The era of point forwards in the NBA

Chapter 98 Farewell to Curry (please recommend, please collect)
In May 2008, Lin Yue received news from the national team training camp.

【Dear Mr. Lin Yue, we sincerely invite you to participate in our Olympic training in BJ, you are a member of the 12-man roster】

Seeing this, Lin Yue was heartbroken, and only then did he realize that what Tu Yun said last time was true.

However, it has been a few months since the interview, and Tu Yun has returned to China long ago, and Lin Yue's documentary has become one of the must-sees for young basketball fans in China. Compared with the documentaries of NBA stars, Lin Yue feels more real to them.

Maybe it's because Lin Yue is Chinese, maybe it's because Lin Yue is about the same age as them.

In addition to the rapidly rising popularity in China, Lin Yue also received invitations from many agents in the United States.

His answer to this is that he still needs to play in the NCAA for another year.

Curry's departure was a blow to Lin Yue, but it was also an opportunity. Curry's aura was too dazzling. For a while, Lin Yue had a lot of doubts about Curry. He played next to the NCAA scoring champion. His high-level statistics are somewhat confusing, which also affects the judgment of scouts.

After all, Curry attracts a lot of defensive pressure every game, and being his teammate is indeed very happy.

It's not just the doubts on the Internet, Lin Yue himself has thought about this issue, how can he play without Curry by his side.

He has almost forgotten this feeling, the feeling of fighting alone. Now he has teammates around him who understand him and help him, but if he goes to the NBA, he will inevitably be discriminated against as a Chinese there. How will he gain a foothold at that time.

Now we are still working hard to become stronger. On the basketball court, the strength speaks for itself, and using the ball to silence the opponent. This is the way of Yao Ming, and naturally he has to learn from it.

"Stephen, it looks like I'm going to leave Davidson College before you." Lin Yue said to Curry who was watching the game.

Curry's eyes turned to Lin Yue's face, and he found that he was not joking, but a very serious expression.

Curry:? ? ? ?

Lin Yue looked at Curry's blank eyes and said, "I have been recruited into the national team, and I will report back to China in a few days."

Curry quickly smiled when he heard it, and buried a trace of bitterness in his heart.

"Lin, this is a good thing. It is a great honor to be selected for the national team, and the Olympic Games are held in your country. Now you will be in a good position after returning to China." Curry said happily. It was too incredible for him to be selected for the national team at the age of 18.

The Chinese team is different from the US team. It is not the first time that talented young people like Lin Yue have been selected for the national team. However, the US basketball team is full of talents and does not need young people with immature skills.

The U.S. team's roster has already been released this time. The U.S. team failed to win the championship in the 04 Athens Olympics.

The "Dream Eight Team" led by Kobe, James, Paul, Anthony and others is determined to win the championship. As for the Chinese team's first task at home is to keep the 8th place. In the 04 Olympic Games, the Chinese men's basketball team won the 8th position with the efforts of Yao Ming and others.

This year's Chinese lineup is stronger than that of 04.

Lin Yue knew that this year was not his chance, but being able to compete with Yao Ming and other seniors was enough to make him happy.

"But, the NBA is still playing here, why did you return home so early?" Curry pointed to the TV with his finger.

Lin Yue saw that the Rockets were playing the NBA regular season with the Lakers, and Yao Ming was on the court.

"I don't know, but the notice over there is to let me return to the team as soon as possible. I will ask for a leave tomorrow, and I will be back in two days." Speaking of this, Lin Yue's tone also dropped.

They knew very well that after this farewell, when Lin Yue came back, Curry would no longer be at Davidson College.

"It's okay. I'll finish the draft when you come back. We'll contact you online. I'm so curious. Which team will I be selected by?"

Seeing that the scene was too embarrassing, Curry changed the subject and broke the silence.

"When I come back, you have already reported to the team. I'm so envious!" Lin Yue said from the bottom of his heart. The NBA used to be his dream, and he was somewhat envious of Curry's first landing.

"Lin, in fact, you can also participate in this year's draft. With your strength, there should be no problem with being a lottery pick." As Lin Yue's teammate, he must know what his strength is.

Except for three-pointers, he has no shortcomings. He has a good defense, good mid-range shots and breakthroughs, and his organization is particularly good. Such a player should be looted.

In Curry's view, Lin Yue's talent is no worse than him, and Lin Yue is very self-disciplined.

"No, I want to play in the NCAA for another year, and then go to the NBA when I mature. Maybe then we will have the opportunity to be opponents or continue to be teammates." Lin Yue said, he is full of expectations for the unknown future.

Curry came over and bumped fists with Lin Yue, "I'll wait for you in the NBA. It's an agreement. We must meet there."

"It will definitely be. Don't even get a substitute when the time comes." Lin Yue laughed.

"Don't worry, my three-pointer can shoot through the NBA basket." Curry said confidently, as the so-called "ten years of hard work", he has been practicing three-pointers since he was a child, and what he is waiting for is the moment when he will bloom in the NBA.

As soon as the words fell, the Rockets in front of the screen narrowly defeated the Lakers by four points. Yao Ming and Kobe hugged and laughed. Lin Yue looked at his two idols and couldn't wait to play against them.

Using a fadeaway jumper in front of Kobe has a special flavor, and how cool it is to use your tricks to score in front of you.

However, the first time they played against each other was not in the NBA, but on the stage of the Olympics. At this time, Lin Yue didn't realize how much impact the subsequent games would have on him. This kid who had never seen a big scene still had a cognition of the game in the "March Madness" of the NCAA.

"Lin, you're in a daze again." Seeing that Lin Yue didn't reply, Curry stared straight at the TV.

"No, I'm sorry." Lin Yue came to his senses and apologized to Curry.

Lin Yue didn't have this habit once or twice, he was always wandering, and he really had a lot of thoughts. During the time Curry got along with him, he also discovered Lin Yue's many minor problems.

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"Just send it here, I'm about to take the plane." Lin Yue said to Curry who came to see him off.

Today is the day for him to return to China. After learning about it, Curry insisted on sending Lin Yue to the airport. Not only that, Ayesha, who originally wanted to go with Curry, was rejected by him as "friendship between men", and Curry wanted to send Lin Yue alone.

Along the way, the two of them didn't say anything, and the air seemed to be frozen. Lin Yue sat in the car and looked at the familiar buildings on the street. He had been in Davidson for more than half a year, and he didn't even return to China to spend the Spring Festival with his parents because of the competition, which made Lin Yue feel a little bit sorry.

After returning to China this time, he will stay for another few months. When he returns in September, the NCAA will also start playing next season, but Curry will no longer be on the team, and the shared dormitory will become his only room.

Lin Yue had already applied to coach McKillop for Curry to leave. He wanted to live alone and did not want to have a new roommate. Coach McKillop also said that he would apply to the school.

"Lin, go back and practice hard, and continue to solo with me when you come back." Curry took the lead in provoking the topic.

"Don't you want to prepare for the draft?" Lin Yue asked.

"Did you forget that my house is not far from Davidson?" Curry asked back.

Only then did Lin Yue realize that he hadn't visited for several months, and almost forgot about it.

"I'm leaving."

Lin Yue bid farewell to Curry and resolutely embarked on the journey back to China. What will be waiting for him this time?
(End of this chapter)