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Chapter 187 Be a Professional Player From Today

When he stepped off the stage, Xu Hao was still a little dizzy.Although he was basically sure that he would be selected high in the draft before, when his dream came true, he still showed the restraint and uncontrollable ecstasy unique to teenagers.

In the simple media interview area, Xu Hao was facing a female reporter from ESPN. She was obviously very interested in this rookie from the East, even though she had heard countless times about Xu Hao's performance in the NCAA in the past year. great achievements.

When Xu Hao sat down, the female reporter couldn't wait to say: "Hi Xu, I'm Susan from ESPN, congratulations on becoming the No. [-] pick this year, as a Chinese player, how do you feel? Did you share it?"

Xu Hao calmed down, but still said in a slightly excited tone: "It is a great honor to hear Mr. Stern pronounce my name here. Although I am not the first Chinese guard to join the NBA, I hope to be able to play as soon as possible." I can help the team as much as I can. I want to use my performance to prove to all fans that the Chinese not only have excellent centers, but we also have defenders!"

Susan asked again: "I heard that Harden is your good friend. What do you think of him being selected before you?"

"James is a very good guard. He deserves the third pick. The Thunder obviously got a treasure when they selected him. I believe James will surprise them. As for the pick, although we have nothing to say off the court I even lived in the same dormitory in college, but I will work hard to beat him in the NBA, and the pick is not the indicator of strength."

"Okay, last question, do you have any goals for your rookie season? Or what role do you want to play?"

At this time, Xu Hao still showed the unique humility of the Chinese. He said: "Everything I say now is empty. I just need to play hard when the coach needs me. I don't have any goals yet. What I’m talking about should be selected to the All-Rookie Team, right? As a rookie, I don’t dare to hope for the status of the team, I just want to have enough playing time.”

Susan was a little helpless, but she could only let Xu Hao go. She didn't expect that this guy who just won the NCAA National Championship and the MOP of the Final Four didn't maintain the look of "I'm number one in the world" like everyone else , even if he has the confidence to be proud of himself.Although the answers to the first two questions are rather domineering, they are completely within the acceptable range.

Seeing Susan's frustrated look, Xu Hao secretly smiled, this was what Michael had specially told him before.Although it is not a big problem for a rookie to be proud, you must know that the Timberwolves are not without potential new stars. Love is the hope of this team. Besides, he entered the NBA a year earlier. He quickly integrated into the team.

Under normal circumstances, old players can't get used to rookies. Even if the rookie is so strong that he has no friends, as long as the team doesn't show the intention of praising him as the core, the seniors will teach the rookie a lesson first, let them understand NBA rules.

There are many rules in the locker room of an NBA team, a large part of which is unwritten. There are strict rules on what to do and what not to do.If players feel that there are too many restrictions, they will call teammates to discuss, and even report to the management.But before that, players who break the rules could face serious penalties, such as not being able to play.

So Michael's plan for Xu Hao is to maintain a humble attitude and learn more from the veterans in the team.Of course, the opportunity that should be seized should not be let go. This will determine whether Xu Hao can achieve good personal data and become the core of the team in the near future. Get a big contract worth the price.

Xu Hao accepted Michael's suggestion with ease and joy. Making a fortune in silence, pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger are his favorite things to do, because he is afraid of trouble.If it would save him trouble, he would be more than happy to do it.

Walking out of the venue, Xu Hao was surprised to see McHale standing in front of him. The head coach of the Timberwolves chose to come to the draft meeting in person this time to see if the team could get some of his favorite little guys into the bag. middle.

After seeing Xu Hao, McHale laughed. He patted Xu Hao's shoulder very familiarly, and said with a smile: "Welcome to put on the Timberwolves jersey, Chris, I believe you will become a good partner with Kevin, He's a future insider monster."

Xu Hao laughed: "So does he have a chance to reach the heights you once reached in your player days?"

McHale was taken aback, then nodded and said, "I don't know yet, but I believe he should be able to."

The two chatted for a while, and Xu Hao said goodbye to McHale. He just wanted to stay with his family now.Of course McHale knew what Xu Hao was thinking. Instead of being angry, he asked Xu Hao to report to Minneapolis as soon as possible. For rookies, it is good to train with teammates in advance, which will allow them to Have a chemical reaction with teammates.

Xu Hao had no objection. Even if McHale didn't say anything, he would have rushed over to start training before the start of the training camp. He was already eager to turn what Kobe gave him in the previous week into real strength.

After reuniting with his family, Xu Ansheng proposed to have a big meal to celebrate together with a blushing face. Before Xu Hao could speak, Xia Jing said dissatisfiedly: "Xiao Hao is now a professional player, and you still want to have a big night?" Let him eat more to gain weight?"

Seeing his father's embarrassing look, Xu Hao quickly smoothed things over: "Mom, professional players are professional players, and it's okay to have supper once in a while. At most, I promise you that it's not an example. Dad, isn't this celebrating that I finally found a job? "

When Xu Hao said this, Xia Jing's attitude softened. She just repeatedly warned Xu Hao to eat healthy and not to affect the state of the game.Xu Hao quietly gave his father a thumbs up. It seems that he has turned his mother into a qualified hardcore fan. If it is purely as a mother, Xia Jing will definitely not be able to say what he just said .

After deciding on the next itinerary with his parents, Xu Hao looked at Xue Yubing, who was smiling and silent, and asked, "Yubing, what do you plan to do? If you want to transfer to another school, I can help you find it." There should be no problem."

Xue Yubing thought for a while, then shook his head lightly and said, "It's okay, I can apply for a graduation thesis defense after I complete my credits ahead of time, and then I'll directly take the graduate entrance examination at a university in the United States, don't worry, I'll come to accompany you... ..."

(End of this chapter)