The rest is just noise

Bird has no shortage of job opportunities.

What he lacks is job opportunities that interest him.

Most of the teams actively pursuing him are rebuilding teams.

It's not that he doesn't like rebuilding the team, it's just that he prefers to join a team that allows him to participate in the rebuilding.

It is a pity that although Bird is already a championship coach, he has not yet shown his ability in management affairs, so few teams will give up management decision-making power to him.

And for teams like the Kings and Clippers that are willing to let Bird manage their teams, he doesn't dare to go.

Bird, who was preparing for a long break, unexpectedly received a call from Louis.

"Have you, a famous Celtics player, never considered returning to Boston to coach?"

Bird said realistically: "I always thought you were going to come back in Boston."

"Didn't I make a comeback?"

"That's not what I'm talking about," Bird said. "I think you're going to coach the Celtics again.

Man, I don’t want to be the sinner who blocks your comeback.”

It seems that everyone in the world wants Louis to come back, but Louis himself doesn't think so. "Do you know who we selected in the draft this year?"

"Of course, I called Mike."

Wu Xia wasn't that familiar with Bird at first. When he was undergoing technical modifications during his junior and senior years of high school, Louis asked him to watch more video of Bird's games. Wu Xia thought to himself, would it be okay to just ask him directly after watching the video? That's it.

At that time, Wu Xia's contact with his Uncle Bird became more frequent.

Slowly, both parties became very familiar with each other.

"Do you think coaching your son is a good idea?" Louis asked. "Who wants to (play for dad?"

It's really hard for Bird to imagine what it would be like for his father, who committed suicide by committing suicide, to be his coach.

"You have to think clearly, I am not Isiah." Bird said exaggeratedly, "I am here, and you will never come back."

Louis said calmly: "I can tolerate Isiah for two years, why can't I give you three years? Anyway, after three years you will definitely find a reason to get out."

"That's not necessarily true," Bird hummed.

In his previous life, Bird believed that the longest time a coach could coach a team was three years because of Billy Fitch. But in this life, Louis has used various methods to prove that the three-year itch is nonsense.

What's more, his departure from the Lakers was apparently due to his lack of confidence in controlling the internal struggles within the Lakers.

So choosing to leave the Lakers at this time is a good move for him. Returning to Boston, if his immediate boss is Louis, the situation may be different. "It seems that we have no problem, you can come to Boston sometime."

Let's talk about other things after the contract is signed." After Louis said that, he added, "Also, Wuxia doesn't like people calling him Mike, so you'd better pay attention."

A few days later, Louis held a grand press conference.

At the meeting, Louis announced the Celtics' head coach candidate for the new season to the Boston media.

When Bird made his appearance, the atmosphere became very frenzied.

Bird's departure from the Celtics was a thorn in the hearts of Bostonians, not to mention that he went to the Lakers and led the team to win the championship as the team's coach.

At the same time, the incompetence shown by Isiah Thomas made the media furious. Why did the Celtics choose to put the fate of the team in the hands of such a person with no coaching ability?

If Bird takes over, the fans will be relieved.

Although it is still not as good as Louis coming in person, Bird is definitely the best choice at the moment. He has the experience of leading a team to success and is also a famous player in the team.

As agreed on the previous phone call, the Celtics signed a three-year, $27 million contract with Bird.

Later, in the first internal meeting before the start of the summer league, Bird gave a preview of the new season.

"The next five years will be the best window for the Celtics to compete for the championship," Bird said. "Yao and Paul are becoming more and more mature. Mike and Dwayne are both rookies with outstanding ability. We

possess

We have the deepest roster depth in the league, and most of them are on rookie contracts.”

Ranbir has a different take on this.

"If you want to win the championship, these people alone are not enough." Laimbeer explained, "They are too young. No one knows what will happen in the future. The safest way is to find someone who has the ability to take the lead.

veteran."

At this time, Joe Dumars asked: "Isn't Benj a free agent?" Bird's eyes lit up.

With the Celtics' current team, if an experienced veteran like Benj is there, they can definitely compete for the championship in the new season.

Thinking of this, the deputy dog ​​looked at the president. Who does Benj listen to the most?

As long as Louis made a call, Zhengou Te came to Boston without saying a word. Suddenly so many people were looking at him, and Louis was a little embarrassed.

Because he couldn't fulfill their wishes.

"Don't think about it, Benj can't come." Louis said.

"Why can't he come?" Bird said, "He is a free agent and we can get him in a trade."

Before anyone suggested that Wilson come to Boston, Wilson had entertained the idea.

However, Louis refused Goute.

There is no other reason. At this stage of his career, the most important thing for Benj is to start well and end well.

Moreover, even if he comes to Boston, he will have to play for others because Louis does not plan to come back.

Wilson struggled to give up his wish to end his career under Louis. Regarding Bird's question, Louis gave the answer: "Because he has decided to return to New York."

"Going back to New York? That's impossible!" Bird said, "New York doesn't have the space or the assets to sign unless..."

Louis nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, Benj will take a significant salary cut." The Knicks' signing of Benj was far more brilliant than Louis said.

This summer, John Stockton, the core guard of the Knicks dynasty and the NBA's all-time assists and steals leader with one year left on his contract, decided to retire. But the Knicks hope his retirement will be more valuable.

After negotiation, Stockton agreed to dedicate himself to the team until the end.

The Knicks sent John Stockton, Eric Dampier, and a 2007 first-round draft pick to Philadelphia in exchange for Benjamin Wilson, whose new contract only paid $8 million for one year.

Bird was stunned when he received the news.

"Why don't they just award the championship to the Knicks?" Bird said angrily, "What's the point of fighting?"

As Bird said, this deal completely tipped the balance.

A one-year limited super team appeared in the league - the Knicks suddenly formed a super team with McGrady, Hill, Miller, Webber, and Wilson.

What’s shocking is that the person who proposed this trade was James Dolan.

As for why this cheating prodigal suddenly became enlightened, only God knows.

Bird was devastated when he received the news. No one could accept this at once.

Bird was originally planning to compete for the championship in the new season, but the New Yorkers (suddenly came here to tell you to stop playing, next year's championship has been booked).

At this time, Riley, who had not spoken during the whole process, suddenly said: "Since we can't sign Benj, why don't you listen to my idea?"

"Since we can't sign Benjamin, why don't you listen to my idea?" As soon as Pat Riley finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on him.

Judging from the time since Riley's comeback, Louis can clearly feel that he has changed.

Perhaps he was really affected by his mental illness, but Riley always spoke slowly and calmly, as if he were a robot.

But the calmness on the surface conceals majesty, making people feel that a tsunami-like eruption may occur at any time.

"Pat, just tell me what you think." Louis wanted to know what Riley had in mind.

So Riley said a name that no one had thought of: "Michael may be more suitable than Benjamin."

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