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Chapter 123 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 'Blackmail Letter'

April 1992, 12.

Although Christmas is the next day, in Laomei, the weight of Christmas is about the same as the Spring Festival in China, so before the 25th, the whole United States is immersed in the festive atmosphere.

However, for Li Shengli, Christmas is still relatively unfamiliar. After all, foreign festivals were not popular in China in the 90s. Although the Hornets teammates, especially Curry and his two sons, tried their best to invite him to their home for the festival, But he didn't agree. On the one hand, he would feel embarrassed, and on the other hand, he didn't want to disturb the family.

But... Li Shengli in a foreign country is still missed.

……

City of Greenville.

"Hey, buddy, what are you doing?" Thompson asked puzzled looking at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was buried in the letter.

Tomorrow is Christmas, and the two brothers are going back to their hometown to spend the holiday with their respective families. Although Li Shengli was also invited, Li Shengli obviously refused, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still prepared a Christmas gift for him, plus a letter.

"Go away, I'm writing a postcard to Li, can't you see it?" It was a letter, but it was actually a simple postcard, and Jabbar didn't even look back, he was writing fast, but he had a lot of money Small, ghostly handwriting and his elegant coquettish on the court are simply incomparable.

"Shit, are you sure this is a postcard, not a blackmail letter?" Thompson scratched his head as he looked at the handwriting of the ghost character.

"Get out, have you read such a touching blackmail letter?"

"I think I'll see it soon!" After speaking, Thompson took advantage of the opportunity to copy the postcard that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote halfway, and was almost moved to tears. Although the handwriting flew into the sky, the most important thing he read understand.

$16 Lamborghini LM002?

This must be crazy, just give it away if you say it?

We must know that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar lost a bet with Thompson on an LM002 when Li Shengli played the NCAA, that is, at the beginning of the year, and later bought another one himself, and now he wants to give another one as a Christmas present?

Seeing Santa Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his amazing handwriting and festive bloodletting, Thompson felt that he should indeed prepare a gift for Li Shengli, so...he sent a crappy driver—Ma Qiangdong.

Driving LM002, Ma Qiangdong set off for Charlotte on the afternoon of the 24th, and did not meet Li Shengli until dark. Although in the United States, not having a driver's license is a big problem, but who the hell would be bored in the "New Year's Eve" Night 'out to check for driving without a license?

……

So, Christmas Eve on the night of the 24th.

Li Shengli and Ma Qiangdong have worked together before, but he was still very surprised by the gift from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Thompson. He couldn’t understand the postcards with ghostly symbols, but the LM002 as a gift was real, with a price of 16 US dollars. It was so expensive that he never thought in his life that he would receive... such a car?

No relatives and no reason, the two elder brothers take care of themselves so much, Li Shengli said that he is not grateful, that is really a lie.

Although at the beginning I always felt that Thompson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had other plans for him, but after getting along for a long time, this feeling of being both a teacher and a friend, especially when he was alone in a foreign country, seemed to be full. Precious, and regarding the NBA championship expectations that the old brothers placed on him, he felt that it was very necessary for him to work hard and put the rings of the championship on the hands of the two brothers.

In addition to the Christmas gifts from the old brothers, Ma Qiangdong also brought holiday condolences and cooked a pot of dumplings.

In normal times, in order not to look old, Ma Qiangdong insisted that Li Shengli call him brother instead of uncle, but looking at the dumplings cooked in a pot, Ma Qiangdong fell into deep thought...he had to share his seniority with Li Shengli Reason it out.

It doesn't matter how big or small it is, but it's best not to call... brother in front of dumplings!

……

On Christmas Eve, Charlotte became a city that never sleeps.

Li Shengli's home seemed much deserted, and today's NBA Christmas game was playing.It's just that the teams that can participate in the Christmas game are all heavyweight teams from the east and west. The Charlotte Hornets can't even reach the threshold, so... After playing a home game on the 23rd, the next game will be on the 28th. A few days is a holiday for the Hornets players.

Speaking of which... domestic Chinese New Year to watch the Spring Festival Gala, the United States to watch the NBA's Christmas game during Christmas.

The history of this can be traced back to the 40s. After years of habit cultivation, although it is not as scary as the ratings of the Spring Festival Gala, the attention of the Christmas war in the United States is still very high, and the most interesting thing about this Christmas war is... … During the game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks, Li Shengli ate dumplings and dipped in vinegar, watched the whole process, and lamented the strength of the two teams.

The first half of the game was the rhythm of the Knicks.

Unlike the Detroit Pistons' "dirty" defense, the Knicks' iron-blooded defense has always relied on physical confrontation and competition for positions. Gorilla Patrick Ewing and Anthony Mason Jr., the two brothers almost exploded the Bulls inside and monopolized the rebounds.

Throughout the first half, because of the Knicks' iron-blooded defense, the pace of the game was slow. The score between the two sides was 39:49, and the Knicks took a 10-point lead.

However in the second half...

23 is a magical number. Michael Jordan led the Bulls to stage a Jedi counterattack against the opponent's defense, and made the offense and defense to the extreme. The Knicks only scored a poor 28 points in the second half, and finally gave Christmas with a score of 89:77. The war draws an end.

Although the Knicks' 54 rebounds crushed the Bulls' 35 rebounds and imposed more restrictions on Michael Jordan,

But... I still couldn't stand Jordan's bravery. He made 34 of 15 shots and 16 of 12 free throws. He scored 42 points + 8 rebounds + 5 assists + 3 steals. Through the TV, Li Shengli can feel Ewing's strength despair!

It exploded the Bulls' inside line and crushed the Bulls' rebounds, and the Knicks' defense also took care of Jordan. It can be seen from the number of Jordan's free throws, and he ate 8 fouls from the Knicks.

How can this be lost?

Li Shengli was dumbfounded. You must know that Ewing is definitely the top center in the NBA, but even so, the Knicks he was in were still trampled to death by the bulls' iron hooves.

Transposing the assumption, Li Shengli felt that...if he was on the Knicks side, the result would not change.Because Ewing really blew up the Bulls inside, and if he was replaced, the best result would be like this.But this...it seems useless, the Bulls still slaughtered the Knicks by a big score.

In the era of the agreed center, the inside is king?

But why is there such a big brother riding on the heads of a large number of centers?

Shaking his head, Li Shengli didn't think about it. Counseling before a fight is not his style, and he has already set his sights on the home game on the 28th.

Detroit Pistons!

Think of Han Lanbier, the ax-wielding villain who crippled Jill's entire season? !

This is destined to be a battle of revenge, and Li Shengli is also always ready...to harvest the only remaining egg of Ranbir.

(End of this chapter)