Morey disappeared, and the follow-up was handed over to the Houston local police station.

This was probably history-making, as the person who had announced his candidacy for mayor the day before, and who could have become their direct superior, had now become a missing person they had to find.

It could only be said that good and evil have their rewards in the end; it's not that they don't come, it's just that the time hasn't arrived yet.

Morey had wholeheartedly used the fans and the NBA as pawns, and his disappearance was a deserved end.

The fans also felt greatly satisfied.

Moreover, the Morey incident served as a wake-up call for other American colleagues.

The Chinese market, as the NBA's largest overseas market, was not to be touched by them.

Mutual benefit and common development were the sustainable development route and the right path.

With the Morey incident coming to an end, the new NBA season became highly anticipated.

Especially the Pelicans' opening game.

The NBA was very experienced in arranging rivals, and the Pelicans' opening game opponent was the Lakers.

This was also the most explosive opening game in recent years.

Durant had just "defected" from the Lakers to the Pelicans, and the Pelicans had just completed a four-peat and core player Tang Tian had retired.

This game was full of highlights.

According to statistics given by the NBA official, the number of reservations to watch this game, although not as high as last year's Western Conference semifinals and finals, reached the level of the Finals opening game.

Tang Tian's retirement had a visible impact on the NBA, but such an opening game arrangement still completely whetted the fans' appetites at the beginning of the season.

On the day of the game, both teams trained at the training hall one after the other.

The Lakers first, the Pelicans after.

After the Lakers' training ended, James was surrounded by reporters.

"We all know you're playing small forward now, how do you feel?"

"Yes, I feel a lot lighter, which helps me avoid injuries and have more stamina."

"We know the Pelicans are a four-time championship team, but Tang just retired, how do you evaluate them?"

"They are still one of the championship favorites, they are very competitive, I believe the game tonight will be intense, and the new season will still be exciting."

……

After asking some routine questions, Durant's issue was naturally mentioned.

"We all know that Durant played for the Lakers last season, and now he has become an opponent, what do you think about this?"

The fans had been asking this question all summer without getting the answer they wanted, and they brought it up again on this occasion.

But they were facing James, a person who was impeccable in answering questions.

"This is the NBA, players move around every year, Kevin is a great teammate and will be a great opponent."

After the Lakers' training ended, the Pelicans followed and came to the training hall.

What was noteworthy was that Tang Tian, who had retired to become the team owner, also came, which attracted a lot of attention from reporters.

After training, the fans originally wanted to interview Durant, but Durant left directly.

But Tang Tian knew that he would definitely be interviewed by reporters if he came, so he simply stayed.

He was immediately surrounded by reporters.

"How does it feel to come to the training hall for the first time as a non-player?"

"No, I already came when training camp started, but it does feel different not coming to train."

"Do you think the Pelicans can win tonight?"

"Of course, we showed our strength in the preseason, they can beat any opponent."

"If the team needs to make a game-winning shot at the last moment, will you be able to resist going on the court?"

"Haha, maybe, but I believe in this team, Kevin and AD both have the ability to make that shot, and I believe they can do it."

……

Reporters asked Tang Tian a lot of questions; to them, Tang Tian was still the most watched person in the league even after he retired.

But in the end, the reporters still mentioned Durant's matter.

"What do you think Durant will do tonight, knowing that he is facing the Lakers, the team he played for last season?"

The way of asking the question was different, but the content of the question was similar to what they asked James before.

"I'm glad I played for him in the World Cup, he has become a lot more mature since he came back, and I believe he will have a very exciting game tonight."

Tang Tian's answer was similar to when he was a player.

But the reporters were still very satisfied with this answer.

Durant and Tang Tian used to be rivals, enemies, and now that the two are on the same team, how they will get along is a matter of great concern to the outside world.

Now Tang Tian praises Durant as soon as he opens his mouth, it seems that they get along very well.

This was also what surprised them, as the media had reported that Tang Tian had recruited Durant to the Pelicans.

Or to put it another way, there are indeed no eternal enemies in the NBA, only eternal interests.

That night, the Pelicans welcomed the season opener at home.

Before the game started, the championship ring awarding ceremony was held on the scene.

The four-peat ring was even bigger than in previous years.

Moreover, the words "four-peat" were very conspicuous next to the ring.

The Pelicans players were also very excited, from Davis to Brogdon, to Ding Yanyuhang and Mitchell Robinson.

Their happiness was also completely understandable, in last season's Finals, Stevens gave each of them the opportunity to play.

In this way, the rings they received at tonight's award ceremony were all personalized, which was a very different kind of commemorative significance.

Gayle Benson presented the rings to the Pelicans.

Starting with the coaching staff, Stevens, Nash, and others received their rings one after another.

Then came the players, starting with Davis and ending with Mitchell Robinson.

Everyone who received the ring couldn't help but bow their heads and kiss it.

After everyone else had received their rings, Tang Tian was the last to appear.

The cheers at the scene were overwhelming.

Tang Tian's contribution to the city of New Orleans goes without saying, and his contribution to the NBA is also obvious to all.

Even the past Morey incident was saved by him.

Although he has retired, the cheers he enjoys now are completely unmatched by others.

Tang Tian was also very moved.

Sports are sports, and like music, they are a way of communication that transcends national borders; if you look at them separately, they are still the most beautiful things.

Tang Tian took the ring from Benson, and after the two embraced, he kissed the ring like everyone else and placed it on his chest.

The cheers at the scene were even louder.

This was also a historic moment.

Championship rings are usually paid for by the team and given by the owner to the management, coaching staff, and players, but Tang Tian's current identity is a small owner.

He has also become the first owner in NBA history to receive a championship ring.

Just like recruiting Durant in the summer, even though he has retired, he is still Tang Tian, constantly breaking records.