After this surprising trial, Howard was very unconvinced. He applied to the Bulls staff for another game. He said that his abilities had not yet been fully utilized.
However, Holland, the director of the Bulls' scouting department, rejected him: "Kid, many times there is only one chance. God will not give people a chance to come back."
"Also, you don't have to worry, we are not just looking at the results of this trial."
Holland reassured him.
This gives Josh Howard some peace of mind.
But then he saw Holland, the scouting director, Bill Cartwright, the Bulls head coach, and John Paxson, the Bulls' trusted general manager, walking toward the winner. They chatted with Frenchmen Christian Dior, Kirk Hinrich and Soufon.
They chatted for a long time.
Especially Su Feng, the three Bulls executives showed unprecedented curiosity. They wanted to know more about Su Feng.
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Coming out of the Bulls training facility, agent Jason Thomas was very excited. He said excitedly: "We are only one step away from the NBA, Su!"
"John Paxson has hinted to me that he's going to draft you in the second round. That's the legendary draft promise."
Thomas was so excited that he couldn't help but wave his fists to the sky several times. "My career is at its brightest," he said.
In contrast, Su Feng, the client, was not as excited as he was.
After all, for Su Feng, his goal is not just to become an NBA player. This is just a stepping stone for him. What he wants is to become the best basketball player in the world and the best basketball player in NBA history.
Where is this?
However, for Jason Thomas, it was a light in the darkness.
He was once an elite on Wall Street, and he also had his shining moments when he was just starting out. But as his investments failed one after another, he lost all his money in the fund during the stock market crash.
No company is willing to look for him anymore.
In this case, he chose to become Su Feng's agent.
He also used this as a springboard, so the contract he signed with Su Feng was very loose. He only wanted Su Feng to pay him a basic salary of US$50,000 per year, and then negotiate a commercial sponsorship and take a commission of US$50,000 to US$500,000.
But at the same time, he stated in the contract that he would help Su Feng make wealth investments.
He wants to prove to Wall Street that what he lost... can be won back with his own hands.
For Su Feng, these are all very far away.
Even signing Jason Thomas was because he had no other options.
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On the night after completing the trial training, Hinrich asked Su Feng to meet for dinner. None of them left Chicago.
Their meeting was cordial.
Although they were rivals in the NCAA, Su Feng also helped Syracuse University beat Hinrich, helped the team win the NCAA championship, and fulfilled Carmelo Anthony's legendary first-ever freshman season Grand Slam in NCAA history. legend.
However, Hinrich didn't have any grudges in his heart. On the contrary, he admired Su Feng and was honest with him.
"I got a draft commitment from the Bulls. Because Jay Williams was disabled from riding a motorcycle, they decided to change the draft plan and continue to draft a point guard. And, between T.J. Ford, Ridnour and myself, the pick Got me."
Hinrich told Su Feng: "I will be the seventh pick this year."
"Congratulations." Su Feng said to him.
"Su. I know you are a very good shooter and your running ability is too strong. Today my cooperation with you was perfect and perfect." Hinrich continued: "So, I recommended you to them. They We also agreed to use their second-round pick to select you. So, if nothing unexpected happens, we will fight together next time."
This moved Su Feng very much, and he said seriously: "Thank you."
The two met by chance, they were rivals before, and ended his NCAA championship dream. I didn't expect that he would be willing to help me like this.
What a nice guy.
At this moment, Su Feng's Nokia phone rang.
Su Feng picked it up and saw that it was Carmelo Anthony.
He made an apologetic gesture to Hinrich, who smiled and said: You can answer.
Su Feng walked out of the box and pressed the answer button. Carmelo Anthony's voice came: "Su! Let me tell you good news, I got a draft commitment from Denver. If I am not selected by the Pistons with the second pick, they will take me. And, I want them Give you a training camp contract so that even if you don't get drafted, you can come to Denver and play with me."
"I will definitely find a way to keep you. You are too important to me."
Anthony said on the other end of the phone: "You are my lucky star!"
Su Feng smiled and said yes.
Then they talked about other topics.
Carmelo Anthony has been gushing about his recent changes. He said he has worked with the best basketball trainers in sports. He said he signed a contract with the sneaker brand of his idol Michael Jordan. He also said that he is in New York City found three Mexican girls at once….
Although he has not officially become an NBA player, he is already a multi-millionaire. He is no longer the poor college student on the college campus who can't even afford to buy replica sneakers for $500.
Anthony has lived a life of luxury and luxury.
After all, he is a talent in this year's draft market whose reputation is as good as James, the chosen one.
James is a rare super talent in the 50 years of American high school basketball. He was considered to have the ability to play in the NBA in 2002. He has already set off a James storm in the United States.
However, Anthony's reputation is not low either. He played against James in high school. The two had similar numbers, but Anthony led Oak Hill High School to victory. Now, as a freshman, he led Syracuse University to a championship and won the MOP.
The media called them the unparalleled twins of the 2003 class and lifelong enemies.
Su Feng congratulated Anthony on his current achievements, then chatted for a while and then hung up the phone.
Su Feng returned to the box and continued talking with Hinrich.
The two of them chatted a lot, had similar views, and felt that it was too late to meet each other.
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As the draft draws closer, the heat is getting higher and higher. While everyone knows who this year's No. 1 pick will be, the Cleveland Cavaliers are sure to select LeBron James, also from Akron, Ohio.
However, the discussion of other popular rookies has never stopped.
Su Feng and Jason Thomas stayed in a small hotel in Chicago. They didn't go anywhere, and no one invited them to try out.
They eat very simple food every day, and they don't have much money.
They can still hold on until July without downgrading the current consumption level. Of course, Jason Thomas can also swipe his credit card, and Su Feng can call back to China and ask his parents for money.
The draft comes on June 26th.
It is different from a popular rookie who accepts an official invitation from the NBA and goes to Madison Garden Arena in person to receive the crazy pursuit of the media. Su Feng sat quietly in front of the hotel TV, watching ABC's talent show.
In fact, when Su Feng announced his participation in the draft, there were some reports in the domestic media. However, after they translated the American newspapers and analyzed that the possibility of Su Feng being selected was zero, they did not follow up.
After all, no one wants to waste news space on someone who has little chance.
At 7:30 in the evening, the draft officially began.
Prior to this, the TV commentators had introduced the popular rookies at length and made various highlights and video tapes for them.
Hinrich is also a star who has been highlighted. Su Feng saw his interview on TV. He was wearing a light-colored suit and was very handsome.
Carmelo Anthony wore a very large suit model with a bit of street style.
In Anthony's video highlights, Su Feng saw himself, cutting in the ball he hit.
However, experts from the TV station did not mention Su Feng's name.
It was obvious that at this moment, no one regarded Su Feng as a person. It's already a great merit that they don't tease Su Feng, who ran for office over his own abilities.
David Stern quickly announced Cleveland's selection.
Here’s the no-brainer question: LeBron James.
Less than 18 years old LeBron James walked on the stage and he didn't look like 18 at all, he looked like he was 28.
With the audience cheering and screaming, he walked to the stage amidst the expected applause. He is high-spirited on TV. He is the successor of the league who has high hopes from all basketball media. Everyone thinks that his future height will be at the level of Jordan.
Fans are looking at him like a future ruler.
Jason Thomas suddenly said: "Su, you seem to be only one month older than him. He is in October and you are in September."
Su Feng shook his head and said: "My actual age is younger than him. My birthday on the lunar calendar is listed on my ID card, and the lunar calendar birthday is one month earlier than the Gregorian calendar."
"Wow. But you've already been in college for a year." Thomas was surprised.
"It's normal for us to go to college at the age of 18," Su Feng said.
"You Chinese are so good at reading," Thomas said with emotion.
Soon, the results of the Detroit Pistons' second overall selection came out, and Su Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
Because, the Pistons chose Milicic from Serbia. Milicic is a European genius with a high reputation. People think that he will become a combination of Garnett and Nowitzki. Moreover, he is the youngest player in this class, and the Pistons believe he will become a dominant center.
Su Feng believes that it would not be a good choice for Carmelo Anthony to go to the Pistons, because the Pistons are already a strong team. They want to compete for the championship and there is no extra space for rookies to grow.
Anthony was subsequently drafted by the Denver Nuggets.
Su Feng clapped in front of the TV, he was very happy.
Anthony going to the Nuggets is a win-win choice.
Anthony will get plenty of room to grow there, and the Nuggets will get a cornerstone player for the next decade.
When Cameron was interviewed, he was very happy with the selection of the Nuggets, and he also said that he would help Denver win more games.
Finally, he also mentioned to the media: "Right now, what I am most concerned about is where my good teammate Su Feng will be selected. He is a truly underestimated player. He has a super big heart. He He will definitely become an NBA star."
Su Feng was very touched that Anthony promoted himself on TV.
Many people watching TV are also curious about who the Su Feng mentioned by Carmelo Anthony is.
Soon, ABC's draft experts retrieved Su Feng's information.
Then, there was a burst of laughter in the live broadcast room.
"Oh! It turns out it's him. Cameron is indeed a good person. But, is it a little late for him to promote now? The Su Feng he mentioned is a substitute player at Syracuse University. His physical fitness is mediocre. All his skills are mediocre, no one thinks he can play in the NBA, and many people even think he doesn't even have the strength to play in the NCAA."
"He just has a good frame and he hit a buzzer beater in the NCAA Finals."
"I think this is the only reason Su Feng has to declare his participation in the draft."
"He's really brave."
"In other words, he is just here to cause trouble."
"Chinese and Asians are not suitable for playing basketball. They do not have this racial talent."
"Yao Ming's success in the NBA has given many Asians unrealistic fantasies. The reason why Yao Ming can play in the NBA is because of his super height, flexibility and shooting touch that are inconsistent with his height."
"Don't get involved with these guys."
"..."
There will be a 5-minute interval between each pick, and ABC will use these five minutes to tease Su Feng.
These eloquent and eloquent draft experts do not have any psychological burden. They do not think there is any risk in teasing Su Feng. Anyway, in their hearts, Su Feng is a player who will never enter the NBA.
Does he still have a chance to slap us in the face?
of course not.
So why not have fun with him.
When people don't have to take responsibility, their words will be as unpleasant as they sound.
Jason Thomas was so angry in front of the TV that he took out his small notebook and wrote down: "Su, when we enter the NBA in the future, we must make the names and remarks of these people public, so that everyone can see their ugly faces. "
Su Feng smiled and did not refuse. Instead, he said, "Okay. If anyone scolds me in the future, please help record it."
"No problem." Thomas happily took over the task: "Gathering public opinion is my specialty."
The draft is always going on.
The Toronto Raptors selected Chris Webber with the fourth pick.
Then, the Miami Heat made a big gamble with the fifth pick, selecting Marquette University senior Dwyane Wade, who was at risk of knee injuries.
Wade led his team to the NCAA semi-finals this year. He is very strong and Su Feng has played against him.
So, he doesn't think what the draft experts inside are saying is correct: How could this be a bad draft? Wade is visibly powerful and extremely talented.
With the sixth pick, the Clippers selected Kaman.
Then with the seventh pick, the Chicago Bulls selected Hinrich.
When Su Feng saw this, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Stable.
The Bulls' selection of Hinrich proved that they kept their draft commitments.
Then they will strengthen the shooting guard position.
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