68. Utah Jazz!
in the country.
CCTV Sports Live Screen;
David Stern kept it a secret and then slowly said:
“dai fei ,from china”
The moment he heard "dai fei" and "china", the pride in his heart came out leisurely, and Teacher Sun Zhengping, the commentator on the scene, jumped up excitedly.
"Dai Fei, thirteenth pick! The first round thirteenth pick! The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Dai Fei, Dai Fei from our China! Wow, wow, Dai Fei, it's our Dai Fei! The scene was boiling, and it was all cheers for Dai Fei. At this moment, at this moment,"
Teacher Sun Zhengping, who had always made few mistakes, was talking intermittently at this moment, and anyone could hear it. Teacher Sun Zhengping's voice was already choked.
It's true. Outside the picture, Teacher Sun Zhengping's eyes were filled with tears. Of course, those were tears of excitement.
"At this moment, I believe that everyone in front of the TV is absolutely excited just like me. Dai Fei, Dai Fei, like his name, from today on, Dai Fei soars into the sky. All of China, Asia, and even the world will remember our Dai Fei's name!"
in the country, thousands of basketball fans waiting in front of the TV cheered.
"yeah!!!!"
"Dai Fei is awesome!!!"
"Dai Fei, Dai Fei, Dai Fei!"
In front of the curtain in the bar, in the university cafeteria, in front of the TV in the university dormitory, street convenience store...
In many places, red flags are waving, and Dai Fei's name is circulated over and over again in the streets and alleys.
On the road to a prosperous and strong motherland, we need some national confidence.
And today Dai Fei gave us all such confidence.
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This is such a sensation in China, and the same is true in other Asian countries.
Korean TV station:
"Wow! Dai Fei! Thirteenth pick! Wuli Dai Fei was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 13th pick in the first round. Oh, Maigod! This is the glory of our whole Asia! We can already foresee a rising Asian star! From today on, we can also shout out loud, we also have Michael Jordan in Asia!"
Japanese TV station:
"Thirteen! Thirteen picks! Dai Feijun was selected in the thirteen pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers made a very bold decision. Dai Feijun became another Asian player who was about to enter the NBA after our basketball senior, Mr. Misaka Hiroshi. As early as 1947, Misaka Hiroshi had already played in the NBA, half a century earlier than Dai Feijun. In the 47-48 season, he played for the New York Knicks many times. At that time..."
Dai Fei was successfully selected for the lottery, which really caused a sensation in Asia!
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At this time, the scene.
When Dai Fei walked towards the interview seat on the sidelines with a slowly question in his heart, many people outside the court were very dissatisfied.
"Why? That kid can be ranked 13th, I don't agree!"
Many rookies of this year have set their sights on Dai Fei.
And all kinds of roars sounded in the high-rise private rooms.
"Why? Why is this happening? Are Clevelanders crazy?"
In the Bulls' box, Jerry Klaus almost caught all his hair.
I just made up my mind to ask for the Clippers' 14th pick, but now I suddenly have a killer.
He couldn't figure out why the Cleveland Cavaliers intercepted him?
"You guys quickly ask me clearly. If the Knights choose it themselves, then we will find a way to change it with the 14th position. If it is someone else, then,"
At this time,
Ring ~~~
The phone rang.
Sure enough, it was Sterling, the owner of the Clippers.
"Haha, sorry, the person we want to choose has been intercepted, so, haha, I'm really sorry."
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"Yes, as long as Michael wants to change the team, we will definitely be the first to consider your Clippers. This is what we agreed on before, hahaha."
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"Yes, yes, okay, Boss Sterling, you are really the best boss in the league, and it's really a pleasure to do business with you."
After answering the phone, Klaus also smiled and shook his head.
Where is Jordan’s signing contract?
Even Stern had to give Jordan a premium contract in a regular manner, and Jordan was a privileged player among the privileges.
"Who, who is it? Have you asked clearly?"
The assistants responded to the information they collected.
"It was not chosen by the Cavaliers. They have traded it out, but they have not disclosed it."
"It's not the Hawks. They plan to take the ray from the 16th pick in the actual trade. They are really interested in Chinese players, but the 13th pick is not the choice they made."
"It's not the Lakers and the Suns, they just joined in the fun before."
"There are many other teams who are very disappointed and surprised. They are planning to use their second round to choose ray."
"The Mavericks were lamenting. Someone revealed that the Mavericks' 15th pick is still in their hands, and they seem to really plan to use the 15th pick to choose the ray."
"That old man Nelson is indeed a cunning!" Jerry Klaus frowned, "Since it's not these people, who will it be?"
On the other side, Don Nelson touched his chin in the Mavericks' box.
"It's not the Cavaliers, they can't make such a bold decision. Ray shouldn't be at such a high pick. Unless he's crazy, he will be like this."
The little boss Frank glanced at Don Nelson.
'You should be the crazy person.'
Don Nelson thought for a while, then made his own judgment.
"It's not Atlanta, not Chicago, not us, then there's only one possibility left."
"Who is it?"
Frank was very curious.
Who would be so bold to sign a Chinese boy with lotto? Is it really necessary to make such a Chinese market that has not yet been developed?
Don Nelson's eyes were fixed and very sure; "Sir Utah!"
"No way? Defense has always been the standard for Utah to choose people. Ray is 175 tall, and defense is also average."
"hen~" Don Nelson smiled softly, "Frank, you should be bold, ray's defense is actually a mess."
Do you know?
Frank looked at Don Nelson and saw what he was going to say next.
"Everyone knows that the Jazz relied on the Jazz's loss to Chicago in the finals last season. This season, ray is their move. This is preparing an x factor for their team. If ray's offensive ability is used well, he will perform strangely at critical moments."
"And, there is another thing that Ray has a close relationship with the Jazz. His coach is Jeff Hornersecke's father, his landlord is Jerry Sloan's wife, and his girlfriend is Jeff Hornersecke's daughter. It is said that Ray's family also sponsored the Utah Jazz."
Frank was shocked.
On the one hand, it shocked Don Nelson's connections.
How does this guy feel like he is very good at hand? He knows the news that many media reporters have not reported. He can even get videos that many media people have not released.
On the one hand, it is also unreasonable for such interpersonal relationships as Ray, not joining Jazz.
"You mean, he's going through the back door?"
"Hmm~"
Don Nelson spread his hands and smiled faintly.
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Back to the scene.
Dai Fei was sitting in the interview seat with the Cavaliers hat at this time and was interviewed by Craig Sager with a suit collar.
The two of them held their hands.
"ray, congratulations."
"Thanks."
Looking at Dai Fei's faint expression, Sag also asked directly:
"Young man, why do I feel that you don't seem to be nervous or even excited now?"
Dai Fei would not say that there were thousands of questions in his heart. After organizing it in his mind, Dai Fei answered calmly:
"It's true. I'm not nervous at all now, because I've been nervous before. You know, sitting in the small green room, among so many talented players, I was really nervous at that time. When Mr. David Stern pronounced my name, I was shocked. At that time, I was a little erratic and felt very unreal. However, amid the enthusiastic cheers of the fans of the audience and the whistle encouraged me, I walked out of the small green room, walked onto the platform, shook hands with the kind old grandfather Stern. Now, I'm wearing the NBA team hat and sitting opposite you. I know that all this is true. This is the dream come true. When the dream comes true, I remembered my efforts every day and night, and my persistence in the wind and rain. So, now I'm not nervous at all, because I know that all this is what I deserve."
"Okay! What a confident young man."
Sager gave Dai Fei a thumbs up, but then he connected the guests outside the field on the spot.
The big screen on the scene appeared Chamberlain in the backstage guest seat, and Zhang Dashuai in a handsome red suit. Although he is over 60 years old, his style remains unabated.
Sagg asked;
"Wilt, as a special guest of Ray's comments, how did you evaluate him?"
Chamberlain's expression was a bit serious.
"Just just now, I heard a lot of boos. Didn't I just choose ray at the 13th pick? How much do you guys look down on ray? To be honest, in my opinion, you guys are not even as good as ray's toes."
Chamberlain seemed to be a little angry.
It was his angry words that made many unconvinced people outside the scene even more dissatisfied.
"Why is that boy better than us? Isn't it just because of his Chinese identity? I don't agree!"
Chamberlain didn't know this, he continued:
"Ray's talent is absolutely super awesome. Whether it is his height, wingspan or his bounce ball speed, he is definitely top among NBA players. Of course, these are not the most important. Many people have super awesome talents, but what I want to say is that ray is really very, very awesome. Why?"
Recalling some of the previous things, Chamberlain quickly blurted out:
"Because I've never seen someone as hardworking as him. This kid is really hardworking. I never knew that there would be someone who would be basketball in one day, except for eating and sleeping. And ray is such a person. At 4 o'clock in the morning, he had already started his shooting training. At 6 o'clock in the morning, he was his morning exercise, 10 kilometers of cross-country running. During the day, school training, and the madness of the wild court in the evening. To be honest, he loved basketball very much. He always said that he wanted to catch up with me in height and technically catch up with Michael. Although I knew that it would be difficult, his efforts infected me. Maybe, oh, no, it was certain and certain, he would definitely do it."
From the serious expression at the beginning, Chamberlain's face was full of smiles. It was an affirmation of the boy Dai Fei and an explanation to his girlfriend Linda.
‘Dear, I read it pretty well according to your manuscript? At night, we can unlock new ones~~~’
Many viewers were incredible when they heard Chamberlain's comments.
Chamberlain’s evaluation of Dai Fei is really too high, right? Is this going to compare Dai Fei with Jordan!
Dai Fei, who was originally going to be more low-key, is really not as low-key now.
In other words, since Dai Fei was selected for the 13th pick, he has been unable to keep a low profile.
Dai Fei was really flattered at this moment.
"Thank you, thank you for your affirmation by Jacky Cheung. I will definitely work hard."
Chamberlain's comments ended soon.
Sagg smiled too.
Since Chamberlain has given such a high evaluation, let me do it.
"Ray, you know? You've set the youngest NBA player record now."
Yes, Dai Fei is not yet 18 years old, 19 days younger than Kobe, who was younger last year.
Sager suddenly mentioned his age, but Dai Fei was cautious. Although Sager looked like a smiling and good-looking man, he would have some small stumblings from some reporters.
Now this is obviously saying that I am young?
"I think age is not a problem. Everyone should not pay too much attention to these things, but rather my skills."
Sagg smiled slightly,
'This is a smart boy. Not bad.'
If that's the case, then Sagh will have something more difficult.
At this moment, some backstage director's words came from Sager's headphones.
The question I was about to ask, Sag abandoned it all at once and said:
"Finally, ray, do you have anything to say about entering the team?"
When Sager asked this last simple question, Dai Fei obviously noticed that the smile on Sager's face, who was holding the headphones, was even more serious.
A faint intuition told Dai Fei that there was fraud here.
But where is the fraud? Dai Fei did not notice it.
So he could only say with caution:
"It is a great luck for me to be able to play in NBA. I hope my joining will make the team stronger."
Talk less and make mistakes, Dai Fei's answer is just right.
Sag stood up with a smile, stretched out his hand,
"Okay, thank you, ray. And, I'm here to congratulate you again, congratulations on entering NBA."
What Sager didn't say is, and congratulations on not falling into my pit.
Many of those with simple minds and well-developed limbs will definitely say some things at this time-
'I haven't considered joining Cleveland, but since I'm selected by them, I'm sure I'll be close to all my efforts to help the team win more.'
'What I want to go to is actually the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles Lakers, and even the Phoenix Suns. Those are the teams I dream of. However, now that I have been selected by Cleveland, I have to go to the Cavaliers.'
‘If the Cavaliers pick me, I will do my best to help them. I will show my full strength and tell everyone that the Cavaliers have no mistake in choosing, and their vision is great!’
If that is the case, it will really fall into the pit, or even be slapped in the face, or something, which will be embarrassing.
However, Dai Fei's caution allowed him to avoid this pit.
Just as Dai Fei got up and was about to leave, the broadcast announcement suddenly came to mind:
"A deal just happened, and the Cleveland Cavaliers traded the No. 13 pick signing rights to the Utah Jazz."
boom!
Dai Fei, who was just a breeze and cloud just now, finally showed a faint smile, as if a big rock in his heart fell.
‘This will make sense!’
Although I don’t know why the Jazz dared to make such a big decision, Dai Fei was still much more happy when he chose his team he was familiar with.
Soon, Dai Fei showed a bright smile, confident, and confidence that no one else could be overflowing on his face.
Turning around and facing Sag beside him, Dai Fei, who had figured out something "scam" at this moment, picked up the topic again.
"Mr. Sager, I think I have a clearer answer to the question you just now. I, Dai Fei, will bring my talent to the Utah Jazz, and my goal is to help the Jazz win the championship!"
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The live show is still going on, but Dai Fei has already walked into the backstage.
There, there are more media people waiting for him.
Dai Fei saw Director Zhang and Teacher Sun at a glance.
Everyone else is ranked behind, and it is our CCTV Sports first!
Director Zhang and Teacher Sun Zhengping surrounded Dai Fei from left to right.
Now it is a live connection between domestic CCTV News and CCTV Sports Channel.
"Friends, our Dai Fei is by our side. Come, Dai Fei, say hello to everyone."
On such a formal occasion, Dai Fei was also restrained and very serious.
"Hello everyone, I'm Dai Fei, I'm very happy to meet you here."
Coach Zhang had specially told Dai Fei to let go, but now it seems that it was in vain. Standing in front of CCTV's camera, Dai Fei wanted to show his personality, which was not OK.
Teacher Sun Zhengping asked first:
"Dai Fei, as the first Chinese player to be selected in the 13th pick in the first round, what do you think at this moment?"
"I was very excited. I didn't expect that I would be selected at such a high pick. I always thought I would be a second round pick."
"Dai Fei, do you have any plans next?"
"Since I have entered the NBA, I will definitely seize the opportunity, work harder, train harder, compete harder, and win glory for the country!"
"Finally, what do Dai Fei want to say to fans across the country?"
"Thank you for your support, I will definitely not let you down your expectations for me. Thank you."
A very normal answer, this is Dai Fei’s interview on CCTV.
However, these simple and easy answers have been wandering in the ears of domestic fans for a long time, and Dai Fei's handsome face is also engraved in everyone's minds.
It is also from today that the number of domestic basketball fans has increased suddenly, and many people who do not watch basketball or play basketball have been attracted by it.
The first NBA home team of the Chinese people was born from then on, that is the Utah Jazz!
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After that, Dai Fei dealt with many interviews with media people in succession.
But, it's really tiring.
Not only is my heart tired, but my face is even more tired, and I am almost stiff when I smile.
Dai Fei finally ended his itinerary and breathed a sigh of relief.
When he returned to the hotel, Dai Fei saw his family members who had been waiting for a long time.
Mom Yang, Rachel, Old Ham, Grandma Bobby, Brian, Bill Duffy, Adrian…
Dai Fei, who was originally tired of laughing, couldn't help but smile happily at this moment.
This is the warmth of family.
I want to share the warmth of happiness with everyone.
Although Rachel wanted to hug Dai Fei, she gave the first opportunity to her future mother-in-law.
Watching Mama Yang hugging Dai Fei and kissing again and again.
Yang's mother praised Dai Fei and then walked towards the kitchen with a smile.
"Today, Feifei has achieved such great results, and I must reward you well."
Mother Yang took everyone else away and left Dai Fei, whom she occupied for a long time, to Rachel, who had been standing by the side and was obviously ready to move.
In the room, the two of them hugged each other warmly.
The fire is dry and the fire is strong, and only the hot kiss can express all the words.
After a while, the two separated.
However, Dai Fei still hugged Rachel reluctantly.
"What's wrong?"
Rachel noticed Dai Fei's strangeness and seemed a little disappointed.
Today is a happy day, how could you be lost?
Unexpectedly, Dai Fei actually said affectionately: "Qiuqiu, I can't bear to leave you."
"Hmm?" Rachel was a little confused.
Dai Fei also explained.
Balabara for a while.
Rachel understood.
Long-distance relationship!
Dai Fei believes that the two will become a long-distance relationship in the future.
Because when Rachel chose university, she chose Southern California in Los Angeles and Arizona State University in Phoenix, but now, Dai Fei is going to the Utah Jazz, which is the separation of two places.
Long-distance relationship is really bad, Dai Fei can't bear to let it go!
Rachel held Dai Fei to her chest, as if comforting the child.
"I will not leave you, fool. I will go wherever you go."
"Really?"
Dai Fei looked at Rachel in surprise.
However, Rachel let go of Dai Fei at this time and magically retrieved the college admission letter.
"look!"
University of Utah!!!
And, not one portion, two portions!
One of them is Rachel's, the other one is Dai Fei's!
"This," looking at his college admission letter in his hand, Dai Fei suddenly raised his head and looked at Rachel seriously: "Qiuqiu, you actually knew I was going to Jazz?"
"certainly!"
Rachel smiled confidently! She also revealed some information she knew to Dai Fei.
"This is what Mother Yang thought. For you, she invested and sponsored the Jazz. Moreover, I am a Jazz fan. You must be the Jazz, my Jazz!"
Dai Fei caught Rachel and kissed her gently.
"Okay, I must be a jazz, your jazz."
Chapter completed!