I'm really a slam dunk

Chapter 11
Then there are the Nets' interviews with various media, large and small.

this game,

杜奇拿下15分，三分球5投3中，2次助攻2次盖帽，代表篮网队上场26分钟。

Although this kind of data is incomparable with the first-line big players, it is already very good.

better,

It was Du Qi's critical moment lore!

In the eyes of many people, this goal is great.

Facing the long guns and short cannons stretched out by reporters big and small, and listening to their various questions, Du Qi was a little jumpy in his answers.

After all, this is the first time to be interviewed by so many media.

It's such a great feeling to be noticed!
The bishop of the Nets, Jesse, kept praising Du Qi in the face of the interview.Who called Du Qi the biggest hero in this game!
This made the Nets star Kenyon Martin and Jason Kidd standing aside a little awkward. Hey coach, we are the most anticipated players, okay?

When the interview was almost done, there was another small commotion on the field.

"Yao!"

"What a tall Chinese!"

"He was last year's No. [-] pick, and this year's Rockets' dazzling star player!"

As the commotion sounded, everyone saw a little giant with an oriental face walk into the arena.

It was Yao Ming.

Under everyone's attention, Yao Ming came to Du Qi and said in his mother tongue:

"Hi, I'm Yao Ming."

When Du Qi saw Yao Ming appear, it was unexpected, unexpected!

Seeing that he came to find me, I felt even more flattered!

As a time traveler, he certainly knows Yao Ming's achievements. Although he is not at his peak now, there will be in the future!

Thinking of this, Du Qi was a little excited, and also replied in his mother tongue:

"Hi, my name is Duke."

"So your surname is Du."

"Yes, Du from Left Wood and Right Earth."

Yao Ming and Du Qi chatted here, and many people on the court over there looked at Du Qi with envy.

Duke was once again in the spotlight.

They all want to hear what this Rockets super rookie named "Yao" is talking about with Du Qi.It's a pity that they speak the Chinese language, which is a wordless scripture for them!

Yao Ming and Du Qi also have nothing special to talk about.

After chatting, Yao Ming asked for Du Qi's mobile phone number.Du Qi also kept Dayao's cell phone number in a desperate manner.

Then Yao Ming waved goodbye and left.

Seeing Yao Ming leave, some Nets players guessed:

"The No. [-] pick of the Rockets is a compatriot with Du, and he asked Du for his cell phone number, so the relationship must have become closer.

Today's game seems to be the last game of Du Shitian's short-term contract, right?In this case, will Du go to the Rockets? "

"The little giant from the East is now the star player of the Rockets and should have the right to speak. If he wants to help Ducci, it is not impossible for Ducci to sign with the Rockets."

"Yes."

"Okay, stop guessing. It's time to go back to the locker room."

The players of the Nets just guessed casually, and stopped discussing this topic when they heard the call.

But these words fell on the ears of Bishop Jesses and assistant coach Paynter.

The speaker is unintentional, listening intentionally.

Jesse frowned involuntarily.

Now Du Qi's talent makes him very fond of it, and it will be very uncomfortable if he is poached.

Painter didn't have much mood swings.

But he still saw Jesses' "anxiety" in his eyes.

Duke followed the players back to the locker room.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, it was already half an hour later.

"Du, are you done packing? Let's go together."

At this time, Painter came into the locker room from the outside and said to Du Qi who had just cleaned up.

"Oh coach, you haven't left yet."

"I'm waiting for you."

"wait for me?"

"Well, talk while walking."

Duch followed Paynter out of the locker room and out of the arena.

Seeing that there were no players around, Painter walked forward and said, "Du, your contract has expired, what are your plans next?"

"If the Nets can give me a similar contract, I will continue to play for the Nets, because the Nets have you."

Hearing the last sentence "Because the Nets have you", Painter's calm heart warmed up.

The words are very ordinary, but it makes people feel warm.

Didn't bother with this,

Painter said:

"I think based on your performance in these ten games with the Nets, there should be many teams wanting to sign you."

"Yes."

Duch and Paynter had nothing to say, and they didn't hide anything. "The Spurs, 76ers, and Lakers have all expressed their intention to sign."

"good."

"All this is thanks to your insight."

"Hahaha! Your mouth is really cute."

"Hey hey - but coach, I still want to play with you."

Du Qi expressed his willingness again, and Painter was silent for a while, thoughtful.

"Du, to be honest, if you stay with the Nets, the team may not give you the best treatment. Jieshuai and I have already talked to Manager Thomas."

"The treatment is about the same."

"Much worse."

"—"

Du Qi hesitated to speak.

If it is close, he will naturally accept it, but if it is much worse, he has to consider it.Du Qi is a common man, he is grateful, but he also has requirements for treatment.

Du Qi stopped talking.

Painter can understand Duke's psychological feelings at this time.

"But if you really want to play for the Nets, there is a way to try."

"what way?"

Paynter thought about it for a while, with a sly look on his face:
"In your Chinese art of war, it's called playing hard to get."

the next day.

Nets manager's office.

There are Nets manager Thomas and the coaching staff in the office.

First a meeting was held.

A small-stage summary and analysis of the overall deployment of this season, as well as the Nets' performance in the regular season since the start of this season.

"We've played 16 games in the regular season. 11 wins and 5 losses."

"This record is very good. Judging from this trend, we must have properly entered the playoffs."

"Ah."

Jesses said, "It's a good start to the season, and I think the biggest surprise is Du. I didn't expect that an undrafted pick could bring such good results."

"Du."

The manager heard Du Qi's name, "Last time, he said that his contract has expired and needs to be renewed. Let's find relevant people to do it."

"The contract treatment is still the same as last time?"

"Yes."

Jesses said with some concern: "Mr. Manager, I don't think this is appropriate."

"inappropriate?"

"Du's performance in these ten games for the Nets averaged 7.8 points per game. Although this average is not very eye-catching, but Du gave me the feeling that he is playing better and better, especially against the Magic yesterday. He even contributed a crucial three-pointer, and we can’t just treat such a rookie as a draft pick.”

"So what? A loser is a loser. As I said last time, it is impossible for the team to give him high treatment."

"If that's the case, I'm afraid Du will refuse to sign with us."

"..."

Thomas was silent for a moment. In terms of understanding of the players, coach Jesses naturally knows better.And the past ten games show that Du's performance is indeed improving.

But as a team manager, he considers more than that.

"Appropriately add some treatment-well, just talk to him on a one-year contract of 20 dollars." Thomas made a decision.

Hearing such a decision, Jesses couldn't help but frowned. Is this a beggar?

He glanced at Painter.The latter shook his head, expressing his helplessness.

When the meeting ended, the players in the Nets training camp also ended a round of tryout games.

Duke came off the field.

The staff called him over and said they wanted to talk about renewing the contract.

quickly.

Du Qi sat in a clean and tidy office.

Sitting opposite him were the Nets' contract negotiators, as well as manager Thomas, bishop Jesses and assistant coach Painter.

The Nets contract negotiator said:

"Du, your ten-day short contract has ended. In view of your excellent performance during the contract period, the Nets will offer you a one-year contract with a contract salary of $20."

Hearing this salary, Du Qi thought to himself, the difference is indeed a bit far.

This year's rookie salary, the first-round rookie, can normally reach about $70 a year.

I have 20 this year, and it seems that I still treat myself as a draft pick.

Thinking of this, Du Qi felt a little unhappy.

"I do not accept."

"???"

The negotiator was a little surprised, as if he was saying, what kind of airs are you putting on as an undrafted pick?

Also stunned, there was Thomas.

This is the price he offered according to the highest standard of the draft, and it is slightly higher.But Du Qi directly rejected it like this?

"Can you tell me why you refused?"

"Yes. My reason is that the contract offered to me by other teams is at least $50 a year."

Hearing the $50 that Du Qi said, the expressions of the contract negotiators and Thomas changed, thinking that this guy could really open his mouth.

But looking at Du Qi's full confidence, it doesn't seem like he was lying to them.

"Du, your salary is a bit inflated, I'm afraid our Nets can't afford it."

"It's ok."

Du Qi's reaction was tepid, "First of all, I am very grateful to the Nets for giving me the opportunity to show my talent on the NBA stage. Since the contract expires and I can't meet my requirements, then I can only choose to leave Now, to be honest, I really hate the Nets."

Du Qi's last words are half true and half false.

The contract negotiator and Thomas both had goosebumps when they heard this.Can you please stop being so hypocritical?
He wanted to continue talking with Du Qi, but Du Qi generously took out his Nokia mobile phone and made a call.

The call was connected quickly.

"Hello, Yao, I'm Du."

Du Qi deliberately communicated with the other end of the phone in English.

Yao?
Hearing this name, the contract negotiator of the Nets and Thomas were taken aback. He is the Rockets' superstar, last year's No. [-] pick, Yao Ming.

Jesses felt a little uneasy when he thought about the exchange of phone calls between Du Qi and Yao Ming after the game against the Magic yesterday.

Du has found a new home?

It's too fast.

The manager Thomas also frowned.

What does Du mean?
Are you going to the Rockets?
Although Thomas pays relatively little attention to players, as one of the NBA team managers, he pays a lot of attention to Yao Ming.

At this time, Jesses confided the actual situation to him and said:
"Mr. Manager, the Nets really need a player like Du."

"Also, at the end of yesterday's game, the Rockets' superstar Yao did look for Du."

"..."

Thomas didn't know what to do for a moment.The coach tried his best to keep Du in this way, which shows that this undrafted pick is indeed very good.Involuntarily, his brows furrowed further.

The contract negotiator of the Nets was helpless when she saw that Du Qi didn't want to talk anymore. She glanced at Thomas and asked him for help.

Thomas felt the pressure again.

Finally:

"Du, I will consider your request."

"Thank you manager."

(End of this chapter)