NBA: Start the water cooler and reach the Hall of Fame

June 2019, 6, was another unremarkable championship parade celebration day in Washington.

The championship parade in Washington has completely turned into a local festival. The government of Washington, D.C. has also set up a special anniversary. June 6th is the anniversary of the Wizards’ championship every year, just to commemorate the Wizards’ 27 consecutive championships!

On the parade float, Li Kaiming hugged a little boy who was just over 1.5 meters tall, and he also held a cute little girl in his arms.

The two children's facial features are somewhat similar to his. The boy's name is Li Chenghua and the girl's name is Li Yuxi.

Because the children were around, in order to give them a good guide, Li Kaiming did not drink beer today. Instead, he took out a bottle of carbonated drink from the side. After shaking it a few times, he opened the cap and sprayed it into his mouth...

Fireworks and ribbons are flying everywhere!

When the float arrived at the National Mall, the largest square in Washington, D.C., millions of fans and tourists gathered here. After seeing the Wizards players on the float, they cheered and waved to the float!

The car stopped, and the microphones and other equipment on it were all connected. Team president Shepard and head coach Spoelstra both went up to give speeches.

Finally, when Li Kaiming stood on the podium, the endless sea of ​​people in the square suddenly surged.

"Lee! mvp! mvp!"

"Goat" is the most frequently written slogan on the signs at the scene. It is the abbreviation of the greatest to fall time, which means the best in history!

Li Kaiming smiled and greeted the fans, and then said:

"Thank you! Thank you! When I stand here, I can feel a huge energy. This energy comes from you, the fans who support me the most and the fans who support the Wizards the most!

When I was drafted by the Wizards in 2010, I said at the press conference the team held for me, 'Let's start winning big! ', to be honest, this sentence is not original to me. I imitated Tim Duncan. I hope he won't bear grudges against me! "

The audience burst into laughter!

"But fortunately, I have the best teammates and the best coaches I have ever met. With their help, I fulfilled my original promise and won nine consecutive championships. I will never say whether I am the best in history, because Everyone has their own answer in their heart. I can't change other people's minds, but what I want to say is that I have done the best I can!

Thank you for your support and your MVP calls. Without you, there would be no Li Kaiming today, and there would be no Wizards today!

At the end of my speech, I want to make an announcement! "

The whole square suddenly became quiet. Li Kaiming turned to look at the people around him. His son and daughter were looking at him eagerly. Team president Tommy Shepard and head coach Spoelstra both looked over, with smiles in their eyes. Then they all nodded!

The corners of Li Kaiming's mouth slowly raised, and then he turned his head to deliver a speech.

"I will end my career and become an ordinary person like you!"

After the news came out, the whole venue was in an uproar!

"Oh my God! What is Li talking about? Is he retiring?"

"It's unbelievable. He is only 30 years old and still at the peak of his career. Why would he retire?"

"It feels like a dream. The God of Basketball is retiring..."

And this news also spread to all parts of the world at the same time along the network signal. Suddenly, all the media on the earth had this news on the top.

"Washington Wizards star Kaiming Lee announced his retirement during the championship parade!"

This day is destined to be a day that countless fans can't sleep at night, because from today on, they will never see the figure wearing the No. 0 jersey on the field again.

The reason why Li Kaiming chose to retire was entirely because basketball no longer felt like a challenge to him. Rather than occupying it, he should quit decisively.

For the Chinese men's basketball team, village ba's have opened in all major provinces and cities and have become the most important part of the grassroots basketball selection in China. With the help of village ba's and basketball selection leagues at all levels, China's basketball talents are growing Sprung up like mushrooms after a rain!

Chinese basketball has really risen!

Just the day after Li Kaiming announced his retirement.

The NBA Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced that it has made an exception to nominate Li Kaiming for this year's Hall of Fame!

As soon as this news came out, the entire basketball world was in a state of shock!

Li Kaiming's selection into the Hall of Fame is not news. Not being selected is news. It is mainly an exception. According to the regulations of the Hall of Fame, the first condition for a player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame is that he must have retired for at least three years. Eligible to be nominated. The second condition is that the nominated player must be recognized by the Hall of Fame Committee.

Even Michael Jordan did not get the privilege of being inducted into the Hall of Fame when he retired, but Li Kaiming became the first person to make an exception. It can be seen that in the official view of the Hall of Fame, Li Kaiming is undoubtedly the first person in history!

At the same time, NBA President Adam Silver said that every team will retire Li Kaiming's No. 0 jersey in the opening game of next season. This also makes Li Kaiming the second person after Bill Russell to receive such a jersey. Treatment for the stars!

At the same time, the FIBA ​​Hall of Fame also announced that it would nominate Li Kaiming for induction into the FIBA ​​Hall of Fame at the same time!

These well-known organizations in the field of professional basketball are all expressing their respect for the God of Basketball in their own way!

On September 2019, 9, Springfield, Massachusetts, all the eyes of the world paying attention to basketball were focused on this place.

Because today is the day when Li Kaiming is inducted into the Hall of Fame, dozens of media are ready in the auditorium, aiming their spears and cannons at Li Kaiming in the audience. At this time, the latter is talking with Jiang Shan beside him with his head down.

The Hall of Fame ceremony will soon begin. As the first person in basketball, Li Kaiming will definitely appear in the finale tonight.

Therefore, basically no one paid attention to the speeches of the first few "unknown elders". Fortunately, these people were also very sensible. After the three times, five times and two times, the speeches were over, they returned to their seats.

The entire auditorium suddenly fell silent, and Li Kaiming, who was sitting in the audience, felt his heartbeat suddenly speed up!

The host on the stage took a deep breath and announced the last list.

"Let us welcome Li Kaiming!"

The entire auditorium was quiet for a moment, and then suddenly burst into warm applause!

Jiang Shan helped Li Kaiming sort out his suit. Li Kaiming bent down and kissed the former, then stood up and bowed slightly to greet the audience behind him.

As he got closer and closer to the stage, the applause became more and more enthusiastic, and later it was like pouring rain!

Taking over the orange suit symbolizing the Hall of Fame from the staff, Li Kaiming put it on himself, and then walked up to the microphone.

After looking around and realizing that everyone was looking at him with excitement, Li Kaiming spoke.

"Thank you everyone! Thank you Naismith Bosh, thank you to my recommenders, and all the old guys on the Naismith Hall of Fame committee!"

The God of Basketball's Hall of Fame recommendation is different from others. Others are recommended by players who have been selected into the Hall of Fame, but Li Kaiming is recommended by all members of the Hall of Fame committee!

Hearing this humorous opening, many people at the scene laughed.

"I still remember when I joined the Memphis Tigers, I had to sit at the end of the bench looking at the water fountain because I had a serious injury. By the way, the water in the Tigers was really bad!"

"Hahaha!" Everyone in the audience laughed.

"Later, in a conference championship, my coach, Mr. Josh Pastner, because the team needed a big man who could defend at that time, he had no choice but to replace me, but he didn't expect that I would throw it after I came up. He scored a three-pointer! At that time, his face was almost turned upside down with anger!"

Josh Pastner in the audience clapped desperately, his eyes red.

"It was from that game that I gradually entered the team's rotation, and later even entered the starting lineup. Thanks to my coach Josh Pastner. Without his choice, I would not be where I am today, nor would I be where I am today. Memphis’ first championship!”

"Later I was selected by the Wizards. The team's head coach, Mr. Flip Saunders, always supported me. He believed that I could make every shot, so I did not let him down. It was a pity that when I was inducted into the Hall of Fame , Philip cannot sit in the audience, I really want to say to him, 'Thank you, Philip!'"

The camera showed an old woman sitting in the audience. She was Sanders' wife, and she was in tears.

"Erik Spoelstra has been my head coach since 2014. He can always see through the opponent's tricks and come up with effective countermeasures. Under his leadership, we have won 6 consecutive victories. Championship! Without Eric, the Wizards and I wouldn’t be here today!”

Coach Spo straightened his suit, his face flushed.

"Finally, I would like to thank all the staff of the Wizards, team president Tommy Shepard, and all of you who work behind the scenes to protect us! Without you, we would not be able to play with peace of mind!"

"Thank you to all the fans who support me and the Wizards. You are the greatest asset in my life!"

"Finally, I would like to thank my family, my old uncle Sun Jianguo, who has always supported me in playing, and my aunt Sun Lan, although she stopped me from playing at first, I don't resent her at all, hahaha! Thank you. My wife, Jiang Shan, has been with me through all the ups and downs, and she is my strongest support!"

"Thank you to the Hall of Fame for giving me this supreme honor!"

"Thank you!"

After Li Kaiming said his final thank you, the whole auditorium was in a sensation!

All the audience and guests stood up to welcome the God of Basketball as he came down from the stage!

Li Kaiming hugged Jiang Shan amidst the rumbling applause!

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