After the last day of extra practice before the NCAA regular season, Lin went to the bathhouse to take a cold bath as usual. Although the system did not remind him that he needed to pay attention to this aspect this week, he did not want to lose this habit.

It can be seen from the fact that after every NBA game, the stars will tie thick ice packs on their knees, or put their feet directly into a bucket full of ice cubes... This is him

It’s a habit that needs to be developed all the time.

Along with him is James Harden.

This guy with a somewhat cold personality now has such a good relationship with Lin Ri that they go to the bathhouse together.

Harden was much quieter than usual tonight.

Maybe it's because the regular season starts tomorrow.

From Lin Ri's understanding of James Harden, this guy must be a little nervous. His psychological quality is not as calm as his expression.

For example, that day when this guy fell in love with Jenny, his expression was as usual, but his heart was in turmoil.

"The sun, why do you play basketball?" Suddenly the guy turned his head and glanced at Lin Ri.

"Me?" Lin Ri was startled by this sudden question.

Was it so profound tonight?

This made Lin Ri even more sure that this guy must be in a complicated mood now.

"I should be... because of love." Lin Ri carefully recalled his past from the first time he played basketball to the present, and came up with this answer.

In fact, he has never thought about whether he loves basketball or not.

It's just that he never let go of basketball after he first came into contact with it.

And it's a very simple thing. If it's not love, there are many paths he can choose. His family's considerable wealth is enough for him to try many other things.

But he still chose to pursue basketball.

It shows that he is passionate about basketball.

Of course, it is also possible that the system appeared, giving Lin Ri a secondary feeling that he was the protagonist, and Lin Ri would not deny this.

After all, what really contributed to his determination to pursue a career path was the emergence of the data panel. This was a driving force, and he would not deny this.

"Well..." James Harden listened to Lin Ri's answer, but he didn't doubt it. Although more than 70% of the big men in the United States chose basketball because of their talent and took this path because they can make money playing basketball, James Harden

Harden believes that Lin Ri really likes basketball. Otherwise, it would be impossible for this guy to practice almost every day.

If you don't really like it, who would be willing to be the "dog licker" of basketball and get tired of being with it every day?

"Me too……"

"I love basketball very much and I long to become a basketball star..."

James Harden began to confess: "When I was very young, I once wrote a note to my mother, and I said, can you wake me up at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning? Can you give me a little more pocket money?

?Keep this note, I will become a star, I have done such a thing before, haha, now that I think about it, it is really funny."

James Harden made a joke of himself.

Obviously, in his own opinion, that move back then was so stupid...

Lin Ri also laughed, but he was not surprised. This was indeed something the cute James Harden would do.

"This has been my dream since I was a child. I must become a basketball star, a basketball superstar, so..." James Harden paused, and obviously what he really wanted to say next was, "the sun, so this will be my first day in the world."

In the last season of the NCAA, no matter what the result is, I have to go to the NBA, otherwise it will affect my prospects..."

James Harden is already in his sophomore year, and if he stays one more year, he will be 21 years old.

A 21-year-old is considered an older rookie in the eyes of NBA management. From a training perspective, the value is no longer very high, although Dwyane Wade, one of the strongest second positions in the league, also entered after his junior year.

In the NBA, it was Pat Riley who recognized talent, drafted him with a high pick, and trained him with the goal of being a future core, and... not everyone is Dwyane Wade!

If James Harden wants to become a star in the NBA, he can no longer stay in the NCAA!

Lin Ri is not surprised by James Harden's choice. With James Harden's bright future, there is really no need for him to stay in the NCAA. It will only delay his own future.

Let alone him, even Lin Ri himself, as long as there is a possibility of being selected in the first round after this season, he will never play in the NCAA next season.

If you have a good prospect, why not go to the NBA?

Wouldn’t it be nice to make money a year earlier?

Although he is not short of money.

But who doesn’t want to achieve financial independence?

Anyway, he came to the NCAA as a springboard to enter the NBA.

While Lin Ri was muttering in his heart, what he didn't know was that a new task was quietly added to his data panel - declaring to participate in the draft.

"But I said, I want to change the history of basketball at Arizona State University. I want all fans to know that Arizona has not only the Wildcats, but also our Sun Devils. This is what I decided to do before I came to this university.

matter!"

James Harden suddenly became excited and stood up suddenly.

Lin Ri looked at him blankly, subconsciously catching a glimpse of the shaking "Little Harden", uh...

"So, James, what do you want to say?" In order not to be embarrassed, Lin Ri chose to stand up like James Harden.

Then James Harden subconsciously glanced at Lin Ri, well... James Harden, who instantly regained his composure, chose to sit down again...

"The Sun, this is my last chance in the NCAA, come with me to change this school!" James Harden stretched out his hand to give Lin Ri a high-five.

Lin Ri stretched out his hand, and their hands came together heavily.

"Don't worry, James, we will not only change this school, we will also make a name for ourselves and leave a name in the history of the NCAA!"

The strongest duo in NCAA!

why not?!

Lin Ri is very confident in himself and also has full confidence in James Harden.

The two of them left the bathhouse after having sex.

"But... James, are you sure you want to keep your beard?" Lin Ri glanced at James Harden's unshaven mouth.

This is the change James Harden made after falling out of love. In his opinion, he should grow a beard so that he looks more manly.

"Of course, how is it? Isn't it very manly?" James Harden stared at his round eyes and asked confidently.

After not shaving for a month, James Harden's beard has grown very long, and he is very satisfied with the way he looks now.

"...As long as you are happy." Lin Ri was speechless. James Harden obviously didn't realize that the reason why he looked so cute was entirely because of his eyes.

Even a beard can't change his cute temperament.

…

Finally, one night passed, and the NCAA 08~09 season officially started the next day. Countless talents will fight for the glory of their respective schools and their own prospects in June next year in the next few months.

This is the favorite period of time for many local basketball fans in the United States. Compared with the increasingly strong commercial atmosphere of the NBA, in the NCAA, you can see the purest form of running for your dreams.

This is youth!

The Sun Devils played their first game at home, which made Arizona State University particularly lively on this day. Arizona State University students also found that there were more professionals in the arena today who were different from them at first glance. These people should

They are scouts from other teams in the Pac-12 League, including some NBA scouts!

They have every reason to think so, because on the day of the Suns' warm-up match against Wake Forest, five NBA players came to the sidelines.

That was just a warm-up game... Now the regular season has really started. With James Harden's reputation and Lin Ri's talent, how could it not attract NBA scouts?

At the same time, at the gate of Arizona State University, a young beauty wearing a professional journalist outfit was waiting anxiously for someone. Her beautiful face made the students and passers-by who walked by her turn their heads towards her.

After taking a second look, they felt vaguely familiar, as if they had seen it somewhere.

Her name is Rachel Demita, and if Haruko Akagi has a prototype, it would probably be her.

About a month ago, a photo of Rachel wearing a basketball uniform and playing basketball went viral on the Internet, causing countless basketball fans to yell "Mom, I'm in love" at the photo.

It is worth mentioning that the photo of Rachel is really not a staged photo. She does have the caliber of a college basketball team. Playing professional basketball has always been her dream. Unfortunately, injuries have made her farther and farther away from this dream.

, Rachel, who had no choice but to stay away from the court, chose to become a basketball reporter.

Since she couldn't realize her dream, she chose to stand closest to her dream and watch...

This is why she is now wearing professional journalist attire.

She just became an intern reporter for ESPN a month ago. Of course, because she is an intern reporter, she is not qualified to interview the NBA, which has already begun its regular season, and even some of the most promising champions in the NCAA Division I league this year.

It's not her turn to interview even the team...

However, yesterday her boss suddenly and mysteriously told her that he had taken her on a good job, and today she appeared at the gate of Arizona State University.

"Boss, you are finally here. The game is about to start, right? Why are you so slow!"

What Rachel is waiting for now is her eldest brother, Charles. She has been waiting since 1:30 in the afternoon, and the game will start in an hour, which makes her complain a few times in her heart.

I don’t know if her complaint was heard by God, but not long after she finished complaining, Charles appeared.

"Sorry, sorry, I also went to confirm some things, so I'm a little late. Let's go, let's talk as we walk." Charles also knew that he had kept Rachel waiting for a long time this time, so he rubbed his head and apologized awkwardly.

Then he quickly changed the subject, "What I'm going to say next will definitely make you excited, Rachel!"
To be continued...