NBA, Yao Ming is back!

Charlotte.

Summer here is carefree.

Originally, there was a trial period, and although time was tight, Stern had actually suggested doing a joint trial.

But in this life, many teams want Yao Ming.

Moreover, they all think they're quite smart, and that a high school student from the East wouldn't be sought after by many.

Just keep pushing the price down as low as possible.

This led to this life...

Surprisingly, not many teams were willing to come.

It's pointless to organize teams that are too far behind in the order of priority.

Moreover, Stern wasn't stupid; he gradually figured it out.

These bastards, are they messing with me?

Indeed, I still need to go out incognito on occasions.

If you're always up there and only see this kind of information...

It's easy for people to short it based on information.

Once he realized that Yao Ming was actually in high demand, the teams were actually being deceitful and manipulative towards each other...

That's fine then.

All he needs to do is ensure that Yao Ming is selected in the first round of the draft.

After all, he's only 16 years old.

He was only 17 years old when the competition officially started.

It's already great that he was selected; he still has plenty of time to level up and improve himself.

Teams with mid-tier draft picks, in particular, are even less willing to let Yao Ming increase his draft position advantage.

Otherwise, how would I be able to pick the peaches myself?

Of course, there are also many teams that are not interested in this kind of joint tryouts because they already have big men.

They just want to find some strong defenders to support them.

Especially for teams like the Lakers who have just acquired Shaquille O'Neal, or teams that already have other dominant centers, the desire is to find a good outside support player.

It's because high school students don't have much prestige these days.

I'm someone who's never even played in an American high school, so I have no prestige. If it weren't for my outstanding performance at these two Nike training camps...

It's actually a bit too early to come here now.

Of course, this doesn't refer to ability.

Rather, it refers to the talent show lineup.

But that's not a problem for Yao Ming; all he wants is to get in as soon as possible.

It's not like I haven't held the empty title of top scholar before.

There's no point in staying in the CBA to hone your skills.

He needs a bigger stage and more experience to level up faster.

And so, the draft is just around the corner.

The people who came were all from the China Sports Channel.

China Sports Channel started broadcasting on January 1, 1995, and it has been two years now.

The channel was in dire need of rich content, and with David Stern's sincerity, the leaders naturally had no choice but to comply.

Besides, our own players have come to the NBA, haven't they?

Didn't this generate a surge in traffic?

Stern, of course, was also grinning from ear to ear.

With Yao Ming around, as long as he's a high draft pick, wouldn't that bridge be built?

It wasn't for nothing that I waited patiently in the cold wind.

Therefore, when they learned they were coming to the NBA, they were given a warm welcome. Previously, they treated the NBA like a dead end, not only failing to make money but potentially even losing money.

Now we finally have a chance to get our money back.

On casting a long line to catch a big fish.

This short president is really something; his vision is something no other NBA operations person has.

For example, this wave of content is being played at a loss.

Historically, the practice of giving money away almost lasted until 03.

During the ten-year incubation period, the first contract wasn't even fully executed. The second contract offered a small amount of money, which was just a share of the revenue. It wasn't until 04 that they started to seriously enter the paid broadcasting market.

Do you think most CEOs have this kind of perseverance?

They deserve to succeed.

"Hurry up, oh dear, the camera needs to be cleaned properly, so we can film our first Chinese NBA player looking really cool."

"You'd better slow down, Teacher Zhang, I can't take this much of your fuss."

"Xiao Su, you're not even 30 yet and you can't walk anymore. Young people should exercise more."

That's right, you used to be a national athlete, your physical foundation is excellent, how can I compare to you? I have no athletic experience.

They are the NBA commentary consultants currently being formed by China Sports Channel, including Su Qun, Zhang Weiping, and Sun Zhengping.

People in the future will call Old Hero Su.

But for now, it's still Xiao Su.

The NBA is now providing transportation for them. Of course, they were originally going to come too, as they were supposed to be broadcasting this year's draft, but nobody expected this...

There will be someone from our own team in this year's draft.

These days, people in China are quite curious, proud, and excited about their own people joining such sports leagues.

Yao Ming and the NBA.

These two terms have become hot topics in China. TV stations also need to calculate profits, so when they see such a good thing, they quickly follow suit.

The operating expenses are also increasing.

It was almost pulled up to the highest level.

The NBA is also here, providing full-fledged hospitality.

That was truly impressive.

"Teacher Zhang, do you think Jordan's head is really that shiny, reflecting light under the lamp?"

"Teacher Zhang, you mentioned the Chicago Bulls, are they very strong? Do we have a chance to interview them?"

"Teacher Zhang, you said..."

It was my first time being interviewed, and I was bombarded with questions. That's typical for someone in their early twenties.

It's no exaggeration to call him a little hero.

"Jordan's head reflects light under the lights, but that's sweat."

"The Bulls are very strong, but we didn't get a chance to interview him because they weren't coming; this is the draft."

……

Zhang Weiping was in a good mood and patiently explained, although he wasn't actually called Weiping Bryant yet.

He should now be called Wei Ping, Black Braised Egg.

Because his favorite player right now is Jordan.

Later, when Jordan was no longer around, he found a replacement who had fallen for someone else.

Look at this, it's pure stand-in literature now.

The older generation also wrote about body doubles.

Even without Danny, watching Kobe, who is just as beautiful as a painting, is still a pleasure to behold.

After all, people who like Jordan's playing style must have both skill and an attractive playing style, and there aren't many people who can satisfy both of these criteria.

But what they've come here for now is to see the Chinese player draft.

This was truly the first time these two had met Yao Ming.

When I got there, I was amazed by how high it was.

"Hello, Yao Ming, I'm Zhang Weiping, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hello, I am Sun Zhengping."

"I am Su Qun."

Yao Ming glanced around and saw that they were all familiar faces. Despite being a top scorer in his past life, he had never actually been to a talent show before.

I saw myself being selected on television back then.

This was my first real opportunity to experience the NBA draft firsthand.

Last time, watching it on TV felt so unreal.

Now that all the formalities are settled, we can certainly enjoy watching the draft process here.

Let's see who I end up with.

If he had planned and anticipated every step he took before, then...

How to grow up.

How to train.

When will I participate in the NBA draft?

Everyone has a grand plan, so now...

This was probably the time I was least prepared and least confident about.

Because I really don't know which team will pick me.

I can't be sure where I'll be going.

In addition, there are voices from all sides advocating for self-deprecation.

Although he knew this tactic all too well—it was a smokescreen commonly used by the NBA management—if their voices were uniform and consistent, then there was definitely something fishy going on.

My draft position won't be low, but whether I can get a higher draft position is another matter.

However, Yao Ming was indeed in this batch of the "green room".

This was Stern's personal choice.

Of course, many people wanted to see Yao Ming make a fool of himself, thinking that it wouldn't matter if Yao Ming got in; it would be embarrassing if he didn't get selected by the end.

There have been people in history who have made it all the way up from the first round to the second.

But he doesn't care, given his current mindset.

You can go to any team.

He can play for any team.

"Is there a team you particularly want to join? Could you share that with the audience?" Wei Ping, the Black Lu Dan, asked. "Our viewers are also very interested to know your thoughts."

"Yes, Yao Ming, please tell the Chinese audience," Sun Zhengping added.

Su Xiaoyingxiong is still the same as he was eighteen years ago; his interview rights are relegated to the back of the queue.

However, he was indeed very curious to know where Yao Ming wanted to go.

It's about settling down in a wealthy city and gaining greater exposure.

I'll choose a regular team so I can get more playing time.

After graduation, I found my niche and went straight to a team to be a piece of the championship puzzle.

This is all very intriguing.

There are 29 NBA teams alone, so there are 29 possible destinations.

As for 30...

Let's wait until someone on the 23rd retires before we talk about it.

He's still a traitor on the field and a scoundrel off the field.

"I'm fine with anything."

"I don't actually have a specific intention; I think I'm open to any team."

"Anyway, I'm still young, and I have the opportunity to grow into a senior player on any team."

Many things are best said through jokes.

Besides, Yao Ming is telling the truth.

The three were taken aback, not expecting Yao Ming to speak with such confidence. There was nothing they could do; most Chinese athletes these days were still quite reserved.

but……

You have to be assertive when playing basketball.

Wei Ping, the black braised egg, strongly agrees with this point.

He was a national team player who almost won the top scorer title in international competitions, so he knows very well that athletes shouldn't be too concerned with morality, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness when playing basketball.

Being too modest won't get you far on the basketball court.

He thinks Yao Ming has a lot of youthful spirit.

He might have seen a reflection of himself from back then, or someone he knew from that time.

"There are rumors that Tim Duncan once refused to face you. Is that true?" It was Su Xiaoyingxiong's turn to speak. Finally having the chance to ask, he immediately asked the question that had been on his mind the most.

Since his current identity is still that of a reporter for China Sports Daily, he can certainly speak more freely and boldly.

He's also writing an NBA bible book, and with some original anecdotes, it'll be easy to sell the book.

These days, getting information isn't easy. Often, a piece of information has been circulating for years, even decades, and fans might not even know it.

"Yes, I have."

"Maybe it's because he's not as tall as me, and he gets height anxiety when he sees me."

After Yao Ming finished speaking, everyone laughed.

Don't you think sometimes things just happen by chance?

Duncan happened to walk by.

This was the second time he had seen Yao Ming.

Under the lens, everyone can see it clearly.

He kept glancing at Yao Ming, as if afraid Yao Ming would notice.

As they passed by, some even secretly made hand gestures.

It looks like a blatant act of theft.

Little did they know, the entire thing was captured on camera in front of them, exactly as it was filmed.

Ugh.

I still suffered because I don't understand Chinese.

He did that.

Doesn't this just confirm that he's anxious about Yao Ming's height?

Yao Ming was also stunned.

No, Little Deng, you're being way too cooperative.

Best Supporting Actor.

It has to be you.

No wonder he's known as the best background character in the NBA.

But because of you, I lost my title of top scholar.

You'd better give me some compensation.

Being my backdrop is a worthwhile deal.