"Aren't you two eating alone?"
Brown even cracked a joke after arriving at the restaurant.
Coach Thompson explained, "It doesn't really count. It's just that it's too late. We'll just have a quick bite and then go back to sleep."
In the team...
Coach Thompson is still very protective of Wei Guo.
Most athletes are very disciplined in their diet and sleep schedule. Wei Guo likes to eat late-night snacks, but he can't let Wei Guo leave the team with a reputation for being undisciplined.
"Tonight's game was a resounding victory."
After Brown sat down, he began to reminisce about tonight's game, which was truly exhilarating.
"Um..."
Coach Thompson said, "At this rate, the next game should be easier to win, and the next step is to prepare for the Eastern Conference Finals."
Regardless, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for two consecutive years is a significant achievement.
Brown had something on his mind.
He never spoke to Wei Guo alone about this matter. But with Coach Thompson present, Brown finally asked, "The team only gave you a one-year contract. You'll be a free agent this summer."
"Yes...that's right."
Wei Guo nodded, but his chopsticks didn't stop; he picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.
Everyone hopes you can stay with the team.
“I know that.”
Wei Guo laughed and said, "I'm popular with people, and I'm welcomed wherever I go."
Brown, "......."
Look how good Wei Guo is at chatting, but his 'high EQ' response has made the conversation awkward.
Brown paused for a moment before saying, "I mentioned to the boss that if you stay with the team, we can offer you a maximum salary contract."
"Maximum salary contract? How big is that?"
Wei Guo finally put down his chopsticks.
Although he is a second-generation rich kid, he would be happy to support himself and not rely on his parents.
original...
Wei Guo had planned to stay in the US for another year before returning home to inherit the business, but now he has fallen in love with basketball, and with his current skill level, he could stay in the US for many more years.
He also had a girlfriend. Young people's relationships have a few characteristics: they break up after graduation, or they break up in long-distance relationships... Those who can avoid this are lucky. But if Wei Guo returns to China, and Britney's career is all in the US, then this will not be a long-distance relationship but an international one. I guess this relationship won't last long.
Brown said, "In '96, the Lakers offered O'Neal a seven-year, $120 million contract. I believe the team can offer you the same or even a bigger contract."
Shaquille O'Neal dominated in his first year in the league, and so did Wei Guo in his first year in the league.
Fans like to compare Wei Guo to Shaq...
But Wei Guo is different from O'Neal. In his first year, Wei Guo won a grand slam of regular season honors: regular season MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team, scoring champion, rebounding champion, and block champion.
A little-known fact.
Shaquille O'Neal is hailed as the most dominant center of this century, but he has played in the league for ten years without ever winning a rebounding title, and it is estimated that the probability of him winning this honor in the future is even lower.
Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Wei Guo to receive a contract that is higher than that of O'Neal.
Brown believed that after he mentioned this number, Wei would be particularly interested and might even ask for a contract extension right now.
But...
Wei Guo's reaction was too bland, one could even say there was no reaction at all.
Brown thought the number had scared Wei Guo, so he said, "Don't worry, with me here, I can guarantee that the team will be able to give you such a maximum salary contract."
"Seven years...and only 120 million?"
Wei Guo finally spoke up. If his father knew this number, he would definitely say, "Are all bosses in the US this poor?"
"talent..."
Brown was speechless; he didn't know how to answer Wei Guo.
Coach Thompson smoothed things over, saying, "I think we should focus on the playoffs now. There will be plenty of time to discuss this after the season ends."
Coach Thompson also had his own ulterior motives.
120 million over 7 years!!!
This is O'Neal's contract, which is indeed very high, considering it's 2002.
Wei Guo has won many honors in the regular season, and he is already considered a top player in the league. But that's not enough. If Wei Guo can lead the 76ers to the Finals, win the championship, and then win the Finals MVP.
In that case...
A 7-year, 120 million contract is not enough for Wei Guo.
......
Three days later, they returned to the 76ers' home court.
Led by Wei Guo and Iverson, the team easily defeated the Celtics.
The 76ers defeated the Celtics 4-1 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
......
After a few days of rest, the 76ers' second round of the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs has come to an end.
In the west...
After sweeping the Pacers 3-0, the Lakers then defeated the Spurs 3-1, ultimately setting up a Western Conference Finals showdown with the Kings.
In the east...
The Nets also advanced all the way, eventually meeting the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Nets' star player is Kidd, a very strong point guard. In this season, the only player comparable to Kidd is Payton, who is not yet at the end of his career.
During the regular season, the 76ers and the Nets faced off twice, with the 76ers winning twice and the Nets losing twice.
It can be said that they are evenly matched...
The Nets' biggest threat to the 76ers is Kidd, and after much deliberation, Brown decided to put Weiguo back at point guard.
Why are the 76ers so reluctant to let Weiguo go? Why do they insist on keeping him during the offseason? Where can you find such a useful player? He can play all five positions on the basketball court, and recently... sometimes when we're setting up tactics, Weiguo also offers some constructive suggestions, which are all adopted.
Brown even felt that Wei Guo could replace him as head coach.
Starting lineups for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals:
76ers: Wei Guo, Iverson, Harpring, Coleman, Mutombo
Brooklyn Nets: Kidd, Van Horn, Kiddels, McLoach, Martin
Interestingly...
Van Horn was selected second overall by the 76ers in 1997 and then traded to the Nets. In his first season with the Nets, he averaged 19.7 points and 6.6 rebounds. McLoach was selected by the 76ers in 1999. During his time with the 76ers, he only averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds. He was traded to the Nets last summer and is averaging 9.7 points and 6.1 rebounds this season.
Add Kenyon Martin, the number one overall pick in 2000, who averaged 15 points and 5 rebounds per game this season.
A good point guard can make his teammates better. Kidd is such a good point guard. Even though he doesn't score much and his offensive ability is average, he is extremely threatening on the court.
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