Chapter 1 The Arrival of God

On January 25th, during the Raptors' media day, when Michael Jordan appeared in the arena wearing a Raptors number 24 jersey...

Unanimously, all the reporters on the scene took out their phones at the first moment.

"Editor-in-chief..."

"No, quickly connect me with the editor-in-chief!"

"I want the biggest, most eye-catching headline!"

"Oh, damn it! To hell with jokes!"

"Damn it, stop wasting my time. I'll say it again, this isn't an April Fool's joke!"

"Big news, big news! Michael Jordan has joined the Toronto Raptors!"

Inside the arena, watching the reporters panicking because of his appearance...

Jordan was feeling quite pleased with himself.

At this moment, if there was one thing Jordan wanted to do most, it was to let those two bastards, Reinsdorf and Krause, see this scene.

As the saying goes, if you don't want me here, I'll find somewhere else.

Although his joining the Raptors this time was a certainty born from various coincidences, Jordan, who has always lacked any sense of shame, would never tell this "tragic" story.

He, Jordan, had actively chosen the Raptors this time.

He chose Toronto, this frigid land, to make Canada fall in love with basketball too.

Look, he neither sought "wealth" nor "teamed up," but simply chose to continue because he still loved basketball.

Well...

It must be said that if Su Feng didn't know the truth, he felt he would definitely be moved by Jordan.

Wake up...

If the Raptors didn't have him and Big Ben, with Jordan's personality, he probably wouldn't even glance at this team.

Of course, in any case, it was foreseeable that the whole of North America was about to experience another earthquake after today.

"My God, Michael Jordan is really going to be my teammate?"

Nash, who had grown a head of flowing long hair in the summer, said in disbelief.

Without a doubt, before his persona completely collapsed, Jordan was never anyone's idol.

He was the idol of all basketball enthusiasts of this era.

Believe it or not, although the future Carter, with his low EQ, would refuse to give up his All-Star starting spot for Jordan, Carter's reason for liking Nike was because he liked Air Jordan and Jordan himself.

And Tracy McGrady, don't be fooled by the fact that T-Mac was infatuated with Hardaway, because at best, Hardaway was only a Jordan successor...

You tell me, is there any comparison between a Jordan successor and Jordan himself?

But...

Just as the young men of the Raptors felt their bodies and souls had unashamedly turned into Jordan's fanboys, what baffled them was...

The guy who stood shoulder to shoulder with Jordan, who called Jordan "brother," was actually the youngest on this Raptors team in terms of age.

To be fair, Su Feng, who was already born early, had just had his seniority upgraded again.

"Hey, Michael, trust me, you'll soon realize how naive your thinking is."

Patting Jordan on the shoulder, Su Feng felt that Jordan was simply too young, too simple.

Do you know what this guy just suggested to him? He suggested that while there was still time, they should trade McGrady and Carter for a veteran, and then the Raptors' chances of winning the championship could be increased from half a percent to one percent.

Sure enough, even if his IQ and EQ hadn't been returned to God yet, Jordan was definitely not suitable to be the manager and decision-maker of a team.

"Su, the only players I recognize in this team are you and Ben.

Take the point guard position, for example, are you really planning to let that skinny 'Canadian sweetheart' start?" Jordan, who had given Su Feng a hard hit on the backhand, said to Su Feng with a "kind" expression.

Su Feng: "..."

No...

Is Jordan poisonous, you know?

Seriously, if it wasn't because Su Feng's ability to take a beating was second to none, just that hit just now, if it had landed on Nash's back, Su Feng felt that Nash would have fallen apart.

"I don't want to argue with you. There's an exhibition game later. Warm up properly, Michael.

I don't want you to feel ashamed because you lost too much, and then choose to retire and become a truck driver before playing a minute for the Raptors," Su Feng joked with Jordan.

Jordan: "..."

No...

Is Su Feng poisonous, you know?

Seriously, if it wasn't because Jordan was a magnanimous person, just these words that Su Feng had just said to him, if they had been directed at Pippen, Jordan felt that Pippen would have collapsed.

And it is worth mentioning that, under the Raptors players' trembling observation, the two, Su and Jordan, who were still arguing with each other just a second ago, instantly changed their faces after the reporters surrounded them.

"I also really wanted to give the number 23 jersey to Michael, but you know, he has always been the most enthusiastic senior in this league when it comes to supporting newcomers.

Do you know? When I met him yesterday, he said to me:

'Hey, kid, it's your era now. Since number 23 has a different meaning to you, then after I join the Raptors, you should continue to wear number 23.'

To be honest, Michael's personal charm makes me believe that he and I will definitely be able to create a great career together.

He is not the kind of person who stubbornly clings to power, so although the Raptors are my team, now, without a doubt, this Raptors team has one more mentor."

Su Feng said solemnly during the interview.

"Why did I choose number 24? Because there are 24 hours in a day, and I devote myself wholeheartedly to the basketball court every day.

You know, Su is one of the most outstanding players in this league right now. To be honest, I think Clyde was too cunning before, because in terms of style and play, Su is clearly more like me.

Oh, I'm not saying he's my successor, because I believe he will definitely surpass me in the future.

Therefore, I am very much looking forward to working with Su to create a great career together.

I will pass on all my championship experience to Su and the other players in this Raptors team.

In my opinion, the Raptors are not someone's team. This time, I hope to work with Su to manage the Raptors into a big family. We are a family."

Jordan said without blushing or skipping a beat during the interview.

Aside, after Su Feng and Jordan finished interviewing each other, the two foxes, one old and one young, smiled at each other.

Then, in the reporters' onlookers, if you didn't know, you would have thought that Su Feng and Jordan's relationship had reached the point where they could talk about anything, take a bath together, and rub each other's backs.

"Damn it, kid, why did you secretly change the words?" Jordan stared at Su Feng with the eyes of a god, expressing his dissatisfaction with his eyes.

And Su Feng responded with his fiery eyes: "You dare to say me? We clearly agreed yesterday that we would be brothers in the future, why do you say it today as if I am your disciple?"

In the arena, watching the two, Su and Jordan, who were "gazing affectionately" at each other, some of Jordan's die-hard fan reporters were moved to tears.

Because the NBA is a star league, fans have always followed the stars.

And for these Jordan's die-hard fans, in their opinion, where Jordan goes is not important, what is important is...

Jordan still has a smile on his face.

……

Nike headquarters, Phil Knight, who originally felt that life had become so boring that he needed to buy a few luxury cars to smash, instantly became uneasy after seeing the news of Jordan joining the Raptors on TV...

As the person in charge of Nike, Knight knew very well that since Nike established the relationship between "PS" and "Air Cone" that helped each other succeed, Nike's grand plan has indeed encountered many tricky problems recently due to the impact of this lockout, Su Feng being traded to the Raptors, and Jordan breaking up with the Bulls owner.

In simple terms, the core of the relationship between Su Feng and Jordan that helps each other succeed lies in the fact that these two can have one person in a low valley and one person in a high tide, or two people in a high tide at the same time, but there must never be a situation where two people are in a low valley together.

You know, no matter how arrogant Su Feng's previous "bold words" were, judging from his recent shoe sales, since he was traded to Toronto, how could you say that he was not impacted?

And no matter how stable Jordan's godhood became after winning the fifth championship, since the Jordan and Bulls owner broke up, he has also been greatly affected by the fact that he is sure that he will no longer play for the Bulls.

But...

In Knight's view, after Jordan announced his joining the Raptors, this dead end that originally plagued Nike came alive all of a sudden.

Because Jordan's joining will inevitably cause strong attention to the Raptors.

And the story of the masters of "PS" and "Air Cone" joining forces to "take revenge" will definitely cause all kinds of topics in the new season.

And in this way, it can also shut up those conspiracy theorists who previously thought that Nike established "PS" just to restore Jordan's godhood.

Look, Nike simply didn't do so much fancy stuff, it's purely that people thought too much.

"Why don't we take this opportunity to launch a co-branded series of shoes with PS and Air Cone?"

At Nike headquarters, designers further suggested to Knight at a temporary meeting.

And upon hearing this, Knight laughed.

Because reminded by the designers, Knight suddenly realized...

Who said that only people can "turn enemies into friends" in this world?

Co-branded shoes of "PS" and "Air Cone", and then the classic version, limited edition...

Knight doesn't know whether he will make a lot of money.

Anyway, Nike will definitely not lose in this wave.

……

New York, Olympic Tower, NBA headquarters.

Stern, who was originally very tired and wanted to retire, suddenly felt that he could still do it for another fifty years.

Although the league had already set the plan to "vigorously promote" Su Feng in the new season a few days ago.

But to be honest, after the league's senior management studied for several days and nights, everyone found that in addition to the "lone hero" persona, it was too difficult to "vigorously promote" Su Feng in the new season.

After all...

It's not that this group of NBA senior management doesn't believe Su Feng's "bold words".

But even the experts who understand basketball best would not think that this Raptors team can make any progress in the new season.

As the decision-maker of the NBA, Stern knows very well that "vigorously promoting" and "promoting with the trend" are different.

Once "vigorously promoting" is not done well, not only will Su Feng himself collapse, but even the NBA will be affected as a result.

In Su Feng's previous life, Stern's consistent principle for "vigorously promoting" stars was that first of all, this star must have a certain strength of his own, and secondly, the performance of the team he is in cannot be too bad.

And what is obvious is that Su Feng's strength and potential are obvious to all.

It's just that since joining the NBA, this Raptors team...

Basically, it's either at the bottom or on the way to the bottom.

And in the Raptors lineup in the new season, there are too few helpers around Su Feng.

So, you may not believe it, but in order to "vigorously promote" Su Feng, Stern even prepared the persona of "the Raptors lost, but Su Feng didn't lose" for Su Feng.

But...

On the morning of the 25th, when the news of Jordan's choice to join the Raptors came, Stern sincerely believed that the tacit understanding between Jordan and himself was still there.

In Su Feng's previous life, before returning his double quotient to God, the reason why Stern was willing to praise Jordan was not only because Jordan was durable and would not let you down, but also because Jordan knew how to read Stern's face very well.

Take Jordan's first retirement as an example, although there are various sayings in the market, but Jordan did meet with Stern before he retired.

And Jordan is also willing to come back when the NBA needs Jordan in the future.

To put it bluntly, Jordan is not obedient enough, but a sensible tool person like him is the tool person that Stern wants.

You know, Stern was very troubled when Jordan broke up with the Bulls owner not long ago.

Because if Jordan cannot prove himself, it will inevitably damage his godhood.

But if Jordan leaves the Bulls and joins those teams that are already very strong, it will also make him subject to criticism.

So from Stern's perspective, in the case that Jordan did not choose to retire in this life, Stern has been in a dilemma recently.

However, such a dilemma no longer exists after Jordan chose to join the Raptors.

Because no matter whether what Jordan said during the interview was sincere or not, the Canadian basketball market will definitely be ignited by his arrival.

For Stern, who hopes to promote the globalization of the NBA, Jordan's operation is undoubtedly a great help to him.

Because in the new season, the Raptors are not only a Canadian team, but also the home team in the hearts of Chinese fans.

The 36-year-old Jordan joined the Raptors, which will not only be considered a very courageous decision, but also allows the league to dare to continue betting on Su Feng.

Because, even if he was beaten miserably at the Chicago Heroes Conference, Jordan is still Jordan.

And with Jordan's joining, Stern believes that the Raptors have at least a 90% chance of making the playoffs in the new season.

Therefore, at the temporary meeting held by the league, Stern asked relevant departments to immediately adjust the broadcast plan for the new season.

In addition, after noticing the Raptors' "inheritance slogan" for the new season, although no one said anything, Stern, who was delighted in his heart, had made up his mind.

As long as the Raptors can perform better in the new season, Stern is very willing to cooperate with the Raptors' "inheritance slogan" and create a new god together in the case that Jordan has already won 3 consecutive mvps.

A new god in the north, who took the torch from Jordan's hands.

……

Canada, since Jordan detonated the media open day, in the afternoon, at the fan meeting, Toronto fans felt like they were dreaming.

If Su Feng is the dawn before dawn, then Jordan's arrival undoubtedly made the whole of Canada carnival.

Especially when Su Feng and Jordan took the core group photo together, even Raptors owner Chad felt like he had won the lottery.

"This is incredible," Chad said excitedly.

"It's unbelievable," Even though the die was cast, Raptors general manager Glen Grunwald was also excited beyond words.

And just as the onlookers were trying to smooth their breathing, in the arena, before the exhibition game, Jordan felt that Su Feng, who had chosen Carter, McGrady, and Nash as teammates, was a little inflated recently and needed to be taught a lesson.

Kid, do you think I'm still the one at the Heroes Conference?

Jordan, who had chosen Big Ben and old Dale and other strong players as teammates, didn't believe that he would lose to Su Feng in this PK battle with Su Feng leading the team separately.

Although his state has not fully recovered yet, Jordan firmly believes that in five-on-five, with his carefully selected teammates, Su Feng has no chance to defeat him.

On the other side, before the exhibition game started, Su Feng said to Carter and McGrady: "Don't show mercy just because your opponent is Michael later.

Especially you, Vince, Michael told me that you are not worthy of starting."

Upon hearing this, Carter was furious.

"I'm not worthy of starting?" Carter asked angrily.

"Very angry, right? That's right!

It's time for your senior to see that you are also a flying man from North Carolina, take off, Vince!"

Patting Carter on the shoulder, Su Feng thought to himself, as expected, a little stimulation to an honest person like Carter can fully exert his initiative.

Using game terminology to interpret it, Carter is an out-and-out berserker.

"And you, Tracy, cheer up, although Michael didn't specifically mention you to me, you can't relax because of this." Turning his head and patting McGrady on the back, Su Feng smiled.

And after hearing Su Feng's words, McGrady's sleepy eyes opened 80% in an instant.

Su Feng knew that the stimulation to McGrady should not be too obvious, otherwise this guy would not be fooled.

Therefore, a sentence that Jordan didn't specifically mention McGrady, in Su Feng's view, was just the right amount.

As for Nash, Su Feng directly grabbed his head of beautiful hair and said, "Go on, our 'Canadian sweetheart'."

Nash: "..."

"Well, Steve, this is Michael's nickname for you, because he feels that you are more suitable for...

Anyway, you know." Su Feng then said to Nash.

And this time, Nash completely flushed his awe of Jordan into the toilet.

Tonight, aren't we just beating Jordan?

Beating Jordan, welcoming Feng Emperor!

It's time to tell Michael Jordan who is the King of the North!

Heh...

Jordan?

In Su Feng's view, no matter what Dan he is, as long as he enters the gate of the Raptors, he is the golden elixir for his Su Feng to overcome the tribulation and ascend.

And it is worth mentioning that, before the start of this exhibition game, Su Feng also specially cared about the on-site video teachers.

For example, all angles must ensure that they can be recorded, and then remember to copy a few more copies for yourself later, etc...

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