To be more precise, it should be three, because before these two, Sloan had already announced during the Nets championship parade that he would resign as the Nets head coach and become a team consultant.

Then these two things had a big impact on the Nets.

Riley's fate cannot be said to be indirectly related to Sloan's resignation, it is entirely directly related.

He wasn't sure about Sloan's coaching, but when the Nets changed coaches, his confidence suddenly came back.

Just like when he was with the Heat, he saw the Knicks' hope of regaining the championship.

Or, his expectation is more than just a championship.

As for Phil Jackson.

Walken Dean immediately tried to contact "Zen Master" after seeing the news.

Compared with these current candidates, Jackson's level is obviously higher.

Of course it would be best if he could come.

The call came through, and Walken Dean heard that Jackson was interested in coaching the Nets.

But in the end, Jackson declined the invitation because he needed a rest.

His polite refusal was actually different from Cole's.

As long as the Lakers don't reach the Finals this year, he might agree.

But now the Lakers were defeated by the Nets in the finals. If he joins the Nets, he will be the NBA coach's version of "shooting against the enemy"!

He has already achieved success and there is no need to bear such a big reputation for winning the championship.

So in the end, Walken Dean could only interview the coaches as originally planned.

That will take a while.

…

A golf course in Charlotte is sunny and sunny.

Lin Ying is playing golf with Jordan here.

Lin Ying found that compared to basketball, golf is indeed a much more difficult sport.

Because when playing basketball, the ball is in your hands, and whether you can make the shot depends on your touch.

But there is a golf club between the golf ball and the person, and that kind of indirect control is maddening.

It's like... scratching an itch.

And this cannot be solved by brute force.

It's also a ball game, with every other row like a mountain.

After playing for a while, the two of them sat in the shade and chatted.

"You should practice it, it's a great exercise."

After Jordan sat down, he took out a cigar, handed one to Lin Ying, and then lit it himself.

"In 2007, I played a game with Tiger Woods, and more than 30,000 people came to watch that game."

After Jordan took a puff of his cigar, he told Lin Ying about the benefits of playing golf.

This is a way of socializing, especially among the elite.

"I'll try my best."

Lin Ying did not refute Jordan's face.

But he really doesn't have much interest in this thing. As for socializing, this is not the only way.

"It's funny. It was also in 2007 when I saw you for the first time in Crazy 3. At that time, I thought that although this guy didn't play well, he was really a headache. In the end, North Carolina won that game because of you guys.

Win?"

Jordan said and looked at Lin Ying.

"us."

Lin Ying was deeply impressed by that game, because when he saw Jordan on the court, he felt... the game was stable.

Of course, you definitely couldn't say this in front of Jordan.

"I knew those guys were unreliable. I told them how to play, but they couldn't do anything. Is playing basketball so difficult?"

Jordan complained while holding a cigar.

At this time, a cool breeze blew by, and Lin Ying smelled a faint smell of sea.

"Well, it's not difficult."

Lin Ying replied calmly.

Jordan was stunned, glanced at Lin Ying, and then burst into laughter.

This guy is interesting.

He originally thought that Kobe was special enough, but he didn't expect Lin Ying to be even more special than Kobe.

But you are right, how can a rookie who can offer Grover an annual salary of 2 million per year be ordinary?

"I watched your 58-point game. It was very good, but your breakthrough step was too small. I don't mean the first step, but the second step."

Jordan talked about basketball-related topics.

"So how do I improve?"

Lin Ying perked up when he heard this.

He had promised Jordan to play golf before, not just to quarrel with Jordan.

After all, besides playing basketball, Jordan did other things, whether it was gambling, baseball, or even being a boss.

"Well, let's make a bet. If you win the bet, I will teach you."

Jordan was indeed addicted to gambling, and few people may know that Barkley was led astray by him.

"What if you lose the bet?"

Lin Ying asked.

"I lost my bet..."

Jordan said and looked at Lin Ying with a smile,

"You come to Charlotte."

Phew~

Lin Ying now knew why Jordan wanted to play golf with him.

Sure enough, there is no free lunch in the world.

But there is one thing to say: Jordan's invitation method is extremely weak.

God was indeed fair, giving Jordan unparalleled basketball talent, and then crazily weakening it in other aspects.

"I can't bet on this."

Lin Ying refused directly.

Although he does want to continue to improve himself to ensure that he can control and play in white-hot space as soon as possible.

But he will not easily decide his career direction just for this reason.

"I can impart my basketball skills to others."

Jordan continued.

"I really can't bet on this."

Lin Ying's attitude was also very firm.

Jordan sighed slightly disappointedly.

"Then, if you lose, treat me to a meal."

Jordan then changed his tune.

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment, this condition was too drastic.

"So what are we betting on?"

Lin Ying asked.

"Bet on whether my next shot will be a bogey, an eagle or a birdie."

Jordan said, putting down his cigar and picking up his golf clubs.

These are all terms in golf. Bogey means finishing one stroke better than the set par, birdie means one stroke less, and eagle means two strokes less.

"Little bird."

Lin Ying made a decisive bet.
To be continued...