NBA: I haven't played a game but I'm full of talent

Ling Yang's block and dunk dunk not only tied the score between the two sides, but also boosted the momentum of the black team.

In the following round, the black team again successfully defended against the white team's attack.

But this time, Paul and Bogut completed the cooperation. The latter forced the basket to cause a foul, and made 2 of 2 free throws, and the score was overtaken.

In the last two minutes, the two sides came and went. The black team, which had taken the initiative, did not give the white team a chance. When the 24 minutes were combined, the score was fixed at 50:47, and the black team won!

Of course, in such a match, the outcome of the game is not the most important thing, the most important thing is the performance of the players on the field.

So as soon as the game ended, Ling Yang was surrounded by several excited Huaxia reporters.

"Ling Yang, those few dunks you just made were great!"

"And that block shot, playing volleyball!"

……

Ling Yang accepted the compliments from several people with a smile, and said words of thanks in his mouth.

Xu Jicheng was the calmer among them. After several reporters finished speaking, he started the formal interview and asked:

"Ling Yang, how do you personally feel about today's competition?"

Ling Yang answered seriously after listening, he knew that this was a topic of concern to reporters and fans.

If you want to be a professional player, the media and fans are very important.

However, at this stage, Ling Yang's focus is not on this. The more important thing in front of him is how to enter the NBA through the draft, so as not to lose the talent he has already acquired.

So after the interview, Ling Yang did not leave, but chose to continue sitting on the sidelines, on the one hand, to observe the performance of other players.

On the other hand, he had never had such an opportunity to observe other players' games at close range before, and he also wanted to use this opportunity to gain more experience.

After all, judging from this game, although he has some amazing performances occasionally, he also realizes that because of his lack of game experience, he still has a gap compared to others on the court.

After a whole day, Ling Yang observed other players' matches, and gained a lot.

At six o'clock in the evening, Ling Yang received a call from Bill Duffy, and the two agreed to meet at the restaurant in Sadian.

Ling Yang arrived first, but only a few minutes later, Bill Duffy arrived.

"Sorry, Ling, it's a bit later than expected. I just came here after watching the video of your match in the training camp today."

Ling Yang looked at the well-dressed Bill Duffy, shook hands with him, and said with a smile:

"It's not too late, this time is just right, just right to chat while having dinner."

"You are familiar with Yao, you should know that we Huaxia people like to chat about things at the dinner table."

Bill Duffy also laughed after hearing this, "Ling, you are very good at communication, and your English is very good. Before I came, I heard that you have a good relationship with other draft players in the training camp."

"It's good, whether it's going to the NBA, or college basketball, it will make you better integrated into the team."

The two chatted for a few words with a smile, and then Bill Duffy cut to the chase and said:

"Ling, I watched the video of your physical test and competition, and now I want to ask you something."

After Ling Yang nodded, Bill Duffy continued to ask: "Have you never participated in a professional league or university or other public competition before?"

"Yes!" Ling Yang nodded, "I only participated in amateur competitions."

Bill Duffy frowned slightly at this time, and said to Ling Yang:

"Ling, do you want to hear my opinion?"

Ling Yang immediately said: "Of course, Bill, I invite you here because I hope you can provide professional guidance."

Bill Duffy then looked at Ling Yang seriously and said: "Ling, although you only participated in the training camp for two days, I believe that all NBA teams have already made preliminary judgments on you."

"Your strength is your outstanding physical talent. I believe no one will doubt this."

"But your shortcomings are also obvious. Lack of autonomous offensive ability, weak shooting, and a lot of gambling defense on the defensive end. Of course, these are not the most important."

"The most important thing is that you have never participated in an open competition, have serious inexperience, and are full of unknowns about the reading ability of the competition.

It's hard to convince NBA managers and scouts that you can adapt to the NBA game just based on a confrontation game that exposed many problems. "

Although what Bill Duffy said was not pleasant, Ling Yang had to admit that what the other party said made sense.

He raised his head, looked at Bill Duffy and asked, "Then, Bill, do you think I have any hope of being selected?"

"Although I really want to comfort you, what I have to tell you is that there is a certain probability, but it is really difficult!"

Bill Duffy shook his head, "Ling, you have to know that the NBA is the highest level of competition. Here, physical fitness is not everything. Athletic talent is not the same as basketball talent."

"Just like the offense isn't just about dunking, in the history of the NBA there have been a lot of athletic players who didn't play well."

"But these guys, with their great physical gifts, have played well in high school or college, and that's why they're able to make it to the NBA."

Speaking of this, Bill Duffy paused, and Ling Yang also understood what the other party meant.

And to be honest, Ling Yang also understands this.

For example, James White, the famous slam dunk king in the previous life, has always been very famous on the Internet and has outstanding athletic talent, but he has been unable to gain a foothold in the NBA.

In my impression, White participated in the 2006 draft until he was selected in the second round, but he was cut directly after only playing the preseason.

Understanding is understanding, but what Ling Yang wants is obviously not such a result.

So after only being silent for a while, Ling Yang immediately asked: "Bill, is there any way you can change this situation?"

"Ling, in fact, I suggest you withdraw from the NBA draft immediately." Bill Duffy suddenly changed the subject.

"Find a university to practice for a year or two, and then come to the draft. At that time, our discussion will not be about whether we can be selected, but about which pick to be selected in the lottery."

After hearing this, Ling Yang smiled wryly in his heart, it would be the best if he could do this.

However, this awesome system of Kesla gave him a reward of overwhelming talent. If he can't enter the NBA in this year's draft, he won't get it. How can Ling Yang be reconciled.

Naturally, Ling Yang couldn't say these words to Bill Duffy, so he could only say:

"Bill, it's better than this. I'll try first. If I can't be selected by the team, I will go to college to practice."

"This……"

Hearing Ling Yang's words, Bill Duffy hesitated slightly, and finally nodded and said, "Okay."

"Ling, since that's the case, I have two suggestions."

"Please tell me." Ling Yang was very modest.

"One is to perform as much as possible on the defensive end in the next team's individual trial training. In today's confrontation, the ball is scattered. You don't have too many defensive players with the ball."

"You need to prove to the NBA team that you have good defensive ability in addition to defensive enthusiasm."

Ling Yang nodded heavily. Although his on-ball defense is only 65, which is lower than the average level of the NBA, his excellent mobility should make up for a lot. This requires him to be more focused and active during the trial training.

"The second is to continue to maintain your good popularity in the training camp and prove to all teams that you will be a harmonious part of the locker room, which will give you a lot of points."

"Considering that this year is a small draft year, plus my operation, maybe I can try it."

After hearing this, Ling Yang immediately beamed and said, "That's great, Bill, leave the trial training to me and the operation to you."

"No problem, but before that, we still need to sign an agent agreement." Bill Duffy said with a smile.

Lin Xiao was not surprised, "Of course."

Bill Duffy was clearly prepared and presented a paper agreement to Ling Yang.

This kind of agreement is mainly to clarify the rights and obligations of both brokers, and the core content is naturally the sharing ratio between the two parties.

Before this, Ling Yang had done some understanding about this area.

NBA agents generally share 3% to 5% of the salary, and there is not much difference among them.

But in terms of endorsement, the fluctuation is relatively large, the low may be about 10%, and the high may reach 30%.

Now the proportion of the agreement given by Bill Duffy is 3% for salary and 15% for endorsement. Overall, it is quite conscientious.

Ling Yang carefully read the full text several times, and found nothing special, so he directly signed the agreement.

"Happy cooperation! Ling, I look forward to seeing you shine!"

After receiving the agreement signed by Ling Yang, Bill Duffy shook hands with Ling Yang again with a smile.

Ling Yang also laughed.

"Happy cooperation!

At this stage, what I am most looking forward to is being able to enter the NBA draft! "