[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-golden-age-of-basketball":3,"chapter-the-golden-age-of-basketball-the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-2018":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Golden Age of Basketball",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1445480,1896,"Chapter 2018 - 4: Journey to the East_2","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-2018",2018,"\u003Cp>This is a vibrant new world where Gan Guoyang promises to give a portion of Glory Team shares to Jordan and Ewing after their retirement, making them small shareholders involved in the team’s daily operations, ensuring a truly stable future career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This promise is more tempting than a championship, and Ah Gan’s integrity is something Jordan and Ewing absolutely trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glory Team is soaring, with no worries about suddenly being sold off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang is bringing Jordan and Ewing into the partnership to expand the list of partners and strengthen the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a big brand, so many interests; it’s dangerous not having anyone collaborate to protect them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan has carved out a great kingdom for Nike, but their cooperation over the team has not been very pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan has already transferred his shares in the Trail Blazers, embracing the Glory Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The press conference lasted quite a long time. Reporters had a lot of questions for Jordan, Yao Ming, and Ah Gan, unsure who to ask first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From 10 a.m., it lasted until 11:30 a.m., when the host ended the conference, and everyone dispersed for lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many reporters still crowded around, asking all sorts of questions, and the air in the press conference hall was thick and stifling, causing dizziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is going to be the daily routine. The NBA is a league highly open to the media. From on-court to off-court, including your lifestyle, you’ll be exposed to cameras, satisfying people’s curiosity. There’s no choice; part of the money comes from this. Just slowly get used to it.\" Gan Guoyang said to Yao Ming, worried he might not adapt to NBA life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Ming nodded; actually, it’s fine, since Yao Ming had grown up in the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1984, when Yao Ming was four, because he came from a basketball family and was tall, he was featured in Xinmin Evening News.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newspaper published an article \"A Little Pearl in the Basketball Family,\" confirming Yao Ming’s age, born in 1980.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sports world where age modification was rampant, Yao Ming became the athlete with the most confirmed age, with newspaper proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to his standout height, Yao Ming was a focal point wherever he went and was accustomed to being noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the developed and frenzied NBA media was somewhat beyond imagination, although he knew a large part of the spotlight was on Gan Guoyang and Jordan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are the true superstars; from their speech to behavior, they are so natural and relaxed in front of the media, without a hint of nervousness, engaging in witty banter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the press hall, Gan Guoyang invited all media reporters to a hotel for a buffet where they could drink freely with credentials or go to the hotel casino to exchange for small chips, playing a couple of rounds on slot machines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I play a couple of rounds?\" Jordan quietly asked Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The team prohibits gambling. From the moment you signed, you are a Radiant Player. You need to follow the rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The season hasn’t even started yet! I’m just playing for Glory, not sold to the team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you did with the Bulls is one thing; being with Glory is another. Besides, in my view, the season has already started, right, Michael? The attention we receive doesn’t allow for any failures, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, don’t lecture me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have ten rings, you have to listen to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the restaurant’s private room, Yao Ming and Ewing quietly watched the two bicker, their composure and intimacy in front of the media vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ewing said to Yao Ming, \"You’ll get used to it. In truth, this world has no people; the more you interact, everyone’s just human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Ming nodded, acknowledging the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ewing seemed very old, especially when compared to Jordan and Gan Guoyang, even though he joined the League one year later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of maintaining condition, Ewing lags behind Jordan and Ah Gan significantly; his physique changed, body fat increased, and the once resolute and robust face became hollow under the ravages of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang is willing to have Ewing join, partly due to emotional ties, as their relationship is good, considering taking an old mate to win a championship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another reason is to get a teacher for Yao Ming; although Gan Guoyang could guide Yao Ming, as a main player, he might not have time to teach hand in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ewing joining Glory, his current capabilities would definitely have him on the bench; his state, like Kevin Willis, will give him more time to mentor Yao Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ewing’s basic skills are solid; his shooting ability among centers is outstanding, and his technical characteristics suit Yao Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, Gan Guoyang’s style is too challenging for Yao Ming; building a good foundation is more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glory Real Estate arranged a luxury apartment near the training center for Yao Ming to stay temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period, Yao Ming is getting acclimated to life in America and drafting a training plan, preparing for national team and NBA competitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As per discussions with the Basketball Association, Yao Ming will represent the national team in world-class events, primarily the Olympics and World Championships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Asian-level events, like the Asian Championships and Asian Games, depending on circumstances, participation is optional, decided by Yao Ming, the coaching staff, the Basketball Association, and Glory Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for other events, like warm-up games and cup tournaments, he won’t consider and won’t participate in any.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Basketball Association has no choice; like Gan Guoyang only plays in the Olympics, not in any other national team events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He helped the national team win a gold and a silver, so the Basketball Association leadership should be pleased, without extra demands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the plan, the national team will gather in Las Vegas in August; Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi will join the national team there, concluding the training before participating in the World Basketball Championship held in Indianapolis in early September.\u003C\u002Fp>",999,"2026-06-06T01:42:12.190Z",1,"novelbin.me","b56c7ff4609308f851712e6e148958b50e009f6ce2ece0bb0233cfd03f922b8b","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-2019","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1745",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]