no shortcuts in basketball

Chapter 211 James and Howard

The game did not decide the winner because there were still 8 seconds left for the American team.

It's not much, but it's enough for them to hit a three-pointer and then use foul tactics.

After returning from the timeout, the Chinese team replaced both Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian and directly adopted a tactic without inside players.

This is a bright card, just block your three-point shot.

The American team's outside running tactics, but the Chinese team's movement speed can keep up, expands greatly, and is very defensive.

Especially for Durant, Xu Yong completely blocked his chance to catch the ball.

Finally, the ball was in James' hands. After seeing this battle, James directly chose to break through the basket with the ball and complete the iconic James dunk.

This dunk directly caused the bench to boil.

Substitute for the Chinese team.

Because the attack just now consumed almost five seconds of the US team's time, this dunk was basically equivalent to the US team giving up its last ditch effort.

Kobe was so angry on the outside that he punched the air.

In the end, Xu Yong quickly served the baseline ball and threw the ball directly to Jeremy Lin who was running to the far end.

After receiving the ball, Jeremy Lin used his speed advantage to get rid of Paul who wanted to foul, and finally threw the ball into the air.

"Win! The Chinese team won! We are the Olympic champions!" When the final whistle sounded, Yang Yi was the first to jump up from the commentary box.

Not only is he a world champion, he is also an Olympic champion, the most valuable Olympic champion!

On the field, the members of the Chinese team have already started rushing onto the field crazily.

They really won, they won with all the members of the dream team!
This once will make this life worth it!

Xu Yong raised his head, his eyes red.

He was less excited than this moment when he finished defending his title.

After four years of preparation, getting the first prize in the college entrance examination was like a dream.

His teammates started shouting around him, and even Jeremy Lin hugged and shouted with the Chinese team members.

It can be seen that he has truly integrated into this team.

Xu Yong took a long breath, pushed aside the crowd and walked to the bench.

Yao Ming cried.

This was the first time Xu Yong saw Yao Ming cry.

This giant whose heart is far bigger than his height can no longer suppress his emotions after completing the last dance of his national team career and having a happy ending.

Thirteen years have passed since he was first selected for the national team in 1999, and he has won 13 Asian Games titles, 4 Asian Championship titles, 5 World Championship title, and 1 Olympic title.

This is the best curtain call for a national team.

After seeing Xu Yong, Yao Ming wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his hands, stood up with difficulty, and hugged Xu Yong vigorously.

He tried his best, but Xu Yong's four consecutive three-pointers in the opening, Xu Yong's defense against Kobe and his desperate rush to the basket at the last moment, Xu Yong also tried his best.

This is his championship, and it is their championship.

just.

"From now on, it's up to you." Yao Ming said seriously.

Since then, there has been no giant in the Chinese men's basketball team.

"Brother Yao, don't worry, I am the future." Xu Yong smiled and nodded.

Yao Ming laughed when he heard it.

It's time for the post-match handshake.

Xu Yong helped Yao Ming to the sidelines.

At this time, the members of the American team took the initiative to come over and shake hands with them.

Kobe took the initiative to shake hands and hug them at this time. Even if they were better than him, he would still be convinced of the Chinese team tonight.

It's just that after he turned around, his back looked a little lonely.

He was defeated by Xu Yong and Yao Ming in the finals and Olympics. This was completely the opposite experience from 08. I wonder if this was the watershed for him to officially step down from the world.

Durant was open-minded. He didn't know that Scarlett and Xu Yong had communicated. He hugged Xu Yong with a smile and said goodbye next time.

James...

James has already entered the player tunnel.

He may not care so much about winning or losing, after all, he is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, but he should regret coming to London at this time, because when he came to London, his home was robbed.

After completing the handshake ceremony, the Chinese team members raised their hands to greet the fans present, especially the [-] Chinese fans present.

The fans at the scene cheered first, and then someone took the lead. The melody that sounded in Istanbul two years ago appeared again.

"The five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind~How loud the victory song is~Singing our dear motherland~From now on we will be prosperous~Across the mountains~Across the plains~Across the rushing Yellow River and Yangtze River~"

The chants filled the North Greenwich Arena, bringing tears to the eyes of players and fans alike.

Shaoqing, the award ceremony was held on site.

The third runner-up is Spain, the runner-up is the United States, and the champion is China!
The Chinese team won the golden medal that belonged to them, and everyone's face was filled with pride.

Especially Zhou Qi and Guo Ailun, their current mood seems to have undergone earth-shaking changes compared to history.

When the national anthem sounded and the five-star red flag really rose, the cheers from the scene broke through the roof of the arena and soared into the sky.

This time, listening to the melody engraved in their bones since childhood, the fans waiting in front of the TV also burst into tears.

Maybe some of them have already thought about burning paper with the ancestors who paid attention to basketball tomorrow. The Chinese men's basketball team has really reached the top of the Olympics!

At this time, on American social media, American fans surprisingly did not curse, but all expressed the highest respect for the Chinese men's basketball team.

"Yao is great. He dominated us in the third quarter and ended us at the last minute. He is the best international player in history!"

"Yes, in the NBA, he is discussed as a top-five center, but in the international arena, he is now the well-deserved best!"

"Yao's choice to join the Bulls two years ago was the best decision of his career. He and his national team teammates trained and worked together in the NBA."

"What you said makes so much sense, I was speechless for a moment."

"Xu should also be respected. He led the Chinese team's three-point frenzy in the first half and was more like a desperate warrior at the last moment."

"To be honest, I don't feel much about Xu's performance. After all, isn't this his normal level?"

"Congratulations to the Chinese team, see you at the Rio Olympics."

……

At the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, Xu Yong became the flag bearer.

Yao Ming's injury was more serious than expected. After returning to China for a brief stay, he would go to the United States for surgical treatment.

Now he will definitely not be able to participate in the closing ceremony and can even rely on a wheelchair to move around. Xu Yong has become the most suitable replacement candidate.

And there is a sense of inheritance in this, and the national flag was handed over to Xu Yong's hands.

After the closing ceremony, the men's basketball team chartered a flight back to China.

On the plane, Xu Yong did not ask Yao Ming about his injuries and whether it was worth it, because the answer to this question was obvious.

If it weren't for the fact that he still had one year left on his contract and couldn't get out, he believed that Yao Ming would have chosen to retire at his most glorious moment.

When the plane landed at the Capital Airport and walked out of the exit, the airport was densely packed with fans and the five-star red flags waving in their hands.

When Yao Ming was pushed to the exit by Xu Yong, the cheers and applause reached a peak, and many fans cried with excitement.

When they got on the bus, Jeremy Lin took the initiative to sit down with Xu Yong.

"I think I understand our country somewhat," he said.

"What do you understand?" Xu Yong asked curiously.

"I grew up in the United States, where interests come first, but here, interests don't seem to be valued so much, it's more about honor." Jeremy Lin explained.

Xu Yong smiled and shook his head: "No one will not value interests, but sometimes, we will put national interests more important than personal interests."

Jeremy Lin thought deeply and nodded with understanding. Such a country is destined to surpass the United States one day in the future. He chose for his own interests and made perhaps the most correct choice.

After returning to China, the men's basketball team received numerous awards, from the national level to the provincial level, and then from the city level to the county level.

It can be said that this is the only Olympic champion of the three major goals, and everyone on this team has been treated like a hero.

This must also be treated as a hero. You must know that they won the victory by defeating the Dream Team in the final, which is of great significance in peaceful times.

The men's basketball team is also invited to participate in various award ceremonies and government events.

They have also received many commercial endorsements from individuals to teams.

While attending an event, Xu Yong saw a pop-up news on his mobile phone.

Pacers, making another trade.

And it’s still a three-party transaction.

Pacers: Send Paul George, Carlos Boozer, Odom and two first-round picks (one from the Heat) to acquire Howard and Jason Richardson;

Magic: Traded Howard and Jason Richardson for Paul George, Kris Humphries, Anthony Morrow, Lamar Odom, and three first-round picks.

Nets: Send Kris Humphries, Anthony Morrow and a first-round pick to acquire Carlos Boozer.

The Pacers did have a backup plan, but this backup plan left Xu Yong with a lot of doubts in his little head.

Although in theory, all three parties got what they wanted.

The Pacers traded a potential rookie who averaged 12 points per game after his second year, plus All-Star Boozer who was still at the end of his prime, in exchange for "Warcraft" Howard who was still in his prime;

The Magic exchanged the whole money for small change, getting young players, draft picks and Odom's expiring contract. By the way, they also dealt with Richardson's big contract. Of course, it can be seen that they are very optimistic about George, just like back then. They looked up to Tracy McGrady that way;

The Nets are purely a team with rich bosses, small changes, lineup upgrades, and military competition. Next season's five-star lineup of Deron + Joe Johnson + Gerald Wallace + Boozer + Lopez will The Eastern Conference is very competitive.

But the crux of the problem is that the Pacers' deal is too theoretical, and it's not at all like something someone like Bird would do.

Although James and Howard were two unparalleled twins in the Eastern Conference a few years ago, one of them has been kicked out, the other is in danger of a back injury, and their technical styles are obviously incompatible. How could Bird like them both at the same time? Do you think they can pull it off?
Just when Xu Yong was confused, another pop-up news came out.

According to Pacers president Kevin Pritchard, Howard will reach a three-year, $3 million early-maximum contract extension with the Pacers after joining the Pacers. This is under the new labor agreement. , the maximum contract extension that can be reached when the player still has a one-year contract with his parent team.

This is different from when Howard was traded to the Lakers in history.

Although this is easy to understand, the Lakers are certainly confident that Howard will not walk away, and they can get a five-year maximum salary contract when the contract expires (although historically Howard walked away after one year).

But a small-market team like the Pacers must be deeply afraid of Howard running away.

Howard's agreement also shows that he still looks forward to cooperating with James.

This can be regarded as the eastern version of turning enemies into friends and discussing great causes together.

and many more!

Xu Yong suddenly discovered Hua Dian.

Pacers president Pritchard?Not Bird?
He got up and left the event, found a rest room and started searching.

It wouldn't matter if I didn't search, but I was really surprised when I searched.

Bird resigned as president of the Pacers on June 6 this year due to health issues.

He had already returned to China at that time and was busy training with the national team, so he didn't pay attention to the news.

This is very intriguing. No one knows whether Bird really has a health problem, whether he is taking the blame for the Pacers' poor performance last season, or whether he is taking the blame because of a health problem, but the key is that walking The team has changed.

Everything can be fully explained at this point.

Why did the Pacers suddenly take a liking to James and almost dismantle the team in exchange for these two superstars who already had a bad reputation last season.

The new official took office three fires.

And to put it another way, this transaction is also a sure profit from a certain perspective.

Do the Pacers lack a championship?

Of course they are lacking. As a veteran team, they have not yet won a championship.

But compared to the championship, they actually lack the market.

In other words, lack of money.

The boss is short of money!
In exchange for James and Howard, if nothing else is said, let me ask you if you want to watch the Pacers' games in the new season?

It’s full of topics, gimmicks, and enjoyment.

And to take a step back, is the Pacers' competitiveness without dismantling the team greater than the current combination of James and Howard?
It really isn't.

After Howard renews his contract, this combination can be maintained for at least two years.

If this were done earlier, Deron could be lured to join, so the competitiveness of the Heat would actually be no less than that of the previous Heat.

When Howard didn't face Yao Ming, he was still the league's No. [-] center (Yao Ming was still injured).

So Pritchard is still somewhat capable.

But he was also obviously tricked by Riley.

Riley kept delaying until Deron and Nash had determined their next home, and they were sure that there were no other big fish in the free market, and then he sent James to the Pacers.

He probably knew Pritchard's intention through channels.

Now, even if the Pacers have space, they can't form the Big Three. Although their strength is good, they are still worse than the Heat.

"Really old Yin Bi."

This is Xu Yong's emotion after straightening out everything.

When dealing with people like Riley, you have to be wary of whether he has a crush on you.

But next season will be really fun.

If he remembered correctly, James criticized Howard a lot last season.

The elimination of Xiao Zhan by Peak World of Warcraft back then was also a pain in Zhan Mi's heart.

Okay now, it's a team of two.

This may be even more blackly humorous than James replacing Granger before.

……

After staying in the country for about a week, Xu Yong left for Tempe.

The advantage of being immune to injuries is that even though you have been playing all summer, you can almost recover after a week's rest.

At this time, there was still a month before the start of the season, and he had to go back for offseason training.

Yes, you can’t miss the Olympics, and you can’t miss training either.

His task this summer is to train his left hand.

When playing against the Celtics last season, the Celtics successfully restricted him by using floor tactics and driving him to the left half.

Therefore, it is urgent to balance your left and right hands.

How else can we improve by competing with masters?
And before he came to the United States, news came from Yao Ming that the ankle surgery was successful, but it required a five-month recovery period, which meant that in the first three months of the season, he would be alone like in G6 of the Finals. Fought hard.Regarding left-hand training, Kobe has proven that it can be practiced as long as you work hard.

Of course, this will definitely require a long process.

But what Xu Yong lacks most now is time.

And because he is a reborn person, his current mentality is very correct.

For ordinary people, a rookie won the MVP and FMVP in his third year, and also completed two consecutive championships. Kobe Bryant is not enough, let alone surpassing Jordan.

Even now that he has won the Olympic championship, he can be said to be No. 1 in basketball history.

Xu Yong didn't believe a word of this statement, which was similar to that of a deputy goat.

Because he knows very well that his honors and strength are important, but more because of the excellence of the Bulls team.

As a reborn person, he knew this very well.

In history, without acquiring Yao Ming, the Bulls also overpowered the Heat's Big Three for two consecutive seasons to become No. [-] in the Eastern Conference.

Yao Ming, or his key performance, just raised the Bulls' ceiling.

So if he changes to another team, it will be difficult for him to achieve these achievements.

It's even possible that if he really went to the Knicks or Kings, he would still be leading the team to the playoffs.

Including the two successes of the men's basketball team, he couldn't have done it without Yao Ming and Jeremy Lin.

He was lucky.

Although luck is also a part of strength, his current strength is still far from Jordan, and there is still a gap between him and Kobe.

So keep your feet on the ground and improve your skills step by step. When you can really dominate the game like Jordan, then you will be truly powerful enough.

In Tempe, Xu Yong also met Harden, DeRozan and Ayers again.

Although a long time has passed since they graduated, the friendship between them is getting better and better as they get together year after summer.

Although, Harden punched Xu Yong in the chest when he saw him.

The Chinese team achieved great success in London, but the Dream Team [-] was miserable.

Even though the fans didn't criticize them much on the night of the final, after they returned home, the doubts on social media were like waves, one after another.

Harden, a member of the Dream Team, is naturally inevitable.

Previously, due to their busy schedules, they didn't have time to meet in person, but now they finally made up for it.

Ayers has a bitter look on his face.

Xu Yong was stunned for a moment, and after he realized what he was doing, he couldn't help but start laughing.

Previously, the Heat sent Ayers to the Pacers in order to make room for Odom in the rotation, and Ayers ended his "undercover" career.

Well, now James has also been sent to the Pacers.

Ayers really has to be entangled with James for his entire career!

"Jeff, if you change teams next time, I'll know where LeBron's next stop will be." Xu Yong couldn't help but smile.

"At least you have fun again." Ayers can only enjoy himself now.

But be honest, the Pacers will be very happy next season.

After the training ended that day, Xu Yong and Harden went for a walk around the campus.

"I heard that Ding played well." Harden said.

"Well, if you continue to perform like this, you may have a chance to be selected as a second-round pick before your junior year." Xu Yong gave a more pertinent evaluation.

He also took the time to watch Ding Yanyuhang's performance in the NCAA last season. His playing temperament is also very attractive in the NCAA.

But his talent is indeed average. His static height in shoes is 2 meters, and his wingspan of 01 meters is even shorter than Butler, and his dynamics are not outstanding in the United States.

If we have to classify him into one category, he is very similar to Yuta Watanabe. He is very suitable for a two-way contract and has a certain chance of establishing himself in the NBA.

Although two-way contracts have not yet been introduced, Chinese players are now very popular in the NBA.

"Satan! That's Satan!" But just after walking for a while, a student discovered them.

Xu Yong originally wanted to say hello and move forward, but soon he was surrounded by students.

There is no way, he is too famous now.

Especially at Arizona State University, Xu Yong's current status is almost the same as Jordan's at North Carolina.

What is more embarrassing is that Harden was directly squeezed out during this process.

After a while, Xu Yong came out of the crowd.

"It seems that I will have to wear a hood and glasses when going out in the future." Xu Yong said mockingly.

He has not yet adapted to Jordan's life of being watched wherever he goes.

Harden slapped his mouth.

Comparing people to each other hurts the most.

When Xu Yong saw this, he didn't move forward. He found an angle and motioned to Harden to sit down and rest.

"James, in fact, the key to whether the Thunder can win the championship depends on you." Xu Yong said after sitting down.

"Me?" Harden smiled bitterly, Xu Yong was the only one who thought highly of him.

"Let me put it this way, if you can do what Rose did in Chicago, the Thunder have a chance to win the championship."

Xu Yong's analogy is very vivid, because the Thunder is building a team based on the Bulls model. Theoretically, it is similar. As long as Harden can organize the team well in the first three quarters, score the points that should be scored, and let Du If Lant has the energy to go deep in the fourth quarter, the Thunder's strength will improve a lot.

So Harden has to continue to get stronger.

"I understand." Harden is a very smart man, and he naturally understands the meaning.

"Come on, James, I'm looking forward to the scene when we meet in the finals one day in the future." Xu Yong said and clenched his fists.

Harden understood and reached out to bump fists with Xu Yong.

……

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it is already one month later.

Xu Yong's training this month can be said to be quite unusual.

In order to develop his left-hand feel, he not only conducted targeted training during training, such as ball control and shooting with his left hand, but also forced himself to use his left hand when eating and living.

Just like he was babbling and toddling when he was a child, he seemed to have grown up again.

And while doing this, he also has to maintain the shooting feel of his normal hand, that is, his right hand.

If the left hand affects the right hand after practicing it, then it is a waste of food due to choking, and the gain outweighs the loss.

This is not an easy task, and the process is even painful. Xu Yong can completely feel the efforts Kobe put in to develop his left hand.

But he believes that good medicine tastes bitter, and the more painful the process, the more abundant the reward will be in the end.

At this time, the new season is quietly approaching, and the training camps of each team are about to start. Xu Yong also returned to Chicago after bidding farewell to Harden and the others.

He first went to see the little king.

Then as soon as he entered, he saw the king bullying the goose.

I haven’t seen him for three months, and this guy has grown into a big boy.

But when she saw him, she just hesitated for a moment, then dropped the goose to him, and then crazily rubbed her head against him.

Because of his large size, he now spends less time outside and spends more time in a cage.

"Don't worry, you will have a new home soon." Xu Yong said while stroking the king's hair.

After watching the King, he then went to the arena.

Butler was not there when he came, so he should practice more in the training hall.

When he arrived at the arena, Schwartz was already waiting for him at the door.

The first and most important thing he has to do when he returns to Chicago is to renew his contract with the Bulls in advance.

His contract extension with the Bulls is basically out of the question, because even if he forcibly refuses to renew, the Bulls will give him a five-year maximum salary next year without any suspense.

In fact, renewing the contract with the maximum salary one year in advance is a basic operation for popular rookies.

In the general manager's office, Xu Yong met Forman.

This guy looks a lot more mellow, and he seems to have had a very comfortable life this past summer.

A few simple words, and then a formal contract.

Oh, by the way, here is the difference between the Rose clause and the designated rookie clause. The latter is a new term that only appeared in 2016 and is a supplement to the Rose clause.

To briefly explain, after 2016, Rose's terms have been defined differently and the conditions have been relaxed, but at most a team can only offer a super maximum salary to a rookie.

But until then, a team can have up to two of Rose's terms.

Therefore, Xu Yong still has the qualifications to sign a super maximum salary at this time.

And because of the salary cap, his super maximum salary will be 100 million more than Rose's, 5 million in five years.

Then, there is a player option in the fourth year of this contract, so that he can opt out and renew his second contract at that time.

Schwartz had mentioned this option to him before he came, and it was a must.

And if it weren’t for the new version of the labor agreement that stipulates player options, James would no longer be able to sign the 4+1+1 contract he signed with the Heat. Schwartz even wanted to end the contract in the third year. There are player options.

Because the new collective bargaining agreement basically covers the salary cap in the next few years. Four years later, in the summer of 2016, the salary cap will suddenly skyrocket from 7000 million to more than 9000 million. The salary gap at that time will be very large. .

Xu Yong is no stranger to that year. The skyrocketing salary cap caused premium contracts to fly everywhere. The Warriors also seized that opportunity to acquire Durant in their history.

Posing for photos, signing autographs, for at least the next five years (one year on the rookie contract plus four years on the new contract), unless he causes trouble with the team like Carter did, he will be a Bulls player.

Then, he also did one more thing, which was to advance his salary from the team.

The new version of the collective bargaining agreement has secured many benefits for the players, and this is one of them that is very useful.

As long as the player and the team negotiate well, the player can advance up to 80% of the guaranteed salary.

This means that after Xu Yong signs the contract, he will instantly have an extra $800 million in cash.

And the reason why he did that was, of course, to prepare to buy a house.

It’s definitely not accustomed to living in the city all the time. Buying a luxury house in the suburbs is inevitable.

Let’s not talk about other things. There are many people in the urban area. The next time he takes Scarlett home to play, it won’t be good to be reported by the media, right?
He will feel sorry for Durant.

Of course, what's more important is that since I won't leave in the next five years, I really need to find a home.

This is also the new home he told the little king before.

Of course, you have to take your time when buying a house, and a lot of thought goes into choosing a location.

After the contract was settled and the money was obtained, Xu Yonggang and Schwartz did not rush back after they separated, but went directly to the training gym.

When he entered, he heard the sounds of confrontation inside. After entering, he saw that in addition to Butler, Anderson and Kwame Brown were also there.

Seeing him coming, several people stopped training and looked at him expectantly.

Speaking of which, Butler is his "little brother", Anderson is his "follower", and Brown is his "former little brother".

It’s not surprising that these people can work together.

"You continue." After saying this, Xu Yong sat on the sidelines and took a sip of water.

After receiving his instructions, the three people on the field continued to train.

After Xu Yong sat down, he first observed the three of them, of course the focus was on Butler.

When he saw that Butler's three-point shooting was already at a certain level, Xu Yongyong couldn't help but nodded.

If there's anything about the Bulls that reassures him the most, it's Butler's training.

Then he looked at Anderson and Brown again, and the confrontation between the two was fierce.

Speaking of which, the Bulls' lineup has actually changed a lot this summer.

In terms of the inside line alone, Yi Jianlian and O'Neal Jr. have left the team one after another.

O'Neal Jr. signed a two-year, 2 million contract with the Celtics, while Yi Jianlian went to Dallas for 1200 million in two years.

They are all players who got better contracts after winning the championship.

This is normal. The championship is a stage. For those who have withstood the test on this stage, who will get it if they don’t get a big contract?

As for the Bulls, they had no choice but to keep them. With the super luxury tax coming soon and two super-max salary contracts being signed, the team's salary pressure is unprecedented.

Of course, if someone goes, someone will come.

Kwame Brown is back on a two-year, 2 million mini-middle-level contract.

Brown's performance in Boston was mediocre, but that's where his size is. The Bulls needed someone to step up after Yao Ming was injured, and Anderson was in trouble. In comparison, Brown, a loser, was not bad.

Oh, and Anderson also stayed on with a one-year minimum salary.

When Dao joined midway through last season, a team offered him a contract worth around 300 million, but he still chose to stay and help the team's dynasty.

dynasty.

Xu Yong frowned when he thought of this.

The main center will not be back until more than a month after the regular season starts, and it is hard to say how his recovery will be.

The main point guard will be reimbursed for the season ahead of schedule.

Then there are many core rotations from last season that are not retained.

Never before had a team been in a situation like this when they had a chance at a dynasty.

The only one who can compare with this is the Bulls from the 1997-1998 season.

At that time, Pippen deliberately had surgery before the start of the season due to salary issues and missed a full 35 games.

Also that season, Rodman often missed training without any reason, and the team could not even contact him at all.

But even that Bulls team had a complete team in the playoffs, and they couldn't even do that.

After thinking for a while, Xu Yong had already made up his mind.

But just when he was about to get up, someone else came to the training hall.

It's Hinrich.

The Bulls' most important move this summer was to retain Hinrich with a four-year, $4 million contract.

Rose is injured and will not be able to play next season. No one is more suitable for that position than Hinrich.

Hinrich actually received a three-year offer of 3 million from the Hawks, but he finally chose to stay.

This is partly because Rose is injured and can start in the new season, but more importantly it is the emotion for the team.

This contract means that unless the Bulls trade him, he will spend his entire career in Chicago and become the soul of the Bulls.

Xu Yong stood up and asked them a question with a smile:
"What are your recent wishes?"

(End of this chapter)