When pride still matters

Chapter 362 Your mother’s kiss

Amelia Nichols? Her last name immediately reminded Yu Fei of Seattle's mayor, Greg Nichols.

Judging from her age, those who can attend such an occasion are usually relatives of a high-ranking official, but here, people named Nichols are basically related to the mayor.

After the conversation, the answer was no exception for Yu Fei.

Amelia is the mayor's niece. Considering this relationship and the fact that her physical talent is eye-catching, Yu Fei believes that it is necessary to deepen their understanding of each other.

When Mayor Greg Nichols appeared, he was just like what Yu Fei had seen on TV and in newspapers. He was bloated and had so much flesh on his face that his chin was submerged.

Like all American politicians, he gave an impassioned speech before a banquet, recounting the blessings he had planned for Seattle since becoming mayor.

Afterwards, he won over everyone's hearts and spoke to everyone like a bridegroom.

Yu Fei's appearance is a bright spot tonight. It can be said that everyone here has less than 1/10 of his national influence. Even in Seattle, Yu Fei is the savior of the Sonics, which has 90 fans.

For Nichols, Yu Fei’s national influence is not important, but the 90 Seattleites behind him are.

"I can't take it seriously." Nichols said triumphantly. "I did do some minor work. Although it was not much, it satisfied most people and they were willing to let us leave the old office building. So, back to Super Regarding the Sonics' arena, one of your teams earns $100 million a year. When our taxpayers know clearly about this matter, how do you think we can convince them to use their money for these damn wealthy people? Money to build a new arena?”

Nichols then walked up to a black man who looked to be in his sixties or seventies.

"So why are they willing to support the Seahawks and Mariners in building new arenas?"

"But, Mr. Mayor, there is a team born in Seattle. It is almost 40 years old, and now it is facing relocation due to poor management. Do you think we should help it?" Yu Fei does not intend to bend with politicians. Detour, or he'll show up to explain why Yes, Prime Minister is a masterpiece.

At this moment, Yu Fei understood what the other party meant when he was negotiating with Bennett, "There are only 90 people at most (supporting the Supersonics)".

"Isn't this how our society operates? We give money to the rich so that they can make more money." Yu Fei asked, "Don't they know that the federal government subsidizes 100 billion to enterprises across the country every year? Dollar?"

"It's a perception issue," Nichols said. "You put it that way, to them it's just a numbers issue. But if we say to them that the city is going to do hundreds of millions of dollars in financing to fund a wealth stream, If the Oil team builds a stadium, they will be angry. In the end, this is public opinion and we respect the people's choice."

He will seek his third term as mayor in a few years. By then, if he can get Yu Fei's support, his chances of re-election will greatly increase.

Yu Fei does not emphasize that he is from Kent because the support given to him by the Seattle area over the years has given him a strong sense of intimacy, so he does not mind even if he is regarded as a Seattleite.

"Uncle, why can't we build a big and beautiful arena for the Sonics?" Amelia helped.

Today was a happy day, and Nichols didn't want to talk about the headaches that were causing him.

"I have always said that no matter where a true Seattleite wanders, as long as he is still breathing, he is still a Seattleite." Nichols said to Fei, "Fry, you successfully interpreted this sentence. "

Yu Fei complimented: "Because Seattle is thriving under your leadership."

That was the first African-American mayor in Seattle’s history and Nichols’ old boss.

However, Nichols did not continue the conversation with Feishen.

"Fry, I think you need to look at this from a broader perspective to get the answer."

He'll express concern, then continue to express concern, and when it doesn't help, then say I'd love to help you, but it's too late.

Yu Fei wants to say that he is from Kent, just like James thinks that he is from Akron.

Even under the most optimistic scenario, 90 people support the Sonics building a new arena, but there are 300 million people in Seattle, so another implication is that more than 210 million people in Seattle do not support this matter.

"Fry, this is actually a matter of choice." Nichols glanced at the brand new office building. "Why do you think the citizens are willing to support us using their money to build such a beautiful building?"

But the difference is that James emphasizes that he is from Akron with the mentality of having both. He does not want to give up his connection with Cleveland. He does not want to give up his identity as the city's savior, but he emphasizes that Akron's origins are When he leaves in the future, he can refute those who say he abandoned his hometown: I am a little boy from Akron, what kindness does Cleveland have to me?

"Fry, I believe my uncle supports you," Amelia said innocently, "but he can't help himself."

Yu Feixiao asked: "Do you support me?"

"Of course," Amelia said, "I've been a Sonics fan since the Gary Payton days."

"I don't believe it." Yu Fei stared at Amelia with aggressive eyes, "Unless you prove it to me."

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Seattle's first loss of the new season came sooner than expected. In the second game against the Bobcats, Yu Fei scored 44 points. However, in the third game that followed, he was defeated by the Suns.

This is a completely impossible game.

The opponent's touch was overwhelming, but except for a few main players who could respond, everyone on our side was lost.

122 is better than 99
Yu Fei hasn't lost so miserably for a while.

However, after all, this is just a regular season game. If you go home and sleep, this hurdle will be over.

It’s just that life is not easy for some people.

Except for the opening game against the Bucks, Durant played in the next two games like the NBA player who "most deserves to be swept into the trash."

Since Rashard Lewis was injured in training and needed to miss half a month, Karl did not, as Yu Fei understood, let Durant play the second position first to adapt to the confrontation.

The Bucks' successful experience made Karl obsessed with the small fourth position and Yu Fei playing pick-and-rolls.

Danny Granger came here this way, but Durant and Granger are different. Granger has experience playing the fourth position in college. It is not a big problem to come to the NBA and play the pocket fourth position. Although Durant was able to play the fourth position in high school and college due to his size, in the NBA, his weak strength, which cannot even bench press the lowest weight, would be too bad to be placed in the fourth position.

The collision and confrontation at the fourth position were enough to make Durant dizzy. He consecutively shot 15 of 4 and 16 of 6, making people doubt whether he really has super potential.

Then, Yu Fei suggested to Karl that Durant be placed at the second position and James Posey or Channing Frye be the starting four.

Karl chose Posey, and the Sonics' situation improved instantly. After five consecutive victories, they started a five-game road trip.

However, this fifth consecutive visit not only includes newly emerging teams like the Magic, but also the much-anticipated first showdown of the season between the SuperSonics and the Cavaliers.

Since Yu Fei personally "kicked" James out of the national team in Las Vegas, the conflict between the two has become public.

It's just that Yu Fei's strong performance put James at a complete disadvantage. Even if Nike launched its own media machine, it couldn't face it head-on.

Because now Yu Fei is 360 degrees with no blind spots.

In terms of history, Yu Fei currently maintains a 24-game winning streak against James.

In terms of image, Yu Fei's early black spots have been completely washed away by his heroic feats of four championships in five years, joining the US team, and giving up the opportunity to transfer for three consecutive championships in the name of saving the Sonics. James himself doesn't have many problems, but he has a mother who gets into legal trouble every now and then.

In terms of commercial value, Yu Fei is invincible in the Asian market and has also completed his suppression of James in the United States.

In this case, the James camp can only defend and counterattack in terms of public opinion, and then wait patiently for Yu Fei to show his weakness.

But Yu Fei has not produced new black spots for several years.

In this atmosphere, it can be said that fans across the country are waiting for the match between the two.

Yu Fei, on the other hand, cut off these disturbing things and came to Orlando with the team.

In the evening, they entered the arena to warm up.

Before the game started, Yu Fei threw the ball into Durant's hands and asked him to challenge himself.

This is the routine before every game.

However, Yu Fei's one-on-one style is not a casual game. He is very serious. Not only does he want to beat Durant, but he also talks trash.

Today, Yu Fei's desire to attack was particularly strong.

He first shot in front of Durant, then stepped past his defense and dunked.

"KD, is your mother not here, so you are out of shape?" Yu Fei asked with a sense of oppression, "Do you want to call her and ask her to give you a kiss on the phone?"

Kevin Durant is the only player in the NBA who kisses his mother on the cheek before every home game.

Durant was obviously touched and responded in a low voice: "No, no need."

(End of this chapter)