The All-Star Weekend in New Orleans is in full swing, attracting the attention of basketball fans from almost all over the world.
In San Antonio, famous agent Rich Paul announced that he had reached an employment agreement with Spurs player Jiang Hao and would hold a press conference soon.
To be honest, this made many people quickly cast envious eyes on Rich Paul. Being able to become the agent of a Chinese player represents interests in itself, and there is no need to mention anything else.
Look at Bill Duffy, who used to be Yao Ming's American agent. He made a lot of money from Yao Ming.
Rich Paul obviously attaches great importance to his new client. The press conference was very high-standard. When Jiang Hao appeared at the press conference, the place was already overcrowded.
Jiang Hao felt a little cordial. Perhaps he had to thank Rich Paul, because he saw a lot of yellow faces in the crowd. If nothing else, these were all reporters from China.
Jiang Hao rarely uses social media, so he doesn't realize how influential he is now in China.
"Before this, people regarded Houston's Zhou as the new spokesperson of Chinese basketball, but obviously not now. You will become a hero in everyone's heart. Until now, no Chinese non-post player has proven himself in the NBA. This is exactly
Great opportunity for us”
When Rich Paul told Jiang Hao this, Jiang Hao shook his head unconsciously. These things were indeed not what he was good at.
Later, accompanied by Rich Paul, Jiang Hao answered some reporters' questions, but they were all commonplace topics, and Jiang Hao's answers were basically just formalities.
"Jiang, as far as I know, Tencent Sports has a great influence in China. You have to cooperate with them to complete an interview."
After the lively press conference, Jiang Hao met the Tencent Sports interview team backstage.
The entire team consisted of five people, led by Weiping Bryant. Jiang Hao couldn't help but take a few glances in the crowd. After all, a beautiful woman with a sweet appearance and a good figure always looks so eye-catching.
"Xu Xiaoyi, nicknamed "Little Aunt""
Zhang Weiping noticed Jiang Hao's gaze and took the initiative to introduce him.
"Hello, I am Jiang Hao"
Xu Xiaoyi had to admit that when Jiang Hao showed a sunny boy's smile, he looked more touching than his charge on the court.
At this time, her little heart was pounding unconsciously. God knows why she joined Zhang Weiping's interview team in a daze when she was going to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend.
Soon, the interview officially began. During the interview, Jiang Hao chose to open up. He talked about his childhood basketball dream, his years in the NCAA, and even the days when he was blocked in the draft and went to the Development League to play.
After all, Chinese people cannot get rid of their attachment to their family and country. Perhaps this is why Jiang Hao chose to open his heart.
Fans on the other side of the ocean got to know a brand new Jiang Hao through Jiang Hao's true feelings in front of the camera.
"To be honest, I'm uneasy. You know in the NBA, a two-way contract is like being an hourly employee in a restaurant. When the time is up, you have to leave."
Jiang Hao shared his confusion and helplessness when the two-way contract was about to expire. Fans could understand Jiang Hao's embarrassing situation through the camera.
"But there is no limit to the road, you successfully impressed the Spurs, Popovich gave you a chance to play, and then the story is very simple" Zhang Weiping interjected.
"Yes, I define that as a historic scene. I made my debut against the Memphis Grizzlies. I scored 22 points in that game. Maybe until that moment, I didn't feel like an NBA player.
player"
"A very ordinary rental house. The landlord Sean is a very good person. He helped me a lot."
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Hao talked about his life.
"I have to go sit in a rental house if I have a chance," Zhang Weiping joked.
"By the way, Jiang Hao, are you still alone now? I mean emotionally."
Xu Xiaoyi unconsciously raised his head and looked at Jiang Hao.
"one person"
Jiang Hao's answer made many female fans in front of the camera breathe a sigh of relief. They regard Jiang Hao as a male god. Just imagine, how can a male god get out of singles so easily?
Xu Xiaoyi glanced at Jiang Hao secretly, and there was a blush on her ears, but no one saw it.
"The situation is not very favorable to us. Every March, the Spurs will embark on a journey to the Western Conference. It is a difficult challenge. There are strong teams and back-to-backs. Of course, we will go all out to do it.
Fight for a playoff spot."
Finally, Jiang Hao talked about the Spurs' record this season.
"The game against the Warriors two days ago was your first start. In that game, you scored a game-high 38 points and led the team to victory. I especially want to know what Popovich said to you after the game.
What"
Zhang Weiping asked this question on behalf of the majority of Chinese fans. Everyone wants to know what this legendary coach thinks of Jiang Hao, who scored 38 points in his first start.
"The coach congratulated me. He thought I played well." Jiang Hao told the truth. This is what Popovich said to him after the game that night.
In fact, Jiang Hao has been looking forward to having an open-hearted conversation with Popovich, but Popovich seems to have no intention of doing so. Except for training matches and games, Popovich has never taken the initiative to talk to him.
The entire interview lasted about an hour. At the end, Jiang Hao expressed that one day he hoped his father could come to watch him play.
"your family?"
"My mother passed away when I was very young. I was raised by my father. Over the years, my father has sacrificed a lot to support me in playing basketball."
When talking about his father, Jiang Hao's eyes were dim. Perhaps the thing he felt most guilty about in his life was his father. No matter how great his achievements were, they were not as great as his father's love for him.
Later, Jiang Hao told Zhang Weiping that his father lived in a very ordinary county town in S Province and usually engaged in the business of buying and selling second-hand cars.
“County d, province s?”
Xu Xiaoyi remembered this address, and she didn't know why she did it.
"There is no doubt that he is a great father. I wish you a bright future and we will talk to you next time."
The interview is officially over.
Zhang Weiping and the others did not plan to stay too long in San Antonio. They were originally planning to go to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend, but they were temporarily rerouted for his press conference.
"Xiao Jiang, is it convenient? Let's leave our contact information."
Before leaving, Zhang Weiping took out his mobile phone. Don't look at a man in his 60s or 70s, he is still a WeChat expert.
Forehead.
I don’t use WeChat very much, and Jiang Hao is a little embarrassed. He has WeChat, but he registered it when he returned to China last summer and rarely uses it.
"It's nothing, plus I usually keep in touch when I have nothing to do. In fact, staying away from social media like you is pretty cool."
Zhang Weiping immediately scanned Jiang Hao's WeChat QR code, and at this time, Xu Xiaoyi also took out his phone and scanned it.
“It’s really a sense of accomplishment to have an NBA player’s WeChat account.”
Xu Xiaoyi is quite witty, and the reason is beautiful.
Chapter completed!