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Chapter 166 This is his team, and it always will be (5K chapter, begging for monthly subscription!)
What made Warriors fans feel a little relieved was that with the successful completion of the operation, when their new GOAT appeared in front of the public, he still had a smile as bright as the sun on his face.

"His health means everything to us."

A Warriors fan said in an interview, "Although his absence will make the upcoming season less interesting, we have already won two championships under his leadership. We believe that when he returns from injury, we will still be the most competitive team."

After the operation, Qin Yue’s long vacation began.

In order to avoid having nothing to do during his recovery period, Qin Yue specially registered a channel called "Qin Says Sports" on YouTube.

Compared to Jordan, who could only watch North Carolina games to pass the time during his recovery from injury, and who secretly played street basketball while recovering from injury without the knowledge of the Bulls management and almost fell completely because of it, Qin Yue is undoubtedly lucky.

Because of the development and progress of the Internet, the restless Qin Yue soon fell in love with interacting with fans by recording videos.

Barkley was invited to be the guest of the first episode of "Qin Says Sports".

During the show, Barkley asked Qin Yue many questions that people are interested in nowadays on behalf of the majority of fans.

"Who do you think will be the MVP this season while you're out with injury?"

"From an emotional point of view, I will vote for LeBron." Qin Yue calmly analyzed, "But from what I know about Kobe, after losing the Olympics, he will have more motivation than anyone else."

"Some fans want to know, if you had to choose between Larry Bird and Charles Barkley as your teammate, which one would you choose?"

"I would choose Charles Barkley without hesitation."

"I knew you would choose me." Barkley said happily, "That's why I love you."

"No, the reason I chose you is that Larry Bird could have won the championship even without me." Qin Yue complained, "But you are different, Charles. We all know that you are a player without a championship ring."

After a pause, Qin Yue did not forget to add: "Leading you to win the championship will help improve my future historical status."

Hearing this, Barkley said: "I think my love for you has dropped from loving you 3,000 times a day to loving you 800 times a day."

Then Barkley asked: "According to ESPN, you may change to another number after returning from injury. Is this true?"

"That's true." Qin Yue nodded. "I've been thinking recently whether I need to change my jersey number to get my good luck back."

Barkley asked curiously, "What size are you going to change to?"

"No. 77. If I were to change to another number, I would definitely choose No. 77." Qin Yue said firmly, "Because in my opinion, God gave No. 23 to Michael Jordan, and the remaining No. 77 belongs to me."

Barkley laughed and said, "If that's the case, I can't wait to see you play in No. 77."

The number of views of the first episode of "Qin Says Sports" on YouTube is astonishing.

Even the sponsors behind Qin Yue complained afterwards, asking why Qin Yue didn't inform them in advance?
You know, in the eyes of the sponsors behind Qin Yue, this is a great opportunity to advertise.

In addition, after the first episode of "Qin Says Sports" was broadcast, Qin Yue's jersey sales even soared.

Because once Qin Yue changes to the No. 77 jersey after returning from injury, the No. 30 jersey of the Warriors that he has worn for three seasons will inevitably become out of print.

Why did Qin Yue want to change to No. 77 jersey?
Did he want to leave the No. 30 Warriors jersey to his nephew whom he had been eyeing for a long time?

The answer is of course no.

There is no doubt that considering the achievements Qin Yue has made for the Warriors wearing the No. 30 jersey, even if Qin Yue does not wear it, no one else will be qualified to wear it in the future.

In fact, Qin Yue's desire to change his jersey number was really related to his superstition of metaphysics.

In Qin Yue's previous life, Stephen Curry, who wore the No. 30 jersey of the Warriors, had been plagued by injuries throughout his entire career.

Therefore, in Qin Yue's opinion, this jersey is likely to be cursed in some way.

As we all know, 100 minus 23 equals 77.

In Qin Yue's view, changing to No. 77 jersey can not only further show the world his ambition to surpass Jordan.

Moreover, once he becomes successful, this No. 77 jersey will surely become another legendary number in the NBA in the future.

As for the Slovenian streaky Luka Doncic, who became famous in later generations for wearing the No. 77 jersey?
If you don’t understand, just ask, what does that have to do with Qin Yue?
Since Luca was born late, he could only live under the shadow of Qin Yue.

……

After the preseason.

On October 10, the Warriors opened their regular season at Oracle Arena.

Qin Yue watched the Warriors vs. Nuggets game on TV in his East Bay mansion.

Although Qin Yue wanted to go to the scene to cheer for his teammates
But Grover, who has been through it, advised him: "If you show up at Oracle Arena now, you will probably only add unnecessary psychological pressure to your teammates."

Grover is well aware of the importance of Qin Yue to the Warriors.

But it is precisely because Qin Yue holds such a high status in the hearts of Warriors fans.
If the team happens to lose on the night he is cheering for the Warriors, just imagine what kind of psychological pressure the other Warriors players will invisibly bear?
"But Tim, I can't not go to every game, right?" Qin Yue asked puzzledly, "Wouldn't it seem like I don't care about the team's life or death?"

Grover smiled and said, "Wait until the second half of the season before you go to the scene, because when everything is settled, your presence will not affect the performance of your teammates, but will only provide a positive signal to everyone."

After a pause, Grover added: "I think the Warriors fans and your teammates in the second half of the season will need you to be at home more than ever."

In his daily interactions with Grover, Qin Yue discovered that in addition to being good at tapping the potential of players, Grover is also a business expert who is proficient in marketing and packaging.

No wonder Jordan relied so much on this legendary trainer.

but
Although he couldn't go to watch the Warriors game in person, Qin Yue, who was producing "Qin Says Sports", found a way to relieve his loneliness after the initial stage of recovery.

In late November, at the invitation of Brother Dell, Qin Yue appeared at the Wildcats' home court and immediately set off the entire stadium.

On the night of the game, Dell Curry hugged Qin Yue with excitement and said, "I was just looking for some advice from you on choosing an agent for Stephen, but I didn't expect you to take the time to come and watch Stephen's game."

Seeing this, Qin Yue, who had formed an indissoluble bond with the Curry family as early as the God's Chosen Training Camp, smiled and said, "Dale, do you still remember the bet I made with you back then?"

Hearing this, Old Curry nodded and said, "Of course I remember, but..."

"Just what?" Qin Yue said to Old Curry, "Does my good brother Dell Curry want to go back on his word?"

"Of course not." Turning his gaze to Qin Yue, Old Curry said with embarrassment, "It's just that Stephen's growth trajectory has exceeded my expectations. You know, he is now likely to be selected with the fifth pick in the first round next year."

three years ago.

At the God's Chosen Training Camp at that time, Qin Yue told Curry Sr. in no uncertain terms that his son Stephen Curry would definitely become famous in the NBA in the future.

And bet with the other party that as long as Curry has the opportunity to play in the NBA in the future
Then when Curry ran for the draft, he could only try out for the Warriors.

Originally, regarding this bet, Old Curry thought it was just a polite remark from Qin Yue to him.

But who could have thought that while playing for the Wildcats, the once unknown three-star high school student would actually step by step become famous throughout the United States?
According to ESPN's draft predictions, Curry will most likely be selected between the fifth and tenth pick in the first round in 2009.

This draft position determines that Curry not only has broad draft prospects, but also, to a certain extent, Curry can in turn choose his favorite team by trying out for teams holding high draft picks.

In the NBA, all rookies when participating in the draft must be looking forward to running back and forth with the teams that are expected to select them.

then
After Qin Yue talked about the bet again, old Curry was immediately in a dilemma.

Because he knows very well that the Warriors are the team Curry least wants to play for right now.

Why is Curry unwilling to play for the Warriors?

Old Curry suspected that this was probably related to the bullying that his good brother Qin Yue inflicted on Curry at the God's Chosen Training Camp that year.

Although three years ago, in the eyes of old Curry, Qin Yue’s bullying was just to help Curry grow better.

But in the past three years
Whenever Curry recalled the scene when Qin Yue bullied him late at night, he would curl up in his bed and shiver.

"He would insult me or even hit me at any time." Curry said with a look of grievance, "I don't want to play for the Warriors, let alone be his teammate." In addition, compared to the Warriors
The New York Knicks, who are still in a slump this season and are very likely to draft him next year, are obviously Curry's favorite team.

The Knicks have officially hired Mike D'Antoni to coach this summer.

If possible, Curry certainly wants to play for D'Antoni, who is better at coaching guards, rather than go to the Warriors and hang out with the water cooler.

After all, the Warriors' current core guard is Steve Nash.

How can Curry have the confidence to get playing time from this old but strong two-time MVP that can help him grow quickly?

So no matter what, there is no way Curry would agree to try out only for the Warriors next year.

However.
The more Curry wanted to resist at this moment, the more Qin Yue wanted to personally train this three-point god of future generations.

"Dale, Stephen can only try out for the Warriors next year." Qin Yue said to Old Curry in an unquestionable tone, "This is the promise you made to me three years ago."

At this moment, looking at Qin Yue's flaming eyes, it was old Curry who felt like a nobody.

It is true that Curry is no longer the same as he was before.

But three years ago, apart from Qin Yue who was optimistic about this three-star high school student, even old Curry probably didn't think highly of his own son.

Moreover, in the past three years, no matter what advice Old Curry asked Qin Yue for about Curry, Qin Yue would basically tell him everything he knew.

Therefore, if he and Curry unilaterally breached the contract, even if it was just a verbal promise, old Curry would feel guilty.

"Don't worry, no matter which team Stephen wants to play for next year, I will ensure that the Warriors will get a pick that can ensure he is selected." Qin Yue said with a devilish smile like Duncan, "But if he dares to break the contract, don't blame me for making him look at the water dispenser for an entire season in his rookie season."

After a pause, Qin Yue added: "Dale, you should know that I always keep my word."

Hearing this, after taking a deep breath, old Curry, who already felt guilty, quickly said, "Stephen will only try out for the Warriors next year."

Two hours later.

Curry, who scored 30 points for the Wildcats that night, officially learned the devastating news from old Curry.

"He's threatening me! I don't want to play for the Warriors." Curry said in frustration, "The Warriors already have Steve Nash. They are a championship-contending team. There's no way I can get much playing time with the Warriors."

Seeing this, Curry said to Curry as a person who had experienced this: "Stephen, think about it from another perspective. How many players in this league want to play for the Warriors? They are indeed a championship team, but isn't it a good thing for you to have a chance to win the championship at the beginning of your career?"

good thing?

If it were any other championship contending team, Curry would not resist.

But since this is a championship-contending team led by Qin Yue, how could Curry not resist?

In Curry's eyes, Qin Yue is an absolute devil.

He always enjoys bullying and insulting young players.

And they say that this is to help young players grow better.

Curry is not Durant, who can regard Qin Yue as his idol after being bullied by Qin Yue again and again.

This seemingly low-key baby-faced killer has always had a proud self-esteem.

Moreover, as he gradually built up his confidence in making a name for himself in the NBA in the future through college basketball, Curry has always longed to join an NBA team in the future where he can fully realize his value.

But now, once Qin Yue returns from injury, this Warriors team will not only fail to provide themselves with the playing time they want, but they will even have to endure endless bullying from Qin Yue.

And just thinking about this
Curry knew that if he dared to disobey the devil Qin Yue, the other party would definitely find ways to get the Warriors to select him and then torture him. He immediately felt that his future career had become bleak.

There is no doubt that this was the day when Stephen Curry's basketball dream was completely shattered.

……

In December
Qin Yue, who is about to celebrate his 25th birthday, finally understood why Jordan secretly played basketball while recovering from his injury.

"I want to go play basketball. I want to see if this damn foot can still move!" During that season, Jordan, who was recovering from injury, said to the Bulls general manager Krause more than once in anger, "I don't want to watch my team fall into the abyss! I have to prove that I can still play basketball!"

However, among the many conflicts between Krause and Jordan, this was definitely the time when Grover supported Krause the most.

Because whenever Jordan was eager to return, Krause would say, "I don't want to be infamous for letting Michael Jordan back on the court too soon."

However, as the holiday progressed, even though we knew in advance that the Warriors would play the regular season with a more relaxed attitude this season.
But Qin Yue, who noticed that the Warriors were only ranked 11th in the Western Conference before the Christmas game, couldn't help but become angry.

He hated that he couldn't fight alongside his teammates who were hungry for a championship because of injury.

Moreover, in order to prevent Qin Yue from making the same bad mistake as Jordan did in the past because of touching the basketball, Grover even confiscated everything related to basketball in Qin Yue's home.

This made Qin Yue, who loved basketball so deeply, almost collapse for a moment.

Fortunately, Grover, who has assisted the old GOAT, has considerable experience in this regard.

"You know, Michael almost ruined his entire career because of that serious injury. The reason was not because of how badly he was injured. It was because during his recovery, he always went against the Bulls' team doctor."

Grover said earnestly: "Especially when he was about to recover from his injury, he almost drove Mark Pfeiffer (then the Bulls trainer) crazy."

According to Farr, Jordan was definitely the most rebellious player he had ever seen in front of doctors. "Believe me, as long as you tell him that he can play for the team, no matter if he has other injuries such as ankle sprains, groin strains, muscle spasms, etc., he will run to the basketball court immediately."

With Grover's comfort, Qin Yue, who could only relieve his boredom through the special training arranged by Evans, entered the new year with his desire to play basketball.

January.

Qin Yue, who was already able to move freely without crutches, wanted to ask Grover for some shooting training.

But Grover was unmoved and said, "Don't even think about it!"

In February, the annual All-Star Weekend is held in Phoenix.

Qin Yue, who could only watch the All-Star Weekend at home this year, had quietly reached a peak of anger over not being able to play basketball.

Fortunately, in February of that year, the news that the Warriors were about to be sold successfully diverted Qin Yue's attention.

In 1995, Chris Cohan, who bought the Warriors for $ million, officially transferred his ownership of the Warriors to Joe Lacob and his partners for a whopping $ million shortly after the All-Star Weekend.

Compared to Qin Yue's memory, the price Lacob paid to buy the Warriors almost doubled.

ESPN called Lacob's acquisition a crazy gamble.

You know, the market value of NBA teams now is not what it will be in the future.

Before the NBA signed that sky-high broadcasting agreement, the Knicks' current market value was just over $600 million.

But in order to ensure that he can become the new owner of the Warriors.
Lacob showed full sincerity to Cohan in the acquisition negotiations.

During the bidding process, Microsoft President Steve Ballmer, who was only willing to give Cohan $600 million at most, said: "Joe Lacob must be crazy. The Warriors are a team that you have to spend money on immediately after taking over. I think the happiest person now must be Chris Cohan, because he made a lot of money in this deal."

In fact, Microsoft's stock price has not risen sharply yet, and Ballmer is not as rich as he will be in the future.

Otherwise, he would definitely make Cohan an even crazier offer.

Lacob successfully completed the acquisition of the Warriors.

The first thing he did after taking office was to meet Qin Yue.

"I'm just the owner of this team. The Messiah owns this team," Lacob told reporters on the day the acquisition was completed. "This is his team and it always will be."

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