Coach Lee

Chapter 365
In this summer, each team also repaired the team, introduced, sold, and renewed the contract. Many teams have some new changes.

The Indiana Pacers, while maintaining the original lineup, they introduced free agents Witherspoon and Coleman, who are the winning members of the 76ers.

The media also jokingly said: Larry Bird just likes to pick up Larry Brown's leftovers.

However, they are the championship team, even if they are leftovers, they are still delicious.

The Magic's Anfernee Hardaway left Orlando and went to the Phoenix Suns to join Kidd.

The Lakers signed AC-Green, who the Mavericks have become a free agent.

The Hawks and the Trail Blazers swapped the leading scorer, the Eagles got Isiah Ryder, and the Blazers got Steve Smith;
Kings sign guard Nick Anderson out of Orlando;
The Bucks introduced Tim Thomas, the No. 97 pick in 7;
Pistons acquire power forward Terry Mills in free agency;
Apart from these, the rest are small transactions.

However, in the free agent market, there is still a big fish that has not been caught.

He is free agent Scottie Pippen.

The Rockets barely made it to the playoffs last season. Although Black Eight defeated the Mavericks, they were hit mercilessly by the Blazers afterwards.The Rockets are old, Olajuwon is old, Barkley can't lose weight, this Rockets has no hope.

A lot of teams want Scottie Pippen.

The most promising is the Portland Trail Blazers!They want the 34-year-old veteran to give a four-year $4 million contract.

However, Scottie Pippen just didn't have any movement.

Time flies, and the training camp for the new season is about to begin.

All teams are preparing for the start of training camp and the next preseason.

And it was at this time that a piece of heavy signing news suddenly emerged: The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent Scottie Pippen for 4 years and 5800 million!

In a news interview, Pippen also said: "I don't care about the money. I prefer to play in an environment I like. In fact, I have always liked the Philadelphia 76ers team. The fans here are very enthusiastic. , the basketball atmosphere here is exceptionally good. I believe that I will be very happy playing here.”

The media also reported:
"The Big Three of the 76ers will lead to the championship of the new season!"

"Boss Snyder is generous! Create the master of the king with his own hands!"

"Scott Pippen rejected the Blazers' four-year 4 million contract and resolutely chose the 6500ers!"

"In the face of a championship and a big contract, Scott chose the championship!"

Of course, some fans are also dissatisfied.

"Call to the enemy! Scottie Pippen chose to turn to the enemy of the Bulls!"

"Superstar group! David Stern should stop this signing!"

"If other teams operate like this, then the game will not be exciting."

Many people agree with this deal, and many people are ashamed of Pippen's defection to the enemy. No one can tell right from wrong.
Before the start of the new season, a ranking of the team's winning odds for the new season was exposed.

1. Philadelphia 76ers lose 1 to 4
2. Los Angeles Lakers lose 1 to 5
3. Indiana Pacers lose 1 to 6
4. Miami Heat 2-13
5. Portland Trail Blazers lose 2 to 15
6. Dallas Mavericks 1 to 10
29. Los Angeles Clippers lost 1 to 2000
In early October, Li Nan returned to Philadelphia.

Stepping into the Wachovia Center Arena again, Li Nan felt a little strange.

Although it is a familiar place and a familiar smell, the person has changed.

Uncle Security has retired, and a young man is on duty now.

"Lee, welcome back."

"Well, thank you."

It's still the same greeting, but Li Nan always feels that something is missing.

……

"Ah! It's Li!"

"Lee, it's nice to meet you."

"Li, I'm your fan, can you sign for me?"

"Li, you came back just in time!"

"plum,……"

Li Nan walked all the way to the boss's office, and the people he met along the way were all smiling. These smiles made people feel refreshed, but it was rare to get close to them.

At this time, the one following Li Nan was no longer Justin, but the rookie assistant George.

George was very proud at the moment. When he walked, his chin involuntarily lifted higher.

……

knock knock knock
"Enter!"

Pushing open the door of the general manager's office, there are two old men sitting inside, the general manager Greenberg, and the other old man should be the boss Ed Snyder.

The faces of the two old men were flushed and they were full of smiles, looking very warm.

"Lee, welcome back!"

Greenberg took the initiative to hug him.

"Thank you. Nice to meet you."

After everyone greeted each other, the boss Ed Snyder spoke directly.

"Li, we have introduced Scott this season, do you think we can win the championship this season?"

Li Nan didn't know why he asked such a question, so he answered casually.

"Of course! We have kept the best team, and with the addition of an experienced veteran like Scott, we are confident of defeating any opponent."

"Okay!" After saying the word "okay", Snyder suddenly turned to say, "So, take a look, how about this contract?"

Greenberg next to him suddenly handed over a contract, saying, "Li, this is a big contract, worth 5 million in five years!"

"Lee, don't hesitate, sign it. If you go to other teams, you won't get so much."

"Li, do you know? The boss is for you, he doesn't even care about the luxury tax."

Greenberg didn't seem to notice that Li Nan was frowning at all, and he was just persuading himself and persuading him with good intentions.

Li Nan didn't understand.

Isn't it good at the beginning of this year?Why are you here again?
Is this guy stupid?Or, did he do it on purpose?

Seeing Li Nan's calm expression, the boss Ed Snyder said, "Li, do you still insist on leaving? Can't you really stay and assist Allen?"

Ed Snyder's voice was a little hoarse, but there was no kindness in it, and it was full of the majesty of a superior.

"Stay", "Assist Allen", Ed Snyder's words also told Li Nan something.

"No!" Li Nan shook his head lightly, with neither joy nor sadness on his face.

Ed Snyder continued to say affectionately, "Lee, Allen is your best brother, I hope you can help Allen more this season, me,"

Li Nan didn't let him finish, and raised his hand directly, "There is no need to say so much. We will take care of things on the court."

Ed Snyder didn't intend to continue, "Well, that's fine, I believe you know what to do."

This is the end of an unpleasant conversation, and the new NBA season is about to start
(End of this chapter)