528. Free market, never easy (12,000 words)(1/4)
Michael Jordan announced his retirement after five minutes of winning the FMVP. The sensation caused was not limited to the NBA, but the entire world sports world is a big event.
Even the ongoing World Football Cup has to make way for Michael Jordan on this day.
Since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Jordan has been the spokesperson for a widely-watched sport.
The name Jordan is actually much greater than that of basketball or the NBA. Jordan's global influence and commercial value. At least at this stage, it can be said that basically no athlete can see his back.
Just looking at the commercial value brought by influence, Jordan alone turned Nike into a super sports brand that has even begun to surpass Adidas.
Starting from 2,000, according to the agreement with Nike, Jordan gave up Air-Jordan's voting rights and operational participation rights, turning profit dividends into sales dividends.
In 2000, Jordan's sales dividend was more than 56 million US dollars, but last year it dropped to less than 40 million US dollars due to the 911 terrorist attack. The sales volume of this large-scale promotion festival last year was bleak... But it will be a matter of time before normal return to normal, and it will inevitably continue to rise.
Before the 1980s, basketball was quite limited in popularity worldwide. If Irving, Barry, Malone, Magician, Big Bird, etc. were the cornerstones of modern basketball, then Jordan really turned basketball games into a world-class popular event.
This achievement is almost the same as the head of state likes to play basketball and makes basketball one of the mainstream sports...
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On June 16, 2002, 39-year-old Jordan won the MVP in the Finals, setting a record for the largest age MVP in the Finals. It was before Jabbar's 38 years and two months, and Jordan extended it to 39 years and four months.
By the way, at the age of 39, he scored 42 points in the finals, setting the oldest finals and a record of 40+ in a single game in the playoffs.
After winning the FMVP, Jordan chose to retire and ended his career perfectly.
Both things were very sudden. Although Zhang Hao only averaged 26 points per game, Zhang Hao must be more powerful in overall performance.
Just saying that, judging from the situation in the finals, if Jordan were not available, the Supersonics would have a high probability that they would not be able to beat the Bulls.
Jordan chose to retire after winning the FMVP, which has wiped out some remarks about who should be FMVP.
Jordan's retirement this time is extremely legendary, and public opinion generally believes that it is more legendary than retiring after three consecutive championships in 1993.
At this time, some remarks also emerged. Some media speculated that Jordan retired because he did not want to see Zhang Hao win three consecutive championships, which could maintain the achievement of "the only three consecutive championships in the modern basketball era".
But there are many people who refute this statement, because even if you win three consecutive championships, Zhang Hao cannot win three consecutive FMVPs. The second Jordan has been taken away. The 40-year-old Jordan is likely to not win, and it does not affect Zhang Hao's inability to win three consecutive FMVPs... And most importantly, even if Zhang Hao completes three consecutive championships, Jordan is also one of the founders of the dynasty, and there is no reason to "keep".
Being able to win three consecutive championships again and win one of the FMVPs can only continue to improve Jordan's career glory.
Who would say that the two champions of Jabbar at the age of 40 and 41 have no value?
Even though Jordan was not selected into the All-A-Series this season, the 39-year-old Jordan is still regarded as one of the best shooting guards this season.
With the attention of sports fans all over the world, on June 20, 2002, after participating in the Supersonics Championship parade, Jordan officially confirmed the retirement decision announced on the night of the 16th through a press conference, and said that he would never come back.
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This time, Jordan's retirement was abruptly ending in 1993, which made the fans confused and the NBA panic; it was much more perfect than the regret and unwillingness of the fans who were forced to retire in 1998.
Jordan chose to retire at this time, and more people sent their blessings, and there would be no more reluctance.
At such an age and such a retirement method, it is impossible to imagine how it can be better.
The choice Jordan made was very good at that time, and in all aspects, very good.
On June 21, T.N.T Sports Station created a live broadcast program, with the host being Barkley and the guest being Jordan.
After talking about some of the things that are not, Barkley got to the point: "Michael, why don't you play for a year? Following Aix, I think you will definitely win three consecutive championships again, so that you can surpass the Magicians' championship times."
Jordan arrogantly raised his legs and crossed his legs: "NO, I don't want to play as a substitute like some people."
Barkley was blown up: "Who did you say get the championship? How miserable were you being abused by me that year? You don't know what you thought?"
"That year, you held Aix's thigh, and anyone who followed Aix could win the championship... and five years ago, I also abused you even more in the finals."
"you……"
"I……"
The two quarreled for a while in the finals in 1993 and 1998.
Jordan couldn't laugh at Barkley in the event of the championship ring. The two of them fought each other in the finals... but it was a good quarrel.
After a while of trouble, Jordan said: "Actually, I had the idea of retirement halfway through this season. I played with Aix, and I had to play too many games in a year.
When I was with the Bulls before, my teammates told me that it was very tiring to play with me. I thought he was talking about my style of leading the team. He said no, because I have to play 100 games a year with me, and I have played 80 games in other teams, which is completely different.
My condition has declined faster this year than I expected before. This season, I can also reduce the regular season playing time and number of games, and slow down when my opponents are not strong in the playoffs. In the finals, I can bring enough help to the team.
Next season may not work… I think I will continue playing next season and may not be able to contribute enough to the team like the past two seasons. Our team has a great young outside line and I should have given up the position.”
Jordan spoke very seriously, but Barkley was not a serious person, so he directly complained:
"You said you are afraid that you will not be able to win the FMVP next season. If you want to retire perfectly now, isn't that enough? If you don't get the FMVP, you will definitely play for another year and get a three-game winning streak!"
"Hahahaha...you know me! Is there anything more fun than retiring after getting FMVP at the age of 39!"
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Zhang Hao watched Jordan and Barkley play live on the TV screen, and were amused from time to time.
After the show ended, Zhang Hao felt a little lost.
The cooperation with the God of Basketball is over!
In the past few days after the finals, Zhang Hao communicated with Jordan many times about playing for another year.
From the communication with Jordan, Zhang Hao learned a message.
Jordan revealed that the league may also hope that he will retire.
Although Jordan is not sure whether the league really has this idea, there are already news hyping the statement that "Jordan and Zhang Hao have completed the perfect inheritance" in the middle and late stages of this season.
After the finals, the news of Jordan's retirement was much greater than what should have been reported by major media. The mainstream media was not bad. The key is that second- and third-tier media, even the media that were not as good as the media, reported in a definite tone that Jordan had retired...
After Jordan revealed this information to Zhang Hao, Zhang Hao recalled that there was indeed such a sign.
FMVP...is also difficult to say.
Jordan was very important to the NBA when the season just ended, but now, it is relatively less important.
Of course, the point is that Jordan doesn't want to play anymore.
Otherwise, if Jordan wants to fight, no one can stop him.
The situation is completely different from Jordan's retirement after the suspension.
But as Jordan said in the TV screen just now - is there anything more fun than retiring that night after getting FMVP at the age of 39?
Finally, Jordan held a press conference to confirm his retirement after yesterday's championship parade, and discussed with the management. The two sides reached a termination and then officially confirmed his retirement to the league.
This operation can free up the 1.03 million salary space that Jordan occupies next season.
Tens of millions of dollars have been spent in, and Jordan doesn't care about this salary anymore.
'Boss Qiao is really going to become Boss Qiao. I remember that on the 18th, Forbes' latest NBA market value ranking was fourth, surpassing the 76ers, only after the Knicks, Lakers, and Bulls. 720 million US dollars seemed to be...5%, that's 36 million US dollars? I heard that he would spend more than 60 million to become the second largest shareholder in the stadium...'
Jordan's retirement came very suddenly, just like Jordan said he was coming, very suddenly.
Now that things have come to this, Zhang Hao chose to look forward.
Just like in the summer of 2000, Jordan said he was coming, and he adjusted his originally planned "three-year championship goal" to "I'm going to win the championship soon". It has been a few days since things have passed. Zhang Hao chose to accept the fact that Jordan suddenly retired and knew that it needed to change, rather than going step by step as it was originally done.
‘Let’s rest for two days. The team is still doing trial training. In two days, we will go to the management and coaching team to talk to them.’
Putting things about future plans aside first, Zhang Hao focused on the present.
Although he did not win the FMVP, Zhang Hao played very happily in this finals.
‘If you want to talk about the regrets in this finals, the biggest regret is that you didn’t get the FMVP, but that Larry Brown is too good to have... I haven’t got the FMVP.’
After reviewing this finals, Zhang Hao still likes to fight Kobe, McGrady, Malone, Brad Miller, Trenton Hassel, Desmond Mason, Olajuwon, Radmanovis, Travis Best... and so on. It was a great finals.
The problem is that the opponent's coach is not good. The Bulls player has C two games and cannot C. And if he does not C. He can surpass the Supersonics and has a stable offensive and defensive performance to the extreme, there is no way to go.
Everything is hard to come by. Zhang Hao chose to look forward to the new season and new opponents.
‘Some of them are busy this summer…World Championships, and these training cards…’
Win the championship, all three tasks were completed.
‘NO.24’, in addition to the upgrade card of ‘Kobe Time’, there is also the entry-level training card for Kobe’s high-level back-to-body skills. It is absolutely correct to learn different details.
The reward for the task of ‘How do you go to victory without me’, the bronze medal of the ‘God of the Rod’.
The basic and advanced rewards of ‘Revenge Madison’ are both training cards, namely the top training cards for the bottom line defense mobile and the first-class training cards for the hook.
In addition to Kobe's training card, Ewing's two training cards, and Hibert's training card.
‘I don’t know if I have enough time, it’s nothing. It’s better to practice well before the World Championships. If I can’t practice well... I will practice after the World Championships. The new medal and upgraded Kobe are not bad at all... Just...’
"Kobe Time (Silver): Issue a trigger command to the wearer (no limit on the number of times). After issuing the trigger command, if the wearer hits three consecutive goals (continuous attack cannot be interrupted and needs to be executed for three consecutive rounds), the trigger bonus will be triggered. The attack in the next three rounds will be in a hot state. No matter what kind of defense you encounter, as long as you successfully take a successful move and are not blocked or encounter a foul that cannot complete the shooting, you can get a significant effort to make up for it.
Subject features: stubborn.
Stubbornness: After wearing players receive the trigger command, their desire to shoot has increased significantly. Whenever they hit a shot, they will definitely want to continue shooting in the next round. Whenever they hit a shot, they will definitely want to continue shooting in the next round and need to be executed. If not executed, the Kobe time trigger command and trigger effect will end.
Note: 1. The upgrade task is related to Kobe Bryant, 2. Golden level effect: You can issue multiple trigger commands in a single game, and the trigger will be a continuous effect until the shot is missed."
‘This medal has been upgraded to the silver level, and there is a qualitative change, and the number of uses can be used without limiting... But, what is this feature? After completing the command and triggering the skill, the bonus will be terminated without shooting?
The characteristics of the little blacksmith's transformation skills are better than the physical pool...'
"The God of Trolley (Bronze): The player wearing the ball and attacks into the three-second zone to jump. When pulling the ball, the body's balance is slightly improved, the stability of the shot after pulling the rod is slightly improved, and the layup evaluation is +1."
To be continued...