Chapter 907 Far-reaching Impact
When people discuss influence, figures such as traffic on hot search lists and sponsorship from advertisers are often more intuitive and specific.
This is true, and it is undoubtedly a very important component of influence; however, it is not the whole story.
In the world of competitive sports, the so-called influence should also include increasing attention to sports, motivating young players and amateurs, changing the living conditions of the entire industry, and so on.
Michael Jordan. Roger Federer. Tiger Woods. Michael Schumacher. Serena Williams.
Blah blah blah.
These legends, without exception, are all like this. These intangible but objective existence and far-reaching influence that will go down in history have a power more powerful than numbers, even surpassing GOAT itself. In the long history, Carve your own name——
Of course, a player who can have such an influence is already the GOAT.
Now, Levi also has such an opportunity.
Just two professional seasons in the NFL, coupled with the special position of running back, are not enough for Levi to enter the heated discussion of GOAT; but his Asian identity, special running back and legendary His resume has given Levi unparalleled influence, quietly changing the sport's attention around the world.
This influence has undoubtedly brought this young running back to a new level -
This is a new field that even Brady and Manning have not been able to touch. field, every step Levi takes may be about to write a new history.
#Go to Kansas City.
This hashtag is just the tip of the iceberg; at the same time, it is just the beginning.
In just a few days, fanatical crowds surged into Kansas City from all directions like a flood, collectively entering carnival mode.
At this time last year, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the Super Bowl for the first time in 48 years, triggering a frenzy. At that time, two million people were mobilized to participate, breaking the championship parades of the four major North American leagues with an incredible and devastating gesture. The record number of participants shocked the entire North American continent.
Looking back now, that should be the first time that Kansas City left a warm, united and positive impression on the general public.
Because last year was so crazy, people generally believe that it is difficult to surpass this year. Although it is the defending title, it lacks the impact of last year's long drought. In addition, the Super Bowl sweep to the top is not as thrilling as last year. I'm afraid it will be very difficult. It is difficult to mobilize all two million people together again.
This is indeed the case.
This year, after all, I was not able to replicate the madness of last year; however, the real surprise is that this year is still crazy, easily leaving a new mark——
More than 1.5 million fans participated in the championship parade.
Although far inferior to last year, this is still the second-largest championship parade in the history of the four major North American leagues, second only to the benchmark set by the Kansas City Chiefs themselves last year, with a sweep of thousands of troops. Promote to everyone that the energy generated by Kansas City is equal to that of any major ball market.
The most special thing about this year is that young people who have just recently settled in Kansas City and become new city residents participated in the championship parade without leaving home, pushing the annual carnival to a new peak and continuously infusing The fresh blood became the bright scenery of the day.
It was crowded and overcrowded.
The highlight of the entire championship parade occurred at a slightly unexpected moment - Felix in a wheelchair appeared on the Kansas Chiefs player parade float, followed by Karen, Jenna and a bunch of kids.
After getting to know each other, we found out that those children were all cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and they were also friends of Annie and Felix.
The Kansas Chiefs specially invited them to join the championship parade to defend their title.
When Felix stood in front of the float and saw Levi and Mahomes leaving the previous float walking towards their float, Felix couldn't control himself and raised his head high Arms shouting.
"Fly!" The heartfelt, uncontrollable joy and happiness unexpectedly ignited the parade scene. Fans on both sides looked at Levi and Mahomes and raised their arms and shouted inadvertently. Join Felix.
Then, it unfolded in a mighty way.
One after another, the new residents who had just arrived in Kansas City were shocked and shocked. They joined in enthusiastically and carried the carnival atmosphere to a new peak.
Glenn-Carter just arrived in Kansas City yesterday. He will graduate from college in June this year. He has no plans for the future. He has not looked for a job or started an internship. He has no plans.
In confusion and confusion, Carter watched the American League finals matchup, and then watched the Super Bowl, becoming very interested in Kansas City——
He did not deny that he was victorious Fans, if the Kansas City Chiefs had lost those games, he probably wouldn't have been interested in the city and maybe he would have gone to Boston or Los Angeles; but now he's in Kansas City.
Carter thinks Levi is an interesting player.
Kansas City, come and go.
The luggage is still in the motel, a simple motel that costs twenty dollars a night. He didn't even start looking for a place to stay. He came to participate in the championship parade early this morning.
Before, he lived in Portland. They only had one professional team, the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, which had not won a championship for a long time; the university was in Richmond, where the NCAA He is the king.
Therefore, he has never experienced such a scene.
Looking at this scene, the fatigue of long-distance running seemed to disappear without a trace in an instant. He raised his hands high with passion and joined the crowd.
“Fly!”
Again, and again.
Shouting and getting excited uncontrollably, Carter didn’t know until now that this is what a carnival feels like, this is what a party is like.
Both Portland and Richmond really know nothing about parties.
Carter raised his hands high, jumping and cheering forgetfully, becoming a drop of water in the vast ocean, setting off a stormy sea together.
He felt like he was starting to fall in love with Kansas City.
At that moment, the voice of "Flying" hovered uniformly under the blue sky of Kansas City, bringing a perfect end to all NFL events in the 2018 season.
Party. carnival. procession.
Not only the players, but the entire city went into a festive and crazy mode. Even after the championship parade, the air was still filled with happiness and joy, and even going to work could not take away their joy.
The flag of the Kansas City Chiefs can be seen in the streets and alleys. Wearing the Kansas City Chiefs jersey on the streets is becoming a new fashion trend. The Super Bowl can be heard in the office all the time.
Even breathing is happy.
I’m afraid this carnival will continue for a while——
Whether this is a dream or not, Kansas City doesn’t want to wake up for the time being, so let this happiness last a little longer. A little bit.
(End of this chapter)