LeBron James, your house got robbed.

As Chen Shuo glanced around, a sense of destiny to make history welled up within him, causing him to abruptly stop himself from speaking.

So he decided to change to a more serious opening:

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is where your NBA career begins."

"Please remember this day in the future when you give your championship acceptance speech, your Hall of Fame induction speech, or your autobiography."

Of the five players, Irving was the first to respond to Chen Shuo.

He looked intently at Chen Shuo, completely convinced by the mention of the championship and the Hall of Fame in their conversation.

"Of course, I will tell my children about this day, and tell them that the legend begins here."

Before the draft, Kyrie Irving already knew that he was destined to be selected by Cleveland.

Therefore, I have been paying close attention to the Cavaliers' movements.

When he heard Chen Shuo announce the season's goals to reporters at the press conference, Irving thought it was so cool.

There are always people who knowingly do the impossible, just like their idols.

Kyrie Irving loves this goal.

Unlike most people, Irving believed in Chen Shuo's goals and was always ready to fight for them.

Chen Shuo smiled and nodded to Owen, then looked around at the others; no one else spoke.

Klay tried to raise his nostrils even higher, while Kawhi remained even more silent.

Upon hearing Chen Shuo's words, Danny Green tried to sit up straight and responded to Chen Shuo with body language.

After receiving Grant's call, he immediately flew to New York.

He was selected by the Cavaliers as a second-round pick in 2009, sent down to the Development League, and was waived a year later.

Throughout his career, he repeatedly found himself in short-term contracts, playing in the Development League, and being cut.

He desperately wanted an opportunity, but in this situation, he couldn't bring himself to ask.

Whether it's winning a championship, being inducted into the Hall of Fame, or writing an autobiography.

Everything seemed so distant to him; he didn't even know where he would be playing next season.

As for Chandler Parsons at the very back, he was increasingly puzzled and confused, leaving only his handsome face behind.

He was informed of the invitation tonight after being selected by the Cavaliers in the second round.

Chen Shuo delivered his opening remarks with a great deal of ceremony, even though he had no idea what the point of such a ceremony was.

Let's get straight to the point.

"I'm sure you're all very curious."

"On draft night, this special night, you should have been celebrating with your family and friends."

"I've gathered you all here overnight. You're not allowed to bring your agents, family, or brothers. This is a private meeting."

Chen Shuo understood that for a rising star, being selected was tantamount to being on the honor roll, and he should have been able to enjoy all the wonders of Chang'an in a single day.

But he had his reasons for doing so, and at the same time, he believed in the resolve and character of these people.

"First, I have two pieces of news to tell you, one good news and one bad news, as usual."

"The good news is, welcome to the NBA."

"The bad news is that this league is about to be shut down."

Irving asked in surprise:

"How is that possible?"

Chen Shuo glanced at the others.

Green and Parsons, both second-round picks, probably felt they didn't have much of a say at the moment, so it was better to remain silent for now.

As a second-generation basketball player, Klay should have heard about this long ago.

As for Kawhi Leonard, it's not at the level where he would take the initiative to speak up.

Chen Shuo could only briefly recount what had happened:

"The previous collective bargaining agreement was in effect from 05 and expired at the end of this season."

"More than half of the 30 owners on the league's board of directors are dissatisfied with their share of BRI (basketball-related revenue), and the conflict is irreconcilable."

Chen Shuo paused for a moment, and seeing that no one spoke, continued:

"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as your agreement."

"Of course you don't need to worry. The league may be shut down temporarily, but it won't be shut down forever."

"Neither the owners nor the players' union will allow this situation to continue indefinitely, after all, the league generates nearly $40 billion in commercial value every year."

Chen Shuo briefly mentioned it before quickly getting to the main point.

"What really worries me is that once the league goes into a lockout, teams will be prohibited from making player trades, signings, or contacting players, and players will be prohibited from using NBA team training facilities, training, or contacting staff."

"Based on past cases, this is very likely to happen."

"By then, it would already be against the rules for me to sit here with you."

"That's why I chose to bring this conversation forward."

Chen Shuo stopped and looked at each player one by one, confirming their identities with his eyes.

"Each of you is a player I personally selected."

"Even though you've never met me before, I can assure you that you are seen as the core of the team's future."

"So I can't let you guys figure out how to face the NBA on your own during the most important summer of your lives."

Chen Shuo clasped his hands together and continued speaking:

"You are lucky to have a senior member of the team who is willing to help you."

"Anderson Varejao, the team's most senior player, is a good guy, and you'll like him very quickly."

Chen Shuo tapped his fingers on the table, the sound, though not loud, was particularly noticeable on the long table.

"Next, I'm going to talk about today's main point."

"Varejao did this to help you adapt to the NBA better."

"I paid out of my own pocket to rent a great arena in Cleveland."

Although Kawhi remained silent, his mind was constantly working, and he vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

But he still listened attentively to Chen Shuo's speech.

"He even paid out of his own pocket to rent a villa for you."

Irving frowned first; he didn't like being restricted in his freedom.

Chen Shuo didn't stop talking:

"By the way, he also paid out of his own pocket to hire some excellent coaches."

The five people in the row, upon hearing this, were all wearing faces full of utter confusion.

"These include the Spurs' shooting coach, Chip England; strength and conditioning coach, Rob McClanahan; and Mike Langabady, the renowned defensive coach."

"You will begin a training camp lasting at least three months under their guidance, focusing on physical fitness, defense, and shooting."

Chen Shuo mentioned these names with some pride, as it had taken a lot of effort to assemble this impressive lineup.

The list was compiled by Chen Shuo from memory.

Of the three, Chip is the most famous among fans. As a shooting coach in the Spurs system, he improved the shooting of players like Parker and Leonard. After moving to the Thunder, he significantly improved the team's three-point shooting percentage.

Chip's problem is that he is still under contract and is a shooting assistant coach on the Spurs' coaching staff. Gilbert used some personal connections to persuade the Spurs owner to allow Chip to train other players during the offseason.

Of course, it's also because the Spurs don't have many new players this season, and the veterans need more rest to allow their bodies to recover to their best condition.

Rob McLanahan, 10 years later, is as famous among players of this era as Tim Glover was during Jordan's time.

He provides physical training courses for stars such as Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, and Kevin Love. He is an absolute practical coach, and his level of expertise needs no further explanation.

However, McLanahan was easier to deal with than Chip, and took the job after Gilbert wielded the big stick of money.

However, he spends half the week traveling to other places to serve other players, making him a master of time management.

Defensive coach Mike Langabady is relatively low-key, but his ability is beyond doubt.

Langabadi was an academic defensive coach in his early years, specializing in defensive discipline and positioning. He tailored his teaching to individual players, knowing how to "put the right person in the right position" and assign suitable defensive roles to different players within the defensive system.

After entering the NBA in 03, he worked for the Cavaliers and experienced the philosophy of "LeBron on offense, Brown on defense" under Mike Brown's coaching.

In 07, he moved to the Boston Celtics, where he teamed up with Thibodeau to build the Celtics' ironclad defense.

After absorbing the essence of defensive masters Mike Brown and Tom Thibodeau, Langabady officially entered the ranks of defensive specialists and has an excellent reputation among coaches in the league.

This season, Langabady's contract with the Celtics just expired, and the Cavaliers spent a lot of money to acquire this defensive assistant coach.

However, before officially signing the contract, Chen Shuo played a little trick, trying to exploit a loophole in the league by delaying the assistant coach contract's effective date until October.

As Chen Shuo recalled the events, he briefly introduced the coaches to the players.

Upon hearing this, Thompson was the first to realize that he seemed to understand the situation a little better.

All of this was a training camp organized by the team in Varejao's name, but Varejao was chosen as the appropriate entry point in advance.

After all, the league can't stop players from training together on their own initiative.

Having grown up with his father and mingled in California's basketball scene, Klay naturally knew the prices and status of these coaches, which were simply beyond the reach of players of Varejao's caliber.

Chen Shuo picked up his knife and fork, eyeing the stewed veal shank. The knife fell symbolically, and with a gentle bite of the fork, the meat separated from the bone.

After everyone had processed the news, Chen Shuo spoke:

"Next, each of you may ask a question."

"After this meal, the car outside will take you to the airport to board the team's private plane to Cleveland and begin your new life."