NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 26: Never Give Up Klaus
Meng Jin felt that his performance in this tryout was average, neither good nor bad.

The 76ers' uniform team is interested in Meng Jinting.

Most teams select players based on potential rather than immediate combat effectiveness, and the talent shown by Meng Jin is very attractive.

The 76ers feel that if Meng Jin and Barkley can form an inside combination, they will definitely have a bright future.

It’s hard to say about other aspects, but there will definitely be no problem with the box office.

Both of them are players who are very impactful and like to abuse the rim.

The problem now is that the 76ers only have the 16th pick in the first round. If it were half a month ago, this pick would be more than enough to select Meng Jin, and the 76ers would even feel a little bit at a loss.

But now the situation has changed.

Even if the Bulls don't choose Meng Jin, the Pacers and Kings are ahead of him.

Meng Jin's next tryout team is the Sacramento Kings.

The king arranged individual training for Meng Jin.

This is Meng Jin's first time to participate in an individual tryout.

The whole process can be described in two words: boring.

Even a little embarrassing.

The content of the trial training is as follows:

Meng Jin dribbled across the court with his right hand and made a jump shot.

Meng Jin dribbled across the court with his right hand and dunked.

Meng Jin dribbled across the court with his left hand and made a jump shot.

Meng Jin dribbled across the court with his left hand and dunked.

Turn back to the left; turn back to the right; dribble between the legs; slide sideways; shoot from the baseline; reach high with the left hand; reach high with the right hand.

Meng Jin was the only one there the whole time, just like playing a single-player game.

When he finished all this, no one spoke.

The atmosphere was eerie.

Originally, Meng Jin really wanted to go to the Kings because they are a bad team. They only won 24 games last season, ranking third from the bottom in the Western Conference and fourth from the bottom in the League.

Usually in such teams the rookies get a lot of playing time.

Finally after a while, someone spoke up: "Hey! Kid, come to the general manager's office."

Meng Jin breathed a sigh of relief. He thought he was finally free, but he didn't expect that the torture had just begun.

Kings general manager Joe Aschelson greeted him with a smile and extended his right hand: "Good morning, Meng."

"Good morning."

After the two shook hands, Joe Aschelson exclaimed: "Wow, Meng, you have big hands, which is the standard of a superstar."

Meng Jin smiled and showed off his hands: "No matter how big the ball is, I can easily control it."

Joe Aschelson smiled and began his first soul-searching question.

“Who is your favorite post player?”

Meng Jin almost mentioned Duncan, but after calming down, he said, "Olajuwon."

"why?"

"He has great footwork and often plays his opponents around. I like that."

At this time, Meng Jin had not yet realized that these were the two most normal questions in a normal conversation.

Joe Aschelson continued: "Is the game of basketball a game or a war to you?"

Meng Jin: "Neither, it's a game." Joe Aschelson: "In your hometown of China, do people there know about the sport of basketball?"

Meng Jin: “.”

Although he didn't want to talk to him, Meng Jin still responded politely after thinking about it: "In my hometown, basketball is a very popular sport. Men, women, young and old love it."

Joe Aschelson: "When was the last time you took drugs?"

Meng Jin: "I don't take drugs."

Joe Aschelson: "What drugs do you take?"

The more Meng Jin talked, the more worried he became about Joe Aschelson's mental state.

One second he said he didn't take drugs, and the next second he asked what drugs he was taking.

Now Meng Jin seriously suspected that this guy was taking drugs.

"How many cents is one million dollars?"

“How many girlfriends do you have?”

"Have you ever tested the power of your punches?"

The questions became increasingly outrageous, and Meng Jin left the general manager's office after hastily answering them.

As soon as he left the office, he couldn't help but call Pippen to complain.

Unexpectedly, Pippen had the same experience.

"The general manager actually asked me who I would save if my girlfriend and mom fell into the river? What the hell is this related to basketball???"

The conversation between Meng Jin and the Kings general manager ended unpleasantly, but the outside world did not know about it.

"Jerry, did you hear that? Joe Aschelson pulled Meng into his office and talked for over an hour."

Bulls coach Collins found Krause as soon as he received the news.

Klaus gritted his teeth, "Damn it, that's what I wanted to tell you!"

Originally, Krause thought he had the No. 8 pick and should be able to secure Meng Jin, but who knew the Kings would interfere.

"But the Kings said their first choice is Kenny Smith, and Pippen is also within their range of options."

After hearing what Collins said, Krause shook his head: "You believe this nonsense? Joe Alsheson is very smart. He is very good at throwing smoke bombs. They didn't invite Kenny Smith to try out. Do you think Kenny Smith will be their first choice?"

Collins: "Where's Scottie Pippen?"

Krause asked back, "Who do you choose, Scotty or Meng?"

Collins said without hesitation: "Meng."

"Do you think Aschelson is dumber than us? In my opinion, his goal is very clear."

"Anyway, the Kings are ahead of us in the draft. If we both like the same player, we will undoubtedly be the passive party."

Krause knew without Collins telling him that he and the Bulls were in trouble. They couldn't be sure to select Meng, and if that happened, his whole summer would have been in vain.

Since becoming the Bulls' general manager in 1985, Krause has spent two years hoarding some draft picks, including the 1987th and 8th picks in 10.

There is only one purpose for a high draft pick, and that is to get the player you want, otherwise it would be meaningless.

Although Klaus looks naive, he is very ambitious and will definitely get whatever he sets his eyes on.

Krause looked Collins straight in the eye: "I'm going to trade up for the pick."

Collins: "Who to trade with? How to trade?"

Krause: "I don't know. I just know that I will bring that damn Chinese boy to the Bulls before the new season starts!"

(End of this chapter)