I am Really an Insider

In February 2018, the atmosphere in the basketball circle was a little heavy.

Not long ago, the famous basketball agent Dan Fagan died unexpectedly in a car accident.

Wayne was very surprised by this.

But it's not because Fagan's death is a surprise, after all, it's something that happened to Wayne in his previous life.

It is surprising because the result of this tragic accident is not the same as the original history-this time the accident took away one more person.

At the beginning of the season, the Mosaic team has been very interested in the UAE, which is currently playing for the Nets.

Feigen has also had contact with Gou Lei, the general manager of Mosaic.

Then, the accident happened.

That's right, Gou Lei and Fagan were in the same car at that time!

Therefore, although it is very unkind, for Wayne, this is indeed not entirely a bad thing, but a mixed blessing.

As for Fagan, Wayne has very little personal relationship with him.

But for Gou Lei, Wayne just wanted to say, well done.

Without this barking dog, there shouldn't be so many troubles in the future.

Wayne felt very sorry (comfortable) about what happened to Lei Zi. But now is not the time to mourn him. Wayne is busy planning his own player retirement ceremony.

Although he is the boss behind the scenes, Wayne still has a strong sense of presence in the league.

He is not like those hands-off shopkeepers who don't understand basketball at all and only treat the team as an asset.

Not like Cuban, although he is very passionate about basketball and also pays attention to himself and the team. But he is just a businessman after all, and people rarely pay attention to him.

Wayne, a former GOAT-level giant who became the boss after retiring, has attracted a lot of attention.

It can be said that he is the team owner with the highest presence in the league, not one of them.

What? You said why the same GOAT-level player, the old hooligan has not received so much attention after becoming the boss?

Don't ask, the question is that he has never won a championship as a boss.

In this regard, Wayne has completely blown the old rascal!

Of course, during the annual draft, the enthusiasm of the old hooligans is still quite high.

Every year in the draft, people have to admire his vicious vision.

Another one is that Wayne has received a lot of attention since he became the boss, and it is also because his big-mouthed traits have not been restrained.

Regardless of the fact that Wayne has already disarmed and returned to the field, he took off his jersey, put on a suit, and combed his hair to look like an adult.

But at the press conference, he still did not forget to feign beeping and anger.

For example, when people asked Wayne what he thought of Adu averaging 35 points in the finals, Wayne replied: "It's great, this is a great record, I'm proud of Kevin. Of course, I still think the finals averaged 35 points per game. 42 points is more difficult."

If it weren't for the fear of offending the boss, Adu would have already taken the trumpet.

For another example, when people asked Wayne what he thought of Antetokounmpo's malicious foul on the Trail Blazers some time ago, Wayne would directly slap the table: "That kid just caught up with the good times. If I still play, he will be like this." If you do it, you will be beaten."

Then he was fined 15,000 by the league.

In short, in Wayne, you can find hot spots at any time.

James: Hot? Are you serious?

Because of the high degree of attention, Wayne's jersey retirement ceremony also attracted much attention.

And it is very special that because Wayne himself is the owner, this is the first time in NBA history that someone holds a jersey retirement ceremony for himself.

In the face of repeated inquiries from reporters, Wayne always replied: "Oh, it's easier to hold a jersey retirement ceremony for yourself. Everyone, it's time to focus on the other players of the Trail Blazers~ "

As a result, the day of the jersey retirement ceremony.

Kobe, Barkley, Yao Ming, Garnett, Paul, Bird, Artest, Reggie Miller, Payton, and Michael Jordan, etc., are all sitting in the rose garden at this time!

Is this a jersey retirement ceremony? This is simply the door to the Hall of Fame!

People like Wu Sheng and Xiao Ao didn't even have a chance to be on camera today.

Well, that's what Wayne said about "just keep it simple".

Pooh!

Before the retirement ceremony began, the 3D projector on the scene directly projected the highlight moments of Wayne's career directly on the floor of the arena.

After that, there will be a song and dance performance.

That's an atmosphere, lively, and luxurious.

Then, all the superstars will give speeches one by one.

The scene shot gave a close-up of Wayne who was laughing. Shameless was written all over his face. Bah, it means happy.

Some people hold their jersey retirement ceremony for themselves, which is really "frugal" and "low-key".

Reggie Miller thanked Wayne for realizing his dream, and Barkley thanked Wayne for giving him the opportunity to flex his muscles.

Paul thanked Wayne for his cultivation, and Artest vividly recalled the 2V5 between him and Wayne at the Palace of Auburn Hills, and the moments when he and Wayne scored 66 points in three quarters.

As soon as Kuite came up, he made a philosophical proposition of "don't let loyalty kill you". Adu off the court listened to it with gusto and found it very reasonable.

Bird admitted on a moving night that he never played Wayne in the 2011 Finals.

Those who worked with Wayne back then gave speeches.

But when it was Kobe and Jordan's turn, it was not a speech, but a question from the live host.

From the perspective of Jordan and Kobe, the questions that will be asked today are nothing more than "how to evaluate Wayne's career", "what is the scene that impressed you the most about him" and other routine questions.

However, in the Rose Garden, things are never that simple.

The host's first question broke Chatter's defenses: "Bryant, I heard that you never beat Wayne with your trash talk, and you are often sprayed by him so that you can't reply. Is it true?"

Kobe: .

Artest: Boss, you know about me. I definitely did not reveal this matter! Who am I, Artest? Can you do this kind of thing? I don't know Wayne well!

After that, it was a series of life-threatening serial questions.

"How do you feel when Wayne has more championship rings than you?"

"Do you still remember how you felt when you were killed by Wayne?"

Kobe: .

I shouldn't have come to this jersey retirement ceremony!

Kobe is so miserable, can the old hooligan be let go?

The old rascal didn't have much contact with Wayne in private, but after all, it was the jersey retirement ceremony for GOAT players, so when Wayne invited him, he decided to give Wayne some face.

Besides, everyone is now in the position of boss. Walk around more, it will be easier to talk about business in the future.

So he agreed to come.

But if Jordan knew that he would be asked these questions, he wouldn't have come if he was killed!

"Mike, how does it feel to see your records being broken by Wayne one by one?"

"The first time you met Wayne was at the NCAA game, he beat North Carolina right in front of you.

You must have been heartbroken at the time, right? Did you think at that time that this guy could break all your records in the NBA? "

"Wayne just averaged 42 points per game in the finals, and you got 1 more point. How did you feel at that time?"

"Wayne won the championship in his first year as the boss. What do you think is different about him being the boss?"

Good guy, that sentence is fatal!

Is this a jersey retirement ceremony? It is simply a large shrimp and pig heart scene!

Chatter and Old Hooligan, these two historically competitive people, were ridiculed in various ways.

Of course, chatting and old hooligans are still generous. Although he was teased miserably, he was not really angry.

Everyone spoke wonderfully, but when Wayne himself gave a speech, everything was kept simple.

As he himself said, this is a simple and low-key jersey retirement ceremony.

Wayne understands that the speeches of teammates and opponents are sometimes more exciting than your own speeches.

Finally, under the eyes of everyone, Wayne's No. 99 jersey gradually rose to the sky above the arena.

This is the second jersey worn by a Chinese player who has retired from the NBA after the No. 11 at the Staples Center.

At the same time, he is also the first professional combat athlete in history to retire his jersey in the NBA!

There are still a few empty spots next to Wayne's jersey, which he specially prepared for Tony, Curry and his sister-in-law.

In the future, this row of jerseys will be proof of the golden age of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Of course, it is also the most unforgettable memory in Wayne's life.

May 2021.

Tim Duncan finished his Hall of Fame speech.

Before stepping down, he fiddled with his long hair.

In the audience, Manu Ginobili secretly cursed "Damn".

Some people, after balding their teammates, grow their own long hair, you say it's annoying or not.

This is a personnel matter?

After Duncan, Chat took a deep breath.

It's time for him to show up!

In fact, this is not the first time that Chatting has given a speech on such a formal occasion, after all, he just won the Oscar statuette and delivered his acceptance speech a few years ago.

Since then, Wayne has often boasted about Liu Beep with others: "I have a friend in the art circle who is very good and won an Oscar."

In the warm applause, Nao Ke stood on the Hall of Fame podium.

Everyone in the audience applauded and smiled.

But Wayne stared straight ahead blankly, neither applauding nor smiling.

That conceited bastard had no idea how much impact this scene had on Wayne.

Kobe looked at everyone in a straight suit with a smile on his face, lowered his head and pursed his lips and said in his deep and magnetic voice: Hey, guys!

"Thank you, thank you everyone! I seem to feel that your applause is bigger than that given to Tim and Kevin just now? Is it my illusion?

OK, just kidding. Tim, Kevin, you are such great opponents.

We have met countless times in the regular season and playoffs. Every game is so difficult, and every game your performance is so unparalleled.

I am so honored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame with them today!

In fact, I have been fantasizing about this day since I was very young. I stood on stage and spoke, and Michael sat by and listened.

Although the words I want to blow you up are still in my ears, and they come from the heart. However, this does not hinder my respect for you.

Because I know it takes a lot of hard work, blood and sweat to say that because I'm competing against one of the best basketball players on the planet.

For this reason, I continue to work hard and challenge difficulties, just to become a legend like you.

Although I have always been rebellious, in my heart, it has always been my honor to be able to follow in your footsteps!

Thank you, Michael!

By the way, I have also carefully prepared today's speech. I came to the scene at four o'clock in the morning to prepare. Have you ever seen the Hall of Fame at four o'clock in the morning? "

The audience roared with laughter, and Wayne recovered a little bit, applauding along with everyone.

"As usual, I would like to thank my teammates first.

Hey Shaq, that's right, it's you, the guy who sat two people down the court.

Thank you for being with me for the three-peat, but you know bro? If you work hard, we might win 10 championships!

Well, if you don't have 10, at least you don't have 4.

Hey, by the way, I have 5, I have one more crown than four~”

Naka teased Shaq, and Shaq also laughed.

The two had settled their feud many years ago.

After all, who hasn't been young and frivolous?

Afterwards, Chat looked at another great big man.

"Yao, my brother, thank you for appearing. As the outside world says, we are as close as brothers. For you, Vanessa is not less jealous.

I will never forget those days when we fought side by side.

Of course, I will never forget how you beat up the Dream Team in the Olympics, and even showed off the Olympic gold medal to me after the Olympics. I wrote it all down in my notebook!

You know, I don't like holding grudges the most. "

When the camera showed Chairman Yao, he was already laughing like an emoji.

"I promised you that when you retire your jersey with the Lakers, I'll give you a speech at Staples Park.

We had agreed to appear at each other's Hall of Fame speeches.

And these, we have done.

Thank you Yao! Your tolerance, your tenacity, and your elegance have all deeply influenced me. It is you who made Kobe Bryant! "

"Finally, I want to talk about my opponents.

Kevin, it's a pity that you didn't stop me from winning the championship. Even so, the finals of those years are still memories that I can't forget.

Tim, you can have a good laugh today, no one is going to send you off.

In the end, of course it's you, Wei.

Among all the opponents, the one I admire the most is you!

I often say to young players, if you haven't played against Wayne on the court, you will never know how good he is and how strong his will is.

And how maddening his trash talk is! "

There was a lot of laughter at the scene, and Wayne pressed his hands down, saying that this is all brother's basic practice.

"People say I'm someone who's always confident and never admits defeat. But what people don't know is that I've had moments of great depression and pain, and that's all about you.

I was so angry watching you get the sixth crown. I overturned the table, kicked the chair, smashed the TV, and I swear I must not be surpassed by you.

You hurt me!

But you also let me know that I must work harder and break through myself! You brought out the best Kobe Bryant, you made me enjoy competing on the basketball court.

I can't imagine how boring the NBA would have been in those years without us.

Of course, I also admire your competitiveness, your tenacity, and your strength. I can't imagine how I can hate and love someone at the same time.

I hate you who stole the victory and beat me on the field time and time again.

However, I admire you who train hard off the court and never complain of suffering or tiredness.

I'm so glad you invited me to your training camp, that's where our friendship started.

And now, you have become the most important friend in my life, you have become my family, and I have become your family.

Speaking of which, gigi, when are you going home to see your old father?

Wei, I will let Yijie go home for a few days, let's exchange 'hostages'!

By the way, don't be surprised if you find a Chinese boy who plays like Kobe in the future.

What bad thoughts can a child have? He just disliked that his father was not as handsome as his godfather in playing basketball. "

Wayne smiled and applauded, and the atmosphere reached its climax.

Originally, Wayne and Kobe were going to enter the Hall of Fame together.

But Kobe asked Wayne to wait a few more years.

There is no other reason, just because Kobe wanted to be Wayne's promoter and sat next to Wayne when he delivered the Hall of Fame speech.

And in the future, Chatting can proudly tell Wayne.

"Although we both retired in the same year, I am in the Hall of Fame ahead of you!"

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