I'm not really a role player

Chapter 238 Charlotte in the new season

In Charlotte, a high-end residential area half an hour's drive from Time Warner Center, Li Ke looked at a manor not far away.

Surrounded by David Falk, Lu Ning and other members of Li's team, as well as the real estate agency that David Falk invited to come.

"Is this the suite for sale?"

"That's right, it's the white one. It covers an area of ​​1.5 acres, with a building area of ​​10232 square feet. It has 5 rooms and 8 bathrooms..."

Listening to the introduction of the real estate agency, Li Ke nodded, his brain was running fast, converting the two units of area that old Americans like to use, acre and square foot.

The final result: it covers an area of ​​more than 6000 square meters and a building area of ​​950 square meters.

"Then go in and have a look."

The real estate agent led the way, followed by Li Ke, David Falk and Lu Ning.

At this time, Li Ke asked a question that he really wanted to know the answer to: "David, can you tell me, why do you American houses always have more bathrooms than rooms?"

After returning to Charlotte, Li Ke has been looking at the house. The real estate agent said a few rooms and a few bathrooms.

Usually, there are more bathrooms than rooms.

David Falk tilted his head and thought for a moment:

"Convenience, sanitation? Seriously, I really don't know, but American mansions are like this, there are always more bathrooms than rooms."

David Falk couldn't tell why, so it can only prove that in this corner of Laomei, the importance of the bathroom no longer needs a reason.

After visiting this manor that is for sale, there is no need to say more about the interior of the manor building. It is a typical European style, with complete furniture and electrical appliances. Li Ke can move in with his bags.

There is a large courtyard outside the building, and there is a swimming pool and a basketball court behind it, with complete supporting facilities.

The only regret is that this built-in basketball court is for amateurs.

Glancing at the oddly shaped basketball hoop, Li Ke felt that he couldn't use this basketball court because it was too amateurish.

"This basketball court, if you renovate it, it's barely usable, right?"

Lu Ning shook the cradle, and he accompanied Li Ke to find a lot of houses, and there are really not many with their own basketball courts.

Li Ke shook his head: "Reform it, it can barely work, but it's not necessary."

For one thing, this basketball court is outdoors, and it will definitely not be used in rainy, snowy or windy weather.

Second, the area of ​​this basketball court is not large, if you want to use it for training, it is not so interesting.

"However, I want this set."

But Li Ke made a decision, that's all.

What prompted him to make a decision was that the manor was not far from the Time Warner Center and the Bobcats training facility.

In comparison, the price is a bit high.

"The owner of this manor hangs 280 million dollars, so, are you paying the full amount?"

Li Ke nodded: "Of course, the full price, but can the price be lowered?"

The real estate agent shook his head: "There is no room for bargaining."

"Okay, Old Lu, let someone make a payment, and Lin Qi, prepare to sign the contract."

As soon as he turned his head, it was Lin Qi, a compatriot Li Ke met at Deda University.

The summer passed, and Lin Qi also graduated from the University of Dezhou. She studied law. There is no room for development when she returns to China, so she can only stay in Laomei.

Coincidentally, in the new season, Li Ke's business development has accelerated, and he needs a full-time legal counsel.

Team Li discussed with John Daiger, and finally Li Ke made a decision and hired Lin Qi.

In this way, Li Ke paid 280 million US dollars and directly purchased this manor with a huge area.

"As soon as the manor is bought, you will move out of Jordan's apartment. What about Tim's special training?"

David Falk asked the question Tim Graver wanted to know.

But Li Ke had already thought about it: "It's in the training hall, and I will go home after training."

"Leaving Jordan's apartment just like that, the legend has been weakened by more than a little!"

Lu Ning sighed with emotion. After the finals of last season, the interview with Central Five was broadcast, which aroused heated discussions in China, and by the way, it also affected the continent of America.

Now, everyone knows that Li Ke is Jordan's hand-picked rookie, hired Jordan's agent and trainer, lived in Jordan's apartment, and used Jordan's training hall...

As a result, Jordan's successors in the NBA starting from Grant Hill were all compared by Li Ke.

Because Li Ke is the successor chosen by the real Michael Jordan.

Although, after returning to Charlotte, Li Ke faced the reporter and responded: "I am not anyone's successor, I am just myself."

However, the media reporters don't recognize it. Anyway, if there is a topic to stir up, it's over.

……

On the second day after Li Ke purchased the manor, he appeared at Jordan's apartment and directed the moving company to remove his personal belongings.

In fact, there are not many things. Apart from Li Ke's personal clothes, there are only Li Ke's trophies left.

The engraved version of the NCAA championship trophy, the NBA championship trophy, the NCAA final four MOP trophy, the NBA rookie game MVP, the best rookie, the finals MVP trophy, and now, there is an Olympic silver medal.

Watching the workers remove these trophies, Li Ke was full of thoughts about which room in that manor would be suitable for renovation as his trophy showroom.

At this time, Boss Joe came up.

"So you're going to move out? Don't you want to stay for a few more days?"

Li Ke smiled: "No, Michael, there is a huge manor waiting for me to live in the Epicenter, why should I live in this small apartment?"

He paused for a moment, then continued: "Of course, more importantly, I want to stay away from you."

"Stay away from me? Why?"

Old Qiao was puzzled, and Li Ke quickly gave an irrefutable reason: "There should be no employees who want to live with their bosses, right?"

"Well, you're right, but you're wrong again."

……

On the xth day when Li Ke returned to Charlotte, on a beautiful morning, he was already lying in the manor he bought.

Opening his slightly blurred eyes and glancing at the unfamiliar ceiling, Li Ke almost thought he had traveled through.

But the memory flooded in the next second, and he reacted. He lay on the bed and reacted for a while, then turned over and got up, and went into the bathroom that came with the room to wash.

Then, push open the door and step into the dining room.

The biggest advantage of moving into this manor is that he can finally hire a full-time nanny.

At that time, there was no place for a full-time nanny to live in Jordan's apartment.

But in this manor, apart from Li Ke's room, the nanny can live wherever she wants.

A nanny has prepared Li Ke's breakfast, eggs, milk, whole wheat bread, and an apple.

Another nanny entered Li Ke's room, cleaned up, and packed Li Ke's changed clothes...

When Li Ke finished all his breakfast and got up to go out, the driver had already started a Maybach that Li Ke had recently purchased.

But just when Li Ke bent down and was about to get into the Maybach, the horn of a car sounded at the gate.

Li Ke cast his gaze outside the door in doubt. He saw Boss Qiao's Maybach, and, after the rear window was opened, Boss Qiao wearing sunglasses...

"This……"

"A horse-riding..."

"what happened?!"

Li Ke got into Boss Joe's Maybach very puzzled, and raised his hand to glance at the time.

"Boss, why are you here at four o'clock in the morning?"

Because Li Ke was going to participate in the training of the breakfast club, he had to get up early and rush to the Lynx training hall.

But the old Joe who has been blessed a long time ago does not need to train, and the team's operation work does not need to go to the team's location so early, which is very strange.

Of course, what's even more strange is that Jordan's apartment and Li Ke's new estate are completely different.

Under Li Ke's gaze, Boss Qiao smiled slightly: "Because I decided that in the new season, I will move to my manor in the center of Epipi to live for a long time."

Li Ke reacted: "You also have a room in the Epi Center?"

"Of course, this is the best luxury housing area in Charlotte."

"So, the two of us are still neighbors?"

"That's right!"

"All right……"

Li Ke sighed dejectedly.

This old Joe is really haunted.

"By the way, remember to come to my house tomorrow night, No. 139, 288th Street, I have prepared a party."

……

The Bobcats have not assembled to start pre-season training, but Joe boss held a party at this time.

Therefore, Li Ke and his old and new players met for the first time in the new season at Boss Joe's manor.

Because the distance was too close, Li Ke walked there.

He also specially counted the number of mansions in the distance, one, two, three...

There are only five mansions similar to Li Ke's manor, and Li Ke only needs to walk for seven or eight minutes to arrive at No. 8, 139 Street, which Boss Qiao said.

It is also a manor-style mansion, and it is already very lively at the moment.

"Hey, look who's coming, our FMVP!"

As soon as Li Ke arrived at the door, Lao Sha, who was wearing a suit all over his body, started yelling.

It was the first time Li Ke heard the term "our FMVP", but it was too ridiculous, so he rolled his eyes, approached Lao Sha, and patted Lao Sha's butt.

"You too, Mr. FMVP."

"That's right, I'm the FMVP too, only the guy in Los Angeles, only he isn't!"

The old shark chatted and chatted, and then talked about Kobe.

At this time, in Los Angeles, Kobe, who was also at a party, sneezed heavily.

That's right, the Lakers also held a party before the start of the season.

Unlike the Bobcats' party, the Lakers' party was more star-studded.

In addition to the Lakers players and coaches, there are also many Hollywood stars.

Jack Nicholson even grabbed Kobe and asked: "Kobe, tell me, can the Lakers win the Gold Cup this season?"

Kobe nodded with certainty: "Of course, Jack, of course we can get that gold cup, just like the ones we did in the Olympics!"

The Olympic gold medal gave Kobe Bryant full confidence. The new season, a new start, the Lakers can finally make a comeback.

……

Back to Charlotte, Li Ke was hugged tightly by the old shark, and they walked into Boss Joe's manor-style mansion together.

Lao Ai was on the periphery, watching several of his followers smoking some kind of powdery substance, Li Ke shook his head secretly, staring at Lao Ai, he saw the fat on Lao Ai's waist.

It couldn't be more obvious. This summer, Lao Ai probably didn't train, not at all.

Even so, Li Ke greeted warmly: "Hey, Alan, we meet again."

Going further in, Li Ke saw Gerald Wallace, who was still full of tendons.

"Gerald, long time no see..."

Of course, what surprised Li Ke the most was PJ Tucker.

"Oh, PJ, it's been a really long time no see!"

The last time Li Ke and Tucker met even dates back to the 07 NCAA Finals.

All in all, it has been more than a year.

Meeting again, both were very enthusiastic, especially Tucker:
"Thanks, Sheldon, Michael told me that it was you who asked the Bobcats to sign me."

"Seriously, PJ, you're welcome..."

Li Ke said no thanks, but was immediately interrupted by Tucker: "No, Sheldon, I have to say my thanks. Without you, I have to go to Europe. The feeling of leaving home is really uncomfortable."

"Okay okay, PJ, I accept your thank you, but I think I have to make things clear after you thank me."

Make things clear?Tucker was a little puzzled, but then Li Ke's words made him suddenly understand.

"I let Michael sign you, not because of our friendship, but more importantly, I know you, I know your strength, I know you have the ability to play in the NBA, so I let Michael sign you."

Tucker felt the word "trust" from Li Ke's words, which made him a little bit at a loss as to what to say, so he could only send a hug to express his gratitude to Li Ke.

At this moment, Tucker needs trust very much, and Li Ke gave him trust.

"Work hard, play hard, and play your basketball, PJ."

"I will, Sheldon."

Goodbye Tucker, apart from these greetings and words of thanks, Li Ke's biggest feeling is that Tucker has become stronger.

"Perhaps, in the new season, PJ can really bring us some help."

……

Leave the courtyard and enter the interior of the manor.

Li Ke met Old Joe, Bobcats management members, and Sam Vincent.

He had nothing to chat with Old Joe, and he had already talked about what he should have talked about, and he had nothing to chat with the management members of the Bobcats.

But Sam Vincent, Li Ke felt that he should remind Sam Vincent to start pre-season training earlier.

"Hey, champion coach, Sam Vincent, is that you?"

Sam Vincent sat on the couch, staring at the TV.

When he heard the shout, he had already started laughing. He knew who this guy was making fun of him. When he turned his head, he saw Li Ke.

"Hey, Sheldon, long time no see, how did you learn from Shaq?"

Needless to say, the instigator of this kind of ridicule is Lao Sha.

"No, Sam, I'm just stating the facts."

"Okay okay, my Mr. FMVP."

Sam Vincent spread his hands, and then, the two looked at each other and smiled, and Li Ke also sat on the sofa.

After chatting about the off-season, Li Ke mentioned the pre-season training.

"I think we should start our pre-season training earlier, Sam."

"Open early? Why?"

"Because we have too many players and need to get out of the offseason."

"Too many players, you mean?"

"Aaron, Shaq..."

Li Ke mentioned these two names, and Sam Vincent nodded after thinking for a while: "Indeed, Allen and Shaq are in a bad physical condition."

"Okay then, as you said, start the pre-season training in advance."

At the end of the party, Sam Vincent stood up and announced loudly: "The team training that was originally scheduled for next Monday will now be moved forward to the day after tomorrow!"

Then, in Boss Joe's manor, ghosts and wolves wailed.

The pre-season training camp is about to start, and the new season is finally about to start.

(End of this chapter)