basketball player

Chapter 9 009: Five-star treatment

The University of California is the largest and most influential public university system in the United States and even in the world.Among them, the famous Los Angeles branch, San Diego branch, etc., all belong to this huge system.The reputation of UCLA, also known as UCLA, is even more impressive in the basketball world.But the University of California, Berkeley, also known as UCB, belongs to the UC system, but its reputation in the basketball circle is not as loud as UCLA.

So this time, Henson actually didn't come for UCB players.The reason why he was sent here by Bird is entirely because there is a warm-up game between North Carolina and UCB.The white forward Hansbrough in the North Carolina team is the main purpose of Henson's trip.

Speaking of Hansbrough, even before Henson crossed over, he had heard the name of this white striker.Before entering the NBA, Hansbrough's basketball career has been extremely bright.In the NCAA, he can be said to have achieved the achievement of the Grand Slam of Honor!
In 08, Hansbrough won the Wooden Award and the Naismith Award consecutively, and was elected Player of the Year.In the three years of college, he was selected to the best team of the Atlantic Coast League for three consecutive years. This achievement is unprecedented, and it is very likely that there will be no one in the future.After all, he is the only college player in NCAA history to be selected to the All-American team and the best team in the Atlantic Coast Conference for three consecutive years.

It can be said that the series of myths created by Hansbrough during the NCAA period are unmatched by his predecessor Michael Jordan!

Just thinking about Hansbrough's resume, Hansen couldn't help but feel a little excited.What is the job of a scout?It is to find a genius who is not so ordinary among a group of geniuses.As for Hansbrough, he is destined to be within the scope of "uncommon".After experiencing a scouting by Zhu Holiday, Henson felt that he seemed to be very interested in scouting young players.

It feels like you've found a gold mine that no one's mining, and it's gold and stone that will be identified by Henson.This kind of job of drawing a player from unknown to detailed outline makes Henson feel very fulfilled.

Facing a university overlord like Hansbrough, Henson would not be surprised even if the data analysis module rated Hansbrough's potential value as A+ tomorrow.

But now Henson's top priority is not to observe those all-American geniuses, but to find the person who picks him up at the airport, and drive to the residence Bird arranged for him.

Before leaving, Bird gave Henson a contact number.According to Byrd, Henson only needs to dial this number after he arrives, and he can get all the assistance he needs.

Henson was still fantasizing about whether Bird would match him with a beautiful assistant or something.But when he met his connector, Henson was disappointed.

"Mr. Henson? Hello, my name is Stephen Silas, and I'm a video analyst for the Pacers." When Henson saw this lean black man who was supporting him, his illusions were completely shattered.

What kind of beautiful assistant is because I am too naive.

"Henson, Henson Joe, nice to meet you, Mr. Silas." Although a little disappointed, Henson shook hands with the other party politely and smiled.

After all, Bird at least arranged himself well compared to the broken hotel 40 kilometers away from the competition venue.Although that thin guy Silas has nothing to do with the beautiful assistant, at least he is very enthusiastic.In this cold NBA world, Silas is almost the second person Henson has met who is passionate about him, the first being Carter, a taxi driver.

"Is Mr. Henson a new scout? Why haven't I seen you before?" Silas chatted with Henson as he walked out of the airport.

"Actually, I have been with the Pacers for two years, but I used to work mainly in Indianapolis." Henson smiled awkwardly, and his "predecessor" resume was really hard to show.

"That's it, no wonder Mr. Bird trusts you so much! You know, Hansbrough is the rookie that the team is focusing on this year, and Mr. Bird is very optimistic about the white forward. Although Hansbrough is already famous all over the United States, he still needs a very detailed scouting report to understand all aspects of Hansbrough to ensure that the draft is safe. Therefore, he must need someone who is particularly trustworthy, and this person is you, Mr. Henson." The skinny guy also helped put Henson's luggage into the trunk, which made Henson a little embarrassed.

"So," Henson got into the car and closed the door, "Mr. Silas is also Bird's confidant?"

"Hahahahaha, not a close friend, but I have rich work experience and can give you the greatest help. My father, Paul Silas, used to play for the Celtics. He was a teammate with Mr. Bird and won a championship together. He watched me grow up, so he knows my working ability very well. I became an assistant coach for the Hornets at the age of 27. I was the youngest assistant coach in the NBA at the time. Mr. Sen, I can definitely give you the most professional advice and help."

Silas still had a friendly smile on his face, but Henson shuddered.Co-author of a half-baked scout's assistant with such a good resume.Now Henson believes that the 10% trust has really been added.

Along the way, Silas and Henson chatted a lot about Bird and the Celtics.Of course, I also talked about myself more.

This black guy who was born in a basketball family used to be a ball boy for the Knicks, and played shooting games with the son of "Gorilla" Ewing in the garden. After entering the league, he worked as an assistant coach, video analyst, trainer, and even briefly served as the acting head coach of the Hornets.

In Silas's own words: There is nothing in the NBA that I haven't done.

Henson was stunned by Silas's experience. The world of the NBA has become colorful because of thousands of guys like Silas.

The two chatted for a while, and the taxi arrived at the destination - the Hampton Inn in Morgan Hill.This retro building illuminated by colorful lights is very domineering and luxurious from the outside.This elegant and modern five-star hotel made Hansen's eyes straight.Just two days ago, he was living in a crappy hotel in Long Beach!

Henson followed Silas into the hall, and he could feel the deep pockets of NBA teams.Because if there is no money, the company will not let employees live in this kind of hotel.This is the working environment that NBA scouts should have. Working directly under Bird is indeed much better than following that damn Posey!

"Mr. Bird has already arranged the room. Your room is on the fifth floor, next door to me. We are now in the Berkeley area, only 10 minutes away from UCB. If you want, you can go around the campus later and feel the youthful atmosphere of the university. Well, Mr. Henson, let's go to your room first. I have put all the materials needed for work on your desk. I will ask the waiter to deliver dinner to your room later, and I will not disturb your work."

"Thank you so much, Silas." Henson was flattered. This kind of five-star treatment was something he had never imagined before.

After entering the room and lying on the spacious single bed, Henson felt that his whole body was finally relaxed.Perhaps, today is the turning point of my unlucky life.He no longer eats cheap, unpalatable sandwiches or sleeps on a "rickety" spring bed.As long as you work hard with Bird, you will not be afraid of running out of meat!

Thinking of this, Henson sat up and looked at his desk.It was filled with a thick pile of documents and several discs of game videos.

He walked to the table and took a look. The file contained Hansbrough's detailed game data over the years, and it was filled with dense numbers.The video of the game is Hansbrough's performance in March Madness in the past three years.

If Henson wants to understand Hansbrough thoroughly and analyze him accurately, then he must read all these documents and videos.

There is indeed meat to eat with Byrd, but it is certainly not for nothing.

If it was Henson in the past, he would probably feel dizzy seeing these numbers.But now with the mind of this brilliant student in mathematics, it is a breeze to memorize and analyze these data.

Sitting in front of the table, picking up the documents and game video, Henson immediately immersed himself in hard work.For him, this is not a painful job, but an exciting "gold rush"!
Henson is sure to eat Bird's meat!
(End of this chapter)