One Guard

After watching the news about the Mavericks championship parade, Yao Ming turned off the TV and was about to go into the bedroom to tell his daughter a bedtime story. Before that, Yao Ming received a call from the Chinese Basketball Association.

The content of the conversation between the Basketball Association and Yao Ming was very simple. The registration deadline for the Asian Championships is coming soon. What is Yiyang's attitude?

And Yao Ming's answer to the Basketball Association was sincere enough: "I haven't received any reply so far."

"I originally wanted to wait until the end of the playoffs to talk to him about it, but the Mavericks made it all the way to the finals, and just ended the championship parade yesterday. I can't force people to do this kind of thing."

"Hey, it's better to solve it as soon as possible. We are under a lot of pressure this year. If we can't win the championship, it will be difficult to explain to the superiors and the fans." The Basketball Association knows that Yao Ming's heart is Chinese basketball, so he will definitely try his best to persuade him Yiyang.

"Well, I will contact him again and wait for my reply."

"We are all waiting for your good news, Dayao."

After a few more pleasantries, Yao Ming hung up the phone. He sighed first, then looked out the window again. Does Chinese basketball now only rely on players from the American system to support the scene?

Not long after hanging up the phone, the phone in Yao Ming's hand vibrated again. This time, Yao Ming was a little surprised by the caller's name—Bill Duffy.

"What's the matter, man, you must have forgotten that I have retired." Yao Ming first made a joke when he saw his former manager call.

"You have already retired? Damn, I have a big commercial contract here and I don't know who to give it to. By the way, I have a young man named Yi under my command. I think he should be able to do it." Duffy skillfully Turn the topic from a joke to a business.

"Okay, let's get down to business, old man, what's the matter with me this time?"

"Yihe, the Chinese national team, these days, you must be worrying about this matter."

When Yao Ming heard it, he immediately understood. Of course he knew that Bill Duffy was Yiyang's manager, but he didn't expect that Duffy would also intervene in Yiyang's joining the national team. After all, Yao Ming used to decide whether to play the national team game by himself. To be precise, Yao Ming would never miss any national team game. Bill Duffy did not give any intervention in this regard. Now, everything is different. Yiyang is not himself, and he cannot force Yiyang.

"So, did you also ask you to contact me?"

"I just finished talking to him,

I'm sorry Yao, I'm afraid even I can't help you this time. "Duffy's tone was a little low, and Yao Ming held his forehead after listening. Did the plan to recruit Yiyang fail in the end?

"It's okay, tell him to continue to play well in the NBA. For the national team, it all depends on the individual."

"No, I think you misunderstood, Yao. I apologize because I can't visit you in Shanghai anymore, because he will fly directly to Wuhan for this year's Asian Championships!"

Listening to the voice coming from the phone, Yao Ming froze for a moment. After going around in a circle, it turned out that I was still caught in Duffy's "joke".

"He agreed!?" But soon, Yao Ming became excited.

"Of course, of course he will. He is a Chinese player, Yao, of course he will."

"Hahahaha, do you know Duffy, I love you to death!"

"No, I already have a wife and child." Duffy on the other end of the phone smiled and shook his head. It stands to reason that this matter has nothing to do with Yao Ming, but Yao Ming would be excited because he helped the Chinese team recruit a strong player. endlessly. This guy's affection for the national team far exceeds that of any star. And this is what Duffy thinks makes Yao Ming the most unique.

Before retiring, Yao Ming was the absolute core of the Chinese team on the field. After retiring, Yao Ming is still helping the Chinese team in his own way. How much do you love your country, Yao?

"I'll tell the Chinese Basketball Association the good news right now, thank you Duffy, let's watch our performance in this year's Asian Championships!"

"Don't thank me, this is Yi's personal decision. I just analyzed the situation for him, without any persuasion. If you can really win the championship this year, then you should thank that super rookie! Fans in your country should also take a good look at it. , How on earth did that guy rule the court!"

"Don't worry, I believe Yiyang will be very popular in China. Well, I have to tell the Basketball Association this important news. If you have time to come to Shanghai, I will treat you well!"

After hanging up the phone, Yao Ming held the phone tightly and waved his arm. At this moment, he is like a team manager who has completed a shocking deal. The feeling that the winning ticket is within his grasp made Yao Ming a little impatient to see the Asian Championship coming sooner.

The Asian arena will no longer be dominated by big men. The point guard storm belonging to the Chinese team is about to sweep the entire Asia!

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"How is it?" Seeing that Bill Duffy hung up the phone, Yiyang asked with some expectation.

"What else? That guy Yao almost got out of the phone and kissed me! Don't worry, you can kill all sides in the Asian arena. You don't have to think about anything, get the championship and personal honor, and then put them Just bring them all back! Then, next..." Bill Duffy said, paused, and took out his tablet.

"After solving the problem of the national team, we will start to further arrange the holiday plan. Do you have any ideas?" Duffy called up the calendar, ready to start marking it.

"The plan... I have to take my mother to play around. I also promised Vignari that I will go to Italy for a few days. Then..." Yiyang stared at the ceiling, as if Is thinking very seriously.

"Then, I hope to start training! I heard that there are many famous personal trainers in the United States. Do you know them, Mr. Duffy?"

"Do I know them? You should ask, which trainers I don't know!" Duffy patted his chest confidently. Every summer, players will definitely find trainers to improve themselves. As a manager with many players under him, Bill Duffy had a lot of dealings with these trainers.

"That's good, I hope to find a more comprehensive trainer so that I can improve in all aspects!"

Looking at Yiyang's expectant eyes, Duffy continued to wait, waiting for Yiyang to tell his next plan. But after waiting for a long time, Yiyang did not speak for a long time.

"No more?" Duffy opened his arms.

"Travel and training..." Yi Yang thought for a while, then nodded vigorously. "Gone!"

"Damn it, you're really going to waste your vacation, kid. Well, since you only have these two requirements, it's easy to arrange it. Travel, when are you leaving?" Duffy pulled out the phone that was paired with the tablet. Bluetooth keyboard, start scheduling on the calendar.

"After Dirk's birthday on June 19, after that day, I will leave Dallas."

"Then let's start counting from June 21, and the travel time can be extended until the end of July. What about after that? Get into training immediately?"

"That's right, start training immediately!"

"Then from the end of July or the beginning of August, I will arrange a personal trainer for you to start a new round of training. In September, you will return to China to play the Asian Championships. What about from the end of September to mid-October?" Duffy raised his head again , asked Yiyang for his opinion.

"Continue training!" Yiyang replied firmly.

"You lunatic, have you forgotten that you still have a bunch of business activities to attend? During the period from the end of September to mid-October, I will guarantee your daily basic training. But your main task during this period is to start various activities. All kinds of business activities. If possible, I even want to arrange a trip to China for you. I will discuss this plan with Adidas slowly!" Speaking of business activities, Duffy finally showed a little smile on his face. Playing basketball is Yiyang's business, and Duffy's specialty is to make money!

Seeing that Duffy had typed a lot of words densely on the calendar, Yiyang nodded in satisfaction. "At least this summer, I don't have to work in a convenience store anymore."

"One more thing. At present, the NBA's labor negotiations are not optimistic. If there is a lockout, we have to be prepared. At that time, will you be willing to accept contract invitations from other countries' leagues?"

"What do you think?" Yiyang certainly has no idea about the lockout. Although this labor negotiation is related to the vital interests of Yiyang and the players, Yiyang has never paid attention to it. This season, he put all his attention on the championship.

"If you want to make money, of course you have to go. As long as you want, your country's CBA league will definitely provide you with an expensive offer, and the European league is also meaningful. But if you want to really improve yourself, you still have to follow the The personal trainer is good. Low-level leagues don’t mean much to you anymore.” Duffy knows that Yiyang is a player who cares about “money”, which is very similar to Jennings. This kind of rookie who came out of the slums generally would not refuse the invitation of "money".

But Yiyang's answer was beyond Duffy's expectation.

"Then if the lockout really happens, I'd better train with the trainer. Since you also said that other leagues are of little significance to my improvement, then there is no need for me to go." Yiyang waved his hand, as if it would be beneficial to him It's not an option at all.

"Are you not worried if you can't get the money during that time?"

"With you here, I'm not afraid of running out of money!" Yi Yang smiled. For him now, improving himself is more important than temporary rewards.

"You're different, too." Duffy pressed the Enter key, finalizing the general plan for Yiyang's vacation.

If you asked Duffy before the draft, which one of his subordinates, Jennings or Yiyang, will achieve more in the future, Duffy might not be able to answer you.

But now, the ace manager will definitely choose the latter.

After one summer, this super rookie who has shocked the whole world will definitely shock the league again!