Coach Lee

Chapter 52 The Best Times
In Ningshi, the scene of the press conference where Li Nan signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Today's venue is full of seats, and the guns and short cannons are all ready to go.

Regardless of whether it is a special sports newspaper or whether there is a special sports column, many media have participated in this press conference with special significance

"Old Zhu, you are mobilizing the crowd."

Some people ridiculed Zhu Shinong, but he didn't take it seriously.

"Today's event is destined to be recorded in history. Sitting in the office, I feel uneasy. If I can't witness this historical moment with my own eyes, I will regret it for the rest of my life."

This is indeed a major event for the Chinese men's basketball team, and no one can say no.

However, no one can predict whether Li Nan can gain a firm foothold abroad and win glory for the country abroad.

Later, the new owner of the 76ers, Pat Cross, appeared on the scene in a straight suit.

But the focus of the audience was Li Nan who came out in cool sportswear afterwards.

Contract, signing, exchange, re-signing, handshake.

"Lee, the 76ers welcome you."

"Pleasant to work with."

When the two held hands together, the flashlights in the audience lit up continuously.This is a moment in history, a moment of cross-age in Chinese basketball.

When it came to the reporter's questioning session, the offensive with long guns and short guns was too intense.If it weren't for the control of special people, the fight would have to be fought below.

"Li Nan, what does it mean to you to be in the NBA?"

"The NBA is a bigger and higher stage. There is Jordan, the flying man who people look up to. It is my honor to play there."

"Li Nan, you participated in the trial training of the Eagles, Spurs and Lakers, but why did you sign with the 76ers?"

"I will answer this question for you."

Pat Cross actually snatched Li Nan's words, he said with a smile on his face,

"Because we Sixers need Lee."

This answer did not surprise Li Nan at all.

76ers owner Pat Cross is an actor and a smart businessman.After all, this is a big market with more than one billion people.

Sure enough, some of the reporters off the field began to pay attention to Pat Cross.

The owner of the 76ers talked and laughed in front of the media.Li Nan has become a figure like the champion puzzle in the mouth of Pat Cross.

Among the reporters in the audience, Zhu Shinong, director of the sports department of the Yangtze Evening News, has been working hard.After several efforts, he was finally clicked.

"Li Nan, do you know Song Tao?"

Song Tao!

He is a great talent in Chinese basketball, and he is an indelible pain in Chinese basketball!

In the 1986 World Championships, the NBA Atlanta Hawks took a fancy to Song Tao. In the second year of the NBA draft, Song Tao was selected 67th in the third round.The Eagles sent the contract and jersey to the State Sports Commission, and Song Tao also signed the contract.However, no one expected that less than two months after he signed the NBA contract, Song Tao suffered a comminuted fracture of his knee.

After that, Song Tao's basketball career was also ruined by injuries.

God is jealous of talents!

How could Li Nan not know?
After taking a look at Zhu Shinong, Li Nan also understood.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Zhu Shinong nodded contentedly.

Chinese basketball needs people to go out, and Li Nan will be the first leader.

Li Nan is fine, then more Li Nan will go out later.

After the press conference, Li Nan was also invited away by the leaders of the Basketball Association.

"Xiao Li, remember, you are now representing the people of the country. Playing abroad, you can't lose the face of our people. Of course, don't be afraid when encountering difficulties, we are all your backing. You are doing well."

"Leader, don't worry."

Li Nan also suddenly felt that the burden on his shoulders was not light after the leader's instructions.

This is responsibility!
Li Nan likes the feeling of taking responsibility.

News of Li Nan signing with the 76ers spread across the country.

"Li Nan officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers!"

"No.1 in Chinese basketball!"

"This is the beginning of the best era of Chinese basketball!"

"Who will be the next one to go abroad after Li Nan?"

Basketball fans across the country were even more excited.

"Li Nan, don't come back after you leave!"

"I can see Chinese people landing in the NBA in my lifetime, and I will die without regret!"

"The 76ers will be the home team of our Chinese fans in the future."

"The 76ers have a very good guy, and his name is Allen Iverson."

"Who is Allen Iverson? I don't know! I only know Li Nan!"

After all the disturbance, Li Nan went home.

It was supposed to be a week of rest.However, this has become a luxury.

There was an endless stream of phone calls from leaders, coaches, and teammates.

All the relatives and friends at home came to the door, and every day was full of excitement, Li Nan didn't have a stable life at all.

"It's still Xiaonan who is amazing. My kid still needs me to take him with him when he goes to school."

"Xiao Nan will be an adult in the future, remember to take good care of yourself when you are abroad."

"Xiao Nan, always remember that you are Chinese. You don't want to win glory for the country, but don't embarrass us by being too good."

"Xiao Nan, is that women's volleyball girl Lin Yue your girlfriend?"

"Lin Yue is so beautiful, prettier than many movie stars."

"That girl always smiles when she plays volleyball. She has neat and white teeth and looks good. She's a big girl, and she's just a likable girl."

"A good-looking mouth, good-looking eyes, good-looking nose, good-looking everywhere, you are a thief!"

"That girl is tall, and her legs are almost up to our necks. She is well-groomed and straight, and her body looks good, and the old Li family will be blessed in the future."

Hearing Xiao Nizi being praised by relatives and friends, Li Nan was very grateful, even more proud than they praised himself.

Seeing the smiling faces of the parents in the crowd, Li Nan, as a son, felt even more at ease.

A better me met a better you, this is fate.

……

After the excitement, it should have been a heartbreak of parting.

However, what the parents said made Li Nan dumbfounded.

"Son, don't come back when you leave."

Well, go out and don't come back.You must make a name for yourself, otherwise you will be sacked, and you will be ashamed.

gone.

Li Nan is gone!

He left with the hope of fans across the country.

A few days after Li Nan left, another major event happened.

"It is reported that the president of the NBA has arrived in China and is discussing cooperation with CCTV."

"Wang Dazhi is in contact with American University, and he may appear on the NCAA field in the second half of the year"

"The Eagles are interested in 'China Jordan' Hu Weidong. It is reported that the Eagles have sent a team to China."

"The Spurs are interested in 'Mr. Key' Zheng Wu, and the Spurs scouts brought the contract"

"The Dallas Mavericks are interested in the 'God of War' Liu Yudong, and are in contact with the Bayi Team and the Basketball Association"

"Go out and bring in. It is reported that the CBA league will discuss the reform of the introduction mechanism of foreign aid"

Times are changing!
The NBA is about to open up a big market in China. All NBA teams have smelled it and want to try it.

The best era of Chinese basketball has begun.

(End of this chapter)