? "Hornets' head coach Steve Brown. Clifford picked up the information handed over by Joe, gently opened the cover, and a photo of Robert wearing the No. 25 jersey of the 76ers, smiling and showing his teeth, appeared in front of him.
"Is the owner going to bring him to our team?"
"How about you take a look first?"
"To be honest, I don't think you can determine a player by looking at the data, otherwise this best rookie favorite wouldn't be a draft pick, and it was picked up by the 76ers!"
"So what are you going to do? Dear Boss! ”
"I went to the hotel to meet this rookie who was in the limelight, and said in a Chinese sentence: the friendship of landlords should be fulfilled!" Jordan straightened the collar of his suit, "Also, you can observe it carefully during the game!" ”
Watching Jordan leave the office, "It looks like the boss is interested in him!" ”
In his own Porsche, Michael. Jordan arrived at the Sofitel Hotel.
"What a hard worker! I wonder if I've had the pleasure of inviting you to dinner? Mr. Robert! In the gym, Jordan found Robert, looked at Robert who was actively exercising, and felt a good feeling when he met Jordan for the first time.
"Are you talking to me?" Hearing someone shouting his name, Robert looked up and saw Michael taking off his glasses. Jordan.
"Of course! I wonder if Mr. Robert would like to have lunch with me? ”
"Oh! Mr. Michael! Robert was a little excited, "Of course I do!" It is my pleasure! Mr. Michael, I didn't expect to see you here! God knows, I'm a big fan of yours! I grew up watching you play! ”
"You mean I'm old? Are you old enough to go to the gym? Looking at Robert, who was excited and nervous, Jordan also made a rare joke.
"Well, that's not what I meant! I ............"
"That's it! Don't be nervous, I know, I just played a little joke on you. Let's go! Right in the restaurant of this hotel! Let's go now! ”
"The first time we went out to eat together, I toasted you!" In the dining room, Jordan raised his glass and said to Robert, who was sitting opposite.
"I should respect you!" Robert hurriedly picked up his glass.
"Just drink less, it's okay!" Jordan, who drank it all, saw that Robert was a little hesitant and said with a smile.
"Yes!" Robert took a sip, and the scarlet liquid entered his mouth, spreading the characteristic taste of wine.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the two became acquainted with each other under constant conversation.
"Have you ever thought about trading, or playing in a different environment?"
"I haven't thought about it yet, I'm just thinking about playing well and trying to get a contract next season. To tell you the truth, my contract expires at the end of this season, and I have to prepare for the next step! ”
"Hmm! With your current performance, it's not too much of a problem to get a contract offer next season. Jordan said, squeezing his shoulders.
"Yes, but I want to use this season to make all the managers pay me a little bit more! And now it's my best chance, and I'm going to have to take it! ”
"What if the team would trade you?"
"Then that's the matter of their uniform team, I will follow the team's arrangement!"
Full of wine and food, Jordan got what he wanted, so he said goodbye and left, and under Robert's watch, he drove Jordan's Porsche car and left the Sofil Hotel.
"One day, I'll have my own luxury car!" Looking at the luxury car in the distance, Robert thought secretly.
Outside the Time Warner Center, the huge screen was already showing the exciting goals of the two teams in the meeting, as well as the offensive highlights of the two teams' recent matches.
Passionate dunks, accurate shots, and cold-blooded three-pointers from beyond the three-point line. A huge fluorescent screen illuminates the square in front of the arena to warm up for the upcoming match.
Passers-by, all sideways! Seeing the home team's players dunking passionately, some couldn't help but shout hello.
The black night completely enveloped Charlotte, and the ticket-holding fans who had arrived entered the hall in an orderly manner, sat in their seats, and chatted in twos and threes.
Under the enthusiastic introduction of the live DJ, accompanied by the cheers and boos of the fans, the players of the two teams came to the field to warm up and adapt. On clocks, the hour hand points to nine and the minute hand points to twelve. In the 2014-2015 NBA regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers played against the Charlotte Hornets officially began.