I hacked my son's basketball system

Chapter 21 In the wind of a foreign country?
Portland is a city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, in the state of Oregon.

Because it is close to the Pacific Ocean, the climate here is very warm and rainy, which is also very suitable for rose cultivation.It is also known as the "City of Roses".

Of course, such an elegant name as Rose has nothing to do with Liu Baoqiang.

At this moment, he had just come out of the pick-up gate of Portland International Airport.He was carrying a canvas bag behind his back and a woven bag in his hand.He was looking around for Les.The whole person is so filthy that he can fall into pieces.

"Here, buddy, you're finally here. I didn't expect to find it so troublesome to apply for a work visa! It's been so long, if you don't come today, I won't be able to pick you up tomorrow!"

Today is October 7th.

It has been more than half a month since the two first decided on Liu Baoqiang's coming to the United States.

It stands to reason that it is quite fast for Liu Baoqiang to complete all the procedures for going abroad in such a short time.

You should know that the general visa period is as short as three months and as long as nearly half a year.

It is already a small miracle that Liu Baoqiang can stand here now.

But no amount of miracle could cover up Rice's anxiety.

"Isn't it supposed to be the offseason now? Why are you so anxious? Did something happen?"

Rice's anxiety was completely written on his face.Liu Baoqiang had to see it even if he didn't want to.Now that I have seen it?Of course he had to ask.This is a matter of politeness.

"Oh, don't mention it! This year's draft is considered to be a failure for the Trail Blazers. I have to find a way to make up for it as soon as possible!"

"???"

That's what happened.

I said before that the Trail Blazers were very chaotic last season.Then a group of leaders changed.

And these leaders want to focus on developing rookie players.

But no one thought that more than half of the four rookies selected by the Trail Blazers this year had problems.

In accordance with past practice.After the draft is over.Rookie players selected by each team.They will report to the team within a week.

After a short training session.Then with the fringe players on the team and scout players who don't have contracts.Go play summer league together.

In this way, the team can see the adaptability and ability of the players.

There are many situations in this matter.

First, Sebastian Telfair, the No. 13 pick in the first round, sprained his foot.A minimum recovery time of two weeks is required.I definitely won’t be able to go to the summer league.

Then there is Segemonia, the 23rd pick in the first round.That is the one that Rice went to Russia for the first time.Because their team doesn't let people go.It's not coming at all.In other words, he will not even think about landing in the NBA this year.

Finally, there is the No. 17 pick in the second round, South Korea’s Ha Seung-jin.This stupid girl actually got into a fight with a fringe player over something really big.As a result, both were suspended by the team.

Among the four rookies, Victor Yapak, the No. 4 pick in the first round, did not have any problems.

But count that fringe player.Originally a summer league team with only 9 players.Now there are only 5 people left.

Five people playing in summer league?This is the rhythm of the whole game.It's too embarrassing to pull it out.

So the Trail Blazers urgently need to find a few players to participate in the summer league.After all, the name has been registered, so I must go, and I have to save face.

As the saying goes, dust returns to dust.

Two of them are in trouble.After all, they are all rookies inspected by Rice.

So the matter of finding someone can only fall on Rice.This may be called joint and several liability...

But let’s forget about the responsibility, Les accepted it, so who asked him to “punch him in the eye”?

But the most serious problem now is not this, but that it is difficult to find players at this stage.

The summer league is held every year in the early and middle and late July.

How many places are held every year.

The holding time is also long and short.

Like there are a total of 4 places hosting summer league this year.

They are Rocky Mountain Summer League, Southern California Summer League, Orlando Summer League and Las Vegas Summer League.

The first to start was the Southern California Summer League.It will be held from July 7th to July 7th.

It is precisely because of this.Now those free agents who want to play in the NBA?
Those who are capable have already found a team to go to.Those who are incapable probably gave up a long time ago, and now they don't know where to stay.

So Les now has nowhere to hug him even if he wants to.

In addition, Rice is also a proud master.

Since there is a problem with my work.Then he would try his best to make up for it.So I don't want to find too many players.

In the case of high demand, it is even more difficult to find.

But now if he wants to find a better player, he can only play a time difference.

Fortunately, the Blazers are not participating in the Southern California Summer League this year.

It's the Orlando Summer League.

The start date is July 7th.

The end of the California Summer League is also July 7.

Rice now just wants to go to the Orlando Summer League to Taobao.Then take it to the Southern California Summer League to use.

That is such a time difference.

And his latest departure time is tomorrow, which is July 7th.

This is why he is anxious.

"Since you're here, you can just help me. Put your luggage in my car first, and we'll fly directly to Orlando. You can take a rest when you get there for a day of preparation!"

"........."

Les, who was in a hurry, was really not polite at all.

Liu Baoqiang's feet had just stuck to the ground in Portland. He hadn't left the airport yet, and he was about to be dragged to Orlando by Les without even asking if he wanted to.

Depressed Liu Baoqiang probably wants to ask now...

"Darling? Why did you let me go?? And? Can I get a salary...?"

…………

Southern California, also known as Southern California, is also located on the west coast of the United States, next to Oregon.

It's not too far from Portland, and it's only a two-hour flight.

And after landing.Rice first found a motel nearby.Let Liu Baoqiang rest here!

Then he went to collect information.and determining the time and place of the game.

Liu Baoqiang is also really tired.After all, it took more than 20 hours to fly from China to the United States.He flew here again without his feet occupying the ground.

Under this kind of tossing, even if he is used to doing coolies.I couldn't bear it anymore, and fell asleep as soon as I felt sleepy.

And this sleep lasted until the afternoon of the second day, when I woke up from hunger...

Rice is also considerate. Although he was away, he bought a lot of hamburgers and fries.Of course, Wang Baoqiang ate Hesaihe all the time.

I don't know if it's a jet lag issue.

After eating, Liu Baoqiang fell asleep again.

And this sleep came the next morning.

Fortunately, this time he saw Rice.

And Rice didn't talk nonsense with him.

Another meal of hamburger and fries was served.

Liu Baoqiang followed Rice out of the motel.

"This year's Summer League has the most teams here, with a total of 11 teams. In order to save time and expand the scope, you two will work separately.

You don’t need to do too many things, just go to the place, observe the players you think are good in the game, and then follow the player report you wrote before, sketch a copy and bring it back to organize! "

"No, no, no? I feel like something is wrong? Did you make a mistake? I don't understand these? The player report last time was also..."

"Don't pretend to be in front of me! Can you accurately predict the draft picks of the 60 players? You are definitely not too bad at watching players! Besides, you are only collecting the information you see, and it is up to you whether to make a decision in the end." Two words!"

"Even so, I, I..."

"Don't say me, me, me, and you don't say any more. There are 4 games in total today! The time is very tight. The two games you watched were the Supersonics against the Grizzlies, and the Kings against the Spurs! There are still some players in time and place. All the basic information is written in this book I compiled. You can read it yourself on the way. By the way, there is this! It’s your scouting certificate. Fortunately, I got it together when I was applying for a work visa for you. It’s just now Useful! Do you have US dollars with you? Take the money first. Save some money, I’m leaving first!”

Rice didn't care what Liu Baoqiang was feeling.It doesn’t matter whether Liu Baoqiang is qualified or not.I confessed a lot...

Then he stuffed something into Liu Baoqiang's hand.He hailed a taxi and left first.

This made Liu Baoqiang, who had not yet completely figured it out, even more stupid. He could only look at the direction in which Les left, people messing up in the wind...

(End of this chapter)