In a top-level conference room in a building somewhere in Chicago, Bosh is meeting with a man.

Although he didn't know exactly how the other party knew exactly when he came to Chicago and "kidnapped" him here at the airport, because of the other party's identity, he still decided to turn off his phone and sit down with the other party for a chat.

Because the other party is the "God Operator" Pat Riley.

There are many [godfather] level figures in the NBA, and Riley is definitely one of them, as soon as he debuted as a coach, he led the Lakers to play the "" era and led the team to the top four times.

After that, he went to New York to create the "New York Gang", fought with Jordan every year, and led the Knicks back to the Finals four years later, but unfortunately lost to Olajuwon's Rockets 3-4 in the end.

Then he went to the Heat, but unfortunately because of Jordan, he could only be a stepping stone again and again, and it was not until 2006 that he won his fifth championship.

In Riley's own words: "I don't lose to Phil Jackson because I didn't get the chance to coach Jordan." ”

His self-confidence can be seen from this sentence, and just like Russell said on crutches that he could beat the five centers, no one thinks he is pretending to be forced.

In the face of a figure of this level, Bosh will sell face even if he does not necessarily go to the Heat.

It's just that Riley's opening operation directly stunned him.

I saw this godfather-level figure, first digging out a little swan plush blanket from his bag and spreading it on the conference table in front of him, and then he took out a championship ring from his pocket.

The silver-white ring, and the Heat logo on the ring, was the 2006 Heat championship ring.

Just when Bosh couldn't understand what was going on, Riley smiled and said, "Take it, take it, and give it back to me until you get your next championship ring." ”

Bosh then understood.

Although he could somewhat guess what Riley was looking for him, after all, the Heat's first-round exit last season was not a successful season, but Riley's approach was really something he didn't expect.

Truth be told, he was blown away.

Seeing that Bosh didn't move, Riley didn't worry, but let the ring be placed there, and then said something that shocked Bosh again: "I'm going to form the Big Three, you, Dwayne, and a third person, you are the second one I find." ”

He plus Wade, plus the original people of the Heat, and some additional players, is definitely enough to compete for the championship, and it is the kind at the forefront.

In fact, in the history before Xu Yong's rebirth, before James' decision, the Heat team led by Wade and Bosh was already the second team in the league after the Lakers in championship odds.

But now, Riley actually said that he wants to form the Big Three!

He and Wade are both at their peak age, which is not comparable to the old Big Three like Boston.

Even, he could vaguely guess who the third person was, although he felt that with that person's character, he would not join someone else's team and be willing to be a deputy.

Or is it just a Riley trick?

In addition to playing, Bosh is still a science and engineering man, and he is not so easy to be coaxed.

"I'll find LeBron tomorrow, not unprepared, of course, we've made a certain agreement." Riley is a kind of person, some of them are "god operators", and if they are ugly, they are old foxes, and he naturally knows the truth of talking about people when he sees people, and talking nonsense when he sees ghosts, and highlights the right medicine.

Sure enough, upon hearing Riley say such things, Bosh believed it.

Although he was shocked, he couldn't help but have some expectations.

All three of them, although they have different status in the league, were all outright losers last season, just like the Celtics trio before them.

And they're still young, and together they can do a lot more than the Celtics.

"And if you go to the Bulls, you're going to play for Rose and Xu Yong, and maybe even the team's fourth choice, but in Miami, you're going to be in the same position as the other two, and Miami will have three cores." Riley continued.

Bosh was obviously moved, although he could hear whether Riley's words were true or false, but one thing was right, he played with Wade James, who was also in the 03 class, and he must have played for the two young men in the past.

Riley saw that Bosh was moved, smiled and gestured to the championship ring on the table.

Bosh hesitated for a moment, then got up and picked up the ring.

……

An hour later, Bosh met with Foreman at the Joint Center.

Foreman showed full sincerity and outlined the team's plan, Bosh would be the interior core of the Bulls, and as the oldest player, he would also become the captain of the Bulls.

At the same time, Wade was also invited by Riley to the office where Bosh had stayed, along with Wade's agent Thomas.

"We're going to form the Big Three next season." Riley gets straight to the point.

Wade was blindsided, originally just planned to come to Chicago to meet with the Bulls, and then buy a house by the way, he first received a call from James, asking if he still remembered the All-Star Game meeting to play together, and now he was told by Riley to form a Big Three.

His mind was a little spinning.

Of course, what he could guess was that one of the Big Three that Riley was talking about was James.

If not, James didn't have to call him.

That said, it is very likely that James and Riley have already hooked up, and the word may not be very good, it is an exchange.

But no matter what words you use, this kind of feeling that the president of the old club is the first to contact the core of other teams to form a team...... It's very uncomfortable.

"So which three people?" Wade pretended not to know, of course, and asked.

"You, LeBron, and Chris Bosh."

"Chris has already agreed to come to Miami." After that, Riley added.

Wade looked at Riley in surprise, he really didn't expect Riley to move so fast.

That is, both James and Bosh have already promised Riley and are waiting for him?

"I'm going to think about it." But Wade wasn't intimidated by this stance.

He is different from James and Bosh in two ways.

First, he has played for so many years with the Heat and knows Riley well enough.

That is, just now, he captured a detail, James only talked to him on the phone before about the possibility of playing together, and did not say that he must go to the Heat, which is different from what Riley said;

Second, he already has a championship, and he's not so eager for what he's had.

Especially the Big Three that Riley talked about, it really got together, and he felt that it was the most difficult road.

Winning is a good thing, but this kind of lineup is a matter of course.

It's hard to imagine if you lose.

Riley wasn't in a hurry, just nodded in agreement.

He and Wade have a disagreement, otherwise Wade would not have the idea of playing for the Bulls.

But there's still room for manoeuvre.

……

After leaving the building, Wade learned that Bosh was also in Chicago and called the other party, where Bosh had finished meeting with the Bulls, and the two met at a café.

"LeBron didn't say he was going to the Heat." Once he sat down, Wade got straight to the point.

Unlike others think, Wade and Bosh are privately connected, and they have a good relationship.

Bosh nodded, although he was suppressed by Riley, but as a science man, he looked back on it afterwards, and also realized that Riley said that he would go to James later, so Riley was empty-glove white wolf.

"But I want to work with you." Wade continued.

No one is stupid, although he has a good relationship with James, but it is precisely because he is good, so he knows that he and James have a conflict in their playing style.

But unlike Bosh, Bosh can play both inside and without the ball, and the two have a high degree of cooperation.

And if it's just the two of them, it's a normal team, and no one will feel that they have to win the championship when they team up, and there won't be so much pressure to lose or win.

"Me too." Bosh nodded as well.

To be honest, it doesn't matter to him whether James is or not, he and James have not been in contact before, he will promise Riley, and the main reason is also because Riley said that Wade will stay with the Heat.

"So what's the plan?" Bosh then asked.

"Chicago, let's go together." Wade said directly.

"Then they still need to make a deal." Bosh said as he touched his chin.

After communicating with Foreman before, he already has a clear understanding of the Bulls' lineup.

While the Bulls can theoretically cram two cap salaries, it's only the lowest starting salary of 25% of the salary cap, and you can't get everyone else to have a full base salary, right?

So he and Wade both go, and the Bulls have to vacate two positions, in addition to trading Hinrich, they also have to trade Lore Deng.

It's not that easy, to be honest, Deng's performance last season and his five-year contract of more than 60 million yuan are not so easy to deal with.

"I'll have a second meeting with Chicago, and if they can do it, we'll go." Wade then spoke.

"And if they can't?"

"Then we'll go back to Miami." Wade was not ambiguous at all.

Although he and Riley have differences, if he can't return to his hometown, then he would rather go back to Miami, where he has lived for seven years, and has made a lot of friends and networks.

Bosh nodded, plan, pass.

Two days later, Wade and Foreman had another meeting.

Unlike the last time he only talked about his hometown, this time Wade went straight to the point and said his thoughts.

Foreman was a little surprised at first, but then excited.

Originally, he just wanted one of Wade or Bosh, but he didn't expect both to come.

As for what Bosh is considering, he is naturally clear, Hinrich and Deng are sent away, the starting lineup of the Bulls next season: Rose + Wade + Xu Yong + Bosh + Noah, and then find some cost-effective substitutes, he has a chance to do what Klaus once did!

As for the problem of ball possession, just leave it to Thibodeau for a headache, anyway, that guy doesn't have a lot of hair.

……

"Where are you now?"

Xu Yong, who was training in Tempe, received a call from Yao Ming.

After learning that he was in Tempe, Yao Ming said that he would come over in two days.

Yao Ming didn't say much on the phone, and Xu Yong didn't think much about it, thinking it was related to the World Championships.

When Yao Ming arrived, he also deliberately drove a rented car to pick him up.

"You said it earlier, and I'll go look for you." Xu Yong said with a smile after receiving Yao Ming.

"It's all the same, just come out to take a breath, and you can also talk about the World Championships by the way." Yao Ming rested his hands on the back of his head, and the whole person relaxed.

Incidentally?

Xu Yong heard the point of surprise.

The World Championships are just an accident, why did Yao Ming come to him on purpose?

The two went to Chinatown.

Because Xu Yong is busy with training and games, he doesn't come to Chinatown much, and he came once before when he bought a copper coin bracelet for Harden.

If there is anything else, it is the Shanghai chef who invited Yao Ming to eat from here before.

This time, they also went to the store that the other party owned.

The owner of the shop is from Shanghai, and when he saw Xu Yong and Yao Ming coming, he was excited.

Although people are not fans, they all know the famous Shanghainese in the United States.

The two went directly to the reserved private room and chatted while eating.

At first, they just talked about the taste of the food, Yao Ming drank some wine, and then slowly, it was the main topic.

"I'm a little struggling right now." Yao Ming's expression, Xu Yong rarely sees.

Xu Yong is just a listener.

"You know I've been living in Houston for eight years since I came to the United States in 2002, and the team has been very good to me for eight years, but this year, they want me to renew a three-year contract, and they're willing to take a pay cut even if they ask me to take a pay cut." Yao Ming said and took another drink.

Xu Yong also picked up the wine glass and drank a glass.

He can understand what Yao Ming said, because Yao Ming is the kind of person who attaches great importance to feelings, and he should be ready to die of old age.

However, he was not surprised at all about what Yao Ming was encountering now.

One is because the Rockets have a huge boss Alexander, look at the Rockets' results this year, but as long as he was willing to spend money before, the Rockets would not fail to enter the Finals once.

The second is Mo Gou, the general manager of the Rockets, who is really a person as his name suggests, who can fool Harden into taking a salary cut in history, and then he will not admit it when he turns around, this kind of person is the most loyal dog of the capitalists, and everything is based on interests.

Realistic analysis, although Yao Ming's attendance rate last season was not bad, the injury is irreversible, even if Yao Ming is playing, it is really unknown whether he can play in three years.

Therefore, considering at the team level, a three-year maximum salary is the safest, even if Yao Ming has a situation in advance, the loss will not be too big, and if there is more, one more year of reconstruction will be one year later.

But there is really only interest in this, and there is no human touch.

Forget about Maddie, how much money did Yao Ming make for the Rockets.

"Brother Yao, I have two or three sentences." Xu Yong raised his glass.

"I'm here to hear from you." Yao Ming said seriously after drinking Xu Yong's clinking glasses.

At this time two years ago, if it weren't for Xu Yong's advice to him, he might have retired by this time.

So although Xu Yong is young, he is willing to listen to his words.

Moreover, the authorities are obsessed with bystanders, and the people who can give him advice now are Xu Yong, except for those in Yao's team.

"I think it's time for you to leave the rocket." Xu Yong finished drinking, put down the wine glass, and said seriously.

(End of chapter)