You should cross the mountains like a brave man

Chapter 128 The Old Smoking Gun

After getting to know Serinda Swan, Wei Xia will not be as stupid as Grandma Liu in the city at the party in the manor.

During the follow-up exchanges, Weixia learned that Swann is a Canadian. In this country bordering the United States, the degree of communication between the people of this country is far beyond imagination. In the eyes of many people, Canada is a part of the United States.

Therefore, Swann developed in the United States since she was a child. When Wei Xia was only 159 cm tall, she had appeared in film and television dramas.

Partying still belongs to Buzz Jr.

He gave a speech at the happiest moment of the party, and he said nothing more than that everyone who came was a friend, there was no need to be restrained, and there was no need to get drunk.Wei Xia didn't know how many couples went to places where no one was around to talk together after drinking alcohol, but parties did open all over the manor, big and small.

Both Wei Xia and Swan just drank a little wine and were not drunk.

Wei Xia took a conservative offensive. They didn't get together as they often appear in American movies.No, Wei Xia will never be able to do that - he is still very innocent, he believes that feelings are a gradual process, today is the first time between him and Swan, mutual understanding is the most important.

In general, although Wei Xia spent most of the boring day, the party that night made that day less boring.

On July 7, Wei Xia officially signed a 4+2 rookie contract with the Lakers.

In the same class, Bynum, Turiaf and Weaver signed the same contract as him.There was an accident that Turiaf suffered an accidental infection shortly after signing the contract. The doctor believed that he was not suitable for intense sports in the short term, so the Lakers ruled through the league that the contract with Turiaf was invalid.But the Lakers will be solely responsible for Turiaf's treatment, and the medical expenses will be fully covered.As long as Turiaf returns to health, they will still sign him.

Wexia has two and a half months from July to mid-September.

He wants to play in summer league, but the Lakers have no relevant plans, so the most important thing right now is not to play games, but to find a place to live.

He is still living in a hotel that has a cooperative relationship with the Bass family. Although he does not have to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation every day, it is unreasonable for a millionaire to take advantage of this.

Generous little Buzz came to his aid again.

He plans to find a mansion worth 1350 million US dollars for Wesha, with an area of ​​about 1600 square feet. There are 10 bedrooms, a theater, a game room, a billiards room, and two four-car parking garages.

What Wei Xia needs to let him know is that his four-year salary is less than 1200 million US dollars without tax deductions. Moreover, it is impossible for the Lakers to advance his four-year salary in advance.

Therefore, the mansion described by Bass is obviously not something he can bear.

They haggle over the phone.

Bass Jr. said that he has an unused house two kilometers away from the Toyota Center, with a built-in swimming pool and gymnasium. The garage and furniture are extremely comprehensive. Although it is not as good as the mansion he introduced before, it is definitely no problem to live in.Since no one has lived in it for two or three years, the furniture may be a bit old. If Wei Xia doesn't mind, he is willing to transfer it to him at half the original market value.

"How embarrassing." Wei Xia wanted to say something and push it away.

Bass has the demeanor of a domineering president: "There's nothing to be ashamed of, you are mine, and I can't let you find a place to live, so it's settled, and I'll have someone give you the transfer contract in a few days!"

Counting, Wei Xia and Bass have only met three times.Little Bass valued him as if he had known an old friend for many years.

Maybe he was right and he and his scouting department followed him for two years?

From all perspectives, Little Bass is not the kind of person that Wei Xia admires, but no matter he is a good guy or a bad guy, as long as he treats you well, some of his bad habits will be filtered, and even his corrupt life style looks so elegant.

On July 7, Wei Xia and Bass Jr. signed the transfer procedures and officially moved into their new home.

As Little Bath said, there is a built-in swimming pool, a small comprehensive gymnasium, a game room, a home theater, and two parking lots with multiple bedrooms.For Wei Xia, this is already a pretty good house. As for the old furniture that Bass said, if his concept of old is that it should be left here for several years and no one will use it, then it is indeed old.

Wei Xia felt lonely on the first day he moved in. He didn't want to live alone, so he contacted his brother and sister and asked them to move in and live together.

After all, they are a family, Wei Chun and Wei Qiu are not as polite as Wei Xia. After moving here, they are so excited about the environment of their new home that they can't describe it in words.

The elder sister even wants her parents in Philadelphia to move here, but the second elder is doing well in Philadelphia and has no plans to move here.

The days gradually stabilized. Apart from special training, Wei Xia was dealing with some necessary business activities.

As the Lakers' rookie with the highest draft pick in 22 years, Wei Xia has received several commercial contracts.

He first became the spokesperson for running shoes, and then filmed advertisements related to toothpaste. In the end, because of his poor line skills, reading the lines of the advertisement was like a eulogy, and he cut off his only current commercial value based on his strength.

At least, he earned $100 million off the court.

In addition to these things, the rest of the time, he devoted more to training.

The training in reality was boring. He practiced three-pointers at the top of the arc and lateral steps day after day, and kept his weight at 97 kg by the way.

Training was much more interesting in the old days.

Wescia changed the course of history by asking Red Auerbach to find a shooting expert to train Havlicek's shot.

In the summer training camp in 1962, the Celtics players had just finished their temporary work and returned to the team to report.

This was the norm in the NBA before 1964.

The clubs are exploited and squeezed, and the salaries of the players are not high. Except for the world-class figures such as Chamberlain and Russell, other people have to work part-time in addition to receiving the team's salary, otherwise they really can't support their families.

Wei Xia's consciousness controlled Havlicek's body, as usual.

Auerbach specifically ordered that a recognized shooting master come to Wei Xia.

"Rookie, from today onwards, you belong to me." His voice was hoarse, and his tone was heavy when he spoke. Wei Xia was startled by the oncoming smell of tobacco.

This phenomenon usually only happens to those who have the habit of smoking. Does the white player standing in front of him smoke?
NBA players, smoking?
As if this is a more incomprehensible thing than the drug-addicted NBA of the 70s.

smokes?It's incredible.

"Oh, what should I call you?" Wei Xia was very self-conscious as a rookie.

The other party smiled: "Very well, finally a fucking sensible kid came to the team, but you really don't know me? Can white people who don't know me these days still make it to the NBA?"

Wei Xia immediately searched for information about this person in his mind.

Sure enough, a clue was found.

Tom Heinsohn PF, Celtic's regular starter, earned the nickname "Tommy Gun" for his shooting skills that distinguished the 50s and 60s.

"I do know you, but it's more formal to introduce each other." After that, Wei Xia introduced himself like an idiot, "My name is John Havlicek, and you can call me Hondo or John."

"Come on, call me Tommy!" The future two-term Hall of Famer had absolutely no desire to introduce himself unnecessarily.

"I really don't understand you youngsters, is shooting necessary for you? If I can fucking run like you, I won't fucking shoot!"

Heinsohn forcefully walked up to the free throw line with a retro Spalding basketball, "Look out."

boom!
"I learned it, and I will too."

Wescha repeated Heinsohn's confident shot but missed.

"Who the hell told you to learn from me?" There was another big smell of tobacco.

"Tommy, are you smoking?" Wei Xia has never played against an NBA player who likes to smoke, and the smell on the opponent's body made him want to escape here.

"Don't you understand? This is what a man should smell like. A woman should wear rouge, but a man should smell like gunpowder. It's a pity that we live in a peaceful age. I can only use this method to prove that I am the most manly man in the league. Do you want one?"

Auerbach clearly asked him to teach Havlicek how to shoot. If he found out that he taught Havlicek how to shoot and hit the iron with smoking skills, would his legs be broken?
Wei Xia backed away in horror, shaking his head: "Won't your physical strength be affected?"

"What do you know?" People who know that they have done wrong things but insist on going their own way always have their own fallacies. "If it weren't for my poor physical strength, how would Frank⑴ have a chance to play? If I didn't smoke, I would work like Bill for 45 minutes every game, and Frank would have to light cigars for the redhead off the court. That's my exclusive job!"

Wei Xia wanted to do something more meaningful. He said to the old smoker: "Can we continue to practice shooting?"

"Practice, continue." Heinsohn tried another ball, good guy, still didn't score.

Moreover, why did Wei Xia look so familiar with his shooting action?
⑴Heinsohn was elected to the Hall of Fame twice as a player and a coach. John Wooden, Lenny Wilkens, and a person I clearly remember but can't remember now have also achieved this achievement.There are four people in total.

⑵Frank Ramsey (Frank Ramsey PG/SG), the grandfather of the sixth man.

(End of this chapter)