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Chapter 58 Signing
Wu Di went to the national team to report, and then followed the team to start the NBA Summer League.

As the host of the 08 Olympic Games, the Chinese men's basketball team has locked in the Olympic quota in advance, so in order to ensure the cooperation of the national team, the first team of the men's basketball team did not participate in this year's Asian Championships, but only the second team to participate.

But in this Asian Championships, the Chinese team seems to have encountered a lot of shady and discrimination, and only won the tenth place.

However, the first men's basketball team in Las Vegas, USA, got more training.Because Yao Minghe generally did not meet the standards of the summer league, he did not participate.In this way, the leaders of the national team have become A Lian and Wu Di.

Although Wu Di's scandal has reduced his popularity a lot, the Sports Commission did not punish Wu Di in any way.Wu Di is not married yet, so there are not too many moral issues involved.Chu Xue's pregnancy was at most a personal issue between the two of them. They were boyfriend and girlfriend, and it's not the old society now, so there was no need to go online.

As for Zhou Yun's problem, although it was a scandal, it was nothing more than an affair.Netizens are not attacking Wu Di, but Zhou Yun more, anyone who understands can understand.

Of course, the sports committee still gave Wu Di a verbal warning, but Wu Di didn't take it seriously. He is now focusing all his attention on the court, and he is almost abstinent.

Jonas developed a pick-and-roll tactic for Wu Di and Ah Lian, and the two were invincible in the summer league.Both of them are capable inside and out, and they can't beat those rookies and substitutes to the north.

Rocket specially sent a person to investigate Wu Di.They found that although Wu Di's skills were rough, he was very good at using his physical condition.And during this period of time, the scout discovered that Wu Di's skills had improved a little. He deliberately found Yunus and talked with Yunus about Wu Di.

Jonas told the scouts about Wu Di's situation. Wu Di only started professional basketball in October 05, and only started formal training in the summer of 10.

The scouts were also surprised. If these are true, Wu Di is indeed a genius.After only one year of formal training, Wu Di is undoubtedly a genius.

The scout reported Wu Di's situation to the team Zhihu, and the Rockets' management was also dubious.They watched Wu Di's performance through the game video, and decided to sign a non-guaranteed contract with Wu Di.If Wu Di wants to turn this non-guaranteed contract into a guaranteed contract, then he needs to play preseason with the Rockets.

The salary of the non-guaranteed contract is very small, just over US$1000 per week. Of course, if you perform well, you can get a reward of US$2000.

In September, Wu Di began to enter the training camp of the Rockets, and began to practice with his teammates, preparing for the preseason game.

Here Wu Di met Dayao, and Dayao encouraged Wu Di.

"How? Are you still used to it in Houston?"

"It's okay. The weather here is pretty good. It's not very cold in the morning and evening." Although Wu Di is from the Northeast, he is afraid of the cold.He is physically strong now, but he is still used to shivering when the cold wind blows, and he has formed a conditioned reflex.

"Okay, wait a minute, let me introduce my teammates for you!"

Dayao took Wu Di to meet coach Adelman first, and Adelman was very kind to Wu Di: "Wu, you need to integrate into the team as soon as possible. We need you to give full play to your physical fitness."

"I will, coach! If you need me to do something, just tell me!" Wu Di assured Adelman.

"I will!" Adelman patted Wu Di's arm: "Okay, let's get to know your teammates first!"

"Okay, coach!"

Dayao took Wu Di to meet some teammates, Sean Battier, Kevin Martin, Scola, Mutombo and others.

There are 20 people on the preseason roster, and the regular season roster will become 15 people. If Wu Di wants to get a formal contract, he needs to stay among these 15 people.And you have to perform very well. You must know that even if you enter the 15-man list, you may not be able to get a guaranteed contract.

Wu Di soon became friends with Battier, and Battier also knew the news about Wu Di. He always thought that Wu Di was a bad boy.But because of Dayao's affection, he talked with Wu Di.But after some conversation, he found that Wu Di was not bad.

Wu Di wanted Battier to ask for some knowledge about defense. There is a ready-made defensive master here. Of course, Wu Di must hurry up and ask for advice.

Shane Battier taught Wu Di some defensive skills, and Wu Di quickly learned.

"Wu, you are really smart!" Battier praised: "Wu, your personality is also very good, very similar to Yao. I don't quite understand why they write about you like that?"

Wu Di pondered for a moment, then jokingly said: "Battier, you should know that sometimes being different from others is the greatest sin."

Battier was thoughtful when he heard Wu Di's words.

In fact, what Wu Di wants to see most is McGrady, because McGrady has a great reputation in China and can keep pace with Kobe.Both are considered to be Jordan's successors, and domestic fans often fight for them. They all think that the star they support is the real Jordan's successor.

Unfortunately, McGrady did not participate in this preseason.

As time passed, Wu Di gradually integrated into the team.Although there was competition within the team, Wu Di still relied on Dayao's help and became friends with many players, including Battier, Scola and Uncle Mu.

Shane Battier and Wu Di have similar personalities, while Scola and Wu Di are training together, so they don't know each other.Scola played inside, but he didn't need to find a substitute when contacting the card position.There are not many Rockets who can compete with Scola, Hayes is one, and now there is another Wu Di.

Uncle Mu is a senior who takes good care of newcomers. He is very optimistic about Wu Di and thinks that Wu Di has great potential, so he takes special care of Wu Di.Maybe this is his experience in the NBA for so many years!As the only person who can wag his fingers on the field, Uncle Mu is still very strong in dealing with interpersonal relationships.

With the cooperation of these people, Wu Di soon got a chance to perform.

Finally, before the preseason came, Wu Di got a two-year contract.Another Rockets rookie, Buaron Brooks, got a four-year, $515 million contract long before the draft ended.But Wu Di's contract is a two-year $210 million contract, and the second year is still a team option.

(End of this chapter)