I'm good at basketball too

Chapter 344 Press Conference and Interview
The news of Li Ran's sudden announcement of rest caused an uproar all over the world.

All of a sudden, countless reporters flocked to Li Ran's door. They all wanted to know why Li Ran chose to rest at the age of 23.

The alliance also contacted Li Ran urgently.

After all, Li Ran is now the leader of the alliance. Although for Stern, a super dominant team is not in the interest of the alliance, this does not mean that the alliance does not need Li Ran.

On the contrary, now is the time when the league needs Li Ran to perform better to increase its influence.

For this reason, after the celebration ended, Li Ran had to fly to New York overnight to meet Stern at the headquarters.

No one knew what conditions Li Ran and Stern raised. Anyway, when Li Ran returned home, it was already the afternoon of the next day.

Li Ran, who was tired all day, saw reporters surrounded by his door, as well as those security personnel who were on the verge of an enemy. . .

Don't get me wrong, the security was arranged for Li Ran by the city of Memphis. It was really because there were too many people and I was afraid of any trouble.

There were also many fans holding up Li Ran's jerseys and banners. They only wanted Li Ran to stay and continue playing.

Looking at the chaos in front of his house, Li Ran sighed.

In this regard, Li Ran did not evade.

What should be faced is still to be faced. There is nothing to avoid. He and the Grizzlies also get together and part ways. He worked for the Grizzlies for three years under a child labor contract and brought a dynasty to the Grizzlies. Isn’t that enough? ?
After getting off the car, Li Ran instantly became everyone's focus.

"Everyone, calm down! Listen to me!"

Seeing the crowd swarming towards him, Li Ran broke out in a cold sweat instantly. He quickly raised his hand and shouted loudly.

The people finally stopped almost three meters in front of Li Ran.

The fastest runner was of course the reporter. Li Ran looked at the long guns and short cannons in front of him with a usual smile on his face.

"Everyone, don't worry. I will hold a press conference in the arena tomorrow. If you want to ask me anything, you can prepare in advance and kick it out together tomorrow."

he shouted loudly.

"Now, look, I just got back from New York, so let me take a break, okay?"

People nodded one after another, making way for Li Ran.

When Li Ran came home, his parents and Taylor were waiting at home.

"Are you okay?"

Father Li sat on the sofa wearing glasses, watched Li Ran come in, and asked a question with concern.

"What can happen, but the fans still need to be appeased."

"It's alright, kid, you managed to make such a big name in just a few years." Father Li pushed his glasses and said with a smile.

"It's okay." Li Ran said bluntly.

"Li Ran, how long are you going to rest?"

At night when she was sleeping, Taylor coaxed Li Taiping to sleep, leaned on Li Ran and asked softly.

Li Ran stroked Mildy's beautiful hair, leaned on the pillow, and looked at the ceiling.

"I don't know, maybe one day, if there is something new I want everyone to see, I will come back." Li Ran said silently.

There was nothing to say all night, and the next morning, the Grizzlies official notified Li Ran directly.

Because too many reporters came to the press conference, the press conference was changed to be held on the court of FedEx Arena. . . .

Li Ran found that he still underestimated this matter. It seems that only Jordan announced his retirement after the first three consecutive championships that can compare with his enthusiasm for rest. . .

After having lunch at home, Li Ran drove to the arena.

After a short preparation, the press conference officially began.

"Li Ran, what drove you to make the decision to rest?"

The first questioner was a reporter from Memphis.

Li Ran thought for a while and picked up the microphone.

"It's a challenge. I don't feel like the current league is a challenge for me."

"Then why don't you start over with a weaker team?"

This is New York media.

Li Ran frowned and pointed to himself.

"Do you think I look like a fool?"

Let a team as strong as the Grizzlies not stay, and change to a weaker team?
Li Ran has no tendency to be masochistic.

Besides, I have already tasted the scenery on the top of the mountain, so it would be better to kill Li Ran to start over.

"Then do you still pursue it now?" The reporter in Los Angeles stood up and asked.

"Yes, I haven't won the assist king yet." Li Ran said with a smile.

His words caused laughter from the reporters in the audience.

Everyone knows that Li Ran is omnipotent, provided that assists are not mentioned. . .

"What do you choose to do in your spare time?"

"I will continue to improve myself. When I come back one day, maybe you can see a different me." Li Ran replied without hesitation.

The press conference lasted for more than three hours, until Li Ran, who had nothing to ask and his mouth was dry, was released.

However, next, Li Ran received two more interviews that he couldn't shirk.

One is an exclusive interview with China's Tianchao TV station.

Note that this is not an exclusive interview with China Five, but an exclusive interview with China One, and it will be broadcast at the end of the evening news broadcast.

Anyone who understands what this means. . .

The other one is TNT's commentary team, and O'Neill personally participated, so Li Ran also had no way to refuse.

Tianchao TV's exclusive interview was only a preliminary finalization of intentions, but TNT obviously wanted to rely on this wave of rhythm to gain momentum. Li Ran didn't stay at home for two days before boarding a flight to Los Angeles.

Turner Group is headquartered in Los Angeles.

What Li Ran didn't expect was that TNT obviously wanted to make waves this time.

Not only him, TNT also invited several players.

Kobe, Anthony, Duncan, Rose.

Plus O'Neill, Barkley, Kenny Smith and the protagonist Li Ran, a super big interview with a total of eight people.

The interview, which was aired at prime time at night, directly made TNT's ratings extremely numb.

Sitting on the sofa in TNT's largest studio, Li Ran crossed his legs and chatted with several others.

Except for Barkley and Kenny Smith who are not from Li Ran's era, Li Ran has a good relationship with them.

The interview officially started, but the atmosphere was very relaxed, and it didn't look like a serious interview at all.

Because O'Neal, who was the first to leave the country, wore the No. 32 jersey he wore when he was in the Nuggets. On his exposed right hand, he neatly wore five championship rings.

The big black bear-like O'Neal sat down in front of the camera and said solemnly: "Everyone in the world knows that I have five championship rings, but I only have three FMVPs, this one, this one, and this one."

While speaking, O'Neal pointed at the three championship rings representing the Lakers on his hand.

Then, he clicked on the Heat one.

"The FMVP of this ring is D-WADE."

Then he pointed to the last one.

"As for this ring, hey, Li Ran, do you have anything to say?"

O'Neill suddenly yelled out of the camera, followed by a cheerful whisper.

(End of this chapter)