NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 30 Jordan Hehehehe

In the mid-80s, Zhang Weiping's wife went to the University of Chicago in the United States to study, and the couple separated across borders.

Before his wife went abroad, Zhang Weiping discussed with her that if he could become the head coach of the national men's basketball team, he would continue to live apart from his wife, and his wife would return to BJ after finishing her studies.

However, things did not go as he wished. Due to factional struggles within the basketball circle, Zhang Weiping failed to become the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team. He became disheartened and had to go to the United States to join his wife.

Zhang Weiping's current job is to work as a masseur for members of the University of Chicago basketball team, earning $5 an hour.

Although the salary was meager, he heard that a Chinese guy was selected by the NBA, so he traveled thousands of miles and paid for himself to come to New York just to see this guy.

It has to be said that Zhang Weiping really loves basketball.

However, at this moment, Zhang Weiping was facing the situation of being taken away by security guards because he shouted too loudly in the audience.

"I spent money! I bought the tickets!"

Coach Zhang’s cry seemed pale and powerless at this moment.

The security here in the United States doesn’t care about that. If they think you are disrupting the order on the scene, they will just kick you out.

Just as the two dark and strong men were holding Zhang Weiping up, Meng Jin stretched out his right hand and said, "Security, hold him back!"

The security guard glanced at Meng Jin and asked, "Are you guys together?"

Meng Jin nodded: "Yes, my second uncle's son."

The security guard was stunned for a moment, then the system crashed for five seconds, and the CPU almost burned out Meng Jin.

Although the relationship was not clarified in the end, they probably understood that the two were relatives, so the security guard let Zhang Weiping go.

"Did you go to Syracuse University before? Freshman? Did you receive any professional training in the country?"

Zhang Weiping asked a lot of questions right from the start, as he was full of curiosity about Meng Jin.

"I'm a freshman at Syracuse University. I've always been a basketball enthusiast, but I only started formal training after entering college." Meng Jin chose to satisfy his curiosity.

Only professional athletes like Zhang Weiping know the difference.

“You haven’t received any professional training before college? That’s amazing!” Zhang Weiping couldn’t help but sigh. Only those who have played professionally know how difficult it is.

"What do you think is the biggest obstacle to playing here?"

Meng Jin glanced at Zhang Weiping: "Temptation."

"So how do you usually resist these temptations?"

Meng Jin said three words calmly: "No resistance."

"Wait, are you writing down what I said?" Meng Jin glanced at Zhang Weiping who was concentrating on writing and felt something was wrong.

Other people’s interviews are conducted with microphones and cameras, but Mr. Zhang’s interviews are conducted with a small notebook.

There's no way, he's not a real reporter and doesn't have those professional equipment.

"Yes, I will find a chance to send the manuscript of this interview back to China. I have several friends in newspapers and TV stations, so that more fans can get to know you."

Meng Jin was silent for three seconds, then spoke again: "Can you ask the question again?"

Zhang Weiping: "How do you usually resist these temptations?"

"Self-discipline is my greatest weapon. A good player must be able to control his body, not be influenced by the world, and not let the bad atmosphere of the United States blow in."

The interview became more like a chat later on.

When Meng Jin learned that Zhang Weiping was a masseur at the University of Chicago, he immediately invited him to be his masseur without saying a word.

Zhang Weiping's eyes lit up and he agreed immediately. The salary was one thing, and the opportunity to interact with NBA players was another.

However, Meng Jin regretted it immediately after making the invitation.

He was worried that he had changed Zhang Weiping's life and turned a coach from a technician into a technician.

At the end of the interview, the Kings selected Pippen with the No. 6 pick. Pippen was stunned when he heard his name. How come even I was not selected by the Bulls?

As soon as Pippen took the stage, he was criticized for his attire.

Some fans think Pippen is funny, while others think Pippen is non-mainstream.

But tonight Meng Jin also picked a dark purple color that is not mainstream.

Many fans privately praised Meng Jin's aesthetic taste.

Facts have proved that the completion of fashion still depends on the face.

Krause was a little disappointed to see Pippen take over the Kings' hat.

His idea is to pick Pippen and Meng Jin. Such a combination is simply wonderful on the defensive end. With Jordan, the Bulls have the potential to become a super defensive team.

Not far from the venue, the Bulls' temporary operations room became busy as they began to consider PLAN-B.

The same is true for other teams. Meng Jin's arrival triggered a butterfly effect.

Kenny Smith fell to the 7th pick and was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Normally, the Bulls, holding the 8th pick, should have selected Kevin Johnson, the future mayor of Sacramento, California, USA.

Kevin Johnson is good enough, and the Bulls have always had a shortcoming at the point guard position.

But they have already negotiated with the SuperSonics that they have to trade Olden Polynice plus two draft picks for Meng Jin.

When David Stern read out the deal, the happiest person at the scene was Zhang Weiping.

Because he is now Meng Jin's personal masseur, Zhang Weiping certainly prefers Chicago to Seattle, after all, his wife is there.

Krause paced back and forth in the war room, and if Kevin Johnson had not been picked at ninth, he would definitely have taken a shot.

However, the Seattle SuperSonics picked this excellent point guard with the ninth pick. The SuperSonics have two draft picks this year, both in the lottery area, namely No. 5 and No. 9.

After the selection was completed, the Seattle SuperSonics executives began to high-five to celebrate, and some even started smoking victory cigars.

An excellent point guard + a super blue-collar center, they are very satisfied with their selection.

Kevin Johnson was taken, and Krause was upset about having the 10th pick.

He suddenly didn't know who to choose!
Michael Jordan made it clear that he hoped the team would select his North Carolina junior Kenny Smith or Joe Wolfe.

Now that Kenny Smith is gone, that leaves Joe Wolfe.

But Krause had his own ideas.

Boss Reinsdorf saw Klaus's dilemma and patted him on the back: "Follow your feelings."

With his boss's words, Klaus immediately felt confident.

He decided to take Horace Grant from Clemson University.

When Jordan in front of the TV saw the silly bespectacled boy taking the hat with the Bulls logo printed on it, he was furious!

In Jordan's eyes, Wolfe is a hundred times better than Grant.

"Damn it! Breadcrumbs actually chose him? What else can I say? He is a pighead! Idiot! He chose an idiot instead of a North Carolina player!"

Crumbs is the nickname Jordan gave to Krause because he loves dessert so much.

Time goes back to ten minutes ago.
"The Chicago Bulls selected Olden Polynice from the University of Virginia." Stern paused after saying, "The Chicago Bulls and the Seattle SuperSonics reached a deal. They sent out the No. 8 rookie Olden Polynice and two future draft picks in exchange for the No. 5 rookie Meng Jin!"

Jordan grinned when he heard the news. He pointed at the TV and said, "Look! I knew he belonged to the Bulls the first time I saw him. Breadcrumbs finally did something great."

In just ten minutes, Jordan performed a wave of heehee-heehee with his strength.

(End of this chapter)