freeallnovels Chapter 132
Chapter 132
Chapter 132
Zhang Zifeng felt that his poor performance in the team competition would make his market not as good as Downs.
But in fact, Garnett and Milt Newton don't care at all. They all know what happened in the match.
Garnett turned to Milt Newton and said, "Mr. Newton, who do you think we should choose?"
Milt Newton hesitated, "We need to make a choice between Downs and Zhang. Downs has better talent, but the market behind Zhang Zifeng also makes me unable to refuse. This is really difficult for me. Kevin, you Said that if Zhang Zifeng's market is not so good, if we try to trade a first-round pick with other teams, then we will have a chance to select both of them!"
Garnett looked at Milt Newton in surprise and said, "You want to add another fire to the recent turmoil!"
Of course, Garnett is aware of Zhang Zifeng's knee problems recently.But since Old K exhibited his endorsement and saw Zhang Zifeng's trial training with his own eyes, Garnett also knew that Zhang Zifeng's knee was fine.
Milt Newton nodded and said, "Kevin, we are doing this for the good of the Timberwolves! I hope you can keep this trial secret, and I hope you can talk to Zhang Zifeng, and I hope he can publicly express that he only wants to Playing for the Timberwolves."
What Newton means is that he doesn't want to use the No. [-] pick to select Zhang Zifeng, but hopes to let Zhang Zifeng's market decline and then pick up the leak.And what's worse is that I'm going to be a villain to fool Zhang Zifeng.
Garnett said with a wry smile, "Milter, that Chinese is not easy to fool. And I don't think it can be fooled by other teams."
Milt Newton shrugged, "We always have to try. We can be the best, but it doesn't matter to us if we can't. Anyway, we hold the first pick, and the initiative is in our hands, isn't it!"
After the trial training, Milt Newton drove the four of Downs to the airport in person.
Garnett drove Zhang Zifeng to the airport, "Jack, Timberwolves is the most suitable team for you, I hope you can come here. Mr. Milt is also very sure of your performance, he will definitely pick you in the first round .Jack, go back and publicly express your goodwill and expectations for the Timberwolves, so that you can easily gain the affirmation and favor of the Timberwolves fans!"
"OK, no problem!" Zhang Zifeng said with a smile.
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After Milt Newton sent Towns and the others to the airport, he returned to the office. After thinking quietly for a while, he called a reporter who was closely related to the Timberwolves.
Before Zhang Zifeng returned to North Carolina, news about Zhang Zifeng's poor performance in the Timberwolves trial training spread all over the sky, and even a video about Devin Booker's success in singles against Zhang Zifeng was circulated on the Internet, as well as mediocrity in team games. video.
When a reporter went to interview Milt Newton.
Milt Newton's performance to Zhang Zifeng was just a fluttering sentence, "Oh, Zhang Zifeng did a good job!"
Then he strongly praised the performance of Towns and Devin Booker.
As for Zhang Zifeng's knee problem, why don't we continue talking about Towns' performance.Yes, don't talk about Zhang Zifeng, Zhang Zifeng has nothing to do with us now, let's talk about Downs.
In front of outsiders, the Timberwolves don't want Downs.Zhang Zifeng was so useless that Milt Newton didn't even bother to comment.
Back at Duke University, Zhang Zifeng looked at the latest news and called Zheng Xinguo to discuss countermeasures.
"I reckon the Timberwolves are trying to catch up with you and that Tang Si." Zheng Xinguo deduced after listening to Zhang Zifeng's experience of this trial training. "Well, do you want to go to the Timberwolves?"
"If there are Towns, Wiggins and Rubio, plus me, the Timberwolves seem to be very capable, and they should have the hope of hitting the championship after a few years of hard work. But the Timberwolves do this, which makes me very uncomfortable. It's as if I'm not as good as Downs!" Zhang Zifeng said angrily.
"Haha, Feng, you should first consider gaining a firm foothold in the NBA. After you become a superstar, then consider the championship ring! If you really don't see the hope of winning the championship, you can also consider what Garnett and James will do. !” Zheng Xinguo said.
"Okay, I understand what you mean. If the Timberwolves are willing to choose me with the first pick, then everyone will be happy. If you don't want to, I won't force you. I won't keep you here, but I will keep you there. I will meet with you the day after tomorrow. Okafor and the others went to the Lakers for a trial training together!" Zhang Zifeng said.
"OK! You continue to go to the trial training. Things on my side are getting better soon, and I'll meet you when I'm done!" After Zheng Xinguo finished speaking, he put down his phone and discussed the plan with the two newly hired assistants.
Zhang Zifeng called Okafor, Winslow, and Taylor Jones, three teammates who announced their participation in the NBA draft, and invited them to a bar they frequented.
After talking about the experience of being isolated in the trial training, Zhang Zifeng said: "Jalil, Justice, Thales, although I know you are all capable, but the most fearful thing is that you will be isolated like me, and then you will be isolated in the trial. Bad performance in training. I think we should go to tryouts together, with familiar teammates to show our best side. Are you right?"
As Zhang Zifeng said, having familiar teammates will definitely have a better understanding than temporarily formed teammates.
And although it is impossible to be selected by the same team, it is easier to survive as a rookie in the NBA if there are teammates.
College classmates are a kind of endless love!
Okafor, Winslow, and Taylor Jones glanced at each other and nodded in agreement.
On May 2015, 5, when Zhang Zifeng got off the plane, he saw an unbelievable scene. The Black Mamba Bryant was standing at the airport waiting.
"Could they all come to pick me up?" Zhang Zifeng couldn't help thinking that such a reception lineup was enough to express the importance of the Lakers, and Zhang Zifeng couldn't help being moved.
Lakers owner Jim Buss wants to give Zhang Zifeng a chance, but he will not put all his treasures on Zhang Zifeng, he has several goals in mind.
It was Kobe who voluntarily asked to pick up Zhang Zifeng.
"Hey, Jack! Welcome to Los Angeles, I think you'll like it here!" Bryant said with a bright smile.
"Hello! Mr. Kobe, I didn't expect you to pick me up. I feel very honored!" Zhang Zifeng said hastily.
When Okafor and the others saw Kobe, they hurriedly greeted him.
For a guy as competitive as Kobe, he didn't like Okafor's weak performance in the Finals.
He lightly greeted Okafor and the others, then patted Zhang Zifeng's half and said. "I watched your game, and you performed great in the final game. I am optimistic about you, and I believe you will succeed in the NBA. I hope we can become teammates!"
"Thank you, I won't let you down!"
Kobe asked Zhang Zifeng to sit in his Bentley, then asked Okafor and the others to sit in the Land Rover SUV driven by his agent, and personally drove them to the training hall.
Accompanied by Kobe to the Lakers training hall, Lakers general manager Kupchak and head coach Byron Scott have already inspected the training players in the arena.
"Feng, let's do the warm-up first, and show off your skills during the practical training, so that others can see your skills!" Kobe said.
"Yeah!" Zhang Zifeng knew that now was not the time to hide his clumsiness. This was related to his draft position. Only a high draft position could get a high-paying contract for a rookie.
So now you must not be cowardly, you must defeat your opponents one by one, and tell everyone that Lao Tzu is the best!
Whether it is a one-on-one bullfight or a 5-on-5 team competition.It's about your own future, it's about your own destiny in the NBA.No one will release water at all, they are all done with real knives and guns.
But even in such a fierce confrontation, Zhang Zifeng still performed very well, blowing away all opponents.
In the team competition, with the cooperation of Okafor and his familiar teammates, Zhang Zifeng performed very comprehensively, with 14 points, 6 assists, 3 steals, 2 rebounds, and 1 block.
奥卡福、温斯洛、琼斯他们也表现不错，分别拿到13分7个篮板，9分10个篮板，8分8个助攻。
"Mitch, Byron, what do you think? Who do you think I should choose?" Buss Jr. looked sideways at the general manager Kupchak and head coach Byron Scott and asked.
General manager Kupchak motioned for head coach Byron Scott to speak first.
Head coach Byron Scott gave his opinion in addition to,
"In terms of physical fitness, Winslow is undoubtedly the strongest and has the most potential, but his shooting is a bit unstable and needs to be strengthened. Okafor's offense in the interior is very good, but defense is a problem. Zhang Zifeng is all The one with the best performance among the people, and the temperament of the team leader he displayed. Of course, his shortcomings are also obvious, and his physical fitness is relatively ordinary. But if I had to choose, I would choose Zhang Zifeng, he is worth our bet a handful!"
General Manager Kupchak also said from the side, "Mr. Bass, Zhang Zifeng is Chinese. You know what it means. We missed Yao Ming back then. We can't miss this guy again this time. Although there are rumors that Zhang Zifeng's knee There are hidden dangers, but I think this is a rumor spread by some people!"
Since the death of the elder Bath, several decisions made by the younger Bath have proved to be bad debts.
Buss Jr. was criticized by many people for not being able to manage the Lakers at all. Many people called for Jenny to take charge of the Lakers.
This has put Buss under a lot of pressure recently. He is as eager to use the second pick to select a future superstar to prove his vision and strength.
"It seems that you all love this Chinese, and I will seriously consider your opinions!" Little Bass nodded.
Seeing that Bass is still hesitating, general manager Kupchak and head coach Byron Scott looked at each other and sighed secretly.
Compared with the old Buss, the young Buss is far inferior to the old Buss in terms of vision and courage, even worse than his sister Jenny Buss.
But Bass Jr. is the team owner, and he has the final decision.
General manager Kupchak and head coach Byron Scott could only send Zhang Zifeng and Okafor off very warmly when they left Los Angeles.
"Jack, you know what I think. The Lakers are the most suitable for you. Here you can maximize your commercial value. And you also know that I am about to retire. I believe you are absolutely capable of being my successor. .I will also be your mentor and friend, guiding you in this way in the NBA. I hope you seriously consider the Lakers"
When leaving, Kobe said to Zhang Zifeng.
Zhang Zifeng smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Kobe. I am very happy that you value me. I also know that coming to the Lakers will be of great help to my career, and I also hope to stay in the Lakers in the end. But you know, I There is no final choice, you are!"
Kobe nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will try my best to persuade Mr. Bass to choose you!"
After the Lakers finished their trial training, Zhang Zifeng and the others also went to the Mavericks, 76ers, Knicks, Spurs and other teams for trial training.
Zhang Zifeng, Okafor and the others showed their abilities very well during their trial training.
Popovich and a large group of head coaches all affirmed Zhang Zifeng's strength. After playing in the league for many years, they immediately understood what the various rumors about Zhang Zifeng were all about.
After Zhang Zifeng's trial training ended, the head coaches of various clubs patted their chests and promised that as long as Zhang Zifeng had no candidates in front, they would immediately choose him.
Okafor's poor performance in the championship also won the affirmation of some team coaches with his excellent performance in the trial training.
With the praise from those coaches, Okafor's stock has bounced back.
When Zhang Zifeng and the others flew to various club cities across the United States, bad news about Towns and Kaminsky exploded like a bomb on the Internet.
According to gossip, Downs is a drug addict and had a bad habit of smoking marijuana in college.
According to people close to Kaminsky, Kaminsky is gay.
According to reports from relevant sources...
In the United States, marijuana is just a commodity for many people.But for some team management, this is a hidden danger.Many talented athletes end up under drugs.
Originally after Okafor's poor performance in the NCAA Championships, Towns was recognized as the most promising candidate for the No. [-] pick.
Now it is revealed that Downs has a drug addiction, which worries many people.
Kaminsky, who was originally only at the end of the first round, helped the University of Wisconsin defeat the University of Kentucky led by Downs in the semifinals, and after the top pick candidate Okafor was defeated in the finals, his ranking rose rapidly.
Both the Knicks and the Kings intend to choose him with the fourth and sixth picks in their hands.
Although homosexuality is now accepted by more and more people, and many players and stars have publicly announced their coming out, there are still many people who cannot accept it.
But now there is news that Kaminsky is gay, which makes the management worry.
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As soon as the negative news came out, Towns and Kaminsky were devastated, and hurriedly followed their agents to fight the fire.
With the negative news about Downs and the others, the news that Zhang Zifeng had a hidden danger in his knee was covered up.
When all kinds of information are flying all over the sky, many experts are confused. Now they dare not promise with their chests, who is the number one pick, who is the second place, and who and who can be selected in which number.
When all kinds of draft rumors were flying in the sky, the time finally came on June 2015, 6, and all NBA fans focused their attention on the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets in New York, USA.
(End of this chapter)