God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 303 First Meeting
"Philadelphia? The championship team will also invite me to try out? Do they think I will be selected by them?" In a street cafe, a black youth looked at the screen of his mobile phone and smiled disdainfully.Indeed, joining a championship team is the dream of most players, because it means that they will have a high starting point and be closest to the championship.

But Arenas didn't think so. He hoped that he could go to a mid-range team, and then become the core of that team, and then...lead the team to win the championship by himself. He is not a guy who likes to hug his thighs. people.

阿里纳斯的确有这样的底气，在亚利桑那大学的两个赛季，他场均贡献15.8分、3.8个篮板和2.2次助攻。离开学校那年，他亚利桑那州得分排行榜上排名第25位（1105分），成为学校历史上第六个获得1000分的二年级球员。在2000-01赛季他出战36场比赛，场均得到16.2分、3.6个篮板、2.3次助攻和1.81次抢断，是球队的当家球星。

In his opinion, he will definitely be selected in the lottery, and it may not be impossible to be in the top ten or even the top five. Therefore, Arenas intends to directly refuse the 76ers' invitation to try out.But the middle-aged man sitting opposite him stopped him in time: "Gilbert, I think you should accept this invitation, it will be of great help to your draft market!"

Arenas looked at his agent Thomas, frowned and said, "But they can't possibly select me in the draft, they don't have such a high pick! Isn't it a waste of time for me to try out? "

Thomas shook his head and said: "First of all, you can't be sure that the 76ers won't get a higher draft pick through a trade; secondly, this team has a very good vision for drafting, as you can see from Michael Reid Yes, they found such a baby in the draft last year, which has already established their reputation. Going to the trial training means that they are very optimistic about you, which will help you continue to improve your draft pick. In other words, we can borrow complete a hype by their hands."

Arenas thought for a while, and a smile appeared on his face. He felt that Thomas was right. The championship team wanted to try me out. Doesn't that prove my strength?He nodded at Thomas and said, "Please book me a plane ticket to Philadelphia tomorrow, and I will show the other guys who come to the trial with me how stupid it is to try out with me!"

This time, the invitation to the 76ers' trial training was not only sent to Arenas alone. According to the list provided by Chang Wei and Brown, they also invited Zach Randolph from Michigan State and Brandon Randolph from North Carolina. Heywood, Gerald Wallace of the University of Alabama, Dalembert of Seton University, Scalabrine of South Carolina and other players are all potential options for the 76ers, and of course they also invite Some other players, that was Billy King's idea.

In fact, there is also a future finals MVP participating in the draft this year, but seeing that the team already has Iverson, Chang Wei does not intend to recommend this international player to Brown-the French sports car Parker.Strictly speaking, the talents of Parker and Iverson are not at the same level, but the former is a better team player, while the latter is more inclined to individual heroism. If Iverson wants to leave, then the Spurs will choose Parker. It's nothing, but the championship gave Iverson the motivation to stay in Philadelphia. Even if he wants to leave at that time, Chang Wei will help the team choose another excellent point guard to save the game.

In addition to Wallace, Arenas, Scalabrine and other forward players, inviting Randolph and other big men to try out is obviously afraid that they will not be able to win Mourning but there is no plan B to make up for it.In Chang Wei's opinion, Dalembert is the best choice and the most likely one for the 76ers. Randolph's draft pick is still relatively too high, and he is a floor player and protects the basket. The basket is debatable, but it wouldn't hurt to have a tryout, at least to see Dalembert's performance.Chang Wei's impression of the Haitian center comes from his previous life, and it would be nice to have Randolph play against him.

In order to express the team's importance, Brown personally appeared at the trial training site, but what made him feel angry was that the trial training time originally announced by the team was 9 am, but now it is already 8:55 am, and there is still time left. One person didn't show up, but others had already started to do warm-up exercises in a regular manner, even Randolph, who was predicted to be the highest pick on the draft website among all of them, was no exception.Chang Wei, who was standing next to Brown, was also a little embarrassed, because Arenas, whom he highly recommended, hadn't arrived yet.

Seeing that the number on the electronic clock was about to reach 9 o'clock, Arenas appeared at the trial training site calmly.Seeing his sloppy look, Brown frowned even tighter. He was already known for his strict military management. The 76ers already have such a thorn in the side of Iverson, but he is a top player in the league after all. You alone What do rookies drag?

He asked in a low voice: "Chang, are you sure he can play well in the team and not cause trouble? No matter how I look at it, he doesn't look like that!"

Chang Wei laughed dryly and said, "Well... I heard that his character is still a bit rebellious, but I know he is a very capable player. As long as he is selected, wouldn't he be trained casually under your old man's hands?"

That's what he said, but in Chang Wei's mind, the most egregious thing that Arenas did in his previous life has come to mind, that is "holding a gun". On December 2009, 12, the news that Arenas was investigated by the league and the team because of illegal gun possession was exposed, and he brought the gun to the locker room.Subsequently, the Washington police intervened in the investigation, saying that an unloaded gun was found in Arenas's locker before. In the end, Arenas was severely fined by the league. He was suspended until the end of the season and was sentenced by the court to reintegration training. One month and two years probation, 25 hours of community service and a $400 fine.

Such a player who dares to bring a gun into the locker room is obviously not a good boy, but what Chang Wei likes is his strong ability to score points. As for the personality issue, he believes that the good team atmosphere of the 76ers and Brown's coaching style can Smooth it out.But now it seems that Brown's first impression of this guy is not good. He prefers players who are down-to-earth and humble.

But everyone has come, so it’s not easy to say directly, “Because you didn’t come early, so please go and stay wherever it’s cool.” It’s still necessary to give others a chance to try out.Of course, Brown has secretly made up his mind that if Arenas didn't show his extraordinary talent in the trial training, then he would rather go to get a backup scorer through trade.

(End of this chapter)