Guard With a Knife

Five minutes after getting Kobe Bryant's "draft guarantee," Snoopy met Pat Riley again outside the locker room. He introduced himself to Snoopy as a native of Miami, then handed Snoopy a business card, saying that if he entered the draft this year, he could call him and he would arrange for the team to try out.

At the same time, he also put forward the suggestion that Snoopy will participate in the draft this year. His reasoning is consistent with Kobe Bryant's. He told Snoopy that the two biggest things college basketball can do for rookies are to improve their understanding of tactics and enhance their defensive integrity.

On these two points, Snoopy no longer needs to learn. Therefore, he suggested that Snoopy enter the professional basketball world as soon as possible to receive systematic training and bring out his potential.

Walking into the locker room with Pat Riley's business card, Luke Mbah a Moute and the others hurried up and asked Snoopy what Pat Riley had said to him.

It's not hard to hear from their tone that they respect the old white man with greasy hair just now.

"He said he wanted me to enter the draft this year. If I formally enter the draft, I will call him and he will arrange for the team to try out me."

Snoopy said flatly.

Brian Wright suddenly exclaimed: "Snoopy, do you know? He is the president of the Miami Heat and one of the most powerful managers in the NBA. He said these words to you, proving that Miami I have a strong interest in you, and I also left you a business card, which is almost a promise to you in the draft."

Snoopy shrugged his shoulders. He was very calm, thinking: draft commitment? I seem to have more than one.

 …

He walked into the shower room, took a shower, and took the team bus back to school.

At this time, Luke Mbah a Moute, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love have officially left the team, and they announced their participation in the 2008 draft after the game.

This made the team members on the bus quite envious, but also a little sad. Because from today onwards, it is very difficult for their destinies to intersect again.

Kevin Love and the others will become NBA players with an annual salary of millions or even tens of millions, and they will live a life of the upper class.

And the remaining group of people will either continue to attack the NBA. Or... start immersing yourself in your studies in an attempt to get a diploma and find a job that may have nothing to do with basketball.

Doug leaned against the car window with far-sighted eyes.

The past two months played back like a movie in front of his eyes, from joining the Bruins to now about to leave the Bruins.

I'm really sorry.

He touched the MOP trophy in his arms.

The phone in his pocket kept vibrating, and when he picked it up, it was Miley Cyrus calling.

He simply switched to silent mode. At present, he really has nothing to say to Miley Cyrus. Do you want to discuss with her what are the shortcomings of that French wet kiss and what needs to be improved?

Back in the dormitory, it was empty. Neither Russell nor Kevin Love will be coming back tonight.

Doug lay on the bed, tossing and turning, thinking about the past and looking forward to the future.

...

"Last night, the NCAA Finals kicked off at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Bruins at home reversed and beat the Kansas Hawks. The backup center Doug, who came off the bench, became the MOP of the Final Four..."

At noon the next day, when Doug walked into Professor Nelson's living room, he was lying on the sofa watching ESPN's NCAA news.

When Mr. Nelson saw Doug, he quickly stood up and said in an exaggerated tone: "Warmly welcome our hero."

With that said, he gave Doug a big hug.

"You did a great job last night. You led the team to reverse the situation. I am really proud of you from the bottom of my heart, even though you have missed almost 20 classes in the past two months,

But the moment you lifted the trophy, I still secretly shed tears. "Mr. Nelson said emotionally: "This is the first MOP in the history of Anderson Business School. "

Duger pursed his lips, and he told Mr. Nelson seriously: "I will soon become the first NBA player in the history of Anderson School of Business. I decided to participate in this year's draft. The main purpose of my coming here is to think To tell you this. I cannot continue my studies."

The joy on Professor Nelson's face soon froze. He looked at his favorite student in shock. He is actively recommending Doug to join Mr. Lloyd Shapley's team. Shapley is currently the most promising candidate for the Nobel Prize. An economist, he has initially agreed to his request. If there is no accident, Doug will be able to enter Mr. Shapley's office after the summer vacation.

But.

"Why?" Professor Nelson asked Dug: "You are very talented in economics, and I even think your research on game theory has surpassed mine. Why do you want to play basketball? You know, for economists Say, basketball is just a hobby."

"I need money, and I fell in love with basketball. I like high-intensity confrontation on the court, and I also like to beat opponents with assists, rebounds, blocks, and goals." Duger said seriously: "Of course, I I will not give up my studies either. I hope to return to economics after my basketball career.”

Professor Nelson was silent for a long time.

In the end, he approved Duger's decision, and he gave Duger a serious economics topic: on the inevitability and contingency of the economic bankruptcy of NBA stars.

He hoped that Duger would study this issue in depth after joining the NBA, and write the most professional, authentic and authoritative paper.

The two chatted for a few minutes about the subject. Later, when he learned that Doug did not hire a professional agent, he recommended his granddaughter to Doug.

He told Doug that his granddaughter had previously worked as an assistant to Leon Rose at CAA, and that she was alone in handling many of the business cooperations of NBA star Carmelo Anthony.

"Currently, she is working as a senior manager at Goldman Sachs, and may be promoted to VP (vice president) next year. But...you also know that under the Goldman Sachs system, there are countless VPs in the company. She is not a secure person, she is I’m going to return to the field of sports management. So, I suggest you talk to her. If you can work together, maybe you can have a different spark.”

Duge nodded, he really needs a partner now.

So, after leaving Professor Nelson's house, he called this woman named 'Daphne' on the second phone.

Before that, he called Kevin Ding and told him that he would participate in the 2008 NBA draft.

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