Basketball UFO

Chapter 34

At the post-game press conference, Vince Carter dressed up and faced reporters, "I didn't expect to get a triple-double again, but I personally don't value data. I hope the team can win."

"I don't think Glen Rice's provocation before the game was a question. Players need to find ways to win. He is the All-Star Game MVP and is very strong. I am happy to beat him on the court."

Carter looked calm and relaxed, completely losing his crazy state on the court just now.

The reporters listened to Carter's words and nodded. As expected of a super rookie, his thinking is very mature.It's a pity that this kind of interview almost misses the point of exposure. If Carter is self-righteous and crazy about his opponent, it will be good-looking.

Glenn Rice wanted to beat Carter before the game, but failed. After the game, he was very dissatisfied and spit into the microphone, "Today's loss is mainly because the team didn't connect well, and the defensive end suffered injuries. Haunted, otherwise we would have won."

He attributed the failure to the fact that the point guard position was blown out, not him.Reporters also asked about Carter's triple-double, allowing Glen Rice to weigh in.

The super rookie's performance really exceeded everyone's expectations.No. [-] pick Iverson failed to produce Carter's crazy performance.

"Yes, Carter scored 25 points, but I scored 27 points. I scored more points than Carter, and it was more difficult." He meant that I, Glenn Rice, are not weaker than others, let alone Carter.

As for the triple-double mentioned by the reporter, Glenn Rice wisely chose to ignore it.

After attending the press conference, the Nets players thought they would stay in Charlotte and experience the nightlife in Charlotte, but Carter also supported the team to return to New Jersey immediately.

The boss of the team seems to have forgotten the arrangements for the evening.

"It's still early, you can arrive before 12 o'clock in the evening. Everyone go back and have a good rest." Calipari just won the game and is about to have a drink.He didn't want to be in Charlotte, New Jersey was more comfortable.

"Boss, aren't you taking us out to have fun? Why do you want to go back?" Williams asked in a low voice.Although his performance on the field was not good, he was most positive about drinking and having fun.

"I arranged a nightclub in New York. If you don't want to go back, just stay here!" Carter looked indifferent.

"Go back, I have to go back. I don't want to stay in Charlotte for a minute." Cassel showed an ugly smile and hurriedly agreed.

Carter waved, and Daniels came over politely and took the VIP card from Carter's hand with a flattering look on his face. "Lloyd, you take them there tonight and spend money directly."

"Hey, no problem." Daniels is also an undrafted player. He only entered the league at the age of 25. He has gone through the Spurs, Lakers and Kings. He has never met such a team leader.

He is very adaptable, and he especially likes to run errands for Carter. He is even more diligent than a rookie.

"No problem, I'll take care of it. Is Rasheed going?"

"Of course, as long as he is willing. Remember, I take care of everyone on the team." Carter picked up the phone. His date was already urging him, and he didn't know what to worry about.

Before, it could only be regarded as a dewy relationship, but I didn't expect that the other party seemed to have a good taste, and occasionally contacted Carter to chat about daily life.

Maybe the other party is in an emotional window period and is more likely to be impulsive.Carter happened to be to her liking.

When the plane landed in New York, the players dispersed immediately and gathered again in the night field.

The team will train tomorrow afternoon and have half a day to rest.

"It's boss's treat tonight. Boss said, everyone can have fun as you like."

Nets players stayed awake tonight and headed to the nightclub in droves.

Carter didn't have time to have fun with his teammates. Mucci's car was ready in advance and he took Carter into the hotel.

presidential suite.

Carter knocked on the door, and Jennifer Connelly, dressed in cool clothes, jumped up, her slender feet clamped on Carter's thighs, "Little Vince, you are finally here, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Why are you in such a hurry? I was still playing in Charlotte just now." Carter smiled, holding Peach with both arms, with a relaxed and freehand movement. Peach and Rabbit are not small, but their bodies are not heavy. Antiques from my collection?"

"It's not an antique business, it's just that I miss you." Jennifer Connelly frantically tore off Carter's packaging.

"There's really nothing I can do about you." Carter had no choice but to comply with Connery's wishes.

After all, Hollywood actresses attract a lot of attention, and they usually have almost no personal space. It is easy to find a little space, and naturally they have to fill the emptiness in their hearts.

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"I'm full..." Connery spread out on the big hotel bed, soft and comfortable, and didn't want to move. "Little Vince, can you continue to accompany me in the morning?"

"Why do you feel like you are hiding something?" Carter leaned next to Connery. "Is your career not going well recently? Tell me and listen. Although I can't help, at least I can be a suitable listener."

"It's okay, I've been very angry these two days, and I just want to see you." Connery smiled, and ran his fingertips across Carter's chest, "I plan to find a time to rest for a year, and I keep walking around the shooting scene. I can't lift my spirits."

"It should be burnout. Just take a few days off."

"I hope so." Connery thought again, really angry.

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Seeing Carter going out, Connery could only smile and send him off.Long gone, he stared at the ceiling with satisfaction.

Connery didn't think Carter was special before, but now the more he thinks about it, the more special he becomes.To be honest, Carter is not handsome, he is still dark-skinned, but he obviously has some elusive special temperament that is attractive.

It was almost noon when Carter returned home to New Jersey.Jian Jian fell asleep, got up and made something to eat, and stuffed it into his mouth indiscriminately. Immediately, he was full of energy and revived with blood.

Being young is good and energetic.

Fagan called, "Vince, the Nets are negotiating with Toyota and plan to transfer the naming rights of the stadium. But Toyota binds you to sign with Toyota."

Carter became angry when he heard this. The team really regarded him as a cash cow and wanted to squeeze out any remaining value.

It doesn't matter if you shake money, you can't tie him to a tree and shake him!

"Leaving aside the offer, the team has not communicated with me about it. In addition, you should be the one to negotiate whether I will sign with Toyota."

"That is, the most important reason is that Toyota does not have luxury models at all. You can't say that it is fuel-efficient and affordable, right? This doesn't match your grade, and players represent strength, speed, and explosive aesthetics. Toyota can't match it."

It is still a high-end sports car, the model or the brand, all in line with the pursuit of speed and passion by athletes.

"Rejected," Carter gave Fagan an order, "I support the team to generate income, but my personal rights must be guaranteed."

The team needs him now, and it's impossible to kill the goose and get the eggs just after he has made a name for himself.

"No problem, I am also very angry. I have no feelings for Japanese brands. They are too calculating and I don't want to play with them." Feigen cursed a few words before hanging up the phone.

According to the contract, the Nets are not eligible to bind players to make money with the team.Only the opinion of the players can be sought.

As soon as Carter arrived at the training ground, he was called into the office by Calipari.Joe Taub was there, and it seemed that he had been waiting for Carter for a long time.

"Vince, I have something to discuss with you." Joe Taub showed a businessman's shrewd smile and looked at Carter, "Well, the team plans to cooperate with you and sign a contract with Toyota, and you can also get a big deal from Toyota. contract."

Carter listened quietly, without expressing his opinion.

After Calipari delivered the coffee, he left the office and made an appointment with Williams for a heart-to-heart talk.The last few games, Williams has been like crap, banging and banging.

"Big contract? Since it's a business matter, you should go to my agent, not me."

"First of all, I have to ask for your personal opinion on this matter. This is the intention of the team management." Joe Taub said calmly, "Both the team and you have signed a contract with Toyota to make money together. This is a good thing. .As far as I know, you don’t have a car brand endorsement yet.”

"It will be coming soon. In fact, we are already talking about it, but it has not been announced yet." Carter smiled and did not ask about Toyota. He did not care about the endorsement fee. The main reason was that the temperament did not match. "My image It’s power and speed, as well as passion and supreme beauty, which is more in tune with sports car models.”

Joe Taub's face changed, and Carter continued, "If I sign a contract with a family car brand, my image will change. This is not a good thing for me personally, nor is it a good thing for the team. The team is building a high-end image. , ambition is essential.”

"But, they gave too much..."

"As far as I know, by tomorrow summer, there will be many players with an annual salary of more than 500 million US dollars in the league, and the salary division is more reasonable. Why not wait? Maybe after the Nets enter the playoffs, the value will still rise Woolen cloth?"

Carter said slowly, "I believe in myself, and I will definitely lead the team to the playoffs. I also believe in the team management. The management will build a great team and let the team's commercial value continue to increase. "

Although Joe Taub was depressed, he had to admit that it was not easy for him to refuse what Carter said, and it was not good for the team to be unhappy with the core of the team.

"I will convey your opinions to the board of directors. The board of directors has always believed that you will lead the Nets to a better record on the court." Joe Taub took a sip of coffee, stood up, and left without looking back. .

Carter also walked out of the door and heard the curses next door.Calipari was yelling at Williams, and Williams retorted a few words and then fell silent.

"If you can play, show your best form. If you can't play, apply to leave. The team does not support idlers. Everyone is fighting for the playoffs. I will never allow anyone to hold back."

Calipari gradually found the authority of the head coach.With Carter's support, his position is still quite stable.

The team also needs Williams' defense, especially rebound control, and no one in the team can replace it.Masenberg can only be used as a substitute and cannot stand up.Rashid is actually not the best choice to play center, power forward is more suitable for him.

The next two games, away and home against the Washington Bullets, are also back-to-back games.

The Washington Bullets are unfavorable, Chris Webber is injured and absent, and the team's inside combination is George Muresan and Juwan Howard, which played a [-]-[-] split with the Nets.

The Nets showed off from the outside, Carter scored 31 points away and 30 points at home, Kendall Gill scored 20 points in two consecutive games.

The Nets defeated the Washington Bullets at home and away, solidifying their playoff ranking.

After defeating the Cavaliers on the road, they were defeated by the Heat at home.In this game, Tim Hardaway, the king of change-of-direction dribbling, used his speed and breakthrough to make Cassel suffer.

Hardaway scored 32 points, Kassel only scored 12 points and 5 assists.

"It's hard for Carter to be the savior for 30 minutes."

"The Nets were blasted inside, and the Heat grilled the Nets."

Williams had a double-double against the Cavaliers, scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds, before wilting again.

Facing the Detroit Pistons, the two sides played two overtime games, and the winner has not yet been decided.

Pistons fans have gone crazy, chanting Grant Hill's name crazily.He is the savior in the hearts of Pistons fans.

In the last 25 seconds of the second overtime, the score came to a 120-point tie.

The 3rd draw in overtime is inextricably linked.Often the Pistons make one, the Nets make one, the Nets don't make it, and the Pistons don't make it.

Carter suddenly accelerated and received the ball from Cassell, and Grant Hill immediately defended him.With a serious look on his face, Hill didn't talk nonsense and stared at Carter intently.

Controlling the rhythm, with the last 10 seconds left, Carter finally made a move.

Rasheed saw the right time and mentioned the high pick-and-roll. At this time, he did not show personal heroism, and Carter didn't mind his teammates helping at critical moments.

Winning is the greatest heroism.

Hill also adjusted his defensive posture accordingly.Carter dribbled the ball from his hips, pulled it to the left, got past Otis Thorpe, and dunked against Tel Reve.

Telarif immediately jumped up and flew to take the shot.With a twist of Carter's wrist, the dunk action was changed to a throw, and the basketball flew high.

Draw a beautiful high-throw line in the air and hit the net.

beep!
The referee blows the whistle.Carter was slammed to the ground by Telalif and fell badly.The Nets players rushed over and surrounded Trarif to speak.

The referee quickly separated the people, but Carter was still lying on the ground, motionless.

"Carter, please don't let anything happen..."

"Woooooooooooooooooo what's wrong with Vince?"

The referee gave Tellarife a common foul, and Carter will also add a free throw.With 7 seconds left, the Pistons have a chance.

Cassell knelt down and looked at Carter nervously.Unexpectedly, Carter stretched out his hands and started doing push-ups on the ground.

Then he dusted himself off and stood up.

"Next time I'll ride and buckle you." He said to the nervous Telalif, "Don't be scared."

Telalif shivered inexplicably, maybe the air conditioner in the venue was too cold.

Calipari protested to the game officials on the sidelines, "This ball should be a technical foul."

It's still an ordinary foul, just shoot people to the ground.Carter has to be hugged and thrown several times in every game. If it wasn't for his physical strength, he would have been injured long ago.

Carter stood at the free throw line, took a deep breath, and prepared to make a free throw.

"You guys go back to the backcourt to defend. I will definitely score this goal." Carter greeted Rashid and Massenberg who were preparing to grab rebounds.

The two immediately left the point and returned to the backcourt.

The fans in the audience were frightened again. Carter was so confident that he didn't need his teammates to grab rebounds.

Hill was also a little discouraged. Carter's free throws were too accurate, and free throws were points.

Pistons head coach Doug Collins turned his head quickly and applied for a timeout. He felt that Carter could make a free throw. "Being behind by 3 points, prepare for a three-pointer tactic, and play another overtime game. We will definitely win."

The referee blew his whistle and Carter was free.

(End of this chapter)