NBA: Starting with Jokic template

Chapter 32 Returning to China (Please collect and read)

"Olympic Journey? How do you say this mission, system?"

After hearing the message that just popped up in his mind, Lin Chuan raised a question.

Ding!
“New Mission: Olympic Journey.”

“Mission requirements: Join the national team and lead the national team to achieve good results in the Olympics.”

"Rewards will be distributed according to the host's ranking in the Olympics."

"So the better the grades, the better the rewards?"

"Yes, the gold medal is the best reward."

Lin Chuan also knew that the gold medal was the best reward, but after thinking about it, he realized that this was not a close match like the Thunder vs. the Heat, but if he wanted to win the Olympic gold medal, he would have to compete against the American team.

This time, the US team's roster...

Kobe, James, Durant, Westbrook, Harden, Anthony, Paul...

Damn, the Dream Team 10’s lineup is pretty abnormal.

Lin Chuan scratched his head and could only do his best.
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With the seventh game of the finals over and the championship race over, this year's NBA has officially entered the offseason.

During this period, several team managers also contacted Lin Chuan secretly, hoping to get his service, but Lin Chuan mostly rejected them on the grounds that he was still under contract and would not consider these.

Some who were determined to get his promise were temporarily dissuaded by Lin Chuan on the grounds that privately recruiting the NBA would be severely punished.

Lin Chuan not only has a one-year rookie contract, but he is also currently feeling quite comfortable in the Thunder.

Not only did he win the championship, but the three young players of the Thunder also had a good relationship with him.

Whether to leave or renew the contract will be considered next year.

This year?

who cares.

In the following two days, the long-awaited championship parade of Oklahoma people was held as scheduled.

The Thunder's championship parade attracted fans from all over the city.

Everyone regarded each of these players as a hero of the city, and the whole city was in a carnival.

Everyone went crazy for a whole day and night before the championship parade came to an end.

What followed was a long offseason vacation.

Although the players' work has come to an end, the management of NBA teams is completely different.

They also began their busiest working period.

Just two days later, the 2012 draft officially began.

Prior to this, Presti also asked everyone if they were interested in going to the scene to watch this year's draft.

Not surprisingly, most of them refused, including Lin Chuan.

Although there are several good players this year, with the Thunder's 28th pick in the first round, he doesn't know who he can sign.

However, Lin Chuan sent a text message to Manager Presti, asking him to pay attention to several players who might be selected in the second round.

They are Jae Crowder, who was selected 34th in the second round of the previous life, Draymond Green, who was selected 35th, and Khris Middleton, who was selected 39th.

Anyway, no matter which one it is, he is much better than Perry Jones signed by the Thunder before.

When the draft ended, Lin Chuan took a look at the push notification on his phone.

The No. 1 pick is still Anthony Davis, the No. 3 pick is Bradley Beal, Lillard is still the sixth pick, and the Thunder finally chose Perry Jones.

Lin Chuan curled his lips, but didn't care.

His suggestion did not change the course of history, and the draft was exactly the same as in the previous life.

After all, it would be strange for Presti to trust him rashly. He is just a rookie who has played in the NBA for one year. His vision and professionalism are definitely not as good as those of the Thunder's senior scouts.

Not to mention that they have selected so many good players in a row in the past few years, so it is normal for them to trust their own judgment.

Then, this year's free market officially opened.

There aren't many big fish making waves in this year's free market.

The biggest free agent is Tim Duncan from the San Antonio Spurs. But Duncan unsurprisingly signed a contract extension with the Spurs on the first day of the market opening, and the contract is not high, leaving them ample room for subsequent signings.

Apart from that, Ray Allen is a big-name player who transferred this year.

As a member of the Celtics' Big Three last year, he chose to join the Heat this year.

The Heat have been strengthened and want to challenge for the championship again next year.

As for Steve Nash, McGrady, Jason Kidd and other famous players, they are all old or their peak has long passed, so few teams have made offers.

But it is in line with the historical process. Kidd went to the Knicks, and Nash went to the Lakers through a sign-and-trade deal.

When he got to this point, Lin Chuan remembered that Howard would also join the Lakers in a four-party trade in the near future.

The Lakers then formed a new "F4".
Although the stars were very famous, the F4 still had the same regrettable ending this time, being swept by the Spurs in the first round.

As for former best defensive player "Big Ben" Ben Wallace, former assists leader "Karen Mok" Andre Miller, and "Mr. 20,000 Points" Jamison, they cannot compare with the previous ones in terms of status. It can only be said that they did not make any splash in the free market.

This year's offseason ended with a series of events that seemed exciting but were actually dull.

During this period, the media interviewed the Chinese Basketball Association.

The Basketball Association also officially mentioned this at its press conference.

"Lin Chuan, who performed well in the NBA not long ago, will return to China to join the national team soon."

This news caused a huge uproar in the country, triggered many media reports, and sparked heated discussions among many domestic football fans.

"A newcomer is coming, Yao Ming's successor?"

《A rising star suddenly joins the national team》

"It looks like there's something to be said for this year's Olympics. At least we can get into the top eight again."

"It's hard to say. When Yao Ming retires, not everyone can take over his job."

"At least Lian-ge doesn't have to carry the team alone this year."

No matter what others discuss, Lin Chuan's selection for the national team is a foregone conclusion.

As for Lin Chuan himself, after resting for a few days in the United States, he officially embarked on his journey back home.

Ten hours later, the plane landed.

Huaguopu City Dongfang Airport.

Lin Chuan walked down from the plane along the jet bridge.

Take a deep breath.

Lin Chuan felt the familiar air that was unique to Pu City.

Finally returned to the motherland.

Before he had time to express his feelings too much, Lin Chuan saw someone holding his sign to greet him.

"Is that Mr. Lin Chuan?"

Lin Chuan nodded.

"We are the staff of the Basketball Association, and we are here to pick you up."

Lin Chuan followed them into the car and sped all the way to the training venue.

Snapped!
Swish!
In the basketball hall, the national team is stepping up their training.

Lin Chuan walked into the stadium and watched them practicing shooting and running tactics.

"Hello Lin Chuan, Pu City welcomes you."

Yao Ming stood up, walked over like a small mountain and shook hands with Lin Chuan.

"Sorry, I'm a local, but I don't have time to pick you up. I have to watch them train here."

"It's okay, I understand."

"Finally, welcome to the national team."

(End of this chapter)