NBA Dynasty Sniper - Chapter 425
On March 18, 2002, Zhao Dong came to New York to participate in the Nike International Training Camp in 2002.
In fact, although it is an international training camp, there is only one training player from outside the United States, and he is the space trader from China.
“I’ll call you Ah Lian.”
At the hotel, he met Yi Jianlian in advance.
“Brother Dong.”
Yi Jian Lian is excited and authentic.
After watching Zhao Dong’s first game, he became Zhao Dong’s most iron fan. It was so exciting to see a real person.
Zhao Dong has made arrangements for the U.S. League. Like Dayao, he will go to Duke University and enroll in May.
He has changed the birth date of UAE through Liu Yumin. In October 1984, he is now 17 and a half years old, the same age as when Dayao came to the United States.
It was his parents who accompanied UAE to the United States.
The parents of the UAE are both from the former Guangdong handball team. In 1986, the handball team was disbanded. The two of them went to work at the Shenzhen Post Office. This time they had to ask for leave.
Zhao Dong had a meal with the Uah Lian family and talked about some topics that should be paid attention to in the United States.
The sports quality of the UAE is undoubtedly top-notch in China. From now on, the best professional training will be carried out. The plasticity is very strong. He believes that after several years of training in the NCAA, the UAE will have a better career in the future.
This year’s training camp attracted a lot of NBA scouts.
The reason is simple. There are many potential rookies this year, such as James LeBron, the nation’s top high school student, Carmelo Anthony, Nene, Amalay Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, and Dway Enwed, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, etc. are all draft picks in the next few years.
These college or high school students have basically been in the sight of countless fans since the beginning of junior high school. Their first game was recorded by these fans, and each of their information overlapped more than two feet.
“You know, flying dragon is coming today.” Baby-faced Chris Paul shouted among the crowd in the training camp.
“Everyone knows, the media has reported it.” James LeBron said.
“Hey, LeBron, tell me the truth, how old are you?” Paul asked curiously.
“Chris, tell me the truth, how old are you?” James LeBron said uncomfortably.
“Hey, Chris.”
Then Wade squeezed over and patted Chris Paul on the head.
“Don’t touch my head, take your hand away.” Chris pushed away Wade’s hand furiously.
He doesn’t like someone touching his head the least. It will make him look like a child. He is a baby face, which is really annoying.
Wade smiled awkwardly.
“Hey, look, Feilong is here.” Someone shouted at this moment.
As soon as Zhao Dong showed up, he was surrounded by some media. After dismissing the media, the rookies participating in the training camp surrounded him again.
He took a look and found that many future superstars and even super giants are familiar faces.
Seeing these future superstars, Chaoju, looked at him with admiration, a sense of vanity emerged spontaneously.
“Flying dragon, I want to single with you.” The brave Chris Paul suddenly exclaimed.
“Oh!”
Other rookies and media, as well as scouts, couldn’t help exclaiming.
Zhao Dong smiled, and walked to Paul.
Paul couldn’t help taking a step back, but unwilling to be outdone, he immediately stood back.
“How old are you?” Zhao Dong asked.
“Haha…” Everyone present laughed.
Paul was a little bit ashamed and angry, but in front of Zhao Dong he didn’t dare to be too presumptuous, so he had to honestly say: “I was in May 1985, and I will soon be 17 years old.”
Zhao Dong raised his hand and touched Paul’s head. He moved too fast and his arms were long. The latter gave in and was held down.
“Do you have 175 cm?” Zhao Dong asked curiously.
“I’m 178 centimeters now.” Paul, who was pressed by Zhao Dong, said angrily.
He struggled hard, still struggling out of Zhao Dong’s clutches, but didn’t dare to get angry like Wade, so he had to sulk himself.
“How is the breakthrough technique?” Zhao Dong asked again.
When asked about this, Paul lifted his spirits up and said like a treasure: “Flying Dragon, I have learned your rhythm control technique for breakthrough with the ball for several years. Now it is very good. There is no one that I can’t break through. My ability to get rid of is superb.”
Zhao Dong was stunned. Well, his breakthrough with the ball is Paul’s technique. Did he learn it again?
At this time, someone drew closer, and Zhao Dong saw that it was James LeBron.
The Emperor Zhan of this year is actually the same appearance as twenty years later. Anyway, his biggest advantage is that he doesn’t show much old age. It is estimated that he will be like this in fifty years, and his typical youth will always be there. Of course, the disadvantage is that he has never been younger.
“Hey, Flying Dragon.”
James LeBron saw Zhao Dong turn his head to look at him, and hurriedly shouted.
“He’s James LeBron, he’s still in his third year of high school, he’s a rough guy, he always dribbles, he just dunks with one hand.” Paul shouted immediately.
“Who is rough? Who is walking?”
James LeBron jumped up, frustrated, and seemed to be fighting Paul.
Zhao Dong laughed as he watched.
After spending several hours in the training camp, he left.
Agent Ringo Wells followed Yi Jianlian, and the next thing about the Arab League will be left to him. After the Arab League enters the NBA, it will be signed by him.
Time flies quickly. On June 21, 2002, Zhao Dong led his team to defeat the Nets again in the finals, harvesting his second championship in the Trail Blazers and his sixth championship.
He has decided to get the dynasty in the Blazers before leaving the NBA, so in the next year, he will continue to play in the NBA.
The 0203 season started at the end of the tenth in 2002. Not long after the beginning, SARS broke out in China.
This panicking epidemic lasted for the entire season. In May, the epidemics in BJ and Hong Kong reached their worst, and Zhao Dong once again led his team to eliminate the Lakers and enter the finals.
He had to make several phone calls with his home every day, and repeatedly explained that his mother should pay attention to taking care of the old man and the old lady, and let the two elders stay in the yard instead of going out.
In mid-June, Zhao Dong once again led the team to defeat the Nets, winning his seventh championship for seven consecutive years, and also laid a great dynasty for the Blazers.
Back in Portland, the management organized a grand parade to celebrate, which lasted for three full days.
“Linger, you can inform the management.”
On June 20, 2003, Zhao Dong notified Ringer Wells and informed him of his decision.
“Do you really want to retire?”
Wells had known Zhao Dong’s thoughts, but now he couldn’t help being very disappointed.
Zhao Dong has just turned 26. This is the peak period. It is too early to retire now. He can run the NBA for at least five to eight years, and even dominate an era.
“Heh, if I continue to fight, there is no longer any challenge. Wouldn’t it be better to go to a new place and continue the next challenge?” Zhao Dong smiled.
Wells smiled bitterly: “But if you go to play in the NFL, let’s not talk about how you are playing. Even if you play well, you can’t guarantee the championship, right?”
Nodded, Zhao Dong smiled and said: “Of course, the NFL is very different from the NBA. The NBA can play five, but the NFL is impossible. It is a real team sport. Any position has weaknesses or even a little luck. To the championship.”
“That way you will face a lot of failures? You are the undefeated overlord in the NBA.” Wells sighed.
Zhao Dong shook his head and said: “Undefeated is actually the most uncomfortable, lonely!”
Wells opened his mouth and shook his head with a wry smile. He really couldn’t understand Zhao Dong’s thoughts.
He has never met someone like Zhao Dong. It was a helpless move when Jordan retired to play baseball for the first time, and Zhao Dong really wanted to play football now.
“what?”
Hearing what Wells said, Zhao Dong was about to change his career to play in the NFL. The Blazers’ general manager Wetterst was stunned. A bolt from the blue!
Owner Paul Allen was equally shocked when he learned the news.
But they couldn’t change Zhao Dong’s decision. In that case, and the Blazers had already played a dynasty, they had no choice but to let go.
Zhao Dong still has a two-year contract with an amount of up to 69 million US dollars. Paul Allen generously stated that he will continue to pay Zhao Dong’s salary, even if he occupies a spot on the team.
However, Zhao Dong would definitely not want this bargain. After Allen repeatedly requested, he repeatedly refused and terminated the contract with the Blazers.
On the 21st, after the two parties had negotiated, the management notified the alliance.
“…”
After David Stern learned the news, he felt nothing was wrong, and he didn’t speak for a long time.
But in the end, it was strange that he didn’t say anything to save Zhao Dong.
In fact, it is very simple. After Zhao Dong entered the league in 1996, his performance was too defying. The championship never left him behind. He won seven consecutive championships. This has actually seriously affected the balance.
Of course, if Zhao Dong himself does not leave, he will continue to use it as the facade of the alliance, because Zhao Dong brings great benefits.
But now that Zhao Dong wants to leave by himself, he doesn’t want to stay, and his mood is very complicated.
On the 22nd, the Blazers announced through the media that the team and Zhao Dong will hold a press conference at the Portland Hilton Hotel at 12 noon on the 24th. Zhao Dong will announce a very important thing.
After completing a season’s broadcast mission, Zhang Fangyi and others are also preparing to return to China. They have already arrived in Los Angeles and are preparing to start from here, and tomorrow’s air tickets.
In the hotel, Yang Yi suddenly received the news that Zhao Dong and the Blazers were preparing to hold a press conference, and immediately discussed with Su Qun and them.
“Director Zhang, Su Qun, Zhenger Bajing is holding a press conference. I don’t know what it is? Shall we go and have a look?” Yang Yi asked.
“We have all bought the opportunity, let’s call and ask Zhao Dong first.” Zhang Gongyi said.
“Okay, let’s ask you that guide.” Yang Yi said quickly.
Zhang Yangyi nodded with a smile, and immediately dialed Zhao Dong’s phone, and the answer was very fast over there, and the call was made after three rings.
“Director Zhang, haven’t you boarded the plane yet?”
Of course, Zhao Dong and Zhang Yangliang knew each other very well, knowing that they were leaving.
“Zhao Dong, is there anything important for you to develop the conference?” Zhang Liangyi said hurriedly.
“Oh, yes, I am going to retire.” Zhao Dong said.
“Oh, retired!”
Zhang Liangyi nodded, did not respond, and when he spoke, he suddenly froze and exclaimed in a louder voice: “Retire? You, who, who retired?”
Seeing Zhang Yangyi stuttering in surprise, Su Qun and Yang Yi were also stunned, not knowing what happened.
“Yes, I retired. Director Zhang, I have already got all the honors and achievements I want to get in the NBA. Here I am no longer interested in playing anymore. I am going to another sport.”
In addition to the home, there is also the agent Wells. Zhao Dong’s retirement has never been revealed. Zhang Yangyang and the others don’t know anything about it. Surprise is inevitable, so Zhao Dong immediately explained it.
“Playing in the NFL?” Zhang Yangyi was dumbfounded, looked at Suqun and the others, and said: “Zhao Dong is going to retire from the NBA and change his job to play in the NFL?”
“…”
Su Qun and the others were confused, dumbfounded, and looked at each other. There was no reaction in their minds, and they couldn’t turn around. Everyone fell silent and didn’t know what to say.
Zhang Fangyi talked with Zhao Dong for a long time before hanging up.
“He told us not to attend this press conference. I just said on the phone to talk, but I think he still has to stay. If he really goes to the NFL, our station must follow up and report. In this way, I will talk to the station first. Get in touch.” Zhang Lifang said.
On the 24th, many media reporters arrived in Portland.
Except for CCTV Zhang Fangyi and others, other media reporters have not touched any news. I don’t know what to announce at this press conference. However, regarding Zhao Dong’s press conference, and Lindsay’s background in the world financial industry, the media are very Many major media in the United States have arrived, and major media from other countries have also arrived, not just the media in the sports world.
After Zhang Yangliang consulted their superiors, they also stayed and rushed to Portland, ready to follow the news.
Even the Sports Department of CCTV has been in meetings to discuss NFL issues in the past two days. If Zhao Dong really goes to the NFL, with his identity in the international sports world and the influence of the domestic sports world, CCTV may consider broadcasting NFL games.
“Everyone, I officially announce here that I will retire from the NBA.”
At noon, Zhao Dong came to the press conference site, looking at the crowded reporters, he announced a news that made all reporters dumbfounded.
“what?”
“Am I wrong?”
“Feilong, are you kidding me?”
“It’s not funny.”
After the reporters reacted, the entire conference hall was in chaos and noisy.
“It’s really playing.”
“Next year is the Olympic year, what about the men’s basketball team?”
“Just retired from the NBA, should the national team play, right?”
In the front row, Zhang Yangliang and others occupied the best position. After Zhao Dong told so many reporters about his retirement, the few people really believed it at this time, and they discussed some of their concerns in a low voice.
After the scene calmed down, Zhao Dong continued: “You heard me right, and I’m not joking. I will retire from the NBA and leave the sport of basketball.”
“Why?”
A reporter from a local sports newspaper shouted excitedly below.
Zhao Dong smiled and said: “It’s very simple. Since entering the league, in seven seasons, I have not encountered a failure. I am tired of winning and can’t feel the fun of this sport. I don’t feel the challenge from here. I want to leave here to challenge another sport, I need a new start.”
Next, he fell into countless questions from reporters.
“Feilong, after leaving basketball…”
After asking for a long time, some media finally asked about the next sport that Zhao Dong wanted to engage in.
“NFL, I will enter this league.” Zhao Dong replied.
“According to the data, you practiced rugby for a period of time in college, but your level was not very good. You failed to join the school football team. Do you have confidence in this sport now?” a New York reporter asked.
Zhao Dong laughed a few times and said: “Your information is very accurate. The first school team I applied for was indeed the football team. Unfortunately, they didn’t like me and thought that my quality was not good. Then I joined the basketball team. .
I also practiced rugby skills if I had time in those two years. I was only interested, and the technical level was really not very good.
But now my physical fitness is pretty good, which will give me greater confidence and believe that I can have a chance to play in the NFL. “
“So, you have contacted the team, is it the New York Jets?” the reporter asked.
“Yes, I did contact the Jets. As early as when I sold the team, I told them that one day I retired from the NBA and they wanted to give me a chance to join them. They agreed.” Zhao Dong smiled.
“For the NFL career, do you have any career goals?” a reporter asked.
“The first goal is to fight for the chance to play. Of course I also want to win the Super Bowl, which is an incredible goal for me now. As I said, giving up the NBA and going to the NFL is a new challenge. I may fail. , Became one of countless people on the fringe of the NFL, but I am looking forward to a new start ~ www.mtlnovel.com ~ Zhao Dongdao.
“So which position do you want to play? Defensive team, offensive team or secret service team?” another reporter asked loudly.
“My skills are average. I will conduct a demonstration and analysis with the coaching staff during the offseason, and then determine my position. After that, I will strengthen relevant technical training. Of course, I should first be a substitute and strive for a chance to play The first thing I want to do, I said.” Zhao Dong smiled.
“In your capacity, a main force should be easy, right?” the reporter said.
“No, I will not use other identities and strengths to help me compete in the team. That would be unfair to other people and it would be a challenge for me. If I want to do that, why should I leave the NBA? ?”
Zhao Dong finally emphasized: “I only need a level playing field.”
As soon as the press conference ended, the news of Zhao Dong’s retirement from the NBA spread from the scene and quickly spread to the world.
Regardless of how the media reacted, the NBA was directly bombed.