Chapter 50 Signing a show contract, the Celtics Big Three are gone?
"Congratulations to the host for being selected as the second overall pick in the NBA in 2007! 15 honor points will be awarded!"
Are there honor points for being selected in the draft?
comfortable!
I have to say that this system is really good!
After all the procedures of the draft were completed, Chen Yan came to the Suns Box.
"Chen! Welcome to the big family of Taiyang!"
As soon as they met, head coach D'Antoni and owner Savo took turns giving Chen Yan a hug, showing great enthusiasm.
When D'Antoni hugged Chen Yan, he touched Chen Yan's shoulders and arms. They were stronger than expected. He was the strong type and should be able to adapt to the intensity of the NBA quickly!
Savo stared at Chen Yan's face for a long time. This was the first time he saw Chen Yan in person. He was much more handsome than in the video!
With clear outlines and stylish edges, coupled with the Chinese market behind it, the business potential is huge!
Businessmen think about making money, coaches think about winning, it’s normal~
"You will fall in love with Phoenix and the Suns, I promise." D'Antoni said with a smile.
"I feel like I've fallen in love with it. I like the running and gunning of the Suns, and I like your coaching style. Among all NBA teams, the Suns' style is the most gorgeous and special. I can't wait to integrate into the team.
Got it!"
After Chen Yan said this, D'Antoni smiled happily.
This rookie is very mature and sensible. D'Antoni likes players who are mentally mature.
Chen Yan is not flattering D'Antoni, this is called "emotional intelligence".
Mustache is not only the head coach of the Suns, but also the vice president and general manager of the Suns. It is necessary to have a good relationship with him.
Before leaving the draft venue, Chen Yan even went out of his way to say goodbye to Durant and Ah Lian.
Next time we meet, we will be rivals.
All three of them seemed to be in a good mood.
Chen Yan has gone to a championship-level team, and the team management attaches great importance to him.
Durant went to the Celtics, which has a glorious history, and Ainge promised to give him unlimited firing rights in the first season and let him play freely. At this time, Pierce said mmp, I don’t know whether to say it or not...
The Arab League also went to the big ball market that they dreamed of. In his previous life, he had a long dispute with the Bucks because of their playing style, the ball market and other reasons. He refused to sign the contract and almost broke up and returned to the CBA. In this life, he directly
I wish I could fly away and go to Chicago to sign a contract right now.
All three of them have bright futures!
After returning to the room, Chen Yan could not calm down for a long time.
In his previous life, he was just a basketball enthusiast. There was only one way to enter the NBA, and that was to open the NBA2K game...
But now everything has become a reality.
Chen Yan was lying on the bed recalling everything that happened today. It was a dreamlike day for him!
Just like winning the NCAA championship, it is impossible to go to bed early tonight.
Chen Yan opened the text message, and the number of unread text messages reached 99 again. They were all congratulating him for being selected as the second pick and entering the NBA.
Nash, Hill and Stoudemire also sent blessing messages to Chen Yan. Chen Yan met several people during March Madness.
After learning that Chen Yan was traded to the Suns, these people also welcomed him immediately.
The overall atmosphere of the Suns team is great. There are no cliques or intrigues among teammates.
Here every player can concentrate on the court, as team boss Nash said: "Basketball should be a fun sport. We sometimes make it very complicated and serious, but in fact basketball is just a game.
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Unlike the tense atmosphere elsewhere, basketball in Phoenix has truly become a joy, not a damn means of livelihood or a heavy burden.
This kind of basketball atmosphere is what Chen Yan likes.
Moreover, players and veterans such as Nash and Hill are typical examples of good guys. Chen Yan does not have to worry about being bullied.
"Chen! You succeeded! You entered the NBA! Congratulations!" At this time, Chen Yan received a call from Taylor Swift.
"Taylor, I also wish you success in advance and your new album will be a big seller!" Chen Yan has been keeping in touch with Swift during this period. He knows that Swift is currently working on her second album.
"Haha, I just spent the whole night recording. Do you want to listen to my new song?"
"OK..."
One realized his dream and successfully entered the NBA, and the other had a great time recording songs for the new album, so the two of them talked excitedly until 5 a.m....
Not only Chen Yan, but his parents were also so excited that they didn't sleep a wink all night.
Yesterday was also a special day for Chen Yan’s parents. They were really shocked by all the flashing lights, the attention of reporters and the enthusiasm of fans!
It was also at this moment that the two of them realized that Chen Yan was no longer a child, but a sports star standing in the spotlight!
His parents were very proud of him, but they couldn't help but worry about him, fearing that he would lose himself in this environment.
When I got up the next day, my parents started a duet...
"Xiaoyan, your career has just started now. You must guard against arrogance and impetuosity. Don't forget your original intention of playing basketball. In addition, you must also pay attention to your life style. Sometimes a bad life style can destroy a person."
"Be polite to your teammates and be polite to the fans. Now you are no longer playing on behalf of one person. You must always pay attention to your own image. Yao Ming has done a very good job. You must regard him as a role model!"
Although my parents are a bit nagging, everything they say makes sense.
Many players in the NBA have become rich and famous but then they drift away. They go to nightclubs to find big butts, have a lot of illegitimate children, are involved in scandals, and end up wasting their talents.
Chen Yan did not take the indulgent route just because he had cheats on him. On the contrary, he paid more attention to self-discipline.
Plug-ins are just auxiliary, you are the one who really plays the game. If your body is broken and your mind is a mess, how can you perform well on the court?
And the moment Chen Yan entered the league, his goal was no longer an All-Star or a superstar.
He hopes that by the end of his career he can be the best among fans.
After staying in New York for another three days, Chen Yan said goodbye to his parents.
There is no way, my parents still have jobs in China and they have to go back.
Chen Yan has considered letting his parents stop working and go home to enjoy their happiness. After all, Chen Yan can already make a lot of money every day, and it will only be much more in the future.
But this proposal was rejected by my parents. My parents felt that work was already a part of life, and they would feel empty if they were suddenly free.
Chen Yan deeply admired this. If his son was so promising, he would definitely travel around every day...
This cannot be said to be who is right or wrong, it can only be said that the concepts of the two generations are very different.
Before leaving at the airport, Chen Yan's father took out a gift box and gave Chen Yan a watch.
This watch is not expensive, but it has a very profound meaning.
Looking at the back of his parents leaving, Chen Yan carefully put the watch on his hand...
A week later, Chen Yan, accompanied by his agent Bill Duffy, officially signed a full contract with the Suns!
In D'Antoni's office, Chen Yan signed a 4-year, 19.6 million rookie contract for 22 years!
All NBA first-round picks have clear salary regulations. From the No. 1 pick to the 30th pick in the first round, they must sign contracts in strict accordance with the prescribed salary schedule.
The reason for this is that first-round picks often refused to sign with the team and threatened high-dollar contracts. Moreover, some veteran players would also have grudges when they see unqualified rookies getting generous contracts, which led to a foul atmosphere in the league.
"Big Dog" Robinson, the No. 1 pick in 1994, is the most typical example. After being drafted by the Bucks, his first words were, "I want 100 million, or I won't do it!"
This made the Bucks management very anxious. In the end, after some negotiations, the Bucks reduced the contract to 10 years and US$68 million.
This number may not make sense to the current NBA, but you must know that this was the early 1990s!
The basketball god Jordan’s annual salary is only $4 million!
Many super rookies have done things like this before, which is why the league has such strict regulations.
However, rookie contracts can have an increase of 80%-120%, and the Suns basically offer Chen Yan a contract based on the highest increase.
Chen Yan's first-year salary was US$4.25 million. Although this number is nothing in the league, it is already among the top players for rookies.
Many rookies will choose to advance their salary, but Chen Yan does not. His daily expenses are not large, and the endorsement fee alone is enough to live on.
After being selected as the second choice, Chen Yan received two more endorsements. Although he lost to Oden in the draft, he achieved a great success in business!
After signing his rookie contract, Chen Yan returned to his residence in Phoenix.
This residence was found by Bill Duffy before. It is a large flat floor with 235 square meters and is located in a wealthy area.
The reason for choosing a wealthy area is not for anything else, but mainly for safety.
Although Phoenix ranks third among American cities in terms of public security and is considered one of the safest cities, the difference between wealthy areas and ordinary residences is still huge.
Bill Duffy had asked Chen Yan before if he wanted to rent a villa. Chen Yan felt that it was not necessary. After all, he was alone and often came home late at night after games. Living in a big villa felt overwhelming...
The large flat floor of 235 square meters is enough to meet his needs.
"Chen, if you look at what other furniture you need, you can tell me directly!" Bill Duffy said to Chen Yan with a smile.
Chen Yan touched his chin: "I don't need the furniture. It's quite complete. It's just missing a car."
Bill Duffy said he understood and would take his employer to see the car!
Like all young people, Chen Yan also has a soft spot for sports cars. With the help of Bill Duffy, Chen Yan bought a red Ferrari 458 for US$260,000!
"Boom! Boom!"
During the test drive, the roar of the engine made Chen Yan feel extremely excited.
Many people say that sports cars like Ferrari are either given to you from birth, or else you cannot afford them in your lifetime.
Now Chen Yan is happy to buy Ferrari 458 through his own efforts. This feeling is very good!
After less than half a day's rest, Chen Yan immediately threw himself into training. Now it is far from time to enjoy life.
The Suns are a strong team, which means the fans will have high demands on themselves!
Similarly, Chen Yan also has high requirements for himself. Not only must his personal data be beautiful, but the team's record must also keep up. After all, he does not want to be ridiculed as a brush by the outside world.
On July 3, after training, Chen Yan turned on his computer and suddenly saw a piece of trade news from the Celtics!
Are the Big Three coming?
In Chen Yan's memory, the Celtics' Big Three were almost formed on this timeline.
When he turned on the news, Chen Yanren was stunned.
In the news is a photo of Pierce, and the content inside is that Paul Pierce was ruthlessly traded to the Raptors by General Manager Ainge!
The details of the deal were that the Celtics sent Pierce and Szczerbiak from the Raptors in exchange for Kris Humphries, Delfino, Garbajosa, a future first-round pick and a second round pick.
Draft pick!
After seeing this news, the reaction of ordinary fans: Bosh is going to team up with Pierce?
Chen Yan’s reaction: wtf!? The Celtics’ Big Three are gone???
When he formed the Celtics' Big Three in his previous life, General Manager Ainge's intention was to bet on the present.
And now that Paul Pierce is being sent away to train Durant, Ainge is betting on the future!
It can be said that in this timeline, Anji has chosen a completely different path!
Chen Yan fell into deep thought...
I don’t know if James will play brother basketball in the future without the Celtics’ Big Three.
Will Durant take the road of surrendering to the enemy again?
Chen Yan's time travel has created a huge butterfly effect in the championship league, and can even be said to have changed the future pattern of the NBA!
But only he knows this.
This feeling is very exciting, as if I have personally opened another story line for these NBA players.
In the next few days, Chen Yan would stare at the computer whenever he had something to do.
Based on his intuition, Chen Yan felt that there was still a deal to be made, and he was very curious about what would happen next...