I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 27 The Trouble of Being Too Popular

"Don, have you read today's news paper? It's all about Li. I think someone is making a fuss. They are so shameless!"

Cuban rushed into the Mavericks head coach's office, threw the newspaper in his hand on the desk, and said angrily.

Old Nelson took a look at the newspaper on the table, his expression turned ugly, and he responded after thinking for a while: "After such a large-scale publicity, now all the teams in the NBA know that there is a character like Li. Looking at the example of YAO's success in the NBA, I think many teams have ideas for Li, after all, the market behind him is too huge."

"I don't care about the amount of money, as long as it costs more money to win the championship, it's worth it. It seems that it has to be manipulated."

"Mark, we can't express our interest in Lee yet, otherwise other teams will open their mouths and ask for a lot of money, try to ask people to find out who else is interested in Lee, and then choose a few players who have played well this year, Release smoke bombs to reduce Li's heat." Old Nelson suggested.

"If the plan is successful, no one will rob us of the luggage. It's a good idea. I'll send someone to do it right away!" After Cuban finished speaking, he left the office in a hurry and acted immediately, worrying about the price he would pay for being late. There will be more.

At the same time, in another place, two people were also watching news reports about Li Xuan.

"Carroll, now Lee's draft prediction ranking has been greatly improved. The draft draft network's prediction ranked him 25th in the first round, while the ESPN draft network was even bolder and ranked him No. 16 in the first round. No. [-], so close to entering the lottery, do we really want to gamble with a high draft pick?"

"Boss, I understand what you mean, but Li's meaning is different. You may not be able to imagine what it would be like to have two Chinese players on the same team."

"At that time, we will firmly grasp the Chinese market, which will bring us countless money. I think this transaction is very worthwhile!" Carol Dawson said very confidently.

"Then you will have full power to deal with this matter. You don't have to explain it to anyone, and no one can interfere with your decision." Leslie Alexander said.

"Okay, boss, I'll do my best to make this happen," Carol Dawson promised.

"Then I'll wait for your good news, and your benefits will be indispensable at that time." Leslie Alexander patted Dawson on the shoulder and left the office with a smile on his face.

On the other side, in the head coach's office of the San Antonio Spurs, there were also people discussing this matter.

"It seems that our leak-picking plan has completely gone bankrupt. With Li's current predicted draft pick, we don't even have the qualifications to compete."

"Originally, this selection plan was a temporary idea. He is not an indispensable role player for us, and it is not that important if he cannot be won. Now your task is to investigate those potential players in the second round. We will not get involved in this trip. Muddy water."

"Okay, sir, I'll do the job."

After the Spurs scouts left, Popovich glanced at the scouting report on Li Xuan on the desktop, picked it up and threw it into the trash can.

New York, NBA headquarters, David Stern's commissioner's office.

After hearing the report from Mark Tatum, one of the vice presidents, David Stern smiled.

"Mark, you did a great job. Now we've muddied the draft market ahead of time, and the general managers and scouts of those teams are busy."

After laughing, David Stern continued: "If Lee can still lead the team to advance, then increase the promotion of him again, and don't forget to increase the promotion of our Chosen Son, That kid from Akron, he's the future of our league."

"Okay, President!" Mark Tatum responded and walked out of the office to complete what Stern asked.

At this time, Li Xuan, who was being talked about by all the big shots in the NBA, had already returned to Marquette University.

Due to the hype from the outside world and the team's successful promotion, almost everyone on the Marquette University campus is discussing Li Xuan and the Marquette Golden Eagles.

"Did you go to the scene to cheer for the last game? Why don't you support the school at all?"

"The Marquette Golden Eagles game still needs to be watched? If there is no accident, it must be a big victory over the opponent, which is within my expectation."

"It's a pity that you didn't go. Let me tell you that Li was so handsome in last night's game! He is handsome and can play. I don't know if he has a girlfriend now."

"I think you're crazy."

"I heard from their teammates on the basketball team that Li doesn't have a girlfriend yet."

"Really? Then don't I have a good chance."

"You'll know if you try it? His dormitory building is just across the street."

"..."

After Li Xuan came out of the cafeteria after dinner, he overheard a group of girls talking about him. He couldn't get used to it for a while, and quickly slipped back to the dormitory from the alley.

After coming back this time, he obviously felt a little different from before. Usually when he was walking on the campus, no one came forward to strike up a conversation and take a photo, but now he was surrounded by crowds everywhere he went.

Whether it is in the teaching building or on the tree-lined path, there are people who want to sign autographs and take photos. Many girls took the opportunity to frantically use their car lights to hint at him, but he didn't want to waste energy on such things. Make sure you are in good shape for the next round.

In addition, Li Xuan also found many strange faces in the school. After inquiring, he found out that these people came here especially from other schools, just to meet him.

He really didn't expect that he was already so popular, and he was still a little complacent. After all, he suddenly became the focus of everyone, and he felt like a big star.

But after two days, he felt the annoyance of being famous. No matter where he went, he was asked to sign autographs and take photos with him, without any space or freedom.

Even if he wears a mask and goes out fully armed, he will be recognized by others. After all, his height is there, and he looks like he belongs to the basketball school team.

In the end, Li Xuan simply didn't go anywhere except the dormitory and the training hall, and asked his good brother Wade to bring food home for meals.

But Wade said that his popularity is also very high. He went to the cafeteria to buy some hamburgers and couldn't come back within an hour or two. He was very distressed.

So, the two turned their attention to Novak who lived in the dormitory next door.

At this time, the advantages of the team's small transparency are highlighted.

Being valued by the two bosses was originally something to be happy about, but Novak didn't feel happy about it. Instead, he had a C language in his heart, and it became an advantage at this time that no one paid attention.

(End of this chapter)