20th, the Raptors held their championship parade in Toronto.

Compared to last year, this year, at the suggestion of Raptors owner Chad, the Raptors' championship parade included more Chinese elements.

For example, on both sides of the Raptors' championship float, in addition to the Raptors' official mascot, there were also two Chinese dragons made of flowers.

In addition, Chad also invited the best pastry chefs from all over Canada.

On a temporary "Chinese Snack Street", fans participating in the parade were offered traditional Chinese pasta dishes such as dumplings and baozi for free.

It must be said that stingy as he may be, in terms of dedication, all NBA teams except the Rockets can outshine them in this regard.

According to the news Chad revealed to reporters at the championship parade, the Raptors have officially submitted a special application to the league.

That is, the team hopes to wear Chinese-version Raptors jerseys next season.

In the past two years, since Su Feng came to Toronto, the Chinese community in Canada has become the main support group for the Raptors.

In addition, after Stern completed the construction of the NBA's cross-sea bridge with China, many sponsors from China have contacted the Raptors.

Therefore, in Chad's view, this move by the Raptors can not only further win the favor of Chinese fans, but also respond to Stern's call.

Unsurprisingly, Su Feng believes that Stern will quickly approve Chad's application, which demonstrates extremely high political awareness.

It is worth mentioning that two days ago, Nike officially announced the news of the next generation of Su Feng's "Phenomenon" series of shoes.

Judging from the design drawings released by Nike, the next generation of the "Phenomenon" series will also be composed of a large number of Chinese elements.

Moreover, in addition to the regular version, Nike is also preparing to launch a limited edition blind box with 8888 pairs worldwide.

After seeing this news, Su Feng felt that it was necessary to have a private exchange with Nike.

Because even if Kobe's toes were used to think about it, Su Feng could guess what the price of the shoe with the number 8888 would be in the future.

Logically speaking, basketball shoes are something you think of as a daily necessity when you first get into the hobby...

But when you get hooked, you will realize that this thing is actually a collectible.

In addition, it is worth mentioning that Panini will release a Su Feng trading card in July this year.

Because only 23 of this trading card will be released worldwide...

Therefore, collectors are already offering high prices online to pre-order this Su Feng trading card.

In his previous life, many star trading cards were auctioned off at sky-high prices in the future, and many star card players did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to buy their own trading cards.

In response, would Su Feng proudly pat his chest and tell those collectors that under his bed, he has a small iron box specifically for storing those trading cards that will be rare in the future?

On the day of the championship parade, tens of thousands of Canadian fans flocked to Toronto from all over North America.

At this time, Toronto's advantage of being sparsely populated also came into play.

Fans watched in an orderly manner along the streets on both sides, and senior officials from Ontario and the mayor of Toronto attended the Raptors' championship parade.

Escorted by the Canadian military, police, fire departments, and other security forces, the climax of the championship parade came when Su Feng delivered his acceptance speech.

At that time, in the city center, Su Feng delivered his speech like a king.

And below, his devout believers expressed their love for Su Feng with waves of cheers.

Anyway, what Su Feng said is not important...

The important thing is that after successfully defending the title this year, the Raptors fans felt that the Raptors would become the next dynasty team in the NBA.

Tracy McGrady bid farewell to the Raptors fans at the championship parade.

This was Su Feng's suggestion to him.

That is, after helping the Raptors win two championships, instead of being labeled a "traitor" in the future, why not leave generously?

In his previous life, many stars were resented by the fans of their original teams after leaving.

The main reason is that the fans of these teams felt they had been deceived.

Therefore, after communicating with the Raptors' management, McGrady chose to officially bid farewell to the Raptors at the championship parade.

First, this would allow teams interested in him to discuss with his agent in advance.

Second, this would also prevent some radical Raptors fans from treating him as an enemy in the future.

However...

What made McGrady feel heartbroken was that although many people on the scene tried to persuade him to stay when he said goodbye, the fans on the scene forgot about this "sad" thing the next second after Su Feng took the microphone from him.

"What? Tracy, you're leaving the Raptors?"

What's even more incredible is that Vince Carter was the last player on the Raptors to know that McGrady would be leaving next season.

On the float, with his arm around McGrady's shoulder, Su Feng asked curiously, "Tracy, are you sure you didn't mention this to Vince before?"

McGrady spread his hands helplessly, "Actually, I've hinted at it to him no less than 100 times before."

After looking back at Carter's silly expression, Su Feng nodded, "With your cousin's IQ, there's a high probability that he wouldn't understand your hints."

McGrady smiled awkwardly and didn't answer.

After the successful conclusion of the championship parade, the Raptors players' official vacation also began.

Because of the Olympic Games this summer, Su Feng will train in Toronto until August before flying to Sydney to join the Chinese men's basketball team.

Wang Zhizhi, Battelle, and Hu Weidong will train with Su Feng in Toronto.

As for Yao, he will first participate in the draft before joining Su Feng and the others.

In this life, even if Yao is selected with the first overall pick in the draft, it will be difficult to hear boos.

Because Philadelphia announced their draft plan in advance, many people in Pennsylvania now regard Yao as the team's savior for next season.

According to Su Feng and Davis's discussion, the Raptors will trade away all their draft picks before the start of the draft.

Since there is nothing good to be found in the 2000 draft, Su Feng does not plan to go bargain hunting in the draft.

Originally, in the second round, the Raptors could have found a way to trade up to pick Michael Redd...

But because Su Feng stirred the gears of history in this life, this plan has been abandoned by Su Feng.

In Su Feng's previous life, Michael Redd was originally selected by the Bucks with the 14th pick in the second round in the 2000 draft.

Before DeAndre Jordan entered the league, Redd should be considered one of the rookies who sat the longest at the draft.

Because before the start of the draft, Redd's draft prospects were at their best, even entering the lottery.

However, due to his poor workout performance, Redd almost shot himself on the spot after the draft started.

The reason for his poor workout performance was related to the general animosity towards three-pointers at this time.

In addition, Redd's poor touch during the workout, many teams labeled him as having poor shot selection.

Unfortunately, in this life, because someone has led the team to prove the value of three-pointers in the Finals for two consecutive years, the reasons that would have made Redd covered in dust have now become Redd's advantages.

Not long after participating in the Jazz's workout, the Jazz's coach, Sloan, took a fancy to this young wing player with big elbows.

As a result, the Raptors did not put any more effort into Redd.

After all, Redd is not the most suitable choice for the Raptors after McGrady leaves.

"When I participated in the McDonald's All-American Game, a teammate left a deep impression on me."

After the championship parade, Su Feng said to Davis.

Hearing this, Davis thought for a while and said, "What's his name?"

"Stephen Jackson."

...

North America, Dominican Republic.

For the proud Stephen Jackson, only he himself knows how he has spent the past three years.

As an NBA castoff, this young man, who was once as famous as Su Feng, Kobe, and others in high school, was once forced to play in the Australian league for a living after being abandoned by the NBA.

However, after getting into a fight with the local natives, he was soon driven to Venezuela.

In Venezuela, due to Jackson's tough personality, he even formed a life-and-death friendship with the local gang leader.

Unfortunately, due to his conceited personality, Jackson was exiled again after a conflict with his teammates.

And in the Dominican Republic...

After seeing the news that Kobe and Su Feng had established great careers in the NBA, Jackson's former edges and corners had long been smoothed out by these three years of hard life.

Never before had there been such a day, such a moment...

Jackson was so eager to return to the NBA, to return to the United States.

He swore to God that as long as a team was willing to give him a chance, he would be willing to do anything.

As the saying goes, without experiencing the beatings of society, one does not know the power of society.

When he celebrated his 22nd birthday in April this year, Jackson made his most sincere vow to God.

Oh, God, please give me another chance!

Just one chance is enough!

I want to play basketball well, I want to play in the NBA!

Unfortunately, even though Jackson sincerely wanted to repent, when his agent sent his resume back to the NBA, he received the following response:

We don't need a player who only knows how to fight and cause trouble, that was the reply.

Therefore, gradually...

Jackson felt his heart was dying.

Maybe, he will never be able to return to the NBA in this life.

Maybe, dominating the leagues of various small countries is his destiny in this life.

However...

One day, just as Jackson was drowning his sorrows in alcohol, he received shocking news from his agent.

"Stephen, the Raptors are willing to offer you a summer league contract.

They said that as long as you can prove that your condition is good enough to play in the NBA, they will offer you a guaranteed minimum salary contract."

Huh?

Toronto Raptors!?

Am I freaking deaf?

Jackson was shocked.

He subconsciously threw away the wine bottle in his hand.

Then, after tidying up his hairstyle, he asked in an almost trembling voice, "Buddy, I didn't hear wrong, did I? Is it really the Toronto Raptors?"

On the phone, his agent was stunned for a moment before answering, "Yes, Stephen, it's the Toronto Raptors that just defended their championship."

Bang—!

"Stephen, are you fighting with someone again?" On the phone, after hearing a sudden loud noise, Jackson's agent asked.

After a pause, Jackson replied, "No... I'm not fighting with anyone, I just accidentally... accidentally knocked over a bottle of health supplements."

"Okay, Stephen, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I don't want you to miss it again because of those things," Jackson's agent said on the phone.

Hearing this, Jackson patted his chest and said, "How is that possible? Buddy, you know I haven't fought with anyone for a long time, I've always been a good boy."

Cough...

Good...

Good boy?

On the phone, Jackson's agent almost choked to death from Jackson's words.

Because this agent still remembered that he had just bailed Jackson out of the local police station a few weeks ago.

But oh well...

As Jackson's agent, even though he knew that Jackson had all kinds of bad records, he still had a glimmer of hope for Jackson.

After all, if he can't get back the money he advanced for Jackson, then he will really want to die.

And in Toronto, just after Raptors general manager Glen Grunwald finished contacting Jackson's agent, this general manager, who has always been good at being frugal, looked at Davis with a hesitant expression and said, "That John... actually, we're not really short of money."

Because Stephen Jackson's name is too overbearing, in Grunwald's view, if possible, he would rather add some money than sign Jackson to this Raptors team.

Looking at Grunwald, Davis said, "I've also heard about Stephen's bad records off the court, but Glen, Su told me that Stephen won't cause trouble in Toronto."

"Su... okay.

Since Su said so, we can only trust him for now. Anyway, if we sign him with a minimum salary, we can just cut him." After hearing Davis say Su Feng's name, Grunwald no longer hesitated.

However...

Grunwald always felt that Su Feng was too confident in himself.

Because...

That's Stephen Jackson!

A thug who can make many NBA players shudder even if he doesn't play in the NBA.

However, in the Steel Home, just after Jermaine O'Neal learned that Su Feng planned to invite Jackson to join this Raptors team, Jermaine O'Neal said with a face of excitement, "Would Stephen be willing to join us?"

Su Feng patted Jermaine O'Neal on the shoulder, "If he doesn't join us, I estimate he won't even have the money to buy a hamburger next month."

Unlike those team management who avoid Stephen Jackson, Su Feng and Jermaine O'Neal both know that Jackson is a player who values loyalty very much.

In fact, as early as when he joined the Raptors, Jackson's name had been added to this Black Pearl.

After all, can the Black Pearl be called the Black Pearl without Captain Jack?

It's just that, because he knew that Jackson needed this beating in his early years to mature, Su Feng has never told this plan to a second person.

And now, after McGrady left, Su Feng, who is seriously lacking a sense of security, needs a new bodyguard to increase his sense of security.

Heh...

Ron Artest?

Just thinking back to the bastard who always physically assaulted him in the Eastern Conference Finals, Su Feng was furious.

Just wait...

Next season, I'm going to see who dares to get physical with me!

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