"So, you've decided to go, right?"

Paul Allen sat behind his desk and glanced at the brand new championship trophy on his desk.

Three consecutive championship dynasties.

Paul Allen dared to spend money, very dare to spend money, so before Wayne joined the team, the Trail Blazers were simply a garbage contract-making machine.

As early as the 2002-03 season, the Trail Blazers had already built a billion-dollar lineup that was ahead of its time.

Pippen, who was in serious decline, earned nearly 20 million in annual salary with the Trail Blazers.

The hard-to-discipline Tianzun was able to earn 17 million from the Trail Blazers that year.

Rain Man Kemp, who is seriously out of shape, can even earn 13 million.

Paul Allen has always been very bold in spending money, but to be honest, even though he was so bold in spending money, he never dared to think about establishing a dynasty.

His idea at the time was very simple: spend money to find a way for the Trail Blazers to win a championship and become a powerful team in the Western Conference.

Just one will do!

dynasty?

There is everything in the dream.

But what now?

Wayne won five championship trophies for the Trail Blazers and established a dynasty.

Although some time has passed since the Trail Blazers won their third championship, looking back now, Allen still feels that it is extremely fantasy.

It seems like taking all the high draft picks to draft Wayne happened yesterday.

But in a blink of an eye

Wayne actually said he was retiring.

Well, today is already July 5th, the NBA free agent transfer market has been open for five days, and the last draft hosted by Stern has also ended.

Of course, Wayne did not participate in this year's draft.

Right now, Paul Allen doesn't care about the draft or free agency at all.

Because today, he talked to Wayne for the last time.

Wayne had already expressed his anger to the management, but because the season had not yet ended, the two sides did not discuss Wayne's retirement in detail.

After the season ends, it's time for the draft and preparations for the grand championship parade.

In addition, Allen also wanted to give Wayne a few days to calm down, so it was not until today that Paul Allen was finally able to discuss this topic in depth with Wayne.

What if Wayne changes his mind after experiencing the championship parade and resting for a few days?

Speaking of this year's championship parade, in addition to being grand, the biggest feeling it gives people is warmth.

When the parade reaches its final stop, the Rose Garden.

People all over the city gathered together and cheered wildly for the heroes of the city.

The final speech session, normally, belongs to the players.

But this time, in order to highlight the importance of three consecutive championships, all city leaders were asked to give a speech.

Wayne almost fell asleep on the spot.

But finally, something special came.

This year’s championship parade also arranged speeches by ordinary team staff and fan representatives!

So, after the leader spoke, a teenage fan came up.

He was a leukemia patient and once lost hope in life.

But because he watched the Trail Blazers game and watched Wayne grow from scratch, he was inspired and gained the courage to face life.

There is also a stadium staff member who is a single mother.

Well, the most indispensable thing for the Zi Mi Li family is single mothers.

Although I have a job with the Trail Blazers, I still have a heavy burden because I have four children at home.

However, the benefits Wayne gives to her staff every New Year and holidays, and the fact that every year's playoff bonuses belong to the staff, have slightly improved the lives of her and many colleagues.

In addition, the Trail Blazers have been winning championships in recent years, so their income is very good, and the change of direction has increased their income.

Moreover, in the past few years, her child was sick and hospitalized. Wayne also visited her child in the hospital and paid all the hospitalization expenses.

Therefore, in her opinion, Wayne is not just a basketball player, but the light of the entire city.

Wayne had some impressions of this employee. In fact, Wayne had not only visited her family over the years, but most of them were for charitable purposes.

Since making money, Wayne has invested heavily in philanthropy.

Not only in Ugly Country, but also in his own motherland, Wayne has naturally done a lot of charity work.

If charity in China is mostly just for show, then when Wayne does charity in China, he is sincere.

He built countless basketball courts for rural schools, but no one would talk about these things all day long.

Regarding charity, Wayne has been very enthusiastic since he was brought on by Chairman Yao.

First, isn’t it nice to pluck out the wool of capitalism and spread the glory of socialism?

Secondly, for Wayne, these small sums of money can help people in need, which is not a bad thing at all.

Third, it can also increase your popularity.

Why not do it?

It's just that Wayne didn't expect that in his eyes, these trivial things were worth mentioning in others' eyes, but they were enough to be remembered for a lifetime.

These two links made Wayne very moved.

It turns out that people here's love for him is no longer limited to basketball.

His influence in Portland has long gone beyond basketball.

Seeing Wayne hugging the fans and seeing the employee shed tears of gratitude, Allen once felt that it was impossible for Wayne to leave this place.

But he didn't expect that Wayne's attitude would remain firm today.

Although Allen is the boss, he has also thought of many words of persuasion before.

But when he met Wayne face to face, he realized that he could not ask Wayne to stay at all.

Because everything the Trail Blazers have now was given by Wayne.

Yes, Paul Allen gave Wayne money, lots and lots of money.

But this is not a big favor, because even if Wayne is not in the Trail Blazers, there are still people who are willing to give the money, and they are rushing to give it.

Don't look at the team owners complaining about Wayne every day, but if they have the opportunity to sign Wayne...

hehe.

Everyone licks the dog!

Without Wayne and Paul, Blades will still make money. But without Wayne, the Trail Blazers may not be able to win these three consecutive championships.

It's not that Wayne was lucky to have a boss like Allen, but that Allen was lucky to spend his money on the most deserving people.

Therefore, Wayne really does not owe the Trail Blazers anything, and Allen also feels that he cannot use his status as a boss to prevent Wayne from pursuing the life he wants.

So, after talking for a long time, Allen finally asked: "So, you have decided to go, right?"

Wayne smiled and nodded: "Yes, I have thought about it for a long time. I think it is time for my life to enter the next stage.

Thank you Alan, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the team.

I just want to change my lifestyle, I hope you don’t think too much about it.”

Paul Allen was stunned for a few seconds, then he forced out a smile and nodded to Wayne.

"Well, I can understand. Then, I wish you a happy life in the future, Wei.

Of course, you should come and visit the team more often when you have time. You are already part of the team's culture.

Don't worry, whether it's a box or a seat close to the first row, you can come at any time and it's available at any time.

If you want to work in the team management in the future, I will welcome you with open arms.

By the way, I wish you a happy birthday in advance. I will be there tomorrow."

"Oh, don't say happy birthday. In the past, when I celebrated my birthday, I thought I was one year older. Now when I celebrate my birthday, I think I am one year older.

Tomorrow, I will be 30 years old, I can’t believe it.”

Wayne pouted, his 30th birthday, a day that seemed far away, was tomorrow.

Tomorrow, July 6, is his 30th birthday, so Wayne, who never celebrates birthdays, has invited all his friends to his home for a party tomorrow to celebrate his birthday together.

At that time, in addition to teammates, there will also be many former teammates, opponents, business partners, agents, bosses, etc. All kinds of people will come.

And Wayne also plans to announce his retirement on such an occasion tomorrow.
To be continued...