NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 242 Pick it up high, put it down gently

Xue Liancheng's decision to take an indefinite truce had a far-reaching and huge impact. It was a big earthquake in the entire sports world.

Whether you are engaged in basketball or those who like basketball, you can clearly feel that a huge whirlpool is gradually forming.

But what is strange is that all the well-known figures in the basketball world have spoken in public, and the Heat are dead silent.

Riley told Xue Liancheng in private that he would appeal to the league, but he did not show his face in public.

General manager Randy Fender also didn't say anything, but he called him privately to express his condolences.

Spoelstra talked a lot with him, but when asked by reporters, he was vague: I am very disappointed in this game. I feel very sorry that such a thing happened. Xue's decision also shocked me extremely, well. ...Let's take a look and see what happens next?
That's right!

That's all Spoelstra said.

It was a very official answer, neither accusing Xue Liancheng nor expressing solidarity.

What if Shiba didn't say anything?
It seems to have been said again.

Expressing disappointment can be understood as being disappointed with the referee's decision.

I feel very sorry, which can be understood as being saddened by the riot at the American Airlines Center.

As for him announcing an indefinite truce?

Shiba could only say that he was extremely shocked.

Then?

There's no after that.

To be honest, Xue Liancheng was a little disappointed by this.

They were once close masters and disciples, but now they are strangers. When he encountered such an unfair punishment, Spoelstra did not cheer for him.

Riley and Randy Fender didn't speak out, which he could understand. After all, they had very little or no friendship at all.

Coupled with the conflict over the contract renewal issue, it is completely normal for them to deliberately hang him out.

What's more...

They didn't speak out, and Xue Liancheng didn't think it was a big deal.

But Spo is different!

As his old mentor, it is really unreasonable that he would not publicly defend his disciple.

But it seems...everything is reasonable.

When talking about contract renewal before, Spoelstra's statement showed that his attitude is on the side of the team.

Now that the team has reached the Eastern Conference finals, the finals and even the championship are right in front of them. At this time, he announced an indefinite hiatus, which means that he is deeply hurting the team.

Spoelstra was naturally very unwilling to do this and didn't even understand his decision.

That's why when he refused to play, Sipo desperately persuaded him to endure it, persuaded him to play to prove himself and so on...

Everything is for the benefit of the team.

Looking back now, Spoelstra's unswerving help to help him rise is not so pure.

Because Spoelstra discovered his ability and believed that establishing him as the core can make the team go further.

This is actually the point.

It was not because he was Xue Liancheng that he was put in the position.

If it were Wang Liancheng, Li Liancheng, and Zhang Liancheng, as long as they had the ability, Spoelstra would still do his best to make them the absolute core, without any difference.

After the idea came to his mind, he felt very satisfied, but he was helpless.

Again, everything is a matter of stance.

Spoelstra did nothing wrong.

And it is also understandable for him to think about himself.

only.

They are no longer on the same path.

Some regrets, but more of a relief.

There is no doubt that Spoelstra has helped him, and if one day he has to leave, he can have a clear conscience from now on.

Back to the apartment.

Then discuss the next countermeasures with Zhuang Yan.

the end.

Zhuang Yan: "By the way... It stands to reason that if such a big thing happened, Xiao Hua should have contacted you a long time ago. There is no news at all now. Something is abnormal!"

If you are an ordinary player, you may not get this kind of treatment, but Xue Liancheng is the regular season MVP!
The current momentum can be said to be at its peak.

As a superstar in the league, one of the façades, Xiao Hua would logically make a call if such a big incident happened, or appease or criticize or beat, there should be an explanation for everything.

But now, there is no response...

Xue Liancheng: "It's indeed a bit strange. Riley didn't respond at all."

Waiting is the most painful thing.

The unknown is also a source of fear.

Fortunately, he had already prepared for the worst.

No matter how bad it is, it can't get any worse.

Zhuang Yan thought for a moment: "In this case, I will contact the media and put another round of pressure tomorrow to see how the alliance will react."

Xue Liancheng nodded: "Well..."

This is the only way to go now.

Otherwise what can we do?
Take the initiative to call and ask Xiao Hua, Baldhead, what he wants to do?
Obviously.

This is not realistic.

Not to mention that he didn't have Xiao Hua's contact information. Even if he did, he couldn't make this call.

Now is an important moment in the game. If he reacts first, it will be a sign of weakness.

It's easy to suffer a loss.

And right now.

The phone rings.

Xue Liancheng thought it was his father calling, but he picked it up and took a look.

He was stunned.

An unknown number...

Zhuang Yan: "Who is it?"

Xue Liancheng: "I don't know, an unfamiliar number."

Zhuang Yan suddenly thought of something and his eyes lit up in vain, "It could be Xiao Hua..."

Xue Liancheng raised his eyebrows and calmed down. After the call was connected, his tone calmed down and said, "Hello!"

On the other end of the phone: "Xue, I really regret talking to you in this situation."

Xue Liancheng was excited, it was really Xiao Hua.

But he pretended not to know, "You are?"

On the other end of the phone: "I'm Adam Silva."

Adam Silva, also known as Xiao Hua.

Xiao Hua is just a Chinese transliteration. It can also be said that this guy deliberately chose such a homophonic name in order to please the Chinese market.

Xue Liancheng said calmly, "Mr. President, good evening."

Xiao Hua: "You left me such a big problem as soon as I took office. My current situation is not good at all."

Xiao Hua officially became NBA president in February 14, with only a little more than a year.

This is indeed the biggest problem he has encountered since taking office, and it can also be said to be a crisis.

Everyone is looking at him.

Therefore, when he said that his condition was not good, he was not exaggerating.

But Xue Liancheng clearly felt that this was a deliberate pressure tactic created by Xiao Hua. The so-called preemptive means to first suppress him in terms of reason and momentum.

Naturally, he would not be fooled: "That means that sir has not adapted to his current job."

Xiao Hua: "Whether I am suitable for work is secondary. The key is that you have not adapted to the rules of survival of this league. This problem is quite serious."

As expected, the call to action came.

Xue Liancheng was noncommittal: "So I chose to rest first and see when I can adapt before making a decision."

Don't let oil and salt enter, this is his strategy.

Xiao Hua was silent for a moment, and then said seriously, "If you do this, it will hurt your career, your team, and the league. Xue, please stay calm and make careful choices."

Xue Liancheng: "What did I do?"

What I'm waiting for is your words.

He just discussed with Zhuang Yan and came up with only one coping strategy.

——Take yourself out of the incident and deny it until death.

What did he do?

Bombard the referees and bombard the league.

Yes.

He did.

So what?
Issue a ticket.

Refuse to fight?

Yes.

He did too.

But no matter what reason he refuses to play, this is a matter between him and the team. What does it have to do with the league?

If he wants to be punished, it will be punished by the Heat management.

As for the riot at the American Airlines Center?
Sorry.

It's really none of his business.

This is an independent action by the fans, and he does not have the ability to control the thoughts of the fans.

As for an indefinite truce?
This is his personal decision.

of course.

This decision does affect the reputation and image of the league.

But the thing is, this is his personal choice.

His personal behavior affects the league, and your league will suspend him for [-] games, or ban him for life, which is unreasonable.

After thinking about it this way, the thinking became clear. The league had no excuse to severely punish him.

He only did two things from beginning to end.

First, he refused to show up for the last game.

Second, after the game, he bombarded the referee and the league.

then.

It's gone.

Announcing an indefinite truce is really a personal act. As a person, he has the right to choose his own life path, and you don't care what reason I choose for an indefinite truce.

If you have to tell me one thing, let me use the all-purpose excuse "psychological factors."

what can you do

The league doesn't care at all.

Respecting individual behavior is still very rampant in the country of rice grains.

really.

Xiao Hua was stunned for a moment, and blurted out: "What you did hurt the alliance."

Xue Liancheng asked again: "What did I do?"

At this time, Xiao Hua was completely speechless and couldn't utter a word for a long time.

I don't know how long it took.

Xiao Hua's voice came again, but this time it became extremely gloomy, "Xue, if you haven't realized your problem, the price you will pay will be heavy."

Xue Liancheng's actions clearly threatened the alliance and shook its foundation.

result.The other party looked like a normal person.

He is really angry.

If every superstar did this, the league would fall apart.

Xue Liancheng naturally knew what the alliance was taboo about, so he smiled and said, "I have already taken an indefinite truce. Isn't the price heavy enough?"

Xiao Hua was silenced.

Xue Liancheng paused and then said, "As a player, I have been doing my job seriously and doing my job well. However, it is very regrettable that the league has not done its job well. This makes me Disappointed."

Xiao Hua was silent again.

of course.

This time he was not silent because of Xue Liancheng's heart-piercing words.

But he understood what Xue Liancheng meant.

After pondering for a moment, he said, "The alliance will respond, but the question is...should I believe your words?"

Xue Liancheng: "Of course, I have always been a player who plays my duty."

This is a quid pro quo.

If the alliance responds and gives him a satisfactory answer, then he can guarantee that such a thing will not happen.

He will stay within his bounds and do what a player should do.

The premise is...

He needs to be satisfied with the league's response.

Xiao Hua was silent for another moment and said, "I hope you will do what you say, otherwise, you should know the consequences."

The corners of Xue Liancheng's mouth raised slightly, and he just said: "Ha..."

What are the consequences?
An indefinite truce is the biggest consequence.

He just listens to these words, but doesn't take them seriously.

Xiao Hua: "That's it, I wish you a good night."

Xue Liancheng: "I also wish you a good night."

hang up the phone.

Xue Liancheng breathed a sigh of relief.

After this exchange, both parties reached an agreement.

This incident finally came to an end, and the big stone weighing on his heart finally fell.

Zhuang Yan quickly asked: "How is it?"

Xue Liancheng shrugged and replied with a smile: "What else can I do? Just compromise."

He could probably guess from the beginning that the alliance would not do anything to him.

After all, with his value, fame, and current momentum, the league cannot give up on this money-making machine.

The reason why he is not sure.

It's because things are really too big.

There was a riot at the American Airlines Center, bombardment of the league, the threat of an indefinite truce, and the statements of many basketball superstars, which directly caused the league to lose face and damage its image.

The alliance also wants to save face. No one knows whether Xiao Hua will go crazy after being threatened by such a naked threat.

Look now.

In the face of money and interests, that little bit of face is nothing.

But before things come to fruition, my heart is still hanging.

For now.

Xiao Hua is very rational, and the league never thought of punishing him severely from beginning to end.

Now Xiao Hua is calling to confirm his attitude. It can also be said to be a warning: there will be no next time.

Zhuang Yan smiled lightly, "Don't be so impulsive next time."

Xue Liancheng's smile became brighter and brighter, "There should be no next time..."

With such a tough character like his, how could the Alliance dare to do it again?

If there must be.

That can only mean that he falls from the altar and becomes an ordinary player.

But that possibility is slim.

because……

He is a man with golden thighs!

This night was quite long.

……

……

The next day.

The NBA official website issued an announcement: In view of the inappropriate remarks made by Heat player Xue Liancheng after the game, which seriously affected the reputation and image of the league, the league decided after discussion to give Xue Liancheng a stern warning, fine him US$10, and forfeit three-thirds of Xue Liancheng's season. One's salary.

As soon as this news comes out.

It directly detonated the entire alliance.

Wang Defa...

Only a fine, no ban?
This punishment result was beyond everyone's expectations.

In the eyes of the outside world, this incident has caused such a bad impact. As the instigator, Xue Liancheng will definitely be punished by a suspension, which is probably between [-] and [-] games.

result.

no shit...

It's not a big deal. The fine of 10 US dollars is the largest fine in the history of the league.

In fact, it can barely be considered a heavy punishment.

But compared with the huge impact caused by what Xue Liancheng did, this fine is like child's play and is simply not worth mentioning.

The move to forfeit salary was also expected.

Because there is no salary for suspension.

The public predicts a ban of 20 to 30 games, which is about one-third of the salary. It can be said that the prediction is correct.

But he never expected that the league would only punish him.

This is the most unexpected thing.

It gives people the feeling of being lifted high but then put down gently.

but.

Not everyone thinks that the alliance will punish Xue Liancheng severely. A considerable number of people actually have a glimpse of the whole picture.

I feel that with Xue Liancheng's current performance and his commercial value, as well as the Chinese market behind it, it is definitely impossible for the league to punish him heavily.

Especially at the moment when the alliance is negotiating broadcasting rights with Goose Factory, how could it be possible to push the green dollar bills out because of small losses?
Although this punishment result is somewhat unexpected, it is still foreseeable by most people.

After all, this punishment is not light when taken together.

One-third of the salary!

Xue Liancheng is on a rookie contract and his salary is not much, so that's okay.

It's miserable for Wade.

That's right.

The result of Wade's punishment was the same. In addition to an $8 fine, a quarter of his salary was forfeited.

This is a huge loss for Wade.

You know, Wade's salary this season is 1500 million, a quarter of it, that's 375 million!

Even as a top star, Wade is still a lot of money.

That's still a quarter.

If it's one-third, that's even more incredible.

of course.

Although Wade also expressed his dissatisfaction with the penalty after the game, his words were far less intense than Xue Liancheng.

Not to mention threatening the alliance with an indefinite truce.

otherwise.

Wade probably had to find a place to cry.

Therefore, this penalty is actually very severe.

But some fans are not happy.

"Mama Pi, the godson of the alliance!"

"I did something that affected the image of the league, but I wasn't even suspended for one game."

"I don't have any shame at all. I should at least be banned for eight out of ten games!"

"Protest, this is appeasement, this is connivance."

"This hole has been opened, and the alliance is over."

"If you refuse to play, you have to be suspended, right?"

And these people who are protesting don’t need to think about what the ingredients are.

correct.

It's Cavaliers fans.

They were already discussing their finals opponents.

After all, without Xue Liancheng and Wade, the Heat are just a dish that can be eaten with open mouth.

result.

Turn around.

You can't help a game?

Once Xue Liancheng and Wade return, the strength of the two teams will return to the original point. It is still uncertain who will lose and who will win.

The one who was determined to pass the test had already entered the gate of the finals, but it turned out to be a backhand...

Who can bear this!
Naturally, they raised flags in protest, and "refusing to play" became their breakthrough.

But the league quickly responded: Xue Liancheng and Wade bombarded the referees and the league, which affected the reputation and image of the league. The league has already imposed corresponding penalties and refused to play. That is a problem of team management.

Subsequently.

The Heat also cooperated and responded on the official website: Xue Liancheng and Wade were suspended for one game.

Also handle it with care.

of course.

This may also be what the league asked the Heat management to do in order to silence everyone.

otherwise.

The Heat management may not be willing to ban him for a game.

This time.

Many Cavaliers fans can only go crazy and vent their anger online, but there is nothing they can do.

And when Xue Liancheng got up in the morning and saw such a punishment result, he was also very surprised.

He and Zhuang Yan calculated the heaviest and lightest penalties he would eventually face. The two agreed that the league would not raise the butcher's knife because the broadcast rights negotiations with the Goose Factory were imminent.

But none of them expected that the punishment would be so lighthearted.

In their predictions, the lightest punishment would be the end of the season, and everything would be over.

result.

The league only fined money, not suspended.

This is really...

Never expected it!

It seems that the league is still reluctant to let go of this piece of fat in the Eastern Conference Finals!
Xiao Hua, a bald man, is indeed worthy of his reputation. He is greedy and ruthless enough and refuses to let go of the meat in his mouth.

(End of this chapter)