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Knicks owner James Dolan funded a grand championship celebration parade in New York. The number of fans participating broke the record in NBA history. In addition to local fans, tourists from all over the world joined in the fun.

Yang Rui was the supporting role of the day. Apart from Chinese fans, not many people were interested in him.

Star players are the most popular, especially Alan Houston, whose popularity has almost doubled. People suddenly discovered that in the absence of Ewing, he can also become the core of this team.

Ewing lost the opportunity to win the double MVP. He is currently slightly ahead of O'Neal among the four major centers, behind Olajuwon and David Robinson.

After all, historical status depends on personal honor, not just statistics. This is the sorrow of Malone, Barkley and others. No matter how many points they score, they are also tragic stars.

A temporary stage was set up in Madison Square Garden, and a commendation ceremony was held after the parade, and the mayor spoke at the scene.

Van Gundy, Houston, Ewing and others all said that the team will aim to defend the title next season and work hard to establish a new dynasty.

In the evening, the team held a party in the blues club, and they could bring their families. Yang Rui invited his good buddy Thomas Bentley.

After being busy for nearly 8 months, Yang Rui focused on her career. The only female friend in New York is Scarlett Johansson. Calling her here will be regarded as a pedophile, so she can only hang out with men.

Yang Rui was not the only one who was alone. The 40-year-old Thibodeau was still single, an old bachelor, and came to the party by himself.

General Manager Ernie Grunfeld greeted everyone and asked Yang Rui for a private chat.

"Jerry, what are your plans for the future? We should talk about it." Ernie paused: "Usually those rebuilding teams that don't make the playoffs will look for new coach candidates very early, and the team will contact you. Has it passed you?"

"Yes, there are two teams wanting me to be the head coach." Yang Rui laughed.

"Congratulations, Jerry, this is the best result." Ernie smiled wryly: "I thought about renewing your contract with a high salary, but I know that the teaching assistant job will definitely not satisfy your appetite. Without you, Nick Adams will not win the championship so smoothly."

"Thank you." Yang Rui acquiesced without being modest.

Without him, let alone a championship, the Knicks would not even be able to pass the second round of the season.

In fact, the management recognizes Yang Rui's strength and believes that he has contributed a lot, but if he wants to keep Yang Rui, he must be the head coach of the Knicks.

You can't just replace Van Gundy just after winning the championship, right? There is no such precedent in any major sports league, unless there are many internal conflicts and stars leave to rebuild.

The Knicks are very harmonious internally. If they change coaches now, the image of the team will be ruined. There's no way they would have sacrificed so much to put a young man in charge.

Moreover, the management believes that Yang Rui may not be as good as a coach as an assistant. His age is difficult to suppress the players, and there may be problems within the team.

Yang Rui chatted with Van Gundy and expressed his thoughts.

While Van Gundy congratulated him, he breathed a sigh of relief. For the sake of performance and the championship this season, he can tolerate Yang Ruiyue doing some things. If they cooperate for another season, the assistant coach will always tell him what to do, I'm afraid he will go crazy.

When a person succeeds, his temper will rise.

Van Gundy didn't say anything, but planned to compete with Yang Rui in his heart. Yang Rui went to other places next season. When he continues to lead the Knicks to good results, people will naturally understand who is the best.

Van Gundy wants to become a dynasty coach like Phil Jackson, and his ambitions have grown.

Thomas went to chat with the beautiful woman, Yang Rui was sitting on the side eating, Thibodeau came over with a plate, sat beside him and asked in a low voice, "Jerry, did you talk to them?"

"I said, I am very happy with the Knicks this year, and this kind of thing should not be hidden from them. You will definitely be the team's first assistant coach next season,

Having this championship should give you a raise in salary. "Yang Rui smiled.

Thibodeau looked very serious, and asked: "I want to go to other teams to be the first assistant coach now. How are you talking with there? Have you confirmed the team? Is the coaching staff going to be reorganized?"

Seeing his solemn expression, Yang Rui knew that he was lucky. "You want to go with me? That's great. When I talk about it, add this condition and let you be the first assistant teacher."

"real?"

"Of course, if we go to other teams to win the championship together, some teams will ask you to be the head coach at that time. This is the right choice." Yang Rui is very optimistic about Thibodeau.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Thibodeau was elected the best coach of the year in the Bulls. If his teaching assistant is successful in the future, it will be interesting to be labeled "Jerry Department".

Thibodeau swallowed excitedly and was speechless, he didn't expect Yang Rui to think highly of him so much. In the Knicks, his opinions are rarely adopted, and his main job is to learn and train players.

After two days of consideration, he made this decision. He felt that working as a teaching assistant beside Yang Rui would allow him to learn more and enhance his teaching skills. With Van Gundy, I'm afraid he will become a handyman, and Van Gundy has the final say on everything.

Yang Rui dared to argue with Van Gundy, citing examples and talking about the other party's compromise. Thibodeau thought he didn't have the skill, and he was also an assistant coach. He didn't want to stay in the Knicks.

Van Gundy's specialty is arranging defense, and Thibodeau is the same. How can he usually have room to play? When it comes to the new team, it is not a problem for Thibodeau to copy Van Gundy's defensive system.

Thibodeau sighed: "In this way, we will not be able to get the ring with the team in the opening game next year."

"It doesn't matter, let's save it for now. It's still early to start the game. I have a hunch that this time the labor agreement is not easy to negotiate." Yang Rui knew that everyone was going to have a long vacation.

"Then you have to fight for a longer time to sign. If the season shrinks, it will be difficult to prove your strength." Thibodeau said with some concern.

"We are the champion team, how can we not get results?"

Yang Rui didn't say anything about voluntarily requesting to shorten the contract period, and Thibodeau certainly couldn't understand it.

Thibodeau asked in a low voice: "Can you disclose which two teams contacted you?"

"Bulls and Raptors." Yang Rui replied.

"What? If Jordan doesn't retire, it would be awesome." Thibodeau tried to keep his voice down, unable to hide his excitement.

"I've already rejected the Bulls, so get ready to go to Toronto." Yang Rui smiled.

Thibodeau opened his mouth wide. "Are you kidding, right? Chicago and Toronto, you pick the Raptors?"

"No kidding, I don't like the Bulls. I can be sure that they will be terrible next season, and they won't be able to turn over for a long time. The Raptors are at the bottom this season, and it is easier to make great progress from a low starting point. How good it is."

Thibodeau took a deep breath and accepted the reality. "Okay, Raptors are Raptors, I'll go with you."

"You make decisions quickly enough."

"I trust you."