"What? Spend one million to find Olajuwon to give that guy special training? Is Zhao crazy?"
"Dwight, actually judging from this matter, you should also understand that Zhao is very disappointed with your behavior...I mean, the team needs you now. If you choose to return, It's a good thing for the team and a good thing for you..."
"No, don't even think about it! Don't they think they are great? Then give it a try! Let's see who is more anxious! They haven't come to beg me yet, I'm waiting for them to take the initiative... What are I waiting for them? Let’s talk about it when you are willing to speak!”
"I'm a superstar, so I have to act like a superstar! Even if the Timberwolves don't keep me in the future, so many teams in the league will always need me..."
"Dwight, don't think like this, it doesn't maximize your interests..."
"Okay, let's not talk about it for now, those girls are waiting for me!"
Snapped.
Dwight Howard hung up the phone.
After making the phone call with his agent, he was still in a daze while sitting on the sofa at home. He couldn't help but muttered, plausibly, "Damn it! That guy Zhao actually spent a million to hire Olaju for Adrian. Prosperous?"
"Farke! He actually did this? Where did he put me?"
"They will definitely pay the price! I have written this down..."
Even though he said he was writing it down, Howard didn't take it seriously at all. Soon, he entered his bedroom, where three girls were waiting for him.
This will be a sleepless night.
Although Master Huo missed the NBA game, he did not miss the most harmonious game in his life. After being depressed for several seasons with the Rockets, he was happy to finally be able to retire in a place like Minneapolis.
"This is life for those with special numbers! Who cares about bullshit championships?"
"Girls, I'm coming!"
At the same time, Adrian, who returned home, soon learned the news. He didn't know it at first. Even when he asked Olajuwon, he only said that he had received a special training fee of US$50,000.
Adrian always thought this was true!
Therefore, in his opinion, US$50,000 is indeed a lot, but after he successfully establishes himself on the court, he will take out the money and return it to Zhao Feiyang!
However, now that he knows the truth and that Zhao Feiyang spent a million dollars to invite Olajuwon over, Adrian is completely stupid!
Although there is no conclusive news from the outside world, Adrian believes this is true.
Olajuwon didn't plan to train himself at the beginning. He was able to change his attitude in that situation and was meticulous in subsequent training. If he hadn't given him so much money, Adrian would never have believed it. .
"one million?"
"That's one million! With my current performance, how can I return the money to Zhao? Even if he didn't ask me to pay it back, I..."
Deep down, Adrian was disappointed with himself.
What he was more afraid of was not that he couldn't pay back the money, but that he would be sorry for Zhao Feiyang's trust and expectations in him. The entire team, Zhao Feiyang, only chose him and no one else, which was undoubtedly a help to him.
We are not relatives, but who is so free that he is willing to spend a million to do something for others? Even if this matter is beneficial to him, who can be sure to recover the cost?
Adrian has seen too many interest disputes on the way to pursue his ideals. Therefore, he knows very well how rare Zhao Feiyang's behavior is!
So, from that day on, Adrian's training became crazier and harder. Not only did he practice extra time after his teammates had left the gym, but he also arrived at the gym earlier than everyone else every day.
As for thanking Zhao Feiyang, he was not in a hurry to say it.
Game day soon comes again.
This time the Minnesota Timberwolves face the New Orleans Pelicans at their home venue Target Center.
The New Orleans Pelicans have an average record this season. They have suffered successive defeats since the start. At this time, they are ranked at the bottom of the Western Conference. It can be said that their winning rate is really terrible.
However, the New Orleans Pelicans have some pretty good players, such as their star Anthony Davis.
Davis was the No. 1 pick selected by the Pelicans in 2012.
After acquiring Davis, the Pelicans tried to use him as the cornerstone to build a championship team. Unfortunately, after a few seasons, the Pelicans did not perform very well.
That is to say, they made it to the playoffs last season and finished seventh in the Western Conference.
Compared with their previous results, this record is already a new record. But from a big perspective, they are almost standing still, with no notable achievements.
Before the game starts, head coach Norman Thomas arranges the lineup.
The opponent is strong inside, which is a fatal weakness for the Timberwolves who are weak inside. Therefore, when Coach Norman was deciding on candidates, he specifically focused on Adrian and second substitute Greg.
After hesitating for a long time, Coach Norman chose Greg.
"Greg, you play the starting five position today...protect our rebounds after you come on the court! Remember, when Anthony is playing alone, remember to double-team with Gorgi..."
Adrian looked very depressed after losing Coach Norman's trust.
After Coach Norman finished arranging the tactics, he sat back on the bench in despair and waited. Zhao Feiyang on the side saw his appearance and took the initiative to comfort him.
"Adrian, don't be discouraged! Nothing is easy to succeed! Just because Coach Norman didn't choose you now, doesn't mean he won't in the future..."
"You just need to be prepared and seize the opportunity! Don't worry, adjust your mentality..."
With Zhao Feiyang's comfort, Adrian managed to get better.
He squeezed out a smile from his mouth and watched Zhao Feiyang respond, "Zhao, thank you! Don't worry, I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
The game started soon.
The Timberwolves' inside problem was quickly exposed. Facing a powerful inside line like Davis, the substitute player Greg obviously couldn't withstand it.
Brother Nongmei has comprehensive skills and outstanding physical condition. He is especially good at three-pointers. Under this level of offensive, Greg was quickly defeated.
Seeing that the inside line could not withstand the pressure, the outside line could only rely on Zhao Feiyang and a group of people to continuously make up for it. In this way, the score between the two sides was barely maintained.
However, when the game entered the second quarter, the Pelicans deliberately chose to attack the Timberwolves' inside line, relying on Davis, the thick-browed brother, to score consecutive shots under the basket, which immediately opened the score between the two sides to double digits.
