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Extra 1: Lao Qiao didn't expect it either

June 14, 2015, the fifth game of the finals.

At Time Warner Center, the game has already begun to count down.

Michael Jordan stood in the private room high in the stands, watching Stephen Curry take the ball through the half, then casually put a few crotchs on his back, and grit his braces.

Let's take a look at the scoreboard and timer.

The timer is already counting down, and the scoreboard showing 117 to 101 is informed that everyone is no longer suspense in this game.

5,4,3,2,1…

After the last 5 seconds passed, the red light lit up and the timer beeped.

In an instant, the entire Time Warner Center boiled...

Cheers, shouts, screams...

Even Old Qiao raised his arms and shouted!

But then, his eyes were fixed on the man on the court, the man wearing the No. 88 jersey, and his expression became complicated.

Even Old Qiao didn't expect-

After the Bobcat established its dynasty in 2013, Lao Qiao knew that Li Ke would not renew his next long appointment with Bobcat.

Because of labor-management negotiations and subsequent differences in concepts, the rift between the two became increasingly bigger.

But at that time, Li Ke's contract did not expire and could not break out of the contract.

He could only stay for an extra year after the establishment of the dynasty.

Old Qiao also suppressed his heart to trade Li Ke, and watched helplessly as the Bobcats broke through three consecutive championships in 14 years and won the Celtics, who had won eight consecutive championships, with an unprecedented four consecutive championships.

After four consecutive championships, Li Ke can break out of the contract and leave.

but……

What Lao Qiao did not expect was that Li Ke did not break out of the contract, but surprisingly fulfilled the last year's contract.

Then, this scene in front of you...

"Five consecutive championships, the Bobcats achieved the great achievement of five consecutive championships!"

"They beat the Oklahoma City Thunder again, Kevin Durant, Brooke Lopez and Laga Rondo became eternal losers!"

"Although they entered the finals three times in four years, they lost to the Bobcats three times in a row!"

"Five consecutive championships, five consecutive FMVPs, Sheldon has become the unquestionable king of this new era!"

"Six championships, six FMVPs, three regular season MVP trophys, and many more personal honors. Even Michael Jordan has to admit that Sheldon has launched a fierce attack on his throne."

"Will he be the new god in the basketball world? Look at this powerful bobcat, I think it will be..."

With the attention of everyone, Gerald Wallace held up the O'Brien Cup.

As the captain, he announced when he made a speech: "I will withdraw from the league and the sport of basketball after the end of this season."

Behind him, Li Ke silently felt the joy or sorrow of this moment.

Hua Lao Er retired, but in fact, he should have retired long ago.

In the past two years, Hua Lao Er has suffered frequent injuries, and his athletic and explosive power have long been worse than before.

But for Li Ke and Bobcat, Hua Laoer lasted for two more years.

By this year, Hua Laoer knew that Li Ke was leaving and he should retire.

The Time Warner Center was filled with thunderous applause, and the cry of "gerald" came faintly from a distance.

If Li Ke is undoubtedly the first star in the history of this new team in 2004, Hua Lao Er is undoubtedly the first star in the team in this new team in 2004.

"Gerard Wallace announced his retirement, the first generation of Bobcats Elvis, withdrew from the stage of history!"

After a moment, without waiting for the applause to stop, the league's new president Stu Jackson held the microphone and announced: "2014-15 season, the NBA Finals MVP is--"

“Sheldon!sheldon!sheldon!sheldon!”

“…”

The fanatical shouts were heard, and Stuh Jackson no longer needed to say more, and this fmvp was no surprise.

"Li Ke!"

Cheers were like a tide, screams came one after another, and Li Ke raised his sixth finals MVP trophy!

At this moment, except for a few people, such as some players close to Li Ke, the Bobcats management members who are already standing in the center of the stadium...

Other people with joy didn't know that when Li Ke took the microphone, the next second he would announce a fact that all Bobcat fans couldn't accept it.

"I'm glad we won the fifth consecutive championship, and I also held up the fifth consecutive FMVP trophy. This is a great achievement, and it cannot be separated from the efforts of everyone in Charlotte Bobcats..."

"I want to thank my teammates, I want to thank the team owner Michael Jordan..."

Behind him, Lao Qiao clapped. Although the crack between him and Li Ke was getting bigger and bigger and irreversible, at this moment, he felt that he should be thanked for.

At this time, he remembered another 13 years when the Bobcats established their dynasty.

He decided to talk to Li Ke, talk about the past and the future.

But that night, Li Ke became a riddle man, saying nothing from beginning to end except:

He persuaded Lao Qiao to take over the remaining 70% of Robert Johnson's shares as early as possible.

At that time, Lao Qiao was a little hesitant, but he believed Li Ke and spent a lot of money far exceeding the market value to acquire 70% of Robert Johnson's shares.

Then, in 2014, NBA reached a nine-year, $24 billion broadcast contract with ESPN and TNT, and at this point, Lao Qiao discovered Li Ke's foresight.

"I want to thank Doug, the coaching staff of the team, and the Bobcats fans who are present or not. It is you who have made my Bobcats career write the perfect final chapter!"

At this point, people smelled an unusual smell.

Final chapter?

“I’m grateful for all this I’ve got in Charlotte, but now, it’s time to say goodbye…”

...

After the finals, the world shook.

espn——"Breaking! Sheldon officially announced that he will leave the Bobcat in the summer!"

Sports Illustrated - "The new priest announced his departure, where will his next stop be?"

Charlotte Observer - "Sheldon waves goodbye, looking back on his 8-year Bobcat career, the number one person in the history of the Bobcats, deserves it!"

Open-air stands - "Stephen Curry bid farewell to Sheldon, he said: Sheldon will always be his good brother."

Yahoo Sports - "Dramund Green: Yes, Sheldon has left, and it is a moment of despair for Charlotte."

...

After the finals, the championship parade ended.

In Li Ke's manor, the truck had packed everything, leaving only his honor showroom.

In the honor showroom, there are a wide variety of trophys all over the floor.

Li Ke pointed to the honors of several national teams and asked his assistant to hold them off. He waved his hand for the rest.

"The rest is not necessary to move, just let them stay in Charlotte!"

David Falke, who was standing by, smiled while signaling outside the door:

"Aren't you afraid that your trophy will become a must-pass place for thieves to steal after the incident of Charlotte is exposed by paparazzi?"

Following David Falke's gaze, Li Ke saw the paparazzi reporters hiding outside the gate and smiled:

"Let me find a security company."

“Is it necessary?”

David Falke asked back, what he meant was that instead of spending huge sums of money to hire a security company, it would be better to take these trophys away.

Li Ke shook his head, "It's very necessary."

A bang!

The door was closed and the truck was leading the way. The nanny car Li Ke was riding in followed and headed to Charlotte Airport.

And so he left Charlotte.
Chapter completed!
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