21, once a golden partner
Wu Di got his salary again, and it was still the same amount as last month. He felt that he was rich again all of a sudden, that he no longer had to worry about the bills that gave him a headache, and that he could go to the city's Chinatown in style.
Shopping is a thing that costs money, but it's also something that can make people famous. Wu Di's Chinese identity allowed him to enjoy this street very much, and when he stepped on this street again, he was surprised that many compatriots were excited to invite him to take a photo with him, which of course he was very happy to do, and the result was a busy work, which also caused a direct increase in photos about Wu Di on Twitter that day. In fact, what he didn't expect was that his fame in the city, many people now know him, and they know that he is playing for the Wizards and is an NBA rookie. When he first came here, Wu Di didn't get the slightest eyeball, but this time, there has obviously been a big change, and he has become Wu Di who everyone loves to see flowers and flowers. It's all because he won the November Rookie of the Month award, which directly proved his ability, and for that, many people accepted him, but it only surprised him that his popularity here can be so high.
Obviously, Wu Di thinks it's very good to be a professional player, especially here in the NBA, where he is surrounded by a group of young people who are honing their bodies through training and games, and can also get that mouth-watering high salary. With money, young people naturally enjoy it, and Wu Di is no exception, after he gets his salary, he will treat himself first, and then think about doing other things.
He was not a miser, nor did he have the potential of a miser, nor did he have any specific life plan, even if he had thought about saving a sum of money for the future, but that thought was only for a moment, and he felt embarrassed again after only a week of his salary this month. So, the same thought as last month came back to him: he had to work harder and get more salaries to get out of this lack of funds.
Wu Di needs money, which he admits openly, and he also said this when asked by his teammates. But the salaries of the guys in this team are not very high, and the highest is 600w annual salary. This makes Wu Di's heart a little more balanced, at least he doesn't have to deal with a teammate who can earn tens of millions of dollars a year every day, which will make him very unhappy and will only increase his pressure.
Some time ago, several agents contacted him and wanted to take care of his career, but he refused. You must know that he just left college and became a professional footballer, and it was when he needed money, and now there was a guy who wanted to come to him for a piece of the pie, and Wu Di refused without even thinking about it. Although this is somewhat out of line with the market norms of professional players, at least no one requires him to have an agent now, so Wu Di is not in a hurry, he is waiting for the right opportunity.
Not having an agent can make him more money, which means that he needs that green dollar very much now. However, when such an opportunity came, it was rejected by him. Just into December, a local Washington company wanted him to endorse, but he refused because he didn't have the energy and the pay wasn't so good. And yesterday, a sneaker contract was placed in front of him, 3 years 500w, but he still refused after thinking about it, he only played more than a dozen games, for these things, Wu Di thinks he can't be in a hurry, he must calm down. In his outlook on life, he often insists that only those who are the last can obtain greater benefits.
Although Wu Di once doubted whether he was a little above the top, he chose to wait and see, 500w US dollars is indeed tempting, but he just felt that the time to accept it now was not good.
After spending money on the day and dealing with some trivial matters, Wu Di had a good few days, and in these few days, his performance on the field can only be said to be average, and the refreshment of squandering money makes it difficult for him to sometimes have the experience to play, and it is difficult to concentrate all his attention in the game. But when a plane landed at the airport in Washington, the atmosphere in the city was obviously warm, and Wu Di also knew the reason, and quickly took his heart back.
The Portland Trail Blazers, in this season, are definitely a powerhouse in the West, the team's star is Scott Pippen, although Pippen is already a nearly 38-year-old veteran, but his ability is still there, as the second leader of the Bulls' six championships, Pippen has a high status in the league, and many people think that his ability is not intuitively reflected in the data.
Wu Di has been paying attention to the NBA in the past few years since he came to the United States, and he can't help but feel a little emotional about the situation of Jordan and Pippen in recent years. But in '98, Jordan retired, and Pippen didn't stick to the Bulls, and he chose to go to other teams to continue chasing championships. It's actually a secret rivalry between brothers, and Pippen wants to get a ring that belongs only to him, which is one of the reasons why he is still active in the league.
Even though Pippen proved his ability to lead the team and his personal strength during Jordan's first retirement, it seems that fans always see him as a second-in-command with the divine light of basketball.
"Leaving Michael, Scott means moving away from the championship."
"Without Michael, Scott will lose his scenery."
"Without Michael, Scott will be nothing."
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These remarks can definitely reach Pippen's ears, put himself in Pippen's shoes, Wu Di feels that Pippen has not yet received a fair status, and Pippen is underestimated. Thinking about it, Wu Di feels that if he is replaced, he will definitely continue to play and prove himself with a championship, and judging from the current situation, this year's Trail Blazers seem to have a lot of opportunities.
The meeting between Jordan and Pippen made the fans very excited, and their gesture of sympathy made everyone's hearts feel a burst of indignation, both of them are old, and the era of red 23 and 33 has passed.
However, they all still have dreams, so they still don't want to leave.
Such a veteran really deserves respect.
Wu Di sighed in his heart, this scene caused him to ponder, human life seems to be really short.
In Jordan's other home stadium, the MIC center, under countless magnesium lights, Pippen and Jordan hugged each other with a smile on their faces, and in an instant, applause erupted, everyone gave crazy applause, and even some fans had tears in their eyes.
Clapping his palms hard, Wu Di couldn't help but think in his heart: Will his future be as wonderful as theirs?
"Batman and the Flyer reunite after a long absence, who of the two will have the most laugh?"
"MJ23 and SP33, former teammates turned today's opponents, who of the two can win another championship in the limited time of their careers?"
"The first meeting between the twin partners, what kind of sparks will be created in the arena today?"
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News like this has appeared all over the United States, and the Trail Blazers' away game against the Wizards has attracted all the attention of the United States, and the fans who came to watch the game have filled the stadium, and the shouts and shouts have been as hot as boiling water.
Wu Di is still sitting on the sidelines, and he is used to being a substitute.
"It's not hard to see that Michael's desire to win this game is too strong, and so is Scott, who has been preparing for this game for a long time." Oakley looked serious, he knew Jordan's character, and it seemed that something was going to happen today.
Wu Di heard this, and smiled on his face, these two people used to be a team, and they won six championships together, but now they have become opponents, and every fight between the two will mean a lot. If Jordan wins, the media will definitely say that Jordan's ability to lead the team is above Pippen, and Pippen is only suitable as a second-in-command, and has no ability to lead at all. And if Pippen wins, the media will even more hype, touting Pippen's victory over Jordan, saying that Pippen's ability was underestimated, that Pippen was overshadowed by Jordan's light, and that he deserved a higher historical status...... So, no matter what, the beneficiary will be Pippen. Well, it is very important for the Wizards to win at home, and victory is the only outcome Jordan can accept.
However, the game didn't develop as expected, and the Trail Blazers' defense caused the Wizards a lot of problems, and their nimble transition defense completely cut off the Wizards' passes, and most of the ball ended in singles. Obviously, the balance of victory and defeat has shifted in favor of the Trailblazers.
In terms of personal ability, Wu Di feels that Pippen is far inferior to Jordan, but on the court, Pippen's style of play can integrate the teammates around him very well, and he can lead the Trail Blazers to play team basketball. In addition, the Wizards can't rotate the offense now, so it's reasonable to fall behind.
Oakley spoke at a crucial time in the game, with the Wizards trailing 29-46, and the 17-point gap made Jordan look a little restless on the court, and he began to attack with the ball a little paranoidly.
As a result, a long-awaited scene that everyone is happy to see appears, Jordan singles his once good partner Pippen, a great attacker against a great defender, and His Royal Highness the Flyer faces the old Batman.
The duel quickly came to an end in a burst of regret, as Jordan's back-to-back jumper was missed, and the Trail Blazers got the rebound and completed a quick offense in the blink of an eye.
The whistle blew at the timeout, the surrounding fans were unhappy, and there were bursts of boos in MIC's huge arena.
"Scott is too familiar with Michael, and this offense is demoralizing." Wu Di frowned, he was a little dissatisfied with the reaction of the fans, such a fan has the quality of a champion team fan?
Wu Di felt no.
And, importantly, he especially didn't like to hear such voices.