The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 341 - 188 This is the Pacers Standing at the Summit Waiting for Challenges_2

Chapter 341: Chapter 188 This is the Pacers Standing at the Summit Waiting for Challenges_2

Su Wan curled his lip, "Should I be honored?"

It was already a privilege to have them in a photo shoot.

Tyrone saw through his disdain, "I just wanted to tell you about your current popularity all over the United States!"

The shoot went smoothly, and meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Sharapova, just off a party, was resting in a seat on the side, helped by her assistant. She was dressed in an evening gown that was entirely unlike her usual style, and it made her look enchanting and alluring.

"What? ’Sports Illustrated’ is changing their October issue cover? Su Wan, him again? I remember last year it was him who took my spot and delayed my feature by one issue. How come it’s him again?" Sharapova’s delicate face was filled with a strong desire to win. "Book me a ticket to the Pacers’ opening game. I want to see what’s so great about him!"

Losing once might be a fluke, but losing twice meant that Su Wan’s priority came before hers.

Yet she was also a two-time Grand Slam winner now—wasn’t she just as much of a rising star in sports?

Frustrated, she pouted cutely, a look that was just caught by a long-haired man. He seemed taken aback by her and moved closer to Sharapova, striking a handsome pose, "Hello, I’m Sasha..."

"Go away!"

She cut him off before he could even finish his introduction, in no mood because of her irritation.

A rebuffed Vujacic walked away in disappointment.

At that moment, her assistant recognized the man and reminded Sharapova, "Go after him, he’s totally your type!"

"Why didn’t you say so earlier!" Sharapova craned her neck for a better look and indeed he was. But she had no regrets; her mind was entirely occupied by Su Wan, the man who had stolen her magazine feature twice.

Su Wan didn’t know that he had caught the tennis beauty Sharapova’s attention by appearing in "Sports Illustrated."

He was currently meeting with representatives from Nike.

The "Su Wan’s Third Generation" was about to be released.

The shoes had a particularly domineering name:

God’s Domain.

It was clearly an upgraded version of the term "The zone."

Su Wan believed that once this pair of shoes hit the market, "Sports Illustrated" would definitely contact him again to shoot the second edition of his recent cover photo.

Simply put, "Sports Illustrated" always chased what’s hot.

And they even acted so superior about it!

Many players considered being on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" a great honor; Su Wan couldn’t understand the logic of these people.

Originally, the release of his shoes required Su Wan to go on an "Asian tour" for promotion.

But Su Wan had refused. With the three consecutive championships in sight, he had no reason not to work towards it over the summer.

Promotional events could happen anytime!

Achieving the three consecutive championships by leading the team in the first three years of one’s career was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Moreover, he had already declared his ambition to restore Indiana’s former glory. Now, all he needed was one more trophy to make it happen. Naturally, all his energy was focused on winning the third O’Brien Cup.

Of course, he had promised the Nike representatives that he would collaborate with Nike for an "Asian tour" next summer.

By then, if things went well, he would have won the three consecutive championships and could afford to relax.

However, if he didn’t manage to win the championship, then his previous statement would be null and void.

By that time, Nike would presumably not dare to trouble him.

Because even without the "Asian tour," the sales of his shoes were still very impressive.

On September 12th, Su Wan, just like last year, went straight to the stadium wearing the unreleased "God’s Domain."

Once he entered the locker room, he saw a new player tidying up his locker. Hearing the door open and seeing it was Su Wan, the player instantly came over cheerfully, "Hello, I’m Anthony!"

"I know, Anthony Parker," Su Wan replied. "Larry told me after finalizing the trade with you that you would be the best piece for our wing. I look forward to you bringing your European League performance to the Pacers!" The trade had taken place while Su Wan was competing in the World Championships.

Su Wan was a bit surprised when he learned that Larry Bird had made this trade.

He wasn’t usually keen on signing players from the European League. NovelFire.Côm-cσ๓

It showed how hard the other League general managers had pushed him this summer.

However, it was definitely a good signing. Anthony Parker was no ordinary player. He would be future LeBron James’s "Sword Guard," and both his defensive skills and his three-point shooting capability were just what the Pacers needed for the new season.

As Su Wan said, he really was the best piece for the Pacers’ wing.

Of course, Larry Bird hadn’t actually told Su Wan that, but seeing Anthony Parker a bit nervous, Su Wan made it up on the spot to boost his confidence.

Even though it was a fib, the effect was clear. Anthony Parker immediately looked less nervous and showed an expression of determination, full of fighting spirit for the new season.

Speaking of Anthony Parker, he was a bit like Reggie Miller—both had a great three-point shot, and each had a sibling in basketball who was more talented than them. Reggie Miller grew up being bullied by his sister, while Anthony Parker’s sister, Candice Parker, later became the 2008 WNBA’s No.1 Pick, hailed as the "WNBA’s LeBron James."

Then, Su Wan saw Paul Millsap.

It seemed Louisiana Tech University specialized in producing stocky power forwards—previously there was "the rebel" Bozer, and now there was Millsap.

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