Lin Yi and his teammates were busy in the locker room for a long time before leaving.

When Babyface knew that Lin Yi was not going to have dinner with everyone to celebrate, the primary school student was very unhappy at first, but Lin Yi said that he had an appointment with Yao Ming in advance, Stephen Curry gave Lin Yi a thumbs up: "It's so cool, man."

So after getting Stephen Curry's "approval", Lin Yi came to the restaurant Yao Ming had already booked in advance.

In Lin Yi's impression, Yao Ming has always been a very low-key basketball player. Even if he becomes the chairman of the Basketball Association in the future, there are not many news reports about him.

"It's really good to play, Lin Yi, I really didn't expect you to dribble like a defender." Yao Ming said appreciatively to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi was a little shy now. While waiting for the dishes, the topics they talked about were mainly about basketball.

Yao Ming warned Lin Yi that after entering the NBA, you must train hard and seize the opportunity. The United States is a country with extreme impatience, including rookies. Even if you are a high-ranking rookie, you will be forgotten by people soon after a season of dullness.

Lin Yi agrees with this view very much. There are geniuses who fall hundreds of times or thousands of times behind the NBA.

"You don't like to spend money indiscriminately, right? You can get a little bit of money by entering the NBA. We athletes eat this kind of youth rice," said Yao Ming.

Lin Yi nodded. I have to say that Chairman Yao is actually a very cute person in his life, especially when it comes to Houston Rockets and the Chinese men's basketball team, he can't stop at all.

"A Lian is just too honest. I'll treat you when I have the chance. Several of us gather together. Sun Yue is just too lazy, but that guy is originally a rich second generation. Oh, time passes so quickly, and I'm almost thirty in the blink of an eye." Yao Ming's sigh was not without reason.

It is the most common saying of the Chinese, but Yao Ming always feels that he has not made any achievements. The Houston Rockets' record this year is quite good, but McGrady is injured again. Yao Ming is not sure how far he can go in the playoffs.

But Lin Yi knew very well that this would be the best time for the Houston Rockets in the Yao-McD era to play in the playoffs. Although Artest was not as good as McGrady on the offensive end, he was tough enough on the defensive end and critical moments.

Brooks is not good at defending, but he did play his best year in the NBA.

But Adelman's tactics has one biggest problem, that is Yao Ming's knee.

A big man with a weight of 226 cm and a weight of more than 140 kg is a hidden danger. Moreover, Yao Ming's playing time is about 35 minutes per game. It's okay for the regular season, but if it's a confrontational playoff...

"Brother Yao Ming, you still have to pay attention to your knees. I feel now that the higher the height, the more pressure we put on our weight." Lin Yi reminded at the end of this dinner.

Yao Ming nodded and said nothing more. He told Lin Yi that if he had the chance, he would go to March Crazy to watch the Wildcats' game on site.

...

All the Wildcats players were frightened when they returned to Davidson Academy after winning the Southern League title.

Because all the students of Davidson Academy prepared a unique celebration for them.

For Davidson College, it is rare for basketball school teams to score in March Crazy, and the top students will certainly not miss such a good opportunity to play blatantly.

From the school gate to the basketball court, there are students on both sides of the road who come to watch the basketball team.

Lin Yi and Stephen Curry are the most popular stars.

However, other Wildcats players such as Anthony Beasley, McMillan also received admiring gazes, cheers and applause.

"Student Lin Yi, I am the president of the Davidson College Chinese Alumni Association in the United States. I am very happy that you have won glory for us Chinese!" There are not many Chinese students studying in Davidson College. Today, almost all of them came to cheer Lin Yi up.

Lin Yi received the wreath handed over by the president with thanks. At this time, Stephen Curry got a bottle of champagne from somewhere and shot Lin Yi directly.

"Hehe, Stephen! You're waiting!" Lin Yi was naturally not willing to be outdone, took the champagne handed over by Anthony Beasley and fought back. The entire Davidson Academy suddenly turned into a sea of ​​joy.

This is the joy of victory.

The teachers and principals of Davidson College could only turn a blind eye to this group of top students. To be honest, if it weren't for the sake of face, they really wanted to join in.

...

Just as Lin Yi celebrated with his teammates, the meeting between his agent Zhong Muchen and Thunder general manager Presti began.

"Mr. Zhong, you Chinese have a saying that goes straight to the point, so I won't go around the corner. Please tell me Lin. The Thunder is looking forward to and paying attention to his performance. We hope that he can refuse other teams' trials before the draft and only accept the trials of the Thunder." Presti said to Zhong Muchen with a sincere face.

"Oh? Mr. Presti, I would like to ask, the season has not ended, has the Thunder already made sure to win the No. 1 pick sign?" Zhong Muchen, no matter how sincere you are, he said very clearly. Lin Yi is already a favorite No. 1 pick now. If the Thunder do not have enough chips, how can Lin Yi refuse the trial training of other teams?

Lin Yike doesn't have the city he wants to go to.

"Mr. Zhong, you have also seen our results. We have been "showing bad" all season. I actually don't like the word "showing bad". I prefer to call this the foundation for the establishment of the dynasty." Presty touched his watch.

"We have great hope of getting the No. 1 pick." Presti also reminded Zhong Muchen that the Thunder's chances of winning the No. 1 pick are very high.

"That's not 100%. Even if the Thunder's record is the worst in the NBA league history, it may not be guaranteed that you will get the No. 1 pick." Zhong Muchen's words were reminding Presti that it is not 100% matter, so let's put it aside first.

"Mr. Zhong is indeed a smart person. Lin is not wrong in choosing you. He is very smart and calm. You Chinese people have a saying that you are waiting for a price. I think there is no suitable and satisfactory offer, so you will definitely not impress Lin, right?" Presti looked at Zhong Muchen with a tentative look. Unfortunately, he could not see any changes in Zhong Muchen's expression.

The concentration is really good.

"That's it, Mr. Zhong, I might as well reveal our trump card to you. If we fail to win the No. 1 pick in the end, we are willing to give all players except Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as chips, plus our first-round draft picks this year for upward trade." Presty gave his last trump card.

"I will tell my employer what you said, but he was the one who made the decision in the end." Zhong Muchen answered calmly.

The meeting between Zhong Muchen and Presti was over. As soon as it was over, Zhong Muchen quickly rubbed his thighs, "Damn it, it hurts so much. Presti is so smart that he keeps staring at me."

Zhong Muchen's method of calmness and calm expression is very simple, which is to keep pinching his thighs and keep calm.

I don’t know how Lin Yi will make a decision after hearing this news, because Zhong Muchen thinks that Lin Yi sometimes seems to be able to predict the future...
Chapter completed!