basketball never sleeps

Chapter 166 The Last Jersey

"Enter the East Battle!!"

On the bench, Damon Jones, one of the Heat's three most valuable players, howled excitedly.

But his teammates on both sides did not behave as usual. Laettner even slapped him on the back of the head and pulled him back to cover his mouth.

Only then did the little man, who had an out-of-touch nature, realize that something was wrong with the atmosphere around him.

"Stand up, boys, stand up."

Pat Riley, from behind his seat, slapped the players one after another.

At this moment, the iron-blooded coach, who was thinking about how to kill his opponent, showed a rare warmth on his face.

The game ended, but no one of the 18,345 spectators at Conseco Arena wanted to leave.

11 of 16 shots, 27 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 fouls, and 2 turnovers. This was Miller's last performance in Indiana.

Because this farewell may be an eternal farewell.

The most important thing is that Mo Wen can still become a completely free agent without paying any price, as long as there is enough salary space to sign him.

Fans were lamenting the end of an era because of Miller's retirement, and were amazed by the rapid rise of newcomers when Mo Wen had another 30+ triple-double.

Looking at Miller's jersey, he remembered the copy he had used to win against Joe Gang Leader before, and accepted it in a daze.

"Reg-gie!"

Those who worship and admire Miller are not just because of his three-pointers. In fact, Miller's three-pointers have not been the most accurate in the league. People are eager to see a real fighter on the court. People are eager to see what they are watching.

He still refuses to give up the game even when there seems to be no chance of a comeback. People are eager to see a player give everything for a team.

After the Heat players left the game, Larry Bird took out the microphone and walked to the center of the court with Miller for an interview. The fans' shouts also changed from Miller's name to——

There aren't that many words between opponents.

He likes to hype himself up, but his devotion and purity to basketball are also visible.

"You're so rude, Shaq."

I only saw half of the report, and many team general managers or senior executives started calling contacts to confirm the authenticity of the matter.

"Reg-gie!"

Compared with the Pacers, who have rich experience in winning against them, the Heat's damage and impact on the Pistons was obviously greater.

···

After receiving a large package of signed jerseys, James grabbed Mo Wen's hand with no pretense at all.

Mo Wen breathed a sigh of relief, Los Angeles? Los Angeles is good.

"I hate you, brother."

Mo Wen's mouth twitched. Do the team owners in the Great Lakes region have a yacht per capita?

And, are you sure you can control this guy?

"Reg-gie!"

Xiao Ao, who was equally sad, wanted to arrange a set for Mo Wen, but Mo Wen's eyes stopped his impulse.

"I thought this situation would only happen next season, but I didn't expect that they couldn't help it before this season was over."

"Damn it, you shouldn't have collected that jersey. My phone has been inundated with calls from those general managers for the past two days."

No one in the arena can keep their eyeballs dry.

"My graduation ceremony is on June 22nd, and Ruth will also go back. If you have time then, would you like to go to New York with us? We can use the school's equipment to give you another comprehensive examination?

"

At this time, it is no longer a matter of simply competing for salary and money.

After the hug, Miller patted Mo Wen's chest twice, and Mo Wen patted Miller's shoulders twice.

Mo Wen, who was leaning on Ao Pang, sighed.

The Heat were able to solve the problem within 6 games when both of the team's leading scorers were injured. Even as the defending champion, they were unsure of this kind of suppression.

"Thank you for your love too, old man!"

"Your status has risen too fast now. I don't dare to accept endorsement invitations for you easily. I feel that within two years you will become a more terrifying money printing machine than Shaq. But, if you renew your contract..."

·.”

"Just hate?"

[It is reported that after Miller retired, the jersey he last wore was not kept or donated to the team, but was given to a player.]

Throughout his career, there have been many highlights and many dark spots. He likes to portray himself as a villain. The autobiography he wrote for himself in 1999 is titled "I Love Being the Enemy".

The fans who had shouted their voices hoarse during the game did not spare their throats, and the uniform cheers were louder and louder.

"Oh, good luck to you then."

Gouzi, you have changed. Last year, Toronto was still in northern Myanmar in your description. How come this year, northern Myanmar has become a paradise?

So, who says Americans can’t give gifts?

A broken...memorable jersey made him owe someone a favor.

Our new boss is very rich and even rented a big yacht for me this year. When the time comes, I will call Dwyane and CB and we can go fishing on Lake Erie together."

So does Miller.

"Fight for another year!"

I don’t know when the noisy sounds on the sidelines started to gradually converge into one word.

They're all in a hurry!

He was tired, and he could feel that his presence was becoming less and less helpful to the team.

General managers of each team: Shut up and take my money!

“···”

The two looked at each other for two seconds before starting to hug.

Miller exited the tunnel for the last time, with tears in his eyes, gently patting the "Indiana" on the chest of his jersey with one hand, while pointing his index finger high to the sky with the other hand.

O'Fay, who can still force them into the "Wallace Double Package", Wade, whose breakthrough ability can compete for the top spot in the league, and Mo Wen, who has recently overwhelmed the Detroit media with his 50-point triple-double.

Then we can only talk about feelings.

After completing his final performance, Mo Wen left the court quietly like a passerby without being disturbed, and stepped aside, waiting for the post-game hug like other Heat players.

"Don't forget your previous promise!"

If a walker wants to go further, he must metabolize.

Bosh put his arms around Mo Wen's shoulders and painted a pie with a vulgar look on his face.

"You'll see."

After some deliberation, Xu hung up the call from Mr. Baylor. Humane looked at Mo Wen tiredly.

Aopang raised his eyebrows and stretched out his big black hand to rub Mo Wen's hair.

What makes so many people anxious is none other than Mo Wen, who only signed a 2+1 contract (third-year player option).

No manager would be confused by seeing this kind of player.

···

"Mo, do you want to come to Toronto to fish with me in the off season? Miami is too hot in the summer, not suitable for vacation. Our team manager promised to lend me a yacht, which is quite big. Then we can invite a few girls to come with us...

·Hehehehe."

"Really? I'm just telling you what you did."

When reporters asked Miller with the expectations of fans, Miller just smiled and said firmly

The Baotuan itself is very cheap, let alone the finished Baotuan.

"The Last Jersey"

"I can understand that this is the mercy of the executioner?"

Everyone can offer similar salaries. If you give too much, just like Garnett, you will eat up the team's salary space. You will not be able to make signings, and there will still be problems in the future.

The conversion was successful, right?

"Not suitable for vacation? The security guard over where I live told me that you made ten appointments a week. Do you want to explain it first? I also know your girlfriend's phone number. If you can't explain it to me, you can explain it to her."

"Fight for another year!"

"It would be nice if the divisions were still based on wins. In that case, Indiana's opponent should be us."

An inconspicuous news report landed on the desks of general managers of major NBA teams.

···

In front of the TV, the Pistons' starting five looked at the scene and fell into deep thought.

This year, in addition to the slightly shallower bench depth, the Pacers' defensive ability is about a 50-50 level with the Pistons.

When a whale falls, everything comes alive, and Miller's farewell also became a carnival for the media.

In the post-game hug session, the sadness on the faces of other Pacers players was a bit more sad than Miller's.

"Have you signed all these jerseys? Thank you so much. How about this? Are you free in the summer? If you are free, I will be my host and invite you to go to Cleveland and have fun. Although the outside world always says that we are not interesting, but I will tell you

He said, we still have interesting places and good food there.

Leaving is the last contribution he can make to this team.

However, the sighs of several people did not last long, because when they quickly realized their opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals, they unconsciously became solemn just thinking about it.

"How many rooms are there? Three are not available, two are considered, one... you can pack your things now."

"Don't worry, next year will be my last year here. I haven't decided where I'm going to go, and I still don't know what it will be like in one year. I won't be in a hurry to see when the time comes." Mo Wen said with certainty.

Think about it, Mo Wen, who will only be 22 years old next year, has a mature style of play, good offensive and defensive skills, top organizational skills, his performance in the playoffs is comparable to that of a superstar, he has a ring, he is handsome, and he is sitting on the Chinese market.

When I looked back and realized what I was doing, I was already on the team bus.

It can be said that there are transaction reasons in his contract, and since his status was not high last year, there is still some reason for it.

Although they won the game, most of the Heat players, including Mo Wen, didn't feel too happy.

But if you choose to renew your contract with the Heat...

Then wouldn’t he become a beggar with a golden rice bowl?

Originally, Mo Wen thought that the matter would be left to Humane, but he did not expect that telephone communication was only the most basic.

"Speaking of which, have you considered which city you want to go to in the future? It's not impossible to stay in Miami, but I have to remind you that even if you win three consecutive championships, the increase in your business value will be limited."

Dig deep? Dig deep!

···

"Hey, honey, I'm going on vacation in two weeks. Do you want to come to California to play when you take a break?" The girl's light and sweet voice came from the other side of the phone.

···

At night, Catherine went to Mo Wen for massage as usual.

Miller has worked hard for the team for 18 years. He has just retired and the sweat on the floor hasn't dried yet, so you ask him to help the team recruit others?

What a scumbag!

Therefore, at this moment, both those who like him and those who hate others have put aside their prejudices and expressed their respect for this man who dedicated his life to basketball and this city.

After calling the landlord, he robbed the landlord again, then turned around and doubled it, so why did he still dig deeper after playing his cards?

This will never be the last time Miller appears at Conseco Arena. His jersey will undoubtedly be retired here, and he will also enjoy the celebration after entering the Hall of Fame here, just those sharp three-pointers.

There will be no more balls.

"Thanks for the trash talk, I loved it, asshole!"

[In the subsequent press conference, Miller also praised the man lavishly, and changed his attitude of not looking down on anyone in the past, expressing his optimism for the man's future. ]

"Uh...LeBron, it's less than 300 kilometers from Cleveland to Detroit."

Human groaned.

"The Magician: Miller's Greatness Needs No Proof"

"What a bad night."

"California, which city? Sacramento?" Mo Wen raised his eyebrows, and his mind quickly assessed the risk of being caught on the spot by T800.

"30-point triple-double, he ended Miller's dream"

Especially the veterans in the team, they all seemed worried.

"Death to the pervert!"

No, Bird, where is your face?

Billups shook his head and sighed.

Mo Wen sighed.

You just fell in love with someone after they gave you a beating?

What the hell!

After the press conference, he was exhausted and at the lowest alert, Miller came to him and said he wanted to lose to the championship team, and then handed him the jersey.

Especially Artai, this bastard didn't cry, he just felt like his soul had been drained out. It wasn't until Mo Wen walked up to him that he regained some energy.

···

"A crucial victory sent away a great player"

Because they have not stayed for three seasons, the Heat do not have unheard of bird rights and cannot extend the contract with the cap, but can apply the early bird clause (players who have stayed with a team for two years can renew with 175% of the increase cap).

But if you sign for at least 2 years), you won't be able to get a salary that matches his worth.

In a few months, the Pacers will come back, but Reggie Miller will no longer be on this team.

He wiped away the tears with some embarrassment, raised his head and looked around at the fans, with a happy smile on his face.

"No, of course I'm going to Los Angeles. The main reason is that my father doesn't want me to go alone. He said it's not very safe even if there are bodyguards there..."

Walked all the way to the main owner Reggie Miller.

Hamilton said sadly.

The two of them exchanged punches after a wave of passion before they separated coughing.

This was the last image he left to Indiana as a player.

"No."

"Next time we meet, I will definitely defeat you."

"Fight for another year!"

Miller did it all.

What? Don’t become a free agent until the end of next season. That’s not a hurry...what a ghost!

18 years ago, Miller was not popular as soon as he arrived here. At that time, he was just a skinny boy from California with no relatives, friends or acquaintances. Even after the Pacers selected him, local fans protested. They all thought

Stephen Alford, who led Indiana University to the championship, was more qualified to be voted out, but Miller conquered the fans here little by little with his consistent training attitude and endless desperate moves on the field.

Mo Wen nodded helplessly.

A completely free man, that is to say, Mo Wen can go anywhere according to his own will.

"Reggie Miller bids farewell empty-handed, counting the victims of the Bulls dynasty"

[But this jersey that represents heritage was not handed over to the Pacers players, but to the man who personally buried the Pacers and his dreams.]

[We all know Miller’s character, so I think there must be more meanings worth digging into...]

"···"

···

Miller should be the last star in the league who can win a city without a championship.

"That's good. If we eliminated Reggie for three consecutive years, it would be more difficult for him to accept."

Because of the rules of this contract, Mo Wen will have the opportunity to break out of the contract and become a completely free agent after the end of next season.

"I have already communicated with Riley and leave this matter to us. Don't say anything to the public later. Before the playoffs, just train at home and in the arena."

Mo Wen's current salary is 175% of RMB 600, which is just over ten million, not even as high as 30-year-old Nash.

Damn it, someone's jumping the gun!

Whether it's SuperSonics general manager Rich Sander who is still preparing for the tiebreaker with the Spurs; or Isiah Thomas, who is waiting on the garbage dump in New York for the "famous coach to arrive" to turn waste into treasure;

The raptors and grizzlies are looking for torches in the north wind, and the eagles, hornets, and jazz who have been struggling for years are as hungry for qualified bosses as they are for websites...

Since coming to the United States, he has been to Los Angeles 10 times, but he has never been able to take a good tour of Los Santos on the west coast.

He didn't like Miller's bad mouth, but Miller was once his idol, and his playing style was actually imitated from Miller.

"Ah, by the way, there is an uncle over there who said that if I go to Los Angeles, he can lend me a big yacht. Before, my parents only let me go on small yachts. Hmm, this time I want to see what kind of things are on the big yacht.

What’s different!”

After hearing this, Mo Wen's smile froze again.

Sterling or Bass?

That old white man Sterling probably won't play with these flowers.

That's the Bass family.

Hiss, wouldn't a snake suddenly pop out of that yacht?

Still cultivating immortality...

(End of chapter)