The Whip of the God of Basketball

The All-Star Dinner was held at the Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia at eight o'clock. However, compared with some large-scale social banquets, the NBA All-Star Game banquet was more low-key and warm. Although the players were dressed formally, their expressions were relaxed and happy. They brought their families, with friends. This kind of banquet is a rare event during the All-Star game that prohibits the media from entering the filming and interviews. The purpose is to give the players a private and free space for communication activities. To be fully exposed to the camera and the flash.

The presence of Khomeinis caused a little commotion at the scene. Her gorgeous and silky lake green elegant long dress, paired with casual, free and easy red hair, attracted all the attention of the audience. Of course, the most dazzling thing about her is her white and smooth skin against the background of green and red. When most of the players and their family members are black, her temperament and skin color are particularly eye-catching.

However, she didn't look arrogant and cold at all. Instead, she greeted and hugged Walker's girlfriend Losanda, who had known each other before. Afterwards, Khomeinis, who was holding a glass of champagne, soon became the core figure of the banquet. Although she was very young and everyone didn't know her, that's how the banquet was, letting people who didn't know her get to know her. And when it was pointed out that Khomeinis might be the daughter of Boston tycoon Pagliuca, she was even more intriguing.

Leon did not become a supporting role because of this. Although he is not well-known in the mass media, in the inner circle of the NBA, Leon is already well-known, especially in the coaching circle. His talent and hard work are eye-catching. For a large social dinner like this, the worst thing is that no one will know you, and it's uncomfortable to stand by and drink alone. After all, not everyone is as good at dancing as Khomeinis and can quickly establish friendly relationships with other people.

Pierce, Walker and other Celtics players gathered together, and Leon stood beside them and listened to them tell some vulgar and boring jokes. It's clearly the big guys, huge Shaquille O'Neal saying something funny, and Kevin Garnett next to him, grinning like an idiot. Leon wanted to find a way to get close to their circle of people. He was thinking of ways in his mind, trying to find some topics close to the circle in the west.

"Long time no see, Fox Leon." Just as Leon was thinking of a solution, someone came over to say hello to Leon. Leon saw that it was the vice president of the league, Adam Silva, holding a wine glass. He was wearing a silver-gray suit, with a bald head, and he still looked like an alien two years ago. After becoming the assistant coach of the Celtics this season, Leon's work in the development league scouting team is over, and the NBDL has officially started operation. Need scouts to provide player data.

However, the work done by Leon and his scouting team in more than a year has still deeply influenced Silva. The massive and detailed player data, including many overseas players, has provided powerful help for the league to build teams. . Of course, Silva also knows that this move has allowed Leon to expand his strength. Now Leon has considerable influence in the scouting world in the United States, and he has also cultivated a solid information exchange partner in several teams, such as the Spurs. Lesti, Vandeweghe of the Nuggets.

"It's been a month and nine days since we last met when you were in New York watching the Knicks and the Celtics and we had a face-to-face in the tunnel and I said hello to you. So, it wasn't that long ago. See." Leon looked at Silva, took a sip of champagne and said.

Silva hit a soft nail, but he was neither angry nor displeased. Instead, he toasted Leon, and then said: "I have a good memory, I was negligent. How does the job of an assistant coach feel, to be honest You're a great scout, and if you continue to be a scout, you'll be great, maybe the next Marty Blake."

Marty Blake is officially recognized by the NBA as the godfather of the draft and a legend in the scouting world. Silva's words seem to be touting Leon, but it also implies that Leon should not follow the coaching path, but the best An Anxin worked as a scout to discover generations of stars for the NBA.

"Maybe Mr. David Stern will be the best lawyer in the United States, and Mr. Stern may be sitting on the defense lawyer's seat in the trial of the century." Facing Silva's belittling secretly, Leon directly Point the finger at Stern. Stern was a lawyer, but eventually became the president of the NBA. This analogy directly made Silva speechless. He didn't expect that Leon was also a sharp-tongued guy. Of course, it would be great if he could only flirt.

Silva always remembers a principle that Stern told him, that is "checks and balances". A sports league can accept a dominant player, but it cannot accept a Yongda player. The strong entry of Michael Jordan only ruled the league for six years, and now the Bulls are even worse. Stern doesn't want to deliberately suppress the Celtics, on the contrary, he really hopes that the Celtics can revive their reputation and increase the topic of the alliance. But he absolutely doesn't want another Auerbach to control half of the league's resources and fight against officials.

Fox Leon has entered the league's list of vigilance objects. Although he is still very weak, someone wants to make him strong. Stern hopes that he can help the Celtics revive, but he does not want him to grow into an incapable player. Behemoth in control.

Silva suddenly thought a little far away. At this time, David Stern appeared on the small podium in the lobby and began to deliver a short speech. As a special guest, Will Smith, a Hollywood star born in Philadelphia, He also attended the speech, and the atmosphere reached a small climax.

Leon was chatting with Silva, and Silva seemed to be eyeing Leon, and instead of talking to other stars, coaches, or bosses, he just wanted to beep with Leon. Seeing the time being consumed little by little, Leon had the urge to knock Silva to the ground with a punch and then step over him.

At this moment, Khomeinis appeared and brought a beautiful black girl to Leon. She first said hello to Silva, and then introduced to Leon: "Look Leon, this beautiful girl The girl, her name is Brandy, is Kevin Garnett's fiancée. We just chatted there for a while, and you know, his brother-in-law is Jimmy Jem!"

Leon didn't know who Jimmy Jem was - he was a well-known music producer in the United States, and his wife was Brandy's sister. The important thing is, I can finally get rid of Silva's chatter! More importantly, Khomeinis met Kevin Garnett's girlfriend. Although the two were not actually engaged, Khomeinis called her his fiancee, which obviously made Brandy very happy.

"Come here, Kevin!" Brandy greeted Garnett from O'Neal, and finally the four of them could gather together and chat to enhance their relationship. Silva knew that he was redundant now, smiled and said that he had to go to the bathroom, and left Leon.

Garnett is wearing a long black trench coat and a short brown scarf tonight. He looks very handsome. He is slender and tall, and he is a solid clothes rack. He is also very happy to see Leon, and he gave Leon A big hug, and it looks like he hasn't forgotten about that night in Minnesota.

After the four exchanged pleasantries, Leon suddenly said seriously: "Kevin, I have an important suggestion to tell you, I hope you can think about it carefully."

When Garnett heard Leon say this, he also put away his white teeth, nodded and listened carefully. Leon took a sip of the wine in his glass and said in a low voice, "I suggest you leave the Timberwolves and play for the Boston Celtics."

Garnett almost popped his eyes out, Brandy smiled and shook his head and looked at Leon with incredible eyes, while Khomeinis nudged Leon with her elbow, frowning and glaring at him, she I really want to say that Leon is drunk, but I haven't finished a glass of wine. How can Leon be drunk with such a drinking capacity.

At the All-Star gathering, it is very common for players, coaches and players to recruit each other, especially some stars who have a good relationship in private. Recruiting a certain star will only tactfully express his appreciation for someone, give him a glance, and say "I want you to come" like Leon is really unique. And he was talking to Kevin Garnett, the superstar who has the biggest contract in the league and is considered the most loyal to the team. If it is heard by others, this is likely to become the number one joke in this year's All-Star Game.

"I know it's too straightforward, but I've always been a straightforward person. I suggest you join the Celtics, but not now, but in more than a year, when I will give you an offer that you can't refuse." Leon didn't give Garnett a chance to express his shock, and he continued without changing his expression.

"What conditions?" Garnett realized that Leon didn't seem to be joking, he was serious.

"The-champion. (champion)"