Travel back to be a superstar

Chapter 113 Chapter 143

Jiang Dashan felt very disappointed for a moment, but instead of showing a disappointed expression, he looked at O'Neill.

"That's not what we said at the beginning." O'Neill seemed a little angry.

"I'm sorry, but this is the fact. We have renewed the contract with Mills, and we want to introduce Rudy Gay, who is good in defense and offense. Ginobili's contract is being negotiated, and he can still play now. He will be a good substitute. And Parker will also be a good substitute. So, this is the best price we can give." Buford apologized.

"It doesn't matter." Jiang Dashan said, "But I need to think about the contract, how about it?" Jiang Dashan stood up and extended his right hand to Popovich and Buford friendly.

"I'm very happy and hope you can join the Spurs family." Popovich shook hands with Jiang Dashan.

After a while, O'Neill and Jiang Dashan left the Spurs office building together.

"FUK" O'Neill couldn't help but swear.

"Okay, Shaq, it's no big deal. Actually, I'm already prepared." Jiang Dashan comforted O'Neal, "After all, I'm only this tall, and the only ones in the league who are about the same height as me are in the league. The only ones I know are Thomas Jr. and his former teammate Feld. The price of 250 million dollars is not bad, and Ginobili and Parker's condition is not very good. If I join the Spurs, I think I will have a lot of opportunities to prove myself."

"You really think so?" O'Neill asked.

"Yes, but now, I want to take a rest first, I'm too tired." Jiang Dashan stretched himself in the car.

"Okay, go to the hotel I booked." O'Neill drove forward, "You have a good rest, I will help you contact the team. The next one, let's go to Boston."

"No problem!" Jiang Dashan snapped his fingers.

When he arrived at the hotel, Jiang Dashan took a shower, and then he and O'Neill went downstairs to the restaurant to have a delicious meal, and then went upstairs to sleep in.

In his sleep, Jiang Dashan felt that someone was pushing him very hard. Jiang Dashan patted him impatiently, and then turned his head with sleepy eyes. It was none other than O'Neill. Although O'Neill could not be said to be flustered at this moment, O'Neill's face at this moment did not have the former ease and innate sense of joy.

"What happened?" Jiang Dashan had a bad feeling.

"You can watch it yourself." O'Neill smiled wryly, then turned on the TV and switched to a channel dedicated to sports.

"What's the matter?" Jiang Dashan sat up, and was frightened before he finished speaking, "What's the situation! Owen filed an application for leaving the team?"

Jiang Dashan looked at O'Neal with wide eyes, and the latter nodded, "I contacted James just now, and he was also surprised, but this is the fact. At present, Owen's departure is inevitable, and the owner of the Cavaliers is in contact with each team."

"Why?" Jiang Dashan asked.

"His reason is that he wants to be the boss of a team. He doesn't want to play in James' shadow." O'Neal smiled wryly.

"I should have thought of it earlier." Jiang Dashan sighed, and then leaned on the backrest, "Irving's idol is Kobe, the so-called Mamba spirit. I told James before."

"Yes, Kobe was forced into the palace before, and I was traded by the Lakers. Our relationship has deteriorated since then, but Kobe is indeed capable! We are also reconciled now. But..." O'Neal said while shaking his head.

"But Irving isn't Kobe after all, is he?"

"Yes. Kobe is unique. He has a sharp offense and a good defense. It is a nightmare to play against him. At present, I personally think that the only ones who can do this are James and Durant in the league. Obviously, Irving wants to force the palace and force himself to separate from the Cavaliers; or let James go out."

"What do you think the Cavaliers will do?"

"Rumors are flying around now. The Cavaliers are likely to trade Irving and keep James. Do you think you can consider the Cavaliers now?" O'Neill asked Jiang Dashan, "Do you need me to ask for you? After all, we have no next home now."

"What do you mean?" Jiang Dashan was a little puzzled.

"Irving is a hot item in the market now. I believe every team wants him. And you are just a substitute, a shadow. Listen, the Celtics and other teams have already refused to meet with us. They have to focus on Irving." O'Neill was a little helpless.

"So that's the case. I should have thought of it earlier." Jiang Dashan laughed at himself, "After all, I am only a Chinese with a height of 1 meters."

"Don't be discouraged, we still have a chance when Owen's matter is over." O'Neill comforted Jiang Dashan.

"I'm not discouraged, just a little disappointed."

"It's nothing, it's the league, it's just business. There's no emotion in it. For them, it's all about money, that's all. But we still have a chance. In fact, we all know that you and Irving are about the same strength. Your offense is stronger than his, and your defense is about the same. It's just that they always think that you must be a black hole because you are 1 meters tall. Yes, you may be a defensive black hole, but what about Irving? But I know that you have been practicing. I even think that the height of Thomas Jr. and you will surpass him one day."

"Okay, let's not talk about this. Is there really no next home?" Jiang Dashan asked O'Neill again.

"Actually, there are still two. One is the Spurs, and they haven't withdrawn their offer to you." O'Neill looked at Jiang Dashan.

"And another one?"

"Nets." O'Neal showed disdain.

"Is Jeremy Lin's team?" Jiang Dashan asked.

"Yes, but the current Nets can only say that they focus on losing." O'Neal is obviously dissatisfied with the Nets. "They made a deal with the Lakers and sent their main force, Lopez, to get two full-fledged parallel imports, Russell and Mozkov. Do you think they are playing badly? They want to win you because you are a Chinese. Their boss hopes that you will save him a little money by joining. Playing on that bad team will ruin your life. Moreover, between Jeremy Lin and Russell, nine out of ten conflicts will erupt, both of them want the ball. You can play off the ball, but when the time comes, you must stand in line.”

"At that time, I will be one of the victims of the Nets again. Just like in the Cavaliers." Jiang Dashan answered.

"Yes. That's right." O'Neill nodded with certainty.

Didi, suddenly, O'Neill's phone rang. "Hi, this is O'Neal."

"Hi Shaq, we just spoke on the phone."

"Oh, LeBron, is there anything else?" James called.

"Is J there? I think we can meet and chat."

"Okay, you book the time and place!"

"No problem. Come to my house tomorrow afternoon." James was very straightforward.

"It's settled, goodbye!"

"Goodbye."

O'Neill turned to look at Jiang Dashan, "James asked us to go to his house tomorrow afternoon. So, do you think he wants you to return to the Cavaliers?"

Jiang Dashan shook his head, "He likes my style of play and ability, but it doesn't mean he will let me appear in the starting lineup. Moreover, Irving's trade will definitely bring a good guard to the Cavaliers. I will go, and I will still be a substitute."

"Indeed," O'Neal's eyes lit up, "It's good that you can see this. And next year, James will become a free agent. If he doesn't win a championship this year, he is likely to leave again. At that time, you still have to be given up by the Cavaliers. I'll wait and see. The trading period is still long."

The two chatted for a while, then went downstairs to eat.During the period, Jiang Dashan met several Chinese tourists traveling in San Antonio, and took a photo with them in a friendly manner.

Early the next morning, the two flew to Cleveland and headed to James' home.

(End of this chapter)