Legendary star

Chapter 287 Nobody Steals My Cake Anymore

"Meng, I'm really sorry to bother you so late. Originally, I planned to come back tomorrow, but Reggie really couldn't wait, so we rushed to your house as soon as we got off the plane." Larry Burr After De entered the room, he looked at the watch on his arm, and immediately expressed his apology to Meng Xu. After all, it was getting late, and those who had a normal and regular schedule would probably have gone to bed by now.

"Larry, you're too polite. Meng won't mind, right, Meng." Just after Larry Bird finished speaking, Reggie Miller, who was standing next to Meng Xu, shouldered Meng Xu. There are not many Reggie Miller in the league who can look up to him, and Meng Xu is one of them. Although every time the Spurs and Pacers meet, the two will bicker, but this does not affect the private relationship between the two. Reggie Miller also hoped that Meng Xu could go to Indiana more than once.

"It's okay, Larry. I'm used to going to bed late. Even if I have nothing to do now, I can't fall asleep." Looking at Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, Meng Xu was also a little embarrassed. Today Larry Bird really It's a bit too polite, it's very different from his usual style, not at all like that Larry Bird who feels uncomfortable all day without pretending.

"Well, I won't say more about the extra words." Larry Bird, who had already sat on the sofa, moved a little: "Let's just say it straight, Reggie and I both hope that you can come to Indiana After Larry Bird finished speaking, he stared directly at Meng Xu, while Reggie Miller on the side also stared straight at Meng Xu, both of them were looking forward to Meng Xu's answer.

In Meng Xu's view, the Pacers are actually a good choice, especially the current head coach of the Pacers, Larry Bird in front of him. Whether in the system or in reality, Meng Xu treats him well. He is very fond of him, and the Pacers' current head player Reggie Miller, Meng Xu also has a good relationship with him in private, and Reggie Miller is also 36 years old this year. Reggie Miller, who is already at the end of his career, If you go to the Pacers yourself, then Reggie Miller will definitely hand over the leadership of the team naturally.

Looking at Meng Xu who was still thinking about it, Larry Bird on the side showed a slight smile. Since Meng Xu didn't express his rejection clearly, it meant that Meng Xu was a little tempted, and he didn't think so on this trip. Bai Lai, although I already contacted Meng Xu's agent this morning and told her about my plan, but in order to impress Meng Xu, Larry Bird decided to tell Meng Xu about his plan again: " Meng, in this alliance, no one knows your value better than me, and no one knows better than me how to use you so that you can exert your maximum energy and value. Therefore, you will never And worry, as long as you join the Pacers, you will be the only tactical core of the team, even Reggie will play around you, otherwise I will send him away immediately."

"Meng, as long as you are willing to come to the Pacers, I will assist you with peace of mind." When Larry Bird said that he would send Reggie Miller away, Reggie Miller on the side immediately smiled, and at the same time turned towards Meng. Xu nodded and confirmed Larry Bird's remarks to Meng Xu.

In fact, after hearing these words from Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, Meng Xu wondered if he heard it wrong. Who is Reggie Miller? How come it sounds so unreal to help yourself.

"As for the team's planning, you don't need to worry about it either. From the players to the management, we in Indiana have enough desire for honor. So far, Indiana has not won a championship, especially Reggie. We want to win the O'Brien Cup personally, so our desire for the championship is stronger than any other team. Similarly, this is also your chance to create history. After all, whether it is the Celtics or the Knicks, their history They have won championships many times, and no matter how many championships you win there, it is the icing on the cake."

"As for the salary, you will get as much as the league's maximum salary. At the same time, although we are not as good as New York and Los Angeles in terms of team investment, the salary cap and luxury tax will not stop us. Before coming here, the owner of the team, Herbert, asked me to tell you that as long as you join Indiana, he will spend 2000 million dollars every season to pay the luxury tax."

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Listening to Larry Bird talking endlessly about his plans for the team after joining, Meng Xu is really tempted now. The owner of the Pacers, Herbert Simon, is not the richest among all the owners in the NBA. But it is definitely one of the most generous ones. In recent seasons, the Pacers’ salary space has been ranked among the top 5 in the league. There are more than 20 teams behind, and it has surpassed several Wallaces compared to the Spurs.At the same time, after Larry Bird promised his position in the Pacers, and in his contract, he will have the right to propose and veto the Pacers' transactions. Therefore, if Nike's attitude and economic interests are not considered, Then the Pacers are undoubtedly a very suitable choice.

It can be said that the Pacers can now give themselves everything they need, an absolute position in the team, and at the same time have the right to speak for the team, can participate in the team's decision-making, make trade suggestions to the management, and Vetoing some transactions that I don't want, and at the same time there are first-class managers and coaches like Larry Bird in the team, so all this looks so perfect.

"Larry, I am very moved by your conditions, but I still hope that you will give me a day to think about it." Although Meng Xu is already very moved, Meng Xu can't agree now because he still has to make a deal with him. He Hui discussed it again. After all, He Hui was calmer than himself at all times, and considered issues from a more comprehensive perspective.

"Okay, we will stay in San Antonio and wait for your reply." After Larry Bird finished speaking, he left the sofa with his buttocks: "Okay, you should also go to bed earlier."

"Larry, if I decide to go to Indiana, I hope to sign first and then trade." Just after Meng Xu sent Larry Bird and Reggie Miller out, Meng Xu said another sentence to Larry Bird.Although he is now a free agent, Meng Xu still hopes to leave something for the already battered Spurs before he leaves.

"Of course no problem." After hearing Meng Xu's words, Larry Bird immediately showed a happy expression. In Larry Bird's view, Meng Xu's ability to say such words meant that Meng Xu Xu already has a high probability of choosing to join the Pacers.

"Xiao Xu, it's decided?" After seeing off Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, He Hui walked to Meng Xu with a glass of water. During the entire conversation between Larry Bird and Meng Xu just now, He Hui was present, but He Hui never said a word, because He Hui knew that this kind of decision could only be made by Meng Xu, and he would not and could not directly interfere with the decision made by Meng Xu. And what I can do is to support Meng Xu's decision.

Although Indiana is not as good as New York, it is still a big city with a population close to one million, and the population of the entire Indiana state has reached 650 million. At the same time, there is no other professional league in Indiana that can pose a threat to the Pacers. Therefore, He Hui felt that Meng Xu's choice was barely acceptable, but he didn't know how Nike should explain and operate it. After all, in order for Meng Xu to join the Knicks, Nike had been operating since last year. Just contacting the boss of the Knicks in private, Nike also spent money to buy a number of local media in New York, and continued to build momentum for Meng Xu. If Meng Xu does not go to the Knicks, then it represents Nike's previous operations. all in vain

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"It's the senior." While Meng Xu and He Hui were still discussing, the phone in the apartment rang. Originally, He Hui thought it was the management of another team looking for him, but when He Hui picked up the phone, Later, it was discovered that it was Duncan, and the call was from Duncan's hometown, the U.S. Virgin Islands. The day after the game with the Lakers ended, Duncan returned directly to his hometown of the U.S. Virgin Islands. While visiting relatives, they also took a chance to relax, so Duncan must be the last person who knew that Meng Xu was leaving.

"Hi, Tim." After hesitating for a few seconds, Meng Xu still answered the phone.

"Decided?" Unlike what Meng Xu imagined, Duncan didn't scold himself, but asked very calmly.

"En." Meng Xu responded without saying anything. It's not that Meng Xu didn't want to say it, it's that Meng Xu really didn't know what to say now. Maybe Duncan must think that he betrayed him and the head coach Bo at the moment. Povic, betrayed the San Antonio Spurs.

After Meng Xu hummed, Duncan didn't continue to make a sound. Just like this, the two of them each held a microphone, listening to each other's breathing and panting, and kept silent.

"From now on, no one will steal my carrot cake again." Duncan didn't know how long the silence lasted, and after Duncan said this, he hung up the phone directly.

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