The Way of the Center

On the banks of the Tuque River in Calvados, Lower Normandy, France, lies a small French town with simple folk customs. Unlike international metropolises such as Paris, Lisieux does not have majestic buildings or bustling neighborhoods. From a Chinese perspective, this place is more like a small town than a city.

The retro but characteristic short buildings and the scars left by the Second World War give this small French city a strong sense of history. This is indeed a tourist attraction in France, but Anjie's trip to France is not to appreciate the unique scenery of Lisieux.

"Derek Fischer joined the Trail Blazers at a basic salary, and the Anjie team is upgraded again!"

"Fisher: It will be very interesting to work with Ann."

An Jie is sitting in an old European-style bungalow reading a newspaper. Most of the sports section of French newspapers is occupied by football news. But Anjie was still in a corner and saw the news of Fischer joining the Trail Blazers.

A few days ago in Los Angeles, Anjie did not expect to recruit Fischer's plan to be so smooth. He thought that Fischer already wanted to retreat behind the scenes, but he didn't expect Fischer to actually have a strong desire to play. Maybe it was last season that followed the Thunder to the Western Conference Finals, which rekindled the veteran's championship heart.

Fisher asked Anjie to play for one night in Los Angeles. The next day, the two sides hit it off. Fisher decided to put on the Blazers shirt and assist Anjie next season.

Lightning signing, this is the best interpretation of Fischer joining the Trail Blazers. But today Anjie came to France, I am afraid the situation will not be so smooth.

"The snack is ready, come and taste it." A woman with a strong French accent smiled at An Jie while speaking in poor English. An Jie nodded politely, said thank you, and picked up a snack. Up.

The most authentic afternoon tea snacks in France are not found in five-star luxury restaurants, but in the French folks.

"How does it taste?" The hostess spoke very slowly in English.

"It's great, thank you again for your hospitality, madam." An Jie's polite manner of this woman makes it impossible for you to associate him with the NBA star or the court butcher.

"Hey, Mom." At this moment, a tall man walked into the room. He kissed his mother's cheek affectionately, and then his gaze fell on An Jie.

"I'm sorry, Ann, for keeping you waiting. I only knew you are coming to visit, so I have to come from outside." The tall French man sat across from An Jie, and the hostess knew the difference between the two men. There was something to talk about, so she left the restaurant alone.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward, because it was the first time An Jie and this man met in private, and the two had not had much contact before. The French man rubbed his hands, took a sip from the teacup, and planned to speak to break the awkward silence.

"Are you here to travel and visit by the way?" This French man is different from the hostess. His English is very fluent, and his French accent is indistinguishable.

"No, I'm here specifically for you. Batum, I'm here specifically, and sincerely invite you to rejoin the Trail Blazers!" Anjie stared at Nicholas Batum seriously, and Batum was stunned while holding his teacup. One second, then slowly put down the teacup.

"You have to know Ann, the team was for you, but they sold me out without hesitation. I like the Trail Blazers and I have feelings for it. But I have to say that this trade hurts me thoroughly. Heart." Seeing Anjie opened the door and saw the window, Batum didn't mean anything.

"I know, I know, when I was sold by the Kings and by the Thunder, I was equally uncomfortable. Sometimes management had to give up something else in order to get one thing. But the ones he gave up are not necessarily the ones he gave up. Not precious. I think Mr. Orsi is forced to add you to the transfer list." An Jie looked out the window, Lisieux City looked so fresh and beautiful in this sunny climate. . Anjie hopes that when he comes here today, he can also leave with good results.

"But the truth is that I am still being sold. You know the feeling, you know how it feels to be abandoned by all the teams! I did well with the Thunder. Last season we reached the finals. In fact, I We are discussing the contract extension with the Thunder. Ann, why do you think I will rejoin the Trail Blazers? I am grateful for your personal visit, but I am afraid I will disappoint you."

"First, Mr. Olssi will offer a higher price than the Thunder to renew your contract. This season Oden and Roy have both expired and left the team, Gerald Wallace and Raymond. . Felton’s departure also saved the team a lot of cap space. The contract you get will definitely be a sincere contract. Second, I am willing to visit here in person, which proves that you are right. The importance of the team. In the Thunder, Kevin is the person in control of the overall situation. Give him a substitute. Your playing time is very small! But if you join the Blazers, Iguodala will play as a starting time. In any case, it will not be longer than Durant, so you can get more opportunities." An Jie sincerely stated the conditions that he brought, indeed, let a player join a team before abandoning his own last season. The team is not an easy task. But Anjie, with a higher price and a sincere attitude, is not impossible to persuade the Frenchman.

"Come on Batum, you have also seen that Mr. Orsi has been doing things again and again this summer. You know what this means, we are going to attack the championship next season! Without you, we couldn't do this. I sincerely invite you to return to the Trail Blazers. I need your help, and the City of Torn also needs your help. Just give the Trail Blazers a chance and let us have you again."

"I...I will think about it, I will think about it." Batum shook, and Anjie smiled slightly. He didn't intend to let Batum agree to him immediately. In this way, Anjie has achieved his goal.

Afterwards, Anjie stayed at Batum's home and ate French dishes prepared by Batum's mother. During this period, Anjie and Batum talked a lot about things other than basketball. And these two young people also discovered that there are so many common topics between them.

After the meal, Batum took Anjie around to the ancient city of Lisieux. The next day, Anjie left by plane, and Batum personally saw Anjie off. This trip to France was quite enjoyable, but Anjie hoped that the most important purpose of this trip must be successful!

Now that the time has come to the end of August, there are not many powerful players in the free agent market that have not yet belonged. If Batum decides to renew his contract with Oklahoma City in the end, there are few options left to the Blazers.

But Anjie has done everything he should do. He is still a player, lobbying others to join the team is just a sideline. If An Jie wants to shine and win honor next season, hard training is the last word.

Unlike the past, An Jie did not run around this summer, but spent a lot of money to invite a few well-known trainers to Portland, where he conducted special many-to-one training for An Jie.

Although Anjie is on holiday, his daily life is no different from when the season started. The training plan made by the trainers for An Jie even deprived An Jie of the right to eat freely.

Stronger, faster, and harder. This is the progress this group of trainers hope to bring to An Jie. As for basketball technology, there are not many people on this earth who can guide An Jie, even the footsteps of the basket, Olajuwon can no longer provide much help to An Jie.

However, the young Anjie did not do well enough in many details of the technical actions. For example, protection of the ball when breaking through, self-protection after being violated, and force movement when back hitting. These details have become An Jie's focus of practice this summer in addition to his physique.

Time has passed for more than half a month, and the NBA is still undergoing earth-shaking changes in this half month. The Lakers formed a terrifying f4, James Harden and the Rockets secretly looked forward to... But in these wonderful transfer stories, the Trail Blazers have disappeared for a long time.

Now, the lineup of the Trail Blazers has basically been built. But there is another person, Anjie and Orsi have been waiting for his reply.

Finally after a day of training, Anjie turned on his phone and saw three missed calls from Batum. Anjie fought over immediately, for fear that Batum would change his mind!

"Hey buddy, I didn't put my phone on training just now! How about it! Have you made a decision!?" After answering the call, An Jie asked anxiously.

"I think, time can't be delayed. Hey, you will let me go home holding the championship, right?" Batum's voice was slightly smiling over the phone. Higher wages, more opportunities, coupled with the sincere attitude of the Trail Blazers. You know, not everyone will be personally invited by the team's head star. In this process, Batum got enough respect. All of this made Batum, who was already very dissatisfied with Portland, decided to return!

"Yes!" An Jie roared excitedly throughout the training ground. "You won't regret it, I promise! Hey, I will tell Mr. Orsi the good news now, and he will discuss the signing of the contract with you immediately!"

Anjie excitedly drove his rx-7 through the maze-like streets of Portland. He couldn't wait. This was the first time he felt that his car was so slow!

"I have good news to tell you!" An Jie directly pushed open the door of Orsi's office~www.NovelMTL.com~ What a coincidence? I also have good news. "Orsi's expression is calm, this guy should have heard the wind.

"Your news is definitely not as good as mine! Nicholas Batum, decided to return to Portland!" An Jie firmly supported Orsi's desk. He looked at Orsi's expression expectantly, but he didn't see Orsi becoming surprised.

"It's time for me to tell me my news. I just finished the phone call with Divac. Next season, he will join the Portland Trail Blazers as the team's assistant coach." Orsi finished, rushing to Anjie Smiled. Sure enough, the surprised expression fell on An Jie's face.

This is destined to be a crazy summer. Compared with last season, the Trail Blazers have undergone tremendous changes!

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