"The Bayi team has supported Zhao Feiyang to leave at any time since the day he signed him...Although this will affect the Bayi team's record, this is the treatment that Zhao Feiyang deserves, not to mention that we were there from the beginning. As stated in the contract..."
"The Bayi team has always behaved like this. To put it simply, it's a man... We will not force Zhao Feiyang to stay for the sake of the team's record. This is an irresponsible approach! Of course, in Here we can only say sorry to the fans..."
"Feiyang will always be a member of our Bayi team. If one day he retires in the NBA and is willing to come back to play, then the door of the Bayi team will always be open for him..."
In order to express their attitude, the Bayi team officials held a press conference in person to express their support for Zhao Feiyang's departure. This move moved Zhao Feiyang, but also made the Basketball Association panic.
Compared with other teams, although the Bayi team is also controlled by them, the nature of the Bayi team is somewhat different.
Moreover, Zhao Feiyang's contract mentioned this early on. Even if he wants to leave, as long as the Bayi team chooses to support it, no one can stop him.
Therefore, after the Bayi team came forward to express its position, the top brass of the Basketball Association immediately held an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.
"We can't do this anymore! If Zhao Feiyang leaves like this, who will dare to play in the Chinese League in the future? This kind of dishonorable behavior will destroy the foundation of the local league, so we absolutely cannot do this... "
"What are you afraid of? Isn't it just Zhao Feiyang? He can leave just as he says? Are you rebelling against him?"
"What do you think? He is the top star in Chinese basketball. Is it possible that you still want to find a place to lock him up? The media all over the world are paying attention to him. If we dare to do this, there will never be another one in the future. Foreign players dare to come to China to play ball..."
"If you don't come, don't come! If those foreign players don't come, we can give them less money. Then local players can still play in professional leagues... There are so many people in China, and we don't need those foreign players to support the local leagues. ....."
"What are you talking about? Everyone knows that at the level of the local league, if there is no foreign aid, those uncles will clock in and go to and from get off work every day. In a few years, let alone the World Cup, even the Asian Cup, we may not even be able to qualify for the group stage. arrive......"
There was a debate among the management, and Yao Ming, as the leader, couldn't help but have a headache.
"That's enough! Stop talking!"
"This matter cannot be handled casually, otherwise the local league will be ruined in the future... If I say no, I will personally communicate with Zhao Feiyang. It will be difficult for him to stay. This is not in his interest... ....”
"How about we change the schedule to make the games closer, and end the regular season and enter the playoffs as soon as possible... As long as we finish the games in advance, Zhao Feiyang may be able to stay. In that way, at least he can Ensure that most of the investment will not go to waste..."
Everyone communicated privately.
Although some people still disagreed with what Yao Ming said, everyone soon agreed.
After all, this seems to be the safest way.
After the meeting, Yao Ming also personally called Zhao Feiyang. He hoped to contact Zhao Feiyang first and then communicate these matters in person.
But after calling, Zhao Feiyang's tone on the other end of the phone was very cold.
"Hey, Feiyang, I'm Yao Ming."
"whats the matter?"
"I would like to discuss with you whether to stay in the CBA league and continue playing for the time being..."
Before Yao Ming could finish speaking, Zhao Feiyang on the other end of the phone interrupted him directly, "Stop. Chairman Yao, I won't say anything else. In short, I won't continue playing in the game! I will be there in two days." Will leave CBA..."
"Feiyang, some things were misunderstood before. Please listen to me explain to you..."
"Beep...beep...beep..."
Zhao Feiyang on the other end of the phone hung up the phone directly.
This was the first time since the two met.
Yao Ming knew that Zhao Feiyang was really angry now, so he quickly asked his assistant to book a flight to the city where the Bayi team was located. When he saw Zhao Feiyang, Zhao Feiyang had already started packing up in the team dormitory. luggage.
Upon learning that Zhao Feiyang planned to leave the training base, Yao Ming immediately approached Wang Zhizhi.
As Yao Ming's predecessor, even if Yao Ming is the chairman of the Basketball Association, Wang Zhizhi's status in the world is still not lower than his. Moreover, as former teammates, the two of them still had a good relationship with each other. Even if they knew it was because of this incident, the atmosphere when they met again was still not too bad.
"coming?"
"coming."
In the office, Wang Zhizhi poured Yao Ming a cup of tea, then invited Yao Ming to sit on the sofa and chat.
"You're late! Feiyang will leave the training base soon, and he will go to the United States soon..."
"I know. That's why I came to you first..." Yao Ming apologized, "I'm sorry for what happened before. Some people did it deliberately without telling me... You know, Although I am the one who has the final say in the Basketball Association, my right to speak alone is still limited..."
"If the airborne landing was anything to go by, then the CBA would be very different now..."
Wang Zhizhi wanted to refute, but after hearing Yao Ming's words, he nodded in agreement.
"I understand you!"
"But my understanding is not important. It depends on Feiyang's choice... Everyone was afraid of changing things like this before. Originally we also hoped that he could stay, but now that you have done this, he no longer believes in you. Already..."
"I'm not complaining, some bastards in the Basketball Association are really unkind! Even if you need to get good results, you should be kinder to the players. They are flesh and blood, and they are not born to be manipulated by others. ....."
"Isn't it good to negotiate and strive for results at the same time? Many things are negotiable..."
Yao Ming nodded.
"So I'm here! I hope you can help me persuade Feiyang. I have already held a meeting with the Basketball Association and told them that this time the league will make major adjustments. We will arrange the schedule more tightly to allow the season The playoffs and finals will come early. In that case, even after finishing the finals, Feiyang will still have time to return to the NBA and continue playing..."
"The league has invested so many resources, and there is no way to take it back, so this is the only way we can think of at the moment..."
"Please help me! Da Zhi, just for the sake of our teammates over the years... If you are willing, the Basketball Association can give you a No. 1 pick in the CBA draft next season. quota..."
Wang Zhizhi shook his head when he heard this.
"The value of the CAB No. 1 pick and the NBA No. 1 pick are different!"
"However, I can go and talk to Feiyang... As for whether it works or not, let's leave it to fate!"
