NBA: I'm really the Chosen One

Chapter 59 Self-Introduction
"Come to wrap the leaves." The window of a luxury sports car was lowered, and a big, shiny face poked out the window.

"Fuck, Zach, why are you getting fat again? Don't be so fierce, I almost thought I was going to be robbed just now." The vendor handed over a small package, and the buyer was one of the few survivors of the former Portland Prison , Zach Randolph.

Zach Randolph, with a gun, a gang, and a flying leaf, although he looks naive, is a first-class social person in Portland, especially after he was deeply involved in trade rumors in the summer, he let himself go. He didn't maintain his body shape, and he was 40 pounds heavier than last season. Apart from drag racing, he went to nightclubs every day. The media even ignored his negative news, because it was no longer news.

"If you leave, I will lose a lot of business." The peddler said angrily, and Zach Randolph's face became even more gloomy, but he silently lit the cigarette without making too much response. The NBA is a business. The idea of ​​starting a family is too extravagant and too childish.

Zach Randolph threw out a few US dollars, gestured his middle finger to the reporter who was secretly filming, raised the car window, and drove away from the street with the sound of the roaring engine.

"So you still can't get in touch with him? This bastard, find his agent and tell him if he doesn't want to retire, get the hell out of here!" Pritchard growled angrily. When the team's training camp started, the Blazers Players have returned to Portland from all over the country to report, only Zach Randolph ignored the orders of the management and the team coach, and extended a long vacation for himself.

"His agent couldn't get in touch with him, and I felt like Zach was doing it on purpose" The stammering look of the staff made Pritchard's mood worse, "Say!"

"It seems that he is deliberately confronting Li. He deliberately did not answer our calls." The staff member said softly.

Pritchard nodded slightly. This year's team training camp was two weeks earlier than other teams. The management originally planned to let Li Zheng get acquainted with his teammates in advance, and strive to perform well in the main game, but this summer did not trade him. Krandorff's disadvantages appeared, and the thorn planned to give Lee a bad start.

The most important thing is that it is difficult for the Blazers' management to threaten this big fat man. He still has fuel in his tank, and he could easily score 20+10 last season. Insiders who can attack independently are very sought-after in today's market. He doesn't have to worry about his next contract at all.

Pritchard's angry words are actually difficult to realize, and he doesn't dare to mention these bad things with Paul Allen. It may not only be Zach Randolph who leaves if he makes a big mess, but also himself who manages the team poorly.

But how to communicate with Li Zheng is also a difficult problem. Pritchard sighed and collapsed on the sofa, "What about the others?"

"Others have returned to Portland, but Lee's rookie status may be a problem," the staff said hesitantly. The unspoken rule of the NBA is that rookies must unconditionally obey the pranks and instructions of veteran players, even if it is a natural pick like James. He is the son of thousands of favorite players who also carried sneakers for Ricky Davis when he was a rookie. He was afraid that some veteran players in the Blazers would not have eyes and offend the young man in Paul Allen's heart.

"It's okay that Mr. Paul has a good idea." Pritchard said with even more headaches. He couldn't understand the thoughts of these super rich people at all. If he was worth tens of billions, he would definitely not love a basketball player so much.

"Hey, buddy, long time no see." Li Zheng jumped up, climbed onto Aldridge's back, and said with a big smile. Although they talked for a long time, they had only been separated for half a month.

"Are you getting heavier again?" Aldridge complained helplessly when he found that he couldn't break free from Li Zheng's hands.

"I didn't expect that we could really play together." Roy said nostalgicly, his mind was full of memories of galloping with Lee Zheng in college, and now they came to the NBA at the same time.
"Unbelievable." Li Zheng and Roy said the same words at the same time, as tacit as before, they clasped their right hands together, lightly bumped their chests, and thanked God for the blessings in the most ordinary way of celebration.

"What about me? Why don't you bump your chest with me?" Aldridge said quietly. Li Zheng and Aldridge had a celebration ceremony at the University of Washington in a surrender style. Soon more and more players gathered in the locker room. They all greeted Li Zheng friendly, and after a brief exchange, Blazers coach McMillan walked into the locker room.

"Sorry to end your vacation early, just a few words," McMillan said with a serious expression in his smart suit, "We have a new face on our team. Many of you know him, and you have heard of him if you don't know him." , Brian Lee, introduce yourself to your teammates."

The Blazers players applauded one after another, saving Dream Six, winning [-] consecutive NCAA titles, the strongest No. [-] pick in history, a miracle, even if you have never met Li Zheng himself, these names are equally impressive. Li Zheng walked in front of the team confidently, as if examining himself King of soldiers.

"My name is Brian Lee, and the era of losing should be over." Li Zheng's light tone made McMillan's heart beat wildly. Is this the end?Self introduction?A name plus a paragraph of pretense?Are you serious?

Roy smiled wryly and shook his head. Li Zheng's arrogance has not changed at all. He is still so conceited and arrogant. He told the 20-win team that the era of losing games is over. Most people will regard Li as an idiot, but Roy knows that Li Zheng It's for real.

Sparse applause sounded embarrassingly from the Trail Blazers lineup. Li Zheng didn't take it seriously. He never regarded winning everyone's love as the most important thing, especially most of the players on this team were not up to Li Zheng's in terms of attitude or ability. Recognized passing line, if they want to compete for the championship, they still have a long way to go.

"Welcome to the Portland Trail Blazers." The big man Przybila said sincerely. Every blue-collar insider is eager for a player like Li Zheng to join the team. This represents an overall improvement in their statistics and the next The amount of a contract becomes larger, and no one will reject a teammate who can pass the ball.

"I'm going to be a substitute." Steve Blake said with a smile, but he was not worried about his position. Li Zheng's suitability as a shooter is well known, and players who can shoot from the outside are like ducks in water beside Li Zheng.

"Okay, that's the end of the chat. Today, we gather here not just to introduce Li, Rudy, but to say a few words." McMillan raised his hand to signal Fernandez to chat, but he didn't have the same treatment as Li Zheng. Stand in the queue and briefly introduce yourself.The Trail Blazers are a young team. Although they had a poor record last season, they are full of vitality. Roy and Aldridge are full of potential. McMillan believes that the addition of Li Zheng will inject the blood of victory into this team. Next season They can do some great things.

"Aren't you going to introduce me? Nate?" A tall and bloated man like a bear pushed the door in. It was Zach Randolph. Although he called McMillan, his eyes were fixed on Li Zheng. "Nobody came to introduce me to this... rookie."

Li Zheng stared at Zach Randolph intently, and the atmosphere seemed to freeze. Zach Randolph finally couldn't bear to turn his head away. Then Li Zheng stretched out his hand to him with a smile, and said sarcasm in a friendly tone. Discourse, "It's time for you to lose weight."

Roy rested his forehead with one hand. He knew that this big fat man was not as friendly as he looked, and things became troublesome.

(End of this chapter)