NBA: About Me Being Reincarnated As Yasuo, the Wind Walker

Zhang Jun also stood up unexpectedly, and Yin Lisabai gave her son a strong hug.

"Kid, you finally realized your dream."

Zhang Jun couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Xia He squinted his eyes and looked at Zhang Jun, unable to tell what his emotions were.

Although Diana had already made such preparations, she still felt a little nervous after hearing that Zhang Jun was really the top pick.

"Winning him is definitely the beginning of CAA's re-emergence."

Zhang Jun patted Durant who was standing in front of him and said: "Brother, give way, I have to go up first."

Durant pursed his lips, not to mention how ugly his face looked.

"It doesn't make sense. I lose to you every time."

Zhang Jun took over the cap and put it on before walking to the front desk. The audience immediately burst into warm applause.

Oden, who was also sitting in the first row below, looked even uglier than Durant. His agent patted his shoulder comfortingly and said.

"It doesn't matter. It's not impossible to lose to Zhang Jun. He is really good, but you will definitely be the second one."

David Stern shook hands with Zhang Jun gently and whispered: "Bless you young man, you will start a great career with the Trail Blazers."

Faced with the well-intentioned blessings, Zhang Jun responded: "I will work hard to open a better chapter for the NBA."

Um? !

David Stern has hosted the draft for so many years, but this is the first time he has heard the first words a rookie say when he takes the stage, is this, for the league?

How could any of the previous rookies say these words, especially Kobe, whose first words on draft night were: I'm ready to conquer the NBA.

If David Stern hadn't known that Kobe Bryant in high school had such a fearless character, he would have misunderstood that the other party's implicit intention was to conquer him.

Looking at Zhang Jun now, David Stern nodded repeatedly.

"This kid can handle it."

The draft continues.

Durant was selected by the Sonics with the second overall pick, and Oden unexpectedly fell to the third overall pick. This scene undoubtedly shocked everyone.

After the draft, David Stern took a group photo with the rookies.

Zhang Jun is in the middle, and on both sides of him are Durant and Oden, who both don't look very good-looking.

This is the 2007 draft.

.........

After the incident, Zhang Jun met with the Trail Blazers' management.

The emotion on Steve Patterson's face was unclear whether he liked it or disliked it. He put a coin in Zhang Jun's hand.

"You've never thrown a head three times in a row. Maybe you really are the better person."

"The team will arrange for you to go to Portland tomorrow to complete the subsequent signing ceremony and press conference. The team coach Nate McMillan will hand over the summer league matters to you."

"You can prepare in advance."

Zhang Jun nodded.

Before they left, Glider Drexler squeezed Zhang Jun's shoulder and said friendly: "We will talk in detail after you report to the team."

Diana reminded: "Steve Patterson doesn't seem to like you very much. Of course, it's possible that he's not targeting you specifically, or it could be for other reasons."

Zhang Jun doesn't really care about Steve Patterson's reasons, but he does not have the ecstasy on his face after he was selected.

"I can't guarantee that everyone likes me, and I won't deliberately make everyone like me."

"My responsibility is to play on the court, and when the new season starts he will know that I am worthy of this No. 1 pick."

Diana was obsessed with Zhang Jun and was confident that as long as Zhang Jun said it was okay, she believed it would be okay. Even when he said that I can't guarantee that everyone will like me, Diana wanted to raise objections.

He is handsome, rich immediately, and plays in the NBA. Who wouldn't like him?

Xia He said proudly: "When our business territory starts to take off and you gradually become the hottest star in the United States, he will not treat you with such an attitude."

"I bet that as arrogant as he is now, he will be more arrogant in the future."

"Dog licking?!" Diana heard this word for the first time.

Zhang Jun also looked at Xia He in confusion. He didn't expect this little girl to know this word. I really don't know what the atmosphere at Harvard University is like to teach such a student.

The four of them left the Madison Square Garden Theater and were supposed to walk up, but Elizabeth Yin insisted on walking to the underground garage.

Several people didn't know why, but they went anyway.

At the entrance of the underground garage, a car was covered by a black cloth and appeared in front of Zhang Jun.

"This is?"

Zhang Jun said curiously.

Yin Lisabai took Zhang Jun's hand and walked to the car.

"Son, my mother is not well-educated and cannot give you more things like those wealthy families. But we don't steal or rob. We don't take things that don't belong to us. We support ourselves and do what we like. , things that can be done.”

"This is your adult gift, go see if you like it."

Zhang Jun's eyes turned red when he heard this. He didn't know what kind of perseverance Yin Lisabai had to buy this car, who could only barely make ends meet while working two jobs, but he knew it must be very hard for the other party.

"Mom..." Zhang Jun couldn't help but hug this short, dark and fat mother.

The new car is a Hummer H2. This car was bought by Lisa Bai Yin with a loan of US$50,000 and was given to Zhang Jun as an adult gift.

...........

June 29th.

Zhang Jun reported to the Portland Trail Blazers and attended the press conference at the same time.

On the way into the press conference, there were already several long lines of fans standing on both sides.

"Zhang Jun, you are the one we are waiting for!"

"Portland can't wait to see you on the court."

"You're going to be a superstar like Drexler!"

"Zhang Jun, lead us forward!"

"We're ready to go crazy for you!"

Portland fans are very excited about Zhang Jun's arrival.

Zhang Jun stretched out his hands and high-fived the fans in both rows. He was still a little unaccustomed to this strange city, but these fans had other feelings.

Zhang Jun's first contract is a standard contract for the NBA's No. 1 pick, with no room for negotiation or options.

The contract is stipulated to be four years, with the last two years being team options, with a total amount of 22 million over four years.

Diana explained the terms of the contract to Zhang Jun in detail. What needs special attention is that there is an extension clause from August 1st to October 31st after the third season. The extension can be extended after both parties agree on the amount and years of the new contract.

Even if Zhang Jun does not agree to the extension, the Trail Blazers still have the right to match. No matter which team offers Zhang Jun a contract, the Trail Blazers can choose to match and force Zhang Jun to stay.

Moreover, subject to the constraints of the Bird Clause and the league's protection of the player's home team, the amount of contracts that other teams can offer is often not higher than the amount offered by this team.

In other words, if there are no accidents, Zhang Jun will play for the Trail Blazers for at least 6-8 years.

This is really a bit of a forced buy and sell.

"No wonder Daley told me before that players are nothing more than commodities to the league, and your destiny is often not decided by yourself."

This feeling makes Zhang Jun uncomfortable. A person like him who is used to being free is not used to being restricted by others.

After signing the contract, Steve Patterson took Zhang Jun to visit the Trail Blazers' training hall and Moda Center, and introduced other senior leaders of the team.

Just when leaving, Glider Drexler looked at Zhang Jun with a deep look and said: "I believe you have seen the fanatical fans here. They are very hungry and can't wait to witness the team. improvement."

"So you'd better help the team reach the playoffs next season. Maybe other teams can tolerate the rookie making mistakes in the first or second year, and give him enough patience to wait for him to grow slowly."

"But with the Trail Blazers, you only have your first year."

Zhang Jun heard the seriousness of this statement, and also knew that it was a kind reminder from Drexler. He didn't know why the other party said that, but the situation within the Trail Blazers, at least from the current point of view, must not be what it seems. So simple.