After hugging Thibodeau, Xu Yong turned around and saw Butler. Everyone else was celebrating, but Butler was the only one sitting on the bench with his head down.

Xu Yong walked over and reached out to touch Butler's shoulder, but Butler did not look up.

However, Xu Yong could feel from Butler's slightly trembling shoulders that Butler was crying at this moment.

Xu Yong can more or less understand Butler's emotions at the moment. For Butler, due to injuries, this is not a perfect championship, especially compared with his performance in the finals in the past two years. But this will be the championship that will move Butler the most, not only because of this dynasty, but also because of his fighting with injuries.

Perhaps what Butler is thinking at this moment is that he has not "affected" the team's dynasty.

Just like Ross back then.

"We did it, Jimmy." Xu Yong reached out and patted Butler on the shoulder.

Butler still didn't look up, but he lowered his head and nodded.

Xu Yong withdrew his hand. Knowing that Butler needed time to buffer, he did not continue to disturb him. Instead, he turned around and walked towards Jokic, who was looking very happy, and gave him a tight hug.

Compared to last year, Jokic is obviously much happier this year.

Whoever said Jokic only likes horse racing, it's just because basketball has not brought him enough happiness. This year, he has made a great, even irreplaceable contribution to the Bulls' dynasty.

The rest of the Bulls were celebrating, Joe Johnson was excited because he did the best thing in his career during the offseason;

Yi Jianlian is excited. Although he didn't get many opportunities, he can still win it at this stage of his career, and it's his third championship, one more than Yao Ming.

Deron was very excited because he was grateful for the opportunity given to him by the Bulls, which allowed him to continue his career that was about to end;

West was very excited. He had expressed his intention to retire at the beginning of the season, and now he has put a perfect end to his career.

The one who looks the calmest at this moment, and also the calmest in the eyes of others, is the rookie Murray, who should be the most excited.

Murray stood quietly on the sidelines. As a newcomer, it seemed as if this championship had nothing to do with him.

"Dejounte, why are you standing there in a daze?" Anderson noticed him and couldn't help but push him.

Murray just smiled after being pushed, but stood there again.

Anderson saw that he was so bored and didn't want to waste his precious celebration time, so he finally ignored him and went to celebrate on his own.

However, when Xu Yong saw this scene, he turned his head unconsciously and looked at the bench, only to find that Butler had already stood up and was communicating with Thibodeau with red eyes.

When Butler won his first championship with the team, he had the same reaction as Murray.

Murray probably feels that winning a championship without any effort is not that exciting, or Murray can be regarded as "Little Butler" in a sense.

After the brief celebration, the players returned to the locker room. This time, Xu Yong went back a little earlier and organized his teammates to give Butler, who arrived a little later, a champagne bath.

This time it’s not because Butler is the best performer, but the importance and spiritual encouragement of Butler fighting despite the injury.

It can be said that if Butler had not played with an injury, the difficulty coefficient of the Bulls' dynasty this time would have been hellish, or in other words, it would have been difficult to complete.

After all, basketball is not a one-person sport, and Thibodeau's trust in Jokic is limited. Even if you tire Xu Yong to death, the Bulls may not win.

After coming out of the locker room, the Bulls players returned to the court.

It was at this moment that a dazed and touching scene appeared on the scene.

In the Bay Area, in Oakland, the audience seats were already filled with fans wearing Bulls jerseys, and the view was vast.

They were obviously not here at the beginning, but crowded in the venue. They waited until the game was over and most of the Warriors fans left, and then they were the first to enter after being allowed.

You know, it’s only been about ten minutes since the Bulls players left the field!

From Chicago to Auckland, this love that spans 2,585 kilometers is heavy and brings a warm feeling to people's hearts.

"Chicago! Chicago!"

When it came to the award ceremony, when Silver announced the winner of the championship, there was a deafening cheer from the audience.

This caused the Bulls team to stop celebrating and instead respond with applause to the audience.

Perhaps, this is the most shocking scene when a dynasty is born on the road.

Of course, it is also the time for the Bulls to officially compete against the two super giants, the Lakers and the Celtics.

Xu Yong let out a long sigh. This scene made him feel a little shaken.

However, when he saw Silver almost forgetting about Russell at the FMVP award ceremony, he became more resolute.

Xu Yong won the fifth FMVP trophy of his career with averages of 44.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.6 blocks in the finals, 47.2% shooting percentage and 39.2% three-point shooting percentage.

From entering the league in 2009 to now, he has been in the league for 8 seasons, 8 seasons, five championships, five FMVPs, 3 MVPs...

Of his honors and achievements, the only thing left ahead was that man.

And if the condition of the first eight years of career is used as a limitation, perhaps the Bulls management will face a headache. How to deal with the comment "unprecedented and unmatched" given to Jordan.

However, these honors are far from enough to express Xu Yong’s current influence.

In addition to Xu Yong's personal charm, ability and strength, this is also due to the speed of information dissemination brought about by the development of social media.

According to official statistics, the number of online viewers for the Xu Yong Dynasty Awards Ceremony not only surpassed any time during this year's finals, but also set a new ratings record.

Dynasty is an official deification, and too many people are looking forward to this moment.

When giving his acceptance speech after receiving the FMVP, Xu Yong did not say anything grandiose like "Let's do it again" or "Let's win four consecutive championships". He was more thanking the fans.

"The fans are always the group we should be most grateful to. Without them, there would be no meaning for this league to exist."

When Xu Yong said the first sentence, the corners of Xiao Hua's mouth twitched involuntarily. Although it sounded like an official compliment, it was a bit too profound.

“I need your support and hope you will always support me. I hope the future of the alliance will get better and better.”

As Xu Yong finished speaking, the cheers from the audience were overwhelming and lasted for a long time, and some fans even cried due to excitement.

This may seem a bit exaggerated, but when a super idol says these words when thanking his wife for an award, it seems to be expected.

The Bulls' championship parade was unprecedentedly enthusiastic, Chicago fans were more crazy than ever, and there were even some dangerous incidents that were very American.

However, these are not the focus of this march. The focus of this march is a sentence Xu Yong said during his speech in the square.

“I’m already thinking about retiring.”

This sentence caused everyone to burst into laughter.

Because at this time last year, there were such rumors about James after the Cavaliers suffered a defeat.

This is another golden sentence following the previous "xu is your daay".

After the victory parade, this sentence also went viral on social media.

Because of the Bulls dynasty and Xu Yong's deification, it is very likely that the Warriors' failure to win the championship and James' failure to form a team again were overlooked.

But this sentence is enough to make people remember them and laugh at them, more jokes, and crazier ones.

"It's still Curry CBA. He actually played poorly in the most crucial battle of the King's Mountain. That's the King's Mountain!!"

"It's all Myers' fault. Why doesn't he want to trade Green? If Dedmon is in the paint and Harris is on the bench, will the Warriors lose?!"

"Yes, it's Miles' fault. Why did he choose LeBron to join?" commented by "KBfnas".

"That's because KD doesn't want to go!"

"Brother, you are absolutely right. If KD had gone, the Warriors would definitely have won the championship, at least three, but unfortunately he doesn't want to take shortcuts." Comment from "KBfnas".

"LeBron is really a black sheep. He is not good at anything. Management should trade him quickly while he still has a contract this year. Otherwise, he will run away again next year and you will get nothing then."

"Although I also think it would be more appropriate to replace him with a 3D and strong center, but the management would be slapping themselves in the face if they did that. I don't think they will do that. Now they are in a dilemma."

"There's no hope. The Warriors will face even greater difficulties next season because the Bulls' Jokic is still growing. I think if the Warriors want to win the championship, maybe Xu Yong really has to retire, maybe ten years later?"

"Almost. Xu had been in the league for exactly 18 years at that time, and LeBron was another one 18 years later... Sorry, I think LeBron might not have played in the league by then."

What is the most difficult road? This is it.

Just as fans were discussing the matter on social media, Xu Yong's remarks on his personal Twitter quickly diverted everyone's attention.

"I think it's time for the league to cancel [the vertical jump rule], which seriously affects the fans' enthusiasm for watching the game."

Xu Yong's statement was very clear in its point of view, and he chose to post it on Twitter, where he rarely posts status updates, so it became a hot topic as soon as it appeared.

This resonated with a large number of fans.

"Although I really like the Niu-Wang battles in the past two years, to be honest, I am a little tired of this kind of offensive and defensive games."

"Yes, when your inside players can't jump up and turn around to defend, it is a devastating play against centers and the collapse of NBA defense. Except for the Bulls, other teams more or less give me the feeling of a three-point shooting contest."

"The NBA in our memory should be a sport full of physical confrontation, a more competitive sport, not the soft shooting like now, which is really boring!"

"I agree with Xu's words. Although I still subscribe to the games habitually, the number of times I watch NBA games has been decreasing, and I lack the excitement I used to have. I thought it was aesthetic fatigue, but now I realize that the viewing value of the NBA is declining."

"You are absolutely right, brother. The NBA used to be like poison to me. I wanted to die in front of the TV, but now it is just one of the projects I choose, and even just a backup option in many cases."

…

Of course, many people have questioned Xu Yong's approach. After all, no matter how great Xu Yong's influence is, he is just a player after all.

No matter how powerful the players are, interfering with management like James has done is already the limit. How can they interfere with the league's decision-making?

This is equivalent to being a worker in a company. You go directly to your boss and tell him that the company policy is wrong. It seems like... it’s not impossible?

No, no, that analogy cannot be made. The players are only responsible for playing well. Even if they really have ideas, they should raise them with the players' union instead of saying them directly like this.

Of course, some people think that Xu Yong’s Twitter account was hacked.

After all, Xu Yong hasn't updated his status for such a long time, and suddenly posting such a message may be the act of some radical fans.

This statement eventually became the consensus of most fans.

But just one day later, when Xu Yong was asked about this by a reporter during a brand promotion event, he directly confirmed it.

Moreover, he said that he had mentioned it during the Night of Champions.

“I think that’s what’s better for the fans.”

At that time, fans thought that Xu Yong was just expressing his gratitude, but who could have imagined that he was actually paving the way for this incident.

This quickly brought the whole thing to a breaking point.

Because it is obvious that Xu Yong is using his personal influence to negotiate with the alliance.

Now, Xiao Hua is probably the most troubled person.

Because in the history of the NBA, there has never been a talk of changing a rule that has been in effect for so many years, and at the request of a player, it can even be said to be coercion.

NBA New York headquarters.

When his assistant ran into the office, Silver was discussing this year's China game with Tatum.

The NBA has been holding games in China over the years, but the last time the Bulls appeared in a China game was five years ago. This time, taking advantage of Xu Yong's fame, sending the Bulls to participate will definitely be an explosive event.

Of course, this was mainly Tatum's proposal. Silver was more of a listener. Although he didn't care much about the overseas market, he wouldn't object to something that had both advantages and no disadvantages.

The assistant saw Tatum was there and was hesitating whether to speak. Silver gestured for him to just say it. After all, he knew his assistant well. If there was something that could not be said at all, he would probably have walked out first.

When the assistant explained the matter, Silver and Tatum had completely opposite reactions.

Tatum was obviously trying to suppress his emotions, but his brows and eyes could not hide his excitement.

Xiao Hua frowned, holding the armrests of the chair and tightening them subconsciously.

Tatum and Xu Yong communicate a lot now. Although Xu Yong did not say it explicitly, he knows that Xu Yong intends to change the status quo in the league.

As for Xiao Hua, Xiao Hua naturally doesn't want that.

First, the NBA's [watchability] is rapidly attracting capital, which is also a major reason for betting to join.

After all, when the defensive intensity of the game itself decreases, it is much easier to control the score difference and the over/under.

Another thing is that Xu Yong's approach does not give him and the alliance any respect at all. Even if you have ideas, you have to report them layer by layer. How can you express your opinion in this way without saying anything? In the company, this is considered rebellion and an act of forcing the emperor to abdicate.

Silver finally let out a long breath, barely suppressing the anger in his chest, and turned to look at Tatum.

Obviously, this was asking for his opinion.

"I think this issue can be discussed. Of course, I don't quite agree with Xu's approach." Tatum expressed his attitude tactfully.

Tatum's answer was within Silver's expectations, but he quickly thought of something and nodded with a smile.

Now it was Tatum's turn to be stunned, and then he realized belatedly that he had just said something very stupid.

Let’s discuss it, how should we discuss it?

The Alliance Committee, of course.

But now, with the signing of the gambling contract imminent, Silver has a great say in the league committee.

Moreover, Xiao Hua is good at negotiation, so it would be relatively easy for him to persuade the committee not to agree with Xu Yong's suggestion.

This is indeed the case.

On the third day of this incident, Xu Yong received a call from Xiao Hua himself.

Xiao Hua's attitude was very polite, even respectful.

But just like many white leftists, they say they are 100% willing to take in refugees, but when there is a refugee in front of them, they can find ten thousand reasons to refuse.

When a person does something, you should not look at what he says, but what he is going to do.

What Silver meant was: I personally very much support your idea, because I also worked with Stern at the beginning, but this matter is too big, so I could only convene a league committee to discuss it. As a result, they disagreed, believing that this violated the development of the league and that there was no precedent, so I had no choice.

When Xu Yong heard this, he laughed in his heart. Why is it that the Americans' ability in psychology is just like their mathematical ability, which is at the level of elementary school students in front of Chinese people? This reason doesn't even sound true.

"I understand." Xu Yong's answer was so straightforward that it stunned Xiao Hua on the other side.

But he didn't explain much and hung up the phone after saying hello.

This result was completely within his expectations.

How could Xiao Hua agree to his proposal, especially the one made in this way?

This is part of the plan.

After getting Xu Yong's opinion, the NBA officials quickly gave their attitude. The NBA is now developing healthily and rapidly, and the league will not make changes to the existing rules under such circumstances.

This news was expected by most people.

Then inevitably, many people expressed some regret and disappointment.

After all, as fans said on social media, many of them did not realize why they lost their passion for the NBA. Xu Yong reminded them, and this reminder, which is similar to the liberation of thought, will not disappear with such an official statement.

Of course, the fans' voices are nothing to Silver's ears.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just take the rule that Xu Yong mentioned. When it was first promulgated, the controversy it caused was no less than it is now.

But in the end, isn't it still the same as it should be?

Although, he still couldn't quite understand why Xu Yong mentioned this and then immediately accepted the result. What was the purpose of all this?

Does Xu Yong have a split personality?

Or did something happen that he didn't know about, causing Xu Yong to suddenly change his mind?

You know, if Xu Yong insisted, it would be difficult for him to handle the conflict between them. After all, Xu Yong's popularity and influence are too great now.

Just as Xiao Hua was immersed in the role of Sherlock Holmes and reasoning about Xu Yong's motives for all this, something that happened next petrified him.

No, not only him, but fans all over the world were completely shocked.

"I feel like this is not the league I want to play in right now, and I'm ready to retire from the NBA."

After getting the reason created by Silver for himself, Xu Yong posted a new personal status on Twitter.

After the dynasty was deified, Xu Yong decided to retire on the spot.