Chapter 22: [We don't play vulgar now, only elegant]
The Portland Trail Blazers have been on redemption all these years, but not very well.
The answer is still the same, the question is eternal.
Now their leading big brother is Zach Randolph, when this guy first entered the team, the management was very optimistic about him, after all, it is not easy for him to have such a delicate touch of this size.
When Randolph first debuted, he was quite serious and won the most improved player. However, the atmosphere in the Trail Blazers is so bad, with a bunch of manic and depressive smokers, can he learn well?
This summer, Randolph signed a salary cap with the Trail Blazers, and he started to mess around.
First he was racing, then he found that there were leaves and guns in the car, and then he missed various training sessions, and his weight management gradually got out of control, and he began to swallow clouds and smoke in the locker room, and he was in cahoots with Ruben Patterson, Dalius Myers and others.
It's too late for Trail Blazers management to regret it, and this is Randolph's first year with a salary cap.
In Randolph's situation, how can any team want him.
The Knicks arrive in Portland, and Suhee is picked up by Nike executives for a tour of the headquarters. The implication of the words is to let Su Xi give up the current contract, Nike is willing to reopen a brand for Su Xi, and promises that the investment will not be low by the Flyer brand, and also give Su Xi more dividends.
Su Xi didn't let go.
This contract is a huge cash cow for Suhi, and if he wins the regular season MVP this year, it will be a lot of money, and if he wins the championship again, he will have to add more.
Philnaitra took Suhi's hand and said with great emotion: "Jack, you also know that although you are playing well in the Knicks now, the probability of winning the championship is still very small." Also, I've heard a lot of people think it's a bit hard for you to get into the best team..."
Su Xi's eyes suddenly widened: "Who said that?" We're the top player in the league right now, and we're on our way to the championship. â
"This..."
Filknight really didn't know how to answer. It's all a well-known thing, why are you so tough? The mouth is hard and can't get the championship.
But he can't say it too bluntly, in case Sushi really wins the championship again.
Therefore, he vigorously emphasized how great the honor of establishing a single brand is, and also said that it is a matter of dividends.
The problem is that Suhi now has a bonus on the signature shoes.
So, Sushi is not in a hurry at all.
The establishment of a separate brand is definitely going to be promoted, but not now, and Nike has to come up with some cash.
After all... There are still so many startups waiting to be fed, waiting for Angel Investment from Suhi Fund.
When it was over, Suxi also said to Phil Knight: "I used to take advantage of Nike's low stock price and used the bonus to buy some shares, remember to call me at the next shareholders' meeting." I'm bullish on Nike's long-term future. â
Philnet slapped the door of the head.
He now regrets why he was so confident in the first place and gave Suxi such a bonus contract.
Moreover, who would have thought that Suhi would play in the NBA for two years and directly win the MVP of the Finals for two consecutive years?
This is something that I can't even imagine when I open my eyes.
Nike is now tied to this contract, and it is literally working for Suhi.
If Sushi stays with the Pacers and continues to win the championship and Finals MVP, Nike may have to release a few more limited-edition reproductions of Cut Leeks.
Anyway, Philnet felt that his entire brand had become Suxi's leek. He took the contract and cut it as much as he wanted.
The point is that after five years, he can still pat his ass and leave directly.
Therefore, Nike now spends a lot of money to set up a separate brand for Suhi to stop the bleeding and take back the initiative.
Nike once suffered a big loss on Jordan, and the reason why they set up a separate brand for Jordan and gave him permanent dividends. It's because the equity that was given to Jordan at the beginning is getting more and more valuable, and they can't bear it. So since then, they have vowed not to give any more players shares.
Who knew that there was another heel here in Suhey.
Now, they have to swear that they will never sign a bet-on bonus contract with any player again.
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Suhi returned to the hotel and heard that Antonio Davis, Jalen Rose, Quentin Richardson and others had gone to drink with Trail Blazers players Miles and Zach Randolph.
Suddenly his eyebrows furrowed.
Isaiah Thomas also felt that something was wrong. "You didn't even call me!"
Suhi gave the assassin a white smile.
At this time, Antonio Davis was staggering with Miles, Randolph, and Patterson, and they were playing quite elegantly, and in Randolph's mansion, a group of people were drinking, and there were five blonde girls on the stage wearing Chinese cheongsams listening to oriental piano music.
"I just love Chinese culture."
Randolph said.
"You're still at a high level, Randolph. We haven't figured out the vulgar stuff yet, so you're going to play elegant. Jaylen Rose complimented, "We should call Jack over, it's a cultural tradition over there." â
Randolph waved his hand and said, "Shake your head to electronic music, who wouldn't?" Just have a head. However, you have to listen to these elegant oriental music, and you can also find the rhythm and flow, and that is the real master. â
"Suxi the Sheep knows what Chinese culture is, he is an ABC kid who grew up in the countryside of New Jersey, USA. When I talk to him about this, I make him cry. Randolph said. I also came across this cultural treasure by chance when I watched a video on YouTube of a woman holding a musical instrument and playing it crackling, just as I was about to turn it off. With a casual sweep of the camera, I saw the thighs split here... Delicate and fair, I realized it at that time. â
Randolph talks about his 'youtube enlightenment' experience.
His two teammates, Ruben Patterson and Myers, were tired of hearing them. It is clear that Randolph often disseminated this Chinese culture.
"By the way, Quentin, what kind of player is Susie the Sheep? You've felt like a different team lately. Darius Myers asked, "I'm curious about him, the Cavaliers traded him in the first place, and speaking of which, without me, there would be no him now." I feel that after the deal with him, he stole my life, and I should be the one who was so brilliant. â
"Ah, yes, yes, yes." Ruben Patterson on the side became angry. "When Suxi the sheep didn't enter the alliance, I didn't see you fight."
"You don't understand." Myers didn't want to talk to Ruben Patterson, and this guy also said that he was Kobe Bryant's terminator, but he was beaten by Kobe every time.
Quentin Richardson thought for a moment, and he said seriously, "I think he's a natural leader." I don't know why, but I always want to do something with him. And, he did make me play better. To be honest, if you hadn't said that there is Chinese culture here, I would probably have studied the technique of three projections in a hotel room. â
Jalen Ross nodded approvingly: "I originally planned to retire." But following him, I naturally wanted to fight the last one. Damn, I can't win a championship in college, and I can't win a championship in the NBA. â
The two sang and harmonized, elevating Suxi's image.
Randolph frowned: "Is it so magical?" â
"It's so magical." Antonio Davis waved his hand and said, "No, he just knows how to draw cakes, and he thinks we can win the championship." â
Davis hadn't heard Suhey's speech, and he was out injured at that time. Moreover, he feels like he is getting less and less playing time, with Tony Barty, David Lee and Channingfrye all splitting his time and sometimes letting him play as a center, but he doesn't like it.
Therefore, he is the only player in the Knicks who has declined in statistics and has not received dividends.
"Championship?"
Randolph laughed, "That's interesting. â
"Then it seems that Suhee the Sheep is similar to those management, and he will paint you a big pie one by one. To be honest, I was also enthusiastic at the beginning, but then I found out that it was not like that, you play hard, and the team is still rotten. This is not something that can be changed by one person, so simply be kind to yourself, and the money will not be less. Life is all that matters, isn't it? â
Randolph was very sure of his sermons, which were part of his enlightenment.
At this time, Patterson reminded, "Zach, it's been so long. Let these girls take off their cheongsams and come down to have a drink with us. â
Randolph gave Patterson a blank look: "You don't respect culture." I haven't finished listening to "Guangling San" yet. â
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Isaiah Thomas suspended Antonio Davis because he had a hangover and couldn't get out of bed the next day.
Quentin Richardson and Jalen Rose were criticized for education.
Although they drank, they did not get drunk, and although they were vulgar, they were not vulgar.
Isaiah Thomas let them run four switchbacks at the Rose Garden Arena. After the run, Isaiah Thomas was not in shape, and secretly pulled Quentin and asked him to tell him about Chinese culture.
Fortunately, Richardson knew who he was.
The whole team knew that the Smiling Assassin was a mascot, a spokesperson for the outside world, and half a defensive coach.
Therefore, his lack of shape has little impact.
"You've got to hit five threes today."
"You're going to get eight points on the wing today."
This is the task given to Richardson and Jaylen Rose by Suhi, and only those who behave well are allowed to go out and drink flower wine.
Such a punishment is another kind of trust for them.
That's why they didn't control themselves last night.
If there is no sense of honor in people's hearts, what is the difference between Antonio Davis and Antonio Davis who is drunk and lying in bed.
Backbite!
The whistle blows and the game begins.
Suhi heard the crowd shouting at the Rose Garden Arena: MVP! MVPïŒ MVPïŒ
The noise is outrageous.
This is the first time Suhi has heard MVP shouts on the road this season.
When a city's team is completely disillusioned with that team, they exhibit this bizarre situation: cheering on the superstars of other teams.
This is a major blow to the players of this team.
It's demoralizing.
Often, this will fall into a vicious circle, and the situation will become more and more serious.
The Knicks' starting lineup for tonight is: Suhi, Crawford, Trevor Ariza, Tony Barty, Eddie Curry.
The Trail Blazers' starting five players are: Marbury's cousin Telfair, Monia, Darius Myers, Zach Randolph, and Pullsbilla.
Syllable!
Eddie Curry won the ball with an easy jump ball over Zach Randolph.
These two are about the same size, and they are both obese models. While Randolph played power forward and Eddie Curry played center, tonight, they were directly opposed.
Suhi dribbled the ball across half court and he passed it to Crawford.
Crawford easily cut through Monya's defense, and when Myers came through, Crawford didn't insist on going his own way, but passed the ball to Ariza.
Ariza has been developed by the team as a 3-and-D player on the bench, and he has good defensive talents, and although he is a little stiff in shooting, he has gradually developed some doorways.
That's why Sushi put him in the starting line-up.
Swish!
Ariza hit a three-pointer in the opening game.
"That's right, that's how it works."
Crawford encouraged Ariza.
Su Xi also nodded in affirmation.
In this kind of competition, more newcomers should be trained.
Looking back, Zach Randolph singled Tony Barty.
Randolph's technique is quite delicate, and his center of gravity is low, this man is not only fat and has no neck, and most importantly his hands are quite long. This makes his height all effective height, and the face frame singles are very threatening, a tentative step to change direction and break through, he hit the basket, put the basketball in with his left hand... Suhi pounced for a steal but couldn't make it.
This guy is a left-handed general.
And the right hand can also be played.
Bang!
He didn't make a layup, and he continued to jump again, as if he knew where the basketball would land, and he hit Eddy Curry's body and put the basketball into the basket.
An offense, angrily brushing 2 points and 1 frontcourt board.
It also made Suhi's steal miss.
Talent.
Suxi couldn't help but admire.
It's really a talent.
"Don't be so serious, brother. Take it easy. â
Randolph even encouraged Eddie Curry with his dark smile: "Scoring goals and rebounding is not the goal, making yourself happy is the meaning." â
Eddie Curry said: you.
Randolph is not angry either, he doesn't care.
He is very elegant now, and he doesn't want to engage in these vulgar tricks.
Turning around, Suhi passed the basketball to Eddie Curry, who officially singled Randolph.
The two dead fat men collided in the box, and finally, Eddie Curry turned sideways and scored the basketball with a hook hand.
Eddie Curry's back skills are still good, and when connected with his size, he is basically half a killer feature, and it is an extremely stable way for the Knicks to score points inside.
"I'm not like you, you have no future, I can still win the championship. You are getting worse day by day, and I am getting better day by day. We have no comparisons. â
Eddie Curry tilted his head and said proudly.
His tone was very similar to that of the captain in the elementary school, and the red scarf on his chest was even brighter.
This proud tone made Randolph quite uncomfortable, and he would rather Curry swear.
"Pretend!"
Randolph said lightly.
In fact, his mind was in turmoil.
Fallen people are most afraid that people who were once as depraved as themselves will suddenly move forward, which will make them feel lost like never before.
They just want to pull more people to fall together, and they don't want their companions to turn back.
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(End of chapter)