104: At 19, he's already a ruler (Seeking monthly tickets!)_3

Rich DeVos smiled awkwardly, not liking Shaq discussing his contract renewal in public.

After all, he's the boss, and it's up to him to say how much money is on the table.

But now was a time for celebration, and DeVos didn't dwell on it, letting any displeasure quickly pass.

Finally, the championship trophy made its way into Roger's hands.

He held the trophy, heavier than he had imagined.

Whether it was the physical weight or the mental weight, it was heavy.

This championship meant something extraordinary for Roger.

It wasn't just his first career championship.

He had beautifully taken down the team that had abandoned him last season as well as the former champions.

And beautifully defeated the team that had beaten him in the last finals.

Then, he reaped the highest honor.

This shut down all the doubts about Roger, leaving no room for them to survive.

It took his career to a qualitative leap in just his second year!