Amelia Nichols? Her surname reminded Yu Fei of Seattle's mayor, Greg Nichols.

For her age, it is usually a relative of a high-ranking official who can attend such an occasion, and here, the surname Nichols is basically related to the mayor.

After talking, the answer was not an exception for Yu Fei.

Amelia is the mayor's niece, and given the relationship and the fact that her physical gifts are eye-catching, Yu Fei feels the need to deepen their understanding of each other.

When Mayor Greg Nichols appeared, he was just like what Yu Fei had seen on TV and in the newspapers, with a bloated body and a face so much flesh that it drowned his chin.

Like all American politicians, he gave an impassioned speech before a banquet about the benefits he had planned for Seattle since he became mayor.

Then he swept the hearts of the people everywhere, like the bridegroom's officer, everyone spoke.

Yu Fei's appearance is a bright spot tonight, so to speak, the national influence of everyone here is less than 1/10 of his. Even in Seattle, Yu Fei is the savior of the SuperSonics with 900,000 fans.

For Nichols, Yu Fei's national influence is not important, but the 900,000 Seattle-dwellers behind him are important.

He will seek his third term as mayor in a few years, at which point his chances of re-election will increase if he has Yu Fei's support.

"I've always said that a true Seattleman is still a Seattleman, no matter where he goes, as long as he's still breathing." Nichols said to Fly, "Fry, you've managed to interpret that. ”

Yu Fei wanted to say that he was a Kent, just as James thought he was an Akron.

But the difference is that James emphasizes that he is an Akron with a want-and-want mentality, he is unwilling to give up his connection with Cleveland, he does not want to give up his identity as the savior of the city, but he emphasizes that Akron can refute those who say that he abandoned his hometown when he leaves in the future: I am a little boy from Akron, what is Cleveland's kindness to me?

Yu Fei doesn't emphasize that he is a Kent, because over the years, the support of the Seattle area has given him a strong sense of affinity, so even if he is regarded as a Seattle, he doesn't mind.

"But, Mr. Mayor, there's a team that was born in Seattle, it's almost 40 years old, and now it's facing relocation because of poor management, do you think we should help it?" Yu Fei doesn't plan to bend around with politicians, otherwise he will show up to explain why "Yes, Prime Minister" is a masterpiece.

He'll express his concern, then continue to express his concern, and when things don't help, then say I'd love to help you, but it's too late.

"Uncle, why can't we build a big and beautiful arena for the supersound?" Amelia helped.

It's a happy day, and Nichols doesn't want to talk about the headaches that give him headaches.

"Frye, it's really a matter of choice." Nichols' eyes swept to the brand-new office building, "Why do you think the citizens are willing to support us in building such a beautiful building with their money?" ”

Yu Fei complimented: "Because Seattle is thriving under your leadership." ”

"Don't dare to be." "I did do some tiny work, not much, but to the satisfaction of most people, who were willing to let us out of the old office building," Nichols said triumphantly. So, going back to the SuperSonics' arena, where one of your teams makes $100 million a year, and our taxpayers know about it, how do you think we're going to convince them to use their money to build a new arena for these damn rich guys? ”

"Isn't this how our society works? We give money to rich people so that they can make more money. Yu Fei asked rhetorically, "Don't they know that the federal government has to subsidize $100 billion a year to enterprises across the country?" ”

"It's a matter of perception." "You say that, and it seems to them that it's just a matter of numbers. But if we tell them that the city is going to raise hundreds of millions of dollars to build a stadium for a rich team, they're going to get angry. In the final analysis, this is the will of the people, and we respect the people's choice. ”

At this moment, Yu Fei understood what the other party meant when he negotiated with Bennett, "There are only 900,000 people at most (supporting hypersonics)".

Even in the most optimistic scenario, 900,000 people support the construction of a new arena for the supersonics, but there are 3 million people in Seattle, so another implication is that there are more than 2.1 million people in Seattle who don't support it.

"So why would they be willing to support the Seahawks and Mariners in building new arenas?"

However, Nichols did not continue to talk to Yu Feishen.

"Frye, I think you need to look at this with a broader perspective to get answers."

Nichols then walked over to a black man who looked to be in his sixties or seventies.

He was Seattle's first African-American mayor and Nichols' old boss.

"Fry, I believe my uncle is supportive." Amelia said innocently, "But he can't help himself." ”

Yu Fei smiled and asked, "Do you support me?" ”

"Of course." Amelia said, "I've been a SuperSonics fan since Gary Payton's time. ”

"I don't believe it." Yu Fei's eyes stared at Amelia aggressively, "Unless you prove it to me." ”

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SuperSonics' first defeat of the new season came sooner than expected.

In the second game against the Bobcats, Yu Fei scored 44 points, however, the third game that followed was spent by the Suns.

It's a completely no-brainer.

The opponent is full of feelings, and the opponent is lost except for a few main forces that can respond.

122 to 99

Yu Fei hadn't lost so badly in a while.

However, no matter how you say it, this is a regular season, go home and sleep, and this hurdle will pass.

It's just that some people don't have an easy time.

Except for the opening game against the Bucks, in the next two games, Durant played like an NBA player who "deserves to be swept into the garbage heap".

With Rashad Lewis out for half a month due to an injury in training, Karl didn't let Durant play the No. 2 position first to adapt to the confrontation as Yu Fei knew.

The Bucks' successful experience has made Carl obsessed with the small No. 4 position and Yu Fei's blocking and pick-and-roll gameplay.

That's how Danny Granger came over in the first place, but Durant is different from Granger. Granger had experience playing the No. 4 in college, and coming to the NBA to play the pocket No. 4 was not a problem. Although Durant can play the No. 4 position in high school and college with his size, in the NBA, his weak chicken power that can't even push the lowest weight bench press is too bad to put in the No. 4 position.

The collision and confrontation at the No. 4 position was enough to make Durant dizzy, and he hit 4-of-15 and 6-of-16 in a row, making one wonder if he really has the potential to be huge.

Then, Yu Fei suggested to Carl that Durant be put in the No. 2 spot, and James Posey or Channing Frye should be the starting No. 4 spot.

Karl chose Posey, and the supersonic situation instantly improved, and after a five-game winning streak, he started a five-game passenger journey.

However, this five-game tour not only has a new powerhouse like the Magic, but also the much-anticipated season opening matchup between the SuperSonics and the Cavaliers.

Since Yu Fei personally "kicked" James out of the national team in Las Vegas, the contradiction between the two has become public.

It's just that Yu Fei's strong performance puts James in a completely weak position, and even if Nike launches its own media machine, it can't face it head-on.

Because the current Yu Fei is 360 degrees without dead ends.

In terms of history, Yu Fei now holds a 24-game winning streak against James.

In terms of image, Yu Fei's early black spots have been completely whitewashed by the heroic feat of winning four championships in five years, joining Team USA, and giving up a three-peats in a row in the name of saving the superSonics. James himself doesn't have much to do, but he has a mom who gets into legal problems every once in a while.

In terms of commercial value, Yu Fei is invincible in the Asian market, and he has also completed the suppression of James in the United States.

In this case, James' camp can only play defensive counterattacks in public opinion, and then patiently wait for Yu Fei to show his feet.

But Yu Fei hadn't produced new black spots for several years.

In this atmosphere, it can be said that fans across the country are waiting for the match between the two.

And Yu Fei cut off these disturbing things and came to Orlando with the team.

In the evening, they entered the arena to warm up.

Before the game began, Yu Fei threw the ball into Durant's hand and let him go head-to-head with himself.

It's a routine before the start of each game.

It's just that Yu Fei's heads-up method is not the kind of game attitude of playing and playing, he is very serious, not only to blow up Durant, but also to spew trash talk.

Today, Yu Fei's desire to attack was particularly strong.

He first shot in front of Durant and then stepped past his defensive dunk to score.

"KD, is it that your mother is not there, so you are not in the state?" Yu Fei asked with a sense of oppression, "Do you want to call her and let her give you a kiss on the phone?" ”

Kevin Durant is the only player in the NBA to kiss his mother on the cheek before every home game.

Durant was visibly touched and whispered, "No, no need. ”

(End of chapter)