In this way, the old man hung up the phone with satisfaction.

Li Lei muttered: "But how could the Heat not signing a contract with me? Riley is now in a hurry to renew my contract with me."

But as he said this, Li Lei suddenly became less confident again.

Back then, Houston also made a promise...and then.

Promising this thing is sometimes worthless.

Sure enough, Bill Duffy thought while speculating: "Mr. West is a wise guy. I don't think he will do anything in vain... Maybe he smelled something."

What does it taste like?

During the Eastern Conference Finals, Popovich, Old Bass, Cuban and other guys came out to make trouble, intending to break up the Heat.

In the Eastern Conference semifinals, David Stern hinted that Li Lei would leave Miami.

Li Lei is sure that except for Heat boss Mickey Allison and General Manager Pat Riley, there is no third big boss in the league who hopes Li Lei stays.

The Heat today is the public enemy of the league.

Would these old guys do nothing?

Li Lei doesn't believe it.

As for Stern's image as a dictator, he would never have a hint, he would definitely do more practical things to force Li Lei to leave.

But no matter what, Bill Duffy and Li Lei can't figure it out.

...

It was from this night that Li Lei's phone number never stopped.

"Wolf King" Garnett got Li Lei's call from somewhere.

But Li Lei is not surprised that NBA has a small circle.

Jerry West probably got Li Lei's call from Eddie Jones, after all, Old Jones is playing for the Grizzlies now.

"Stone, join forces with me, we will be the next one!"

"The front line we teamed up will be a nightmare for the entire league, and no one can break through us."

...

Then, LeBron James.

"Stone, don't you think we are a match made by heaven?"

"My breakthrough can create better opportunities for you. Your long shots make my breakthrough easier."

“We will be the perfect combination in the entire league.”

...

Even Old Miller, who had just retired, helped Bird, contact him.

"Stone, as long as you are willing to come to Indiana, you are the absolute core here."

"In fact, we have long planned to trade O'Neal Jr. and start rebuilding. You are the cornerstone of our next decade."

"Reggie and I will teach you all the experience and techniques."

...

Every promise here touched Li Lei.

Absolute core, invincible dynasty, perfect combination...

These are all words that Li Lei is attracted to.

However, Li Lei still followed Duffy's guidance and told everyone that he had agreed to renew his contract with the Heat.

Of course, it is in a tactful way.

The business is unsuccessful and righteous.

Even if Li Lei doesn’t cooperate with these people this time, what will happen in the future?

Stay at the forefront of your life and meet again in the future.

After processing these calls, it was already early in the morning.

Bill Duffy went back to rest.

Li Lei was about to rest when the phone rang again.

When Li Lei looked at the number, he was stunned.

"David Stern."

Li Lei's heart suddenly jumped wildly.

"Hey, hello! Mr. President, you're not resting so late?"

Stern on the opposite side chuckled and said, "I know you will be very busy in the first half of the night, so I waited until now. I am old and I am really ineffective. I have drunk a lot of cups of coffee before I can hold on until now."

"Forget it, I'll just tell the story."

"This offseason, leave Miami."

Li Lei: "I..."

Stern, opposite, interrupted directly: "I'm not ordering you, I'm just telling you in advance so that you can be mentally prepared and think about where to go to the next stop in advance."

"Okay, I really can't hold on anymore, it's time to go to bed."

Then, the opposite side hung up the phone.

beep!

beep!

beep!

Li Lei was holding the phone and was speechless for a moment.

Stern is indeed going to do it.

But what would he do?

He is the kind of person with a bottom line, and he must have been openly preventing the Heat from renewing the contract with Li Lei.

But……

Li Lei really couldn't figure it out, so he went to the next door and called Duffy again.

Two people didn't sleep all night.

No one would have thought that Li Lei, who had just obtained the second fmvp, didn't sleep all night, not because he was happy, but because he was worried.

...

In the days that followed, the Heat returned to Miami.

The winning parade is naturally indispensable.

The big boss Mickey Alison came to talk to Li Lei in person, promised to renew his contract with him, and declared: "A little luxury tax is worthless compared to you."

Li Lei, who was guaranteed, was not at ease.

In the days that followed, trial training for each team began.

Li Lei accompanied Yi Jianlian and Zhu Fangyu ran around.

Of course, it's just on the surface.

Secretly, Li Lei had contacted the general managers of various teams and the stars of the team.

NBA has explicit regulations that the team is not allowed to recruit players in advance before the trading market begins.

But who really abides by the rules?

Within a week of winning the championship, Li Lei received more than 25 teams.

If the league really needs to find out, can we punish all 25 teams?

The law does not punish the masses!

...

It was at this moment that Stern made a formal move.

During the offseason, the league introduced new rules: the super luxury tax rules.

Externally, the league spokesperson claimed that it was to maintain the balance of the NBA and prevent some particularly wealthy bosses from gathering stars regardless of luxury taxes.

The alliance also named two bosses.

Mavericks' Mark Cuban.

James Dolan of the Knicks.

Cuban is a real fan and is willing to spend money to win, and paying luxury taxes is common.
To be continued...