I'm really not a superstar

Chapter 86 Recruiting Teammates
"...When I first stepped into this school, I had a championship dream! Thanks to the principal and school board for supporting the team! Thanks to Coach Calipari for guiding us! Thank you...

…Without teammates, there is no championship trophy; without your support, there is no championship trophy!Thank you for everyone's contribution and support!

...The championship is not the end, but a new beginning. The future Memphis Tigers will win more honors and trophies for this school!
...the championship belongs to Memphis! ! ! "

In the open-air plaza of the University of Memphis, an official celebration is drawing to a close.

Joey Dorsey delivered an impassioned speech as a representative of the players, pushing the atmosphere of the celebration to its climax.

The principal and coach Calipari all had satisfied and gratified smiles on their faces.Now, anyone who is familiar with this team has to admit that Joey Dorsey's mouth cannon has been used, his mouth is much better than his skills!
When the ceremony ended, Dorsey stepped off the podium and was immediately surrounded by reporters.

"Joy, will you announce your participation in the draft soon?"

"In addition to you, will Derrick Rose, CD Roberts also participate in the draft? Are there other players on the team participating?"

"What are your expectations for your draft prospects?"

"Which NBA team would you like to be drafted by?"

"Do you think you'll be in the lottery?"

"Which team do you predict will get the No. [-] pick this year?"

……

The NCAA curtain fell, and now the outside world is most concerned about the future whereabouts and ownership of these young talents.

Recently, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, OJ Mayo, Michael Beasley, Brook Lopez and many other players announced their participation in this year's draft, but the much-watched champion, the iron triangle Derek Ross, Joey Dorsey, and CD Roberts have not moved for a long time.

Being so calm really gives people a feeling that they are worthy of being a member of the championship team and can really pretend to be aggressive.

In fact, it's not that they are calm, nor are they pretending to be aggressive, but that they are planning a big move that is enough to attract attention.

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"Enough, Bear, you've been duped by that big talker! He's definitely using you! God, I told you not to associate with him, and now he's completely bewitched you!"

Reggie Ross roared angrily, his face was full of sorrow and anger.

Derek Rose looked unusually calm. He shrugged: "Brother, in my 19 years of life, you have always made decisions for me. Now that I have grown up, it is time for me to make decisions for myself." !"

"However, such a big matter is related to your career, how can you be child's play, and still trust that kind of guy?!"

"My career is up to me to decide, it is because of him that I made this decision!"

"No, we disagree, there is no discussion!"

"It's up to you, if you don't agree, I won't participate in this year's draft!"

"Are you kidding me! Isn't it our plan to participate in the draft this year? You will definitely get the No. [-] pick this year. Delaying another year will only waste time and talent!!"

"No negotiation!"

"..."

Meanwhile, CD Roberts' apartment.

"Joey, you're crazy! Do you know what you're talking about? It's about my future career! I played like shit in the finals, I've missed a lot of chances, and now you want me to miss the draft Training camp! You are crazy!"

CD roared hysterically.

"On the contrary, I made this suggestion to you because of your career considerations."

"Let me miss the training camp because of my consideration?!"

"Yes" Joey Dorsey replied very calmly. "What kind of player do you think you are?"

"I... I am a swingman with superstar potential, and a talented super scorer!"

"...Well, even if my question is not rigorous enough, let me ask you again, do you think you can gain a foothold in the NBA?"

CD stared at Dorsey viciously, gritted his teeth and said, "You bastard, how dare you look down on me! If I hadn't been unable to beat you, I would tear you apart now!"

Dorsey grinned: "Don't be angry. CD, I'm telling the truth. You may not be able to accept it, but as we say in China, it's called good medicine that tastes bitter and good for the disease, and good advice that hurts the ear is good for deeds!"

"Humph"

"I know there are some unreliable lists that put you in the top 20 picks in the draft. But, are your characteristics really suitable for a foothold in the NBA? In the NCAA, you are a good scorer and have independent scoring opportunities. The ability, but, your physical fitness, shooting percentage, breakthrough speed and free throws, can you make shots at the NBA level? Not to mention your terrible mental quality!"

"You were the scoring leader in Memphis and a star player in the NCAA, but how many shots are your scores based on? What kind of defense are you facing? What NBA teams need is not a flashy player. Not a star, but a role player with enough characteristics to come from the bottom.

In the rookie training camp, you are not surrounded by teammates who consistently pass the ball to you firmly, but opponents with their own characteristics to compete with you!
Among them are Westbrook who breaks like the wind, Michael Beasley who scores like nothing, and OJ Mayo who is good at breaking and scoring. Comparing with them will only magnify your shortcomings as much as possible, so that Affect your draft pick! "

"What Westbrook, what Mayo, Beasley, I'm not afraid of them!"

"I know you are not afraid. Some of them may not be as good as you in the NBA in the future, but what I am talking about is an objective fact at this stage. Whether you admit it or not, their excellence exists objectively!
Your best draft strategy now is to hide your weaknesses as much as possible. Relying on the status of the NBA champion team's scoring leader, you may have a good draft pick and result. "

CD was silent, and Dorsey went on to strike while the iron was hot:
"But two months from now to the draft day, you can't completely hide and disappear from the public, and that will also affect your draft pick. So you need a good exposure opportunity, a reasonable distance from An excuse for training camp.

And now, this opportunity is in front of you.Go to distant China and compete with the top eight of the last Olympic Games!The match against the Chinese will always attract the attention of the media, but I can tell you that without Yao and Yi, their strength and ranking are not directly proportional..."

"That is to say, I can get enough attention from NBA teams, the media, and fans, without having to accept those professional and critical scrutiny in the training camp? I can even play against a player who looks strong but not too strong. Score a lot of points on the team and enhance your influence and attractiveness!"

"Congratulations, CD, you will answer quickly!"

"However, when I am drafted by an NBA team, my weaknesses will still be exposed!"

"When CD is playing against the Chinese team, you have to perform well and strive to be selected in the first round. In this way, they have to sign a contract with you anyway. After entering the NBA, the first-round rookie can not only win Get more money, and more importantly, have more opportunities for trial and error!"

"Then what about my agent? He won't allow me to do this!"

"CD, you are so stupid! If the agent disagrees, then fire him! By the way, I happen to know a good agency..."

……

"There is one last question, why are you so enthusiastic about playing against the Chinese team?"

"Because I'm Chinese, and it's related to my big plans for the future"

"what's the plan?"

"Dear CD, you have already asked the last question just now, about this plan, you can watch the news later!"

Two days later, the University of Memphis held a press conference.

External official announcement: "The new NCAA men's basketball championship champion Memphis University's "iron triangle" Derrick Rose, Chris Douglas Roberts, and Joey Dorsey participate in this year's NBA draft."

At the same time, it was announced that "in order to enhance the friendship between China and the United States and strengthen the sports and cultural exchanges between the two countries, the NCAA men's basketball championship team, the University of Memphis, will fly to China from May 5th to June 26st to face the Chinese men's basketball team with the strongest lineup. Basketball training team. At that time, the University of Memphis will send the strongest lineup to win the championship, and the three players participating in the draft will also go to China with the team!"

(End of this chapter)