Word of their argument reached the owner, Reinsdorf. In the end, he brought the hammer down, ending the dispute by choosing Kosinrich.
Five minutes after Reinsdorf's decision, Jerry Krause announced his resignation. He told everyone in the draft war room, "The Bulls will regret this decision."
When Su Xi heard the Bulls had chosen Kosinrich—a rival he had previously defeated—he felt a pang of disappointment.
He looked up at the arena's rafters.
Just then, his eyes met Kosinrich's. The other man's gaze was filled with smugness and hostility.
Su Xi narrowed his eyes, returning the glare with equal intensity.
Kosinrich donned the Bulls cap and strode onto the stage, the very picture of a victor.
Su Xi turned to O'Connor and said, "Mike, go get me a bottle of water."
Mike O'Connor quickly got up and headed backstage to grab some water.
He had to weave through a few areas before he finally found it.
Just as he was heading back, David Stern took the stage once more.
