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Chapter 35 The first stop of the trial training

"Zelin, do you think it's really okay to say that?"

After hanging up MG's call, Zhou Yang smiled embarrassedly without losing his demeanor.

God TM doesn't like the weather in Houston, it's hard to believe this.

"It's their business to believe it or not, it's my business to say it or not," Wang Zelin said with a smile.

"Well, apart from the Mosaic team, among the teams that are more interested in you now, the top [-] picks in the first round are the Trail Blazers, the Suns, the Bucks, and the Mavericks."

"Exclude the Mavericks first. After winning the championship last season, this team can now be said to be accompanying Dirk Nowitzki in his retirement. I don't want to waste time in the past; and their boss, Cuban, may not make me a The core of the team, because...I'm not white!"

Speaking of this, Wang Zelin's smile was somewhat meaningful.

Don't look at the Mavericks owner Cuban has been called "the most humane boss" by domestic fans, but this guy is very likely to be a racist in private.

Since he bought it in 2000, the core of the Mavericks owned by Cuban has always been dominated by white players, from the original Nash to the current Nowitzki and the future Doncic. whites.

The one who has been ridiculed by fans for getting money is afraid of something, and Cuban also insisted on signing at a price higher than the market price despite the objection of coach Carlisle.

There are indications that Cuban clearly has a problem.

"Okay, then let's start with the Trail Blazers for trial training tomorrow. Although they have already released news that they will use the sixth overall pick to select a guard to strengthen the team, but I believe that with your talent, you can compete for that draft pick." If it doesn’t work, he can also compete for the No.11 pick that the Blazers got from the Nets through a deal last year.”

After working together for a period of time, Zhou Yang expressed that he was accustomed to the strange request of the employer.

"Ok!"

Ade + Lee guide + yourself?

This group of three giants may also be quite interesting.

……

Just after getting off the plane, Wang Zelin and his agent Zhou Yang were surrounded by dozens of reporters. In addition to the local media in Portland, there were also many reporters from other teams and the Celestial Dynasty, also crowded in the crowd. .

Wang Zelin greeted the reporters happily, turned his head and said softly, "It seems that my popularity is quite good!"

"Of course, after all, your popularity is a five-star rating." Seeing Wang Zelin being so popular, Zhou Yang was both proud.

In the end, with the efforts of the Blazers' public relations staff, Wang Zelin finally squeezed out of the crowd and got into the car to the Rose Garden Arena.

"King, welcome to Portland, I'm David Vanderpool, assistant coach of the Trail Blazers. In about 13 minutes, we will be able to go to the Rose Garden for a corresponding tryout..."

A strong black man about two meters tall introduced various situations to Wang Zelin and Zhou Yang in the car.

"what!"

Zhou Yang looked at the black man in front of him, and the more he looked, the more familiar he became. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something.

"Mr. Vanderpool, you should have been a professional athlete before. I seem to have seen you somewhere."

"Hahaha, Zhou, your eyesight is really good. I'm not only a professional athlete, but I also played for the CBA, the Jilin Siberian Tigers, which used to be in the A-League for 5 years."

"Perhaps what you don't know is that at that time I was the most powerful foreign player in the A League. I lived a very fulfilling and happy life in the five years of the Celestial Dynasty. Until now, I am still very happy with your country's Tiger King Sun Jun. Good friend."

Then, David Vanderpool, sitting in the co-pilot position, began to talk about his experience in the CBA.

Thanks to David Vanderpool's CBA experience, Wang Zelin quickly accepted him subconsciously.

When I got on the bus, I called Mr. Vanderpool, and when I got off the bus, it became David.

Perhaps the management of the Blazers is because of David Vanderpool's resume, and let him do the reception work for Wang Zelin and Zhou Yang.

Not long after the drive, Wang Zelin arrived at the destination of his trip - the Rose Garden Arena, which has not been renamed the Moda Center.

This arena is the sixth largest in the NBA and can accommodate a full 2 people. In addition to basketball games, this arena can also hold other sports such as ice hockey. It is a well-deserved multi-purpose arena.

After a big man with yellow skin and black hair appeared in the Rose Garden Arena, more than a dozen players who were training and the staff present were attracted.

"This big man is so tall, how can he be more than 2 meters 10 by visual inspection!"

"He is the king of the world that people are talking about during this time. Among our players in this class, the only player who can match his popularity is Anthony Davis."

“听说他在他们国家的职业联赛里面，能够场均得到30分20板，季后赛更是有着50分+30篮板+10盖帽的超大号三双数据呢！”

"Hmph, at that level of competition, I can average [-] to [-] points per game. Don't forget that there is only one YAO, and the last person from China, Yi Jianlian, who landed in the NBA, is almost out of play."

"..."

Just as everyone was talking about it, a black player who ignored the changes in the surrounding environment and was still dribbling by himself attracted the attention of Wang Zelin.

Damian Lillard!

The fourth unanimous rookie in NBA history, a super rookie who can be selected to the NBA All-NBA team in the second year, and the famous guide of later generations.

In the eyes of many fans, Director Li is a natural killer born for big scenes, but unfortunately, he has never seen the real big scenes.

Watchman is online!
It has been about a year since he had traveled over, and Wang Zelin finally met one of the strongest players in his generation.

Soon, Wang Zelin and Zhou Yang also discovered that the content of the trial training here is much more than that in China. It seems that compared with the real top league, the CBA does have a long way to go.

"My son, welcome to Portland. I'm the new head coach of the Blazers, Terry Stotts. We have prepared the venue for the trial and the corresponding equipment. Please come with me."

Terry Stotts!
The Blazers have just been named the 14th head coach in franchise history by team owner Paul Allen.

Terry Stotts, who just took office, is full of energy, and he doesn't want to miss a minute and second of witnessing the team's growth.

After Wang Zelin announced his participation in the 12 draft, he was one of the high-ranked teams that issued a separate trial training. The degree of attention he received is evident.

In fact, Terry Stotts and his coaching staff sent scouts to the CBA a long time ago to observe Wang Zelin's performance on the spot.

The report of the scouting feedback is as follows:
Advantages: Amazing strength, excellent finishing ability at the basket, strong offensive desire but maintains a good sense of teamwork, as well as the excellent touch and shooting ability unique to the big men of this hand.

Disadvantages: slow speed, average defensive awareness, still relying on his physical talent to defend, and his physical fitness may not be able to adapt to the intensity of the NBA.

Of course, this is only a rough observation report, and further understanding depends on the results of this trial training.

Wang Zelin really did not expect that he would be so popular in the Blazers, and felt a little embarrassed for a while.

"Mr. Stotts, I can't imagine that you can actually come to receive me in person, it makes me feel very honored, I'm ready for the trial, let's get started."

"Haha boy, in fact, as early as in the CBA, we sent scouts to inspect you on the spot. We believe that you will be able to become a member of our tear city."

tear. . .Rip the city!
Don't say that, big brother, when it comes to tearing, I'm really a little scared.

The name of the Blazers veterinary team, Wang Zelin has long been heard, especially as he is the main center, he has an inexplicable fear of the city.

If it weren't for the fact that the Blazers were the second-highest team in the draft besides the Warriors, and the lineup here was really suitable for him, Wang Zelin really didn't want to come here.

(End of this chapter)