Coach Lee

Chapter 294 I'm Gone

BJ, Sanlitun, 8 am.

Coming out of the US embassy, ​​actor Li Yapeng was holding a visa in his hand with a smile on his face.

Since he was a child, he has only worshiped two people.One is his dad and the other is Michael Jordan.

Since watching the NBA for the first time in 88, Li Yapeng has already fallen in love with Jordan.This love is ten years!He dreamed of going to a Jordan game live.

Now, because he is going to San Francisco to film a movie, he has got a visa to go to the United States.His ten-year dream can finally come true.

Picking up the phone, Li Yapeng immediately called his cousin in the United States.

"Sister, help me book a ticket for the Bulls' opening game."

"Okay, thank you."

"I'll fly over the day after tomorrow, and I'll treat you to dinner then."

"okay!"

With a snap of his fingers, Li Yapeng briskly got into the car, inserted the car key, and turned on the radio habitually.

Teacher Sun Zhengping's familiar bright voice came from the radio:
"US media reports: The famous NBA star Michael Jordan will retire. The retirement ceremony will be held at the United Center in Chicago on the 16th."

Li Yapeng didn't hear all the words that followed.He sat there blankly, his eyes a little slack.
Yes, Jordan is retiring again!

"January 1! Chicago United Center Arena! Jordan's retirement ceremony!"

Originally, everything in the NBA was about to improve slowly, but it was just such a news that made the fans' hearts fall to the bottom all of a sudden.

At such a juncture, Jordan is about to announce his retirement!
This is undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for countless fans who are looking forward to the restart of the NBA!
"This must be false, this must be false, this must be false!"

"'Being old doesn't mean you don't play. The moment you stop playing, you're really old'. Michael, isn't that what you said?"

"Liar! Michael is only 36 years old, he can fight until he is 50 at least!"

"Uncle Drew can play until he is 75 years old. Michael is the god of basketball. He will definitely play for a lifetime!"

"This must be the same as retiring for the first time! Don't worry, Michael is taking a break and will be back soon!"

No matter how much the fans don't believe it, the fact is the fact that Michael Jordan is really about to retire for the second time.

On January 1, the skies over Chicago were overcast, and there was no wind in the Windy City today.

A plane has just landed safely at the Chicago airport.

At the passenger exit, many people hurried out.

……

It was nearly twelve noon, and the dark clouds in the Chicago sky could no longer bear the weight of the water droplets.The raindrops fell on the ground, one drop, two drops, three drops, and the road was wet.Slowly, the rain became fierce.The whole of Chicago is shrouded in rain...

However, thousands of fans outside the United Center did not leave.Letting the rain wet their clothes, they just didn't leave.

……

In the United Center arena, today is still full of seats. More than 2 people filled the arena to the brim.

It was almost twelve o'clock, and the guests at the scene had already entered the venue.

In addition to Pippen's Bulls players, Barkley, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird...

The protagonist, Michael Jordan, is already seated on the sidelines.

As soon as twelve o'clock arrived, the lights on the scene dimmed, and the spotlights were aimed at a small circular stage on the court.

"There's a hero~
There is always a hero in your heart~"

Without a beautiful singing voice, Mariah Carey, nominated for Best Pop Female Singer at the 37th Grammy Awards, took to the stage.The song she sang was Jordan's favorite, "Hero."

Another beam of light was aimed at Michael Jordan on the sidelines.

"If you look inside your heart~
When you peek into your heart~
And you'll finally see the truth~
Finally you will see it come true~
That a hero lies in you~
You are the hero in my heart~"

Kelly sings,
wow wow wow

The audience stood up and applauded, paying tribute to the hero Jordan!
A full 30 seconds!
With a smile on her face, Kelly waited for the applause to end before she spoke,
"Next, we invite 3-time All-Star Game MVP, 5-time regular season MVP, 6-time NBA championship, 6-time Finals MVP winner, our hero, Michael~~Jordan~~~"

Jordan stood on the small stage with a smile on his face and waved his hands casually around.

At this time, the big screen at the scene suddenly lit up.

A video!Review Jordan's entire NBA career!

After that, it was a paragraph of words spoken by many stars!

Pippen's face was full of sadness: "When I knew you were going to retire, I was really sad. However, I still want to bless you. No matter what, we will always be good brothers!"

Rodman and several Bulls players and coaches Phil Jackson appeared one after another...

Li Nan, who played in Italy, looked a little disappointed: "You will definitely come back, right?"

Barkley: "Goodbye! We will miss you!"

Larry Bird, "Happy Retirement."

Magic Johnson, "Welcome to us!"

……

The video ends, Jordan picks up the microphone,

"Everyone~"

As soon as Jordan opened his mouth, the audience was full of "Oh" voices.

"I have a lot to say thank you. Thank you to the fans, thank you to my family, thank you to my teammates Scott, Dennis, Luke. Thank you to my coach Phil Jackson, thank you to my friends, thank you to my opponents Ladies and gentlemen, I would also like to thank that Uncle Drew for your support and companionship..."

After talking about this circle, some people's faces were full of smiles, while some people who were not mentioned had their faces stiff.

Jordan continued, "Since I entered the league to play, I have been working hard. I have won 5 regular season MVPs, 6 championships, and 6 finals MVPs.

Facts have proved that hard work will eventually pay off.The same goes for you young people now.As long as you work hard, your dreams will come true one day. "

After encouraging the young people, Jordan spoke again emotionally.Finally, Jordan returned to the subject.

"As for why you want to retire,"

When he said this, the audience was a little emotional,
"Michael! Don't go!"

"Stay!"

"Michael! Woohoo~"

Jordan heard it all, but he still said it,
"I'm playing at my highest level, I've done a lot to be the best basketball player, and now I want to say 'I'm going.'"

Jordan seems to be really tired. "From a mental point of view, I am exhausted and there is no challenge; from a physical point of view, I feel very good. However, it is really time to leave. My heart is very peaceful."

……

After saying this, Jordan put down the microphone and gave high fives and hugs to all the guests present.

However, after embracing the last Phil Jackson, the scene suddenly dimmed, and a familiar car slowly drove in.

That's the car from Uncle Drew!
The car door opened, and an old man with white hair, white beard, and gray sportswear appeared.

Uncle Drew stretched out a hand and pulled Jordan into the car.

"I'm leaving!"

Jordan smiled and waved to everyone, saying goodbye to everyone as if he was going on a trip.

The car drove out of the arena slowly like that...

Some people say that Jordan has joined Uncle Drew.

Some people say that Jordan fought Uncle Drew for [-] rounds!
Some people say that Jordan and Uncle Drew are planning to return to the NBA...

(End of this chapter)