God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 46
In the United States, the NCAA is more attractive than the NBA, but their training time is much less than that of the NBA. At least in the offseason, most college players do not hire personal trainers like professional players. For special training, they still enjoy rare vacations with their families more.

The coaching staff of Villanova University is also on vacation, and the follow-up work of the three generals Tracy McGrady, Battier and Brand joining can be directly handed over to the school's staff in charge of admissions.Although he is looking forward to the upcoming vacation, Chang Wei still regrets that the team did not acquire Baron Davis or Alston, which also means that the team will not have an above-average player in the new season. point guard to organize the offense.

When he shared his concerns with Rappers, the latter smiled mysteriously.Rappers didn't explain anything to him, but just said to him: "There is a school ahead of us, this is something we can't help. But I already have a preliminary idea of ​​the team's tactics for the new season, and I need you to come Work with me in training."

Chang Wei was a little puzzled by Monk Zhang Er. After much deliberation, he didn't realize that the team's tactical training had anything to do with him.But since the head coach has said so, it is obvious that he has a reason. If he does not disclose it now, he will know after the team gathers.Chang Wei quickly agreed, and he also hoped that he could make the team go further in the new season, such as the national championship.

But he doesn't intend to explore this issue now, and bringing his parents to the United States to play is his first priority.In fact, as early as the end of the season, Chang Wei called his family. After repeated requests, Chang Aiguo and his wife agreed to come to the United States to have a look. Naturally, Chang Wei sent the money back for his father to buy the air ticket. .Although Chang Wei's salary is not particularly high, but because the team reached the top four in the country, everyone got a bonus, and a few air tickets are naturally not a problem
Chang Wei has already made a plan, because the location of Villanova University can be regarded as the east coast of the United States. He asked his father to buy a plane ticket to New York. After arriving in the United States, he will first visit New York, Philadelphia and Washington, and then go to the United States together. Headed to Charlotte, North Carolina for this year's NBA Draft.

Chang Aiguo and Hao Sufen didn't have any objection to their son's arrangement at all. This was the first time they went abroad in their life, so of course they followed their son's arrangement.After setting foot on the land of the United States, Chang Aiguo and his wife were dazzled. Whether it was colorful neon lights, taxis that were more luxurious than domestic private cars, hotels with carpets, and a wide variety of goods, they were all dazzled. Like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

Some people feel ashamed or even inferior because of their parents' "ignorance", but Chang Wei only has a strong sense of self-blame.Although his consciousness does not belong to the present time and space, his admiration for his parents is the same. Letting his parents come to the United States this time is his little compensation for the two old people. Although it is not much, it can be regarded as his part. Mind.

It took the family two or three weeks to roughly tour New York, Philadelphia and Washington, that is, before going abroad, Chang Aiguo and Hao Sufen asked for a long vacation from the unit, otherwise they would never have traveled with their son like this.

New York's Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, Broadway, Philadelphia's Independence Palace, Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin Avenue, Washington's White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Hill... They have left their own memories in these famous attractions. footprint.In the blink of an eye, it was only a few days before the 1997 NBA draft, and Chang Wei flew to Charlotte with his parents, which is also the host location of this year's draft.

Chang Wei's attendance at the draft was entirely due to the invitation of several Villanova University players.Although the boss, Akivila Nova, stopped in the top four in the country, many players still announced their participation in the draft. In addition to Thomas and Irving, Lee and Lawson also successfully signed up to the NBA draft office.

The four players, headed by Irvine, strongly invited Rappers and Chang Wei to the draft conference as their group of relatives and friends.They all know that, except for Thomas and Irvine, who have certain strengths, the other two have the opportunity to be selected by the NBA team entirely because they joined Villanova. It can be said that Rappers and Chang Wei are their lives. The nobles among them, especially Chang Wei, everyone knows how much energy he has put in to help the players improve their strength.

Li is even more grateful to Chang Wei. If Chang Wei hadn't suggested him to play shooting guard and spared time to give him special training, maybe he is still the team's drinking fountain watcher now, let alone participate in the draft. Time and personal data cannot be guaranteed, so it is not an exaggeration to say that Chang Wei saved him.

Hao Sufen didn't feel much about the draft, but Chang Aiguo seemed very excited. You must know that there is still a big gap between the scene and the TV. For a fan, being able to experience the draft in person on the other side of the ocean is undoubtedly an unforgettable memory.

On the day of the draft, Chang Aiguo deliberately changed into the suit that Chang Wei bought for him when he was in New York. He tidied up his whole body neatly. In his words, "I don't want to embarrass the Chinese people."Of course Chang Wei knew that his father just wanted to show off, so he didn't say anything, Shi Shiran took his parents and sat down according to the seats on the invitation letter.

Not long after Chang Wei sat down, Thomas trotted over and hugged him tightly, and greeted Chang Aiguo and his wife in blunt Chinese.Hao Sufen asked quietly: "Son, do you usually deal with these big guys? Does it feel very stressful? Look at the muscles on his arms, it looks like a gangster."

Chang Wei said angrily and funnyly: "Mom, don't look at Thomas being so big. He has a gentle personality and likes to joke. I have a good relationship with them in the team. They gave me the invitation letter this time." of."

Soon Erwin, Li and Lawson also arrived, and they also came to pay tribute to Chang Wei, and Chang Wei also encouraged them.In his view, these guys are very likely to be selected by NBA teams, and professional basketball is very different from college basketball. They must bear greater pressure, and they must be mentally prepared now.

Chang Wei's premonition was not wrong. All four Villanova players were selected by the NBA, making them one of the big winners this year.In his previous life, Thomas was selected by the Nets with the 7th pick in the first round, but with Chang Wei's training, he played a stronger performance than his previous life throughout the freshman season. In the end, he unexpectedly became the No. The 76ers were picked.

Irwin was selected by the Cavaliers with the 16th overall pick in the first round, and Li also narrowly squeezed into the first round. He was selected by the Bulls with the 28th overall pick. This is a very thick thigh.Lawson was a little disappointed. He was the only Villanova player who fell to the second round, but being selected by the Bucks with the 38th overall pick in the second round was considered good.

(End of this chapter)