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The second day after making a vacation plan with Bill Duffy, the busy manager left Dallas in a hurry. Although Yiyang and Wen Xue both kept Duffy, let him play in Dallas for a few days before leaving. But for Duffy, who has several players in his hands, the offseason is exactly when he is busy. So the ace manager had to politely rejected the kindness of Yiyang and Wenxue, and boarded the plane early.

But before leaving, Bill Duffy still gave Yiyang an order. "If the Basketball Association's contract requirements are too demanding, don't hesitate and refuse!"

Duffy knows very well that even when Yao Ming joined the national team, the Basketball Association once made an excessive request to confiscate 50% of Yao Ming's income in the NBA. Although this rule was not implemented later, you have to admit that the Chinese Basketball Association is indeed "problematic" in some respects.

Now, China strongly supports players going abroad to play, and there will be no more moves to ask players to pay their wages. But Duffy still kept Yiyang a mind. God knows whether the Basketball Association treats players like Yiyang who have returned from the United States the same?

"Don't worry, Mr. Duffy, I'm not a product of the Chinese Basketball Association. They can't do whatever they want with me." Yiyang smiled, and didn't take this matter too seriously. Yao Ming and the others are forced to join the national team. But what about yourself? The purpose of joining the national team is not simply to play for the country. You are not sincere, there are so many teams waiting for me to join.

In this regard, things about the national team and the entire holiday plan came to an end. From now until July, it is a time to relax and rest for Yiyang.

After playing with Vignali and mother Wen Xue in Dallas for a few days, the Mavericks players finally gathered together again.

On June 19, Nowitzki’s 33rd birthday, all the Germans’ family, friends, and teammates gathered in his villa on the banks of Baiyan Lake. Dirk Nowitzki’s birthday party, the Mavericks players will naturally not be absent.

"Can I really dress like this?" Vignari, who was sitting in the co-pilot, only wore a loose short-sleeved T-shirt and hot pants, and Yiyang was also very casual. Neither of them is the kind of person who likes to be restrained by formal attire, so when they come to participate in this kind of private gathering, Yiyang and Vignali did not plan to appear in suits and shoes.

But looking at the high-end houses and elegant rich people by the Baiyan Lake through the car window, Vignali was a little flustered. The dressing of her and Yiyang seem to be incompatible with the largest wealthy district in Dallas.

"Relax, Dirk's birthday, we should not be so formal." Yiyang said, the car has been driven to the door of Nowitzki's mansion.

At this time, there was already a crowd of people outside the big iron gate of the mansion. Not because there are too many people coming to Dirk's party, but because the villa has been surrounded by reporters.

Seeing Yiyang's heavy pickup truck slowly approaching, the flashes became even more continuous.

"Isn't this a private party?" Yiyang was a little surprised looking at the bunch of reporters gathered at the door of the mansion.

"That's why they can only shoot at the door. If it's not a private party, you might get a close-up shot if you take a sip of wine in it." When she was a model before, Vignali had been used to such party occasions.

She pulled the car door and landed her feet confidently on the ground. Sure enough, the sound of the shutter "click" came out instantly and kept ringing.

After parking the car, Yiyang also walked down, and took the gifts he and Vignali had brought Nowitzki from the back seat. A box of good cigars, this is Yiyang's idea. An oil painting portrait of Nowitzki holding up the O'Brien Cup when he won the championship, this was Vignali’s idea. Yiyang's gifts are more pragmatic, while Vignari's gifts are more Italian literary and romantic.

With these two completely different but full of sincerity gifts, Yiyang and Vignali walked to the iron gate of the mansion.

In front of the door, two strong bodyguards are guarding the "last line of defense". Their purpose here is to prevent any other people from entering.

"We are here to attend..." Before Yiyang had given out the invitation letter for the birthday party, the two bodyguards opened the door directly.

"Okay, Mr. Yi, you don't need to show your invitation letter. Come in, don't murder the film of these reporters again."

Yiyang was taken aback for a moment, and then led Vignali into the door quickly. Just swipe your face card to come in? After this person became famous, it was really different. In the Wood District before, Yiyang has heard the most words. "This is not where you should be, poor boy!"

But now, he can shuttle freely in this high-level birthday party. Life is really unpredictable sometimes.

Walking through a beautiful garden to the backyard of the Nowitzki mansion, Yiyang finally saw the crowd coming to the banquet. At this time, some people in the backyard are playing in the swimming pool, some are drinking and chatting, some are sweating on the tennis court, and some are gathering around the grill for family-style outdoor barbecue activities.

In Yiyang's view, this is no longer like the backyard of a house, but has completely turned into a playground. Everyone enjoys it, and this atmosphere is in sharp contrast to the tense state of everyone a week ago.

What makes Yiyang feel relieved is that this private party really doesn't need to wear formal clothes. Although there are a few people who dress very formally, most people are still very casual. That guy Terry even jumped up and down in the yard wearing only a pair of swimming trunks.

"Hey, Ye, you are finally here, everyone talked about you just now!" Nowitzki's shout spread to every corner of the yard, and everyone turned their heads and stared at Yiyang. , Yiyang and Vignali smiled embarrassedly at everyone.

"Come on, try Dirk’s craftsmanship. This guy makes German sausages and he is really impatient! Seriously Dirk, if you don’t play basketball and specialize in barbecue, you may become a barbecue industry. The legend!" Marion Chong Yiyang, who was wearing sunglasses next to the oven, beckoned. Yiyang and Vignali leaned toward the oven with gifts.

"This is a gift from Vignali and I, Dirk, happy birthday!"

"Oh, thank you, and of course, thank you, this beautiful lady!" Nowitzki happily accepted the gift and opened it on the spot.

Unlike the Chinese, in Chinese people's concept, if you open a gift in front of others, you will be very reckless. Normally, the host will take apart the gifts one by one after all the guests are gone.

But in the Western world, there is no such rule. After receiving the gift, immediately open it face to face. This is the most respectful way in their opinion.

"God, how do you know that I have a good mouth? Thank you for the cigar, also. I have to keep this box of cigars, and wait until the next time I pick up the O'Brien Cup, I'm willing to take it out and light it! "Nowitzki looked at the exquisite humidor and the fragrant cigar inside, his eyes straightened. Nowitzki didn't smoke cigars before. He had such a hobby and had to be bestowed by Terry and Kidd. But once you enter this pit, it's difficult to get out again.

The cigars that Yiyang gave to Nowitzki are indeed pure and good products. The Gosba cigars produced in Cuba cost as much as 4,000 RMB each. Although Yiyang was recommended to him by someone, he didn't know cigars himself. But in Nowitzki's view, this gift is full of sincerity.

After that, Nowitzki opened up Vignali's gift again. When a beautiful oil painting was displayed in front of the Germans, he suddenly laughed.

"This may be the most special gift I have received today! Thank you Vignali, I will hang it in my living room!"

Happy Nowitzki handed the cigar and the painting to the servant, then took two glasses of wine and handed it to Yiyang and Vignali. "Thank you for coming to my birthday party, come on, let's drink this glass first."

The host raised a toast, and Yiyang and Vignali were naturally not easy to refuse. The three of them raised their glasses and drank them all in one fell swoop. With the catalysis of alcohol, Nowitzki believes that Yiyang and Vignali can also integrate into the party more quickly.

"By the way, why didn't Madam come?" Yiyang and Vignali are not married yet, so Nowitzki's "madam" here refers to Yiyang's mother, Wen Xue.

Nowitzki has not forgotten his experience in inviting Yiyang’s family to spend Christmas with Yiyang last year. Yiyang’s mother is a great woman. She has not only given to Nowitzki, but also for Nowitzki’s family. deep impression.

"She was afraid that the young people's party would look out of place when she came, so she asked me to bring her blessings."

"It turned out to be so, it doesn't matter. When I have time, I will visit my door myself!" Nowitzki looked very interested. After all, the recent experience of the Germans is indeed wonderful and wonderful.

Life is like a dream, and Nowitzki must be so emotional about his life. Because just a few days ago, the "German Chariot" just ushered in the first championship in his career. This 33rd birthday certainly means a lot to him.

After talking with Nowitzki, Yiyang and Vignali also joined the party. Vignali was more open, so she quickly played with other people. Yiyang was relatively silent and restrained, only occasionally raising his glass to chat with people he met.

However, Yiyang discovered that at this party where even Cardinal was crazy about playing, there was a person like himself, always holding a glass of wine and looking at everything around him with a smile. Neither excludes, but also does not take the initiative to join.

This person is the NBA legendary shooter and the most important player introduced by the Mavericks mid-season-Peja Stojakovic.

"What's the matter, Peja, aren't you going to play?" Seeing that Peja was so abnormal, Yiyang simply took the initiative to get together and chat with this guy who helped him a lot.

"It's okay, I'm very happy!" Seeing Yiyang walking towards him, Peja raised his glass and met Yiyang's.

"The life after winning the championship is really crazy! Fortunately, I can enjoy this honor at the last moment of my career." Peja smiled calmly, seeming to let go of all the pressure.

"This won't be the last time we won, Peja."

"This won't be the last time the Mavericks have won, but it's the last time I have won. You don't know it yet, I have already decided to retire!"

As soon as Peja said this, Yiyang's brain buzzed and went blank.

"Retired? But you obviously can still play, Peja!" Yiyang was anxious, as anxious as a child about to send his parents off.

Although Peja has not been with the Mavericks for a long time, his help to Yiyang and the team has allowed him to integrate into the team and become a genuine Mavericks player.

Yiyang hasn't forgotten that Peja practiced shooting with him every night. He has not forgotten that in the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers, Peja scored 15 and 21 points in the two games at home, as well as Peja's 6 points from beyond the three-point line in the fourth game against the Lakers in the semifinals. Shot 6 in. Those wonderful passes, life-saving or killing three-pointers, fast and precise shots...

"You are only 34 years old, Peja! We can also win the championship together and experience another crazy summer!" It stands to reason that the task of persuading a player to play for another year should be carried out by the team management. But Yiyang, he couldn't help it. He was reluctant to leave Peja, reluctant to leave this mentor-like figure on the basketball court. From now on, every morning, he will no longer be able to see the picture of Peja practicing shooting with himself...Yiyang, a rookie, has not yet adapted to another cruel fact of the NBA—no matter how great you are~www .novelmtl.com~There will always be a difference!

"Being a professional athlete is God’s blessing to me. I am full of love and respect for NBA games, but this is the time I think I should leave. I said to myself a long time ago, if I If his body and health cannot reach 100%, then I will choose to retire, and now I have achieved my goals in my career, and the time I want to retire has arrived.” Peja looked even more than Yiyang. Calm, because of his career, there are no regrets.

As one of the greatest shooters in history, Peja has played for 5 teams, namely the Kings, Pacers, Hornets, Raptors and Mavericks. He will leave the most glorious period in his favorite King, playing for In the eight seasons of the Kings, Peja has been selected to the All-Star three times and won the three-point contest twice. In the last season of the Mavericks, he won the coveted championship and has since retired.

Even the most romantic knight, but that's it. Success and fame, and then quietly retreated to the applause of everyone.

Peja Stojakovic’s long-range artillery fire finally ceased.

The Dallas Mavericks' championship lineup has begun to change drastically.