บท 172: Chapter 172: May You Sail Through Thousands of Seas and Return as a Youth
"Is the NBA coming to an end?"
Wade Dong stretched and muttered to himself.
Sarver asked, "Wade Dong, what did you say?"
"Nothing."
Wade Dong shook his head and smiled mysteriously. The previous sentence was in Chinese, and Sarver didn't understand it.
Trading Bynum and Dragic for Curry and Thompson was a very arrogant move. A few years later, the Warriors' management would definitely regret it and become a laughing stock in the league.
In the 2012-13 season, Curry had just started to shine, and it would be two years before he reached his peak. Did the Warriors' management think this was Curry's peak?
The Suns' luck was truly good. Last year, they signed Wade Dong on a ten-day contract, and this year, they essentially picked up Curry and Thompson for free.
...
Curry was still in his dreams when he received a call from Myers.
"Myers, why are you calling so late?"
Curry had a bad feeling in his hazy state. Had he been traded?
"Curry, I'm sorry to bother you so late."
Myers was very polite, "I know you've always wanted to win a championship. After discussing with our management, we've decided to trade you to the Suns."
Curry woke up and said solemnly, "Myers, today isn't April Fool's Day."
"I'm not lying to you."
Myers explained, "Because of Lee's injury, our team needs a good big man to play the center position. The Suns agreed to trade Bynum to us."
Any player who is informed of a trade in their sleep will not be happy.
Even Curry couldn't help but feel angry, so this conversation was not very pleasant, but Curry did not explicitly refuse the trade.
At the same time, Thompson also received a call from the Warriors' management.
...
Although Sarver and Myers reached an agreement on the trade, both sides had not yet signed the contract.
So, the Suns notified Bynum and the others during the team's afternoon training the next day.
Being traded is always sad. In the afternoon, when the players arrived at the gym for training, Kidd called Bynum and the others aside. Kidd was better at comforting the four players than Wade Dong.
After Kidd called Bynum and the others away, McGrady frowned and asked Wade Dong, "Is there a trade happening in the team?"
"Yes."
Since everyone would find out soon, Wade Dong didn't hide it, "The team is preparing to trade Bynum, Dragic, Dudley, and Morris for Curry and Thompson from the Warriors."
Last night, Sarver and Myers finally agreed because they replaced Brooks with Dudley.
Upon hearing that Bynum and the others were about to be traded, the remaining players stopped practicing. The atmosphere in the Suns' locker room was the best in the league. With Wade Dong and Kidd around, the team never had any locker room conflicts.
There were a few times when Bynum didn't listen to Wade Dong, but it was resolved well.
Everyone had been together day and night, from last October to now, playing over fifty games, and the bond was strong.
An hour later, Bynum and the others returned to the training room with Kidd.
However, the four did not look dejected; instead, they all had smiles on their faces.
"Old Kidd is awesome!"
Wade Dong secretly gave Kidd a thumbs up. In just one hour, he made Bynum and the others happily accept the trade.
Old Kidd was truly the league's number one motivational coach.
This ability was something Wade Dong admired.
"There's no game tonight, so everyone doesn't need to train."
Kidd clapped his hands and gathered the players, announcing again, "Life is full of partings and reunions. The team has just decided that Bynum, Dragic, Dudley, and Morris will be transferred to the Golden State Warriors. Tonight, I'll treat everyone to celebrate the departure of these four brothers."
"Boss, I'll miss you!"
As soon as Kidd finished speaking, Dudley went up to hug Wade Dong and even shed a few tears.
"Play well when you get to the Warriors."
Wade Dong patted Dudley's back, "Don't let your old team down."
"Boss, I'll miss you!"
"Boss, I'll miss you!"
"Boss, I'll miss you!"
Bynum, Dragic, and Morris also went up to hug Wade Dong.
However, it was clear that only Dudley truly missed Wade Dong.
...
In the evening, the Suns players went to their usual Sichuan restaurant.
Since Wade Dong entered the league, eating hotpot had become a tradition for the Suns' gatherings.
"East Brother, let me toast you."
Bynum walked to Wade Dong with a glass of wine, "Thank you for your guidance and help over the past half year."
Wade Dong joked, "After joining the Warriors, you'll be the leader of the team."
"Yes."
Bynum nodded, "I hope we can meet in the playoffs."
Wade Dong, "???"
This guy's role-playing was too quick. In the one hour he was called away by Old Kidd, how much motivation did Old Kidd give him to make him so unhumble?
Wade Dong waved his hand and said, "Whether we meet in the playoffs or not, you will definitely get a championship ring this year."
According to the league rules, if the team wins the championship, as long as you are a member of the team, regardless of whether you were traded during the season, you will receive a championship ring.
So even if Bynum and the others go to the Warriors, as long as the Suns win the championship again this year, Bynum and the others will also get a championship ring.
"You guys also work hard."
Bynum encouraged Wade Dong and then went to drink with other teammates.
Wade Dong, "???"
His face darkened again. Bynum must have been intoxicated by Old Kidd's motivation.
Dudley ran to Wade Dong's side, his round face already red from drinking, "Boss, I really don't want to leave the team, I don't want to leave you."
"Your ability is not limited to this. The current Suns are not suitable for you."
Wade Dong truly cared about Dudley and spoke sincerely, "Why not go to the Warriors and make a name for yourself, and strive to get a big contract this summer."
"Mm."
Dudley nodded vigorously, "I will not disappoint you, Boss."
The meal lasted over two hours before Kidd stood up and said, "The season is not over, there's a game tomorrow. Finally, let East Brother say a few words, and we'll end today's gathering."
"Okay!!!"
All the players applauded.
Wade Dong did not refuse, holding a glass of wine and standing up. He cleared his throat and said,
"This is for Dudley and the other three brothers who are about to transfer to the Warriors,
I am very honored to have walked this path with you. In the future, no matter how successful or obscure you become,
I will remember the moments from last year to this year, from late winter to early spring,
when I witnessed the light in your eyes and the path under your feet.
So, I wish you all smooth sailing forever, and may you sail through thousands of seas and return as a youth."
Finally, Wade Dong added, "At the same time, I also wish the team to win the championship again this summer."
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