July 10, sunny.

Today is the day for Wang Dachun to report to the team. The Mavericks have officially notified Wang Dachun to participate in this year's summer league with the team.

In front of the American Airlines Center Stadium Square, Wang Dachun came here on his bicycle. After the last physical test, Wang Dachun came here more than once during this period, but he didn't go in. He just walked around outside to see how he would play in the future.

place.

William is waiting for him at the entrance of the team. The two have not seen each other for a long time, and William also has his own work to do. I heard that he has been flying outside during this time to find some needed players for the team.

Seeing William, Wang Dachun happily stepped forward and hugged William. William was the first friend he met when he came to the United States, and this friend also helped him a lot.

"Oh King, I haven't had time to congratulate you yet. Congratulations on becoming a member of the Mavericks."

William happily said in Chinese.

"My friend, you can talk to me in English, which is also a help to me. But to correct me, the team has not signed with me yet, so your congratulations may be a bit premature!"

Wang Dachun replied in a slightly joking tone.

However, I have to say that during this period, besides worrying about signing contracts, Wang Dachun's English did improve by leaps and bounds, which he did not expect.

Although it still sounds a bit stumbling, in terms of hearing, it is basically no longer a big problem to communicate with people normally.

This was the method Zhang Yanan gave him. She told Wang Dachun that if he really wanted to live in the United States, language was the most basic requirement.

She told Wang Dachun to dare to speak. The more you practice, the more you will become proficient. If you don't understand, don't be afraid. You can ask a few more times. And bring a translator with you. If you don't understand or don't understand when talking to someone,

If you know how to speak, you must use a translator to speak this conversation in spoken language.

It is obvious that Zhang Yanan's method is actually very useful and the effect is very obvious.

William smiled and said:

"I heard it. This is great. After all, language can allow you to communicate better with your teammates. Otherwise, you will be easily isolated if you don't understand the language. There is also a contract! Don't worry, I believe the team will definitely sign with you.

.Come on, I will take you in.

On the way to the training ground, Wang Dachun asked William about some issues about the summer league. Although he learned about the summer league from Frank. It is every year during the NBA offseason, for first- and second-year players or some fringe players in the NBA, undrafted players.

An opportunity to show off oneself. However, Frank was not very clear about the specific process.

"What your friend said is correct, that's basically what it means. But for the team, the summer league is mainly for the team's newcomers to find their game status in the new season, and then to see if they can win the game after being undrafted or

Among the fringe players, find players who have the potential to help the team."

"Oh, so that's what it's like! Then you don't have to pay for the expenses and fees to participate in the competition?" Wang Dachun asked uncertainly.

William laughed. He knew Wang Dachun's financial situation and understood why he was concerned about this issue.

"Don't worry, all the expenses of the summer league will be borne by the team, including your food, clothing, housing and transportation. You will live in the best hotels and eat the most delicious food. The team will also give every player who participates in the summer league

You have to pay a certain fee, which of course will be very small.”

Wang Dachun felt relieved when he heard that he could eat, drink and earn some extra money without having to pay any money.

As soon as they entered the training hall, a figure flew past a basketball hoop close to the two of them. Then, with a "bang" sound, the basket made a loud noise.

Let me go! Someone just flew over. It really seemed like he was flying over. His head seemed to be parallel to the basket. Wang Dachun had never seen such a dunk in real life. The visual impact was so great.

"Haha, don't be surprised, that's Gerald Green. He is the best dunker on the team right now."

The NBA is indeed different. Anyone can be so good at random. Wang Dachun couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, there were already people practicing in the training hall, and William had no intention of chatting more with Wang Dachun.

"In a while, the team will bring two more undrafted players to join you in the summer league, and in a while, someone will take you to pick up your training clothes."

Before leaving, William asked the material manager to take Wang Dachun to pick up training equipment.

After changing into his training clothes, he went to the training ground. He saw that five or six people had already arrived, some of whom he knew. Frank gave him a copy of the Mavericks information, fearing that he would not know anyone when he just joined the team, and it would appear that he

Awkward.

Wang Dachun doesn't know all of these people. Except for Gerald Green, who dunked just now, there are only two names he can name, one is Jose Barea, and the other is Brendan Bass.

He took the initiative to say hello, and both Green and Barea nodded in response, but Brandon Bass ignored Wang Dachun.

"Are you the rookie selected by the team this year?"

Gerald Green took the initiative to ask Wang Dachun.

"Yes, I am this year's rookie. Nice to meet you. You can call me "Wang" or "Dachun".

"I heard that you are from China. Do you know Yao from China?

"I know him, but he doesn't know me. After all, he was the No. 1 pick in 2002, and I was just the last pick this year!"

"Guys, now is not the time to chat. Warm up quickly. Coach Solano will be here soon. He will definitely be unhappy when he sees us chatting."

At this time, Jose Barria reminded Gerrard and Green also said.

"That's right, let's take a penalty quickly. Although he is an assistant coach, he has a very bad temper. This time he should lead the team in our summer league."

Wang Dachun saw that everyone was concentrating on practicing, and he was too embarrassed to stand there, so he took a basketball and went to the empty court next to him to practice free throws.

A few minutes later, Jose Barria turned around and glanced at Wang Dachun subconsciously, and was suddenly stunned.

This Asian is probably practicing free throws, right? The movements seem to be quite standard, but the shooting percentage is a bit touching. After watching it for a minute, this Asian has shot more than a dozen free throws, but he hasn't scored a single goal.

And isn't there a basket of basketballs next to him? Why is he practicing free throws with this basketball? After shooting, he picks the ball back up, then stands on the free throw line again and shoots again. Isn't he tired? Such efficiency

Isn't it a bit too low?

It's understandable that the center can't make free throws. Maybe it's because of his poor touch. He can't miss so many shots and O'Neal isn't that good. Don't they all say that Asians have very good touch? Barea thought.
Chapter completed!