"Bang!"

The door opened, and Rodman grinned into the locker room.

"Tell us, Dennis, which day are you going to let your Queen Madonna enjoy you? I'd advise you to schedule it after the playoffs, otherwise we won't let you go if you have a weak leg on the court. Zhou Quan teased.

Rodman grinned and was about to speak, when the assassin said, "Dennis, the East Decisive is critical, you can't waste your energy on women. ”

This made Rodman's happy mood immediately down, and finally a superstar wanted to soak me, what kind of trouble are you guys making?

"Dennis, sit down."

After Zhou Quan beckoned the big worm to sit down, he said to him: "Let me tell you, you are the number one energetic hunk of our piston, and not any woman can get on you, so don't easily agree to Madonna to hang her appetite."

Even if she takes the initiative to dedicate herself and doesn't give her a chance, you have to wait for the price to sell, you want to starve marketing, you want to make her want to make her want it, you want her to drool over you, you want to make her lustful for you, you want to force her to drug you. ”

"Haha......"

The locker room was full of joy, and Chuck Daly was laughing so hard that tears came out.

Rodman also laughed, shaking his head triumphantly.

"So ......"

Zhou Quan patted Rodman on the shoulder and said seriously: "Dennis, there is not much time left in the playoffs, during this time, you can do anything with her, except that." ”

"Don't worry, Iron Fist, I know what to do and what not to do."

Rodman is not a stupid person, he is in poor condition in the playoffs, and he quickly nodded and agreed.

Zhou Quan thought about it, and still asked, "Dennis, where is your wife?" ”

Rodman immediately said irritably: "Leave her alone, I didn't want to get married in the first place, she forced me." ”

On the other end, the atmosphere in the home team's locker room was like a coffin, and Jordan didn't say a word after he came in, so that no one else dared to speak, until Phil Jackson came in to make a summary, and the atmosphere relaxed a little.

"In this game, we lost defensively, we lost on offense, and even more so on organization."

Phil Jackson first defined the game, and then added: "Defensively, we let a rookie point guard have 25 points and 16 assists. ”

When Jordan, who was the main defense Zhou Quan, heard this, his fist was pinched to death.

Phil Jackson glanced at Jordan, he just wanted to stimulate Jordan, use the agitation method to make this guy burst to his maximum potential, and then win the G3 battle.

The next battle is on people's home court, after the Battle of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills Palace is definitely the most terrifying home in the league, if the Bulls can't break out at their strongest, if they lose the G3 game, then the Bulls will be in an extremely disadvantageous situation.

"Not limiting the Iron Fist, and I mean his breakaways and passing, means the Pistons can play the offense they want, and that's the main reason we lost today."

He once again emphasized the reason for the loss, and when he saw Jordan's face turn black, he added:

"If we lose this series because of that, with the Pistons' performance today, it's very likely, then we're going to be overwhelmed in the East by the Pistons again, and we're going to sit back and see the Detroit Pistons get back on their feet and be the sky on our heads.

Michael, is this an outcome that I can't accept, and a result that you can't accept? It's not good for us at the moment, you're the leader of the team and you have to show us your attitude. ”

Jordan stood up with a snort, glared at Phil Jackson like a killing god, and said word by word: "Phil, I will kill the Pistons, and I will stare at him in the next game." ”

After saying that, he rushed into the bathroom quickly, without taking a towel.

Phil Jackson was relieved to see such Jordan.

……

An hour later, the post-match press conference began.

"Michael, is losing a home game any detrimental to this series?" The first to ask a question was a reporter from the New York Times.

"It's just a small twist, we'll get past the next one, and I'm looking forward to winning at Auburn Hills Palace."

As if erasing the anger after the loss, Jordan said confidently.

"So who do you think has the upper hand in the series right now?" The reporter asked again.

Jordan stared at the reporter and said, "We, of course it's us." We're a young upswing team, and the Detroit Pistons are just an old and dilapidated rebuilding team, young versus old, and the advantage is mine. ”

The reporter asked, "But I think the Pistons have the advantage because they won an away game on your turf."

And then as long as they can win a home game, with their performance tonight, it's very likely, then you're going to be tied at most 2-2 in the first four series.

2-2, 4-0, this seems to be a bit far from your goal of sweeping the Pistons and Iron Fist, and after a two-tie, it will definitely affect your morale, do you really have the confidence to advance to the Finals now? ”

Jordan's eyes were full of anger, and he said in an extremely firm tone: "No one can stop us from reaching the Finals, we can beat the Pistons once, we can beat them a second time." ”

"Michael, if you didn't sweep the Iron Fist, does that mean you won't donate that half a million dollars? Are you glad you didn't bet against Iron Fist? Is it because you are afraid of losing that you don't bet? So you know you don't have the strength to sweep him, do you? The reporter asked again.

A series of questions made Jordan snort angrily, like a mouthful of blood gushing up and blocking his throat, and for a moment he was a little out of breath, panting like a violated beast.

"Next."

Seeing this, the host hurriedly asked the staff to go up and collect the reporter's microphone.

He then ordered two local reporters in a row, neither of whom embarrassed Michael, which eased Jordan's mood, but he couldn't always let local reporters ask questions, and the fourth reporter he ordered a reporter from the Los Angeles Daily News.

The reporter took the microphone and immediately asked, "Michael, there are media reports that after the G1 game, when Rodman was talking to Madonna, you went up and accosted Madonna and invited Madonna to lunch, but was refused, is there such a thing?" ”

"Damn the Los Angeles Daily, isn't that what you reported?"

Jordan cursed secretly, holding back the anger in his heart and explained: "Madonna is the first time to appear at the United Center, I am just a polite invitation, I don't think there is anything to say about it. ”

The reporter added: "Today, the media photographed Rodman and Madonna having lunch together, and then Madonna personally drove Rodman to the United Center Arena for training, Michael, do you think they will have a good night together tonight?" ”

"Ho Ho Ho ......"

Many of the reporters below were already shaking their shoulders with laughter and couldn't control it.

Jordan's face couldn't hold back, and he felt a tingling pain in his heart, why am I not as good as that big worm, Madonna, are you blind?

He said angrily: "Your question is too boring and gossipy, what does this have to do with me?" ”

"Aren't you going to pursue Madonna anymore?"

The reporter saw the person receiving the microphone coming, and quickly asked one last question.

"No, it won't."

Jordan said angrily.

"Poof!"

Many reporters burst out laughing again.

As soon as Jordan spoke, he felt wrong, and when he saw those reporters laughing at him, he suddenly understood that he had fallen into this reporter's pit, and his face became even more ugly.

The Los Angeles Daily reporter's microphone was taken away, but he was not reconciled and shouted: "Michael, have you admitted that your pursuit of Madonna failed?" Do you admit that you didn't compete with Rodman? ”

"Humph!"

Jordan couldn't sit still any longer, so he got up and walked away.

"Haha......"

Seeing Michael Jordan walking away in embarrassment, there was a burst of laughter in the press conference hall.

On the other end, the Pistons' press conference continued, and a reporter asked: "Iron Fist, you have avoided being swept, what hope do you have for the next series?" Do you have the determination to advance to the finals? ”

Zhou Quan smiled: "Advancing to the finals is the biggest goal and the most beautiful vision of every playoff team, and so do we."

But for now, the closest goal for us is to return to home and win the G3 game, which is the most realistic goal. ”

"Iron Fist, neither you nor Michael Jordan need to donate another half a million dollars, has he thanked you?" A Detroit reporter asked.

"So far, I have not received any thanks from him."

Zhou Quan laughed and smiled again: "Although I don't need to donate half a million US dollars, that's a lot of money for me, but winning the game tonight is a big incentive for me and the team, we have a lot of support, especially the Detroit fans who support us away, and my team and I need to thank them for their support."

I pledge to donate 10,000 pairs of sneakers to kids in Detroit, including Detroit, who don't have the money to buy sneakers. ”

"Oh?"

The reporters below exclaimed, and then burst into applause.

"Iron fist is the atmosphere to do things!"

"Yes, he reconciled with the assassins, and promised that as long as Jordan was willing, he could also reconcile with Jordan, and now he doesn't have to donate money, he is still willing to donate a lot of money, and he deserves to be the idol of the children."

"Jordan didn't promise a dime."

"He lost, and you still want him to donate money?"

Many reporters have been talking about it.

In the parking lot, Jordan had just gotten into his Ferrari and was about to leave with a lighter, when General Manager Jerry Claus came over and said:

"Michael, I just received the news, Iron Fist said at the press conference that he would donate 10,000 pairs of sneakers, I think you should respond, tomorrow the reporter will definitely ask you, you think about it."

Jordan was stunned, is that hillbilly with Iron Fist going to make trouble again?

"Three grams of oil, I'll do it."

He nodded, thanked him, and drove away.

Klaus watched Jordan's taillights disappear, shook his head, and said to himself, "That guy is too smart and always takes the initiative, and Michael is too passive." ”

Jordan called the agent's phone on the way, and after calling, he said: "David, that kid is going to make trouble again, he wants to donate 10,000 pairs of sneakers, I can't show weakness, I have to keep up." ”

"10,000 pairs of sneakers? That's two or three hundred thousand dollars, which is not much. But, Michael, wait until I contact Nike tomorrow, they should pay for it, you don't have to take the money yourself. David Falck said.

"OK, don't delay too long, we'll leave tomorrow at noon, and we'll have to decide in the morning." Jordan admonished.

"Don't worry, I can't miss you." David Falck assured.

……

The next day, the 21st.

"The Bulls lost at home, Michael was unable to sweep Iron Fist, and the 500,000 donation came to naught, and Iron Fist will donate 10,000 pairs of sneakers to children who can't afford to buy sneakers." Los Angeles Daily News.

"With a 1-1 draw, the Bulls are at the bottom of the series, and if they can't beat the Pistons in G3, then the Bulls' chances of defending the championship will plummet." New york times.

"Michael Jordan failed to compete with Rodman for Madonna, and in his sadness, he said he would not pursue Madonna again." Los Angeles Daily News.

"Iron Fist played a superstar performance, making Michael Jordan, who scored 47 points, the king of air slashing." Miami Daily News.

"The Pistons are like a rainbow and are aiming for a championship." Detroit Worker Daily.

Sitting at the breakfast table, Zhou Quan flipped through the newspaper with a smile on his face, in a good mood.

At this time, his mobile phone rang, it was the phone of the agent Philip, and after answering, he asked, "Rogge, good morning, is there something wrong?" ”

"Zhou, you hit Jordan's head with 25 points and 16 assists, that's great! Now many stores are queuing. Philip said excitedly.

"That's good news, is there another one?" Zhou Quan said with a smile.

"Yes, and more than one."

Roger Philip said again: "Zhou, I told you before that you overthrew Ranbier and them, although they got some endorsements and sponsorships, but they were all short-term, and they were all small brands, and Ford's endorsements were only compensatory."

But this morning, Ford contacted me again, and they wanted to renew your contract. Haha, is that good news? I'm sure we'll have other good news to come. ”

"That's great news." Zhou Quan was in a good mood.

Philip said: "It's a pity that Detroit is still small, if the Lakers could have chosen you......"

"Okay, Rog, if I go to the Lakers, I don't necessarily have my place with the Pistons, can they value me as much as the Pistons? Maybe my rookie season will only be on the Lakers' bench, so don't regret the decisions we made, and don't regret what happened before, we can only look forward and we have to look forward. Zhou Quan said very rationally.

"Yes, Zhou, you are wise, you are right. Oh, by the way, I forgot ...... business."

Speaking of this, Philip suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly said: "Zhou, you said yesterday that you would donate 10,000 pairs of sneakers, Skechers thought this was a good publicity opportunity, and the company decided that they would donate these shoes, and you don't need to take out the money." And not ten thousand pairs, but twenty thousand pairs, exactly half a million dollars. ”

"That's good news, too." Zhou Quan said with a smile.

"The company will announce this news at noon, hoping to stimulate the sales of your branded shoes." Philip was looking forward to authenticity.

After breakfast, the Pistons left the hotel and took a bus to the airport to prepare to leave Chicago.

At this time, Nike announced that it would donate 10,000 pairs of MJ brand shoes on behalf of Michael Jordan.

At present, the North American sneaker market is still the world of Converse and Adi, although Nike has become a rising star, but the share is not very large, and Reebok's share is not smaller than Nike, so Nike does not plan to let go of this hyped publicity opportunity.

"Michael, you actually hooked up with Madonna?"

"No, don't believe the nonsense of the media."

"The media said you didn't hook up, and there are photos here, you, Rodman, Madonna, she can't even look at you, are these all fake? If it's false, you swear to God, and I can trust you. ”

"I just went over to say hello out of politeness, do you believe the media or don't believe me, are you crazy?"

At this time, there was an argument in Jordan's mansion.

Juanita already knew about Jordan's news about Madonna and angrily questioned him that Jordan was not someone who could bow his head and admit his mistakes, and the two quickly argued, and then Jordan rushed out of the house with his luggage, leaving his crying wife and children behind.

……

(End of chapter)