The time is imperceptibly in late March, and the pace of the playoffs is rapidly approaching before you know it.

The Spurs flew to Washington for their second meeting of the season.

But this time, in addition to the game, they also had a mission to visit the White House.

The NBA's convention, if you win a championship, you get a chance to be received by the president once a year.

This year is no exception.

The team's players, members of the coaching staff, and general manager Buford are all on the invitation list.

They arrived in Washington a day early and took a car to the White House early the next morning.

After a little more than an hour's drive, they had seen the iconic dome of the White House.

In the words of the White House, Tang Tian had been here many times in his previous life, and this place was already very familiar to him.

The bus entered from the south gate, and after stopping inside, the team members got off the bus one after another.

"This is the lawn of the South Courtyard, where the president's group photo with important guests usually takes place."

When they get out of the car, there is a special person to guide them, and there is someone at the front to explain.

The meeting is just a process, and more importantly, the visit.

The White House, except for some places that are not open to the public, is actually a well-known tourist attraction.

Some action movies in the United States, such as "The White House Has Fallen", "Shocking Crisis" or something, were filmed with the background of this piece.

"The trees here were planted by the president or the first lady herself, and the magnolia was planted by President Andrew Jackson more than 100 years ago to commemorate his deceased wife."

As the only executive residence of the President of the United States for 100 years, there will always be many stories here.

Most of the team's attention was on the magnolia that the narrator was talking about.

At this time, Tang Tian vaguely heard the ** vic and Buford behind him communicating, and the content of the exchange was vaguely related to the signing.

At this point in time, the trade deadline, the buyout deadline and everything have passed, and the lineup will be changed?

"We need him to play LeBron in training, and LeBron has developed some shooting ability this season, and he's the best fit."

"Okay, I see, I'll get in touch with Team T."

Tang Tian deliberately slowed down a little, but he could only hear the last two words of their exchange.

By this time they had passed through the staircase of the National Floor, which was covered with oil paintings, and had arrived in the east room where the President was to receive them.

"The East Room is the largest reception room in the Kokuga Building, where the remains of seven presidents have been parked, the weddings of many presidents' daughters, President Roosevelt have watched Japanese sumo wrestling performances, and President Kennedy has enjoyed beautiful performances......

The staff was still introducing, but Tang Tian recalled some things at this time.

In his previous life, Maddie was indeed the Spurs who signed this season.

Outside fans think that Maddie wants to mix a championship ring before retiring, after all, he has already played in the CBA Qingdao team last season.

However, judging from the exchange between Vicky and Buford, the Spurs signed Maddy to play the role of James.

That's a good fit.

Maddie weighs a lot more now than he did at his peak, and his shooting is still there, so it's really useful in training matches.

And to be honest, he and Green are both in the second position, and in the third position, except for Leonard, there is really no one who can compete with James.

After accepting the president's meeting, taking a group photo at the entrance of the South Courtyard introduced by the previous staff, and presenting jerseys, the Spurs' trip to the White House is almost over.

And the day after the team finished the game with the Wizards and returned to San Antonio, the Spurs officially announced a message.

The team cut James Anderson and signed Maddie with a one-year salary.

"T-Mac hitched a ride on the Spurs? He was the only player in the NBA who didn't make it past the first round of the playoffs. ”

"T-Mac hasn't played in the playoffs since he played the Jazz in the 2008 playoffs, and the purpose of this signing is unclear."

"T-Mac will qualify for the playoffs because he hasn't been on any team's roster this season and hasn't been cut by March 1."

……

After the news broke, the reaction of the United States was relatively calm, but the domestic fans exploded in an instant.

You must know that Maddie's words have just ended her CBA season, and it is the peak of popularity in China.

"I'm crying, is Maddie finally going to get a championship ring?"

"This time it's not the first round, it's a first-round **, and I will do it directly to the pinnacle of my life!"

"You're so loud, buddy! But I like it! ”

"Maddie is the only superstar who has assisted two Chinese players? The last one was Da Yao, and this time it was Tang Tian. ”

"And it's really interesting, do you remember Maddy's 35.13 seconds! That's a spur! ”

"In order not to have to experience 35 seconds and 13 minutes in the future, we decided to sign Maddie! (≧?≦)?”

"Anyway, the Spurs are the defending champions and are now number one in the league, and Maddie really has a chance to get his championship ring this time!"

"I'm really looking forward to that scene, come on, Tang Tian, you are our present, but Maddie is our youth, I hope you can make our youth have no regrets!"

……

Three days after the Spurs announced his signing, Maddy reported to the Spurs.

He really looked a little fat, and by the end of his career, "Fat Wheat" really lived up to his name.

"35.13 seconds."

Ginobili didn't call Maddie's name, but said hello directly at 35.13 seconds.

Maddie laughed, and then hugged Ginobili.

Parker and Dio also stepped forward to say hello.

Their words have intersections with Maddie's career.

"Hey, Don."

After greeting them, Maddie took the initiative to come to Tang Tian's side.

"Yao told me that I must have a good relationship with you, so that the next time he invites you to dinner, he can let me bring a message."

Maddie came up and spoke.

Tang Tian smiled and got up to shake hands with Maddie and bumped shoulders.

Maddie is saying this, but it shouldn't be a lie.

He and Yao Mingming have not met yet, and it will indeed be much more convenient to have Maddie, a new teammate, to connect them.

Maddie used the wardrobe that Anderson used before, which was quite close to Tang Tian's position.

Not long after he sat down, he slid the chair to Tang Tian's side with his legs.

"Gangmanu said you would practice every night?" Maddie asked.

Tang Tian nodded, he was now completely used to practicing at night, and even if he didn't practice, he would be uncomfortable.

"That's right, I'm going to recover now, and we'll be together then."

Maddie this is, about Tang Tian trained together.

Tang Tian nodded with a smile, and his eyes unconsciously glanced at Dior.

Speaking of which, Dior was also a fat man when he first came, and now Fatty Mai also has to train with him, he has a relationship with a fat man. d