Chapter 19

On the 19th, witnessed by tens of thousands of enthusiastic Heat fans, the Heat, who achieved their three-peat championship, held a grand championship parade in Miami.

Except...

Today was supposed to be a happy day...

But as the Heat's championship float traveled along Biscayne Boulevard toward the American Airlines Arena...

On both sides of the road, many fans still couldn't hold back their emotions.

"You're such an enviable guy." On the championship float, patting Su Feng's shoulder, O'Neal said with emotion.

Hearing this, after shaking his head, Su Feng said, "Shaq, if you're referring to the fact that so many fans are sad about my departure, then I don't think it's an enviable thing."

"Have you thought about your next stop?" O'Neal asked, looking down at Su Feng.

"Trust me, Shaq, you don't want to know where my next stop will be." After patting O'Neal on the back, Su Feng smiled.

At this, after clicking his tongue...

O'Neal suddenly fell silent.

Because looking at Su Feng's wise eyes, O'Neal instantly guessed the answer.

"This is too crazy, Su!

I'm not trying to dissuade you from changing your mind.

But...

Going there now...

I don't think it's a good decision." Staring at Su Feng, O'Neal, who was very clear about the current situation of his former team, the Lakers, said.

"But, it will be very challenging, won't it?" Looking back at O'Neal, at this moment, Su Feng also used his eyes to answer the question that had been puzzling O'Neal all along.

That is...

Why his team, which was at its absolute peak, could never defeat Su Feng's team.

In that instant...

Eye to eye with Su Feng.

O'Neal found...

That this man's eyes were surprisingly beautiful.

After finishing his chat with O'Neal...

Su Feng knew that if even a smart person like O'Neal knew that joining the Lakers this summer was not a good decision...

Then most people in the public would definitely think that his trip to Los Angeles would be a dead end.

Because Los Angeles, which was in its "darkest hour"...

To quote ESPN's previous comment...

Unless a miracle happens, this powerhouse is destined to spend a long time to rebuild.

And the American Airlines Arena...

Contrary to what the Heat fans at the scene thought...

When the Heat's championship float returned to its home court for the final celebration...

There was no sensational farewell speech.

Nor was there a "touching speech" that would take an hour or two like Jordan's...

In the center of the court, after kissing the championship trophy symbolizing the highest honor of the NBA team, Su Feng turned around and returned to the locker room through the player tunnel.

While noticing that Little Gasol was so nervous that he didn't even dare to speak, Su Feng quickly put away his terrifying aura and pointed to a display cabinet in Little Gasol's house and said.

"Yes, there are only 99 pairs of these shoes in the world.

Back then, in order to get these shoes, I remember that in addition to giving the collector my brother's jersey from his first game representing Barcelona, I also paid him an extra $120,000." Looking at Su Feng, Little Gasol said with pride.

Hearing this...

Su Feng always felt that it was a miracle that Big Gasol hadn't beaten his unlucky brother to death.

"Your collection is quite complete. I took a look, and you basically have all the rare models of the 'Phenomenon' series.

But it seems that you are missing a pair of 'China Red' special collection series that 'Phenomenon' only released in China after I won the championship in Athens." Patting Little Gasol on the back, Su Feng smiled.

"Yes, it is said that only 9 pairs of those shoes were released.

Therefore, each pair can be said to be priceless." Hearing this, Little Gasol also said with regret.

Because Su Feng's jersey number in international competitions is 9...

So, in order to commemorate the Chinese men's basketball team winning the championship in Athens, that year, the "China Red" special collection series released by "Phenomenon"...

How could it not be described as insane?

Nine pairs worldwide!

Only released in China!

And each pair of shoes, in addition to Su Feng's autograph, will also be accompanied by a Su Feng international arena exclusive star card, which is also limited to 9 copies worldwide!

Therefore, this "China Red" series has always been known as the Ferrari of sneakers since its release.

Among them, especially the pair of shoes with the star card number and star number of 9...

It is the lifelong dream of countless sneaker collectors and star card collectors.

Unfortunately...

The whereabouts of this pair of shoes numbered 9 and the shoe card...

To this day, no one in the collection world knows its whereabouts.

Therefore, even if Little Gasol wanted to buy it...

He couldn't buy it.

"How about this, I'll give you my pair of 'China Red'.

Anyway, it's just sitting in my place."

On this day, looking at Su Feng...

Little Gasol finally knew...

Why the whereabouts of this pair of shoes and star card were unknown.

Because this pair of shoes and star card have long been sleeping under Su Feng's bed.

"This... How can this be?

This is too precious!" After swallowing, Little Gasol said to Su Feng.

After spreading his hands to Little Gasol, Su Feng said, "It's just a pair of shoes.

Moreover, rather than letting it mold in my house, wouldn't it be better to put it in your place to reflect its value?

Oh, right, I almost forgot to say the main thing.

Um, Marc, I want to ask, are you ready to land in the NBA now?

How about it, do you want to come to the NBA and fight alongside me?"

Ready to play in the NBA?

With my current state and strength...

Can I really do it?

Eh...

Wait!

Fight alongside...

Alongside you!?

Boom!

At this moment, there was obviously no thunder in Barcelona.

But Little Gasol was as if struck by a bolt from the blue.

"Don't rush to answer me.

Because according to NBA draft regulations, you will automatically participate in the draft this year.

So, you have plenty of time to think about whether you want to buy out your contract with Barcelona..."

"I'm willing!"

Looking at Su Feng, before Su Feng could finish speaking, Little Gasol said to Su Feng as if he was afraid that Su Feng would go back on his word.

"Aren't you going to consider it?" Originally, Su Feng thought he would have to spend some effort to persuade Little Gasol, but how would he know...

What kind of status does he have in Little Gasol's mind?

"No need to consider it!

I am willing to land in the NBA next season!" Forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart, Little Gasol looked at Su Feng with a solemn expression.

"Okay, then I'll wait for you in Los Angeles.

But there's one thing I must tell you first...

You must prove to me with your determination before the start of the NBA preseason in the new season that you are ready to play in the NBA." Pointing to Little Gasol's stomach, Su Feng said to him before leaving.

Hearing this...

As the chief Feng Mi (Su Feng Fan) in Spain...

Little Gasol also curiously asked, "Los Angeles... Are you saying that your next stop will be Los Angeles?"

"Shhh! This is a secret between us!"

"I understand! I will keep the secret for you!"

On this day, looking at Su Feng's departing back...

I don't know why...

Anyway, Little Gasol just felt that he was the luckiest fat man in the world.

Just wait and see, brother!

Your brother is about to come to the NBA to tell you in person...

Who is the number one center in Spain!

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At the end of June, because Su Feng had already announced last year that he would leave Miami this summer...

Therefore, since the establishment of the Heat Dynasty, the focus of people's attention has been where Su Feng's next stop will be.

Online, some people guessed that Su Feng would go to New York.

Because this season, Su Feng has repeatedly praised Phil Jackson by name in public.

Moreover, after the Knicks' senior management temporarily reached a consensus on the matter of introducing Su Feng, the Knicks' management team led by Thomas has successfully cleared up salary space this summer.

Plus, there are still potential stocks like Aldridge in this Knicks team...

Therefore, in the odds given by the betting website on "Who will be Su Feng's new owner", the Knicks have always been high.

In addition to the Knicks, currently on the odds list, people think that the team that Su Feng is most likely to choose is the SuperSonics.

In March of this year, the Seattle City Government officially passed the relevant bill to build a new stadium for the SuperSonics.

In addition, the SuperSonics' young guard, Roy, has also stated in public many times that he is willing to become Su Feng's Pippen.

Moreover, coupled with the fact that the SuperSonics will also hold the second overall pick in this year's draft...

Therefore, in the eyes of many people, the SuperSonics, which are full of bright future, are very likely to become Su Feng's first choice for his next stop.

Compared with other teams who are busy recruiting Su Feng...

At the end of June, under the deliberate instigation of the Los Angeles media...

The Lakers fans have also been verbally criticizing the Lakers' senior management recently.

Because according to Su Feng's instructions, the Lakers' official has recently begun to pave the way for the news that Kobe will be absent from next season due to injury...

Therefore, with the Lakers' current bloated salary cap...

The Lakers fans, who can't see the future of this Lakers team at all, are really anxious this time.

"Why isn't Old Buss dead yet?

With his investment in the Lakers in recent years, does he deserve us Lakers true fans?"

"Alas, other teams can still reverse their fate by recruiting Su Feng this year.

But what about us?

What do we have now besides a 2007 lottery pick? Please, what else do we have?"

"I heard that Kobe's injury is quite serious this time, and he will probably be out for the season again next season.

And when he comes back...

To be honest, I don't believe he can regain his previous form."

"Wake up, Kobe's injury this time is an Achilles tendon rupture!

Let alone whether he can regain his previous form...

I'm afraid that when the time comes, even if we want to use him to trade for a first-round pick, people may not be willing to trade!"

"Still a first-round pick? As long as we can get rid of Kobe's salary burden, then even if we add draft picks ourselves, it's okay!"

Before Kobe's major injury, because Kobe was one of the few superstars in the league who could compete with Su Feng on the court...

Therefore, even if the Lakers did not build a dynasty in the early century like in Su Feng's memory, the Lakers fans still had Kobe as their hope.

But after Kobe's major injury, you can completely understand that...

The only hope that the Lakers fans had for this Lakers team is now completely gone.

And the worst thing is...

Because after renewing his contract with Milicic, "Brother-in-law"'s salary will be included in the Lakers' salary cap starting next season...

Therefore, this summer, let alone going to the free market to find hope...

Even if they had won the lottery pick in the draft lottery, the Lakers fans did not believe that this Lakers team could recover in the short term.

And if you say that the Lakers are a rotten team like the Knicks, that's fine...

But this team, in the past long history, is a team with history and heritage.

Therefore, for the Lakers fans who are used to shouting the slogan "Lakers champion" all year round...

How can they stand the feeling that this team can't see any future?

However, regardless of whether the Lakers will be able to usher in the dawn of hope from the darkest moment in the future...

At the moment, a group of young people who are preparing to challenge their predecessors...

Their fate is the focus of people's attention.

Although the scale of the 2007 draft is not comparable to that of 2003, which was heavily promoted by the media...

But as a draft year...

You know, some of the rookies this year have been marked by Feng Huang (Emperor Feng/Su Feng) in advance.

June 28th.

The NBA's annual draft officially took place at Madison Square Garden in New York.

In front of the TV, just as Su Feng and Kobe were still discussing some details of the "Here is Slam Dunk" program...

The trajectory of history...

Also ushered in another riot on this night!

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ps: The first update promised yesterday is here, and Qiao is striving for the second update! Mua!