NBA: I really just want to be a second-in-command

Chapter 150

After several days of training and preparation, at noon on November 11, the Lakers flew to Houston for the next day's game.

That night, Lu Yusheng received a strange call.

Lu Yusheng didn't answer. He basically doesn't answer calls from strangers now.

Because, after he became popular, he received calls from several fans. They didn't know where they got his call from. After confirming that it was Lu Yusheng, they chatted endlessly.

Although Lu Yusheng's attitude was good enough and he chatted with them for a long time, he still couldn't hold back their reluctance to hang up the phone for a long time.

From then on, Lu Yusheng stopped answering calls from strangers.

After the strange number hung up, another message was sent.

"Brother, I'm Yao Ming. You guys have come to Houston. Do you have time tonight? Can I chat with you?"

This news surprised Lu Yusheng. In fact, he was also a fan of Yao Ming in his previous life, and he had a single appointment with an idol. This was a treatment he could never have imagined.

In fact, Lu Yusheng wanted to contact Yao Ming before, but he was busy all the time, and besides, he really didn't have his contact information.

Now that Yao Ming took the initiative to ask him to meet, Lu Yusheng hurriedly called back and made an appointment with Yao Ming for a time and place to meet, and Yao Ming's scheduled meeting place was in Yao Ming's own restaurant.

In the evening, Yao Ming sent a car to pick up Lu Yusheng.

When they arrived at Yao Restaurant, after Lu Yusheng got off the car, Yao Ming came out to greet him in person, followed by several people.

This made Lu Yusheng a little flattered.

"Brother Yao, you are too polite, I can just come by myself, and I even sent a car to pick me up."

Yao Ming laughed and said, "In the future, the league's point guard nemesis, with your status, you deserve this pomp."

"The media is fooling around, so stop joking with me."

"I don't think it's just nonsense," Yao Ming said. "I've watched all your games, and I think it's very possible. Let's talk about it in the room."

Lu Yusheng followed Yao Ming to the private room prepared in advance.

But Yao Ming didn't let the few people who greeted Lu Yusheng come in together, but whispered something to them at the door, and then he closed the door and walked in alone.

"When did you come to America?" Yao Ming asked after taking his seat.

"I came with my mother when I was very young." Lu Yusheng truthfully told Yao Ming about his situation.

Yao Ming nodded after hearing this, "It's not easy, Auntie. I have been alone with you in a foreign country for so many years, but fortunately, you are now a talent, and you will earn a lot of money in the future. You must be filial to your mother."

"Well, definitely."

Yao Ming smiled and said, "It stands to reason that you have been in the United States for so many years, and you probably forgot your Chinese, but I didn't expect you to speak Chinese so well."

"I often talk to my mother at home, and my mother's friends are also Chinese. They also speak Chinese and often meet us, so they talk a lot." Lu Yusheng explained.

"Very good," Yao Ming said, "I found that not only do you speak Chinese well, but your personality also maintains the characteristics of Chinese people, reserved and reserved. I really want to know, what do you think of your identity?"

Lu Yusheng was taken aback, "What do you mean?"

"That is, do you think you are a Chinese, or a pure American?"

"It's all okay, Huaxia is my hometown, but I don't reject it, after all, I grew up here." Lu Yusheng said.

Yao Ming nodded, "Very well, that's how it is. I'm looking for you today. The first thing is that I really want to meet you. You know, it's really hard to see Asian guards in the league at this level of the NBA, especially As a point guard, it's really rare to be able to stand firm, but I never thought that you can play so well and have a limitless future."

"Brother Yao, you've flattered me, but I've only played five games. If I can achieve your achievements in the future, I'll be satisfied." Lu Yusheng said.

"Xiao Lu, don't be too humble. In this league, you still need to have some character. Let's work hard together." Yao Ming said.

"it is good."

"I came to you today, actually, there is another purpose..."

At this time, the waiter opened the door and came in to serve the food. Yao Ming said, "Eat first, and talk while eating."

Yao Restaurant serves authentic Shanghai cuisine.

After Lu Yusheng left home, it had been a long time since he had eaten such pure Chinese food, and it was delicious for a while.

"How does it taste?" Yao Ming asked.

"Can't you tell from the way I eat?"

Yao Ming smiled, "The other thing I told you just now is this, no, the 2008 BJ Olympic Games is coming soon, this is a very important thing for us Huaxia, after all it is the first This time, it has far-reaching significance, everyone also attaches great importance to the Olympic Games, I believe you also know it.”

"Well, of course I know that."

As Lu Yusheng, who once went to BJ as a volunteer for the Olympic Games in his previous life, of course he knows the significance of the BJ Olympics to China. It is a grand spectacle where the power of the whole country showcases China's demeanor, and it is a historic event that makes all the sons and daughters of China excited.

Today, Yao Ming made a special trip to talk to him about this matter, intending that Lu Yusheng might be able to make a good guess.

"So, under this background, Huaxia really wants to achieve results in the Olympic Games held by itself. All sports are,

But you also know that our three major balls are really not good enough. In terms of basketball, there is still some hope in the past few years. Up, still a little out of hand.So... now they are planning for a rainy day. "

Yao Ming looked at Lu Yusheng and said, "I mean, you can probably understand, right? You are the kind of creative point guard we need."

Winning glory for China is naturally what Lu Yusheng dreams of. He didn't have such an opportunity in his previous life, but now, the opportunity is in front of him.

But the problem is that this matter does not mean that you join directly if you want to join. This involves nationality, and there are also commercial problems caused by the change of nationality.

So, he still has to go back and discuss it with his mother.

"Of course, I was also entrusted by someone today. After all, I am just a player and I can't decide many things," Yao Ming said. If not, then contact me, and then you can go directly to negotiate the conditions with them, but I guess the conditions should satisfy you."

Lu Yusheng understood that the few people who were with Yao Ming just now were probably some leaders of Huaxia or those who sent messages to the leaders.

"What about your suggestion?"

Yao Ming laughed, "Why do you listen to my opinion?"

The reason why Lu Yusheng asked this question was because he knew very well that when Yao Ming came to the NBA, he was obstructed in every possible way. Moreover, the main reason for Yao Ming's subsequent knee injuries was due to years of overwork in the national team competitions. of.

The intensity of NBA games is very high. During the long season, the body is very tired, and it takes a long time to recover the body. The length of the offseason is a very scientific plan. It is very good for young people to participate in a session once in a while. Exercising, but frequent participation will only overload your body and ultimately shorten your career.

Yao Ming said with a smile, "If you listen to my opinion, then I definitely hope to play with you, not only in the national team, I even hope you come to Houston to play with me. But I know, Kobe will definitely not agree After O'Neill left, he has had no helper, and now he has finally come to help, and he will definitely not let you go."

"I heard he recruited you before?" Lu Yusheng asked.

"Well, indeed, it happened this year when my contract expired. Both he and Zen Master recruited me, but I still chose to stay with the Rockets." Yao Ming said.

"Why not go to the Lakers? The environment is better there, and your commercial value will be greater."

Yao Ming smiled lightly, "As a human being, you can't just talk about money. Sometimes, you still have to talk about loyalty. When I was going to the NBA draft, I encountered many difficulties. The Rockets helped me solve them, so I could go smoothly." Coming to the NBA to play, so in fact, it can be regarded as repaying the kindness of the original knowledge.”

Lu Yusheng nodded, "Then if you miss the championship because you didn't join the Lakers, will you regret it in the future?"

Yao Ming frowned and smiled, "Why do you look down on our Rockets lineup so much? Our lineup is no worse than your Lakers, right? Tracy McGrady and Kobe are about the same level, right? The level of the teams is actually about the same.”

Lu Yusheng smiled, "Just don't regret it yourself."

But in fact, Lu Yusheng really wanted to know, after Yao Ming retired, watching Kobe lead the Lakers to two championships again, would he regret not going to the Lakers to join forces with Kobe.

After all, he stayed in the Rockets, and McGrady didn't appreciate it. After McGrady retired, he kept saying that it was because Yao Ming was not strong enough that he didn't win the championship.

Yao Ming really has the demeanor of a big brother, and he is really humorous, making the whole dinner very enjoyable.

After returning to the hotel, he first called Meng Xia and asked for her opinion.

Meng Xia immediately objected, "Lu, let me tell you, it's best not to get involved in this game. Whether it's as a friend or as your manager, if you want to ask my opinion, I'll tell you bluntly, I object."

"why?"

"First, if you change your nationality, you will lose a lot of commercial endorsements. I think you know this better than me. Many entrepreneurs in the United States have a lot of prejudice against China. This is caused by history, and it is also theirs. Caused by ignorance of Huaxia,
But in any case, this concept is difficult to reverse, so once you change your nationality, you will lose many opportunities to make money. "Meng Xia said.

"Aside from money, is there any other reason?"

Lu Yusheng believes that money is important, but since he is reborn, if he has the opportunity, he must do some things that he wanted to do in his previous life but was unable to do, such as win glory for the country.

After all, many things cannot be measured by money.

"Yes, and the latter is the biggest reason." Meng Xia said.

"You said."

"I can understand your desire to win glory for Huaxia. In fact, I am also a little surprised. After all, you didn't grow up there at all, so I quite admire you for having this idea.
But let me tell you, you don’t understand Huaxia, but I understand that things in Huaxia are different from here, it is very complicated, especially sports, it is not just pure sports, it involves many interests,

It’s not that you can solve it by playing well. When you get there, you don’t have any relationship or background. At that time, I’m afraid you didn’t achieve what you wanted to do, but you lost a lot of precious things, and the result is likely to be like this , I am a living example, so I firmly oppose it. "

Meng Xia was firm.

"Ok."

"Then what are you thinking about?" Meng Xia was a little anxious.

"I still want to ask my mother's opinion."

"Oh, that's what you should." Meng Xia said, "Hayu, you must be calm and calm about this matter. I'm really afraid that you will regret it."

"Well, I see, well, I have to go to bed early, there are training and competitions tomorrow."

With that said, Lu Yusheng hung up the phone.

This call made Meng Xia feel anxious. After hanging up the phone, she was restless, thinking about it, she made up her mind and made a decision!
……

The next morning, the Lakers held a simple training session.

Because there is a game in the evening, the content of this training is very simple, just the consolidation of the tactical level.

After the noon break, Lu Yusheng followed the team to the Toyota Center at [-]:[-] p.m. and began to warm up.

Lu Yusheng noticed that before the game officially started, Kobe's face was serious, and McGrady on the opposite side was equally serious.

When the two greeted each other, they simply shook hands and started to warm up without saying anything extra.

It is not at all obvious that the two are good friends who have known each other since childhood.

Obviously, they all take tonight's game very seriously and want to win.

Yao Ming and Lu Yusheng also simply greeted each other.

After the appearance ceremony, the game officially began.

The Rockets' starting lineup is: point guard, street ball king Ralph Alston.

Shooting guard: Shane Battier.

Small Forward: Tracy McGrady.

Power Forward: Juwan Howard
Center: Yao Ming.

The Lakers' starting lineup remains unchanged: point guard: Simash Parker.

Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant

Small forward: Luke Walton.

Power Forward: Lamar Odom

Center: Kwame Brown.

Lu Yusheng continued to sit on the bench.

With a whistle, the game officially begins!
Yao Ming took the lead in the jump ball with Kwame Brown and passed the ball to Tracy McGrady.

For this ball, even though Kwame Brown tried his best to jump, Yao Ming easily touched the ball first.

After McGrady got the ball, he didn't hand it directly to Alston, and dribbled the ball for halftime.

After halftime, the ball was lobbed directly to Yao Ming who was already in a good position on the inside.

Start supporting Yao Ming!
This is the rocket's classic tactics.

With his huge height advantage and commendable passing ability, Yao Ming is handy whether he is supporting his teammates or attacking directly.

But the Lakers have already prepared for this. After Yao Ming got the ball, Odom and Walton began to shrink inside without losing control of the players they were defending. Once Yao Ming started to attack, they would immediately step forward. Double team!
Otherwise, if Yao Ming is allowed to eat Kwame Brown alone, he will basically be giving away points.

(End of this chapter)