The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 463 - 212: So What Was the Reason LeBron Became the ’Chosen One’?_4

Chapter 463: Chapter 212: So What Was the Reason LeBron Became the ’Chosen One’?_4

LeBron didn’t even have the courage to answer Vince Carter’s question.

LeBron remained silent.

He couldn’t even explain why he went weak at that moment.

"I can only do my best to pull some strings, for the rest, we just have to pray!"

"What?" LeBron didn’t understand.

Bill Duffy, "Pray that Erin doesn’t know about this!"

—Su Wan, I’ve got explosive news for you, right during halftime of your game against the Cavaliers, Vince Carter confronted LeBron face to face. He demanded LeBron say he wanted ball control in front of him, and LeBron cowered...

Su Wan, who was nearly falling asleep on the bus, immediately woke up upon reading the message and, turning into "Kevin Durant," rapidly typed on his phone keyboard, asking:

—Who said this? Are you sure?

Erin’s reply came quickly:

—Vince Carter revealed it himself. LeBron’s dedicated reporter wanted to trouble him, questioning why he had so much ball control in the second half. You know Vince Carter’s temper, he just boldly spilled the locker room secret, scaring the reporter into leaving promptly. Probably went to consult with LeBron on how to handle it.

Su Wan was all too familiar with Vince Carter’s temper.

If Shaquille O’Neal’s conflicts with others involve calculation, planning each step, like assessing enemy and ally positions and the impact of public opinion, before striking to ensure he’s always on the advantageous side.

Then Vince Carter is simply headstrong.

This is the same person who admitted to the media that he tanked on the court to get out of playing for the Raptors.

If he could spill his own "dark secrets," what locker room detail wouldn’t he dare to divulge?

Now this has become interesting!

Certainly, Su Wan also had to help stir the pot.

—Erin, please arrange it.

—OK!

Erin now had that little bit of extra clout.

Just like how a top online novelist gets a major promotion for a new book release, Erin, as Su Wan’s dedicated reporter, as Su Wan’s "divine status" solidified, more media sought her out, and naturally, ESPN had to provide better treatment.

Money could not be added to, so naturally, it was time to move towards power.

Erin could now decide whether some of her news would be promoted for high traffic. At this rate, it’s possible for her to become ESPN’s youngest editor-in-chief.

That’s why Bill Duffy and LeBron hoped Erin wouldn’t know about this.

If she knew, it was as good as Su Wan knowing.

If Su Wan knew, he would definitely use Erin’s power at ESPN to expose the issue widely.

Of course, Bill Duffy didn’t harbor this illusion; he was already considering how to handle the aftermath once the public opinion storm hit, too bad he didn’t know how to deal with this wave of public sentiment overnight.

The key is...

He never imagined the "Chosen One" would be involved in such an absurd incident.

Are the words "I want ball control" really that hard to say?

But having worked with LeBron for a year, he felt that such an incident...

Was quite normal!

Originally, LeBron’s team paid great attention to image management, not allowing him to get entangled with any negative public opinion. To ensure this, those participating in any of LeBron’s entertainment events had to sign a confidentiality agreement.

And the result of such image management is...

Fear of assuming responsibility!

Hesitation in action!

Even though his heart desired the ball, his primary concern was the potential consequences if he really spoke up.

He never considered the consequences of not daring to speak up.

Alright, no one has ever dared to spill the beans on LeBron before.

Even Shaquille O’Neal never brought up these issues; the conflicts he had with LeBron were limited to the locker room.

Who would have thought he’d encounter Vince Carter...

It’s like saying, who can walk along a river without getting their shoes wet?

LeBron James is tasting his own bitter medicine.

After much thought, Bill Duffy’s ultimate solution was:

Just let it be!

With such a clear-cut issue, aside from admitting defeat, there was no other way.

He reiterated an old lesson to LeBron, emphasizing, "Buddy, focus on the court, perform your best, and don’t overthink the rest! As an NBA player, the most important thing is to play well. Winning is the best makeover!"

Even if the public opinion was terrible, as long as the games were played well, the situation could immediately turn around.

Yet LeBron felt as if the world was ending.

How come the "Chosen One" is surrounded by all these "inept fools"?

When trouble arises, there’s not one person who can truly help him solve it!

LeBron had a sleepless night...

The next morning, as the sun rose over Cleveland, Vince Carter’s words had spread across the entire league.

Shaquille O’Neal never thought that the event he had eagerly anticipated would happen so soon, and he couldn’t wait for the reporters to arrive, ready to share his thoughts: "I knew it, I knew it, I knew this was going to happen!"

"The biggest problem with LeBron is that he has not yet been successful, yet he demands that the whole team revolves around him. And when he faces a problem, he expects everyone to keep silent. That’s his biggest problem! It’s also why he always has conflicts with All-Star Players!"

"We can’t turn a blind eye to this!"

Of course, when he learned that LeBron couldn’t even bring himself to demand ball control directly from Vince Carter, he was shocked, but he soon came to his senses: "That’s why Gloria always goes to watch his games, yes, that’s the reason!"

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