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**Washington.**
In the Wizards' executive office:
"Michael, you can't keep acting this way. If the team doesn't make the playoffs, you might as well look for another franchise!"
*Bang!*
Jordan stormed out, slamming the door behind him.
He couldn't even recall how many arguments he had with the Wizards' management at this point. After every loss, it seemed like they always found ways to pin the blame on him.
It felt just like his time as a player for the Wizards, where the team's failures were conveniently dumped on his shoulders.
"To hell with Washington!"
Spitting on the ground, Jordan left the office, seething with rage.
Instead of worrying about this unprofitable team, Jordan decided he should focus his energy on expanding his business empire.
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**Back in New York.**
Having secured the first win of the season, Wang Song returned to his accommodations provided by the Knicks.
Technically, it was courtesy of Scott Layden.
Impressed by the Knicks' president's sincerity in arranging a home in the vast metropolis of New York, Wang Song felt quite satisfied.
Returning home, Wang opened his player attribute panel to evaluate how his recent performances, including his well-executed plays and assists, had translated into experience points.
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**Player Attributes Panel:**
- **Name:** Wang Song
- **Height:** 213 cm
- **Weight:** 95 kg
| Attribute | Value |
|------------------|-------|
| Athleticism | 99 |
| Rebounding | 99 |
| Interior Defense | 99 |
| Finishing | 99 |
| Post Moves | 70 |
| Mid-Range Shot | 70 |
| Three-Point Shot | 60 |
| Playmaking | 70 |
| Perimeter Defense| 70 |
| Steals | 70 |
**Badges:**
- **Elite Finisher**
- **Fast Break Starter**
- **Rebounding Savant**
**Available Experience Points: 11,320**
"Over 6,000 from a single game?" Wang Song raised an eyebrow.
The experience points also included a stockpile from earlier preseason games, leaving him with an impressive total to allocate.
Looking at the 11,320 points, Wang deliberated over which areas to strengthen.
His performance in the previous game had emphasized assists and offensive rebounds, nearly earning him a triple-double. Clearly, assisting teammates had a significant impact on earning experience.
After some thought, Wang decided to split the points equally between post moves and playmaking, increasing both by 10 points each.
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**Updated Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|------------------|-------|
| Post Moves | 80 |
| Playmaking | 80 |
His low-post game and passing ability now reached excellent levels.
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While Wang Song was busy allocating his experience points, the outside world was abuzz with breaking news.
Media outlets like ESPN splashed the following headlines across their pages, creating a stir among basketball fans:
- **"Michael Jordan Falls Out with the Washington Wizards!"**
- **"Twice Retired, Twice Frustrated: What's Next for MJ?"**
- **"Wizards Without Jordan: A Rebuild in the Making."**
- **"Jordan's Real Focus: Building a Commercial Empire."**
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**In New York.**
"Dennis, look at these headlines! They're complete nonsense!" Jordan fumed, slamming the papers onto the table.
"And Washington... offering me $10 million as compensation? Are they serious?"
Lighting a cigar, Dennis Rodman leaned back in his chair, his carefree demeanor contrasting sharply with Jordan's agitation.
"C'mon, Mike, stop complaining. Just enjoy your retirement. Didn't you say you had business to handle?"
Jordan, still fuming, finally calmed down enough to explain:
"I'm going to see David Falk."
Rodman raised an eyebrow.
"You mean your old agent? What for?"
Jordan smirked.
"He's got this young player under contract. I want to see if we can bring him into the AJ family."
Rodman's curiosity piqued.
"You're not talking about that Asian kid who turned you down after the last game, are you?"
Jordan nodded, his confidence unwavering.
"Dennis, if you'd been at Madison Square Garden that night, you'd understand. That kid has the potential to rival Duncan, maybe even surpass him."
Jordan's confidence, bolstered by his impeccable business acumen, left Rodman momentarily speechless.
---
**Meanwhile, across the league...**
The NBA's grueling schedule continued unabated.
After their debut games, rookies quickly faced their second matchups, with many eager to redeem themselves.
LeBron James, in particular, lived up to expectations.
Facing the Chicago Bulls, the "Chosen One" exploded for 32 points and 7 rebounds, securing his first career victory.
Though his debut had been underwhelming, his second game demonstrated why he was considered a generational talent.
After the game, James confidently addressed the media:
"This is just the beginning. We didn't get the win in our first game, but tonight, I showed what I'm capable of."
"Moving forward, my focus is on leading the Cavaliers to more victories and earning more honors."
LeBron's stellar performance placed immense pressure on the rest of his rookie class.
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