Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

Different from the slightly crowded urban pattern of New York, there are few high-rise buildings in Los Angeles, and the rich prefer to live in suburbs far away from the city center, or even in satellite cities. For example, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, his mansion is in Bel Air, a city near Los Angeles.

A relatively wealthy town.

There is an old interesting story here. In January 1983, a fire broke out in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s mansion, which was also located in this small city. The mansion covering an area of ​​2,200 square meters and worth a total of US$2.5 million was turned into ruins. The fire also

All the more than 3,000 jazz records and countless basketball memorabilia collected by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were reduced to ashes.

Afterwards, the insurance company only paid $1.5 million to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

However, this seemed to be a tragic past, but it changed because of the fans. Fans from all over the United States sent Kareem Abdul-Jabbar countless letters of condolence, which greatly moved Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and changed his life that was previously isolated from the outside world.

Hence the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who is now well-known to fans. He would celebrate with his teammates and cheer for his teammates on the bench. During timeouts on the court, he would play the violin.

Off the court, he founded a jazz brand, made movies, and shot commercials for American Airlines. He finally had more contact with the world, eased the relationship with his parents, and his relationship with his wife and children became better.

, he began to truly fulfill his responsibilities and obligations as a father, and even wrote his first autobiography.

And this also indirectly affected his career. He originally planned to retire after 15 seasons, but he played until the age of 40 and became the scoring leader in NBA history.

You know, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a very withdrawn person before. Except on the court, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hardly interacted with others off the court, did not attend any gatherings or parties, and did not even have any communication with his teammates in the locker room. Even from 1971-

In 1973, he did not accept any interview from the media for three whole years, and even almost severed ties with his parents.

Everything changed because of the fire, so even though he lost all his belongings, he was always grateful for the fire.

So he still chose this address as a commemoration of the old days and the new life.

It just took Zuo Li a few extra hours to come here.

So when Zuo Li rang the doorbell of the mansion, it was lunch time, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's lunch had just been served on the table.

"So, let me see who's going to visit me in the middle of the day."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ran through the names in his mind, but he didn't have any answers. Today was Christmas Eve, and people of their age would basically choose to stay at home and be with their families.

His children happened to be away, and his wife also went to the city to buy things she needed for tomorrow, so Jabbar quickly rode his beloved motorcycle all the way to the door.

Usually he would ask the nanny at home to bring people in, but today he was in a good mood and seemed to have a vague feeling that something good would happen.

So when he opened the door and saw Zuo Li's smiling face, he felt that his premonition was a little too accurate.

Especially when he saw the basketball in Zuo Li's hand.

"I'm taking the liberty of paying you a visit, Mr. Jabbar. I hope I didn't disturb your holiday mood." Zuo Li bowed slightly and said with a smile.

"Ah, of course not. You are Zuo Li. I recognize you. Hahaha. I'm glad you can come. Although I don't know how you found this place, but... welcome!" Jabbar stepped aside to get out of the way.

On the way back, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pushed his beloved little motorcycle. The originally normal-sized motorcycle looked more like a toy in front of the two giants, but it was obvious that neither of them was thinking about the motorcycle.

"I knew from the beginning that you were that guy's disciple that we would meet one day." Kareem Abdul-Jabbar looked forward, seemingly lost in memories.

"That's an incredible guy. You know, I've always been very conceited about my physical talent. Growing up, no one I met was my opponent. I could easily crush them, not even...

The stunt that needs me is, yes, the biggest impression people have on me, the 'Sky Hook'."

"Until I met that guy."

"That was when I was in high school. I met him for the first time on the street. At that time, he was fighting against a group of people who were taller and stronger than him. It was incredible. He defeated them easily. It was easy. It was easier than imagined.

, he only needs one or two moves to make them dizzy, then fly easily and put the ball in the basket."

"You know, I had almost no opponents in high school in New York at that time, so I challenged him, and then..." Kareem paused, seeming to recall that game.

"I lost."

"This was the first game that I tried my best and still got defeated. It was also one of the most memorable games for me. Even my first NBA championship didn't have as big of an impact on me as he did. That was the first time I realized

, there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the sky.”

"Do you know this feeling?" Jabbar turned to Zuo Li and asked.

"Of course." Zuo Li shrugged.

"Forget it, I've heard your story. It's been a smooth journey and you almost never lost."

Zuo Li shrugged and did not refute. It seemed like this in this life, but Zuo Li had experienced too many failures.

"Anyway, I became friends with that guy. Although we didn't talk about everything, I always thought he was a real genius. It's just a pity that we took different paths. I was still very sorry when he gave up his career."

"But you are all legends, aren't you."

"Maybe." Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sighed. In high school, he was still very autistic and didn't know how to communicate with others. His friendship with the goats was played game by game on the court. After that, he moved to Los Angeles.

They were two grown men again. In that era of underdeveloped information, there was not much exchange of news.

In the end, only the basketball was left.

Yes, this ball was originally given to the goat by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The reason is that the goat is his only opponent who loses more than he wins, and because the goat is also his friend.

It is difficult to become friends with a withdrawn person, but once you become a friend, it is a lifelong thing.

"It's really great that I can still see this ball now." Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took the ball from Zuoli's hand and put it in his hand, as if feeling its weight.

"That guy McCourt..."

"already left."

"That's it..." Jabbar sighed, and then adjusted his mood. At his age, he can basically see away everything.

"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense. I don't believe you came all the way from New York during the holidays just to see me, an old guy. Tell me what you want."

"Become stronger!"

"Huh? Aren't you strong enough? None of these rookies are strong enough for you."

"Well, humility makes people progress, although I think so too." Zuo Li scratched his head: "But it's not enough!"

"Not enough? You are very ambitious."

"Life is endless and progress is endless!"

"Hahahahahaha, good! No wonder you are valued by goats. That's right. This is what basketball players should do. If you are satisfied with a little achievement, it will not make a big difference in the end. The original Michael Jordan was better than

Others are more domineering!"