The afternoon of the second day of the combine, the Chicago Discovery Multipurpose Arena.
Du En was just about to turn into a training gym rat, but as soon as he started to warm up, someone took the initiative to get close to him.
"Sorry to bother you, Du En, would you like to come over and chat for a while?"
"Yeah, no problem."
Du En had roughly guessed the identity of the visitor. Wade went out with someone last night and then ran away early.
"Am I being spotted by a certain NBA team? I don't know if it's a scout from the Pistons."
Du En was vaguely looking forward to the identity of the visitor.
However, Du En's fantasy was broken after the other party spoke.
"I'm Michael Smith, a scout for the Indiana Pacers, you can call me Michael.
I'm here to convey a message to you on behalf of our star player, Reggie Miller.
Lei Gui admires your playing style and your performance in the NCAA finals.
If you are interested, you can come to Conseco Arena for a trial training during the five days from Monday to Friday next week. "
The Pacers' scouts took the initiative to invite Duan for a trial with the Pacers.
Considering Reggie Miller's age and declining status year by year.
The Pacers want to find a shooting guard with a similar style of play who is good at outside shooting without the ball. As Miller's successor, this is understandable.
"Walkers seem pretty good too."
Du En combined his memories before time travel and thought about it carefully, and suddenly discovered that the Pacers in the 2003-04 season actually had a chance to win the championship.
In 2004, the Lakers were in civil strife. Basically, whoever could make it out of the Eastern Conference would win the championship.
The 2004 Eastern Conference Finals pitted the Pistons against the Pacers.
If it weren't for the fact that Miller was too old to play, Artest was too young and stretched his hips too much, and O'Neal, the most capable player, was injured in the Eastern Conference finals, the Pacers might have really been able to make it out of the Eastern Conference.
What's more, the Pistons' head coach is rookie killer Larry Brown!
Duane felt that instead of being scolded by Larry Brown, it would be better to work for Carlisle.
You know, the serious version of Jim Carrey is also Jim Carrey! Who doesn’t want to play golf more relaxedly and happily?
Besides, the Pacers are not only competitive to win the championship in the 2003-04 season, but also have the possibility of winning the championship in the following two seasons.
If the battle at the Palace of Auburn Hills hadn't happened, the Pacers might have won their first championship in team history.
The Pacers' first championship is definitely more valuable than the Pistons' third championship.
If he can help the Pacers win the championship, he will definitely be better than the Pistons' bench champion!
"Reggie Miller is my idol and I would love to play for the Indiana Pacers."
In order to leave a good impression on the scouts, Du En took the initiative to build relationships.
When the scout heard this, he was indeed very happy. He chatted with Du En for a few more words before leaving.
However, just as Du En returned to the court, another scout happened to come to his door.
This made Austin, Lampe and others jealous!
It's okay if Wade was taken away by scouts. He was originally a high-ranking pick on the edge of the lottery.
Outlaw is a five-star high school student with incredible talent, and the sky is the limit for him. It's normal for him to be a first-round prospect and to have scouts come to him.
But how can you, Du En, be so virtuous? Why are you calling Anthony a brother, why are you chatting and laughing with James, why are you as favored by scouts as Wade?
"Fake, Du En won't run away early, right? Then what should we do in the 5V5 at night?"
"Liars, they are all liars. Du En said he came early to find new teammates, but he didn't expect that he came here to meet with scouts."
"We were abandoned! I am so strong, you are so strong, but no one wants us!"
"Is there a possibility that it's because NBA teams want to use him to sell tickets? Just like Yao from the Houston Rockets!"
"Doesn't that mean that Duan is really likely to be selected by a team in the draft? And the draft pick won't be too low?"
"I hate this terrible world! We are obviously more talented and capable! He is just a follower around Carmelo Anthony."
Duan was pulled aside by the Pistons scouts, and the court was filled with the sounds of slapping basketballs and iron.
So he didn't notice that the temporary team he formed began to fall apart due to the jealousy of his teammates.
"Dunn, I'm a scout for the Detroit Pistons, and our boss is going to use the first-round pick to get you.
You may not know it, but your physical test data is very good, and you have a first-round draft prospect.
Don't be fooled, the Indiana Pacers only have a mid-second-round pick.
Even if you want to play for them, you will definitely be stopped by other teams. "
The Pistons scout's first impression of Duen was not very good. He felt a little impatient, and because he spoke ill of people behind their backs, Duen felt that he was a little unethical.
However, the other party's anxious attitude and sincere tone made Du En feel that he seemed to have become a favorite among this year's rookies overnight.
As the saying goes, reach out and don't hit the smiling person.
The Pistons scouts were so honest with him, making Duan clearly aware of his own value.
This made Duan feel good about the scout and the Pistons team to which the scout belonged.
Before participating in the combine, Duan was only a late second-round pick.
Although Du En knew very well that after obtaining Terry's template, his strength had greatly improved.
But in this era of NBA, racial discrimination is still very serious. Just like the entire American society, white people discriminate against black people, and black people discriminate against yellow skin.
The NBA is a black league. Yao Ming's outstanding talent is always questioned when he first enters the league, not to mention a talent like Du En who is not outstanding.
Duane was worried that because of racial discrimination, he had no talent, but ultimately failed to reach his ideal draft pick.
However, now he is receiving trial invitations from NBA teams one after another, which makes Du En more confident.
"I can do it!" Thinking of this, Du En felt a little proud, "I can be a first-round draft prospect all because of my own efforts!"
One thing to say, Duen's system is not Deep Blue, there are no extra points, and all attributes are obtained by hard training through playing games!
As the saying goes, genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration. The basketball achievement system helped Du En supplement the most critical 1% of inspiration.
"Say hi to Joe Dumars for me, I'd love to play in Detroit!
I just don’t know when I can participate in your team’s trial training?
I can't wait to play for the Detroit Pistons! "
Talk about people when you see them, talk about ghosts when you see ghosts.
Although he has agreed to the Pacers' scouts, if there is a chance to join the Pistons as a first-round pick and win a championship, Dunn will not be unable to accept sitting on the bench for two years.
First-round picks are millionaires no matter what! More money, less work, a full salary, and the ability to watch games for free from the front row. Apart from the NBA, where else can such a good thing be possible?
Just like Fat Tiger, he got the maximum salary contract and lost weight, but still lost a lot of weight? Isn’t health basketball and hospital basketball delicious?
"Sorry, I forgot to tell you about the trial time.
Because the team is still preparing for the Eastern Conference Finals, the tentative training time is next Monday.
When the time comes, you can just come directly to the Auburn Hills Palace Arena, and we will arrange personnel to receive you. "
The Pistons scout quickly added.
Next Monday is the 19th, which happens to be the 18th and 20th. The Pistons have two Eastern Conference finals to play at the Palace Arena in Auburn Hills.
In other words, on the 19th, the players are most likely resting, but the Pistons staff are still on standby in the arena, which is convenient for rookies to try out.
After waving goodbye to the Pistons scouts, Dunn was about to call Bill Duffy and ask him to help arrange the trip, book a plane ticket, and go to Detroit for a trial training.
However, at this time, another scout approached.
Sure enough, because his physical test results were quite good, Duan became famous and is now very popular.
"Sir? No problem, I'll come over when the time comes." Du En said a few words and pretended to agree.
Anyway, the trial training time does not conflict with the Pistons and Pacers, and then it will be treated as a trip to Salt Lake City.
After Duan finished the call, the Lakers scouts also came to the door.
"Lakers? Are they about to fall apart? No dogs are going!"
Although he thought so, Dunn still agreed to the Lakers scout's invitation for a trial training.
After all, whether it is the Pistons or the Pacers, it does not mean that you will be selected if you are given a trial opportunity.
If the results of the trial training with these two teams are not satisfactory, Duen will eventually need to find a team and sign a contract.
After a small wave in Versailles, the Lakers are actually pretty good...
