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Chapter 23 The Interview and Return to Indiana

After the game, Xu Xiang returned to his hotel, ready to pack up and go back to Indiana. During this period of time, the schedule was very tight. After returning to Indiana, he had to go to Milwaukee to visit Mallory’s father and then return to China to visit his parents, so the time was a bit late. Originally, he didn’t plan to go to Milwaukee, but since Mallory said so, he must go.

As soon as he returned to the hotel, Xu Xiang was about to pack up his things and leave, but suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Xu Xiang was a little puzzled, the game is over, the players have gone back to their homes and their mothers, who will come to him?Is it Mike?But he didn't tell me he was coming.While thinking about it, Xu Xiang went to open the door, but when he opened the door, he found that it was a Chinese.

After chatting for a long time, Xu Xiang got a general understanding of the situation. It turned out that he was a reporter from a sports news newspaper in Shanghai, called Zhang Yang, and wanted to do an exclusive interview.After thinking about it, Xu Xiang didn't refuse. After all, it was a domestic media and a newspaper in Shanghai. Xu Xiang couldn't say that he would stop thinking about his old feelings after entering the NBA. After all, Xu Xiang still learned a lot during the three years he played in Shanghai.

Xu Xiang took him to a nearby cafe. After ordering a cup of coffee, the reporter skillfully took out a SLR and a recording pen from his backpack. After asking Xu Xiang, he turned on the switch of the SLR and recording pen, and officially started the interview.

"Hello, audience friends. I am Zhang Yang, a reporter from Shanghai Sports News. Today we are honored to have Indiana Pacers player Xu Xianglai as a guest for our interview. Hello Xu Xiang, let's say hello to audience friends!" After Zhang Yang finished speaking, he turned the camera to Xu Xiang.

"Hi, audience friends, I'm Xu Xiang." Xu Xiang waved his hands and smiled towards the camera.

"We all know that you were invited by the San Antonio Spurs to come to the United States for a trial training, so how could you suddenly be spotted by the Indiana Pacers?" Zhang Yang said while flipping through the documents in his hand.It seems that he has also done a lot of homework and knows everything about the trial training.

"This is the case. I was indeed invited by the Spurs at the time, but it was a joint trial, not an individual trial. There were a lot of people there. Maybe I didn't perform well enough. The Spurs didn't give me a chance to try out alone." Xu Xiang thought for a while and recalled.

"Then why did you suddenly join the Pacers?" Zhang Yang said in confusion.

"Joining the Pacers is also a kind of fate. Just after the joint trial training ended that day, I received a call and invited me to participate in their individual trial training. In that case, it was impossible for me to think about other messy things and just pass it. Then the result of the trial training was quite satisfactory, so that's it."After speaking, Xu Xiang smiled and spread his hands towards the camera.

"Now it seems that the Pacers' management has made a wise decision. We have also seen your results in the past few days. What do you think has improved compared to when you were in the CBA?" Zhang Yang asked while recording.

"There must be some improvement. If I want to talk about any specific aspect, it is shooting. I feel that my shooting has improved a lot." Xu Xiang said slowly, considering his words.

"Well, okay, there is one more question that most netizens would like to ask. In what capacity will you appear in the NBA in the new season? Will you be a starter or a substitute?" Zhang Yang continued to ask.

"It depends on the arrangement of the coaching staff whether to start or come off the bench. I can play anywhere." Xu Xiang didn't deliberately answer what to do. He could only answer in this way, and it was not easy to answer other questions.

"Well, okay, the next question, we all know that you signed a big contract this time. When you first signed the contract, many people, including media reporters and some of our colleagues, said that the Pacers shouldn't give you such a big contract. They think you are not worth the price. Now, do you think they are right?" Zhang Yang asked very tricky questions.

Xu Xiang thought about it carefully and said: "The signing bonus is not something I can decide. It's not that the team will give you as much as I want. They will draw up a contract for you according to your value. As for the amount, it all depends on the team's salary cap. As for the rumors from the outside world, I don't care about it, because I am only a rookie after all. Before I have achieved results, everyone is right."

Zhang Yang nodded and continued: "Looking at it now, those media reporters have slapped themselves in the face, which also proves that the Pacers management's vision is not wrong, so what do you think now?"

"The main thing now is to train hard to improve your own strength, so that you can go further in the NBA." Xu Xiang said firmly.

"Well, okay, there is one last question. This is also the most common question from netizens. That is to say, the 2014 Incheon Asian Games is about to start. Will you join the Chinese men's basketball team to fight for the country?"

"I've also considered this issue. I personally want to serve the country, but if I don't get an invitation, I can't help it. Are you right?" Xu Xiang smiled wryly and spread his hands towards the end.

"Well, I see, that is to say, if the national team invites you, you will definitely go." Zhang Yang concluded.

"It can be said that, because I am a Chinese, I definitely want to win glory for the country!" Xu Xiang finally said firmly.

Zhang Yang next to him nodded secretly. As soon as these words came out, there must be more people supporting Xu Xiang in China. This is the general trend of panic.It seems that after going back, I have to suggest to the editor-in-chief to pay more attention to Xu Xiang. This may be the weathervane of the Chinese men's basketball team in the future.

Soon, the interview was over. After Zhang Yang shook hands with Xu Xiang in a friendly manner, he left in a hurry, saying that he had to catch an evening flight.

The most important thing is to hurry back and release this interview video. After all, they were the first to find Xu Xiang and did an exclusive interview. He has already got the first chance.

After saying goodbye to Zhang Yang, Xu Xiang didn't stop, packed his backpack and rushed to Indianapolis immediately.Mike called just now, it seems that the trainer he was looking for for Xu Xiang will arrive tomorrow, and after Xu Xiang finishes his busy work, he will have a series of training
At around 8 o'clock in the middle of the night, Xu Xiang arrived at home, and Mike was already waiting for him.

After sitting down and taking a sip of water, Mike next to him said with a smile, "Xu, you know, how many of your endorsements have you come to me these days?" After speaking, he put a pile of contracts and other things next to him in front of Xu Xiang. "Look, this is what I left after careful selection. Take a look and tell me if you are satisfied with it. I'll talk about it."

"." Xu Xiang was speechless.

"Are there so many? I don't have that much influence." Xu Xiang said in surprise.

"Xu, you underestimate yourself. Although your current net worth is not high, it is not bad. And you are the only Chinese player in the NBA. Don't forget the 13 billion market behind you, and the summer league that just ended. You played so well. No one can guarantee that you will become a superstar in the future. So they all want to invest when you are still weak, so that when you really become a superstar, they will make a lot of money." Mike said meaningfully.

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