In an NBA arena where you enjoy creating a "superstar", it is undoubtedly painful to become a "role player". Many people may have just been "sorry players" throughout their player careers.

However, some "role players" have gained recognition from the team, league, media and fans through their own efforts, and exuded dazzling stars that are no less than "superstars".

Unlike the prides flying in the air, Tony Allen's NBA journey is filled with guns, crimes, drugs, and killings.

He grew up in the worst environment, like the stories we all get tired of listening to, a pure American dream that climbed up from the bottom.

When Li Xing saw his information and saw his attributes with the omniscient eye, he knew that this was the player they needed.

Good quality and low price, his arrival can increase the Raptors' outside defense by a higher level.

This is why Li Xing came to Houston from thousands of miles away. Registration for "Dream Workshop" is just a small excuse. His real purpose is to recruit Tony Allen on behalf of the team.

"So, let's get straight to the point. Superstars like you should have a lot to do. I believe you will appear in every corner of the world, but you won't come to Houston early to wait for my arrival."

Allen was very straightforward: "I want to know what your purpose is."

The honest man made Li Xing look a little embarrassed. He smiled helplessly and said, "Actually nothing special. I just want you to know that I like your game style very much. I like your energy on the court..."

"Thank you, everyone likes it, that's my characteristic."

Aaron looked at Li Xing carefully: "I think I know what you are going to do."

Really? Am I so obvious? Li Xing was shocked. Is this too abrupt? He didn't want to scare the other party as soon as he came up. It's not fun at all. If he scares him away, it will be done.

It is very difficult to find a defensive player like him who is affordable and affordable.

"I know, like you know what I'm going to do."

Tony Allen laughed: "You are like me to attend the Houston city ceremony, right?"

Well...

What city ceremony? What is that?

Since you said yes, that's it.

"Aren't you going to attend the city ceremony? Aren't you?" Allen was very confident in his reasoning ability. Seeing the hesitant look on Li Xing's face, he looked a little surprised and disappointed.

How could Li Xing let him down? The answer is of course: "Yes, I know we have something in common."

"I'm very happy that you came for this too." Li Xing smiled.

Seeing that Li Xing’s smile warmed people’s hearts like the spring breeze, Allen was a little surprised.

It is said that Rachi Lee is a demon with no expression and an unrestrained bastard. When you meet today, it is better to meet you than to be famous. It’s all bullshit rumors. This guy is a good person!

If Li Xing had known that Tony Allen had such a strong reasoning ability, he wouldn't have had such a lot of trouble. He would just create an accident and meet him.

"Rachy, are you here in Houston just to attend the city ceremony?"

Li Xing and Aaron had a meal together, had a great chat, and had become friends.

"Not all, I also signed up for Hakeem's Dream Workshop," said Li Xing.

After hearing what he said, Allen was surprised: "You actually signed up for Hakeem's Dream Workshop?" "What's wrong?" Li Xing asked.

Is there anything strange about this? Howard has also signed up, everyone has signed up.

"Do you know what the alias of DreamWorkshop is? Do you know?"

Allen seemed to like double questions. From the meeting to now, Li Xing heard at least four times from him, "Are you XX? X?"

"What?"

"Brother Luo Concentration Camp."

Allen leaned on the chair and laughed: "Only those unsuccessful brothers will count on Hakeem to use their magic to save them from the sea of ​​suffering. One day they will find that even if the registration money is spent on the flesh and blood, it is better than giving Dameng a pension."

"Why do you say that? Hakim has a very high opinion of me."

What he said makes sense, but Li Xing still needs to do his superficial skills. Who told him to be still in DreamWorkshop?

"Tsk, even if a guy like you doesn't come to him to learn those steps that are useless, your arrival is just to indirectly advertise him."

Not to mention anything else, Allen saw this thoroughly.

DreamWorkshop is well-known because Kobe signed up in 2009 and showed beautiful low-post steps in the new season.

So many people came inexplicably this summer, but a long time later, Dameng's proud disciples were still those few.

Everyone will only remember those successful people in their studies. As for those unlucky guys who cannot understand the class because of their IQ defects, they can only squat in the corner and repent silently.

Li Xing will also become a live advertisement for Olajuwon to recruit students in the future. As long as he shows low-level footsteps such as dream dance steps in the competition, it will be a walking sign for DreamWorkshop.

"It seems you know it too."

Allen took a sip of juice and asked with a smile: "I think you have other things, I don't believe you really just want to go to the city ceremony with me."

"Well, since we are already friends, I can't hide it from my friends."

Li Xing said: "Anthony, I remember you are now an unrestricted free agent." "Yes, there are many teams who want me to go, but I haven't decided yet." Allen said lightly. (Note: Tony Allen's name is Anthony    Allen. The name translated to Anthony Allen. I don't know why it was translated into Tony Allen. Please tell me if you know it.)

"What is the team in your mind?"

Li Xing asked.

Allen thought for a while and said without hesitation: "Tough, disciplined, can win."

Tough and disciplined?

Even if Li Xing is thick-skinned, he is embarrassed to put these two words on the Raptors because they really don't have them.

But they can win, that's the most important thing, isn't it?

"Before I, Toronto was not a tough team, and after me, we weren't very disciplined."

"You were in Boston before, and you witnessed the series on the sidelines, and you should know what we are missing."

Tony Allen knew it naturally.

What the Raptors lack is the single defending champion on the outside. To put it directly, they lack a tough character like him.

"This is your real purpose. I have bitten your bait. Do you think you have caught me?" Ahren asked with a smile.

Li Xing smiled lightly and said, "No, it depends on where you are. I said, I'm just here to make friends with you. The team doesn't even know that I'm recruiting you. It's just that I personally hope you join Toronto."

"Imagine, I'm standing at the basket and standing outside with the league's best individual defender, what would that turn out?"

Li Xing said confidently: "We can definitely form the toughest defense!"

If someone else was using these words to lobby Tony Allen, he would be disdainful, but the person who said this to him now was Li Xing.

The rookie won the best defensive player of the year and snatched the peerless demon star in the double first round from Dwight Howard, who was at the peak.

The No. 1 monster in history who averaged 7 blocks per game in all attendance.

He definitely has the weight to say this and has the strength to realize it.

"I'm very moved by your proposal, but you also said that you represent yourself."

Tony Allen said regretfully: “If you can represent your team, I can give you a verbal commitment now.”

"When Chris Bosh brought his talent to the South Coast, do you still think I can't represent my team?"

Li Xing asked with a smile, with a little confidence in his smile.

Allen was stunned, yes, this guy is not an ordinary person. Duncan's most powerful rookie since then, and any team is considered the cornerstone of the team building and cared for carefully. He wants to find someone to join, and it will not be a matter of minutes to ask the management to nod?

He is not a big name, and he will not have any salary problems at all. He can accept it as a normal contract between the middle class and the basic salary.

The current Tony Allen is not the Tony Allen we are familiar with later.

In recent years, he has been affected by injuries, which has greatly affected his on-the-spot performance.

Even his own psychological expectations are just pursuing a salary of about three million.

"So? We have agreed?" Li Xing asked.

"It's my honor to be a teammate with you, and I believe we can be the best defensive combination in history," Allen said.

Upon hearing this, Li Xing was so excited that he almost knocked over the table.

After convinced Tony Allen, Li Xing had only one thing left.

The head coach of the new season does not believe in the management's vision, he wants to find it himself.

He didn't want to worry so much, he interfered in all team affairs like James, but who told him to have the "eye of omniscient"? He just had a wise eye to recognize talents. There was no way, he had to take care of it, he had to take care of it!

Haven't you watched "Spider-Man"? Don't you know what it means to be more capable and have greater responsibilities?

Li Xing has become a workaholic, a loyal minister who is dedicated to the team and is running around.

After getting Tony Allen, he wanted to take a few days off and by the way, he asked Pudu Jean to search for news about coaches from all over the United States.

Li Xing really only regrets now. Why is he so ignorant in his previous life? Even if he is a basketball enthusiast in normal times, there is no need to be such trouble. Just make a list and put all the heroes in the world into my trap. Wouldn’t it be a beautiful?

Li Xing vaguely remembers that after the reconstruction of the Celtics in his previous life, he found a young coach with both talent and appearance. Unfortunately, he doesn't remember what the other party is called, nor does he know what the other party looks like.

In mid-August, Jay Triano formally submitted his resignation, but he did not leave the Raptors.

Colangelo agreed to his resignation, but still kept him.

Triano continues to stay as an assistant coach.

A few days later, Reggie Evans signed a three-year, 6 million contract with the Raptors.

Almost at the same time, Tony Allen also signed a three-year, 10 million contract with the Raptors.
Chapter completed!