bestfiction Chapter 383 The Championship Parade! There's a chance, but we need to strengthen the team!
Chapter 383 The Championship Parade! There's a chance, but we need to strengthen the team!
A 77-game suspension—the NBA's punishment was decisive and ruthless, but there was nothing they could do about it.
After the results came out.
Commissioner David Stern even appeared on an interview program to warn all players in the league: "Don't try to solve problems by fighting."
Regardless of whether they win or lose, they will be subject to the most severe punishment.
In addition... Su Yan is indeed a rising star, but he was just playing seriously and wasn't targeting anyone.
You were bullied, defeated, and felt humiliated.
If you're so capable, use your skills to prove yourself and regain your lost face, instead of resorting to pathetic fists—that's far more shameful!
He warned all players in the league not to fight.
This wasn't the first time President David Stern had done this, but... he specifically named Su Yan to defend him.
This is the first time.
This surprised many players.
Some players once thought that Su Yan had secretly dated David Stern's granddaughter and become a nepotism beneficiary.
of course.
This was just a joke.
The players who were even slightly reasonable all felt indignant on Su Yan's behalf, believing that his seven-game suspension was an undeserved misfortune.
After all, most players wouldn't be suspended; they would get injured or even hospitalized in the brawl.
They became complete victims.
That means... Su Yan shouldn't have attacked; he should have been injured and hospitalized to avoid being suspended?!
It seems so.
But why?!
He did nothing wrong, so why should he get beaten up for no reason?
This is the point of contention.
This is also where reasonable players understand and sympathize with Su Yan.
However... Su Yan himself didn't care at all after learning the news; the championship was already in his hands.
The suspension will be for next season.
So be it, then.
let it be.
This season, they also missed 10 games at the start of the season, but still won the championship, completely unaffected!
Should we force him to swallow his anger and be beaten until he's hospitalized?
does not exist.
Su Yan couldn't stand it at all.
I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they do offend me, I will make them suffer a terrible fate.
This isn't about having a bad temper, this is about having a bottom line!
……
In the three days following the Knicks' championship win, players ranging from big names like Su Yan and Curry to smaller ones like Wilson and Larry Hughes were all celebrated.
This also includes the coaching staff.
The entire Knicks team was appearing in various interviews and talk shows.
This is something that championship-winning teams have to face, after all... the NBA is essentially a business league.
Su Yan understood.
Take people's money and do things for them.
The principle is still simple and easy to understand.
However... due to the crucial games of G5 and G6, McGrady and Iverson had consecutive breakout performances under the "closed candy" (referring to a specific defensive strategy).
This greatly increased their exposure after winning the championship.
He certainly won't win the championship as the team's core player, but he will also definitely avoid being labeled as someone who "won by doing nothing" or "ridden the coattails of the championship."
That's enough.
Both of them were very happy and satisfied.
A reporter asked, "Allen, you've already won a championship, and it's a championship with real value."
Will you retire next season?!
Iverson laughed and said, "You've seen MVP-caliber players who have performed exceptionally well in the Finals."
Retire right now?!
Iverson didn't give a clear answer, but it seemed like he was giving one as well.
A reporter asked McGrady the same question.
McGrady replied, "I originally thought I was no longer suited for the NBA, but... it seems I'm not quite there yet."
The meaning behind the words is quite clear.
He doesn't want to retire so early.
The two players' responses delighted fans, who are now looking forward to seeing them play in the NBA again in the new season.
Even if I'm still a substitute, that's okay.
……
three days later.
The Knicks' championship parade begins.
The last time they won the championship was in 1973. After 37 years, they have won the championship again!
New York is sure to be a party place.
The victory parade was grand, solemn, and extremely enjoyable!
It wasn't just the Knicks players who enjoyed it; the fans, being able to get up close and personal with Su Yan, undoubtedly enjoyed it even more.
Too many female fans, dressed in extremely revealing clothing, chased after Su Yan, constantly throwing him flirtatious glances.
Those pairs of bears twirled and leaped.
It's too eye-catching, pshaw~ it's pleasing to the eye.
Appearance is just one way to attract attention. Too many female fans take advantage of close contact with Su Yan, such as high-fiving, hugging, and taking photos with him.
They handed him contact information one by one.
If Su Yan wanted to... he could challenge his limits under the [Invigorating Armor lv1] armor.
of course.
Su Yan wouldn't do that.
These aren't beauties like Taylor Swift or Scarlett Johansson; Su Yan wouldn't even look at them.
During the championship parade.
Rebecca stayed with him the whole time, but Su Yan, without a game, simply enjoyed life and engaged in high-intensity ball-handling battles.
Rebecca, a cheerleader, was really struggling, but thankfully... Daddario was always on standby.
Is she that free?
Not rigorous.
Although she lives a carefree, laid-back life, she's not idle; rather, she's incredibly professional!
……
During the championship parade.
In numerous interviews, the Knicks' management also heard some discussions about the team's intention to win the championship by luck.
deny?
It cannot be fully acknowledged.
After all... every championship win is never a coincidence; it must be backed by solid skills and countless hours of hard work.
However, the breakout performances of McGrady and Iverson, Curry, and even Su Yan's crazy scoring spree of 50+ points per game in the Finals were all remarkable.
Everything seems a little abnormal.
This more or less suggests that the Knicks' rookies did indeed have a bit of luck in winning the championship in their first year.
This seems to be true.
Even if we admit it, it doesn't seem to matter much.
So... it's entirely possible to strengthen the team to some extent during the offseason.
However, problems also exist.
At the beginning of the season, due to McGrady's previous maximum contract and the management's poor management, the team's salary cap was exceeded.
Next season.
With McGrady's contract expiring, he will have around $2000 million in salary available, enough to sign another All-Star player.
Even if they are superstars, that's fine.
But problems arose after they actually won the championship.
First, winning the championship will definitely result in a salary increase.
The team will definitely raise the salary of any player whose contract expires or who has the opportunity to book in advance.
This is inevitable.
Secondly, Su Yan signed a "1+1" contract with a player option, which means that... he can opt out of the contract this summer and sign a new maximum salary contract of at least 3 to 5 years.
Given Su Yan's performance this season, he deserves not only a top salary, but definitely the highest-paid contract in the league.
This is inevitable.
The Knicks are willing to give it up, and any team in the league would be happy to do so, as long as Su Yan goes there.
Su Yan suddenly secured a top-tier superstar contract.
Salary space will be compressed from the start.
In this way, even if McGrady's big contract expires, the Knicks may not have much salary cap space available.
Signing a superstar can be quite difficult.
Of course... if a good opportunity arises, given the Knicks' "foolish and rich" style, paying a huge luxury tax is not impossible.
A more reasonable approach would be to sign a capable but not overly expensive role player to support Su Yan!