Chapter 240: Willful and Chic
Xiao's angry departure was obviously a shocking indictment for the entire alliance, because as soon as he left, he directly overturned some of the unspoken rules of the alliance on the table. The NBA is now committed to global promotion, and they want to build a harmonious league, not a charlatan. The righteous anger of the eighties and nineties of the last century can no longer continue to wreak havoc in the alliance, because the damage to a business alliance is huge.
Therefore, the league executives, including David Stern himself, all chased after him, hoping to bring Xiao Shi back to the court, and hoped that he would tell a small lie about why he left the game, although even if he used other explanations to prevaricate after the game, it would still not be recognized, but at least give the official a reason to publicize.
Xiao Xiao didn't know that he would be followed by David Stern and a group of league leaders, and he was full of determination when he left. At the same time, he also vowed in his heart that one day he would make these guys who isolated themselves pay a heavy price.
After all, Xiao Xiao didn't think about revealing any dark unspoken rules through the guò boycott, let alone how much attention this method would attract.
He's just not feeling well, he just doesn't want to be on the pitch anymore.
Xiao Shan returned to the locker room, and before he had time to change clothes, David Stern hurriedly walked in with a group of alliance officials, Xiao Shan was a little surprised, and at this time, David Stern had already stepped forward quickly and held Xiao Shao's hand tightly: "Xiao! I know you've been wronged a lot on the pitch, but you can't express your anger in this way! ”
David Stern said bitterly, and although he spoke English, his tone reminded Xiao of his elementary school homeroom teacher. His primary school homeroom teacher also likes to hold Xiao Shao's hand and speak bitterly: "Xiao Shao." You can have a snack! You've beaten people to blood again this time......"
This inexplicable familiarity makes Xiao Dash inexplicably a little intimate.
But this cordiality did not translate into a consensus of opinion on the incident. Xiao tilted his head: "Why can't I express my anger in this way?" What other ways can I vent my anger in this way? Do you want me to keep my anger in my breath? Or sit on the bench and succumb to their obscenity? I'm sorry. I can't do any of that! ”
The chic rhetorical question is straightforward, reasonable, well-founded and responsible.
David Stern was a little speechless, he was brought into the logic of Xiao Sheng, and then he also began to feel that Xiao Xiao seemed to be doing the right thing, and when he was treated unfairly, he should indeed walk away.
But... After thinking about it, I agreed with Xiao Sheng's point of view, so why did I come here again? It's good to see him leave. Or you can give him a compliment in your heart.
So, he hurriedly said bitterly: "Xiao, things have to be looked at in two, we can't use this simple and violent way to solve the problem." Isn't the philosophy of the Chinese valuing harmony? I think there must be some misunderstanding, and I will be able to make sense if I go over and say it myself. ”
David Stern gave Xiao a favor, and he tried in vain to be a peacemaker.
Or rather, he is willing to interfere with the outcome of the game in exchange for a dashing return to the ring.
Once David Stern said hello, as long as he returned to the court, it was definitely the core treatment. No one is going to get along with him.
However, Xiao Wan did not understand the hidden meaning of these words. So he was not at all moved. And in reality, even if he figured it out, he wouldn't go back. For him, what a man says is water that has been spilled, and it is impossible to take it back.
"I know you mean well. But I'm really not going back on the pitch again. Xiao Xiao's tone is gentle, but his attitude is very hard, he just won't go back.
Xiao is so hard, David Stern is really difficult.
In fact, he was also having a headache for Xiao Shi before. It has to be said that Xiao Dash is the most powerful player in the NBA market since Michael Jordan, and he is still a rookie, and he also has a strong topicality, and according to his growth, he is likely to reach a super high height.
Such a player is undoubtedly a great asset to the NBA. In particular, the NBA's internationalization strategy in recent years is equivalent to the golden key to opening the East Asian market. The NBA's market share and influence in East Asia is now growing exponentially, and it is also attracting many women who don't watch basketball much.
It can be said that chic has now become the golden sign and cash cow of the NBA league. Of course, David Stern wanted to carefully cultivate it to make this cash cow grow more vigorously.
However, this guy is really a troublemaker. Even if he doesn't speak, there is always news to find him, one moment it is dating a female star, another time it is splitting legs, another time it is a love triangle, another time it is a fight with ESPN, one moment is traded, and the next time it is with all the star players in the league...... If it was so troublesome to change to other players, the league would have been impatient a long time ago.
But that's chic!! This is a cash cow, this is the player with the highest commercial value!
The alliance is reluctant to be impatient, but it has a headache and doesn't know how to package and sell. Because Xiao Po is too unpredictable, his style of play on the court is cold and sharp, and he will take revenge. In the face of the media, he is humorous and witty. But at the same time, off the field, another troublemaker. In the history of the NBA, there is really no one to find the same template, so there is no way to package it. I don't know if Iverson is going to build him, or I'm going to Hill, or Dennis Rodman? In short, this guy is a guy like no other.
"Xiao, go back. The fans are waiting for you! Xiao Hua, vice president of the alliance, also hurriedly walked over and persuaded him in a low manner.
"Waiting to boo me?" Xiao Shi rolled his eyes, he was very willful now.
Xiao is so capricious, and the top of the alliance can only coax. No way, this is a business alliance, whoever has market appeal is the trump card, and Xiao Shi is now the trump card of the trump card.
Looking at the willful chic, the top leaders of the alliance were anxious one by one.
This thing doesn't seem like much, though. But if it goes through the unbridled media coverage. said that the stars led by James jointly suppressed rookie rookies. The negative impact on the alliance is simply too great. And the impact on LeBron James is also very large. After all, the league and his own agent team have created a very kind and gentlemanly king-type player. And now. Just because Xiao Po provoked him before, and now he is using his position and influence in the All-Star Game to completely isolate a rookie.
What impression will this leave on the fans? Communiqué personal vendetta? Will you be repaid? Split hairs? Or is it narrow-minded?
Anyway, it won't be a good word.
In fact, LeBron James's publicists are also in a hurry, and this matter is too chic. actually left just like that, without saving face for anyone at all.
Xiao Xiao has now been written as a rotten person by the media anyway, and mainstream North American fans don't like him. So, he doesn't care about fame. But the other stars care.
Just when everyone is in a dilemma.
Xiao's mobile phone rang in his bag, he subconsciously walked over and took out the phone, the name on it made Xiao Shao's heart sink, and then respectfully pressed the answer button and put it to his ear: "Hello, Teacher Wooden!" ”
The chic tone is very respectful and humble.
The voice from the other end was a little faint: "Idiot, why haven't you played yet?" I'm waiting to see you face off against Kobe Bryant! You're my pride, you can't lose to Kobe! ”
"Huh? Oh, good! Xiao Sa hurriedly agreed.
"I've been getting worse lately, and the doctor won't allow me to watch TV for a long time. You hurry up and get on the field. I'm afraid to wait a while for the doctor to turn off the TV! ”
"Good, good. No problem. ”
"Also, don't be willful even if you are wronged. You know, you're an All-Star ticket, and the planet has the most fans who expect to see you perform, just like me. ”
"Yes, I know it's wrong!"
"Let's go!"
"Good!"
Xiao Shao answered the phone with a very humble and respectful expression, and then he hung up the phone.
This scene stunned the high-level members of the alliance next to them, they didn't expect that there was still someone in this world who could make Xiao Shi so obedient, even on the other end of the phone, he could make him docile and obedient.
Who is it? It's more effective than the president and vice president of the NBA.
They were curious, and Xiao Shi had already spoken to David Stern: "Mr. President, go and say hello!" I'll be on the field as soon as I go to the bathroom. I hope that no one will interfere with my normal play in the future, because I am afraid that I will lose control of my love again. ”
As soon as Xiao Shi's words came out, everyone was relieved.
David Stern hurriedly reacted: "Okay, I'll go over right away." However, if a reporter asks you after the game, you say that you went back to the dressing room to go to the bathroom, and don't say anything else. All right? ”
"We'll talk about that later!" Xiao Shi left suspense and did not directly agree.
When David Stern heard this, he didn't continue to entangle, and hurriedly took someone out to explain the matter.
David Stern soon came to the bench of the Eastern Army, and then Doug Rivers quickly called a timeout, at which time, David Stern opened his mouth and said emphatically to LeBron James: "Wait for Shaw to return to the court, I don't want to see the All-Star ticket king not receive the ball." I think you know how to do it! If he continues to leave openly, it will be your reputation and that of the Alliance that will suffer the most. Anyway, he can't hurt him, because public opinion can't affect him at all, and his commercial value has surpassed the guidance of public opinion. You're not there yet! ”
David Stern's words were very direct.
With that, he went back to the stands to continue watching.
He's going to condone chic, but he's not going to condone these stars. After all, in his heart, stars are also graded.
After David Stern left, Xiao Shi Shiran walked out of the players' tunnel, and as soon as he came out, the scene was in an uproar at first, and then there was a strong boo.
In this regard, Xiao Shi was completely unimpressed. Anyway, for him, the next step was to play for Mr. John Wooden. These idiots, whatever!
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(To be continued......)