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Tarkanian is considered a well-known figure in the ncaa. After all, few coaches have the courage to challenge the management of the ncaa, let alone they will take the original lawsuit to the court.

However, Tarkanian's amazing deeds are completely insignificant compared with the past of the person in front of him.

Tarkanian dared to sue the entire management of ncaa, and he was able to win the lawsuit and get $300 million in damages.

But the one in front of him seemed to have nothing he didn't dare to do, and he did most of the things beautifully.

You have seen players and referees clash, but have you ever seen a coach who directly smashed the referee with his fist?And more than once...

Van Gundy was dragged all the way holding Mourning's thigh to persuade the fight, which was already headline news.

But if it was the one in front of him, he wouldn't drag the opposing player's thigh all the way.

He would definitely grab the bench next to him and knock his opponent unconscious, and then kick his opponent's face to death with his leather shoes.

He has indeed done this before, with a height of 1.7 meters [-] to beat a big man over two meters, this is definitely not a word that can be described as fierce.

Almost a quarter of the salary he earns a year has to be handed over to the alliance, not because the old man is so caring, because it is all fines, and there are many names.

From intimidating referees to insulting opposing players, from beating the opposing boss to scolding the opponent's coach's mother, as long as the league does not allow it, this old man has done it.

Moreover, many regulations and rules were formed because of his existence.

He's the enemy of the league, but the league hates him about as much as it loves him.

Because on the basketball court, he is the greatest.

Of the top [-] players selected by the nba in [-], eight were brought out by him, and this is definitely not the limit.

The NBA, which was born in 1946, has only been 60 years since Tarkanian sat down with the old man in front of him.

But it was such an old guy who was already in his dying years, but he dominated the 40 years of it.

That is the real master, and no one can surpass it.

When he stood on the sidelines and pointed Jiang Shang, the entire league looked at him.

It can even be said that no one dares to say that he can surpass the brilliant records created by the old guy in front of him, unless the person who said this is already crazy.

Even when Phil Jackson led the Bulls and the Lakers to win three consecutive championships, he dared not say that his achievements had surpassed the old man in front of Tarkanian.

The shadow of a person, the name of a tree, there is only one person who can be mixed up in the NBA.

Eight consecutive championships, such an achievement can be said to be unprecedented, and there will be no one to come after.

Many people will say that it was a prehistoric era of basketball, and the eight consecutive championships were too much water.

There is no comparison between basketball at that time and the confrontation now.

Perhaps such a statement is true, but no one dared to say such a thing to the old man.

Because there are eight other championship banners that he laid the foundation for.

From head coach to general manager, this old man has injected his soul into a team.

From the sidelines to the trading table, an old guy rules his kingdom with his basketball smarts.

You have been in one team for almost half a century and won [-] championship titles. You can only describe such achievements as great.

Arnold Auerbach, nba's greatest monarch, there is no one, and there will be no more.

Conqueror, this is what Tarkanian felt when he looked at the old man in front of him, although at this moment the conqueror could only walk into his room with a cane.

"Should I call you Mr. Arnold? Or the Great Cardinal?"

Although he could feel the pressure brought by the old man in front of him, Tarkanian's expression remained stable. After all these years of strong winds and waves, there were not many things that could move him.

"Cardinal? Forget it, those are old-fashioned titles. Even if I go to Times Square in New York, no one will recognize me. They only know Kobe and Jordan. Me? I'm just an old guy who is about to die, You can just call me Arnold, I am an ordinary old man just like you, the only difference is that you are ten years younger than me, it’s nice to be young.”

Hearing this sentence, the corners of Tarkanian's eyes twitched unconsciously, young?I'm already over 70!still young!

But compared with the one in front of him, maybe Tarkanian is really young, after all, this one is almost ninety.

The major surgery a few years ago made many people think that the former nba ruler is about to die, but now it seems that he can still harm the world for at least several years.

Tarkanian, at least, doesn't think it's such a short walk from Boston to New York, an unsafe journey for a man in his late 90s.

"Well, Arnold, if I may call you that, I want to know why you are not in Boston but in New York, and above all why you are outside my door."

Although he could vaguely guess what was going on, Tarkanian still hoped to hear the answer from the other party. After all, this also related to the initiative of the next topic.

"I actually came to New York because some idiot was giving me some lifetime achievement award, and I didn't really want to come, but my heart surgery doctor happened to be here, so I came."

When Auerbach finished speaking, Tarkanian almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

your sister!It's so embarrassing that the lifetime achievement award is so ignored.

What made Tarkanian speechless the most was that the guy Auerbach called an idiot seemed to be called David Stein...

This is not some naked show off, and Auerbach's habits, he has become numb to honor, as for these obviously formal activities, he really rarely participates in them.

If it weren't for being bored at home, he really wouldn't have come to New York.

But if he hadn't wandered to New York, he probably wouldn't have seen that scene in the arena.

"Okay, Jerry, I think you should know why I'm here. I like the little guy you brought with me. As for what happened in the afternoon, I can only say that Greg and Danny made mistakes, and I, to make up for the mistake."

After saying this, Auerbach paused, as if he was observing Tarkanian's reaction.

After all, not everyone would wave their hands generously to show that they don't care about what happened on the training ground in the afternoon.

If Auerbach was Tarkanian, he would have thrown the basketball directly in Danny Ainge's face.

Slightly looking at Tarkanian's expression, Auerbach continued to speak slowly.

"If that kid is going to be in this draft, the Celtics will have a spot for him, that's my commitment."

Auerbach's words changed the expression on Tarkanian's face.

After all, this is a matter related to Chen Feng's future, the old man doesn't want to be careless.

But Auerbach also changed his subject, "But not in the first round, we can only draw this kid in the second round."

"The value of that kid is only worthy of appearing in the second round?" Tarkanian stared at the cardinal in front of him intently, and his words were full of sharpness.

"Jerry, I am optimistic about him, but don't forget, I am not the manager of the current Celtics. For a little guy with a pale resume, he is lucky enough to be selected in the second round."

Auerbach ignored Tarkanian's questioning, he just dismissed the attack lightly.

"If there is nothing wrong with my ears, I remember that when you first entered the door, you said that you are ready to check out and leave. If the draft is going well, I don't think you will leave in such a hurry. I don't think so. If it's wrong, that kid might already be ready to play NCAA."

Hearing this sentence, Tarkanian regretted that he had spoken too fast, and he slandered helplessly, "Is this old guy really 90 years old? Why are his ears still so good?"

"If that kid participates in the draft next year, I guarantee that he can enter the first round, or even the top six." Although he was caught by his opponent, Tarkanian didn't want to let it go, after all There are no guaranteed contracts for second-round picks.

A non-guaranteed contract, with a maximum salary of no more than 80 US dollars, perhaps this is already a good signing for Chen Feng now.

But for Tarkanian, who knew Chen Feng's potential well, it was tantamount to a contract of sale to degrade his worth.

Let your apprentice just endure it like this?Accepting a second-round pick?Tarkanian will definitely not be willing, he would rather guard this kid for a year, and then wait until next year to become a blockbuster!

"I believe that under your guidance, that kid can enter the first round, but right now, this is still a fantasy, let him waste a year in college, it is better to let him enter the world of NBA to fight now, Although the second-round rookie has a non-guaranteed contract, don’t forget that he can also rely on his performance on the court to prove that others’ eyes are really bad.”

"Jerry, don't forget, I was actually gambling. I only saw the confrontation between him and Al for less than 5 minutes, and then I rushed to find the hotel like this. You know, Danny and the others have already locked another Big guy, but I prefer the style of the Chinese guy under you."

"Tough, simple, and direct. This kid is very good at my temper. The current Celtics lack such a fierce gene, so I will take the initiative to find him, which also proves that I am optimistic about this kid."

Auerbach's speech speed was not fast, but such a burst of words was like a tide, hitting Tarkanian's psychological defense.

"Okay, my lord bishop, I have no problem here, because everything is decided by that kid himself, including embarrassing Danny on the sidelines this afternoon. If you can convince him, I don't think it's all right Problem. I'm just his coach, not an agent, and his future is still up to him."

Tarkanian had to admit that the old man in front of him might not be as sharp-edged as before, but his understanding of the human heart was indeed terrifying enough.

He knew what Chen Feng needed, and he also knew why Tarkanian was running around soliciting connections.

The promise of a second-round pick is a nice bait.

Facing Tarkanian's disarm, Auerbach had a satisfied smile on his old face.

This is just like when he defeated those opponents back then, this time, even against an old fox like Tarkanian, he is still the final winner.

(I like the old guy Auerbach very much. He is tough and stubborn, but he has his own enthusiasm for basketball. I have read his autobiography, which is pretty good. In addition, this is not a mistake. I know that the old man died in 06, but This is my story, so here, he is still alive, don't make mistakes with this, I can't change the reality, so I can only find some comfort in the book...)