freeallnovels Chapter 411 The pride of China!
Chapter 411 The pride of China!
Chapter 411 The pride of China!
In the early morning of June 6, BJ time, Yao Ming, Wang Fei, Xu Jicheng and Yao Ming's parents sat quietly in a small media room of more than 27 square meters!
Here is a wave of special correspondents from TNT, constantly debugging some machines and signal transmission equipment!
In order to obtain first-hand images of Yao Ming's election, the NBA and TNT specially negotiated and sent a team of journalists to China. From this we can see that Stern attaches great importance to the Chinese market!
"Director Wang, what influence do you have on the Rockets?" Xu Jicheng glanced at the slightly nervous Yao Ming and his family, and professionally asked Wang Fei beside him.
"Uh. The Rockets are a team with a center tradition. They have many great players in history, such as Hakeem Olajuwon. This is one of the centers I admire the most and is also one of the most gorgeous. !" Wang Fei seemed to have done some research on the Rockets before, and now he heard Xu Jicheng's inquiry, he said without thinking.
Hearing Olajuwon's name suddenly, Yao Ming, who was a little nervous at first, moved over with great interest!
"Olajuwon is indeed an admirable player, but the Rockets' approach is really indifferent!" Yao Ming said suddenly for some reason.
Hearing his words, both Wang and Xu looked at him in surprise!
"Of course, if I were a businessman, I would do the same!" Yao Ming seemed to have found something wrong in his words, he subconsciously glanced at the beauties who had not adjusted the equipment, and hurriedly said Said.
"That's right, Olajuwon failed to renew his contract. It's really a pity!" Xu Jicheng obviously agreed with Yao Ming's words. In order not to continue this topic, he directly changed the topic and said: "The Warriors are a team for A team that brought miracles to people, and with the acquisition of Bruce Young, this team has not only achieved earth-shaking changes in the NBA, but also produced a huge repercussions in his home country!"
Seeing Xu Jicheng's enthusiastic discussion, Yao Ming couldn't help but flash a little excitement!
Since the Warriors made every effort to launch the NBA regular season in China, a large number of fans who love basketball have fallen in love with this team that brings them pride!
Especially Bruce Yang, as a Chinese, he used his own way to promote China to the world time and time again!
According to incomplete statistics, after the Warriors and Lakers completed the China game, the ancient city of BJ alone has received thousands of American tourists who came here specially for tourism!
The occurrence of this kind of situation not only makes the domestic executives very excited, but even the fans will proudly say "the Warriors are a Chinese team" from time to time.
"If the Warriors can get the No. [-] pick, I will not hesitate to join this team with a Chinese tradition and a large number of international players!" Yao Ming said with a sense of pride flashing across his face.
Yao Ming's parents looked at each other helplessly when they heard their son's words. Now being able to join the NBA is the biggest surprise they can do!
Although they also very much hope that their son can join the Warriors, after all, the sincerity shown by the Rockets and the final pick of the Warriors, it is really impossible to select their son, even if the deal is still under negotiation between the Rockets and the Basketball Association , It is simply impossible to join that team!
"Hehe, although the Warriors are our national team, the Rockets may be more suitable for your development!" Wang Fei said with some embarrassment, and then stopped talking about the team under the signal of the staff sent by TNT. topic of!
In the home court of the New York Knicks, with the influx of a large number of fans, this year's draft will start within half an hour!
"Lenny, which team do you think we should complete the deal with?" Bruce frowned and looked at the information about this year's free agents, feeling a little depressed!
Although Steve Smith still has a good trade value, but now affected by the luxury tax, the teams that can accept him are gradually decreasing!
Of course, if Bruce is willing to accept some contracts, the number of trade teams will be huge!
"Welcome to New York. There will be a world-renowned event here soon!" Stern said to all the fans and media present with a smile, just like his previous style for many years.
"Shhh!!"
Booing is unavoidable, Stern looked at the booing of the fans, he didn't care at all, he still smiled and said: "I can still be here, sending a young man to a team that loves them, I feel very happy pleasure!"
"Mr. President, your stereotyped opening method is really lame. Can we get straight to the point?"
A fan's shout made all the fans sitting in the stands burst into laughter!
But Stern nodded in surprise: "You are right, we will start the 2002 draft right away!"
Stern's words finally attracted applause, but the fan just now was stunned in surprise!
Carol Dawson sat nervously in the small green room. Even though he was sure that he would win Yao Ming, he was still a little nervous for no reason!
It wasn't until he handed a note with Yao Ming's English name on it to his assistant that he let out a heavy sigh!
Although Stern sent an invitation letter to the distant Chinese Basketball Association in the name of a private person and the league, he did not get a positive answer!
Stern held the note in his hand, and even though he had sent a working team from TNT TV to China, his impression of the Basketball Association was really bad!
When the fans and the media saw Stern walking out of the corridor on the stage with a smile, everyone looked over with complicated expressions!
Because of the absolute dominance of American players in the draft, they feel a little uneasy about the first foreign No. [-] pick that will be produced this year!
There are not a few fans who have this idea, this may be the subconscious of the ethnic group!
"The Rockets have a long history of centers, and they have a lot of great center players, even though we already know which player they chose." Stern slowly said some history of the Rockets: "But, we Still have to congratulate them, congratulations to them for being the first team in the NBA to select an international player, and they chose..."
Stern's appetizing tricks have been criticized by the fans, but they have to be a little depressed and have a little anxiety and expectation. This is the beauty of language!
"From an ancient oriental country with a long history, a giant with a height of 2 meters, Yao... Ming of China!!!"
Stern's words made a large number of Chinese present jump up excitedly. They have never been so happy!
In order to witness the coming of this moment, these fans came to New York early, and now they finally witnessed this grand occasion with their own eyes. They almost wanted to rush to the stage and kiss Stern fiercely!
The Rockets logo on the big screen, the screen changed immediately, and when Yao Ming and the others appeared in the camera, excited cheers came from the venue again, sending the most enthusiastic cheers to this big man from China !
"Hi, everyone, I'm Yao Ming from China!"
In the camera, Yao Ming was a little nervous, and greeted everyone at the venue under the signal of the TNT reporter!
"It is a great honor to be the first rookie in this year's draft. I am very grateful to Mr. David Stern for his efforts, and I am also very grateful to all the fans at the scene. Thank you! Thank you Rockets!!"
Yao Ming's words, under the interpretation of the interpreter at the venue, all the fans made a noise, some praised and some cursed!
Even though some people were dissatisfied with this choice, they still applauded Yao Ming slowly in order to show their gentlemanly demeanor!
After a short interview, Stern was so excited!
With the joining of Yao Ming and the series of contributions Bruce made to the NBA before, Stern is very convinced that the NBA will gain such a huge market in China. He even walked off the court with a feeling of The shares are floating!
Oakland!
Watching Yao Ming wearing a Rockets baseball cap on TV, Bruce smiled and raised the wine glass in his hand to touch Wilkens, paying tribute to Yao Ming who is far away in the east!
"Congratulations to you Bruce, and congratulations to that young big man!" Wilkens smiled and said, "Your country is a country that brings miracles to people!"
"Thank you!" Bruce thanked from the bottom of his heart. Thinking of seeing that tall figure appearing on the court next season, his eyes couldn't help shining with excitement!
The following draft will continue after the Bulls select Jay Williams of Duke University!
As Mike Dunleavy, Drew Gooden, Nikoloz Skitishvili and others were successively selected by the teams in the lottery area, the draft conference suddenly became hot!
Skitishvili and Nene were selected with the fifth and seventh picks respectively, plus Yao Ming's No. [-] pick. In this year's draft, the selection of international players can be said to surprise some people. jaw!
Before the draft, although most people recognized the abilities of Yao Ming and the three of them, their physical fitness and some confrontational abilities were questioned, but after their picks appeared, most fans and the media felt a little worthless !
In addition, there are few players from Europe and other states who have performed well. If it weren't for Nowitzki and Stojakovic in front of them, as well as Sabonis of the Trail Blazers who is already facing retirement, among the international players in these sessions , In fact, there are not many successful players!
Mullin sat in the small room a little bored, because Bruce had already given him two names before, and he didn't think he could help the team, but felt like he was going through the motions!
"Why hasn't the second round of the draft started yet?" Mullin murmured to himself, and then stood up a little bored, moving his hands and feet!
(End of this chapter)