Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 6 Who Should I Learn From?
"The good news is that neither of them had much opportunity to perform last year, and they haven't adapted to the NBA yet.

In other words, to some extent, your opportunities are the same, you all have opportunities. "

There was a driver in charge of driving, and Schwartz and Wang Hao sat in the back row, introducing the situation of the Sonics in detail.

Last season, the Sonics' flanks and forwards and defenses were full of talents and strength.

Jose Hawkins, Dale Ellis, and Detlef Schrempf are all good wings who average more than [-] points per game.

It's just that in the previous transaction, the wing lineup has shrunk greatly. Of course, the team has also strengthened.

Take Brent Barry, for example.

Except for a few imported players, the SuperSonics' preparation is also very clear, that is, internal digging.

Hearing what Schwartz said, Wang Hao was very confident.

Among these few people, apart from Brent Barry, Wang Hao has never heard of anyone's name.

This also means that these people's achievements are limited, and Wang Hao's chances to compete with these people are very high.

Even Brent Barry is only because he and Yao Ming were teammates, and he was also the champion of the slam dunk contest.

In a five-star hotel in New York, Schwartz had just entered the lobby, and was greeted by supersonic staff.

"Hi, Wang, welcome to the Sonics."

"Thank you, Mr. Manager."

"Willie Walker, you can call me Willie, and maybe we'll be working together for a long time."

"Of course, I'm very eager to help the Sonics."

……

After exchanging pleasantries, there was no further delay, and the two parties signed a contract conveniently, a contract that was not fully guaranteed.

As a last-round pick, Wang Hao is still very mentally prepared to sign such a contract.

The total value of this contract is 30 meters, but only 10 of it is guaranteed.

However, as long as the Sonics do not waive Wang Hao before the start of the new season, this contract will automatically be converted into a fully guaranteed contract.

Of course, there are also things that surprised Wang Hao, because this contract is only for one year, and then he has the priority to renew the contract.

In other words, Wang Hao can get a new contract next year.

For other players, the longer the contract, the greater the amount, such a contract is attractive.

However, this is not for Wang Hao.

As long as he can enter the NBA, he can grow quickly, realize his talent quickly, and perform wonderfully.

A new contract will definitely make Wang Hao a lot of money.

If the contract is signed now, the Sonics only need to pay a maximum of 50 meters in gold. By next year, 500 million may not be enough.

"Wang, summer league is about to start, and the team has decided to participate in the Rocky Mountain Summer League.

Summer League starts on July 7th, and you need to report to Seattle on July 17th. "

"Understood, I will report to the team on time."

It's already the end of June, and there's only about a week before the summer split gathers.

After signing the contract, Wang Hao was not polite, and directly withdrew part of the salary, which is a routine operation for rookie players.

After all, most rookies were born in slums, black communities, and the living conditions themselves are very difficult.

The biggest motivation for them to enter the NBA is to improve their own living conditions and improve the living conditions of their families.

However, advance payment is also limited, and the maximum withdrawal amount does not exceed 30% of the contract.

Although Wang Hao's contract is worth 30 meters of gold, the guaranteed part is only 10 meters of gold, and he can only withdraw 3 meters of gold.

The 3 meter gold is enough for him to improve his life. Although the family pays him living expenses on time, he can make money himself, so he is too embarrassed to extend his hand to his family.

Artest has signed with the Bulls, and he will also participate in the summer league, but not the Rocky Mountain League.

The two had a meal together to celebrate everyone's entry into the NBA, and then parted ways.

"Wang, I hope that in the new season, we can have a real match on the court!"

"I'm also looking forward to it, so let's work together!"

……

The Rocky Mountain League is located in Salt Lake City in the Rocky Mountains, and the original host team was the Jazz.

The Rocky Mountain League was later known as the Salt Lake City Summer League.

Today's Rocky Mountain League has really come to its peak. Last year, 16 teams participated, more than half of the NBA teams.

There are also 14 teams participating in the Rocky Mountain League this year.

Schwartz wants to arrange for Artest to report to the Bulls, and Wang Hao only has one of his work assistants.

Naturally, Wang Hao didn't care about such an arrangement.

Now in the hands of Schwartz, Artest is the most important player for him to break into the basketball agent field.

What's more, based on the relationship between Wang Hao and Artest, Wang Hao will not have too many ideas because of this.

Incompetence and fury are the last thing to do. As long as he is worth what he should have been, Schwartz would like to offer him up as his own father.

Although Seattle is located in the north, its climate is relatively mild because of the surrounding ocean and lakes.

When Wang Hao appeared in the Sonics training arena, there were already Seattle staff waiting.

"King, you are welcome to join."

"Thank you, Mr. Field."

For this one, Wang Hao naturally knows, Supersonic assistant coach Field Simmons, head coach Paul Westphal's right-hand man.

More importantly, he will be the main person in charge of the summer league, and he will determine the playing time of the players.

Field didn't say much, and asked the staff to arrange Wang Hao's accommodation, and then reported to the training ground.

That is to say, Wang Hao signed an incomplete guarantee contract with the Supersonics, and he will stay to a large extent, otherwise Field will not come forward.

The Sonics' apartment dormitory is arranged around the training hall, which is convenient for training on the one hand and saves money on the other.

The single room is not very big, just like a dormitory in a university, with a separate bathroom.

Although the conditions are not very good, but it doesn't cost money, which is very good for Wang Hao.

Throwing things into the dormitory, he didn't delay any longer, but rushed to the training hall immediately.

As a rookie, one must have some discernment. Although the finale appearance can attract attention, it can also cause trouble.

Although Wang Hao is not afraid of trouble, it is unnecessary.

With the appearance of Wang Hao, the eyes of the training ground immediately focused on him, but most of them were swept away.

However, he clearly felt a little hostility.

That's right, even though he is only a last-round pick, he has a contract after all, so he has a certain guarantee.

Most of these people in front of them were undrafted or promoted from the Development League.

This time the summer league is like an opportunity. As long as you seize the opportunity, you may set foot in the NBA.

And Wang Hao will be their main competitor.

Wang Hao doesn't care much about these undrafted picks, after all, not every undrafted pick is called Ben Wallace.

He is a little distressed now, who should he learn from?
(End of this chapter)