The Godfather of Basketball

In Game 4 of the series, Kobe scored 46 points to bring the Lakers back.

But back in Houston, with Yao and Mai scoring 70 points, the Rockets still defeated the Lakers 116-111 and eliminated their opponents 4-1 to get close to the finals.

Kobe Bryant averaged 40.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in the entire series, shooting 51% from the field, unstoppable.

But apart from him, the Lakers, Odom, Bynum and Gasol's performance are average.

Just like what Tang Tian thought before, the Lakers who are used to "show.time" are like swimming on the shore. Only when the tide recedes do they know who is paddling.

The series ended earlier than expected, which means that the Rockets will have more time to rest and prepare for the final finals.

Tang Tian was in a good mood.

The first dynasty after crossing is like the first time. Although I have had many illusions, it is still a little nervous and exciting when things come to an end.

After the game that day, he went to the underground garage to drive. Before he unlocked it, he saw someone getting off the Rolls-Royce next door and greeted him with a smile.

"Coach Don."

He has a little impression of this person. He is the president of the Warriors, Rick Wirtz, an old man in his 50s.

The composition of NBA management is complex. In addition to the boss, there are chief financial officer, president, vice president, general manager and a series of department heads.

The president is second only to the boss and the chief financial officer, because the boss and the chief financial officer generally don't have any contact with daily affairs, so the president is basically equivalent to the person who dominates the team.

"Do you have time for a chat?" Wirtz knew Tang Tian knew him, so he said with a smile without introducing himself.

Tang Tian was not familiar with Wirtz, and this sudden meeting was beyond his expectation.

"I have something to do when I go back." He followed up.

"Just a few minutes." Wirtz lowered his posture.

Tang Tian hesitated for a while and nodded.

This Wirtz is the president of the first team, and he probably waited in the garage for a long time, and he didn't give it for a few minutes, which is a bit unreasonable.

After Wirtz got into his Rolls-Royce, the driver drove the car out after the door closed.

"This is Jefferson wine from 1874. It is an absolute treasure." Wirtz took out a bottle of old red wine with a strong package and ice from behind him.

Jefferson wine is produced by Yigan Winery. Tang Tian has heard of this bottle of wine before. When it was auctioned in the 19th century, it was already worth 80,000 US dollars.

"Wait." Tang Tian stopped Wiltz from opening the red wine.

The so-called not getting rewarded for nothing, the president of Wiltz waiting for him, and still opening such a precious red wine, must have a plan.

With Popovich's previous experience, he can more or less guess.

"Mr. Wiltz didn't come to me just for a drink, did he?" Tang Tian continued.

"Yes, and no, but this wine is fine to drink." Wirtz still opened the bottle, and soon the car was filled with the smell of wine.

This hundred-year-old red wine is really not covered.

Wirtz poured two small cups, put one on the table in front of him, and handed one to Tang Tian: "Taste."

Tang Tian shook it, picked it up and smelled it.

The strong fragrance makes people feel a little intoxicated.

After taking a sip, there was a faint sour taste.

Perhaps because it has been stored for too long, the taste may not be as good as Popovich's previous bottle of 90 years.

But soon, he felt a little soft all over his body, like a little drunk, indescribably comfortable.

"It's really good wine." Tang Tian put down his glass with a smile.

Wirtz also took a sip, and then said, "Coach, what do you think of the city of Oakland?"

"The scenery is pleasant, the transportation is convenient, and there is a beautiful Bay Bridge." Tang Tian thought for a while and said, playing many games with the Warriors, these are his shallowest memories.

"Yes, Oakland is the most livable city in California. I heard that, Coach, you have a record company in Los Angeles. If you live in Oakland, it will be much more convenient." Wirtz continued.

"Yes." Tang Tian nodded.

"Auckland actually has the largest number of Chinese living in the United States. I have been to the Chinatown there many times. It is really lively. Every time I go, I think I am in China." Wirz said with a smile.

Tang Tian smiled after hearing this, he was indeed at the president level, and he spoke in such a gradual manner.

"I don't know what the coach thinks about becoming a city hero?" Wirtz suddenly changed the subject and asked something irrelevant.

"City hero?" Tang Tian didn't understand what Wirtz said.

"The Warriors have had a glorious past, won three championship trophies, Chamberlain once scored 100 points here, but those are already things of the last century, a city with the craziest fans, but now Isn't it ironic to be stuck in the mud and can't see the future?"

"If there is someone who can stand up and lead the team back to glory at this time, he will definitely become a hero in this city, people will build statues for him, and children will sing for him."

"And Pete and Joe will not be stingy in order to restore their glory, so coach, are you interested in coming to the Warriors to coach next season?" Wirtz finally said.

After a long circle, I finally got to the point.

"Mr. Wirtz, I think it's too early to discuss these things now, right? I'm still the head coach of the Rockets." Tang Tian continued.

What Wiltz said is indeed good, but as he said, the timing is not right.

"Not too early, not too early, when the offseason really comes, if I want to find a coach again, I'm afraid I'll have to wait in line."

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then laughed. What Wirtz said was quite interesting.

"I've drank Mr. Fields' fine wine, and it tastes very good. I also listened to your suggestion, which sounds very good, but my current focus is still on the upcoming finals."

After hearing this, Wirtz immediately laughed and nodded repeatedly.

They are all smart people, he will not fail to understand the implication of Tang Tian's words.

Taking the Warriors as one of the options, the bottle of Tibetan wine he opened today is worth the money.

The two chatted for a while, and the driver drove the car back to the garage below. After putting Tang Tian down, Wirtz drove away.

Seeing the car disappear from sight, Tang Tian couldn't help shaking his head.

As the end of the season drew closer, more and more people came to him.

It seemed that he had some headaches this summer.

He shook his head, opened the car door and went in. He just closed the car door, but when he turned his head, he was startled.

There is a sexy beauty sitting in the co-pilot.

Isn't it "Black Widow" Scarlett Johansson!