Chapter 426 Retirement Reaction

In Philadelphia, postman Karl Malone is ready to retire. According to his previous agreement with Adi, he will sell himself to pay off his debts.

He has lost the confidence to win the championship and has no chance at all. He used to be able to reach the finals with the Jazz, but now he is on the digital team and has been eliminated by the Nets for three consecutive years and cannot even reach the finals.

He is now preparing to contact his agent and announce his retirement to the media.

At this time, his cell phone rang. It was his agent's call.

"Karl, Feilong announced his retirement at his press conference just now." Agent Philier's voice was very loud and full of surprise.

"Are you kidding me?"

The postman was very angry. I am really going to retire. Are you mocking me?

"NO, Carl, look at the news, TNT Sports, he really retired." Philier said anxiously.

The postman turned on the TV in confusion and tuned to the TNT sports channel.

"I am TNT reporter Ruth. I am at the press conference. Just now, the number one player in the NBA, the first person in NBA history, the first person in basketball, and the world's super sports star Feilong Zhao Dong officially announced his retirement from the NBA. He will join NFL…”

"He's going to play in the NFL?"

The postman was confused.

"Karl? Karl?" Agent Phillier's phone was still open.

"Hey, Phil, I see it, Shet, is he mentally ill? He will fail in the NFL, he will."

The postman inexplicably hated Zhao Dong's decision. However, Zhao Dong has won seven consecutive championships since joining the league and became the first man in history. But now that he has just entered his peak period, he has given up endless glory and transferred to play in the NFL. , what does this make him, a man who is hard-to-find, think?

"Karl, calm down, calm down." Philier immediately advised.

"I can't calm down," growled the postman.

He really couldn't understand that the NBA's supreme honors and achievements were worth nothing in front of that damn guy. Could he give up so easily and completely? But those are the things he wants to chase in his dreams!

"Karl, when he retires, your chance will come. Your chance to win the championship will come. Don't retire yet. If you stick to it for one or two more seasons, you might be able to win the championship.

"Filir said anxiously.

"Win the championship? Do you have a chance to win the championship? Yes, the strongest person is gone, and you do have a chance to win the championship!" The postman's mind exploded, and he was instantly empty.

But then, he felt a huge sadness. His current score is already second in the league's history, but as such a historical superstar, he can only have a chance to win the championship after that person leaves. This is How sad?

To put it simply, he was hit again and suffered a huge psychological impact.

Like him, Iverson was dumb and stupid at this time.

Seven years, exactly seven years, as the No. 1 pick of the 1996 Diamond Generation, he was always suppressed by Zhao Dong, the undrafted draft pick. He was suppressed for seven years and had no chance to succeed. In these three years, he even missed the opportunity of Zhao Dong. None, he was suppressed by Dayao's Nets for another three years. The frustration in this is indescribable.

The pressure that Zhao Dong put on him was extremely huge, pressing on his head like a mountain, making him breathless.

Now, the huge mountain above his head suddenly flew away without any warning, leaving him unable to react at all.

In Dallas, Jordan, who was discussing with the management on how to strengthen the team, got the news and sat there stunned for thirty seconds, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Haha... He's actually going to play in the NFL? Haha..." Then he laughed so much that tears came out of his eyes.

"Does anyone bet with me? I bet Feilong will come back. He can't play in the NFL. It's a sport of barbarians. He will fail there and maybe be beaten to death. Okay, wait for him Only after he is tired of countless failures in the NFL can he realize how wonderful the taste of victory is, and he will regret leaving the NBA."

Jordan stood up, danced and yelled at several managers in the office for a long time, and then suddenly, like a flat tire, he threw himself into the leather chair, where he lay in a daze again.

Several management levels looked at each other, wondering about Jordan's psychology.

Now Jordan's psychology is very complicated. Zhao Dong, who defeated him, suddenly wanted to change careers and play in the NFL because of his invincibility. This is different from when he retired to play baseball.

At first I said it was because there was no more challenge in the NBA, but in fact I retired because of the pressure from the media and the sudden death of my father.

And Zhao Dong really retired this time because of his invincibility and loneliness. This decision was so fucked up that it hit him again and had a huge psychological impact on him.

Los Angeles, O'Neal's home, he is in a daze.

Opposite him is agent David Falk, Jordan's agent.

As the most dominant center in NBA history, his team has been eliminated by Zhao Dong's team for four consecutive years after having a super lineup. It was swept in the finals once and eliminated in the Western Conference finals three times. Now he I have even lost confidence in the championship.

However, suddenly the news came that the most powerful enemy had left on his own, because Invincible no longer played basketball. The biggest obstacle for the Lakers to compete for the championship was suddenly gone, leaving him completely confused.

"That guy, isn't he just playing tricks on us? And then suddenly announces his return?" O'Neal murmured to himself.

"Probably not. The Trail Blazers have announced that they have terminated their contract with Feilong, and the league has officially announced the news. He is really going to transfer to play in the NFL."

David Falk said.

There was still some incredible look on his face.

The two most powerful superstars in his hands, one was once the number one in active service and may even become the number one in history, and the other is the most dominant super center in the history of the league, but they are all suppressed by Zhao Dong. So his feelings for Zhao Dong are very deep.

Invincible, invincible, because Jordan and O'Neal failed in front of Zhao Dong, this is his deep impression on Zhao Dong.

And now, this invincible and invincible king has retired and changed careers because of his invincibility and loneliness. The psychological impact on him is actually no less than that of Jordan and O'Neal.

Similarly, Kobe Bryant, as a member of the Diamond Generation in 1996, like Iverson, has been shrouded in Zhao Dong's huge halo for seven years.

Although he is not the top pick and the pressure from the outside world is not as great as Iverson, because of his personality, he definitely puts more pressure on himself than Iverson.

Now, when he learned the news, he, who was extremely dedicated to basketball and had a paranoid personality, felt completely different from other people.

Angry, he was very angry at Zhao Dong's decision to abandon basketball.

Although he desperately wanted to defeat Zhao Dong and win the championship, he extremely did not want Zhao Dong to retire. He did not agree with Zhao Dong's idea and decision to change careers.

In New Jersey, Dayao also got the news.

As someone who was brought to the United States from China by Zhao Dong himself, Zhao Dong is the mountain behind him. At the same time, as someone who was defeated by Zhao Dong in the finals for three consecutive seasons, his feelings are equally complicated.

But more psychologically, I feel at a loss.

As soon as he learned the news, he started to call Zhao Dong, but he couldn't get through. Zhao Dong's mobile phone was turned off.

Zhao Dong is at home at this time, preparing to move to New York.

"Dad, dad, mom said our yacht is coming to New York soon."

Zhao Dong was packing the trophies himself in his honor room when the youngest Rongxing ran in and shouted.

"Really?" he said casually.

The $500 million yacht took thirty months to build and was launched two months ago. It is now approaching New York. The family has sold a large piece of land on the beach of Long Island and built a private dock.

"Yeah." Rong Xing nodded his head non-stop.

"Dad..." The other three ran in after him.

The quadruplets are almost three years old and have all inherited his genes. They all look like tiger cubs and have the same brains as their mother.

Especially the fourth child, Rongxing, who was the skinniest when he was born, is now the strongest, tallest and has the best athletic ability.

Now his family is urging him and Lindsay to have a second child, and they have made plans to make arrangements when they return to New York.

At this time, Mr. Paul Allen, the owner of the Trail Blazers, called and said that he would arrange a grand retirement ceremony for him in the Rose Garden. Twenty thousand Trail Blazers fans and many league stars would be invited to participate. He hoped that he would agree.

Zhao Dong agreed, he really needed to say goodbye to the fans.

The retirement ceremony is scheduled for the day after tomorrow, at 2 pm on the 26th, when league president David Stern will also attend.

At seven o'clock in the evening, that is, seven o'clock in the morning on the 25th in China, Zhao Dong called Liu Yumin and informed him of his retirement from the NBA.

Liu Yumin didn't know what to say. He was stunned for a long time and then said: "Zhao Dong, have you decided?"

"Yes, Director Liu, I will participate in next year's Olympics and the 2008 BJ Olympics as usual, no problem." Zhao Dong said.

Liu Yumin couldn't say anything. This was Zhao Dong's personal matter and she couldn't interfere. She only repeatedly told Zhao Dong to think about it carefully and not to make a hasty decision.

At 8 o'clock in the morning, the news of Zhao Dong's retirement appeared on the morning sports news on the fifth set, causing fans to be shocked.

Subsequently, the news appeared in the comprehensive news of all CCTV channels, plus dozens of local TV stations and networks. In just one morning, there were very few people in the country who did not know the news.

That night, CCTV's 7 o'clock news reported Zhao Dong's news in a large space, which lasted for three minutes.

Portland, on the 25th, Dayao rushed over and met Zhao Dong at his home.

"Brother Dong, do you really want to change jobs?"

"Stop talking nonsense, I made the decision a few years ago." Zhao Dong smiled.

Dayao was speechless. Looking at Zhao Dong's look, he didn't say anything anymore.

Indeed, he has now figured it out. Brother Dong has won every honor in the NBA. When he gets tired of it, it seems that it is acceptable to change careers.

"This offseason urges your management to strengthen it. Next season will be yours and the Lakers' world." Zhao Dong encouraged.

Dayao smiled bitterly, okay, now it's our turn to fight for what you don't want.

At this time, the management of the Lakers and Nets are working overtime to discuss what to do after Zhao Dong retires.

The Trail Blazers will definitely become a player supermarket after Zhao Dong retires. This is their opportunity.

Similarly, the league management is also discussing the problems the league will face after Zhao Dong retires.

Simply put, the league needs a new brand.

Some executives proposed promoting the four shooting guards. These four stars are the most watched stars in the league in recent years, except Zhao Dong.

Stern said that after thinking about it, he actually thinks that these stars are not too young, and are basically the same age as Zhao Dong. He thinks that these four stars should only be used as a transition, and the league should find a New, real signature players.

At noon that day, Stern led a group of executives and boarded a plane to Portland.

At the same time, a large number of league stars, including many retired stars, flew to Portland.

Then there are a large number of Zhao Dong fans, flying to the United States and Portland from all over the United States and even from all over the world.

This afternoon, Jordan, Kobe, Magic Johnson, Big Dream, Barkley, Oakley, Alan Houston, O'Neal, Duncan, Madman, Eddie Jones, etc., fifty or sixty current and retired stars from the league have arrived. Tran.

Kobe also brought his wife Vanessa and their eldest daughter Natalia, who was just 5 months old.

There were also a group of management and coaches from various teams, such as Buss, Pat Riley, Nelson, Van Gundy Jr., Thibodeau, Larry Bird, etc., all rushed over.

Because they were preparing to move, the house was a little messy, so Zhao Dong booked a hotel to receive them.

David Stern and the others happened to arrive, and Zhao Dong also arranged for them to stay in this hotel.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, he asked the hotel to arrange a party to entertain the guests. Including the media, more than three hundred people attended the party.

"Are you really sure you can succeed in the NFL?" Kobe said with an angry look on his face.

He doesn't want Zhao Dong to leave at all. Even if he can't win the championship from Zhao Dong, even if he is as empty-handed as O'Neal now, he also hopes that Zhao Dong can stay. He hopes to have such a powerful opponent to stimulate him and let him Become stronger yourself.

"Kobe, speak up."

Vanessa, who was holding her daughter, reminded her softly from the side.

Kobe snorted coldly, tilted his head to the side, and stopped making noises.

Seeing Kobe like this, Zhao Dong couldn't help but smile.

In his previous life, Kobe, as of this past season, had completed a three-peat dynasty with O'Neal.

In this life, Kobe and O'Neal have gained nothing.

But Kobe in this life is actually stronger than the previous one.

Jordan joked at this time: "Feilong, you won't be like me, playing for one or two seasons and then coming back, right?"

Zhao Dong shook his head and said: "When I went to the NFL, I didn't have any great goal. It was just a new challenge and a new attempt for myself. So whether it succeeds or not, for me, as long as I have experienced it, it is success.

Furthermore, I told the media that when I studied at Stony Brook, the first school team I chose was rugby, and that was the sport I was most interested in. "

"It's a pity the football team doesn't like you," Jordan teased.

"Haha..." Everyone laughed.

Zhao Dong nodded and smiled: "So now I want to realize my own rugby dream. I think now my physical fitness can be tested. I hope to be able to participate in that exciting game in a big stadium with tens of thousands of people." sports.

You don’t know, that kind of strong collision and impact is what attracts me most about rugby. "

Looking at Zhao Dong, who was full of excitement and expectation, everyone could only shake their heads helplessly.