Basketball UFO

Chapter 21 Possible Transactions

One day, we will make peace with ourselves, swallow our temper, smooth our edges, and just be ordinary people.

Jordan has not yet reached that time, he is still at the peak, even though he is almost 35 years old, but he still remains strong, and his offensive and defensive abilities have reached the peak, unmatched by anyone.

Now, Jordan has to recognize Carter's strength, this young man is not easy to deal with.

This guy is so thieves, he thought it was all done by real knives and real guns, but he didn't expect it to be half-truth, half-truth, and he scored 24 points on his head.Jordan cursed inwardly.

After Carter scored consecutively, he stopped and took a break and did not continue.The Nets have lost the game and cannot recover.

Carter scored exactly 24 points in Jordan's defense and 11 points in others' defense, a high score of 35 points.The second highest score in the game and the highest score in the Nets team, Cassell also scored 22 points. If not for the outstanding performance of the two, the game would have ended as early as the third quarter.

Jordan scored 36 points in this game, the highest in the game, but only 1 point more than Carter.

Calipari conceded early and let Carter go off the field, and then Jordan also went off the field immediately and stopped playing.The two sides tacitly gave each other a little face.

The Bulls led by 17 points and entered the garbage time. The Nets' substitute players were energetic and ran wild, bringing the score gap back to within 10 points.

In the end, the Nets lost by 8 points on the road, ending the game.

It seems that everyone can accept it. The Nets are not the weak chickens they imagined, and they carried it for at least three and a half quarters.Bulls Jordan didn't really guard against Carter.

After the game, Bulls head coach Phil Jackson said bluntly, "Michael has recognized Vince Carter's strength. Carter is a super rookie. The remarks before the game are mainly to stimulate Carter's competitive spirit. In my opinion, there is no super competitive player. Players with a heart don’t become superstars.”

The calm appearance made the smoke before the game clear.

There are countless teams who challenged the Bulls, and countless players who challenged Jordan, but not many really did it.At the very beginning, Jordan was also ravaged beyond belief, and he walked over step by step and defeated all his opponents. Only he knew the hardships.

Calipari also said bluntly, "Michael is still the strongest one, and Carter is still on the road. The words of the two before the game are just the sympathy between the players, and they will all go their own way."

A very high-level response, high emotional intelligence, and then continued to encourage his team, "I am very happy that the team has Carter. We are still looking to become stronger. This is the goal of the Nets."

Carter also attended the press conference as usual. When he heard what the coach said, he smiled slightly, "Of course, the Bulls are the strongest team. We have a big gap. Just like the gap between me and Jordan, it may be 5 total. The championship gap, right?"

"You mean, the Bulls will win the championship this year?"

"It's just my personal understanding. It has nothing to do with this year's championship." Carter immediately realized that Jordan only has 4 championship rings now.I accidentally overcalculated once.

Although there was no suspense about the outcome of this game, Carter's performance really made the fans of the United States very happy. He didn't have stage fright when facing Jordan, and he dared to confront him directly, playing back and forth.

They were so impressed by Carter.

The two most exciting shots in the game were both directly contributed by Carter.

The first one is to change direction and pass Jordan in advance, and then move around inside the Bulls, scoring the ball, a model of personal heroism.

Players grind a lot on the ground, as well as maneuver in the air.But there are not many good ground and aerial work, this ball is a perfect goal!

"Because of this ball, Jordan will become the backdrop for Carter's career."

The second wonderful shot is Carter's self-throw and buckle with a flash of inspiration.

Perfectly demonstrated personal physical fitness, as well as super confidence in his technical ability.There seems to be a silent accusation against the weak chickens of his teammates.

"If this ball appears in the dunk contest, it should get 50 points, right?"

Carter rushed into the bathroom and took a shower in 12 seconds. He washed away his fatigue and felt that he could fight another [-] rounds.

Facing Jordan will give him a lot of rewards. This kind of game will accelerate the player's improvement.Every confrontation with Michael is worth pondering so that you can perform better the next time you meet.

Cassell is Carter's biggest helper today, and was also shocked by Carter's several performances.Walking up to Carter, I couldn't help but hugged Carter, "Vince, you are the new superstar. I have always believed in this."

"Please, it's not a loss in the finals, it's a regular season, it's nothing." Carter comforted the ugly man.

The team's lineup is really poor, and there is no way to put together a competitive team.Especially the inside line is a mess and has no lethality.There is no one available on the bench, and the team still needs to do a lot.

Robert Pike took a shower and was once again full of passion.He made a rare appearance on the bench today. He scored 6 points in the last moment and 12 points in the game. He was the main contributor to the Nets' few losses.

"Vince, you are so strong. You can score 35 points against Michael. You will definitely defeat him in the future."

Carter smiled, "Man, I only scored 24 points against Jordan. That guy is really strong, and he controlled me very hard. Every time I attack, I feel strong pressure."

"I don't care that much. Your score is 35 points. It doesn't matter who is defending you." Parker didn't care, "The fans don't think about this, they know you scored 35 points. Don't say it, I always I will go to the Internet cafe and vote for you."

Cassel smiled and watched Pike go out to have fun, he took a deep breath, "Vince, maybe we can win the championship in the not-too-distant future."

"It's too early to say these things now, the team must continue to strengthen." Carter didn't care, he had to lay a solid foundation. Winning the championship is the goal, and it's even more of a vision, but it's impossible to become fat in one bite, "Sam, but I I believe that you will become the main point guard of the championship team again."

Sam Cassell's eyes lit up, the team looked for reinforcements, he signed a five-year deal, and maybe within the contract period, the team might actually win something.

"Vince, I believe in you!" This is the player with the most leadership and basketball talent he has ever worked with, a supernova.When he entered the Rockets that year, Olajuwon was already in full shape, and his leadership style set an example, without Carter's sharp edge.

But players with no brains will eat Carter's tricks.

Of course, if the team wants to win the championship, the right time, place and people are indispensable, not to mention a dynasty team like the Bulls who have established three consecutive championships.

Parallel time and space, after Jordan retired, only the Lakers achieved the Triple Crown Dynasty in the NBA, and the OK combination killed the Quartet, and there was no second.Others such as the Warriors, Spurs and even the Heat failed to become a dynasty team.

Clean up your mood and wait for the new game a few days later. The team will face Camby's Toronto Raptors and get No. 26 after Christmas.

The Nets and Bulls game is on December 12, just before Christmas.

The repertoire of the Christmas NBA league is the Christmas game, which is given to the teams with the highest attention.The Nets this season are naturally missed.

There are two Christmas battles this year.The Chicago Bulls played against the Detroit Pistons, and the topic was full of topics.The Los Angeles Lakers played against the Phoenix Suns, and O'Neal became the league's favorite, according to the arrangement.This is also one of the most watched games.

In the past few days, after the game between the Nets and the Bulls, TNT repeatedly played highlights of Carter, especially his stunning dunks on the court, to warm up Christmas.

Further enhancing the festive atmosphere, Carter got a cup of Christmas dessert.

Many fans have begun to vote for Carter spontaneously. His number of votes has soared, overwhelming a group of famous stars, ranking in the top ten of the total votes.

"I don't care. If you can dunk in front of Jordan and score 35 points, you are an All-Star player. I want to vote for Carter."

"Remember Carter's data against Jordan, 35 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, super data. There is no better rookie than him, he is the best rookie."

"I didn't expect that the Nets still have players worthy of my choice, and Vince Carter is the only one."

At this time, Adidas stores in Europe and the United States poured into countless fans. They picked up Carter's sneakers, put them on their feet, tried the feeling, couldn't help but jumped up and pretended to dunk.

The cashier was overjoyed, and Carter's sneakers were out of stock again in just a few days.

"Don't fight with me. I have big feet, so I can only give you this pair." The tall man with a thin face chased away the people around him and monopolized the sneakers.

"Oh, these are Carter's sneakers. Next season, it is estimated that signature sneakers will be released."

The sales volume in the United States has exceeded 80 pairs, a terrible sales volume.Adidas has been speeding up the design of Carter's signature sneakers.

In some places where black people live together, Adidas stores have been closed directly and are empty. They have not received enough money.Zero-dollar purchases continue to occur, and insurance companies lose money.

The situation at the Converse store is similar. Carter's exclusive shoes have been replenished many times, and they are still selling well.

"Why is chewing gum so easy to sell?"

"Because it's Vince Carter's endorsement brand." The cashier shrugged, showing a sense of superiority, "Don't you know Vince Carter? That's too bad, Carter is the most popular NBA star recently."

"Super rookie? The player who scored 35 points against Jordan?"

"You know the goods? Not to mention Carter's sneakers, even the chewing gum is almost sold out. If you want to buy it, hurry up."

Playboy Company once again paid attention to it, but they didn't expect Carter to rise so quickly.

In just one month, Carter has become a super player who has scored higher points than Jordan, and Carter's personal influence has expanded rapidly.

"We can't use a rookie to evaluate Vince Carter. He is a top basketball player with strong market appeal." The manager took out the picture album and said, "These photos are what we collected. Carter's capital is very strong. I'm sure Would make a great brand ambassador."

"How to say?" Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy, glanced at it, couldn't help picking up the processed photo, and immediately discovered the clue, and it really meant something, "This guy is really exciting. Definitely It will drive the sales of our inner bag. Then report a new price to him.”

The bottom photo is Playboy's guess of Carter's age (size) and age (inches).It is estimated to be twenty-eight years old.

"We need your approval. We dare not give out a price rashly." The manager said softly, looking at the company's founder and president.

"Forget it, let's see after the All-Star Game. Whether he can make it to the All-Stars or participate in the Rookie Challenge, see how he performs and then send a new offer. Well...for the new offer, just double it! "

The original quote was US$50, but now we are going to quote US$100 million.

"The company also has new competitors. CK Company is also negotiating with Carter. He is very hot now, and there may be new companies entering the market."

Hugh Hefner glanced at it, and tightened his arms around the palm of the young girl in his arms.The manager immediately understood, "CK's quotation has reached 80 US dollars. Should we hang Carter first?"

"Hang on first, don't worry. CK is a group of old foxes, and won't be so anxious to raise prices for Vince Carter. Carter is still young, and no one can say what will happen in the future. There are too many athletes who perform well at one stage. .”

"Understood!" The manager turned around and contacted Fagan. Playboy Company was preparing to increase its offer and hoped to discuss it in detail again after Christmas.

"There is no need to double the price, so don't contact me." Dan Fagan was full of confidence.

Carter's performance has exploded recently. In several live broadcast games across the United States, all of them scored high scores of 30 or more. He has already attracted countless fans in the United States.

Carter went back to his home in Florida, chatted with his parents, played with his children for a day, and went back to work.

Calipari found Carter, and the two went into the office of general manager John Nash.

John Nash has been in full bloom recently, and the team's record is not bad, ranking ninth in the Eastern Conference. It is expected to hit the playoffs, thinking about fighting again.

The most important thing is that because of Carter's influence, the team's sales of peripheral merchandise continue to rise. Joe Taub praised the general manager several times, which made him feel like spring breeze.

The team is on a healthy track.

Seeing Carter come in, John Nash poured coffee first and then exchanged a few words.The main thing is that the team has been playing well recently and the players have been training very hard.Carter took a few young people with him and practiced regularly, and the management noticed this.

Then I got to the point, "Vince, the team is planning reinforcements. Which position do you think needs to be supplemented?" The team's thinking is that if it can attract free players, it is naturally the best.

"I need tougher players on the inside. This is my idea." Carter did not deny that, anyway, the team will come forward at that time, so he just needs to be himself.

"If we choose to take the troublesome Thornhead, are you confident in conquering him?" Thornhead player?Carter first thought of Charles Oakley, and the team also knew that Carter had trained with Oakley in the summer.

Carter's thoughts moved and he immediately expressed his position, "No problem, no matter who it is, I will let them follow me and win for the team."

"But the transaction is not so fast, we strive to get it done as quickly as possible. The team needs to stabilize the record, and our goal has always been to reach the playoffs." John Nash slowly considered his words, and seemed to have found a trade partner.

Then he asked again, "In the team, who do you want to keep the most?"

"Sam Cassell, he's an integral part of the team. Also, Robert Pike is passionate, and he's here too."

Both men were staunch Carter supporters.The team boss must protect them at this time.

(End of this chapter)