NBA, Yao Ming is back!

Jordan's face darkened.

Of course, he was originally black.

But now he looks more like a big braised egg.

That bald, shiny head really... looks more and more like it the more you look at it.

Just when everyone was wondering how to end this, Jordan suddenly laughed, then turned around, faced the camera, and shouted, "Good job, kid, that's how you play. Hope you have fun in training camp."

"Oh! I knew it! The sprinter went easy on us!"

"That's true, they're the first person to do this, how could they possibly take it seriously!"

"What a gentleman! No wonder he's Michael!"

Then everyone at the scene started shouting "Braised eggs!"

Braised eggs —

Braised eggs —

Yao Ming was utterly impressed.

Why do you NBA players have to learn a skill of changing your expression in addition to playing basketball?

What you're doing is exactly the same as what Hardaway did.

Of course, this approach mainly depends on their status. If Jordan and Hardaway did it, people would believe them.

There's really nothing you can do about it.

"You stay after training camp ends; this is a special gift after we win."

Liu Wei's eyes widened when he heard this.

"Yao Ming, wow, you're really worth it, you even got special guidance."

"Why don't I have this opportunity?"

Special guidance?

Hahaha.

I have no idea.

You believe this black braised egg?

Didn't you see the razor blades hidden in his eyes?

Anyway, whatever.

After the training camp ended and today's tasks were completed, Yao Ming originally wanted to sneak out, but you know what, Jordan really meant what he said.

He was about to run away with them when Jordan immediately stopped him.

Then, amidst everyone's envious gazes...

Amidst the envious gazes of everyone.

Yao Ming stayed on, looking radiant and beautiful.

"Yes, remember to close the door when you go out. This is a special instruction, and it's not convenient for anyone to see us."

The instant the door closed.

Just moments ago, he was all smiles and friendly, looking every bit the perfect gentleman— Michael Jordan, the legendary athlete—

Suddenly, I didn't know if my soul had been swapped.

His eyes were practically glowing red.

This shows that...

He's switched from "Air Jordan mode" to "Old Rogue mode".

"Young man from the East, let's begin."

"I hope for special guidance."

You'll like it.

Yao Ming: "Can I refuse special coaching?"

"I'm already very happy today, I want to go back and rest."

Hey.

Are you happy?

I'm very unhappy.

Jordan didn't care what Yao Ming was saying.

I won't let you leave until we fight to the death today.

However, he resolved the issue privately, and unlike the other No. 23, he did not confiscate the videotape that was made public.

This is already considered good.

Anyway, this is a special personal instruction.

No one will know.

……

After half an hour.

Jordan came out looking refreshed and energized.

It felt like waking up from a supermodel's bed—it was so exhilarating!

He didn't forget to say it as he turned around.

"Good job, kid from the East. If the Bulls didn't have a bad first-round pick, I'd want that old bastard Krause to sign you."

"You should know that not many people can receive my guidance day and night."

"Too bad you don't have that blessing."

"See you again someday, young man from the East. Do your best and try to play in the NBA."

Yao Ming: ...

To be by your side and receive your guidance day and night? Forget it. I know some top students who received your guidance day and night and then lost all their spirit.

So, is that your older version?

You're at your peak right now, but once that's over, you'll be tormented every day.

just forget it.

Let's leave this good fortune to another so-called genius high school center.

However, in the original history, this was indeed a complicated situation. If Yao Ming had joined the NBA a year earlier, the Wizards would have actually been prepared to sign him.

That's quite possible.

Their fates were switched.

Of course, Yao Ming is different from Kwame Brown. He is naturally much stronger in terms of the ability to withstand pressure. In fact, as an athlete in China, anyone who can carry the support of 14 billion people and still perform well has an extraordinary mental fortitude.

Maybe they really can make it.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

As for Jordan now, it goes without saying. After retiring due to gambling, he no longer wants to be a gentleman off the court.

If Yao Ming weren't still a high school student...

Black Lu Dan would probably keep beating him until he died.

However, given Yao Ming's current physical potential, if Jordan were to actually do that, Yao Ming might regret it.

Although Jordan was also a physical genius, there are differences between different physical geniuses.

And you're getting old, aren't you?

Elderly people shouldn't get so stressed.

It hurts my back.

But regardless, a black-braised egg is still a black-braised egg. The next day, in an interview with reporters, Yao Ming was praised quite a bit.

"What else can I say? He's one of the most talented guys out there. After all, he beat me in a one-on-one game, didn't he?"

Of course, he said this on purpose, to make all the reporters think it was impossible.

But no matter what, the fact that you can beat Jordan through unexpected means and by deliberately losing is a valuable asset now. After all, if you were an idiot, Jordan wouldn't let you win.

In addition, he was the undisputed number one in the training camp.

The USA Today magazine has already mentioned Yao Ming's draft position as within the top 10.

This is a treatment that Asian rookies have never received before.

Even among international players, very few can have such a good position.

Upon seeing the news, Nowitzki, while eating his bizarre German breakfast, remarked, "He truly lives up to his reputation as a great player. I need to step up my game and try to play against him in the NBA someday."

After seeing the news, Gasol locked himself in the training gym and practiced for an entire afternoon.

Secondly, there was always someone silently observing everything in places that Yao Ming couldn't see.

The NBA draft is a seemingly simple but actually very complicated process, requiring unimaginable levels of human and material resources.

After all, if the wrong person is chosen, the team's building plan over the next few years could very well go down the drain.

With the NBA's globalization strategy now being rolled out, Jordan's influence is propelling the NBA onto the world stage. Teams are becoming increasingly valuable, and nobody wants to mess with this multi-billion dollar business.

There are still relatively few owners of top-tier clubs; most owners still want to make money from their teams.

The NBA is always in the office.

David Turner's eyes lit up when he heard Jordan say that.

After closing the door.

His smile deepened, and as he looked at Yao Ming's photo, he couldn't help but lick his lips.

"Great, Yao, you're even better than I imagined."

After Jordan, this iconic figure, retires, there will always be a new strategic plan.

Players like Jordan are rare finds, so why not expand the market and take Asia into the NBA's territory? That would instantly increase the player base.

This way, the decline in influence caused by Jordan's retirement can be compensated.

Outside the window, traffic was heavy, but Stern, with his legs crossed, was preoccupied with how to make money.

The NBA business was booming in the 1990s.

They've squeezed every last drop out of the European market, they've plundered every seedling in South America, and they've basically squeezed every available opportunity in the world.

Only Asia, with its billions of people, is a huge, untouched piece of fat meat.

This piece of fatty meat looks delicious, but I couldn't bring myself to eat it.

Why?

It's because there aren't any good Asian players.

They either have to be short, soft, or have terrible technique.

Without star players and a large fan base, how can he expand his market? He can't just send out a few mascots to make money, can he?

Now, suddenly Yao Ming has appeared, and all the recent reports, comments, and compiled information make him feel—

This kid should be able to adapt to American basketball.

He should be able to adapt to the NBA.

Come, child.

"Make some money for me."

"You need the NBA, but the NBA needs you even more."

Even Stern thought about it.

They all want to spread the word.

Before the draft, give Duncan, the super favorite, a chance to practice with Yao Ming.

That will definitely generate more buzz before the match.

Completely maxed out.

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