The older superstars of the NBA

After Kevin Durant's decision to join the Golden State Warriors was made, the entire league did not stop because of it. Instead, various clubs began to prepare plans for next season.

The teams in the playoffs began to grab people to strengthen, and the teams at the bottom of the crane continued to pack bad assets, even more thoroughly than before.

For the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning a championship is nothing, and continuing to win the next championship is a skill.

Because of winning the championship this time, the Timberwolves this season can be said to have made a lot of money. Compared with previous seasons, both attendance and peripheral product sales have made significant progress.

In particular, the various cooperation brought by Zhao Feiyang has brought many more audiences in the Chinese market and even the Asian market, which indirectly helped the Timberwolves obtain a lot of benefits.

Therefore, the management of the Timberwolves almost unanimously approved the plan to continue to increase expenditures next season, and the shareholders and the boss changed their previous attitudes and became very positive.

As businessmen, they also tasted the sweetness from the Timberwolves winning the championship, and saw many possibilities that they never had before.

Since the expenditure is increased, it is of course important to choose reinforcement.

For the Timberwolves, it is absolutely necessary to supplement the lineup.

Especially after the Golden State Warriors signed Kevin Durant, if they don't choose to strengthen, then the team is likely to be defeated by the Warriors next season.

Everyone knows this!

However, before the official reinforcement, the Timberwolves also ushered in a not-so-good news.

One evening, the team's main guard, Kevin Martin, had a party in the mansion. He invited many people from the Timberwolves, from the management to the staff, to his teammates. Most of them were invited here. .

And waiting for everyone to arrive and the banquet to reach its climax, Martin finally stood up to express his thoughts.

"Everyone, I have something to say."

Under the gaze of everyone, Martin picked up the microphone. As soon as he spoke, the others stopped talking and focused their eyes on him.

The teammates didn't know what kind of medicine he sold in his gourd, and they all looked at him with a smile, planning to see what he had to say.

Only the head coach of the team, Norman Thomas, seemed to know something. He sighed softly, then stood aside and shook his head.

"Thank you very much for coming, but tonight is not just for relaxing, I also want to announce something here..."

"As you all know, my contract expires at the end of this season! Frankly speaking, I didn't like a team like the Timberwolves at first. The team atmosphere is also different from the teams I've been in before..."

"However, as time went by, I made a lot of friends, from the management to the staff, there were very good guys with me... Then Zhao came to the team, I was the last hope The team is also starting to produce results..."

While talking, Martin looked at Zhao Feiyang gratefully.

"Frankly speaking, I never thought that I could really win a championship in my life! This is the most glorious experience in my life. It happened here, in this city that moved me..."

"I am very grateful to Zhao, and I am very grateful to my teammates, and even more grateful to all the Timberwolves employees...Thank you for making my memories interesting..."

When Martin said this, tears were streaming down his face. He tried his best to restrain his emotions, but he still couldn't cry.

Seeing this, Zhao Feiyang also walked up and gave him a hug to comfort him.

Martin happily clapped Zhao Feiyang's hands, but he didn't stop talking.

"Actually, I really want to continue to play for a few more seasons, but I have to admit that I am already old now, and I can hardly keep up with the pace of young people..."

"When I entered the league, I thought about this problem. If one day I can't run anymore, then I will choose to retire before I can't run... In this way, at least in everyone In my mind, I am still the Kevin Martin who can shoot three-pointers..."

"Instead of an old guy who needs help on defense..."

When the words of retirement came out, the whole scene exploded.

Martin did not mention it to other teammates before, and rarely expressed his thoughts to the outside world.This time it was said in front of so many people, which really surprised many people.

His current physical condition may be far inferior to his peak period, but it does not mean that he is completely unable to play. According to his current value, it is completely no problem to renew his contract with the team and sign a veteran contract for two or three years.

"Oh! No! Kevin is only 33 years old! He can play for another two years..."

"It's a pity! He just helped the team win the championship..."

Many people shook their heads and sighed.

Just like what they thought, the current Martin will definitely not fail to achieve any results.

This season, he still averaged 10.6 points per game, including his performance in the playoffs. If he is put on most teams in the league, he can play for another year or two.

"You don't need to keep me, really, don't do this, the reason why I didn't mention it to anyone is because I'm afraid that you will change my mind if you keep me..."

Martin was already crying at this time, and his tears couldn't stop falling out. Maybe it was because of his so many years of professional career, or maybe he was reluctant to leave the league he played for more than ten years. In short, he couldn't control his sadness. .

After a long while, he forced a smile and said again, "This is what I want to announce today... Let's have fun! Don't stop what we are doing because of something like this. …”

"Tonight, here, I hope everyone can stay drunk..."

The whole crowd cheered again.

After a short period of disappointment and regret, people also expressed respect for Martin's decision.Many people applauded spontaneously, and even Zhao Feiyang, who was standing aside, applauded seriously in response.

After the speech was over, the scene returned to its previous lively appearance.

Martin did not leave here, but called Zhao Feiyang beside him to a secluded place.

"Zhao, I'm sorry, I'm sorry I didn't discuss it with you in advance... I won't be able to fight with you next season! Dude, find someone to replace me as soon as possible!"

"Zhao, I am very honored to play with you. I will always remember the days when we fought together...you will always be my brother..."