"You may think I'm just spouting nonsense, but these are my heartfelt words."
Roger was stunned for a few seconds, possibly reflecting, then patted Pippen on the shoulder and walked out.
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Paul Pierce was sitting on the team bus, wearing headphones, waiting for the others to board.
He was in a bad mood today because he was outplayed by Vince Carter.
He just wanted to directly compete against Vince Carter, what was wrong with that?
Roger could compete against anyone he wished at any time.
Roger had the freedom to take shots whenever he faced Iverson.
He could go against whoever he wanted to defeat, that was all he was asking for.
Pierce obviously knew this was Roger's team; he didn't want to be the team leader, but he hoped to have the rights he deserved.
At that moment, the bus lights turned on, indicating someone was about to board.
Pierce looked up and saw that the only person boarding was Roger.
