Legendary star

Chapter 750 Special Indiana

On December 2007, 12, at 2 o'clock in the evening, the Pacers played at home against the Charlotte Bobcats. Although the Charlotte Bobcats were just a small team, but because of Jordan, the Bobcats also received a lot of media attention. attention, so the game between the Pacers and the Charlotte Bobcats was also arranged by TNT to be a nationally broadcast game.

ABC, TNT, and ESPN signed a new broadcast contract with the NBA this summer. The total contract is as high as 7 billion US dollars in seven years. The contract signed by the NBA and the three major TV broadcasters has successfully surpassed the broadcast contract of MLB. The signing of this high-priced broadcast contract was also considered by the pro-NBA media as a sign that the NBA surpassed MLB and became the second largest sports league in the United States.

Since ABC and TNT took the lead in the signing of the new broadcast contract, the best game resources were naturally occupied by these two giants, and ESPN, which paid the least money, could pick up some of the remaining games. After repeated negotiations with the big media, the broadcasting rights of the finals belong to ABC, and the broadcasting rights of the regional finals belong to TNT. The Christmas game will be played one game, and the rest of the playoffs will be divided equally among the three teams. TNT will choose the best broadcast for the rest of the regular season live broadcast. The resources of the game will be broadcast live, and the rest will be divided between ABC and ESPN.

"Larry, you are too mean." In a box in the Bankers Life Arena, Michael Jordan lit a cigar and looked at Larry Bird sitting next to him with resentment. .

"Michael, look at what you said. I heard that you were coming, so I prepared the box with the best location for you. I also put aside all the affairs of the club and came to watch the game with you. How can you say that I am not mean enough?" ? "After hearing Jordan's complaints, Larry Bird pretended not to know anything and joked with Jordan.

"I still pretended to be with me. I was talking about Kwame. I originally planned to sign Kwame to Charlotte after the end of this season. I didn't expect you to get him here." See When Larry Bird pretended to be confused with himself, Michael Jordan simply raised the matter about Kwame Brown. Although Jordan had resigned from the Wizards long ago, Jordan had been paying attention to Kwame Brown. Especially after Jordan became the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, he decided to take Kwame Brown to Charlotte after he became a free agent, but he was cut off by Larry Bird , Although the outside world is saying that Larry Bird's trade for Kwame Brown is blind, but Jordan is very aware of the value of Kwame Brown.

"Kwame is the person Meng called for, and I can't help it. Don't look at what I have been scolded by the outside world now." Until Larry Bird, who is Jordan's character, simply pushed everything to Meng Xu's body, so that even if Jordan has any request, he can push two five six.

"Meng asked for it by name? It's really a hero who sees the same thing!" After hearing that it was Meng Xu's request to trade Kwame Brown, Jordan nodded in satisfaction. Finally, someone had the same vision as him. How can ordinary people in the outside world understand the tremendous energy contained in Kwame Brown's talent?Meng Xu is Meng Xu, and he even looks at players with the same vision as himself. It is no wonder that he is someone who regards himself as an idol, Jordan said with satisfaction in his heart.

"Michael, the game is about to start, let's talk while watching the game." After seeing Kwame Brown and Emeka Okafor, who represent the jump ball on behalf of both sides, walk into the middle circle, Larry Bird started Changed the subject, he didn't want to keep entangled with Jordan on this issue.

"Larry, you really trust Kwame. Let him start the first game he was traded." Under the reminder of Larry Bird, he turned his attention to Jordan on the court. After Kwame Brown walked into the middle circle and was about to jump the ball, I felt a little bit of a sigh in my heart. Although the Wizards selected Kwame Brown with the No. [-] pick, Jordan, who wanted to make the playoffs, did not choose to immediately trust him. Kwame Brown, instead let him come off the bench, and hone his skills and abilities while adapting to the rhythm of the NBA. After all, the growth process of a center is very long, but Kwame Brown can't understand Jordan. This also planted the seeds for the contradiction between the two.

On the first day of coming to the Pacers, Kwame Brown, who was arranged to start the game, really felt the trust of the Pacers in him. In addition, the Pacers' opponent today is Jordan's team, so Kwame Brown -Brown also tried his best to perform, and before the start of the game, Meng Xu also said something to Kwame Brown that made him feel more relaxed: "Kwame, if you don't want to attack or score, then It's the defensive end, rebounding, blocking, covering for teammates, doing what you want to do, as long as you work hard, no one will blame you.

Hearing Meng Xu's words, Kwame Brown was undoubtedly very moved. Thinking of what Meng Xu said when he talked with him at the stadium at noon, Kwame Brown let go of all his concerns. , and the moment he stepped onto the court, Kwame Brown had the idea of ​​working hard to play this game well.

In the two seasons of the Wizards, Kwame Brown's strong self-confidence was almost smoothed out by Jordan, and after being traded to the Lakers, Kwame Brown did not get a chance to breathe. Kobe was almost harsh on Kwame Brown. The request makes Kwame Brown feel disgusted, whether it is on the training ground or on the game field, as long as Kwame Brown does not meet Kobe's requirements, or his performance cannot satisfy Kobe, Kobe will welcome him. Scolding, Kobe even pointed at his nose several times and yelled, and rolled down if he didn't want to play.Although Kwame Brown is proud and arrogant, his personality is similar to that of Darko Milicic. He needs to be cared for. The more you scold him, the worse his performance will be, and even scold him urgently , They simply broke the jar.

So Meng Xu and Rick Carlisle's attitude towards Kwame Brown is mainly to appease him. As long as he plays with confidence, he will definitely be like Darko Milicic, out of control, so for Kwame- Brown, Meng Xu and Rick Carlisle are still patient for the time being.

"Larry, Indiana is really a special place." When the game started, watching Kwame Brown's performance on the court, Jordan thought about it in his heart, what kind of magic did Larry Bird perform to be able to Let those submerged talented players shine again, from Jaylen Rose, to Jermaine O'Neal, and then to Dako Milicic, whether it is long or short, there have been three years. A player on the verge of being forgotten, after joining the Pacers, he played his worth and fulfilled his talent. Perhaps in the near future, Kwame Brown will be added.
At the end of the first quarter, Kwame Brown only scored 2 points and 2 rebounds, but Kwame Brown's performance on the court was remarkable, he was willing to screen, he was willing to block, and he defended Work hard, run actively, and when you can't grab the rebound, you will get stuck on the opponent's player and let your teammates pick the rebound. From the game in this quarter, it can be seen that Kwame Brown is definitely a selfless player. Players, plus Kwame Brown is tall and strong, flexible in movement, and precise in positioning. It can be said that Kwame Brown's role on the court is definitely not reflected in the data.

"Larry, you made another good deal." After the third quarter, the game on the field entered garbage time. Jordan, who didn't want to watch any more, complimented Larry Bird with regret. , got up and left the box.

Played 30 minutes, scored 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block. Kwame Brown's first show after joining the Pacers is still barely worthy of his worth.

(End of this chapter)