The day after winning the championship, Xu Yong was invited by Ross to his home again.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has been six years since he last visited Rose's house.

The experience of the past few years has not only established a deep friendship between the two, but also a close relationship between Xu Yong and the Ross family.

Although Xu Yong's current status in Chicago is that it is impossible for thieves and the like to patronize his residence (the two houses he originally rented have been bought by him one after another), but it was thanks to the Ross brothers at the beginning.

And when Ross was injured, Xu Yong's help to Ross also made the Ross family grateful.

At the dinner table, Rose drank wine and was emotional.

"Xu, I don't know how to express it, but thank you so much, thank you for pulling me out of hell."

Xu Yong's help to him was not only the persuasion he gave him when he was injured, but more importantly, he invited him to dinner that time, which reminded him euphemistically.

If it weren't for Xu Yong, he might have been traded in the middle of the season and wouldn't have won this championship, and without this championship, the meaning of his entire career would have been completely different.

"Derek, you should thank yourself, if you don't want to come out, no one can pull you." Xu Yong said with a smile.

Rose laughed, Xu Yong was always so indifferent, he wanted to say something more, Xu Yong had already raised his glass, and it seemed that all emotions were in the wine.

When they were full of food and drink, two people who were already drunk sat on the balcony and blew the wind.

It's already a bit muggy in June in Chicago, and the evening breeze is pleasant.

"I don't know if we can accomplish the dynasty's goal this time." Ross has some expectation in his eyes, although he can't go back to the peak, but if he can follow Xu Yong to complete the three-consecutive crown dynasty, then his life will be completely complete.

"I don't know." Xu Yong shook his head, he could have said that he was scheduled to win the championship when he got the regular season MVP, but the span of three consecutive championships was too big and there was too much uncertainty, but he immediately smiled and said, "But we have that chance." ”

Yes, they have this opportunity, and the chances are great.

The main reason for the defeat of the Bulls dynasty last time was age and injuries, but this time age is no longer an issue, and injuries may have an impact on them, but certainly not as big as before.

Ross nodded when he heard this, and looked up at the sky, at this time, a bright moon was in the sky, giving people infinite hope.

……

A few days later, the Bulls held a huge championship parade in Chicago, which filled the streets and the enthusiasm of the fans was at an all-time high.

Just like Xu Yong and Rose didn't say it when chatting but made it clear, fans also know that the current Bull is different from the previous Bull, and winning this championship is just the beginning.

And this parade also has a big feature, a large number of fans wore Xu Yong's No. 6 jersey, whether it is a crown is still to be discussed, but Xu Yong's influence after this championship is reflected in all aspects.

When the parade approached the first stop, there was a row of dancers from the dance club, who were dressed in cool clothes and the headlights showed more than half of them, waving the banners in their hands.

Sometimes you have to admit that European and American women do have a little racial talent when it comes to big things.

"Senior, what do you think they are lifting?" Xu Yong and Butler were on the same bus, and Butler pointed to the banners in the hands of the girls and shouted.

Xu Yongding looked at it, and after seeing the words on the banner swaying in the wind, he almost didn't hold back.

"Xu, We're going to give you a baby"

No, these people play that way, too?

But it doesn't seem to be anything, after all, who doesn't want to have a child for him now? For ordinary people, it is a worry-free life in the future.

Of course, this is more of an eye-catching advertisement, because the banner also has the name of the nightclub attached to it at the end.

If you look closely at these girls' spectacular buttocks that seem to be able to clip off something, Harden will definitely be interested if he sees it here.

The car stopped at the stop, and Butler said, "Senior, I'll help you get a contact information", and before Xu Yong could answer, he had already walked over quickly.

By the time Xu Yong finished taking a group photo, he had already come back with a happy face.

When they returned to the bus, Butler pulled out a small card and handed it to Xu Yong.

"Actually, you can just go online and search for the name of their nightclub." Xu Yong shook his head, this was not in line with his aesthetics.

Seeing this, Butler put himself away, and was very interested in his appearance.

After all, the battle is over, it's time to enjoy it, even if those girls go together, what is he afraid of.

After returning to the United Center arena at the end of the parade, Butler gave a speech as a representative of the Bulls.

After taking stock of the difficulties the team has encountered this season and the efforts put in behind it, he also looks forward to the future of the team next season.

"This time next year, I'm looking forward to continuing to stand here and say to you, let's start a new Bull dynasty!"

Butler succeeded in stirring up the emotions of tens of thousands of spectators, and the cheers of Chicago fans soared into the sky.

Xu Yong couldn't stop laughing when he heard it, and in terms of self-confidence, the Bulls only Butler looked up to him.

When the parade was over, the team members put the championship trophy in the window of the stadium display, and the nine champions lined up in a row would be doubled.

And if you take a closer look, the Bulls are three championships in five years, plus the six championships in the previous Jordan era, the speed at which they won the championship may really go towards the two monsters of the Lakers and Celtics.

After finishing the championship parade, Xu Yong did not stop in Chicago, but flew directly to Los Angeles.

Theron is now due and is now in her Los Angeles estate to give birth.

When Xu Yong arrived at the door, the security guard saw him and quickly opened the door to let him in, and told him that Theron should be resting at this time.

Of course, this is not the first time he has been here, he did it in April, just before the playoffs officially begin.

The servant in the living room greeted him respectfully when he saw him, and told him that Theron had woken up.

He made his way up the stairs and found Theron in his room with a big belly.

Theron's state was much haggard at this time compared to two months ago, and his brow had not been relaxed.

After seeing that it was Xu Yong who came in, she barely managed to squeeze out a smile.

Speaking of which, since she became pregnant, Theron was forced to enter a state of rest, announcing to the public that it was due to physical reasons, but there were a lot of rumors, which dealt a big blow to her career.

The last time he came, he actually thought about whether to announce it in advance, which was an idea he had for a long time, maybe it would make him popular with Theron, but Theron refused at that time, because he didn't want to affect him to play in the playoffs because of this matter.

"It's a gift for children." After Xu Yong sat down, he took out a beautiful small gift box from his clothes pocket.

"A necklace?" Theron guessed as he looked at the size of the box.

Xu Yong shook his head.

"Rings?" Theron continued.

Xu Yong nodded, and when he opened it, it was clearly the first championship ring he got in 2011 with the word "7".

After handing the ring to Theron, he spoke.

Theron picked up the ring and looked at it, his frown finally stretching.

Pippen used the diamonds in the championship ring to create earrings for Jordan as a gift, and Jordan happily gave him a Ferrari on the spot.

The championship ring means more than value to the player, and Xu Yong directly gave the entire ring, and it is also the first championship ring of his career, to his unborn child, this gift is absolutely precious.

"Oh, and this." Xu Yong then remembered what he was carrying, opened it and took it out.

It's a pair of STX1 classic sneakers, and the special thing about him is not that he signed it himself, but that this is the shoe he wore in G5 in this year's finals.

After the Finals, Foreman asked him if he wanted the shoes, and Butler wanted them, but he didn't give them because he had already wanted to leave them to the kids.

"Do you want him to play basketball like you in the future?" Theron couldn't help but ask when he saw that it was a championship ring and a sneaker.

Xu Yong was stunned for a moment, the child's gender was naturally known for a long time, it was a boy.

Compared with Kobe's 4 shots and 0 shots, he accurately scored the basket in the first shot, so he naturally had ideas.

"Of course I followed his choice, and if he liked basketball, I would help him become a professional athlete." After coming back to his senses, Xu Yong said with a smile, some words are not suitable to be said too bluntly, just pass on the meaning.

Just then, Theron suddenly opened his mouth wide, and it turned out that the little guy in her stomach had started kicking her.

Xu Yong was overjoyed when he saw this, because it was like a child in his belly responding to what he had just said.

After putting the present down, he sat down on the couch next to the bed against the wall.

At this time, the maid knocked on the door and entered the room and brought Xu Yong a cup of coffee.

Theron soothed the baby in her belly and said, "I have a name for the baby. ”

Xu Yong took it and blew it, took a sip and looked at Theron.

They reached a consensus on naming the child before, that is, the child's Chinese name is from Xu Yong, and the English name is from Theron, so Theron should be the child's English name at this time.

"I came up with two names, the first one was James ......"

"Poof!"

Xu Yong took a sip of coffee and sprayed it directly on his hand.

The reason why he didn't spray on the bed was because he reacted quickly and blocked it with his hand.

The maid over there hadn't left the room yet, and when he saw this scene, he hurriedly ran over.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, I ......" The maid thought the coffee was too hot.

"It's okay, get some tissues." Xu Yong waved his hand.

After the servant finished cleaning the stains on the ground, Xu Yong couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why James?" ”

Theron's character shouldn't be so boring that she plays with stalks, she shouldn't know about this stalk, and this is her own child, how can she be so mischievous.

"I want him to be an ordinary person, and James is the most common name." Theron explained.

Hearing this, Xu Yong knew why Theron asked the previous question, for Theron, what she wanted her children to have most in her own experience was stability, and it was difficult to be a celebrity to be stable.

And the name James is indeed one of the most common names in the United States, for example, the inventor of the sport of basketball is James Naismith.

So it's a coincidence.

It's just that this coincidence will make Xu Yong a little uncomfortable.

If the son really called him by that name, it would only make people think that he did it on purpose.

"What about the other one?" Xu Yong is now leaning towards another name.

"Michael."

“……”

Xu Yong can only say that this answer is reasonable.

Because the common names in the United States are: James, Michael, David, Robert, John......

It's just that Jordan is also called Michael!

Xu Yong felt that Theron definitely didn't mean it, but God seemed to have a bad taste in the dark, and this was simply a choice between death.

"Is there a third option?" Xu Yong looked at Theron with a hint of anticipation.

Theron's brow furrowed again, and it was clear that the name wasn't something she had chosen casually.

"I think Michael is good." Xu Yong immediately said.

There are too many follow-up troubles called James, and Michael is actually nothing, after all, fans who call Jordan will associate Jordan, but those who call Michael generally don't.

Theron nodded, accepting Xu Yong's choice.

Then, she looked at Xu Yong again, and it was obvious that she wanted to know the child's Chinese name.

"I haven't thought about it yet, I'll ask for your opinion when I'm done." Xu Yong replied that he had also thought of a few names, but had not yet made a final decision.

The two of them chatted a few more words, and then Xu Yong left.

He came to Los Angeles this time, in addition to watching Theron, there are two other big things, one is to warm up for STX3, which is another classic of AJ after STX1, and at this time when he regained the championship, there is a good chance to become a hit.

The second is to promote "Space Jam 2", after nearly a year of special effects production, this original movie will finally meet fans in July.

On top of that, he's also recording some new commercials for the endorsers.

This year, he is back in the team to regain the title, and he is destined to be busy this summer.

It was during his busy streak that the 2015 NBA Draft came to an end at the Barek Center in Brooklyn.

Towns joined the Timberwolves with the No. 1 pick, the Lakers were lucky enough to pick up Jashiel Okafor, the Knicks selected Porzingis with the fourth pick, and the Suns picked Devin Booker with the 13th pick.

The Bulls selected European rookie Chedy Osman with the 30th pick this year.

Osman is a Turkish player, and he has played in Turkey before, Foreman doesn't know if he saw Antetokounmpo's performance in the Raptors, and remembered what Xu Yong said about overseas leagues before.

Xu Yong is not only busy, but also paying attention to the situation on the team's draft side.

Roughly the same as what he knew, what surprised him was the choice of the Lakers, he had the impression that the Lakers chose "Shuila" Russell, but now Okafor is selected, which means that Howard's departure has officially entered the countdown.

As for this Osman, he does not have a lot of impressions.

However, there is nothing wrong with this choice, Ennis had a mediocre performance last season, Artest is still unsure whether he will retire, and there is no big problem in choosing a backup small forward.

On this day, Xu Yong had just finished shooting an advertisement, and Battier suddenly came to him.

Battier has risen through the ranks during his year with the team and is now the team's vice president of operations.

It is said that his nickname is "president", if he is really in politics, I am afraid that he may really be a president.

Xu Yong didn't know why Battier came all the way to find him, but now that he has entered the free agent market, there is a high probability that there is some big change on the team's side.

"Did any team give Jimmy a cap?" After the two of them sat in a Western restaurant, Xu Yong asked.

Battier nodded: "There are several." ”

Xu Yong laughed when he heard this, this is expected, Butler's performance in the regular season last season, coupled with his ability to integrate offense and defense, is already worth the risk of some teams, not to mention this year's playoffs, especially his 13-point performance in the finals in a single quarter, a few, which can very well explain his current market value.

"Will he stay?" Xu Yong then asked.

Whether or not Butler will stay with the Bulls is actually entirely up to Butler, but entirely up to the Bulls.

Because like him, a player who has completed his rookie contract will become a restricted free agent after his parent team offers him a qualifying offer, and can match any contract offer from the outside world if he wants.

"With the information I have now, there is a high probability that it will." Battier didn't say it for sure, but it should mean that eight or nine are not far from ten.

This can be regarded as the normal operation of the Bulls, after all, Butler is the real second leader of the Bulls, Xu Yong's "Pippen", if this is really let go, the management is afraid that it will be sprayed stupid by the Bulls fans.

"So you're here to inform me of the good news? Or ......" Xu Yong looked at Battier and felt that things were not so simple, because if it was just good news, there was no need for the other party to come to Los Angeles.

"I don't have any definite news right now, but if Jimmy is left behind, then Derek will most likely be sent away."

Will Ross be traded?

Xu Yong frowned slightly, he didn't ask why, because the only reason for trading Rose must be the salary.

Rose also has 2 seasons left on his contract, 20 million and 21 million, which is the Bulls' highest salary for the next two seasons.

Although he didn't play badly last season, it obviously didn't match this salary.

Especially when Butler's top salary starts in the new season, a team's 2 super cap salaries plus a top salary, as well as West's tens of millions of annual salaries, and other people's salaries, the super luxury tax will be a very staggering number.

He then looked at Battier, who came over to tell him this, in addition to personal relationships, it is estimated that the management is greeting him in advance.

The reason why Foreman didn't come to him was because the matter was too big, and it was probably not up to the general manager of Foreman to make a decision.

So what should he choose now?

Was it through Battier that he expressed to the management that he wanted to stay with Ross firmly?

Or, is it the result of accepting Ross being traded?

It's really not a good choice.

If he expressed his determination to stay with Rose, was it a violation of his previous principle of non-interference in the decisions of the management?

After thinking for a while, Xu Yong said his thoughts to Battier.

"Sean, next year's salary cap will be significantly improved, survive this season, I think the problem will be solved, and leaving the original team from last season, I am confident enough to do what I did this year again."

After all, Xu Yong is still for Rose, and this six-year teammate violated his principles, because he just asked himself and found it difficult to convince himself that he was indifferent to Rose's departure.

"I see."

……

Battier's arrival has brought Xu Yong's attention back to this year's free market.

He paid attention to some news, such as Lopez's 3-year 60 million renewal with the Nets, and Green's 5-year 85 million renewal with the Warriors, Gasol Jr.'s 5-year 110 million renewal with the Grizzlies, Dragic's 5-year 90 million renewal with the Heat, Aldridge's 4-year 80 million transfer to the Mavericks, etc.

These are the big fish in the free market this year, and there is a common feature, although the salary cap has not yet begun to skyrocket, the 20 million annual salary in the past has basically become a norm.

Or it can be understood that when it comes to 2016, the 20 million people who can sign may not be these big fish, but just some quasi-All-Star or even worse players.

And after reading this, Xu Yong felt that as long as Raunsdorf was not stupid, he should not trade Rose.

After all, if you don't trade now, it will be a super luxury tax for a year at most, and if you do, you will probably sign a premium contract later.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, half of the freeze period in July has passed.

At this time, more signings are being made, and even players of Carol's level have been offered a 4-year 60 million contract by the Raptors.

It was at this time that Xu Yong received a call from Battier.

Ross is still going to be traded.

Hearing this, he, who didn't have much contact with Lawnsdorf, couldn't help but curse a stupid sentence in his heart.

But when you think about the operations he did against Jordan during his time with Jordan, it seems like the kind of thing he would do.

Don't think how shrewd these bosses are, many of them are just pigs sitting in the wind, carried away by Jordan and Stern.

Others don't say that Lauersdorf spent 16 million on the Bulls in 1985.

After talking to Battier, Xu Yong then called Rose.

At first, it was busy, and it was most likely that Rose's agent was communicating with him.

Because there were other things, Xu Yongxian put this matter aside and went to a fan meeting.

When he was done, he found that there was a missed call from Ross on his phone.

He dialed back, and when the phone was connected, Rose's hoarse and crying voice, the first sentence of choking directly made him break the defense.

"Xu, they traded me......"

(End of chapter)