I'm good at basketball too

After arriving at the downtown square, all the members of the Grizzlies stepped onto the purpose-built stage.

When Li Ran went up, the square was boiling.

Although the fans are concerned that Li Ran has not renewed his contract, today is a day of celebration, don't think about those unpleasant things, right?
Pella was the first to make a speech, and he was already familiar with this matter.

"First of all, I would like to thank you and all the members of the Grizzlies. Without you, Memphis would not have such a glorious moment. Starting today, there will be another dynasty team in the NBA. Tell me, his name what is it call?"

"Grizzly!"

The fans shouted in unison, and the sound shook the world.

"I want to thank John, thank Tim, thank Steph, thank Andre, thank Mark, thank Jamal..."

Pella patiently thanked the Grizzlies coaching staff and players, but missed one name.

In the end, when he looked at the audience who were blushing and waiting for the last name, Pera took down the microphone and pointed at the fans.

"besides!!!!"

"Li Ran!!!!"

The fans shouted Li Ran's name in great cooperation.

Li Ran scratched his head embarrassingly at the side. At this moment, the omnipotent Memphis No. 0 acted like a shy 23-year-old boy.

But soon, his expression became solemn.

Because he knew that the next thing he had discussed with Pella was his time.

It is also the time to announce his decision.

When Li Ran stood in front of the microphone, the originally noisy fans fell silent instantly.

Tens of thousands of pairs of eyes just looked at him quietly, waiting for his speech.

Many people already have a premonition that what Li Ran will say next may be related to his next season.

"Thank you, thank you for your continuous support. You are the driving force for the team's progress. I am very fortunate to have your company in the past few years when I came to Memphis."

He had already prepared a draft in his heart, but after he actually took the stage, Li Ran felt that those thousands of words were so difficult to say.

After staying in Memphis for four years, including one year of college and three years in the NBA, he and the city have already had a fundamental and constant bond.

After being silent for a long time, Li Ran quietly wiped the corners of his eyes, and said with a smile on his face.

Seeing Li Ran's gaffe, the fans just fell silent.

"I got a lot in the Grizzlies. It can be said that I got an extremely perfect rookie period. I got everything I could get here."

Li Ran's voice was clearly transmitted from the microphone to the speaker, and from the speaker to the entire square.

"However, there is an old saying in China, which says that there is no banquet in the world that never ends."

After Li Ran finished speaking, he fell silent.

The celebration that was supposed to be a joyous celebration, at this moment, the quiet needle drop can be heard.

Only when they really heard Li Ran's words, did the fans truly realize that they might really lose Li Ran.

"Li Ran, where are you going?"

At the nearest place to the stage, a fan wearing Li Ran's No. 0 jersey broke the silence first, and shouted loudly. His eyes were red, but he didn't make any other aggressive moves.

This is one of the most loyal fans of the Grizzlies and Li Ran. As long as the Grizzlies almost never lose a game, Li Ran clearly remembers that he signed his name several times with his own hands, and even took a photo with him.

"I'm not going anywhere."

Li Ran shook his head, just when the fans rekindled hope, Li Ran's next sentence sent them from heaven to hell again.

"I'm going to take a break. There are many things in life, more important than basketball."

As he said that, Li Ran turned his attention to Taylor, who was standing at the nearest position under the stage, holding Li Taiping, and his parents.

"At least, you guys have to give me time to hold a wedding with a big singer."

Looking at each other affectionately, Li Ran said with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

Taylor Swift obviously didn't expect Li Ran to make such an outburst, she covered her mouth with her hand in surprise.

At this time, Li Ran's mother took over Li Taiping from Taylor Swift, and a staff member led her to the stage.

An exquisite small box appeared in Li Ran's hand like a conjuring trick, but it was hidden behind him. The fans and players standing behind Li Ran laughed when they saw this, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

When Taylor Swift came to the stage a little at a loss, Li Ran faced her, knelt down on one knee, and took out the box from behind.

In the box, it is placed upright. . . .

three rings. . .

More precisely, three championship rings, one for the Nuggets, and two for the Grizzlies.

"This is the proof of my existence in the NBA. Today, with this as a medium, are you willing to marry me?"

Li Ran held the box, looked at Taylor seriously and said.

Meimei covered her mouth with her hands, her eyes were already sparkling.

This moment came so suddenly that she was a little overwhelmed suddenly.

The fans instantly forgot the depression just now and started shouting in unison.

"Marry him!"

"Marry him!"

Li Ran looked at Taylor quietly, until she calmed down, then she nodded slowly.

"I am willing!"

The square turned into a sea of ​​joy, and the fans began to send blessings to Li Ran.

"In addition to the wedding, I thought I should go on a honeymoon."

Li Ran and Taylor, the golden boy and girl, stood together, and Li Ran spoke.

The fans smiled and nodded.

"However, one day, I will come back!"

Hearing Li Ran's words, the fans cheered again.

However, Li Ran did not say whether he would return to the Grizzlies when he came back.

Even he himself doesn't know this.

On the same day, to be more precise, an hour later, sports media across the United States and even the world printed extra numbers.

Even TNT temporarily inserted a message during the normal broadcast.

Nothing else, just that Li Ran will rest next season.

Everyone was stunned.

Li Ran had just established a dynasty in the Grizzlies, so if he didn't fight, he wouldn't fight.

You said he retired, he is only 23 years old.

You said he didn't retire, so he stopped playing, what is it if he doesn't retire?
In the end, the media still uniformly used rest to describe Li Ran's move.

The next day, another incident caught Li Ran unexpectedly.

Grizzlies owner Carlos Pera announced the retirement of Li Ran's No. 0 fan, and explained that the jersey will be unsealed only when Li Ran returns.

As the Grizzlies' No.1 retired jersey player, Li Ran was left behind in the Grizzlies' short but glorious team history.

At the same time, the Grizzlies Fan Association announced that it will start erecting a bronze statue of Li Ran immediately.

The shape of the bronze statue is extremely bold. It is Li Ran leading a goat. . .

The goat has an extremely special status in the sports world. It directly represents that in the minds of Grizzlies fans, Li Ran's status has surpassed that of Jordan. He is the well-deserved Greatest of All Time! (end of this chapter)