Pick Westbrook

Chapter 275 I'm a Jordan Fan

Chapter 275 I'm a Jordan Fan

at the awards ceremony.

David Stern handed the championship trophy to Tyronn Lue, instead of handing it to the team owner or management first, and then to the team coach as usual.

He knows what happened to the Bucks today, and he also knows the team's trade application on the table.

Stern remembered that the young man named Li Lai had also heard from Aden Silver about his financial ability.

To be honest, Li Lai has earned hundreds of millions of dollars for the NBA every year because of his advice on online sales channels and his actions to help the NBA open up sales channels in China.

Most of the teams in the current league are making a profit because of him.

Therefore, from the bottom of his heart, Stern does not want the Bucks to be taken over by others. The NBA league is also a boss league after all, and it especially needs the existence of bosses like him who can promote the development of the league.

"but"

Stern sighed inwardly, and he still kept his usual smile facing the camera at this time.

It's just that the players of the Bucks found something unusual.

Westbrook received the championship trophy from Tyronn Lue, looking extremely shocked.

"What about the coach?"

"Hey, Director Lu, where's the coach?"

Westbrook's words reminded everyone, Curry looked around, but still did not find Li Lai.

Only then did all the Bucks players remember that they hadn't seen Li Lai since the game ended after the whistle blew.

O'Neill, Iverson and McGrady, who originally wanted to find Li to celebrate, thought that Li Lai had gone for an interview after they couldn't find each other, but they just woke up now.

Li Lai was absent throughout the celebration.

CCTV commentary desk.

Su Qun guessed, "If I remember correctly, Li Lai has been standing on the edge of the court during this game, and he didn't sit down to rest once."

"Was he tired and ran somewhere to lie down?"

Yu Jia shook his head, thinking to himself when is this, after working hard for the whole season, now is the time to enjoy the fruits of victory, this time to go to rest?

There is plenty of time to rest.

So Yu Jia guessed and said: "Will you go to papa?"

At the award ceremony.

Magic Johnson, Barkley and Kenny Smith also talked about this topic at this time, and greatly appreciated Li Lai's coaching level in this year's playoffs.

Frankly speaking, Li Lai's coaching ability this season has improved significantly compared to last season, especially in the round of the series against the Heat, he is quite like a legendary coach.

Looking at the Bucks players who were still looking for Li Lai, Tyronn Lue whispered, "Let's talk about this after the awards ceremony."

Although everyone was puzzled, they didn't feel that anything serious happened. They just guessed that the coach might really go to poop now, or why he wasn't here.

Curry won the FMVP trophy, and then it was time to celebrate in the locker room.

Anxiously, Cousins ​​searched all the men's and women's toilets, but couldn't find Li Lai. It wasn't until this time that all the players panicked.

They all walked into the locker room, Tyronn Lue was pulled in, and all the media who wanted to witness the Bucks championship celebration process were locked out of the locker room.

"Director Lu, hurry up and tell us what happened. Don't tell me that the coach went to shit. It's been half an hour since the award ceremony ended. What kind of shit needs shitting? so long."

Tyronn Lue was a little embarrassed to speak, and didn't know how to speak to these players.

Fortunately, most of the Bucks players have a good relationship with Tyronn Lue on weekdays, so they didn't embarrass him, but Marshall on the side suffered a little.

Under the threat of Cousins' vicious eyes, he hurriedly said to save his life: "The coach is gone. This is no longer his team. Now this team has a new owner."

"what!!!"

Milwaukee.

The Bucks did not hold a celebration ceremony on the spot that night, but all the players rushed back to the Bradley Arena in Milwaukee abnormally.

Those media reporters who wanted to report on the championship on the spot were in vain. Even the fans in Milwaukee had no time to pick up the plane to celebrate the team's two consecutive championships.

Cousins ​​rushed to Li Lai's office. After he opened the door with his palm, he found that the place was already empty. The entire office was empty, and even the tactical manuals hanging on the wall had disappeared.

Cousins ​​murmured back, until this time he believed that what the two assistant coaches Tyronn Lue and Marshall said were true.

Curry punched the ground.

He knew that the light in the coach's office was always on, but this time the door was closed and the light was no longer on, so how could it be still here.

Yi Jianlian stood for a long time, and finally said: "When we train in the future, we will never see this lit room again."

Andre Ingram and Charlie Villanueva burst into tears.

Bucks locker room.

This is the first time in three years that Bucks players have held a player meeting, and even Tyronn Lue was turned away.

This is a meeting that only belongs to the Bucks players.

"I'm not going to play on a team without a coach, and I'm not going to a championship parade without a coach."

Curry spoke first at this time.

He still remembers how he was underestimated in the draft that year, and his body and talent were questioned by professionals time and time again.

Curry originally hoped to play under D'Antoni, precisely because this coach is good at using guards and guards with poor physical talent. Nash is the best example.

But even Nash won't have the privilege of not worrying about flank defense and help defense in the team. Li Lai opened the back door for Curry.

This allows Curry to focus all his energy on the offense he is good at.

Curry is very clear that everything he has is given by the coach.

"So do we."

After Curry's voice fell, Yi Jianlian, George Hill, Cousins, and Danny Green agreed one after another.

For Li Lai, some people are only grateful. In their eyes, Li Lai has already been their mentor, no matter what happens in the future.

O'Neal, Iverson and Tracy McGrady have already planned to retire after the end of this season. The three did not speak at this time, but they are also grateful to Li Lai.

Therefore, O'Neal, Iverson and McGrady have no opinion on the suggestions of several people. They will also not participate in the championship parade later, and plan to advance and retreat with their teammates.

Dragic felt countless eyes falling on his body, he quickly raised his hands and said: "The coach gave me a big contract and agreed to let me go out to play casually during the regular season. Of course I have no problem."

At this time, all the players looked at Westbrook.

Curry knew that among all the players, Westbrook received the most kindness from Li Lai, so at this time, he was also going to ignore the opponent and continue to talk about his next plan.

"I will participate in the championship parade." Westbrook squeezed his hands tightly and said suddenly.

The entire locker room was suddenly quiet, and the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

Cousins ​​rushed over and pushed Westbrook from the closet to the ground with a palm.

"I'm damn, tell me again."

"The coach has the deepest affection for you, and you actually chose to betray him at this time."

Seeing Cousins' right fist raised high, Westbrook's eyes were red, and he still said word by word: "I will participate in the championship parade."

boom!

Cousins ​​landed a punch.

There was a burst of exclamation in the entire locker room.

Yi Jianlian and Villanueva rushed over and pushed Cousins ​​away, but the opponent still punched and kicked Westbrook relentlessly.

Brotherhood is gone.

O'Neal and Iverson finally couldn't stand the farce on the scene. In their eyes, the Bucks' locker room had always been the best locker room they had ever stayed in in their careers, but now it has become the worst.

"You are not qualified to decide everything for Russell, this is his own choice."

"No matter what, you shouldn't shoot your brother."

Cousins' clothes had been torn apart in the tugging, and tears glistened in his eyes.

At this moment, he thought of Li Lai's instructions to him before he left, and the words that anger can't solve the problem also fell on Cousins' heart.

Cousins, who had calmed down, waved his hands away from Yi Jianlian and Villanueva who were supporting him. He looked at Westbrook who was curled up on the ground with reddish eyes, and said in a ruthless voice: "From now on , I don’t have a brother like him.”

After Cousins ​​finished speaking, he was about to leave the locker room.

O'Neill and Iverson looked at Westbrook on the ground and couldn't help sighing at this moment, leaving only one sentence.

"Russell, you shouldn't be doing this."

boom!

Before Cousins ​​left the locker room, the door of the locker room was suddenly opened.

All the Bucks players took a breath and looked towards the door expectantly.

They knew that Tyronn Lue didn't dare to break into the locker room at this time, and Marshall didn't dare, only that person dared, and only that person had the qualifications.

"You're all going to be turned upside down!"

Artest, wrapped in a bandage, appeared at the door. At this moment, he arrived here accompanied by the Bucks team doctor.

Westbrook, who was curled up on the ground, raised his head and felt a little regretful after seeing Artest. Other players from the Bucks also shared the same emotion with him.

Cousins ​​didn't speak, subconsciously not daring to meet Artest's eyes.

Waiting for the Bucks, only Li Lai and Artest can make him feel so afraid.

Artest walked in, and Tyronn Lue and Marshall, who had been guarding the door, originally wanted to follow in, but after seeing the vicious eyes of the Bucks players, Tyronn Lue quickly closed the door with a flattering smile.

Artest walked slowly to his closet, the pain in his waist made him grimace a little.

"This year's championship parade, everyone has to be there."

Hearing Artest's words, Curry's chest heaved and he wanted to say something, but was quickly interrupted by the other party.

Artest continued: "Presumably you already know the cause and effect. The coach didn't choose to leave at the last moment. You should know how much he values ​​the championship."

"This is the championship! Sacred and inviolable! It's not some broken iron!"

"This is achieved through countless blood and tears, and the coach's countless day-to-day study of tactics."

"No one can insult a championship, no one."

The locker room was quiet again.

Cousins ​​didn't speak anymore, but rushed out of the locker room.

Then Curry, Yi Jianlian, Villanueva and other players left one after another until only Westbrook and Artest were left.

Artest lifted Westbrook who was curled up on the ground.

"Brother Ron."

Artest looked at each other with a smile and said, "Do you know why I chose you to be the leader of the Bucks?"

"Actually, I didn't choose it. It was chosen by the coach. He kept telling me to train you to be the leader of this team. He also firmly believed that only you can do this."

Westbrook looked up at him in surprise at this moment, "It's the coach's decision."

Artest nodded and continued: "Because only you will choose to stay and guard the coach's legacy, and only you will never leave this team in times of crisis."

"I know, it must have been painful when you made that decision just now."

"But that's leadership, and that's how a leader should suffer."

Westbrook bowed his head and said nothing.

Artest stood up at this time and said: "This is the last time I will help you. It is not so easy to lead a team. I don't know how to go the rest of the way. You can only decide for yourself. "

"Finally, I would like to convey a word for Tyronn Lue, the coach left something in your closet, which is only for you."

After finishing speaking, Artest left directly.

Tyronn Lue and Marshall at the door also chose to give this place to Westbrook completely.

Westbrook walked to his wardrobe in surprise, and he opened it.

That is the tradition of the Bucks, a black box with a model of the championship trophy inlaid inside, and the last fragment of the model and a piece of paper are left under the box.

"Never lose hope in your team, remember, it's you and Kelsey Balls' team."

Seeing this, Westbrook's mouth trembled slightly, and he raised his head to let the tears run across his face.

Westbrook didn't cry.

He picked up the fragment with trembling hands and pressed it into the box vigorously. The model of the championship trophy was finally put together, and all the memories flooded Westbrook's heart for a while.

He remembered how happy he was when he jumped on the coach when he won the best rookie. He remembered the efforts made by the coach to solve his two villain fights and shooting problems. He remembered the coach scolding him when he made a mistake. He remembered the way the coach gave him a thumbs up.

Westbrook bit his lips and clenched his hands tightly, tears had completely wet his entire face, and then flowed down on the ground.

Westbrook gently dusted the box, and at this moment, he shouted hoarsely: "Bucks, let's go."

Several hours ago.

Li Lai returned to his desk, and he slowly packed everything in his room.

Part of it will be left to Tyronn Lue, and the other part will naturally be collected by him as memories of the entire three years.

"Holloway, Xiaowei?"

Because there were too many things, Li Lai was a little tired to pack up, so he naturally called Holloway's name.

It was only after shouting that Li Lai realized that Holloway was no longer there.

Li Lai didn't know where she had gone, but when he thought about the way he chose to leave the Bucks, he could probably understand what Holloway felt when he chose to leave without saying goodbye.

Li Lai also chose to leave without saying goodbye.

Without him, I just can't bear the emotion of crying.

After sorting everything out, Li Lai came to the Milwaukee Bridge alone. He didn't expect to meet acquaintances here.

There were a lot of cigarette butts under Garcia's feet. He looked at Li Lai and smiled and said, "After all, you couldn't keep the last thing your father left for you, so I guess you will definitely come here."

Standing on the bridge and looking down, Li Lai still couldn't believe how Herb Cole dared to jump off.

He said seriously: "I thought that the first moment you saw me, you would ask me if I found something. I didn't expect you to ask this."

Garcia threw the cigarette on the ground, spun it vigorously and stomped on it, and said, "Don't think of the police so ruthlessly. On the first day I entered the academy, what I recited was, iron shoulders bear morality, and the people's police serve the people."

"However, have you found anything? Does that matter have anything to do with this incident?"

Li Lai took a deep breath and said, "Some eyebrows are also related."

Garcia asked anxiously: "What eyebrows!"

Li Lai was silent for a while.

Garcia looked a little anxious.

Li Lai said: "My father's death should not be that simple, and the team's bizarre transaction this time is also very strange."

"I interrupted you in Dallas, and I also prevented you from finding a lawyer for me, but I didn't want to startle the snake."

"Because I suspect that it is likely that the Bucks are what the opponent wants from the beginning."

Garcia, who heard this sentence, was extremely cautious. He took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, only to find that there was only an empty box left, and he was a little upset.

"You think there's a problem with Mark Leslie and Wesley Edens who took over the Bucks?"

Li Lai nodded and said, "It's possible that two people have problems, or it may be one person, or even two people may have no problems."

"But this matter must have something to do with these two people, and we can find something through them."

Garcia nodded and wrote down these, then raised his head and squinted at Li Lai, and asked hesitantly, "Is there any problem with your little secretary?"

Li Lai looked up at the other party.

Garcia quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't think the police are so incompetent. Anyway, I am also from the FBI. I have studied everyone on and off the Bucks."

"That little secretary has been with your father for a year, and with you for three years. She seems to have a grandfather who lives in a Milwaukee hospital and has been ill for four years."

"This incident must have something to do with her."

Li Lai said seriously: "It has nothing to do with her."

Garcia pursed his lips and said, "Your cover-up behavior has been done without any trace."

Li Lai said: "Behavior can lie, but human nature can't. She is just a little girl who doesn't understand anything. It is unlikely that she will do the horrible things you said."

Garcia nodded, and he agreed with this.

Li Lai continued: "This incident should have exposed a lot of things, and your ability and experience should be enough to check some things."

Garcia nodded again. As early as yesterday, he asked his subordinates to carry out operations. Everyone related to the Bucks incident and their capital accounts will be strictly checked.

Garcia suddenly turned around in shock and said, "You don't mean to show your flaws on purpose, and let the Bucks trade to the other side, so that they can show their feet?!"

Li Lai turned his head and smiled and said, "What do you think?"

Garcia still shook his head in disbelief, and said, "Then you are too noble."

"Of course, for the sake of those who are still in dire straits, I am willing to believe that you will do this."

Li Lai did not answer yes or no. He looked at the water under the Milwaukee Bridge and said, "My father has been dead for several years. Although it is said that justice will be late but will never be absent, I still want to know about it earlier. his truth."

Garcia nodded and said, "Don't worry, I have been stepping up the investigation of this matter."

"By the way, I need to find someone for me."

"The little secretary?"

"Yes."

"It's not easy to find, and you need a reason to mobilize police officers."

"She is a good girl, but she did participate in this matter, what is the reason?"

"That's a good reason, but Milwaukee is poor, and the Milwaukee Police Department is poor and limited."

"I will donate 100 million."

"That's all right. By the way, what are you going to do next?"

"I don't know, Li Ning Factory, Kulai Express, anyway, I have something to do."

"Just say goodbye to the NBA? Don't you regret it?"

"Officer Garcia also watches the game?"

"What, do I have to tell you that I am a Jordan fan?"

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(End of this chapter)