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"Michael, I know Li Fei is your sworn enemy, and you don't want to live under someone else's shadow."
"But you have to face reality. Today's league is no longer the league of your era."
"Your explosiveness at your peak has undeniably declined. No team in the league is willing to offer you a fully guaranteed three-year max contract."
"The Lakers, Houston Rockets, Trail Blazers—all the championship contenders are only willing to offer a one-year veteran's minimum or mid-level exception."
"Only the Knicks are willing to show the greatest respect and pay the highest price for the twilight of your career."
Jordan remained silent, his fingertips unconsciously tapping against the armrest of the sofa.
He had to admit that everything his agent said was true.
Four consecutive years of losing to Li Fei had dealt a severe blow to both his market value and commercial appeal.
Public opinion had long begun building momentum, proclaiming the end of Jordan's era and the arrival of a new era in which Li Fei ruled the league.
Major brands and teams were all following the trend and embracing the new generation's supreme ruler.
There were very few teams willing to back him up and sign him for a hefty sum.
After a long while, Jordan finally spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse, stripped of all its fury.
"I understand."
Gus breathed a sigh of relief and quickly asked, "So does that mean we can get in touch with the Knicks?"
"Not yet."
Jordan spoke decisively, his tone calm and cautious.
"Don't rush to respond to any team, including the Knicks."
"Over the next week, gather the complete offers from every team that's interested."
"Salary and contract length, guarantees, roster, tactical role, commercial resources—organize everything