In 1999, the attempt to form a Big Four failed. Barkley joined the Trail Blazers, while Pippen and Richmond joined the Lakers and both won championships.
Only Olajuwon stayed with the Nets. After last season ended, he signed a contract with the Nets, announcing that after this season, he would retire, ending his 18-year NBA career.
Gan Guoyang didn't recruit Olajuwon to join the Glory team for another year because he knew Olajuwon didn't lack championship rings.
With one championship ring, the pursuit of a second isn't as intense.
When making a decision, more consideration is given to factors like economy and family. It's better if there are more, but it's not a big problem if there aren't.
After all, having experienced it, having had the glory, having climbed the highest mountain and enjoyed the view from the top, there's no regret left.
The two soaked in the bathhouse, playing chess together on the side amidst the misty fog.
