Li Ao called Odom to train together, and asked Odom to teach him and his junior brother to cut into the frame.

Although there are professional trainers, it is also excellent to have one more person as a reference.

Odom taught ...... Very seriously, and can only be said to be serious.

His teaching style is basically the same as Jordan's, if not more excessive.

Li Ao practiced a few groups, and he wanted to tell this thing to get out.

But it was he who called the other party over, so he could only endure it.

He asked curiously, "Lamar, who did you learn your basketball skills from?" ”

"I didn't learn from anyone, I usually watched TV to memorize the movements, practiced in the game, and just played."

“……”

Li Ao turned around and pinched his thigh, and asked more questions!

However, seeing that Odom was really alive, he breathed a sigh of relief, but was also very curious, and asked: "Lamar, did you accept the arrangement of the coaching staff, or did the coaching staff decide not to let you bring the second team?" ”

Odom did not shy away from responding, "I accept it." ”

"Oh? Are you so selfless? This could affect your next contract! ”

"Selfless? The next contract? Ah, no, the big boss chatted with me last night and said that no matter how well I played, when my rookie contract ended, he would give me a long-term contract with the highest salary, and he promised to give me even if I averaged 8 points and 8 boards per game. ”

"Hiss......"

Li Ao and Gerard Wallace gasped at the same time.

Li Ao: "He deserves to be the CEO of Microsoft, he is really rich!" ”

Gerard Wallace: "So envious! ”

Li Ao and Odom: "......"

…

In order to reassure Odom, after the Clippers' afternoon practice, owner Caesar Kanter gave an interview to the Los Angeles Times, announcing that he had reached an early contract extension with Odom with a maximum salary.

He also said that he did not immediately renew his contract now in order to retain the bird rights after Odom's rookie contract expires in the summer of '03 in the hope of free agency.

This can be said publicly, and it is not the same situation as the Timberwolves have signed consecutive short-term contracts with base salaries.

The rookie contract is actually a long-term contract, and contracts of 3 years and above are all long-term contracts, and it is a compliant operation to reach a renewal agreement with the players whose long-term contracts are still being implemented in advance.

Li Ao was worried that Odom didn't know how long he would be entangled this time, the past two games against the Suns and the Bulls were okay, even if Odom performed poorly or even dragged back, they could win, even if the Suns who seized the opportunity to unite the god of basketball, they sacrificed iron-blooded defense, and the opponent was difficult to parry.

But the next 4 opponents are different, some opponents have superstars, some opponents have hatred, and some have superstars and competition......

Unexpectedly, Ballmer came forward to chat for a few words, and this matter was easily solved.

Money power is cattle!

Odom got the maximum salary contract, Li Ao was not surprised at all, originally in time and space, the left demon only won sixty or seventy games in 4 years, and after the rookie contract ended, he still got the offer of a 6-year maximum salary long contract from God Operator.

Odom's problem has been solved, Jordan's playing time has been adjusted, the coaching staff has also been tough, the team's playing structure has been clearly adjusted, the system has been further built, and he feels that the future of the team is clearer.

Next, it's about digging into the current style of play, as well as potential deals...... During the afternoon training, Wally Walker chatted with Li Ao and said that except for the five starters, everyone else may be traded as chips, and he should be mentally prepared.

He is actually a little melancholy about this, but he is no longer a rookie, and his teammates have been traded, poached, and retired...... He knew that this would be the norm in his later career, and after the melancholy, he threw himself into the team's training and did the things he was doing.

After a day of rest, on November 16, the game day between the Clippers and the Raptors arrived.

This game, the attention is very high.

The old and new flyers meet for the first time!

Jordan retired, and Carter immediately entered the NBA.

After spending his rookie season, in the 99-00 season, the sophomore Carter took over the title of 'Flyer', conquered the world by dunking, won the All-Star vote, and completed the best performance in history in the dunk contest, known as the strongest dunk in history, and became the first candidate for 'Jordan's successor' in the eyes of the media and fans after playing a supergiant performance in the playoffs last season.

Kobe Bryant has been called the 'most Jordan-like' player, but the 'Jordan's number one successor' in people's minds at the moment is Carter.

Yesterday, the media was hyping this game as a 'torch handover', which some people supported and some denounced, but no matter what, the game was very hot.

The Clippers players were naturally very excited about the much-anticipated game, and everyone was enthusiastic about the preparation and training in the morning.

Just when the Clippers players were in full swing of preparation, they ushered in an uninvited guest.

Li Ao went up to greet enthusiastically: "Yo, Snake, aren't you going to Phoenix City today to play away?" Could it be that the Lakers cut you because of your feud with the Big Sharks and want to join us? ”

Bryant ignored Li Ao, greeted the other Clippers players who said hi to him, and then walked straight to Jordan.

Originally, the Clippers players did not have a good impression of Kobe, and they learned from their next-door neighbors that Kobe Bryant was difficult, arrogant, and selfish...... But at the beginning of the year, when the Spider-Man family celebrated the New Year, they had a lost contact with Kobe, and found that although this guy was withdrawn and cold, he was extremely polite, although they still felt that they were not easy to get along with, but they were not as avoidable as before.

When we meet later, we will also say hello, and Kobe Bryant will also nod and say good morning (good afternoon).

The ignored Spider-Man was angry and wanted to take out the flute to blow him, but when he saw Kobe walking towards Jordan, he chose to wait and see first.

Without greetings, Kobe Bryant said directly: "Michael, I'm sorry I can't watch your game tonight, don't lose to the new flyer, the first loss of your comeback must be given to you by me!" ”

Without waiting for Jordan to answer, Kobe Bryant turned his head to Li Ao and said: "Jordan's successor, well, even if there is Jordan's successor, that person can only be in Los Angeles!" ”

Li Ao: [_?]

Finally had a chance to speak, Jordan snorted coldly and responded: "You better mind your own affairs, try to get half of my rings as soon as possible, the action is too slow, but there will be no more chance." ”

After Jordan finished speaking, he also looked at Li Ao.

Bryant "snorted" again, did not continue to speak, nodded to Gentry who came to watch, and turned to leave.

Jordan was obviously excited, but Li Ao was not affected at all, he was confused, what is this operation of the exploding head? Enemy? Friendly?

That's when the quest hint came!

“…… Mission: Jordan's successor? Trigger ......"

(End of chapter)