God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 43 Attracting McGrady
Although the NBA is known as the highest hall of basketball in the world, it is not difficult to participate in the draft. In theory, any player can sign up for the draft. The only difference is whether there is a team willing to draft him.

When a player turns 19 and has been one year out of high school, there are two ways to enter, depending on the circumstances.The first is to automatically qualify for the draft. Any one of the following conditions can be automatically selected: playing in college for 4 years, graduating from high school in the United States (but not entering a U.S. university) for 4 years, and playing outside the NBA. Professional teams signed and play (non-international players), international players over 22 years old.

The second way to participate is to declare, any player who has not been automatically qualified for the selection can.There are two ways to declare, one is to write a letter directly and mail it to the NBA headquarters, and the other is to send an email to the NBA draft office, and a dedicated staff member will be responsible for receiving the email.If the player meets the criteria, the NBA will reply with a draft form, and after the player is approved by the league, he will enter the rookie candidate list.However, the declaration must not be later than 60 days before the draft.

Obviously, McGrady is already on the rookie candidate list. Of course, this is not irrevocable, as long as it is no later than 10 days before the start of the draft, so Chang Wei still has a chance.

On the plane, Chang Wei had already figured out how to persuade McGrady. Although he couldn't guarantee a [-]% success rate, there was at least a [-]% to [-]% possibility.In Chang Wei's view, if he can't convince McGrady, then no one else can persuade him to play in the NCAA for a year, and he can only watch this talented swingman participate in the draft.

Pennsylvania, where Villanova University is located, is not too far from Florida, so when Chang Wei's flight landed, it was just dinner time.But Chang Wei didn't intend to find a restaurant to fill his stomach. He bought a sandwich and a cup of coffee near the airport, and hurriedly took a taxi to Maddie's house.

Thanks to the scouts, they indicated McGrady's address in the report, otherwise Chang Wei would have to call to make an appointment first, but he couldn't guarantee that McGrady would let him visit after receiving the call.

After Chang Wei got out of the car, looking at the dilapidated apartment in front of him, he somewhat understood why McGrady was in a hurry to participate in the draft.Poor family background and outstanding talent, at least [-]% to [-]% of such players will choose to join the NBA in advance, because they urgently need a sum of money to improve their family's life, McGrady is obviously the same.

But Chang Wei does not intend to give up, although he has no confidence in himself now, if he believes that he has an 80.00% chance of persuading McGrady when he gets off the plane, then he doesn't even have a 20.00% chance now.But it's all here, you have to work hard, if you don't work hard, you will definitely fail, if you work hard, there is at least a small chance of success.

After tidying up his suit jacket and tie, Chang Wei knocked on the door of McGrady's house with a trace of nervousness.The door was opened by a middle-aged black aunt wearing cheap pajamas. Seeing Chang Wei's obvious oriental face, she froze for a moment. Although there were a few Asians in her impression, they were definitely not the polite little guy in front of her. .

Chang Wei coughed and asked politely, "Hi, is this Tracy's house?"

Only then did the black aunt regain her senses, and asked with some vigilance: "Who are you? What are you doing at our house at night?"

Chang Wei hurriedly handed over a business card, which he hurriedly printed out before he set off. Of course, the title of the trainer is not very pleasant. The name on the business card is Training and Rehabilitation Coach. up a level.

After taking the business card and looking it over and over for a while, the black aunt immediately became enthusiastic. She smiled and said, "I'm Tracy's mother, Melanise, and welcome. Tracy is in his room. If there is anything you can discuss with him directly, as a mother, I undoubtedly hope that my child will become better."

Chang Wei bowed and said solemnly: "Thank you, Ms. Melanise, you are a great mother. I do have some things I want to discuss with Tracy, and I hope you will be there."

Melanise nodded, welcomed Chang Wei into the room, and called her son over.Looking at Mai Di, who is still very young, Chang Wei couldn't help feeling a little emotional, and fell into the memories of his previous life for a while.Maddy said impatiently: "Sir, what can you do to see me? I'm very busy now!"

Chang Wei smiled apologetically and said, "Tracey, our scouts recommended you to the coaching staff. We all think you are the player we need for the new season. I am here to solemnly invite you to join us."

McGrady raised his eyebrows: "Oh? So which pick are you going to pick me in?"

Chang Wei felt a little embarrassed for a moment. He couldn't help looking at Melanise, who also spread her hands. Obviously, she hadn't told McGrady about her background, which led to an oolong.

"I'm sorry, Tracy, maybe your mother didn't make it clear to you. I am now a member of the NCAA Villanova University Wildcats coaching staff, not from any NBA team."

After hearing this sentence, the eagerness in McGrady's eyes faded quickly, and he said displeasedly: "Mr. Chang, I have already decided to participate in this year's draft. You are just wasting your time looking for me."

Chang Wei shook his head and said, "I don't think it's a waste of time to visit you this time, and I'm confident in convincing you to join us at Villanova University. It only takes one season, and I believe you will be picked in a higher order. NBA team picks."

Maddie stood up abruptly, pointed to the shabby living room of his home, and said loudly: "I think you have also seen my family environment, although I never blamed my mother for it, but I think I have an obligation to let She's got a better life, she's getting a salary early in the NBA, but going to college to play basketball? I don't think a scholarship is enough."

Looking at the aggressive McGrady, Chang Wei smiled instead. He already knew that McGrady would use his family's poverty as an excuse, and this reason was indeed tenable.But what does it matter?He didn't intend to refute the reasons for his family's poverty, after all, facts speak louder than words, but he did have some dry goods, which were enough for him to open up another battlefield.

"Indeed, even the best university can only provide you with a full basketball scholarship at most, which is of course incomparable with the annual salary of the NBA. But are you willing? Are you willing to watch your cousin in the NCAA Can you kill all directions on the stage, but you can only avoid this battlefield?"

(End of this chapter)