I'm a basketball star

Chapter 115 [Doubt me?Shut up you! 】

The Chicago Tribune published an apology.

Not long after Lu Deng came to the United States, the Chicago Tribune listened to Dan Fagan's one-sided words and published an article-"How many people have been deceived by Chinese rookie Lu Deng", ridiculing Lu Deng for not being worthy of his name and age, and threatening that Lu Deng would not be able to enter the United States. Top ten picks.

Later, the two made a bet at the press conference. After entering the top ten, Wallace bought the page and apologized. If he couldn't enter the top ten, Luden directly quit the NBA.

After being elected the No. [-] pick, the dust settled, Wallace conceded his bet and apologized to Luden.The article details the process that led to the publication of that article.

In this article, words like "I apologize to Lu Deng" can be seen everywhere. The problem is that it is an apology in name, but the more you look at it, the less it means to apologize.It seems that Wallace was forced to publish this article. Who would like to apologize in public?
Not only that, on the day this article was published, Wallace wrote the following meaningful text via Twitter:
"Although a certain person is selected as the No. [-] pick, the No. [-] pick is always just an honor and does not represent his true strength. Every draft has leftovers, and every draft has parallel imports. I believe everyone has not forgotten another big player from the Cavaliers. No. [-] Bennett?"

"Before writing this article, I made a special trip to Cleveland. Cleveland is a tolerant city. Sorry, the people of Cleveland don't seem to be ready to welcome someone. It is said that Rotten Tomatoes is not ready. At least, call him at the press conference. Well, good luck to someone."

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Five days later, the city of Cleveland.

Lu Deng and Gu Qingcheng walked on the streets of Cleveland.Lu Deng was looking forward to the feeling of being chased and blocked by fans, but it didn't happen.

From malls to cafes, bars to fast food restaurants, no one even notices him.Occasionally, someone would stare at him, and then they would be busy again arrogantly.

Lu Deng was somewhat surprised, but more disappointed.

Yao Ming's first appearance in Houston after the draft was not such a bleak scene.

The two finally came to a Chinese restaurant. The owner and waiters of the restaurant were all Chinese, and most of the diners were locals.

The big TV in the middle of the hotel was broadcasting NBA news, which happened to be the picture of the Bucks holding a media meeting for Jabari Parker.

Jabari took the Bucks' No. 12 jersey from general manager John Hammond, shook hands with John, and took photos.

John said with a smile: "Welcome Jabari to become a member of the Bucks family. In our minds, Jabari is the best, and he is the No. [-] pick in our hearts. At the same time, I would like to thank the Cavaliers for leaving Jabari to Milwaukee."

There was booing and shouting in the restaurant.It can be heard that they are not defending Lu Deng's status as the No. [-] pick, but responding to Milwaukee's ridicule.

The reporter interviewed Jabari: "In our minds, you are the champion of this year, not the Chinese. What do you think about this?"

Jabari Parker said: "It's like a penalty error. I have to respect the result of the penalty and can only respond in the next round."

"How are you going to respond?"

"Of course I respond on the court. On July 7, the Bucks will play against the Cavaliers in summer league. I will prove on the court that Milwaukee made the right choice."

There was another hiss, mixed with a few sighs.Lu Deng could hear the subtext behind the boos: "Look at Parker, and look at what we picked with the No. [-] pick..."

"Fuck, am I not good? Am I not good enough for Cleveland?" Lu Deng held his breath in his heart and complained to Gu Qingcheng.

Lu Deng and Gu Qingcheng found a seat by the window and sat down in silence.The waiter who ordered the food noticed Lu Deng, opened his mouth wide, and asked excitedly in Chinese, "You...are you Lu Deng? Are you the number one pick in the draft?"

Lu Deng responded with a friendly smile: Finally someone recognized me.

However, before Lu Deng could speak, the waiter who ordered the food hastily covered his mouth again - Lu Deng was sure that this action was not out of excitement, but because he was afraid of attracting more people's attention.

The waiter quietly pointed to the diners around him, and said in a low voice apologetically: "Don't worry... In fact, these ignorant Cleveland people want Jabari Parker more. After losing James, they think Jabari is the replacement The best candidate for James, so..."

"So they don't welcome me, do they?"

"Well...Actually, when Yao Ming was selected as the No. [-] pick, more than half of the Americans held the mentality of watching a joke, waiting to see Yao Ming make a fool of himself. Facts have proved that as long as he is famous, doubts will disappear...Anyway, we Chinese will support you."

"Thank you, go ahead and give us both something to eat."

In addition to what Lu Deng and Gu Qingcheng ordered, the boss delivered several other dishes.At the final checkout, the boss was determined not to accept the money, and dragged Lu Deng and Gu Qingcheng to the back room, not to mention how enthusiastic they were.

Leaving the hotel, Lu Deng couldn't laugh or cry, and said to Gu Qingcheng: "Did you see that the boss didn't dare to show enthusiasm for me in front of the Americans, he was afraid that the Americans would see me and hate me and smash him restaurant? Am I chosen to make Cleveland so resentful?"

Gu Qingcheng never cared about other people's eyes: "Ignorant Cleveland, why do you care about them? Just play well and make them shut up."

"That's right." Lu Deng thought, "Life is so big, and people have always looked down upon it. Let's take it lightly. When I meet Parker on the court, I won't be surprised if I don't hit him with teeth all over the ground. Didn't Parker say that he would do it on the court?" Let’s see who responds more shockingly.”

Lu Deng called up the schedule from his mobile phone.According to the plan, the Cavaliers will hold a welcome party for Landon tomorrow. The summer league starts 10 days later, and the first game is against Jabari Parker's Bucks.

Whether it is a mule or a horse, it will be decided on the field.

After shopping in Cleveland for most of the day, the more I visited, the more depressed I became.Cleveland doesn't seem to be doing anything to welcome Luden.Is it true that, as Wallace said, they prepared Rotten Tomatoes to greet me at the press conference?
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A few days later, the Cavaliers hosted a welcome party for Luden at Quicken Loans Arena.

Thousands of fans gathered outside the arena after hearing the news, mainly local Chinese and Asians, and some drove two to three hundred kilometers to welcome Lu Deng.

However, there are less than 1/3 of the fans in the United States, and many of them are holding signs to demonstrate.The sign read: "We want Jabari, we don't want Asian skinny monkeys."

Lu Deng really wanted to hit someone: How can I be inferior to Parker?My fame was made on the joint trial field.

Say I'm short, say I'm thin, how about Iverson?I am more than 10 centimeters taller than Iverson, faster than him, and more accurate than him in shooting, so why not welcome me? !You deserve to be abandoned by James!
Just wait, in a few days you and I will come to worship.

(End of this chapter)