The Way of the Center - Chapter 785

“You know Ann… Many people in this league may not win three championship trophies in their lifetime. Look at Cameron, Carter, McGrady, Karl Malone… .. These dazzling names can’t even touch the sides of the O’Brien Cup. I don’t know how I am Ho De and How Neng, who can actually wear three shiny championship rings. For me, That’s enough.” The voice on the other end of the phone paused. An Jie just wanted to open his mouth, but the person on the phone started talking again.

“I was a failed draft pick, Ann. When there was no ball to play, I even worked part-time as a waiter in my uncle’s coffee shop to make ends meet. I never thought about a championship trophy. My only dream at the time was to be able to enter. League, and survive. Even as a small substitute, it is enough for me to support myself and my family. But now, look, I am already a member of the Dynasty team, and I hold three things that I never dreamed of before. A total of three championship rings! I feel that I have no regrets in my career.”

“and so……”

“So, the championship is no longer my goal. It is beyond my imagination to get 3 rings in my career. The Trail Blazers did not offer me a reasonable price for everyone’s contract extension. The price. But the Mavericks…Ann, I really need that money. A functional player like us may be unemployed someday. The Mavericks may not be able to let me win, but they can I save some savings for my future.”

The person on the phone with Anjie is Wesley Matthews. This guy just rejected the 4-year 55 million contract offered by Nell Orsi, and got on the line with the Mavericks who were willing to offer 70 million for 4 years.

An Jie sighed. This is the fourth time he has received such a call this month. Not everyone can have a desire for a championship at any time. When guys like Matthews have won three championship rings, money is the first thing they need to consider.

55 million and 70 million, these two numbers, I am afraid even elementary school students know how to choose.

“I see, Wesley.” Anjie replied weakly while holding the newspaper. He originally thought that a team would never disband as long as the atmosphere in the locker room was good. However, it turns out that NBA is far from simple. Even the San Antonio Spurs have people coming and going every year.

“Hey, Ann… Don’t blame me, okay? I really want to fight alongside you, and I really want to continue to play for the Blazers. But I am different from you. You just wave your hand. A lot of money came to the door. What about me? I don’t want to be the next Anthony Walker.” Anthony Walker, the most notorious NBA star after retiring. After squandering $100 million in two years, he declared bankruptcy and became a negative teaching material for countless NBA players. Matthews now is just thinking about his own practical problems.

“Blam you? You have the right to choose your own life, Matthews. In any case, I won’t blame you. It’s just…what a pity…”

Hanging up, An Jie once again turned his attention to the newspaper.

“The Blazers and Hornets deal is complete, Batum: Thank you for these years with the Blazers!”

“LaMarcus Aldridge officially signed with the Spurs, LaMarcus: This will be a new starting point.”

“Robin Lopez joined New York with 54 million in 4 years, and the Trail Blazers are facing disintegration!?”

“Wesley Matthews is suspected of being in contact with the Mavericks. Could the Blazers become the biggest loser this summer?”

These headlines have become the hottest news of this offseason. A team with a newly established dynasty was completely dismembered this summer.

In fact, this is also normal. After the Mavericks defeated the Heat to win the championship, wasn’t it also completely overthrown during that offseason? After the second three consecutive championships, didn’t the Bulls also become torn apart in one summer? In this business alliance, there are many transactions and signings every year, which is very common.

An Jie had been mentally prepared for this a long time ago, but he didn’t expect that everything would happen so quickly.

In the beginning, Nell Orsi chose to trade Batum, just to free up salary space as much as possible to facilitate the subsequent contract renewal.

Who knows, the Trail Blazers have lost again and again on the issue of contract renewals. Aldridge, Robin Lopez and Matthews, who just called, were all signed by other teams at terribly high prices.

In the eyes of other teams, the important rotation players in the Dynasty team are of course very valuable. Therefore, the prices they offered far exceeded Nell Orsi’s expectations. The Blazers lost Batum this time and failed to retain anyone.

It just so happened that the guys who were signed off were all guys who had already won the championship. For them, the championship is enough. Now, making more money is the number one priority.

Just when the whole league was eyeing the Trail Blazers cake, Lillard’s official statement gave a reassurance.

Lillard said that if he can, he is willing to fight with Anjie forever. He won’t go anywhere, he will always belong to the City of Torn.

However, even if Lillard stays, the Trail Blazers are still badly injured. An Jie couldn’t help feeling a little sad. His dream of winning the championship for the fourth consecutive year will probably be difficult to achieve.

Anjie looked at his teammates who had been signed by other teams in the newspaper, and he sincerely wished these guys what they wanted. But what An Jie wants is farther and farther away from him…

※※※

Throughout August, the rumors of the nba deal were even more exciting than the hundreds of episodes of Korean dramas.

In this era when contract prices are getting bigger, players are getting more and more difficult to sign, and the team’s requirements for players are getting higher and higher. A rich man like the Los Angeles Lakers, even if he spends a lot of money, he can only sign guys such as Hibbert, Bass and Louis Williams.

And Nell Orsi, who doesn’t have such a big deal to squander, will not be able to catch any big fish this year.

Signed Ed Davis, a strong insider who filled Lopez’s vacancy, signed Al Farouk Aminu, a quasi 3D player, and traded Batum to point guard Noah Von Lay With well-performing all-around small forward Gerald Henderson, he traded Dorell White for the tepid rookie guard Cj McCollum. These are what Neil Orsi did his best to supplement the team during the offseason.

Although these few signings are not bad, it is still very difficult to say that the Blazers can reach the height of 74 wins last season.

Anjie did not recruit anyone this year, but the Blazers had one of the busiest summers.

Anjie’s training is still serious, and the beginning of the new season is getting closer.

On September 15, Anjie ended his training in the United States~www.mtlnovel.com~ and flew to Changsha.

This year, the Men’s Basketball Asian Championships will be held in Changsha. By then, Anjie will definitely be the ticket guarantee for this Asian Championship.

The Asian Championships officially kicked off on September 23 and ended on October 3. In other words, when Anjie returned from Changsha, preparations for the new NBA season have officially begun.

In the blink of an eye, the holiday was almost over. Even three months ago, Anjie had just created the dynasty. Even a month ago, Anjie was still living leisurely with his family.

But this is the case with professional athletes. You can never stop. Even if a dynasty has been established, you can still only walk one stop at a time.

After getting on the plane to Changsha, An Jie looked out the window, thoughts full of thoughts.

Starting today, a brand new basketball journey may begin.

As the plane took off, fans all over China were looking forward to An Jie’s arrival sooner.

The 26-year-old An Jie is on the journey again, basketball, never stops!