Basketball: The Chosen Victim

Chapter 13 Back to the original starting point
Wu Di quickly cleared his mind. At this time, panic is useless. All he can do is to perform in the summer league as soon as possible!
Just do it when you think about it, and dial the number of the assistant coach of the Heat again. After connecting, there is a stern voice on the other end of the phone:
"Hey, I told you, you don't have to come to the game tomorrow!"

"I know, can you give me the number of the assistant coach of the Cavaliers?"

The other party was startled, but soon understood Wu Di's intention.

"Okay, but I'm afraid you won't be able to play in the summer league anymore, because the list of entries for the summer league has been locked a week ago, and there is no way to add players at this point in time..."

Can't even participate in the summer league...

After thanking the assistant coach of the Heat, I called the Cavaliers to confirm and found that it was true.

The coach of the Cavaliers even advised Wu Di to take advantage of this time to take a good vacation, adjust his mentality, and then regain his strength after the training camp starts.

Wu Di felt a little uncomfortable. He had been waiting for the summer league to skyrocket, but this transaction was like a sudden earthquake, destroying everything beyond recognition.

He stared at the bustling night in Las Vegas outside the window, dazed.

This is a gambling city, he hasn't been on the table yet, but he has been asked out by the croupier...

However, he was not reconciled.

It's impossible to take a vacation, but since you can't participate in the summer league, there is no need to stay in Las Vegas.

Wu Di decided to go to Ohio and Cleveland.

He urgently needs to improve his passing and vision, but these two indicators need to be improved within the team.

Another red-eye flight, but this time with a very different mindset than when he went to Miami.

He ordered a cup of coffee and watched ESPN on the plane's small TV.

ESPN is a [-]-hour uninterrupted television station that broadcasts live sports events or sports news.

Now is the NBA offseason, but since "That Decision" was broadcast, all ESPN programs have been discussing the impact of this transaction on the NBA.

"This station has invited a guest who is in the center of the storm, Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry."

The host of ESPN had a complex expression and started the video connection:

"Mr. Ferry, how do you evaluate this transaction?"

Danny Ferry: "In this transaction, the Cavaliers are undoubtedly the biggest victims. We were the last to receive an offer from James, but in fact, this is more like a notification that we can only cooperate..."

Suddenly, a staff member handed the host a card, and the host opened his mouth after reading it:

"I'm sorry Mr. Ferry, I want to interrupt you first, this station has just received news that the head coach of the Cavaliers, Mike Bree, has voluntarily resigned..."

Danny Ferry broke down instantly, and even swears at the camera:

"Damn it, Bree actually voluntarily resigned at this critical moment! It's a son of a bitch. Look, this is the impact of this transaction on the alliance. Loyalty is worthless!"

"LeBron took Big Z to the Heat, O'Neal slipped away, and West was sent away! Do you want me to play?"

Speaking of excitement, Ferry even wiped away tears. He used to be a Cavaliers player and became the general manager after retiring.

The host looked at him with sympathy, then looked at the card in his hand with a tangled expression, and after thinking for a long time, he said:

"Mr. Ferry, there is another bad news on this card, that is, it seems that you have also been fired by the Cavaliers boss..."

"Wa hahaha……"

Hearing this change, Ferry laughed crazily at the camera, just smiled and cried...

There is no doubt that ESPN understands the effect of the program because of Lao Zhan's decision and Ferry's dismissal...

Next, several guests also expressed their concerns about the transaction.

The Big Three joined together at their peak, and this eagerness for quick success will cause irreversible damage to the league, and it will also set a bad example for other players...

A guest also mentioned Wu Di, but he didn't sympathize with his experience, but said that the Heat made a lot of money and used a rookie to negotiate a deal with the Cavaliers.

It even vaguely mentioned that Wu Di was the first Asian with such a high pick, thinking that the Heat chose the third pick randomly at that time, and they didn't intend to keep Wu Di from the beginning...

Some guests who know the inside story also added that in fact, the most critical thing about this transaction is James' attitude.

Wu Di is just a little bit of compensation for the Heat to dig out the Cavaliers' full-level number, in order to stop the alliance's mouth.

The host cuts to the scene of Wu Di being interviewed in Las Vegas. Compared with James' resolute and wise image, Wu Di is nothing but handsome.

In short, Wu Di is insignificant in this transaction.

And, he's screwed.

Because the knight is finished.

……

When we got to Cleveland, it was daylight, but it was gray.

In order to prevent being recognized by others, Wu Di opened the suitcase and prepared to wear a hat to cover his face.

But all he had in his suitcase was the Heat's Little Red Riding Hood.

Wearing this hat in Cleveland was probably more dangerous than robbing a bank, so he went to the airport gift shop to buy a new one.

"Sir, we're offering [-]% off this hat..."

Wu Di saw that it turned out to be the new season hat of the Cavaliers!
The new season has not yet started, and it has already been discounted by [-]%. It is estimated that the store owner is afraid of the backlog of inventory and started clearing the goods in advance...

As soon as yesterday's news came out, the fans of the Heat team seemed to be celebrating the New Year, but the fans of the Cavaliers probably felt worse than killing them.

I paid the bill silently, then called a taxi and headed to the Cavaliers' Quicken Loans Arena.

On the road, I can see huge wallpapers of the Cavaliers and James from time to time, but now they are more like bleeding scars...

Cleveland, this urban city next to the Great Lakes, has a prevalent basketball culture.

However, since the Cavaliers were established in [-], they have been one of the teams with the worst performance in the NBA. They have never won a championship in [-] years, and they have been ridiculed by the whole United States for being clumsy and playful.

When the taxi was approaching the Quicken Loans Center, the road was gradually occupied by some emotional fans.

The fans shouted hysterically, held colorful signs, and vented their anger at being betrayed.

At a street corner, under the huge poster of James, a large number of fans gathered to burn the No. [-] jersey...

The flames were soaring into the sky, the streets were filled with pungent black smoke, and the air was full of drifting debris, probably from last night until now...

In the square in front of the Quicken Loans Center arena, protesting fans set up barricades. Seeing this, the taxi driver asked Wu Di if he wanted to change places.

Wu Di stared at the locked gate of the Quicken Loans Arena for a long time. He originally wanted to join the training of the Cavaliers, but after actually coming here, he realized that he was thinking too much.

It is estimated that the turmoil of this matter will not pass for a while.

"Go to Columbus, Ohio State Columbus."

Wu Di mused, before the draft, he went to college at Ohio State, which seems like a long time ago, but in fact it was only two weeks ago.

……

Returning to Ohio State again, the entire campus is tree-lined, quiet and deep, with a healing calm.

It is now July [-]th, and the students are still on summer vacation, but it happens to be the time period for the school team's summer freshmen training camp.

Passing through the iconic crimson flyover of the Ohio State Stadium and entering the indoor court, a group of strong teenagers are playing training games in full swing.

"Stop!"

A white-bearded white grandfather with a tactical board saw Wu Di on the sidelines and blew his whistle.

"Wu! You're back!"

The old man shouted excitedly. He was the legendary coach of Ohio State for 30 years, Alfred Homan.

"Yes, old Homan, I'm back!"

Wu Di smiled and hugged Homan who ran forward.

"Come here, boys! This is your senior, and this year's NBA prospect, Wu Di!"

The freshmen in the field are sensational, NBA Tanhualang!

Although Wu Di is suffering from rumors at this time, in the eyes of these freshmen, Wu Di is undoubtedly successful!

They stepped forward one after another and looked at Wu Di with admiration. He is a superstar with an annual salary of several million dollars!

"At this moment last year, Wu was participating in the training camp just like you. To be honest, his statistics are average, and he is a little short of the scholarship, but his tenacity touched me!"

Homan said proudly that leading the team to achieve good results and cultivating basketball stars is the lifelong pursuit of a basketball coach. Wu Di's appearance here is the best endorsement for his coaching achievements.

"Old Homan is one of the most basketball-savvy people I've ever met. I hope you can learn real basketball wisdom from him."

Wu Di said sincerely that he insisted on staying and defying all opinions to let him start the battle. Homan gave him many opportunities, and he did not disappoint Homan. The two achieved each other.

Homan laughed when he heard this, and waved his hand to signal the freshmen to continue the practice match.

The arrival of Wu Di was like a tube of powerful chicken blood, and the freshmen who returned to the court were training with great excitement.

But Homan looked at Wu Di with some regrets and said:
"I saw that news! It's a pity, Wu, this is the drawback of business alliances."

Wu Di nodded and said:

"Yes, old Homan, but I need your help. This summer, I want to improve my organizational skills on the field, especially passing."

Homan looked surprised, but his expression immediately became relieved:

"Wu, I left you back then, my choice was not wrong!"

"In such a chaotic time, I still think about training... Maybe, compared to that one, you are the real chosen one!"

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