God of NBA point guards

Chapter 180 I'm Giving You a Chance to Make Money

On the afternoon of the 28th, when the Pistons were still in Minnesota, the Knicks arrived in Detroit and held a press conference at the hotel at the request of the media.

"Old Oak, do you still want to challenge Iron Fist in the boxing ring?" A local reporter asked.

A stern look flashed in Oakley's eyes, and he said with a stinky face, "Why not? The media has recognized that he doesn't have professional standards."

"That's because his opponent's level is too low, so he can't reflect his professional level." A local reporter shouted loudly below.

"Ha ha……"

At this moment, both local reporters and foreign reporters burst out laughing, Oakley was so angry that his old face was on fire, and his eyes were bigger than copper bells.

"Charles, do you think you have professional standards?" The local reporter who asked the question asked with a smile.

"You?" Oakley stammered.

"Ha ha……"

The reporters laughed again.

The next reporter, a local media outlet, asked, "Old Oak, does anyone recognize your New York Killer nickname now? Do you think that nickname is cooler? Do you think Iron Fist is cooler than your nickname?" "

Oakley's face darkened even more. Just because of the damn nickname, that little bastard Mason didn't talk to him for a long time, and even once covered the inside of his sneakers with glue.

"Coach Pat Riley, the Knicks were eliminated by the Pistons in the first round. Are you sure you can beat the Pistons now?" the next reporter asked.

Pat Riley smiled and said: "Our lineup has been supplemented and the configuration is better. I believe that when we face the Pistons, we have greater confidence to challenge them."

……

On the evening of the 29th, the Palace of Auburn Hills, although not fully occupied, reached [-]% attendance, which is a very good statistic.

The attendance rate dropped a lot in the past two years, but it has improved significantly this season.

"A lot of people!"

On the east stand, on the top of the hill with the worst position, sat a middle-aged woman in her early forties, wearing a black wool coat, looking at the Palace of Auburn Hills and sighing: "We should also establish this kind of professional league as soon as possible in our country. That's good."

Next to her was Zhang Lili, who was selling beer in Los Angeles. At this moment, he smiled and said, "Chu Liu, the professional league really needs it. Without money, it is difficult to develop."

When it comes to money, the forehead lines on Liu Yumin's forehead are even denser.

This year, that is, in 92, the annual budget of the second division of the Sports Commission was only 8 yuan, and the basketball division under the second division, which was in charge of the second division, had even less funding this year. She doesn't have any fees at all, so how can she develop basketball like this?

She heard that the fee for the second division will increase to 9 yuan next year, so it should be more relaxed next year, right?

This time she came to the United States, she didn't dare to apply for funds from the second department, and the department would never agree, because the department couldn't afford the money, and everyone was poor and crazy, let alone the end of the year, even the most affluent At the beginning of the year, there was no money.

The expenses for her coming here were all raised by herself, she borrowed a little from this one, borrowed a little from that one, and added her family's savings, just to consider Zhou Quan's strength on the ground.

And in order to exchange for US dollars, she also left her relationship and entrusted acquaintances, and finally exchanged fifteen hundred US dollars.

Zhang Lili also said enviously: "The salary cap of the NBA this season is 1400 million U.S. dollars. A team has twelve contract players, with an average salary of more than 116 million U.S. dollars, and the basic salary has also been raised to 11 U.S. dollars."

"what?"

The first time Liu Yumin heard about this, she was stunned and paralyzed. She couldn't imagine that the average salary was 116 million US dollars. Is this some kind of alliance responsible for printing money?

"Then, how much is Zhou Quan's salary?" She stammered.

Zhang Lili smiled and said: "He is in the second season, and his salary is not high. This season seems to be 165 million US dollars. He told me last time. With his strength and progress speed, the second contract must be bigger. "

"165?"

Liu Yumin felt bitter in his heart.

The entire Second Division has only 8 funds this year, equivalent to only about 165 US dollars. That is to say, Zhou Quan’s annual salary can cover the [-]-year expenditure of the entire Second Division of Sports, and the entire basketball department for hundreds of years. expenses.

The shock in her heart by this difference is indescribable. No wonder people in China are now sharpening their heads and wanting to go to the United States.

At eight o'clock, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Knicks: Ewing, Charles Smith, Charles Oakley, John Starks, Doc Rivers.

Pistons: Ronnie Secali, Dennis Rodman, Orlando Ulrich, Joe Dumars, Joo Kwon.

In the TNT commentary seat, Robert Guida said: "Rodman has been injured since the beginning, and he has been absent for ten games in total. He came back as a substitute, and he started this time. It can be seen that the Pistons need his energy."

"Yes, regardless of his rebounding, or his defense, especially defense, is very important to the Pistons." Ringo Wilson nodded.

Robert Guida said: "Linger, from the current situation this season, whether it is points, assists, or field goal percentage, Tekken has improved compared to last season's regular season, and he has added a lot of fancy dunks. basket.

You must know that for so many years, the Pistons have not had a guy who is good at fancy dunks and layups. You see, such a good attendance rate, I think his change is an important reason for the recovery of attendance rate. What do you think? "

Ringo Wilson smiled and said: "The increase in attendance must be due to the Iron Fist, because the recent record of the Pistons is not good. Such a record will only make the attendance decline. It is true that he has greatly improved the attendance of the Palace of Auburn Hills." improvement.

But Robert, I have a doubt, what do you think of Iron Fist's ability to lead the team? "

"You mean the recent four-game losing streak?"

Robert Guida keenly grasped what his partner wanted to express, and immediately said: "But the impact of Rodman's absence is indeed great. The remaining inside teammates can't support the inside defense, and the four opponents played too well. ..."

"No no no..."

Ringo Wilson interrupted his partner and said: "No team's old conference allows the team to lose four games in a row. I must say that the management is too impatient. He is currently not capable of being the boss. Look at Michael, he When has the Bulls been allowed to lose four straight? Never."

Robert Jeddah smiled meaningfully and asked, "Ringer, have you put your iron fist at the same level as Michael?"

"of course not."

Ringo Wilson immediately denied it, and said a little excitedly: "Iron Fist is far from qualified to say that it has reached Michael's height. I'm not talking about qualifications, nor honor, but ability, otherwise he wouldn't let the team lose four games in a row. "

Robert Jeddah asked with a quirky smile, "So, why are you holding Michael by Michael's standards?

Also, Michael had been swept by the Green Team for two consecutive years in the first round of the playoffs, that is, two three-game losing streaks.

Even in the regular season, he has lost streak more than once. In the 80s, since he entered the Bulls, he also had four consecutive losses, as well as five consecutive losses and six consecutive losses.For example, in the 86/87 season, he had a six-game losing streak, and in the 87/88 season, he had a five-game losing streak.

In addition, after entering the 90s, in the 90/91 season, that is, the last season, the season when he won the championship for the first time, the Bulls lost three games in a row at the beginning. Since then, he has not had a three-game losing streak in the regular season.

So, Ringer, you can only say that since November 90, 11, he has never had a record of more than three consecutive losses.

At that time, he was 27 years old and had already entered the peak state, and Iron Fist is not yet 21 years old. You can't use the standard of the peak Michael Jordan to ask for the current Iron Fist, which is unfair.

Iron Fist is of course not as strong as Jordan now, and it is too far behind. He is not capable of standing up to save the team at critical moments, and he is far inferior to Jordan, but even Jordan must have helpers around him, otherwise he will not win the game . "

"Uh?"

Ringo Wilson was at a loss for words, he was a little ashamed and angry, and thought it would be better to change his partner.

Robert Jeddah's views have been recognized by many fans in front of the TV. They also believe that the 27-year-old Jordan cannot be used to ask for the Iron Fist who is less than 21 years old. Everyone needs to grow up, and the Iron Fist is the same. After all, not everyone They are all magicians, and Jordan is not a magician, nor does he have the ability and opportunity to win the championship in his rookie season.

"Hey, Old Oak, don't you plan to ask me to play a rematch?" Zhou Quan asked loudly when he saw Oakley in the player channel.

"Haha..." Rodman immediately laughed strangely.

The Knicks were built into an iron-blooded team by Pat Riley. There are three people with the toughest style in the team, namely Oakley, Anthony Mason, and John Starks.

Starks played the main force today. He has a bad temper and lacks IQ, but even if he lacks IQ, he also knows that he can't handle Zhou Quan, so he is very quiet at the moment, only staring at Zhou Quan with fierce eyes.

Oakley gave Rodman a hard look, you bastard, dare to laugh at me, forget how I slapped you at that party?

Feeling the strong malice in Oakley's eyes, if it was before, Rodman must have flinched, or didn't dare to laugh at Oakley at all, but now, he doesn't make fun of the other party at all, but laughs harder.

Zhou Quan moved sideways in one step, blocking Oakley's evil stare at Rodman, and asked with a smile, "Old guy, I'm asking you something."

"Humph!"

Oakley snorted angrily.

Zhou Quan laughed, turned to Rodman and said, "This villain doesn't want to fight me again, Dennis, what do you think is the reason?"

"He was scared of being beaten."

Rodman's strange cry sounded immediately.

Starks looked at Oakley, hating that iron could not be made into steel, and said in his heart, boss, you should go up!
"Tekken, do you want to make trouble?"

Oakley's eyes were red, and his fists were clenched. This was a public humiliation to him. He swore that if Iron Fist humiliated him again, even if he couldn't beat him, he would have to fight back, otherwise he would lose face.

But Zhou Quan shook his head and said, "No, I just asked if you want to fight a second fight. Why did you start making trouble? I'm giving you a chance. After all, if you fight with me, you can earn 20 to [-] U.S. dollars, right?" Is it? That should be a lot of money for you, right? I'm giving you a chance to make money."

"Ha ha……"

This time, Joe Dumas, Ulrich, and Sekali couldn't help laughing too.

"If you want something, go fight professional boxers. What's the point of beating amateurs like us? Which one in the professional boxing world recognizes your strength?"

With a fierce face, Oakley counterattacked softly and weakly.

"Didn't you get a professional boxing license? Didn't you get it by your own ability? You got it by bribing the officials of the California Boxing Commission?" Zhou Quan said in surprise.

"You?" Oakley stammered.

"Iron Fist, do yourself a favor. You're living in this alliance. Don't go too far." Ewing finally spoke up, supporting the old man.

Oakley was moved to tears when he heard this sentence, and finally, Patrick was able to shelter him from the wind and rain.

"Brothers, are we going to give the super center some face?" Zhou Quan asked with a smile.

"Unless he joins us, no one will give face." Rodman shouted again.

"Ha ha……"

Under Zhou Quan's leadership, the Pistons laughed out loud.

Ewing turned pale with anger, am I crazy? The Big Apple doesn't want to wait. If you join your nearly deserted city, you might go bankrupt someday.

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "Okay, it's just a joke, you don't need to be angry, just have fun before the game, just relax and let us have fun."

Oakley and Ewing are even more angry, what a fart!Damn it, can we play you instead?Can you please make us happy?
"The damn villain!" Oakley snorted angrily.

"Don't dare to turn against him off the court, you are a coward!" John Starks cursed in his heart.

"Shh!"

At this time, the lights of the Palace of Auburn Hills went out, and the fans booed violently. The Knicks' starters couldn't wait to play, and none of them wanted to be played by Zhou Quan anymore.

After all five Knicks starters went out, the Palace of Auburn Hills suddenly fell silent, the hurricane was extinguished, and it seemed to be brewing, waiting for the next eruption.

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

The impassioned voice of the bearded John Rowes, the on-site commentator, sounded at this moment, resounding through the Palace of Auburn Hills.

"Oooo……"

When Joe Dumas appeared first, the Palace of Auburn Hills directly blew a level [-] typhoon.

"Iron Fist Slayer, Detroit Killer, Crossover Star, Zhou Quan!" The live host roared.

"boom!"

Zhou Quan made his final appearance, and the typhoon of magnitude [-] directly turned into a hurricane of magnitude [-].

"The Palace of Auburn Hills, the most terrifying home stadium in the league! If it weren't for Detroit's economic collapse, the stadium would definitely be full."

TNT commentator Robert Jeddah exclaimed.

Ringo Wilson laughed: "I have to admit, from ice hockey basketball to golf, then to boxing, and even performed a home run on the baseball field, Tekken is no longer a rookie last season, he has become a real sportsman. star."

Robert Jeddah nodded and said: "Yes, his popularity and influence have gone out of the circle. Although his achievements in other sports are not convincing and he is not recognized by other sports. This influence is still very small, but it has indeed Out of circle."

Ringo Wilson did not refute, but nodded and said: "The NBA has not yet gone global, and stars have the influence of going out of the circle. It is really too difficult. Bird and Magic have never done it."

Robert Jeddah said: "At present, it is Jordan, and it is due to the influence of this Olympic Games. It is difficult to say that Bird and Magic have the influence of going out of the circle."

"Oh my God!"

Looking at the scene at the community college, Ma Jian was already dumb.

After coming to the United States, he began to realize that the status of the Chinese in this country is at the bottom of the discrimination chain, but now more than 2 Americans are cheering wildly for Zhou Quan.

On the eastern peak of the Auburn Palace, Liu Yumin was also extremely shocked. She had never seen a Chinese athlete receive such a welcome in a foreign arena, whether it was Li Ning, Lang Ping, Gao Min and other world-renowned athletes, None, far from such support.

The shouting gradually subsided, and Zhang Lili finally said loudly: "During the regular season last season, Zhou Quan didn't have such a big influence here. Later, he developed well in the playoffs, and he and Jordan can also play well. , This season, his athletic quality has improved, and he has a lot of fancy dunks and difficult layups in every game, and now he is more popular with Detroit fans."

He didn't mention the most important point, Zhou Quan's tough style, beating this and that, and beating the villains of the league, is what makes him the most popular in Detroit.

Detroit people are used to the style of the Bad Boys Legion, and Zhou Quan is tougher than the Bad Boys, he is really tough, not dirty, and he is the boss of the team, and his performance is very good, so now here is better than the previous Bad Boys They are more popular.

For example, Joe Dumars, who is not tough in his style of play and personality, has the strongest strength after the decline of the Assassins, but he has no position to top the Assassins. There are not many fans in Detroit. Less, not as good as Zhou Quan. The position of the All-Star substitute is also selected by the coaches, not the fans.

(End of this chapter)