naaapseattle Chapter 122 Conscientious Larch Lee
Chapter 122 Conscientious Larch Lee
Chapter 122 Conscientious Larch Lee
In the NBA, where it is fun to create "superstars", it is undoubtedly painful to become a "role player". Many people may just be "soy saucers" throughout their playing careers.
However, there are also some "role players" who have been recognized by the team, the league, the media, and fans through their own efforts, exuding a dazzling starlight that is not inferior to "superstars".
Unlike those favorites flying in the air, Tony Allen's NBA tour was full of guns, crime, drugs, and killings.
He grew up in the worst of circumstances, like those stories we're all tired of hearing, a bottom-up, pure American dream.
When Li Xing saw his information and saw his attributes with omniscient eyes, he knew that this was the player they needed.
Good quality and low price, his arrival can raise the Raptors' perimeter defense to a higher level.
That's why Li Xing came to Houston all the way. Signing up for "Dream Workshop" was just a small excuse. His real purpose was to recruit Tony Allen on behalf of the team.
"So, let's get straight to the point. A supernova like you should have many things to do. I believe you will appear in every corner of the world, except that you will not come to Houston in advance to wait for my arrival."
Allen was very direct: "I want to know what your purpose is."
This man's honesty made Li Xing's fanfare a bit awkward, he smiled helplessly, and then said: "Actually, there is nothing special, I just want you to know that I like your game style very much, and I like you on the court energy of"
"Thank you, everyone likes it, that's what makes me special."
Allen looked at Li Xing carefully: "I think I know what you are going to do."
Really?Am I being so obvious?Li Xing was startled, isn't this too abrupt?He doesn't want to scare the other party as soon as he comes up, it's not fun at all, if he scares him away, it's over.
It's hard to find a cheap defensive champion like him.
"I know, just like you know what I'm going to do."
Tony Allen laughed: "You, like me, are there for the city ceremony in Houston, right?"
Uh.
What city ceremony?What it is?
Since you said yes it is.
"Aren't you here to participate in the city ceremony? Isn't it?" Allen was very confident in his reasoning ability. Seeing the hesitation on Li Xing's face, he looked a little surprised and disappointed.
How could Li Xing disappoint him?The answer, of course, is: "Yes, I knew we had something in common."
"I'm glad you're here for that too." Li Xing smiled.
Allen was a little surprised to see Li Xing's smile warming people's hearts like a spring breeze.
It is said that Laqi Li is a devil with a deadpan face and an unabashed bastard. When I saw him today, he is better known than to meet him. They are all bullshit rumors. This guy is a good man!
If Li Xing had known that Tony Allen's reasoning ability was so powerful, he wouldn't have had to spend so much trouble, just make an accident to meet him and it would be over.
"Larch, did you come to Houston just for the city ceremony?"
Li Xing and A Lun had a meal together, had a good chat and became friends.
"Not all, I also signed up for Hakeem's DreamWorks." Li Xing said.
Hearing what he said, Allen was very surprised: "You actually signed up for Hakeem's DreamWorks?" "What's wrong?" Li Xing asked.
Is there anything strange about this?Howard also signed up, everyone signed up.
"Do you know what the alias of DreamWorks is? Do you know?"
Allen seems to like double questions very much. From the time we met to now, Li Xing has heard "Are you XX? X?" from him at least four times.
"what?"
"Brother rough concentration camp."
Alan leaned on the chair and joked: "Only those hopeless bastards will count on Hakim to use his magic power to save them from the sea of suffering. One day they will find out that even if the registration money is spent on their flesh and blood It’s better than giving Dameng a pension.”
"Why do you say that? Hakeem thinks highly of me."
What he said made sense, but Li Xing still had to do a good job on the surface, who told him he was still in DreamWorks.
"Tch, even if a guy like you didn't come to him to learn those useless footsteps, he would still be able to become a talent. Your coming is just indirectly helping him advertise."
Among other things, Allen sees this matter very clearly.
DreamWorks is famous because Kobe signed up in 09 and showed beautiful low-post footsteps in the new season.
So many people came here for no reason this summer, but after a long time, Dameng's proud disciples were still those few people.
Everyone will only remember those guys who are successful in their studies. As for those unlucky guys who can't understand the class because of their IQ defects, they can only squat in the corner and repent silently.
Li Xing will also become a living advertisement for Olajuwon to recruit students in the future. As long as he shows low footsteps like dream dance steps in the game, it will be a living sign for DreamWorks.
"It seems that you are also clear."
Alan took a sip of his juice and asked with a smile, "I think you have other things to do. I don't believe you really just want to watch the city ceremony with me."
"Well, since we are already friends, I can't hide from my friends."
Li Xing said: "Anferni, I remember you are an unrestricted free agent now." "Yes, there are many teams who want me to go, but I haven't decided yet." Allen said lightly. (Note: Tony Allen’s name is Anthony Allen Allen. The translation of the name is Anfernee Allen Allen. I don’t know why it was translated as Tony Allen. Please tell me if you know.)
"What kind of team do you have in mind?"
Li Xing asked.
Allen thought for a moment and said without hesitation: "Tough, disciplined, and able to win."
Tough and disciplined?
No matter how thick-skinned Li Xing is, he is embarrassed to put these two words on the Raptors, because they really don't have it.
But they can win, that's the most important thing, isn't it?
"Before me, Toronto hadn't been a tough team, and after me, we haven't been that disciplined."
Li Xing said: "You were in Boston before, you witnessed the series on the sidelines, you should know what we lack."
Tony Allen naturally knew.
What the Raptors lack is an individual defender on the perimeter. To put it bluntly, they lack a ruthless character like him.
"This is your real purpose, right? I've already bit your bait, do you think you've caught me?" Allen asked with a smile.
Li Xing smiled and said: "No, it depends on where your heart belongs. As I said, I'm just here to make friends with you. The team doesn't even know that I'm recruiting you, but I personally want you to join Toronto."
"Imagine, I'm standing under the basket, and the best individual defender in the league is standing on the outside, what will it look like?"
Li Xing said confidently: "We can definitely form the strongest defense in the world!"
If someone else used these words to lobby Tony Allen, he would dismiss them, but now the person who said these words to him was Li Xing.
The rookie won the Defensive Player of the Year and snatched the peerless monster star of the double team from Dwight Howard, who was at his peak.
The first monster in history who averaged 7 blocks per game during the season.
He definitely has the weight to say this, and he definitely has the strength to realize it.
"I am very tempted by your proposal, but you also said that you only represent yourself."
Tony Allen said regretfully: "If you can represent your team, I can give you a verbal commitment right now."
"When Chris Bosh brought his talents to South Coast, you still think I can't represent my team?"
Li Xing asked with a smile, with a little confidence in his smile.
Allen was taken aback, yes, this guy is not an ordinary person, the most powerful rookie after Duncan, put it in any team, he will be regarded as the cornerstone of the team, take good care of him, he wants to find someone to join, and wants the management to nod Isn't it a matter of minutes?
He is not a big name either, and he will not have any salary issues at all, as long as an ordinary contract between the middle class and the basic salary can be accepted.
The current Tony Allen is not the Tony Allen we became familiar with later.
In recent years, he has been affected by injuries, which greatly affected his on-the-spot performance.
Even his own psychological expectation is to pursue a salary of around 300 million.
"So? Have we settled?" Li Xing asked.
Allen said: "It's an honor to be my teammate with you. I believe we can become the best defensive combination in history."
Hearing this, Li Xing was so excited that he almost knocked over the table.
After convincing Tony Allen, there is only one thing left for Li Xing.
The head coach of the new season, he doesn't believe in the vision of the management, he has to find it himself.
He doesn't want to worry so much, intervening in all team affairs like James, but who told him to have "all-seeing eyes"?He just has the ability to recognize talents with discerning eyes, that's no way, he has to take care of it, take care of it!
Haven't seen "Spider-Man"?Don't know what it means that with great power comes great responsibility?
Li Xing has turned into a workaholic, a loyal servant who is dedicated to the team, running around.
Get Tony Allen, he wants to rest for a few days, and by the way, let Purdue Jeanno search for news about coaches all over the United States.
Li Xing really only has regrets now, why was he so ignorant in his previous life?Even if you are usually a basketball fanatic, it would be fine, so you don’t have to go through such a hassle, just make a list and get all the heroes of the world into my pocket, wouldn’t it be great?
Li Xing vaguely remembered that after the reconstruction of the Celtics in his previous life, he found a young coach with both talent and good looks, but unfortunately he couldn't remember the name of the other party, nor did he know what his parents looked like.
In mid-August, Jay Triano officially submitted his resignation, but he did not leave the Raptors.
Colangelo agreed to his resignation but kept him.
Triano stayed on as an assistant coach.
A few days later, Reggie Evans signed a three-year, $3 million contract with the Raptors.
Almost at the same time, Tony Allen also signed a three-year, 3 million contract with the Raptors.
(End of this chapter)