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Chapter 14 Press Conference

Elvers took the contract from Leonard, glanced at the key points, and there was still no problem, then picked up a pen and wrote his name on it.

"Coach Popovich, I was impulsive just now. I didn't mean it. I was a little excited because it was related to Yang's development. I hope you can forgive me."

After finishing all this, Elvers put away his pen, put it aside, pushed the contract to Popovich with his right hand, looked at Popovich nervously, and said softly.

"You think too much."

For Yang's development, I think it is for your economic benefits.Popovich nodded lightly. Although he was a little upset that Elvers had crossed the line just now, it was not enough to cause him to have a direct conflict with Elvers.

"Leonard, you pick a number."

Not wanting to pay attention to Elvers anymore, Popovich turned his head to look at Leonard, and at the same time gave out the number form.

Leonard picked up the form and saw that there was no NO.15 on it. It was obvious that some players had already used it, and he couldn't hide his disappointment in his eyes.

NO.15 is his lucky number. He has always used this number on his jersey, and he already has special feelings.Now he can't use it, which makes him feel bad.

"Number 2."

Shaking his head, Leonard had no choice but to retreat and choose another number with a special meaning.He can't let the player wearing the NO.15 jersey take it off and give him the number. He is just a rookie.

"All right!"

Circle the number five with a pen. Popovich then folded the form in half and held it in his hand. This form will be handed over to the staff later, and they will take it to make jerseys for Yang Ke and Leonard .

"Next, it's time for us to go to the press conference."

The matter here has been resolved, and it is time to proceed to the next link. Popovich looked at the time and estimated that everything should be processed before noon.

Standing up from his seat, Popovich looked at Yang Ke and Leonard calmly. As for Elvers, he completely ignored him. The press conference agent was not allowed to attend.

Then, led by Popovich, Yang Ke walked into a huge news room. The moment the three of them stepped in, with the sound of the camera shutter, he was a little blinded by the various flashing lights. .

It took Yang Ke a while to get used to it. When he looked up, there was no one at the workbench in front of him, but a group of reporters was densely packed below.

And at a glance, people with familiar skin accounted for half of the total number, which surprised him very much. Even though he had expected it, he did not expect that there would be such Asian reporters, and there must be more than one country.

After Pausing for only a few seconds, Popovich walked onto the stage and sat down on the central seat of the workbench.

"Yang, we should go."

Leonard gently pushed Yang Ke who stopped in front of him, and said in a low voice.

"Oh well."

After being pushed by Leonard, Yang Ke immediately came back to his senses, replied, and then quickly walked onto the stage and sat down on Popovich's right.

The reason why he had to sit on the far right was because almost all Asian journalists sat on this side of the audience.

Leonard sat down on Popovich's left, and the last two staff quickly walked to both sides of the workbench and sat down. Then, under the signal of the press officer, the press conference officially started!
Under the auspices of the press officer, after Popovich's opening speech and Leonard's speech, it was finally Yang Ke's turn.

Looking at the reporters who were quickly recording below, Yang Ke still felt a little nervous. He fiddled with the microphone in front of him, coughed twice, and then said:
"I'm honored to be a part of the Spurs, I love the atmosphere here, the Spurs have a lot of great players."

"I'm thrilled to be able to play next to them, and I look forward to going forward with them, and I also hope to achieve the same results as them."

After speaking, Yang Ke nodded lightly amidst the applause at the scene, and then moved the microphone back to Popovich.Seeing that the initial speeches of several people had ended, the press officer indicated to the reporters that they could ask questions.

"Coach Popovich, may I ask why you traded Leonard for Hill? Are you really so optimistic about him?"

"Leonard, what do you think about the transaction? Do you feel pressured?"

"May I ask Leonard, what role do you think you will play in the Spurs? Do you hope to get more opportunities to perform?"

"Yang Ke, may I ask what made you decide to participate in this draft? You must know that you did not perform well in the college league."

"Yang Ke, do you..."

Just for a moment, like poking a hornet's nest, all the reporters stood up and raised their hands high at the same time, but they had already spoken out the questions they had prepared.In an instant, the entire news room was filled with chaotic sounds, as if they had come to a vegetable market.

Not to mention the newcomers Yang Ke and Leonard were stunned by the chaotic scene, even the experienced press officer didn't react for a while.You must know that even the press conferences when winning the championship in the past have never been as crazy as this, and almost all of them are orderly.

And the questions asked by the reporters, just like their two skin colors, half of them were directed at Leonard, and the other half were about Yang Ke.Even if there are a few Popovich who ask, the content of the question is related to the two.

Seeing the chaotic scene, Popovich frowned, his face was completely flushed, holding the microphone in his right hand, he opened his mouth and shouted: "Quiet! Sit down!"

Popovich's huge voice filled the entire press room through the microphone, as if swept by a lion's roar.All the reporters fell silent in an instant, staring blankly at Popovich who was staring at them, and subconsciously sat back in their seats.

"Everyone, take your time, everyone can ask questions."

After being yelled at by Popovich, the press officer also reacted, and quickly said to the reporters.

Listening to the press officer's words, Popovich sneered twice, staring coldly at the reporters below: "That was before, now only one of them can ask a question."

This is not true, is it?The press officer was taken aback for a moment, and quickly turned to look at Popovich, only to find that Popovich was blushing and staring.The first time he knew that he was really angry, he licked his mouth, turned his head and stood there resentfully.

Although they have prepared for this press conference for a long time and put in a lot of energy, if they really do that, all the previous work will be in vain.Although a little unwilling, there is no doubt that Popovich has the power to make this decision.

"If you have any doubts, then I will ask the press officer to invite you out."

Popovich talked about it and said that he was not afraid of offending the reporters and the media at all. You must know that he dared to ignore President Stern's decision not to rest players.

The reporters obviously didn't slow down at the first moment, and didn't refute, but turned their heads to look at the press officer standing there.Being watched by everyone like this, the press officer only felt that Alexander touched his nose with his hand, and didn't move or speak, but in the eyes of everyone, it was already a statement.

It's amazing!

Yang Ke rubbed his ears, the sound was too loud and close, which made his ears uncomfortable.Seeing that Popovich calmed down the reporters below so easily, I was very impressed.

In the end, Popovich actually called a reporter, a reporter from a local San Antonio newspaper, who asked a good question.

"I wonder about the two rookies, do you want to be a good player or a great player?"

"I want to be a good player."

As the rookie with the highest pick since Tim Duncan, Leonard was still very young, and he was a little nervous about facing the camera and reporters. He thought for half a minute before answering.

"My goal now is to be a good player."

In contrast, Yang Ke's answer was very fast, and he kept smiling the whole time, looking very relaxed.

(End of this chapter)