The Way of the Center - Chapter 784
When Anjie and Catherine took their children to cook a fire in a snow hut somewhere in Australia, more than a month has passed since Anjie created the dynasty.
After more than a month, Anjie’s enthusiasm for creating a dynasty has gradually subsided. In the NBA world, I also said goodbye to the fans for the time being.
An Jie’s family had a rare opportunity to spend their leisure time in Australia, which was freezing and snowy at this time, to spend the anniversary of An Jie and Catherine’s second year of marriage.
During their time in Australia, they came to camp in the snow-capped mountains. Although the cold climate here is not very suitable for living, it is also a very good experience to be quiet for a period of time in a white world.
In the deep mountains and old forests, mobile phone signals are sometimes missing. An Jie is now almost completely isolated from the outside world. In a week’s time, he only hopes that he can be quiet for a week.
This week may be Anjie’s most leisure time in recent years. No phone, no hustle and bustle of the city. Yes, it’s just the snowy scenery, the warm fireplace in the cabin and the company of the family.
In this way, on the last night of Anjie and Catherine’s vacation, the originally peaceful life was suddenly broken.
“Well, it’s so fragrant!” An Jie approached Catherine and smelled the umami from the pot. The fish Anjie went to catch on the freezing river at noon was really fresh and delicious.
“Look at you! Take Xiao Ke to wash your hands. The meal will be ready soon.” Catherine kissed Anjie on the cheek and urged the two of them to prepare for dinner.
An Jie picked up his son and was about to walk to the bathroom. Outside the wooden house where they lived, there was a knock on the door at this moment!
“Boom boom boom!” Impatient knocks sounded continuously. In this uninhabited place in Liao, the sudden knock on the door shocked Catherine.
Anjie motioned to Catherine to hide behind him with her son, while he picked up the hunting rifle and leaned towards the door.
“Who is it?” An Jie asked loudly, but because of the heavy snow outside, An Jie did not hear clearly the answer from the visitor.
“Boom boom boom!” Just when An Jie hesitated, the knock on the door sounded again. An Jie swallowed. This kind of house in the snow is really similar to some horror movie scenes now.
An Jie picked up the shotgun and opened the door of the cabin. Suddenly, a cold wind hit, and it seemed that the snow outside was not small.
A man in a cotton-padded jacket jumped into the wooden house and quickly closed the door. The visitor took off his hat, and An Jie also recognized the man in front of him.
“Mr. Meslav? Why are you here?” Anjie opened his mouth in surprise. At this time, shouldn’t Meslav enjoy the beach in sunny Barcelona?
“Damn it, you choose such a place for vacation, it’s really **** hard to find! I asked people from the travel company, and they wouldn’t disclose any information to me! Fortunately, a guy recognized me as your manager. Will bring me here, or I’ll never be able to find it here!” Meslav said, and sat down by the fireplace. Just outside, this guy must have been frozen.
“I’ll be going back one day on holiday. Why are you rushing over to find me?” An Jie’s expression became serious, and An Jie had said to Meslav before leaving for Australia. When he is on vacation, it is very likely that he will not be able to communicate normally with the outside world. Unless there is something urgent, don’t bother him that week. Now that Meslav has appeared, there is only one possibility, something big is about to happen or has already happened!
“One day? I’m afraid that if you wait another day to go out, the whole world will change! Did you know, Ann, the old fox, **Vicci, is now eating seafood and talking about the future with Aldridge!” Meslav was very excited. Although theoretically speaking, who Aldridge eats with has nothing to do with him and Anjie. But now that news about Aldridge’s upcoming signing with the Spurs is flying all over the sky, Meslav has to worry about it.
After all, if Aldridge really leaves, then the strength of the Trail Blazers next season will definitely be greatly reduced.
“Oh, he told me about it.” An Jie’s expression was very calm, because An Jie and Aldridge had discussed this matter seriously a week ago. It is precisely because of the advice of Anjie that Aldridge will now be in high-profile contact with the Spurs.
“What!? You told him? You…he…The Blazers have just created a dynasty, and you are in full swing. Aldridge, why does he want to go!?” When Moslav heard this, he was even more puzzled. Isn’t it the favorite of modern basketball players to play on a stable championship team?
“LaMarcus is like me. He has already held three championship rings for three consecutive years. The period of creation of the dynasty must be very precious to him. LaMarcus is the honor he deserves. Portland has been taken. So now, what he needs is not to continue to assist me in Portland, but to find a place where he can be the real core, to create a piece of his own glory. To put it bluntly, He doesn’t want to be a second-hand to win the championship, but to become the true owner of a team. Moreover, there is enough room for the Spurs to give LaMarcus a decent contract. But pioneering However, he couldn’t do this.” An Jie’s mind flashed back through the bits and pieces he had talked with Aldridge that night.
I have been in Portland for four years, and the fifth year will be coming soon. In these four or five years, Aldridge also assisted Anjie for four or five years. And, there has never been a complaint.
When it comes to winning, An Jie is mentioned the most. When the team record is outstanding, the most shining point is also Anjie. Aldridge? This low-key guy is like a rock at the grassroots level. No one cares too much about him, but without him, the Blazers’ “high-rise” will not be built.
Before winning the championship, Aldridge was completely able to endure surrender under one person. After all, as long as you can win the championship, you can say anything.
But now, the championship Aldridge has taken three, he has completed his previous goal. Simply winning the championship under the protection of others is no longer able to satisfy Aldridge’s requirements for himself.
Next, he does not want his entire career to live in the shadow of others. This guy also hopes to use his own strength to go out and make a foray. Maybe he can also create his own brilliance?
It is precisely because of this that Anjie can understand Aldridge’s choice. Although he didn’t want Aldridge to leave from his heart, NBA is such a cruel business field. And he, Anjie, has no right to prevent others from pursuing their dreams.
Whether it was the Bulls dynasty of the year or the Lakers dynasty led by the “ok” combination, none of these dynasty teams can never be disbanded. There is no permanent banquet in the world, and Angel knows this sentence better than anyone else.
Last summer, Ricard warned himself. The group of people with whom they are fighting now will most likely not be together in the next year. An Jie, who has been mentally prepared for a long time, can only respect other people’s choices now.
“Come on, Mr. Moslav, don’t know what to do. Catherine made a fish today, and I only went fishing in the lake in the morning. Come on, let’s talk about it after dinner.” An Jie looked nonchalant on the surface, but in his heart, Still tasted a bit of bitterness.
The Portland Trail Blazers next season, God knows what it will be like…
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Aldridge hung up the phone with An Jie. The last words An Jie said on the phone was that he hoped that he would succeed.
Although Aldridge knew that doing so by himself, how much hurt Anjie’s heart. But at the same time, Aldridge didn’t want to live under Anjie’s aura all his life.
The gdp is old and Duncan is about to retire. **Vicci and Duncan promised in the talks that Aldridge will get a central position under the Spurs system. Duncan even clapped his chest and said that he would be willing to substitute Aldridge next season.
The sincerity of the Spurs Aldridge saw that Portland’s scenery is certainly good. But people cannot live under the shade of the shady trees all their lives. Sometimes, if you go out and walk around, you will find a completely different world.
“How about, Mr. LaMarcus?” Spurs general manager rc-Buford looked at Aldridge after the call, then looked at the contract on the table.
“No problem!” Aldridge sat in a chair ~www.mtlnovel.com~ and took a deep breath. He knew that his signature would completely change the alliance pattern. This signature of my own will write a sentence for my nine-year career as a pioneer. This own signature will mean that from now on, he will be alone!
In the end, Aldridge signed the four-year contract worth 90 million in front of him.
The moment he signed his name, all the pictures of the Blazers over the past few years flashed in Aldridge’s mind.
Although the old days were very good, Aldridge knew that he had time to open a new chapter!
Aldridge officially signed the Spurs as a free agent, which also means that the trailblazer who created the dynasty has begun to disband.
While wishing Aldridge in his heart, An Jie must have never thought of it. Aldridge’s departure was just the tip of the iceberg in this turbulent summer.
As Moslav and Ricard said, this world is about to change…