MTL - NBA Backer King-Chapter 27 Lao Zhang's visit
Chapter 27 Lao Zhang's visit
On the second day, which was also the last day of 1992, a large number of media began to ridicule his performance in various ways. At the same time, a large number of media mocked Colangelo, saying that he used the All-Star contract, but signed a rubbish.
Well-known basketball commentator and ABC TV signing basketball commentator Will Houston, in an interview with New York TV media, publicly criticized Colangelo's signing behavior, he said:
"I know the Suns lack a strong center, but this signing by Mr. Colangelo is an absolute folly.
That Chinese coolie is just an idiot with a bit of strength, he is only fit to carry bags, he is not fit to walk on the NBA court at all, any center with a little bit of skill can blow him up on both ends of offense and defense.
Yes, I don't even think Chinese people can play basketball well, they only play table tennis. "
This afternoon, the Suns returned to Phoenix and ended their road trip.
"Sir, here are several trading applications, all about old K."
As soon as Colangelo returned to the team headquarters, the staff handed him a stack of documents and briefly flipped through them. There were the Bulls, the Lakers, and even the Spurs, a total of seven.
"Jerry Krause is still staring at Old K?"
He deliberately looked at the Bulls' chips. The Bulls wanted to trade next year's first-round pick plus the main center Carter White for Old K.
How is this possible, the Bulls are a championship-level team, they have won two consecutive championships, and Jordan's strength is at its peak again. Its first-round pick is worthless at all.
What's more, the Suns are also striving for the championship this season. If they reach the finals, they have a good chance of playing against the Bulls. How could he trade Old K to the Bulls?
took another look at the trade applications of other teams, and there was no bargaining chip he could see. Obviously, these trades were all with the intention of picking up bargains from him.
He handed it back again and instructed: "Reject everything, old K is not for sale."
Then, he began to look through a stack of newspapers prepared by the staff, most of which were sports media, as well as influential media such as the New York Times.
Soon, he saw a lot of news attacking him and Wang Tiejun in these newspapers.
These news are full of undisguised racism and prejudice. He shook his head and threw these newspapers into the trash can at the corner of the table.
"Not enough chips."
After receiving the rejection call from the Suns, Jerry Krause shook his head helplessly.
He can't give any more chips. It's about the great cause of the dynasty. The Bulls' lineup can't be moved. It seems that they can't get the Chinese.
The other teams that were rejected did not apply to the Suns again, which shows that they, like Colangelo, just wanted to get a bargain and didn’t value Wang Tiejun very much.
After returning to Phoenix, Wang Tiejun began to move out of the training base.
The team's training base generally does not provide accommodation for players and staff. Many NBA players travel to multiple teams and do not know how to buy a house. teammate's home.
He used to live here and Colangelo took care of his financial situation. Now that he has signed a big contract, naturally he can no longer live there.
In addition, the team has already helped him choose a few houses. He needs to find time to check it out and rent it if it is suitable. The rent will be paid by the team.
If an NBA team is very optimistic about a certain player, they will give preferential treatment in certain aspects. For example, renting a house will not cost much, but also can close the ownership of the player to the team, which is very cost-effective.
He wants to rent a house with a yard and a training room, which is convenient for martial arts training and other training.
In addition, he had to buy all kinds of Chinese herbal medicines and boil some medicated oils that Iron Mountain relies on. Phoenix has no Chinatown, so he has to go to New York or Los Angeles to buy it.
Renting a house is arranged by the team, and buying medicine is more troublesome. If he hadn’t been reluctant to pay, he would have wanted to find an agent.
The time has entered 93 years. On New Year's Day, the Suns did not play, but the team arranged training.
At 6:00 in the morning, at the Suns training base, Wang Tiejun got up and started the training of system function cards.
Practice until 8:00, after a half-hour rest, go to the restaurant at the base for breakfast.
At this time, some marginal players have arrived, and everyone has breakfast together.
NBA teams provide training meals when they have training at home. Of course, many players with good financial conditions will not eat breakfast at the base. Only players with poor financial conditions will arrive at the base in advance to eat free breakfast.
Breakfast is a so-called nutritious meal. It tastes bad and tastes worse than a hamburger. After more than a month, he has already gotten used to it.
It was almost 9 o'clock after breakfast, and several players came to the locker room slowly, chatting and digesting while changing equipment.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Wang Tiejun was going to ask for leave to see the house, just as the guard informed him that a Chinese named Zhang Heli wanted to see him.
"Zhang is reasonable?"
recalled for a while, it seems that there is no memory of this person, some doubts.
"Hello, I'm Wang Tiejun, who are you?"
A few minutes later, at the gate of the base, he saw Zhang Lili.
Zhang Lili looked at Wang Tiejun curiously, and replied with a smile: "Hello, Xiao Wang, don't you know me? It's no wonder that you were not old when I retired from the national team in 1980."
"You were in the national team before?" Wang Tiejun was surprised.
"Yes, my position is the second center." Zhang Lili said with a smile.
Wang Tiejun nodded, Zhang Lili always had a smile on his face, which made him feel very cordial, and asked with a smile, "Then you are a senior, are you looking for me today?"
"Nothing else. You are the first player in our country to enter the NBA. I am curious and want to get to know you." Zhang Lili explained.
Wang Tiejun nodded, saw a car beside Zhang Lili, and asked, "Is this your car?"
"This is the car I borrowed." Zhang Lili laughed.
"That's right, I have something to do, rub your car, let's talk on the way." Wang Tiejun said with a smile.
Zhang Lili was stunned for a moment, my dear, do you take me as a driver to your door?
"Okay, let's go then."
He was a kind person, and he happily agreed immediately.
By 6 o'clock in the evening, Wang Tiejun had identified a house with a yard in the front and back, ready-made furniture, a landline and a TV. He notified the team to sign the contract, and then, with Zhang Reason's help, bought some. Necessary daily necessities.
The two are barely fellow villagers, Zhang Lili is from BJ, Qingxian is only 80 kilometers away from Tianjin, and only over 170 kilometers away from BJ, which is not far. The two are already close friends.
However, he didn't talk much about his domestic experience, he only talked about the American side, especially his experience in prison, and he didn't want anyone to know about it.
After , he invited him to dinner.
"Are you going for an interview in Los Angeles? That's right, Brother Zhang, can you help me buy some Chinese herbal medicines in Chinatown? It's useful when I practice martial arts."
When he heard Zhang Lili say he was going to Los Angeles, he hurriedly shouted.
Zhang Lili, who was squatting on the curb with Wang Tiejun and nibbling on a hamburger, rolled his eyes when he heard the words, I have been busy with you for a few hours, you just treat me to a hamburger, you can’t bear to go with a bottle of Coke. Are you calling people like this? Are you treating me as your donkey?
"Okay, bring the prescription, it won't take much effort anyway." He said helplessly.
"Don't be slaughtered when you get the medicine. Also, don't buy counterfeit medicines. My prescription has requirements for brewing, so I have to ask carefully. Don't buy medicines that are not brewed correctly." Wang Tiejun warned.
Zhang Lili asked with a big head: "Tie Jun, I'm not familiar with medicinal materials, what should I do if I buy expensive or unsatisfactory medicines?"
"Then I won't admit it." Wang Tiejun blurted out.
"You bastard!"
Zhang Lili held back for a while, otherwise the hamburger in his hand would have been pressed against Wang Tiejun's face.
After eating the hamburger, Wang Tiejun moved out of the training base overnight and saved money for a taxi by using a reasonable car.
He also has nothing to carry, just a bag, which is very convenient.
The house he chose was a near-effective two-storey building, five kilometers away from the training base, a few minutes by car, and a quick ride on a bicycle.
In the evening, Zhang Heli stayed here, and the two continued to chat.
(end of this chapter)
