“Feng, this is unbelievable. You all had won against the Blazer by so many points!” The had just ended, and Feng Yu received a call from Kirilenko when the players are being interviewed.
Kirilenko was more excited to see Feng Yu’s team winning than his own team winning.
“Hahaha. In professional matches, there are no teams that can be undefeatable. I said before. If we got the right coach, players, and the right strategies, we could also be a strong team.”
Feng Yu had told George Karl to use offensive play style to attract fans. But George Karl had given him a surprise. Look at the fans cheering by the stands.
Paul Allen had spent money to buy tickets, provided transport and lodging for the Blazers fans to come to LA. His purpose is to let the fans see how the Blazers are going to trash Wind and Rain.
But in the end, the Blazers got trashed, and their 2,000 fans were disappointed.
After mocking Paul Allen, Feng Yu wanted to share his joy with someone else when Kirilenko called to congratulate him.
Kirilenko had also bought a team, New Jersey Nets. Although it is also a weak team, it is still his team. New Jersey Nets also had a match today, and Kirilenko still paid attention to Wind and Rain’s match. He is really a good friend!
“Brother Ki, how was your team’s performance today?”
“We lost again, but it is fine. Anyway, the players are still settling in. In another two years, after those ‘bad contracts’ will expired, the team will be much stronger. I can afford to wait.” Kirilenko casually replied. Yes. He has just vented his anger at his team manager earlier and is feeling better now.
“Have you traded for that Point Guard I told you?”
“Yes. He is in our team now and had scored triple double-digit stats earlier. Feng, you didn’t follow my team?” Kirilenko replied angrily.
“Ah… Hahaha… Our match timings are so close, and I did not notice. You should build your team around that player, and you all should do well.”
Jason Kidd is the Point Guard Feng Yu wanted the most, but he is too expensive, and Phoenix Suns ignored Wind and Rain’s request to trade for him.
New Jersey Nets succeeded in getting Kidd because they traded Marbury for him. Marbury’s playstyle is more offensive, and both players are great in their own ways.
In Feng Yu’s previous life, it was until the year 2000, after New Jersey Nets signed Martin and Jefferson, they become a strong team. But they still lost to LA Lakers for two consecutive years.
But in this life, with Feng Yu’s interference, history had changed, and the Lakers might not win the championships.
“I also think so. He is a great player, and my coach is full of praise for him. Oh, I decided to reconstruct the team to change their playing style. I want to get fast players who can score, for offensive playstyle. Next year, my team will be different.”
Huh? The Nets’ offensive playstyle is inspired by me? Seems like no matter what I do, history will still stay on its course.
“Ok. I have high hopes for your team.:
“It will be great if both our teams can be the champions for the East and West coasts. We can play against each other until the 7th match in the finals, and just the profits from the ticket sales alone will be a lot.” Kirilenko laughed.
Feng Yu is speechless. Their teams are still bottom, and Kirilenko is thinking of the finals. Also, fixing the matches to make money?! This idea is… very interesting!
“Brother Ki, stop daydreaming. Shaq from the Lakers will reach his peak soon, and both our teams might not get past him.”
“Individual skills do not matter much in a match. Furthermore, we can think of ways to trade for Shaq. In professional leagues, anything can happen.” Kirilenko replied confidently.
“Will you sell the best player in your team?”
“If someone can make an offer that I can’t reject, I will. Furthermore, Shaq cannot run fast. Our playstyle is Fastbreak, and who says we cannot win? Oh, we will be facing the Blazers in another two days. I will get my team ready to trash the Blazers again.”
Trashing the Blazers? No teams are confident of doing that. Wind and Rain team can win today is because their three-pointers are more accurate today. If not, they might not even win.
After today, the Blazers will find ways to tackle this strategy, and the same strategy will not be effective the next time they meet.
“I wish you success.” Feng Yu said.
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Paul Allen returned to Portland with his team on a chartered flight. He is furious, and all the players dare not make a single sound. This is a stark contrast when they are flying to LA. On their way to LA, the players were playing cards and joking around.
Yesterday, the players had promised their boss that they will thrash the Wind and Rain team for him. But in the end, they lost the game.
During the press conference after the match, Wind and Rain’s players boasted about their win, and the Blazers’ players also received a piece of information from the reporters.
New Jersey Nets, who had just lost their match by 20 points, claimed they will trash the Blazers in their upcoming match two days later.
Since when did the Blazers become a weak team? They had been a strong team who qualifies for Playoffs every year! Also, with Pippen joining the team this year, they should be stronger.
Paul Allen knew the reason. Feng Yu and that Russian are very close and are partners in many business ventures. They even bought the Empire State Building together.
Needless to say, that Russian had spread this news to help Feng Yu in making Paul Allen embarrassed!
New Jersey Nets is a weaker team than Wind and Rain. Other than Kidd, they have no other star players. How dare a team like this claim they will win?”
Three days later, Paul Allen left New Jersey quietly. He never expected the Blazers will lose to the Nets.
Kidd was in his best form, and the rest of the Nets’ players are on fire. They used fast breaks and three-pointers tactics against the Blazers, resulting in the Blazers’ defeat.
Just before the final whistle, Kidd’s three-pointer from the half-court sealed the match. Although Kidd had scored his final three-pointer by luck, it can’t change the fact that the Blazers lost this match!
The media started reporting about the Blazers’ consecutive defeats. They wrote that Blazers’ players are old, and the team should be reconstructed. If not, they can only qualify for playoffs and will never win the championships! Since the start of the season, when Blazers signed Pippen, many fans felt the Blazers has a chance to reach the finals.
Paul Allen is reported by the media as the most disappointing NBA team owner. He was suppressed by Feng Yu in Microsoft and lost to Feng Yu’s team on the courts. Even Feng Yu’s best friend’s team had won against his team.
Feng Yu also did not expect New Jersey Nets to win. He roared with laughter when he saw Paul Allen’s face on the TV.
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