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Chapter 12 The Broker

"Is this news true? The Spurs actually did this?! Is Leonard's prospect good?"

"It's hard to say. Anyway, many people think that Leonard is just a blue-collar. Maybe the Spurs have discovered the hidden potential in Leonard?"

"Even so, it's not worth it, right? George Hill is an excellent player. His performance last season has fully demonstrated that he has the potential to become a first-line defender."

"That's right, trading a guard with such a promising future just for another rookie is still a rookie who is generally not optimistic. The coaching staff of the Spurs are really confident, and they dare to make such a big bet!"

"So, you're just a sports reporter, not a coach."

"It looks like we're going to San Antonio tomorrow."

The attention of the audience was focused on this matter, and no one cared who the next rookie was selected. This made Jimmy in the stands not happy because he was selected last in the first round. Butler, his face darkened.

Although it's hard to see because of its dark skin, the frozen atmosphere can be clearly felt.

Yang Ke smiled and applauded Butler the whole time. After all, he knew about it a long time ago. When he heard it again, he was not surprised at all. He was just a little sad that his first friend in the Spurs left the team like this.

"Yang, thank you for your applause!"

Wearing a Bulls cap, Butler was led by the staff and sat next to Yang Ke. Yang Ke applauded the whole time because he saw it, so he couldn't help but have a good impression of Yang Ke.

Yang Ke smiled and nodded. In his opinion, keeping applauding was just a normal thing, but in this case, he was very happy to be able to reap Butler's kindness.

"Really, all the attention has been robbed."

Butler glanced at Leonard who was sitting on the table, pressed his peaked cap with his hand, and muttered with dissatisfaction.

"I guess that's not what he wanted."

Yang Ke also turned his head and looked over, only to see Leonard on the table with his head lowered, his eyes looking at the huge hands that were fiddling with, his feet under the table were shaking rhythmically, it could be seen that he was very nervous. Nervous, and still a little uncomfortable, he couldn't help shaking his head.

"Yes, but, if I remember correctly, Yang, your position overlaps with his. Don't you feel pressure at all?"

After hearing this, Butler nodded in agreement. Trading such a thing that attracts attention is not something that rookies like them can intervene in. Of course, it can be fully explained from the other side that the Spurs value Leonard very much.

I couldn't help but be a little curious, why Yang Ke beside him behaved so calmly in the face of such a competitor with overlapping positions and valued by the team.

"It's okay, there is pressure to make progress."

Yang Ke nodded, opened the water and took a small sip, smiling faintly.

For him who is inspired to become an excellent player, there will be many obstacles and pressures waiting for him in the future. Compared with the pressure brought by the rookies of the same class, it is just a small hurdle.

If you shrink back and have no confidence in the face of this, then you can go back to wash and sleep, so there is no need to stand in the alliance, let alone prove yourself.

During the conversation between the two, this year's draft was all over soon. Under the leadership of the Spurs staff, Yang Ke officially met with Leonard for the first time.

Yang Ke looked at Leonard, who became shy after saying hello, and couldn't help thinking quickly. On the eve of the draft, Leonard's mock draft rankings on major American draft websites reached the first round. fifth.

And the reason why he fell to the 15th overall pick tonight may have something to do with his personality. Some are too introverted, which is not conducive to the development of a player.

"Are you alone? Where's the agent?"

It was Leonard's agent Brian Elvers who spoke in surprise. When he saw Yang Ke who was alone, he blurted out.

"They all think that I have no prospects and won't be seen by the team, so no one wants me."

Yang Ke shrugged his shoulders. He had already approached many brokerage companies in the first half of the time in the United States, but they were not optimistic about him. No one thought that an Asian defender could be selected, so he devoted himself to training directly. , and did not sign any agent.

"Well, do you want me to be your agent?"

Elvers' eyes lit up after hearing this, he was very interested in Yang Ke who had no agent.After all, the selected rookies all have agents, and Yang Ke, who does not have an agent, was already a piece of cake that attracted him from the moment he was selected by the Spurs. Also passable.

Hearing this, Yang Ke looked at Elvers with a smile. He was very cautious about choosing an agent, because an agent can help you go further, and can also pull you into the abyss.

Elvers looked to be in his early 30s, wearing a brand-name suit, with smooth hair, and looked very lean. Seeing this, he couldn't help but nodded, at least the first impression was good.

Although the first impression was good, Yang Ke would not make a decision so easily, and asked with a smile: "I don't know, Mr. Elvers, can you tell me what will happen if you become my manager?" Do?"

"no problem!"

The corners of Elvers' mouth rose slightly, and he nodded in agreement. This kind of situation between players and agents couldn't be more normal.

During the conversation, the player is examining the basic ability level of the agent, and the agent is observing whether the player is worthy of betting heavily on him.You must know that without the hope of the agent, the golden apple tree cultivated by oneself is easily poached by the peers.

"I guess we'll only talk on the plane, though."

Elvers spoke and glanced at the Spurs staff who were walking over. He has participated in many draft conferences, what is the next step.There will be Spurs staffers who will take them on a plane, to a hotel in San Antonio, and then to the office the next day to formally sign with the Spurs.

"That's not bad either."

Yang Ke smiled, and said casually, if there is something to do on the plane, the boring time will pass quickly, which is what he likes the most.

"Three, we should go!"

Not long after, the staff walked up to the three of them with a smile, and looked at Yang Ke and Leonard curiously.Not to mention outsiders, even the staff of the Spurs team are full of curiosity and doubts about the two chosen tonight, but Popovich's long-term prestige makes them willing to wait.

"Ok."

"Please lead the way."

The three of them didn't have much communication with the staff, they just followed behind him, headed to the airport, and boarded the Spurs-packed plane.On this plane, except for the reporters from the local newspaper in San Antonio, the rest are all from the Spurs.

After a long flight, the group finally arrived at their destination, San Antonio Airport. There was no media at the airport.This is normal. You must know that after the rookie signs with the team, a press conference will be held, and there will be plenty of opportunities for interviews and questions.

Under the guidance of the staff, the three stayed in the hotel where Yang Ke stayed when he came alone last time. This time the room cost was all paid by the Spurs.

Although Yang Ke said he was very tired, he didn't take a rest directly. Instead, he went to a local law firm with Elvers and talked with him on the plane.

Elvers fully demonstrated his ability, which made Yang Ke make up his mind to sign with him.

(End of this chapter)