The rest is just noise

The league was extremely angry about Malone's trade. In the initial stage, they deliberately supported the Rockets and used their power to prevent this signing that was clearly in line with the rules but destroyed the balance.

This leads to another force - the players association.

Over the years, Larry Fleischer, a lawyer who has been committed to helping the Players Association safeguard and fight for rights and create a better life, has served within the association for decades. Presidents have retired one after another. He is still here and dedicated to serving the players.

Players serve.

The 1964 All-Star strike was proposed by Fleischer and was the beginning of modern basketball.

At that time, the average salary in the league was less than $10,000, but now, the average salary in the league reaches $200,000.

"We're happy to finally see a formal offer, which I think is great, but it's also a bit troublesome because the league seems intent on preventing this contract from taking effect without any violations."

The Malone incident gradually evolved from a hot spot where the 76ers broke the tacit understanding between the owners and took the lead in breaking the lucrative contract, to a war between the league and the players' agents.

Only a week later, the players' association and 76ers owner Katz both won.

Because the Rockets decided to let Malone leave, after all, the cost of keeping him was too high.

The Rockets let Malone complete the signing with the 76ers, and the compensation they received was Caldwell Jones and a 1983 first-round draft pick.

This first-round pick originally came from Cleveland. Because of Steppi's eagerness for quick success, the Cavaliers made crazy trades in the first round in those years, and two of them ended up in the hands of the 76ers.

Given the current situation of the Cavaliers, there is a high probability that this first-round pick will be turned into a top-two pick. Black Jones is a high-quality basketball leader.

The 76ers lost their two pillars in the penalty area, Dawkins and Black Jones.

But as long as we get Moses Malone, this loss will be nothing.

Regarding Malone's sky-high contract, 76ers owner Katz was very candid, "I would rather spend a few more dollars to win than make a few more dollars and lose."

The league and other owners have become awkward in negotiations with the players association.

Because a team gave a player a $13 million contract and gave up a draft pick and a player worth $1 million, how can they still tell the players association, tell the fans, tell the world that they are in serious financial crisis?

Did someone put a gun to their heads and force them to sign those contracts?

The Players Association, represented by Fleischer, reiterated their views.

They believe that the players' obligation is to play, make money, save the league, and save the owners from the financial crisis. It is not the players' responsibility.

After all, you can't blame the players for the mistakes made by stupid bosses like Stepi. The players accepted premium contracts, but it was the boss himself who offered the premium contracts.

Malone's signing was like a domino being toppled.

This woke other teams up, and the pursuit of free agents began.

New York followed suit and brought Bernard King to the Knicks with an offer Golden State couldn't refuse.

Next, Walter Davis, Larry Andrew, John Lucas, Eddie Johnson...all free agents were either poached with high salaries or the parent team used a contract that exceeded the budget.

Keep people.

The consequence of Malone's signing is to significantly increase the player's value.

Now, in addition to the bad external image of the NBA, the violence problem has been alleviated and still exists. Drugs are so rampant that 30%-40% of the players may be involved in drugs. What impact does this have? A considerable number of players are dazed on the court.

Skinny, lacking stamina, and listless. Basketball is an unabashed sport. Fans can see your physical condition through your performance on the court.

From 1977 to 1983, many talented players were affected by unique products and fell before they reached their peak, and their careers ended in some inexplicable ways.

If this is not a disaster, then the uncontrolled salary increase is the last straw that destroys the team.

From the popularity of the audience, to the state of competition, to the endurance of the team, the NBA has gathered all the necessary factors for bankruptcy.

At this point, Magic and Bird have been in the league for three years. When will they save the league?

People's hearts are hard to control. He is not the only one who wants to grab his favorite player like Katz before everyone reacts. Katz can't hold his breath because the 76ers have been having a bad breath for many years. He is eager for the third time.

Two super giants joined.

With Katz as the black sheep, other owners will just follow the tide and do whatever they want. The league is very difficult, but if they do this, will the NBA collapse tomorrow? Not necessarily.

Seeing that the situation was out of control, the league office began to favor the introduction of a salary cap to enforce salary restrictions. However, by doing so, the players' association's backlash was uncontrollable.

Therefore, they conducted legal consultation in advance, and they wanted to know whether it would violate the spirit of the Robertson case if the league introduced a salary cap.

And this is another period of wrangling.

From July to August, the alliance was in turmoil.

While in Italy, Louis' relationship with Lorraine developed rapidly.

Lorraine felt confident in everything except the judicial examination, but she was not a naturally confident woman.

Due to her natural beauty, she has attracted many people's attention wherever she went since she was a child. She was very scared for a while, thanks to her father enlightening her. He let Lorraine know that there will be more men full of lust in the future.

Staring at her, more women will be jealous of her appearance, and she must make herself stronger.

External beauty is just like a mirror, but inner strength can enable her to resist the prying eyes of strangers.

Louis watched the global hit movie "ET" with her.

I went to the record store to choose good music. In the listening room, Lorraine sang loudly, but her tone was far less attractive than her appearance.

Louis was very relaxed when he and Lorraine were together, and she always had some fantastic ideas.

Watching movies, going shopping, and singing karaoke are just small things.

Sometimes she would suddenly come to Louis' hotel and invite him to go on an adventure in the cemetery.

And she often can't even take the first step.

"It's here, Marlena..." Louis preferred Lorraine's middle name, "You're not afraid, are you?"

Louis' provocation method worked, and Lorraine boldly entered the cemetery.

Once you come here, you feel that life is both small and great.

Among those buried here are children under 10 years old and people over 100 years old.

Louis couldn't help but think about what his family would think if he suddenly disappeared in his previous life. Would they call the police and post missing persons notices everywhere? After the matter was exposed by the media, everyone discovered that there was a person who had never left the office but suddenly disappeared from the office.

The world has disappeared.

Will he be told all kinds of horror and suspense stories like Lan Keer?

"Marlena, what's wrong?" Louis asked.

"I met a lot of 'peers' here." Lorraine said with a smile.

Well, there are indeed many 18-year-olds sleeping here.

"No matter how many years have passed, they are still only 18 years old." The atmosphere became inexplicably philosophical.

Tonight's events looked like an adventure, but more like a date in a very secluded place.

As long as there are no ghosts in your heart, there is no need to fear evil spirits.

After Louis and Lorraine left the cemetery, he chose to send Lorraine home.

When he came to Lorraine's house again, Lorraine asked him: "Are you free tomorrow?"

"Of course, I will be free every day before returning to the United States." Rather, the only time Louis was not free in Italy was when he was with Lorraine.

Lorraine wanted to say goodbye and say a few more words, but when she saw Louis' face, she didn't know what to say.

Louis moved forward a little: "When you just came to see me, I was going to sleep, but you actually invited me to take a walk in the cemetery."

"Do you not like it?"

No serious person would go for a walk in a cemetery at night...

"Of course, I like it very much. As for now..." Louis looked around tentatively, no one was around, it was really quiet in the dead of night, "I want to ask for a good night kiss."

Lorraine also moved forward a little, stood on tiptoes, and tried to kiss Louis.

Although she is 168 centimeters tall, Louis's bare feet are actually 191 centimeters.

This is inconvenient.

Since she didn't touch him the first time, she smiled shyly and put her hand around Louis' neck.

She succeeded.

He also succeeded.

At this time, it was August 27, 1982, the 58th day after Louis came to Italy.