Chapter 1 As Charlotte Hornets' All-Time Leading Scorer

Despite being 34 years old, in Su Feng's view, Dell Curry was still one of the most reliable shooters in the league.

Su Feng, who knew more about how much money Raptors owner Chad had in his wallet than Glenwald, had considered everything so thoroughly when he hinted at signing Davis.

If Su Feng remembered correctly, according to the original historical trajectory, Old Curry would first sign a one-year short-term contract with the Bucks next season.

Then, in the offseason of the 99/00 season, he would sign a three-year pension contract with the Raptors, worth a total of $6.2 million.

In Su Feng's previous life, Old Curry's pension contract was definitely one of the most cost-effective deals made by the Raptors' management during this period.

Because the experienced Old Curry could not only provide offensive output on the court, but also play a certain leadership role in the locker room.

In Su Feng's memory, after Old Curry joined the Raptors, the Raptors made the playoffs for three consecutive years, and his eldest son, Stephen Curry, even formed an indissoluble bond with Carter.

And in this life, although the Raptors had undergone considerable changes, in Su Feng's view, Old Curry was even more suitable for this Raptors team.

After all, if you want to play good offense, you can't spread the floor without three-pointers.

In addition, as a "Human Carter Encyclopedia," Su Feng remembered very clearly that in Carter's memoirs, Carter had said that Dell Curry's arrival had greatly helped his shooting at the time.

In the 98/99 season, Carter's three-point shooting percentage was only 28.8% when he first entered the league.

However, in the 99/00 season, under the tutelage of Old Curry, Carter's three-point shooting percentage quickly rose to over 40%.

And in the 00/01 season, Carter not only maintained a three-point shooting percentage of over 40%, but also attempted more than 5 three-pointers per game.

In Su Feng's previous life, the reason why Carter was able to become the most accurate three-point shooter among the Four Guards was not only due to his reasonable style of play, but also due to his early relationship with Old Curry, which helped him avoid many detours.

Although in the NBA talent determines everything, but taking Su Feng as an example, if it weren't for the careful guidance of Mancias, Frazier, and others, how could Su Feng have improved so rapidly?

Su Feng knew very well that Dell Curry was definitely an expert in shooting.

Because in the future, the reason why Stephen Curry was able to become a skyfucker (a player capable of defying logic) was related to the fact that he accepted guidance from his father during the season when he was sidelined with an ankle sprain.

At that time, taking advantage of that injury, Old Curry further corrected Stephen Curry's shooting posture, helping him develop a shooting motion that was only fast and unbreakable.

Of course, Old Curry's shooting training methods may not be applicable to everyone.

But at the very least, his shooting training methods have been historically proven to be able to help Carter.

Therefore, how could Su Feng miss out on a player like Dell Curry who could shine both on and off the court, and even accelerate his Pippen's growth?

In Su Feng's view, since Old Curry's goal in playing basketball had already become providing tuition for the two little Currys, wouldn't the school district housing in Toronto be great?

Su Feng knew that the reason why Old Curry hesitated for a year before choosing to join the Raptors in his previous life was related to the low market in Toronto at this time and the fact that the Raptors were unpopular.

Therefore, from the very beginning, Su Feng did not place his hopes on Glenwald being able to persuade Dell Curry on this point.

Because even if the Raptors' offer was higher than other teams, Old Curry would most likely choose other teams instead of the Raptors.

Therefore, Su Feng had already had friendly communication with Old Curry's two sons before coming to Toronto.

For a child slave like Dell Curry, do you need to persuade him?

As long as Stephen and Seth are taken care of, how could he make any other choice besides coming to Toronto?

In this way, after Glenwald expressed to Dell Curry the Raptors' hope that he could bring his experience to Toronto, Old Curry was dumbfounded.

"Dad! I misjudged you. I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!"

Staring at his adorable big eyes, Stephen Curry looked at his father with a "disappointed" expression.

And Seth Curry, who had decided to join forces with his stupid oni-chan (older brother), bit his father's arm hard.

"Dad! You always say that you and Uncle 'Melo' are good brothers and good friends.

But now, when he needs your help, you're hiding in Charlotte like a coward. I'm so disappointed in you!"

Seth Curry said to his father righteously.

Dell Curry: "......"

Wait......

Am I tripping, are you my sons or Su Feng's sons?

Although Old Curry remembered that he seemed to have said before that he would repay Su Feng...

But this time, it's going to Toronto. In Old Curry's view, if his playing basketball affected his two sons' studies, it would be a huge loss.

It's just...

Looking at his two sons who were extremely disappointed in him, Old Curry also had a temper, okay?

Who said that Dell Curry was a coward?

Isn't it just going to Toronto to play basketball with Su Feng?

To be honest, with Su Feng around, Dell Curry didn't really think going to the Raptors was a bad choice.

And since the Raptors' general manager had said that this invitation had Su Feng's intention in it, then he would just go and support Su Feng, so what?

"I'll put the ugly words first. If I go to Toronto to play basketball, then you'll have to transfer schools.

Don't tell me then that after transferring schools, you don't have any friends to play with."

After thinking for a while, Dell Curry said, touching the heads of the two little Currys.

Okay...

Old Curry might not believe it, but before he made the decision to join the Raptors, Stephen Curry and Seth Curry's hearts had already floated to Toronto...

Heh, with Uncle Su Feng's Gundam here, how could the two little Currys still look down on Charlotte's bicycle?

And Old Curry, who had made the decision to join the Raptors, didn't know that the decision he had made this time would create a timeless story in the future?

……

Speaking of which, while Glenwald was busy leaving a good impression on the target players on Davis's signing list, on the 26th, the Raptors held a press conference to officially welcome Su Feng to the team.

This press conference was personally hosted by Raptors owner Chad Peddie. At the press conference, he excitedly told reporters, "Su is a two-time NBA All-Star starter.

At the same time, he is also the first Chinese player to play in the NBA. I believe that after he joins the Raptors, we will definitely achieve good results under his leadership next season."

And John Davis added, "In the 96/97 season, I had a wonderful collaboration with Su.

I look forward to working together to present exciting games to the fans in Toronto next season after we reunite."

Although Chad and Davis didn't say it explicitly, the reporters at the press conference could hear that these two people meant to help Su Feng establish the image of the leading player in their words.

In the NBA, each team has a tradition of making the leading player public.

First, this can make the team more cohesive and centripetal, and second, it is also to facilitate the distribution of the pie when settling honors in the future.

Raptors owner Chad hoped that Su Feng could renew his contract with the Raptors after his rookie contract expired, so he did whatever would make Su Feng happy.

As for John Davis...

I'm not afraid to stab McGrady and Carter's hearts when I say this, but if the 76ers had made a request to the Raptors for McGrady or the Raptors' draft pick at that time, Davis would have agreed without hesitation.

After all, for Davis, who had coached Su Feng, Su Feng was worth the price, no matter how expensive.

And for Chad and Davis's hints, Su Feng wouldn't refuse for the sake of so-called brotherly feelings.

Because he knew very well that not distinguishing the primary and secondary roles in the team would not only be harmful to him, but also would not be of any benefit to McGrady and Carter at this time.

Therefore, as a responsible "the.king," Su Feng smiled at the reporters before the press conference started:

"Now, the Toronto Raptors are my team!"

And after Su Feng's domineering declaration, some reporters who wanted to stir up trouble at the press conference began to ask him for his opinions on the Raptors.

Don't look at the fact that after Su Feng was traded, some people in the media said that the 76ers didn't lose out, and some said that the 76ers were crazy...

But among the public, whether it was experts or fans, they all agreed that after going to the Raptors, it would be difficult for Su Feng to play as well as he did with the 76ers.

Just as Stern had worried before, even if Su Feng's personal statistics were good, as long as the Raptors were at the bottom of the league every year, then even if Stern wanted to promote Su Feng, he wouldn't be able to.

There was no way, the Raptors at this time were a bad team. Besides Su Feng, the only two cards in this Raptors team were McGrady, a sophomore, and Carter, a rookie.

So, how sinister were the intentions of these reporters who asked Su Feng for his opinion on the Raptors?

Because in their view, no matter how Su Feng answered, they could find fault with it.

It's just...

How could Su Feng, who knew where the Raptors' limits were, fall into the trap?

He said word by word, "I think the sky is the limit for this Raptors team.

Believe me, next season, if you still can't fall in love with basketball after watching the Raptors' games, then I think the sport of basketball has nothing to do with you."

On the side, when he heard Su Feng's statement, Raptors owner Chad subconsciously said a Chinese version of "WTF".

Looking to the sky...

Was this the legendary trash talk?

Was this the charm of the god slayer who jumped onto the technical table and shouted "I want to defeat Michael Jordan" in Chicago?

The reporters at the press conference collectively petrified.

Because Su Feng wasn't just talking nonsense, he was simply Larry Bird incarnate, and he wouldn't rest until he made an astonishing statement!

"Su, are you too confident in yourself and this Raptors team?"

A reporter asked at the press conference.

Hearing this, Su Feng calmly thought for a while and answered earnestly, "In fact, I think I may have underestimated this Raptors team."

Reporters: "......"

Underestimated!?

Do you really know what "underestimated" means?

To be fair, Su Feng felt that he was too innocent.

Because every word he said was the truth.

With Nash at the helm, plus himself and CarMelo, let's not talk about how the Raptors will do next season...

In Su Feng's view, if the Raptors' games next season aren't good to watch, then besides retiring to drive a truck with Jordan, he can't sell meat floss pancakes in this era without social networks, right?

Su Feng's statement seemed very arrogant and crazy, but to be honest, his statement was already as stable as it could be.

After all, you've got a pair of kings, four 2s, four aces, and four kings, can the other side really beat you with 17 cards?

New York, Stern, who was also watching this press conference, after learning of Su Feng's statement...

He didn't know why, but Stern really wanted to announce his retirement tomorrow and hand over all the current mess to Mark.

In Stern's view, Su Feng must be crazy.

"David, I think Su's bold statement may not be a bad thing for us."

Mark, who saw through Stern's thoughts, said to Stern.

And Stern, who felt a headache, looked at his tool man with a curious expression, signaling him to continue.

"David, weren't you always worried that Su would affect his exposure and attention after being traded to the Raptors?

But look, after his remarks came out, people don't even care about labor negotiations anymore.

Now, whether people want to see the excitement or see him make a fool of himself, at least, people are full of interest in the Raptors next season, aren't they?" Mark said.

Stern nodded, feeling that his headache wasn't so bad anymore.

However, after thinking for a while, Stern smiled bitterly and said, "But if Su can't do everything he said today, then..."

"Then his popularity will definitely be affected, right?" Mark added for Stern.

As the saying goes, caring makes you confused. Because he cared too much about Su Feng, Stern found that his judgment seemed to have declined a lot recently.

And after calming down, looking at Mark's smiling face, Stern quickly reacted.

Affected popularity?

Where is Su Feng's current popularity affected?

Even because of this wave of bold words, his topic is even higher, okay?

Moreover, after seriously thinking about Su Feng's statement, Stern found that what Su Feng wanted to do next season was exactly what he had always wanted to do the most.

At the press conference, Su Feng didn't set a flag that he wanted to win several championships. He just said that the Raptors' games next season would be good to watch.

So, the question is...

If you want to make the games good to watch, then the Raptors will definitely play offensive basketball next season, and offensive basketball is exactly what Stern has always wanted to promote, right?

You know, in Su Feng's previous life, Nash was able to win the regular season MVP for two consecutive years, which was directly related to the Suns' gorgeous style of play at that time.

So, after carefully considering it, Stern had made up his mind.

If the Raptors can really play offensive basketball next season, then he, Stern, will definitely support this team.

……

Although there were no social networks in the 90s, Su Feng's bold statement at the press conference still shook the entire North America.

The Raptors fans, who had been suffering for a long time, regarded Su Feng as their savior after reading the news reports.

For Su Feng, who had always been steady, in fact, he had made various preparations before speaking.

No one knew better than Su Feng what the current Raptors team needed most.

Talent, this Raptors team would not lack it.

As for strength, it couldn't be rushed in a short period of time. After all, if the players on this Raptors team were all in their prime, then the NBA would have ended long ago.

To put it bluntly, what this Raptors team lacked most in Su Feng's view was confidence and fighting spirit.

Therefore, as the leader of this Raptors team, if Su Feng was also timid, how could this team launch a heavy attack next season?

Taking a Dota2 professional player from Su Feng's previous life as an example, Nukeduck's saying "Give me Spectre, or I'll cut my hand if we don't win" seemed very arrogant, but when he got Spectre, what his teammates received was more than just encouragement?

Competitive sports, if you don't advance, you retreat. If the Raptors still have slackers next season, then even if you train this team for another two years, it will be useless.

Su Feng, whose "intention was not in the wine," seemed to be showing off, but in fact, what he was planning was much farther than what ordinary people saw.

And just after Su Feng's "bold statement" caused an uproar...

On the 27th, Stephen Curry's Uncle Nash also arrived in Toronto on this day.

As another player obtained by the Raptors through a trade at the draft, Su Feng's "socks brother," Nash, did not receive the treatment of holding a press conference.

After arriving in Toronto, Nash, who had no status, moved into an apartment that Duffy had arranged for him in advance.

It was worth mentioning that Nash's apartment was right next to Su Feng's.

Because Duffy was also Su Feng's agent, Nash was very happy this time when he learned that he would be Su Feng's teammate.

After all, for Nash, who was used to biting socks in Phoenix and was disliked, he missed the memory of Su Feng helping him cover in the Phoenix tryout that year...

……

On the day Nash arrived in Toronto, Su Feng took Kobe, Big Ben, and McGrady to welcome him.

And when everyone was eating together at night, Nash felt a little like crying when he recalled his bench days in Phoenix.

Because in the blink of an eye, two years had passed, and Su Feng and Kobe had now become All-Star starters.

Nash felt like he was trash...

Not to mention comparing himself to Su Feng and Kobe, in Nash's view, even Big Ben, an undrafted player, was living a more exciting life than him now.

As the saying goes, comparing goods, you have to throw them away, and comparing people, you have to die. After dinner, listening to the other four people talking nonsense, Nash was completely melancholy...

And on the side, Su Feng, who saw that Nash's mentality was a little broken, touched his head and smiled, "Steve, be more confident. Next season, you will be our point guard."

Hearing this, Nash glanced at Su Feng in surprise.

Point guard!?

Was he tripping?

"Steve, let me tell you something secretly, but don't tell anyone else.

To be honest, Coach John told me that he was impressed by your organizational talent. In his view, you are currently the best passing point guard in the entire NBA."

Knowing that Nash at this time lacked confidence, Su Feng decided to use John Davis's prestige to give Nash a wave of psychological counseling first.

And Nash, who was fooled by Su Feng, although he didn't quite believe Su Feng's words, he couldn't possibly run to ask John Davis if what Su Feng told him was true, right?

So, just like that, on this night, after Su Feng continuously bombarded Nash's psychological defense line with various things that John Davis had said, Nash even had an impulse to die for a confidant for John Davis, whom he had never met...

Coach John, I want to play basketball!

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ps: Thanks to Qian Yingyouzi for joining the Grand Alliance! Thanks again to Qian Yingyouzi for the previous reward from the Grand Alliance!

ps2: I thought I could code it out in the early morning, but I didn't expect to stay up until now... The second update is here, sleep! Continue to work hard after waking up!