i am legend

Chapter 38 Carol Dawson

Bruce frowned and looked at the scenery outside the car window. When the bus stopped at the parking lot of the Toyota Center, a large number of reporters had already been waiting there!
Since the Warriors beat the Mavericks yesterday, reporters from the entire American sports page have become very curious about Bruce, a young boss. over and over.

"Mr. Bruce, I heard from your high school classmates that you used to be a man of few words! Why have you changed so much now?" A middle-aged man in a thick cotton jacket held the microphone high and said indifferently.

Bruce frowned after hearing this. Although he didn't mind dealing with the reporters and the media, what they did now made him feel a little bit uncomfortable!
"Sorry, we should go to the venue to warm up!" Bruce pushed the microphone away coldly, and then walked into the Toyota Center led by the Rockets' security guards!
The Rockets have a very long history. Since joining the NBA in the 1967-1968 season, this team has a history of super centers.

Walking into the Toyota Center, Bruce put aside his previous unhappiness and was extremely curious about this arena that had carried the hope of the Chinese people in his previous life.

As a poor ordinary person in his previous life, he never expected to go to the NBA home court to watch a game in person.

But now, because of the care of some powerful people, although he has changed his skin to watch the game, after all, this incredible thing is still very refreshing for him!
Looking at the surrounding decorations all the way, Bruce felt an inexplicable excitement lingering in his heart. Seeing the "familiar" player tunnel and the most outstanding star in the history of the Rockets hanging in the period, there was a touch of reminiscence and excitement in his eyes. The Chinese man wearing the No. 11 Rockets jersey suddenly flashed into his mind!
2. With a height of 26 meters, a soft touch, and a tough performance, this Chinese man wearing the No. 11 jersey officially opened the mysterious country of China to these "foreigners" gradually!

"It's really nostalgic!" Bruce stared at a corner with misty eyes, subconsciously touched the huge star photo hanging on the wall, and said: "Da Yao, Da Yao! I really look forward to seeing you now !"

Barkley stood depressingly outside the arena, looking at the reporters who were surrounded by a little bit of water, feeling a little irritable in his heart.

"Charles, what do you think of the owner of the Warriors?"

"Dude, are you saying that Sir Charles has something to comment on that boy who has just grown up?" Hearing another question from the reporter, Barkley's irritability suddenly spread: "Guys, I admit Bruce did a great job, but please figure out, who should be the final winner tonight... OK?"

"Mr. Charles, what is your impression of Vince Carter who shined in the game yesterday?"

Barkley pushed away the surrounding microphones while walking, looked at the reporter who asked the question, and said with a little surprise on his face: "He is the most powerful rookie I have seen and known this year!"

Barkley simply answered the reporter's question, looked up at the arena gate in front of him, and then walked into the arena wiggling his huge buttocks!
"Hi, Bruce!"

"Uh... who are you?" Bruce followed the voice, and looked at the old man with a charming smile in front of him with some doubts!
"Carol... Carol Dawson!" Dawson stretched out his right hand with a smile, and looked at the young man with a unique vision in front of him in amazement!

"You... Hello! Sir!" Bruce looked at Dawson in surprise. This old man who helped Yao Ming very well has always been an amiable old man in the eyes of Huaxia fans.

And it was precisely because Dawson insisted on choosing Yao Ming, who was still a little thin back then, that Huaxia fans remembered this old man in their hearts, just like Yao Ming's big brothers "Boss" and "Old Cat" generally!
Bruce was a little surprised to feel the hands held by the two. Looking carefully, he found that Dawson's right hand was shaking extremely fast.

"Mr. Carroll, yours." Bruce looked at Dawson with some concern. In his previous life, he only remembered Dawson's appearance and his care for Yao Ming, but he rarely heard about his body!

"Hehe! It's nothing, it's just that some accidents happened!" Dawson replied gently, withdrew his right hand, and under Bruce's puzzled eyes, he put his palms up and said with a smile: "I'm just playing golf It's just a little unlucky at the ball!"

Suddenly, Bruce remembered that there was an article about Dawson in his previous life!
Carol Dawson contributed most of his energy to help the Rockets establish a good image in Houston.

This old man who has worked in the Rockets for more than 20 years is worthy of admiration in terms of personality, but he is highly controversial in terms of management.

Especially in terms of some team building ideas, although according to the boss Alexander's instructions, there are very few seasons that exceed the salary cap, but he is a bit unconvincing in the transaction!
"Are your eyes better?" Bruce remembered that Dawson was almost blind in both eyes after being struck by lightning. Although his eyes had undergone multiple operations, this optimistic old man still faced this loneliness with his signature smile fear!

"It's okay!" Although he said it with some reluctance, Dawson still knew his eyes very well.

As the doctor who operated on him said, his eyes will probably lose their light completely when he wakes up one day!

Bruce looked at Dawson with some regret, and said, "You are such an optimistic elder!"

Dawson pointed to the chairs on the side of the corridor, and then said as he walked, "Little Bruce, you are such an amazing guy!"

"Hehe!" Bruce followed closely behind Dawson, and smiled a little embarrassedly. After he sat down, he sat next to Dawson!

"The transactions and decisions you made are much better than us old guys!" Dawson adjusted his glasses, looked at Bruce and said sincerely!

"You really flattered me!" Bruce said modestly, with a hint of joy in his eyes: "Mr. Carroll, I wonder what you came to see me for?"

"Look!" Dawson patted his forehead and said with a smile: "Me! I came to see you, just want to meet you, the young man who brought the Warriors on the right track!"

"Is it that simple?" Bruce said in surprise. In his heart, Dawson's appearance must be for their "Big Three" to find him, but now he can't help being a little surprised by what he said suddenly.

"Of course!" Dawson, who understood Bruce's thoughts, pretended to be unhappy and said, "Is there only a deal left between the team managers?"

"Hehe!" Bruce smiled indifferently. Although there must be friendship between managers, serious friendship is a bit rare.

Every general manager's job in the team is to work on every trade and draft or player issues.

Pure friendship seems a bit pale in the NBA, which is a business-oriented league!

"Okay! Little guy, as long as you insist on your own ideas, the O'Brien Cup will definitely belong to you!" Dawson patted Bruce on the shoulder with a smile, stood up, and looked at him seriously.

"Thank you for your blessing!" Bruce stood up gratefully, held Dawson's hand tightly, and said with a little emotion in his heart: "You must stay healthy, the Rockets still need you to complete his mission! "

The two ended their conversation, and Bruce looked at the old man who had suffered a disaster with some emotion, and admired his optimism!
Back in the visiting team's locker room, Bruce simply said a few words to the players, nothing more than words of encouragement like hard work!
The time came to 7 in the evening.

Bruce was still sitting behind the Warriors' bench, looked around carefully, and then looked at Carlesimo who was deploying tactics!

"Today your task is to show your abilities in front of this powerful Rockets team. I don't care about winning or losing this game!" Carlesimo looked at the players in turn seriously, and then said loudly: "Even if you A loss here, but...why not take a bite out of this title favourite?"

"We will definitely not lose!" Carter, who played quite well on the field, showed a strong fighting spirit in his eyes, fixedly staring at Carlesimo, and did not agree with this statement!

"That's right! Why can't we beat this luxurious team!!" Ben Wallace, who has always been silent, suddenly said, clenched his hands tightly, and looked at the Rockets on the other side who were about to play with high spirits. Team members!

After this episode, the Warriors sent out a pretty good starting lineup in this difficult game!
Carter, who has played a lot of time, still plays the shooting guard position in this game, and the somewhat crowded power forward position is filled by Jason Caffey, who has been in the league for many years.

The center position is played by Eric Dampier who is more stable, and the point guard is still controlled by John Starks!
The only variable is the position of the small forward, because there are fewer players in the team who can play this position. After Carlesimo measured the performance of the players, he still sent Chris Mills to this position. A powerful attacker!
As the referee's whistle sounded, Bruce excitedly looked at the Rockets' luxurious starting lineup!

The center position of the Rockets is assumed by the legendary center "Dream" Olajuwon, and the position of power forward is assumed by "Flying Pig" Charles Barkley. If any player dares to underestimate this lack of height If he is two meters tall, then he will be ridiculed crazily by this guy!
At the small forward position, Scottie Pippen, who had just been traded to the Rockets, was a player who helped Jordan win six championship trophies because of salary and team problems. In the shortened season, he joined the Rockets with high spirits.

The positions of shooting guard and point guard are filled by Matt Baroni and Michael Dixon!
　The second one is delivered!

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