NBA villain

Chapter 35 A Big Gamble

"The second pick in the 2003 second round, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Jason Kapono! From UCLA."

"The third pick in the second round of the 2003 draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Luke Walton! From the University of Arizona."

"The fourth pick in the second round of the draft in 2003, the Miami Heat chose Yang Di! From China."

At the draft site, the aftermath of the lottery was still there, and the trading secrets that broke out from time to time were exciting, but when a player from China was suddenly selected in the second round at a relatively high position, many people were still shocked arrive.

"Yang Di? The player who was previously reported in the news as having no professional experience?"

"Have the Heat gone crazy? They chose a short shooting guard with potential injuries, and now they choose a Chinese player who has never proven himself?"

"It's crazy, it's unbelievable."

There was an uproar at the scene, and most of the fans didn't know Yang Di was a player. After discussing for a while, they were overwhelmed by other draft picks that caught up immediately.

And the outside world where the signal was transmitted caused quite a commotion.

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Madison, University of Wisconsin player housing.

The familiar name on the TV screen deeply stimulated the nerves of the Badger players, Kovoz, John Harold and others looked at each other in blank dismay.

"This guy is Dick Young?"

"No way, he can be selected by an NBA team?"

"Is this world too crazy or our thinking is too conservative? I think I should also be able to participate in the NBA draft." It's just too exciting.

"Devin, let's go to the draft next year. I don't believe I'm not as good as Dick Young."

……

Today, with the gradual development of Internet media in China, Yang Di's selection made netizens explode in an instant.

On the one hand, his rise was too sudden, without any domestic playing background at all, as if he appeared out of thin air.On the one hand, Yang Di’s publicity was not too strong before. Even with the same report as Cai Nan’s introduction, most people still think it’s a dream, that it might be a spoof, and that the probability of Yang Di’s being selected is too low. .

After that, Yang Di's name quickly became the hottest word.

People frantically want to know, how did this mysterious guy appear in the NBA world?
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Carroll's residence, Madison.

"Miami! I succeeded!" Yang Di yelled and jumped up from the sofa excitedly. The moment he was selected by the Heat, there was a "buzz" in his head, with mixed feelings.

My heart was beating and trembling there, restless, excited for everything that came, and unable to restrain myself.

"Catherina, I really did it!" Yang Di reached out and hugged Carol tightly.

"Congratulations, my little man!" Carol put her arms around Yang Di, smiling, with pride in her heart. Only she knew how much effort Yang Di had put in!

Immediately, Yang Di's phone rang, and the first caller was his agent, Jones.

"Hey, my boss, we succeeded! Great, my boss, I didn't expect you to actually make it this far, it seems like a dream, my God! Don't worry, I will help you with your contract in the future , will definitely help you get the best benefits! Miami’s blue sky, sandy beaches, wow, wealth is beckoning to us!”

Yang Di frowned, and replied yes in embarrassment.

Then Jones babbled on the phone with a level of enthusiasm never seen before.

At this moment, the electronic synthesis sound of the system started.

"Congratulations to the host for completing the main mission, the NBA draft. Mission reward: 500 villain points, the start of a brilliant career in the NBA... 1 percent, 2 percent..."

Yang Di was even more happy, holding Carol in two circles.

Immediately afterwards, the few friends who had Yang Di's phone number, such as Finney and Uncle William, also called Yang Di to congratulate him.

The turbulent night is still going on, and the impact of the draft is heating up and fermenting.

Madison Square Garden, inside the Heat's box, Pat Riley hangs up the phone from the team owner.

"Pat, there are media outside to interview you, and here is a call from the Chicago Bulls, Jerry Krause." Van Gundy held another phone and handed it to Pat Riley.

"What is this old fox going to do?" Hearing that it was Jerry Krauss calling, even a shrewd person like Pat Riley couldn't help being vigilant immediately.

Jerry Krause's vicissitudes of life sounded on the phone: "Are you interested in trading your team's leading scorer?"

"Eddie Jones? Jerry, you dare to speak, that's our team's leading scorer."

"But the question is, now you have that young Dwyane Wade, don't you? Eddie Jones is not for sale."

"No, no, Dwyane is still young, no one knows what level he will reach."

"So you won't trade Eddie Jones for now?"

"I think it should be."

"What about the Chinese kid you just picked in the second round? I like Chinese players very much. I wonder if there is any way to get this rookie?"

Pat Riley scolded the old fox inwardly. It was not Eddie Jones who was talking about so many targets. It turned out that he was also targeting Yang Di.Jerry Krause continued: "Yang Di came to Chicago for trial training before. Although his talent is very average and he doesn't have much shooting ability, he plays hard on the court. I want to train him and see how he is. Can you survive in the NBA?"

Pat Riley laughed and said with a smile: "I also like Yang Di, the kid. Our Heat are now in a rebuilding period. Young players and draft picks are not for sale."

"That's a pity."

The two chatted for a few more words, then hung up the phone.

Pat Riley turned to Stan Van Gundy and said, "What happened to the guy who was sent out to contact Lamar Odom, did you get Lamar done?"

Van Gundy frowned and said: "In addition to our Heat, people from the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are also in contact with Lamar. I am afraid that the contract in the previous plan may not be able to win Lamar Odom. , it may be about 10 to 20 percent higher.”

"This signing must be finalized as soon as possible." Pat Riley said firmly, tapping his knuckles on the table.

"Also, the trading plan for our point guards must be put on the agenda. After the transfer market opens, our Heat must clean up. I don't want to see this group of turnovers and poor confrontation again. A guard with almost no shooting ability makes my eyes hurt."

"Understood." Another assistant standing next to Pat Riley wiped his sweat.

"Next season will be the season of transformation for the Heat. If it is still tepid, or even less than [-]% of the record, everyone, I am afraid that we will all be laid off." Pat Riley took this opportunity to give him the team The members of the group hung their nerves.

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99%, 100%, NBA brilliant career begins!
(End of this chapter)