After they said their goodbyes, the Syracuse University players and staff were all curious about what Larry Bird had said to Su Xi.
Was it a draft promise?
Josh Peis couldn't help but come over and ask Su Xi.
Su Xi gave a casual, dismissive reply: "He said he's a fan of mine."
Josh Peis was instantly filled with awe. Brother Jack really has a great future ahead of him.
Meanwhile, Magic Johnson was also asking Larry Bird what he'd said to Su Xi. Bird raised his eyebrows. "He's a fan of mine. He wanted one of my signed jerseys, so I obliged."
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Magic Johnson had a look of pure confusion. 'Do I look like an idiot? When did he ever say he wanted your jersey? You're the one who offered to sign it.'
"How else do you explain him wearing number 33?"
Larry Bird said nonchalantly.
The smugness was radiating off him.
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Tonight, CBS brought out their ace television analysts, Billy Parker and Jim Nantz.
