NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 122: Such an awesome person is not allowed to exist

"Have you been living here all this time?"

Madonna walked into Meng Jin's rented apartment with a look of disgust on her face.

Pippen and Reggie Miller who were standing next to them saw it. It was the first time for them to see such a popular star up close.

Meng Jin: "Yes, I will have to stay here for another month."

Madonna shook her head and said, "Stay at my place. The environment here is too bad."

"No, this place is close to the training hall, so it's more convenient."

Meng Jin didn't think the environment here was that bad, it was just an ordinary apartment. It was Madonna's requirements that were too high.

"Who are these two rednecks?"

Madonna turned around and saw two perverts grinning at her.

"My brother."

Madonna said "Oh" and waved to them: "Hello."

Madonna said as she pulled Meng Jin out the door: "We have to hurry, the dinner is about to start."

Madonna has been frequently attending gatherings of film and television stars recently. She had ambitions to enter the film industry several years ago. In 1985, Madonna starred in the movie "Mysterious Date". Her screen debut had both good news and bad news. The good news was that the dance music "Into the Groove" in the movie became a hit, but the bad news was that the movie was a flop.

In 1986, Madonna re-entered the film industry and co-starred with actor Sean Penn in the movie "Sirius". The film was shot in Macau that year. When she went to Hong Kong and Macau to film, she became the target of Hong Kong and Macau reporters. The filming process was very beautiful, but the result was not so beautiful.

Madonna won her first Golden Strawberry Award for Worst Actress for this film.

Madonna made a comeback in 1987 and won the Golden Strawberry Award again with "Butterfield ".

Meng Jin didn't understand. Was this forced scene necessary to be filmed?

Madonna is this kind of person. The more people say she is not good enough, the more she wants to prove herself.

"You have to keep your eyes open when you receive the script this time." Meng Jin said on the way to the dinner.

"It has nothing to do with the script. It's my own bad acting."

Meng Jin turned his head and looked at Madonna in surprise. This woman has a clear understanding of herself!

Meng Jin did not attack Madonna. He asked, "What script are you going to take this time?"

Madonna: "I don't know, I haven't read the script yet, but I know I will be in it."

Meng Jin: “Why?”

Madonna: "Because the leading actors are Warren Beatty and Al Pacino."

Meng Jin: "Wow, what a luxurious lineup! Will they come tonight?"

Madonna: "Warren Beatty will be here. He is the director and the lead actor of this script. Al Pacino doesn't know."

Meng Jin had no impression of Warren Beatty, but was somewhat looking forward to meeting Al Pacino. He had watched The Godfather, starring Al Pacino, no less than three times.

Meng Jin and Madonna walked into the banquet hall. Most people's attention was attracted by Meng Jin, not because of his fame, but because of his size.

Warren Beatty walked up to Madonna with a glass of wine in his hand and smiled: "Madonna, I'm glad you're here. This means you've accepted my proposal for cooperation."

"Of course, it's an honor."

The two exchanged pleasantries, and Warren Beatty looked up at Meng Jin behind Madonna and said, "Is this your new bodyguard? He looks very capable."

Meng Jin smiled and replied, "Sir, you are only right about the second half of the sentence."

"Warren, this is my boyfriend Meng. Meng, this is the big star and director Warren Beatty that I told you about." Madonna quickly came out to smooth things over, for she was afraid that Meng Jin would suddenly lose his temper.

In fact, her worries were unnecessary. Meng Jin knew that his current influence had not yet broken through the circle. Outside of Chicago and the basketball world, not many people knew him, so Meng Jin never regarded himself as a big star. He came to this party without any burden or intention, he just wanted to accompany Madonna.

Meng Jin met Al Pacino, who was even smaller than he had imagined. Meng Jin thought he was at most 165cm tall, and it was the big screen that made him look taller.

The two simply greeted each other and didn't say much.

Most people at the banquet were not interested in Meng Jin. They just greeted Meng Jin and said HI for Madonna's sake.

After Meng Jin walked around, he unexpectedly ran into an old acquaintance, director Spike Lee.

The two had a conflict at Madison Square Garden. Spike Lee did not greet Meng Jin. He turned to the actress Carrie Fisher next to him and said, "Do you know that big guy?"

Carrie Fisher: "Madonna just introduced him to me. He is a basketball player. I thought basketball players were fierce and rude. He changed my stereotype of basketball players. He is very polite and gentle."

Spike Lee was stunned and frowned: "Are you kidding me? Do you want me to tell you about his glorious deeds? That guy is a bully on the court. He insults fans and beats opponents, and it happened more than once!"

Carrie Fisher shook her head after hearing this: "What? You said he hit someone? And more than once. No, no, no, that must not be his problem."

Spike Lee was a little speechless. He didn't know that Carrie Fisher was interested in Meng Jin. She thought Meng Jin had an angular face and a great figure. The key was that she had never tried such a big thing. These Hollywood actresses all had a curiosity and liked to try something new.

Carrie Fisher also heard that Madonna's boyfriend must be pregnant, which made her even more interested in Meng Jin.

After walking around the banquet hall, Meng Jin found a quiet corner and stayed there by himself. He was not a socialite like Madonna. It would be too tiring for him to deal with all kinds of people all night. He was not very interested in the entertainment industry, but he was a little interested in the girls in the entertainment industry. However, after walking around tonight, there was nothing that suited his taste. There was a girl named Carrie Fisher who kept flirting with him when Madonna was not around, but Meng Jin pretended not to notice it. The girl's appearance was really not his type.

"Hey! Meng, a rising basketball star!"

Meng Jin had just been quiet for a while when a middle-aged man with glasses called his name from behind.

Meng Jin looked back and didn't recognize anyone. Most of the people at the gathering were well-known figures in the film industry, but Meng Jin didn't recognize most of them.

"Let me introduce myself, William Friedkin, a director."

William Friedkin politely extended his right hand, and Meng Jin smiled and shook hands with him.

"Meng Jin, a Chicago Bulls player."

Although Meng Jin knew that the director knew him, he still introduced himself politely.

"I see you often." William Friedkin pointed at Meng Jin and smiled.

"On TV?" Meng Jin asked.

William Friedkin: "Yes, but more often in the newspapers."

"That's definitely not a good thing."

After Meng Jin finished speaking, William Friedkin immediately laughed. He liked the way this young man spoke.

"You're a guy with personality. I like the way you play the game. Are you interested in acting in a movie?" William Friedkin said.

"Be a special actor?"

Meng Jin succeeded in making William Friedkin laugh again.

Meng Jin didn't mean it. With his height, it's hard to think of what other type of actor he can be except a character actor.

"To be precise, he is also a special actor, but he is the leading male role."

Meng Jin was delighted. It was the first time he heard that a special actor could play the leading male role: "You don't want me to play King Kong, do you?"

William Friedkin patted Meng Jin on the shoulder and said, "I appreciate your humor, but I'm not kidding you. I'm serious. I have a basketball script here."

"What's your name?" Meng Jin asked.

"It hasn't been decided yet, but the story outline is already there. It tells the story of college basketball."

William Friedkin told Meng Jin about this story, and Meng Jin didn't think it was too amazing. After all, he was a time traveler and had seen all kinds of story routines, but in the 80s, sports movies of this theme should still attract some audiences. Facing William Friedkin's invitation, Meng Jin politely responded with three consecutive requests.

No, I'm not suitable. Find someone else.

"Normal players would be excited when they hear the invitation and accept it. They would regard being on the big screen as an opportunity, a chance to be exposed, and you are special," said William Friedkin.

"I'm not special. I am aware of my acting talent, and right now I just want to do a good job on the basketball court," Meng Jin replied.

"I admire you, that's why I want to choose you as the leading actor. Remember, there are no actors who are not good at acting, only directors who don't know how to coach." William Friedkin was very confident.

Hearing this, I glanced at Madonna not far away and thought to myself, are you sure?
Before the two parted, William Friedkin left Meng Jin's phone number. There was still a long time before the filming of the movie, and William Friedkin hoped that Meng Jin would change his mind by then.

After the dinner, on the way back, Meng Jin told Madonna about his rejection of William Friedkin.

Madonna told Meng Jin with surprise that the director he rejected was a big-name director. William Friedkin was very famous in the film industry. He was the director of "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist". He had won the Best Director Award at the 44th Academy Awards and the Best Director Award at the 29th Golden Globe Awards for American Film and Television. He was definitely a big shot in the circle.

"Do you think I'm a fool?" Meng Jin asked.

"No, if you want to act, then act. If you don't want to act, then don't act. Just follow your heart. I think that's cool."

Meng Jin nodded and drank a sip of mineral water in the car.

"So you and Carrie Fisher had sex?"

Meng Jin almost spit out a mouthful of water after hearing this. After coughing a few times, Meng Jin asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Don't think I didn't see you flirting with each other. Carrie Fisher looked like she wanted to eat you up right now."

"She was flirting with me, but I wasn't interested," Meng Jin said.

Madonna had no doubt that Meng Jin would not hide such things from her, because Meng Jin told Madonna about his affair in Italy. Madonna was not angry but became even more excited. She even asked someone to buy Donatella Damiani's movie videos and played a competition with Meng Jin while watching the movies.

On August 8, Meng Jin and Jordan met, which was the first time the two met since the end of last season.

In preparation for the upcoming U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, the USA Basketball Association specifically contacted David Stern, hoping that they would send some NBA players as sparring partners.

This is an old tradition of the US Olympic men's basketball team. When Jordan went to the Olympics in 1984, the sparring team sent by the NBA was luxurious, with players like Bird, Parish, Assassin, and McHale all participating.

This time, the NBA did not send out any veteran stars, only new generation players.

Meng Jin didn't want to come at first, but when he heard that David Robinson was on the other side, he decided to come.

Meng Jin has no grudge against David Robinson. He is just very unhappy that the media has hyped up this big man who has not played a single game. The media has hyped him up as a combination of Russell and Chamberlain. Some people even said that if David Robinson had played last season, Meng Jin would not have been named the best rookie.

Meng Jin came here today specifically to teach David Robinson a lesson. He would not allow such an awesome person to exist in the same class.

In the locker room, Jordan found Meng Jin and asked, "Have you heard?"

Meng Jin was tying his shoelaces. He looked up at Jordan and asked, "What did you hear?"

Jordan: "Charles was traded for Crumbs."

Meng Jin was speechless: "Michael, I'm not imprisoned, this happened two months ago!"

Jordan: "That guy is a psychopath. Who would trade a player who contributed so much to the team for an old guy? Why didn't he keep Gilmore?"

This is probably the worst time Bill Cartwright has been criticized. Although he is 31 years old, he is still at the end of his career peak and is not like Gilmore's old car without gas.

Gilmore has had a great career, but his performance last season did leave a bad impression on many people.

Meng Jin agreed that Krause had some mental problems, but he knew that this trade was indeed the coaching staff's idea. Krause himself did not want to trade Oakley, he wanted to trade Jordan.

"I want revenge on the crumbs," Jordan said coldly.

Meng Jin: "How do you plan to retaliate?"

Jordan: "Let him go."

Meng Jin: "To be realistic, the boss trusts him very much."

Jordan: "I'm going to teach that Cartwright a lesson this new season."

Meng Jin: ???
"What does this have to do with Cartwright?" Meng Jin asked.

"He was traded to the team as a bread crumb, so he is considered a bread crumb."

Meng Jin couldn't quite figure out Jordan's train of thought, but he didn't intend to wade into muddy waters. The Bulls' internal struggles were too complicated, and he didn't want to help either side. He just wanted to stay out of it.

The game was held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The starting five of the NBA team were Meng Jin, Jordan, Bogues, Doherty, and Almon Gilliam.

The starting five of the Olympic team were David Robinson, Danny Manning, Augmon, Richmond, and Charles Smith.

During this period, professional athletes were not allowed to participate in the Olympics, so the U.S. men's basketball team sent their best college players to every Olympics.

Meng Jin glanced at David Robinson before going on the court. At that time, he had a mustache and fluffy hair, and looked about 40 years old.

In the first round, Meng Jin and Jordan asked Boggs for the ball at the same time.

Boggs gave it to Jordan without a second thought. Last year, he dropped at least ten spots because of Meng Jin, and he still holds a grudge!

Meng Jin had no choice but to grab the rebounds himself. As soon as the ball came into his hands, Meng Jin actively looked for opportunities to challenge David Robinson one-on-one.

In the first quarter, he had three direct conversations with David Robinson.

After passing Ogmon, he made a layup after competing with David Robinson in the interior. Although he missed, he caused a foul.

One full-court dribble IN-OUT + Meng Jinbu, after teasing David Robinson, he dunked over the rim!

Another time was when he was facing David Robinson at the top of the arc in a positional battle. Meng Jin changed his rhythm, accelerated to the free throw line, and then stopped suddenly and pulled back!

This move made Jordan's eyes light up, which was something Meng Jin didn't have last season.

However, Meng Jin's performance was not over yet. After pulling back, he did not choose to collect the ball, but instead made a big push and changed direction.

David Robinson was shaken and fell into the splits on the spot, looking very embarrassed!
After passing David Robinson, Meng Jin scored two points with an easy jump shot.

After the first quarter, Meng Jin scored 7 points, which is not a lot, but his performance was very eye-catching.

Jordan came directly to Meng Jin and said, "Meng, you have improved again."

At the end of the season, Meng Jin received 10 points that could be used for potential points with a score below [90] and 5 points that could be used for potential points with a score above [90].

Meng Jin allocated his potential points to the four attributes of [Physical Fitness], [Ball Control], [Layup], and [Mid-range Shot]. Two months of systematic training have significantly improved his attributes (the attributes will be released in the free chapter later).

孟进这场比赛拿到19分6篮板1助攻1盖帽1抢断，没有打太久，达到教训大卫-罗宾逊的目的后就下场休息了。

The NBA team also won the game 97-90.

"Meng, you fought well."

Jordan praised Meng Jin's offseason training.

Then, the tone of the painting changed: "I decided to give you a reward."

Meng Jin: "What's the reward?"

Jordan: "I'll reward you with a round of golf with me."

Meng Jin didn't say anything, he just put on his backpack and ran away. He didn't want to give money to Jordan.

He hadn't touched golf during this period, which made his poor skills even worse.

(End of this chapter)