God of NBA point guards

Chapter 75 I promise

At nine o'clock, the NBA's official press conference was held, and David Stern attended it in person.

He said in front of dozens of media: "The NBA is opposed to violence on the field. We have always attached great importance to the safety of players. We will never allow the NBA to become a sports league like the NFL and NHL.

Here, I solemnly promise that we will do our best to reduce the violence on the court, and we will let the players understand that the life safety of the opponent will not be ignored by us. "

While expressing his position, he also cheated the NFL and NHL.

He still didn't praise Zhou Quan, because Zhou Quan injured three Bulls players in offense and defense last night, so it's not easy to praise.

He also did not publicly criticize Michael Jordan, and did not want to destroy Jordan himself.

After finishing the press conference and returning to the office, he immediately called Jordan.

Jordan was preparing his luggage at this time, and the Bulls were going to the airport. When he received a call from Stern, he didn't feel very good.

"Michael, you have always been sensible and wise, but you disappointed me last night." Stern said in a sad tone.

Jordan argued angrily: "Mr. Stern, I didn't do anything. I didn't hurt anyone last night. It was Iron Fist who hurt several of my teammates. He was talking nonsense. He misinterpreted my words. He was slandering me." Me, he's going to destroy me. But now the whole world is scolding me, what's wrong with me?

If I'm wrong, it's that I was a little impulsive. In order to defend Grant, I didn't admit to Iron Fist that Grant's block was wrong.

You know, Mr. Stern, I have always believed that the opponent’s life is absolutely above everything else. Even in the finals, I will not be so defensive. This is the most basic morality of a human being, and I have never denied it. , and keep doing that, I was just being impulsive, but that bastard Iron Fist..."

"Okay, listen to me."

Interrupting Jordan, Stern said: "Michael, I have to say that Zhou Quan's wisdom is higher than yours. He handles unexpected events more calmly than you on the court, and seizes opportunities from unexpected events to benefit from them.

He grasped the weakness in your words, and then grasped the righteousness, and condemned you from the moral high ground. You are too passive now. If you don't restore the influence immediately, I can't keep you. "

"This insidious and cunning villain!" Jordan was depressed to death.

Stern said again: "You'd better stand up immediately and admit your mistakes. Specifically, you can discuss with the team and your agent."

Hanging up the phone, the aggrieved Jordan was about to take a cold shower to calm down, when the mobile phone rang again, it was the call from manager David Falk.

"Michael, things are troublesome."

"I know, Stern forced me to admit my mistakes publicly. What's wrong with me? It's all that bastard's fault. He was cheating me." Jordan growled.

"Calm down, Michael, if this matter is not handled well, you will be more troublesome than an assassin. You will become a dragon, and Iron Fist and Piston will become dragon slayers." Falk persuaded loudly over there.

"You tell me, what should I do?" Jordan gritted his teeth.

"Just do as Mr. Stern said, hold a press conference to publicly express your attitude. It can be said that you just made a slip of the tongue and Zhou Quan misunderstood what you meant. You have to admit that you also agree with and support Zhou Quan on the opponent's life. Safe speech," Falk said.

"Shet! This bastard, I can't spare him!"

……

The Bulls delayed their departure from Detroit, and after consulting with management, Jordan held a press conference at 11 a.m.

Jordan said to dozens of media: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean what Iron Fist understood, I was just a slip of the tongue.

You know, at the time of the match, I didn't have a chance to express exactly what I thought, so Tekken misunderstood me.I don't think it's right to ignore the life safety of our opponents. We must pay attention to the life safety of our opponents. Rules are not our bottom line, but morality is our bottom line.I have never hurt any opponent, never before, you know, I have never hurt any opponent, and I will not in the future, I promise..."

This is a signal that Jordan has bowed his head.

However, public opinion in the media did not turn immediately, and they were still criticizing Jordan.

Zhou Quan's agent Roger Philip did not let go of this opportunity. He began to contact all the media and reporters he could contact, as well as some of Zhou Quan's small sponsors. Through these forces, he hoped to create a morality for Zhou Quan. Exemplary noble image.

In one game, three people were injured by Zhou Quan's men, and the postman's ribs were broken. Zhou Quan also has a lot of negative public opinion, but the current public opinion is mainly focused on Jordan for the sake of hype.

And once Jordan turned around, the public opinion of the media might focus on Zhou Quan, so he should at least use this opportunity to reduce or even eliminate these negative effects of Zhou Quan.

The All-Star voting is in progress, and he also hopes to use this opportunity to help Zhou Quan enter the All-Star.

At this time, in a 25-story building in Los Angeles, Skechers is holding a meeting, chaired by the company and brand founder Mark Nathan.

This company has just been established, and Mark Nathan's main footwear styles are not diversified, and basketball shoes are one of them.

With the current strength of the company and the lack of capital to sign big-name players, he can only look for opportunities among small players.

Originally, he took a fancy to Zhou Quan, a well-known UCLA player in the NCAA. Although he is not American, he has a certain reputation in Los Angeles. He planned to give him a cash contract for exclusive sneakers.

But last night's game made him feel Zhou Quan's strength and dominance. He felt a strong personal style from Zhou Quan, which was not inferior to Jordan's personal charm at all, and personal style is the source of creation. Soul, that is the most important factor.

Tekken's personal style and charm, as long as a certain amount of time is given, when Tekken grows up, it will have the opportunity to support a brand.

Iron Fist vs Jordan, Iron Fist wins.

From this game, he thought of the gambling contract between Nike and Jordan. He felt an opportunity, an opportunity for him to take a gamble.

He's taking a gamble.

Today's meeting was held precisely because of this. He was going to sign the company's first signature sneaker contract.

……

On the afternoon of the 20th, Zhou Quan suddenly received a call from someone, and was very surprised.

"Mr. Stern, what do you want from me?" He asked cautiously.

David Stern said: "Zhou, I very much hope that you can become a moral model like Joe Dumars. Can you make me realize this wish?"

Zhou Quan said seriously: "Sir, actually this is also my wish, who doesn't want to be a noble person?

So whatever I do that you don't want, it's not my intention, I'm forced to. "

Stern on the other end of the phone was very speechless, thought for a while and said: "Well, Zhou, I hope the game between the Pistons and the Bulls can return to a normal state, and you will be rewarded."

"As long as the Bulls care about our safety, I think I can agree, and my teammates will also agree. They are all good people." Zhou Quan said with a smile.

"OK, you are indeed a young man with an overall view and enough wisdom. Zhou, I am optimistic that you will become the leader of the Pistons, and you will become an influential person in this league." Stern said with a smile.

"Thank you. I appreciate the compliment."

……

(End of this chapter)