Chapter 042 The first move
Before the Southern League knockout round came, Javier Stanford sent a text message to Lin Yi saying that he wanted to give an exclusive interview to Lin Yi.
This interview will be posted on the preview of March Crazy, so Lin Yi agreed without thinking too much.
And he also wanted to invite Javier Stanford to have a meal, after all, this "number one Lin Chui" has helped him a lot.
Without his crazy stimulation, Lin Yi would not have received so much attention at once.
The NCAA has a large number of new players emerging every year, and some scouts or journalists like to bet, just like the team around LeBron James, many of them were around him in his high school years.
Lin Yi will definitely need such a team in the future.
If possible, Javier Stanford naturally hopes that his status can be spoken in this team.
This interview was simple and enjoyable.
Many people are familiar with Lin Yi's story. As for some of the stories behind it, they must be released little by little to be interesting. For Javier Stanford, who has been in management in NBA teams, has been a scout, and is now a reporter at ESPN, he is well versed in publicity.
You can't let those fans enjoy it all at once, otherwise you will have no story to write afterwards.
The story of an NBA star is like a novel that will slowly reach its climax as he grows.
"Javille, I've always been curious, why don't you go back to the NBA?" Lin Yi looked at Javier Stanford curiously.
Javier Stanford naturally knew what Lin Yi meant when he returned to the NBA. He had been in the management of many NBA teams before, but his career was not brilliant or pleasant.
"To be honest, I interviewed the general manager of an NBA team, and the other party agreed, but on the day of signing the contract, they told me that I was really sorry and they had another choice. The guy who later served was said to have promised countless empty checks to the team boss. He said that he would use his connections to build the team into a Galaxy battleship, but later he broke his promise, and he threw a bunch of garbage contracts and left with a huge salary." Javier Stanford was a little helpless.
"Let me guess, it's a smiling assassin, right?" Lin Yi's eyes flashed.
Javier Stanford obviously didn't want to continue this topic that made him sad anymore, "Let's talk about something else. I've seen your schedule, and the most important thing is the game with the Oklahoma Speed."
"Yes, there are only these two teams in the Southern League." Not long after he had just won the final victory, he and Blake Griffin were really destined to meet again.
"I don't want you to relax, but I hope you don't feel too stressed. According to the rules, I shouldn't have revealed it to you." Javier Stanford spread his hands.
"You know, sometimes the rules don't have to be followed, just like these days I have received many agents' business cards and some promises from the NBA." Lin Yi smiled. The Thunder's team-mate reporter revealed more than once that if Lin Yi runs for the election, the Thunder will definitely choose him.
"So it's like you "bribed" me today?" Javier Stanford smiled.
"This is just a casual meal, and you want to interview me." Lin Yi didn't agree.
"Well, listen, Lin, as ESPN reporters, we usually have some internal news. The news I have recently received is that even if you can't get the Southern League Championship, the judges will pick you or the Speed Team into March Crazy." Javier Stanford's internal news is explosive enough.
"Are they not afraid of being criticized by public opinion?" Lin Yi asked curiously.
"I'm afraid they won't let you, Stephen or the Griffin brothers will be criticized by public opinion only after entering March madness." Javier Stanford paused, "You know, you and Stephen are also the top three favorites in the draft. NBA scouts hope to see you more, and fans across the United States are also looking forward to Davidson's school to create miracles again."
"The NCAA is not without interests. The only ones without interests are your players. Oh my God, do you know the money-making ability of the NCAA finals? For the NCAA, they also need topics and attention." Javier Stanford explained to Lin Yi.
Lin Yi nodded. It seemed that Javier Stanford was very heartbroken. He gave him this news and must have hoped that he would give him a promise.
The promise is that Javier Stanford will become a part of his team after he enters the NBA.
Or Lin Yi can give him some news that others will never get.
For example...
"I'm looking forward to our cooperation in the NBA. I will run for the election this year and I won't wait until the next year." At the end of the dinner and interview, Lin Yi gave Javier Stanford a good exclusive news article.
At the same time, Lin Yi felt that some of his own things must be planned and arranged earlier.
As history changes due to the butterfly effect, Lin Yi does not want his destiny to be in the hands of others.
Basketball is his hobby, and he himself is his best bargaining chip.
Lin Yi planned to put himself on the gambling table and then go and have a good bet with the NBA bosses.
If you want to bet, bet on the biggest one.
If you want to play, play the most exciting thing.
Otherwise, wouldn’t you waste your talents and advantages?
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Lin Yi told Wildcats head coach McLopp and teammate and roommate Stephen Curry about his preparation for the draft.
Although McLopp and Baby Face Stephen were prepared for a long time, it was Lin Yi who officially told them the news.
"I don't want to stop you, but this is a good thing." McLopp knew that if Lin Yi announced his participation in the NBA draft at this time, it would be a motivation for the whole team, because it means they would not have a chance to do it again.
Stephen Curry also told McLopp that this was his last season in college.
In other words, if other Davidson players want to fight for their dreams, this year will be the last year.
And miracles often break out in the last year.
"Lin, if you decide to run, you need an agent." Stephen Curry told Lin Yi.
Lin Yi has a baby face with an agent and a team behind it, which he has long known.
Stephen wanted to bring Lin Yi to his team, but Lin Yi refused.
The reason is very simple, Lin Yi wants to form his own team.
To maximize his talents and advantages, Lin Yi needs to form his own team like LeBron James.
Stephen told Lin Yi that if he wanted to hire an agent, there would definitely be countless agents who would go crazy to apply.
Lin Yi decided to disclose the news through Javier Stanford.
He hopes to finalize this as soon as possible, preferably before the Southern League playoffs begin.
Because Lin Yi and Stephen will announce their election and wait until March Madness ends. Before that, they will only tell their teammates and people close to them.
But if Lin Yi hires an agent, it would be equivalent to giving the NBA teams who want to choose him a signal: I am going to run for the election, but it has not been announced yet.
For NBA teams, they are also afraid that the rookie who has been observing for a long time will suddenly say that I want to go back to college and play for another year. There are examples of this kind of love for studying in history.
Lin Yi needs to give the NBA scouts a reassurance, which is also Lin Yi's first move.
Chapter completed!