The Way of the Center

When Anjie and Catherine took their children to light a fire and cook in a snow hut somewhere in Australia, more than a month had passed since Anjie created the dynasty.

For more than a month, Anjie's enthusiasm for creating a dynasty has gradually subsided. The NBA world also temporarily said goodbye to the fans.

As for An Jie's family, it was even rarer to get a leisure opportunity to go to Australia, which was currently icy and snowy, to spend the anniversary of An Jie and Catherine's second year of marriage.

During their stay in Australia, they specially came to camp in the snow-capped mountains. Although the cold climate here is not very suitable for living, it is also a very good experience to be able to be quiet for a while in a white world.

In the deep mountains and old forests, the mobile phone signal sometimes disappears. An Jie is now almost completely isolated from the outside world. For a week, he only hopes that he can be quiet for a week.

This week may be An Jie's most leisurely week in recent years. No phones, no hustle and bustle of the city. Yes, just the snowy scenery, the warm fireplace in the hut and the company of family members.

In this way, on the last night of Anjie and Catherine's vacation, the originally peaceful life was suddenly broken.

"Well, it's so delicious!" An Jie leaned to Catherine's side and smelled the delicious smell coming from the pot. The fish An Jie went fishing on the frozen river at noon today was really fresh and delicious.

"Look, you're so hungry! Take Xiao Ke to wash your hands, and dinner will be ready soon." Catherine kissed An Jie's cheek, urging the two to prepare for dinner.

An Jie picked up his son and was about to go to the bathroom. Outside the wooden house they lived in, suddenly there was a knock on the door!

"Boom, boom, boom!" There were continuous knocks on the door impatiently. In this uninhabited place, the sudden knock on the door couldn't help but startled Catherine.

An Jie signaled Catherine to hold her son and hide behind him, while he picked up the hunting gun and moved towards the door.

"Who is it?" An Jie asked loudly, but due to the heavy snow outside, An Jie couldn't hear the visitor's answer clearly.

"Dong dong dong!" Just as An Jie was hesitating, the knock on the door sounded again. An Jie swallowed, this kind of snow cabin, thinking about it now, is really similar to the scenes of some horror movies.

An Jie picked up the shotgun and opened the door of the cabin. Suddenly, a cold wind hit. It seemed that the snow outside was not small.

A man in a cotton coat jumped into the cabin immediately,

And quickly shut the door. The visitor took off his hat, and An Jie recognized the man in front of him.

"Mr. Meslav? Why are you here?" Anjie opened his mouth wide in surprise. At this time, shouldn't Meslav enjoy the beach in sunny Barcelona?

"Damn, it's fucking hard for you to choose such a place for vacation! I asked the travel company, and they refused to disclose any information to me! Fortunately, a guy recognized me as your manager. Bring me here, or I'll never fucking find this place!" Moslav said, sitting by the fireplace. Just outside, this guy must be freezing.

"I have one more day off to go back. Why did you come to me in such a hurry?" An Jie's expression became serious. Before leaving for Australia, An Jie told Muslav. When he is on vacation, it is very likely that he will not be able to communicate with the outside world normally. Don't bother him that week unless there is something urgent. Now that Meslav has appeared, there is only one possibility, something big is about to happen or has already happened!

"One day? I'm afraid that if you wait another day to go out, the whole world will change! Do you know that Ann, that old fox, **Vich, is eating seafood with Aldridge and chatting about the future!" Moslav was very emotional, Although in theory, who Aldridge eats with has nothing to do with him and Anjie. But now that Aldridge is about to sign with the Spurs, Moslav has to worry.

After all, if Aldridge really leaves, the strength of the Trail Blazers next season will definitely be greatly reduced.

"Oh, he told me about it." An Jie's expression was very calm, because An Jie had a serious discussion with Aldridge about this matter a week ago. It is precisely because of seeking Anjie's opinion that Aldridge is now in high-profile contact with the Spurs.

"What!? You talked to him? You...he...the Trail Blazers have just created a dynasty, and you are in the limelight. Aldridge, why does he want to leave!?" When Moslav heard this, he was even more puzzled. Playing on a stable championship team, isn't that what modern basketball players like best?

"Lamarcus is like me. He has held three championship rings, and it has been three consecutive years. The period of creating a dynasty must be very precious to him. The honor that Lamarcus deserves in the Portland has taken them all. So now, what he needs is not to continue to assist me in Portland, but to go to a place where he can be the real core and create a period of glory that belongs to him. To put it bluntly, He doesn't want to just be a second-in-command to win the championship, but wants to be the real owner of a team. Moreover, there is enough room for the Spurs to offer LaMarcus a lucrative contract. But the Blazers Or else, but can’t do it.” An Jie flashed back to his mind the bits and pieces of the conversation between himself and Aldridge that night.

I have been in Portland for four years, and it will be my fifth year soon. During these four or five years, Aldridge also assisted Anjie for four or five years. And, there was never a single complaint.

When winning, people mentioned An Jie the most. When the team has a good record, the most shining point is An Jie. Aldridge? This low-key guy is like a rock at the base. No one will pay too much attention to him, but without him, the "tall building" of the Trail Blazers cannot be built.

Before winning the championship, Aldridge was fully able to bear surrender to one person. After all, as long as you can win the championship, you can talk about anything.

But now, the champion Aldridge has won three, and he has completed his previous goal. Simply winning the championship under the protection of others can no longer satisfy Aldridge's requirements for himself.

Next, he doesn't want his entire career to live in the shadow of others. This guy also hopes to rely on his own strength to venture out, maybe he can also create his own brilliance?

It is precisely because of this that Anjie can understand Aldridge's choice. Although he does not want Aldridge to leave from the bottom of his heart, the nba is such a cruel business field. And he, An Jie, has no right to stop others from pursuing their dreams.

Whether it was the Bulls dynasty back then or the Lakers dynasty headed by the "ok" combination, none of these dynasty teams can never be disbanded. There is no banquet that never ends. An Jie knows this saying better than anyone else.

Last summer, Ricard warned himself. The group of people who are fighting side by side now may not be together the next year. An Jie, who has already been mentally prepared, can do nothing but respect other people's choices.

"Come on, Mr. Meslav, don't be at a loss. Catherine cooked fish today, and I just went fishing in the lake this morning. Come on, let's talk about it after dinner." An Jie looked indifferent on the surface, but in his heart, he Still tasted a bit bitter.

God knows what the Portland Trail Blazers will look like next season...

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Aldridge hung up the phone with An Jie, and the last thing An Jie said on the phone was to hope that he would succeed.

Although Aldridge knew that by doing so, he somewhat hurt An Jie's heart. But at the same time, Aldridge didn't want to live under the halo of An Jie for the rest of his life.

GDP is old and Duncan is about to retire. **Vich and Duncan guaranteed in the talks that Aldridge will get a core position under the Spurs system. Duncan even patted his chest and said that he is willing to play as a substitute for Aldridge next season.

Aldridge saw the sincerity of the Spurs, and Portland's scenery is certainly good. But people cannot live under the shade of a tree all their lives. Sometimes, maybe go out for a walk, you will find a completely different world.

"How is it, Mr. LaMarcus?" Spurs general manager RC Buford looked at Aldridge after the call, and then looked at the contract on the table.

"No problem!" Aldridge sat on the chair and took a deep breath. He knew that his signing would completely change the league structure. This signature of my own will draw a sentence for my nine-year trailblazer career. This signature of his own will mean that from now on, he will be alone!

In the end, Aldridge still signed his name on the 4-year contract worth 90 million in front of him.

The moment he signed his name, all the images of the Trail Blazers over the past few years flashed in Aldridge's mind.

Although the old days were very good, Aldridge knew that it was time for him to open a new chapter!

Aldridge officially signed with the Spurs as a free agent, which also means that the Trail Blazers, who created a dynasty and great achievements, have begun to disband.

While blessing Aldridge in his heart, An Jie must have never thought of it. Aldridge's departure is just the tip of the iceberg in this turbulent summer.

Just like Meslav and Ricard said, this world is about to change...