dmims Chapter 22 Rumors Kill People
Chapter 22 Rumors Kill People
The following day, the Miami Sports Daily published a front-page article titled "Take You Behind the Scenes of Hanson Lee," which immediately sparked heated discussions.
Hansen Lee is undoubtedly this year's dark horse, the most talked-about college player recently, and a superstar who can easily break into the top 10 in the draft predictions of relevant websites.
The report was shocking and extremely disappointing to everyone.
Because Hansen Lee had a long criminal record during his college years!
He not only urinated on his teammates' seats in the locker room, but also angrily beat two people, making him a scourge on the team.
In addition, Hansen Lee is a complete mess when it comes to relationships.
On the night he returned to school after winning the championship, he went on dates with three different women at once, and even wrote down his plans in a notebook. He was the worst of the worst!
After the news broke, fans' impression of Li He was greatly diminished, and they looked down on him.
"That damn Hansen Lee, what a hypocrite! He's such a scoundrel!"
"He doesn't deserve the title of MOP!"
"Bullying others is a crime punishable by death!"
Li He was still fast asleep when Iguodala hurriedly woke him up and told him the situation.
"Hansen, something terrible has happened! Get up and see!"
Li He looked at the news and was speechless for a moment.
From the news about the beating of his teammate, Li He could tell that the reporter had probably interviewed the two people involved, otherwise the details wouldn't be so clear.
As for the subsequent matters concerning their relationship, it was indeed him who did it, there's nothing more to say.
"Hurry up and think of a solution, otherwise if this continues to escalate, it will greatly affect your draft prospects!" Iguodala said anxiously. He knew that Li He was not the type to bully his teammates; on the contrary, he was always the one being bullied.
Li He shrugged: "Of course, Andrei, I'll try to handle it, but the results probably won't be very good."
In 2003, before the rise of online media, print media still held a significant voice in news reporting and were the source of many important news items and "breaking news."
Whether you're a fan or an ordinary person, you'll generally have preconceived notions.
The first piece of information you see will unconsciously take root in your mind, and it's very difficult to change it later.
Moreover, word of mouth spreads among fans, and things often become increasingly outrageous.
This is all part of human nature.
The story of Chinese geniuses making a comeback is certainly inspiring, but after breaking records and leading the team to victory, there are always many troubles.
More people would rather see you suffer than see you succeed.
While Li He was pondering this, he received a call from Coach Lute Olsen:
"Hansen! I saw the news. I've already contacted some media outlets, and we'll hold a press conference this afternoon. I'll clarify this matter for you in person and make those who spread rumors pay the price!"
Li He said gratefully, "Thank you, boss."
"That's to be expected," Lute Olsen sighed.
He actually felt apologetic.
If I had been more attentive and noticed Hansen Lee's predicament earlier, and had stopped him sooner, none of what happened later would have occurred.
Just after hanging up with Coach Lute Olsen, Li He received a call from an unknown number. When he answered, he was surprised to hear it was Yao Ming.
When they met during their last competition, they exchanged phone numbers.
I guess Yao Ming saw the news and that's why he called.
"Feed? Is that Xiao Li?"
"It's me, Brother Yao."
"I saw the news. It's true what they say, fame brings trouble."
Li He explained with a laugh, "Actually, there were two bastards in the team who used to bully me. I beat them up, and they just hired someone to smear my name."
"So that's what happened," Yao Ming said. "Let's quickly hold a press conference to control public opinion. I know a few media friends, so let them speak out then."
"OK, thanks, Brother Yao."
After hanging up the phone, Li He felt a warmth in his heart.
He was content to have fellow countrymen help him in a foreign land.
After a quick lunch, Li He met with Coach Lute Olsen to prepare for the press conference.
The press conference was held on time at 2 p.m.
Li He appeared at the scene looking radiant, which made the reporters feel a little awkward.
Because at these kinds of clarification press conferences, the main person involved usually manages their image and expression, adopting a "victim" stance to gain more sympathy.
Li He, however, acted as if nothing had happened.
At the start of the press conference, Li He faced the media and cameras, took out a voice recorder, and slowly explained what had happened.
Li He made it very simple: he was the one who was bullied in the team before, and he had evidence.
Coach Lute Olsen was also present to testify when the recording was played back:
"It was indeed my negligence that led to this incident within the team. Those two bullies have been kicked out of the team. I don't know where this damn news came from!"
"But I swear, I myself, and the school, will do everything in our power to make those who spread rumors pay the price!"
The reporters' brows relaxed; it seemed that Hansen Lee was indeed a victim.
Are you just clarifying the incident of assaulting a teammate?
Can you also clarify the news about her messy private life?
The press conference ended quickly. Li He's public clarification will certainly salvage his reputation to some extent, but some effects will always linger.
The University of Arizona also fully supports this hero who won the championship. At the request of Coach Lute Olsen, they even organized a professional team to handle the aftermath, protect Li He's rights, and make sure that those who spread rumors and the media pay the price they deserve.
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On April 17th, just days after Li He's revelation, a shocking piece of news that rocked the entire American basketball world exploded.
NBA legend Michael Jordan, through his agent, said, "This is the final farewell."
He announced his official retirement.
When Michael Jordan retired, there were many different reasons and various unconfirmed speculations.
This retirement truly means that the "God of Basketball" has succumbed to time, bringing his career to a close.
The New York Times, in an article titled "Jordan leaves an immortal legacy for basketball, retiring for the third time," highlighted his role in the globalization of basketball and the reshaping of the NBA's commercial value.
The Chicago Tribune's headline was direct and heartfelt—"Thank you, Michael."
Major sports newspapers around the world, including Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Sports Weekly, Marca, and Gazzetta dello Sport, have also reported on this major news in the sports world.
This is the influence of the basketball god.
Compared to Jordan's retirement, the rumors circulating about Li He were nothing, instantly drowned out by the wave of news about Jordan's retirement.
Of course, these rumors did not have much impact on Li He.
There are more important things to do right now.
Because participating in this year's draft requires going through various procedures, including submitting a written application to the NBA, as well as various certificates and declarations.
And one more thing.
That means Li He needs to acquire a second star player template before the tryouts to ensure he can make a better name for himself in the NBA.