Coach Lee

Chapter 775 "Our Faith"

After the Olympics, public opinion in the United States was disturbed.

"8.24, the disaster day of the American men's basketball team! We will always remember this day in our hearts!"

"Shame! This is a shame for the United States! We have dominated basketball for a century and lost like this!"

"China Lee" "" Kidd + Kobe + Pierce + Garnett + O'Neal + Boozer + Iverson + Paul + James + Anthony + Wade + Bosh!"

"We lost 12 gold medals in the Olympics! We turned out to be No.2! We had to look for problems in basketball and other fields."

"Old coach K announced his retirement from the U.S. men's basketball team! The old coach K is also helpless with the U.S. men's basketball team!"

"Although the Nuggets only have Chinese Li left, the Nuggets are the biggest favorites to win the championship next season! Because Li alone is enough!"

A lot of news about the Olympic Games about the US men's basketball team, and occasionally about an NBA.

The NBA's momentum has plummeted.

Last season, the popularity of the Nuggets' "NBA Finale" was greatly reduced. If it weren't for the sudden news that the Nuggets were divided up before the draft, the NBA market would probably become depressed.

Now, just because of that one Olympics, the NBA's reputation has faded even more.

And, coincidentally, at this time, the financial crisis broke out.

People from all walks of life are full of contradictions.

The crisis is passed on, and the problem is shifted.

It was originally just a matter of the sports world, but it was pulled up by the height at once.

Then, many politicians in the business world criticize the sports world, many sports people criticize the basketball world, and many low-level basketball leagues such as the NCAA point their fingers at the NBA.

This summer vacation is uncomfortable for many people in the United States!
For many NBA players and many NBA staff, it is very, very, very uncomfortable.

The NBA seems to have become the sinner of the United States.

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In an office on the 15th floor of the Olympic Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York.

"President, what should we do?" Yadan was very anxious.

Now all Americans think that the NBA is a sinner, as if the current financial crisis is caused by the NBA.

Stern's eyes flickered, but he raised his hand to signal, "Don't panic! The sky hasn't fallen yet!"

"But, President,"

Duck was about to say something, but Stern interrupted him,
"What is Li doing now?"

Duck's egg was slightly taken aback, what time is it now?Why do you still mention Li as a foreigner?Oh, by the way, if it weren't for Li, a foreigner, our American Dream Team wouldn't have lost so badly!
Duck egg reported truthfully:
"It's making money. Making movies, going to various banquets, and various sponsorships."

"Take money?"

This was a surprise to Stern.In Stern's impression, Li Nan has been in the league for so many years, and he doesn't seem to have made a lot of money. There are not many endorsements and the like.

Duck Egg also added one at this time,
"Oh, by the way, President, there are photos posted on the Internet. Li, who hasn't drank for a long time, actually drank!"

In the past, Li Nan used to have a good image in the NBA of keeping himself clean, not drinking too much, and not bending his waist for money. Now, if these news come out, it will definitely be ruined, right?

Duck is grinning.

But Stern kept nodding, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, it's good to collect money, and it's good to drink!"

"Huh? What does that mean?"

Drinking hurts your body!What's more, it's the wine of the Chinese team, so it has a spicy voice.Duck eggs know.If Li Nan drank too much, it must be bad for his health. If his health is not good, he will not be able to play basketball well.If you can't play basketball well, then hehehe...

As for misappropriating money, doesn't that mean that guy is richer, more famous, and more influential?

Where can I collect money?

Yadan scratched the little bald head.

"The more money Lee collects in their country, it means that the bigger the Chinese market, the more open it is to our NBA. It's not like you don't know the NBA's income this year, but the income from China has increased by 30%."

Duck immediately flattered her, "President, you are so far-sighted! You have far-sighted vision,"

Stern glanced at Duck Dan, feeling a little disgusted: Far-sighted?Where did you learn the adjective?

"Get out, get out, you won't even kiss ass! Get out!"

When Duck came out of the CEO's office, he remembered: CEO, what should you do if you haven't told me yet? !
In the office, Stern is also troubled.

How to do?
It can only be mixed with cold mix!
The NBA cannot take the blame!

Then, the next day, news and public opinion were guided and the wind changed.

"The reason why the American men's basketball team lost so badly was because of the old coach K! The old coach K resigned after the game. This is to take the blame and resign!"

"The old coach K has a problem with the selection of players. More than half of them are rookies. Tracy, Vince, Tim and other league MVP-level figures have no chance to participate. Moreover, he only brought 4 centers, which is not enough for Yao Liang to play alone. .”

"The old Coach K led three NBA coaches, but he acted arbitrarily and did not give the three NBA coaches any room to play. This led to this 28-point defeat."

Bilibili, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

The media on the NCAA side also began to defend the old Coach K.

The two sides insisted on their own opinions and were at a stalemate.

Fighting, fighting, slowly faded away.

The new season is about to start.

With the advent of the financial crisis, American society still needs to rely on commercial games like the NBA to maintain social stability.

The media still has to lift the NBA up.

The NBA is still a spiritual necessity for many Americans...

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inside China.

After the Olympics, it seemed like everything changed for the better.

The country is thriving, and the financial crisis does not seem to have spread here.

In particular, the basketball industry has risen like a blowout.

Various basketball training schools and training classes popped up.

Many sporting goods companies bucked the trend and rose.

A variety of basketball-themed literary and entertainment works emerged.

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9 month.

On September 9, the animation work "Basketball Boy" adapted from the novel of the same name was screened on CCTV.All the teenagers want to be Yan Yufeng!

Also on this day, the Chinese men's basketball championship documentary film "We Are the Champions" began to warm up across the country.

The film studio made a promise that all proceeds from the film will be donated to the China Basketball Foundation.The China Basketball Foundation will make greater efforts to develop the domestic basketball industry.

This move also made Chinese people respond one after another, and everyone expressed their willingness to contribute to the construction of China's basketball cause.

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On September 9, the song "Our Faith" sung by Jay Chou and Li Nan was released. This song is also the theme song of "We Are the Champions".

"Our Faith"

Li: I started playing basketball when I was 5 years old!

Zhou: I fell in love with basketball when I was 12 years old!
Together: I like basketball very much, I love basketball very much.

Li: A lot of people don't like me,
also went through a difficult time,

Step by step from not hitting the ball to hitting the ball.

Zhou: The more you learn,
I just want more,
more dissatisfied,
It's like a fire, once lit it can't be extinguished.

Lee: I try my best every game,

everyone wants to win,
I want to win too!

It depends on who pays more!

Zhou: Basketball brings me life and happiness,

Lee: Basketball gave me everything.

Zhou: I hope my efforts can live up to myself!

Li: I hope to represent my country and win glory for my country!

Together: I am far from reaching my goal.

I will continue to work hard.

Let's work together,
Will not change and will not give up!

we'll keep going,
this is my belief,

This is our belief! "

At the new song press conference, both Li Nan and Zhou Jielin said that all proceeds from this song will also be donated to the China Basketball Foundation.

Not long after, the major music platforms also stated that the profits shared by the platforms will also be donated.

Soon, this song caused an upsurge in the music world, sweeping the music charts.Online sales directly parachuted to No.1 on the best-seller list.

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On September 9th, "We Are the Champions" will be released nationwide!

As soon as it was released, it swept the major charts with an invincible posture.

The box office on the first day, the weekly box office, the monthly box office, the total box office... are constantly setting new domestic movie box office records.

In the end, it overwhelmed "Chibi. On" and "Kung Fu Panda" with 5 million box office and became the box office champion of the 08 movie.

The film crew donated 3.7 million yuan after various taxes and costs to the China Basketball Foundation.

This move also caused a national sensation!
The "basketball stocks" in the stock market jumped even more fiercely.

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It started with "We Are the Champions", and after that, more excellent works appeared.

Movies "Slam Dunk", "Victory is My Belief", "Do you mind if I play basketball"...

TV series "Slam Dunk", "Devil Coach", "Youth Basketball"...

Music works "Basketball", "Bullfighting", "Do you mind if I play basketball"...

The domestic basketball market is thriving.

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And what about Li Nan?

Li Nan is so busy this holiday that his feet hardly touch the ground.

I have been flying in the sky, rushing in the car, busy with various occasions, various banquets, various agencies, and various activities.

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Premiere of "We Are the Champions."

"Our Belief" new song conference.

National Fitness, "Olympic Champion Meeting", Li Nan talked about his experience from "having a dream" to "dream come true".

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of 1 basketball courts across the country.

The establishment ceremony of the four major street basketball communities in Dandong, Dongguan, Shanghai and Chengdu.

The 100th LYN basketball training camp opened nationwide.Li Nan is the honorary principal, Gary Payton is the new principal, and Wilkins is the vice principal.

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The second-level league CBL is divided into BJ, Shanghai, and Dongguan three corporate basketball leagues.

Each corporate basketball league is composed of 12 teams, and each team has added fresh blood.

CUBA has become a big warehouse.

CUBA Huaqiao University Five Tigers, Tsinghua Double Stars Liu Ziqiu, Zhao Nan, Civil Aviation Twin Towers Xiutao, Qin Cong, Electronic Science and Technology University Double Gun Manliang, Liu Zixin, four insiders Taiyuan Engineering Wang Zhenfu, Shandong University of Science and Technology Liu Yisheng, Wuhan University of Technology Liu Jiulong, Northeast Normal University Li Song.
Many CUBA players have all obtained a satisfactory professional contract.There is one more place for college basketball masters.

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After the expansion of the CBL league and the division of regions, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Sports jointly announced the establishment of the "National Primary and Secondary Basketball League".

At the same time, a new policy was released:

1. A basketball player
Since the fall of 08, schools at all levels have set up special basketball students...

2. Basketball player certificate
International-level athletes, national-level athletes, first-level athletes, second-level athletes, third-level athletes, and junior athletes

Those who have a basketball player certificate will receive subsidies from the China Basketball Foundation for life.

Basketball players with a master sports certificate will enjoy a monthly subsidy of 1 yuan! ...

3. Basketball training school reward system

The school will receive a reward of 100 million for every athlete trained.A first-level athlete, 50! ...

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9 month 30 day.

Before the start of the new NBA season, Li Nan was a guest on CCTV Sports Channel and promised:
"At the beginning of the new season, for every three points scored, I will donate 1 US dollars to the foundation until I retire!"

So far, Li Nan has played 12 games in 920 seasons of his career, averaging 3.13 three-pointers per game, and a total of 2880 three-pointers, ranking second in the NBA.

The number one in total is NBA sharpshooter and retired Reggie Miller with 2893.

Li Nan has hit 3.13 three-pointers per game in his career, that is to say, if he plays a full season, he can hit nearly 257 three-pointers.That's $257 million per season, then!
1 US dollar is about 6.8649 RMB! 257 million US dollars, that is 1764 million yuan!
Some people say that Li Nan and the others are too rich, some say that Li Nan and the others love Chinese basketball too much, and some people start to instill in their children the bright future of playing basketball.
(End of this chapter)