When pride still matters

Chapter 52 Great Character
(Sorry, I fainted, this is the missing chapter 52)
Before participating in the draft, Arne Trime specifically told Yu Fei that after being selected, he should walk normally as usual, go on stage, shake hands with Stern, and give Yu Fei a courtesy half-hug.

Remember, no full body hug, remember.

This kind of thing does not need to be warned. Before entering the 21st century, no player had ever tried to give the president an intimate full-body hug in the draft.

Until the 2000 draft, Darius Myers, the evil god, gave the president an overly intimate full-body hug like Stern's nephew, which caused Stern's heart to be greatly hurt, and he was notified through text messages. Agents of other players, this must not happen again.

Not to mention that Trim had reminded him, even if Trim hadn't reminded him, Yu Fei was not interested in hugging Stern.

When Yu Fei walked up to him, Stern spoke first before he could speak.

In fact, it was more like he was mumbling.

"Well, congratulations, Fry."

"Look to the left now, look to the left, aim at the camera, that's the lens, smile, be obedient, yes, don't make me angry, that's it, stand still, you can go." ⑴
Yu Fei thought this moment was sacred until Stern destroyed it completely.

Stern looked bored with himself and just wanted it over with.

Yu Fei could only listen to his words, look at the camera like a puppet, and then get off the stage and accept an interview with ABC.

Yu Fei was interviewed by Greg Sager.

"Frye, first of all, congratulations on becoming the second Asian American in history to enter the NBA through the draft. How do you feel?"

Yu Fei was not interested in knowing who the first one was. "I feel great. Well, I'm very excited. I can't wait to play for the Cavaliers. I really hope the new season starts tomorrow."

Although there is not a single word of truth in this passage, so what, will anyone be hurt by it?

"Not long ago, Sports Illustrated writer Gary Smith wrote a long article for you. We were able to know that you really began to receive systematic basketball training at the beginning of last year, which is better than Hakeem Olajuwon. The time to receive systematic training is even shorter. How much effort did you put in to transform yourself from an unheralded 11th grader to the No. [-] pick in the NBA draft in just one year?"

How much effort?Should I say, a lot?
Yu Fei has no intention of portraying himself as a diligent person. In fact, his current positive results are all due to two benefits.

One was a benefit from his previous life. He was very fortunate that his skills and experience in his previous life were perfectly adapted to his current body.

One part is Yu Fei Benfei's body. It has to be said that this body has completely reached the level of the NBA in terms of all aspects of conditions, but the owner is too useless.

If Yu Fei Benfei loved basketball like Yu Fei in his previous life and began to receive systematic training since childhood, he might really be able to compete with Brown for the top pick now.

But how could this happen?There are too many people in the world who waste their talents and don’t even know where their talents lie. Doing nothing is the true portrayal of most people.

Therefore, Yu Fei said to Sager: "I am very lucky, my hard work has paid off. Not everyone can succeed through hard work, I know this very well."

Then, Sager mentioned the trade rumors about Yu Fei: "There is news that Cleveland may trade your signing rights to other teams. What do you think?"

"Anyway, I'm still wearing this hat (the Cavaliers' peaked cap)." Yu Fei said, "I will let the news fly for a while, and time will give the answer."

Since Goute wants Yu Fei to keep it secret, Yu Fei will naturally not leak the secret before the deal is announced.

He didn't want to leave a bad impression on Goute without even playing a game.

Think about what is about to happen to Kwame Brown. Will his appearance change history?If he made Dogt angry here, would Dogt turn the anger that should have been directed at Brown toward him?
It's hard to say.

Although Yu Fei is not afraid of Goute's test, he does not want to take the initiative to provoke Goute.

"Last question, does No. [-] pick meet your expectations?"

"Kwame Brown, Tyson Chandler, Pau Gasol, Eddy Curry, Jason Richardson, Shane Battier, Eddie Griffin" Yu Fei said He named all the people in front of him and said, "I'm going to prove I'm better than them."

Sager's interview ended quickly. It was just the simplest interview Yu Fei had to face today. After that, he would go to the official media interview room to accept interviews from media from all over the world.

Then there’s the photo taking.Yu Fei had to wear a suit, grab a ball with one hand and pose in a lot of poses to take various photos.

Patience is the most important thing today.

Yu Fei roared on the spot when he heard that Eddie Griffin had "relapsed" due to these tedious affairs.

This incompetent rage is of no use; he still has to go back to his job, which is what every lottery pick has to do.

One league executive told Yu Fei: "If you find these things annoying, you'd better pray for mediocrity."

Yu Fei blinked, not knowing what he meant.

"This is something Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, they face every day."

Yu Fei asked in surprise: "Are their spirits still normal?"

"You met Kobe some time ago, and you know his state." The executive smiled, "AI has its own way of decompressing. T-MAC has only become famous not long ago, and the media pressure in Orlando is not like Los Angeles and Philadelphia."

"So, if you go to some teams where there is less pressure from the media, you can also avoid this kind of trouble?"

Yu Fei was chatting with the executives when a staff member quickly ran over, holding a Wizards cap in his hand, "Fry! Fry!"

"What's wrong, John?" Yu Fei asked.

"I'm afraid you have to wear this hat." The staff member named John said.

Yu Fei glanced at it and recognized the Wizards' team logo, knowing what was happening outside.

The executive was a little surprised, "Cleveland traded you to DC?"

"It looks like this." Even if the matter has become public, Yu Fei will still not pretend to have prior knowledge unless Jordan allows him to say it. "They actually traded me. It's really sad. Is this professional basketball?"

The league executive who mistakenly thought that Yu Fei was really sad patted him on the shoulder, "Kid, it's not too late to know now. It's a good thing for you. You have realized the importance of this league earlier than most of your peers." Rule of survival – it’s all just business.”

Well, Yu Fei had seen many news after players were traded in his previous life.

Almost everyone who gets traded says, "I know this is business."

But just by looking at their expressions, you can feel their mood, especially those who did not expect that they would be traded. Behind the sentence "I know this is business" there is often a sentence "Moroccan pancakes" hidden behind them.

After the trade between the Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers became public, the outside world was shocked by Jordan's actions.

It is also understandable to select Kwame Brown with the No. [-] pick. They traded Courtney Alexander SG, who performed well after being traded last season, and sent two first-round picks, one of which was not protected and was just exchanged for Received the right to sign the No. [-] pick.And this No. [-] pick is also a high school player.

This transaction can be said to be proof that Jordan is determined to come back.

Courtney Alexander was traded to the Wizards midway through last season. His performance skyrocketed, averaging 16 points per game. It can be said that he has a bright future.He's exactly the kind of scorer the Cavaliers want.

Coincidentally, he plays the same position as Jordan.

If Jordan resolutely trades him, it can only mean one thing, his determination to come back cannot be shaken.

Regarding this transaction, Jordan said this: "I have been paying attention to Frye since he became famous in the ABCD training camp. He has always been one of my favorite rookies. In addition to his strong learning ability and speed of improvement, Frye has always been one of my favorite rookies." What impressed me most about Lay was his 'game language'. He was the kind of competitor who was good at motivating his teammates and attacking his opponents. This is an old-school spirit and philosophy that I haven't seen in young people for many years. I believe that Kwame can at least grow into an All-Star in the future, but if you want to bet with me on who in this draft class can become a superstar in the future, I will put all my chips on Frye. Only he has this possibility Sex, because he has great character. You know, character determines destiny."

⑴The authenticity of Stern’s autobiography from Odom is questionable.Because I've read so many player autobiographies and no one else has said the same thing.So there is a high probability that Odom made it up when he was high on drugs - then why should I copy it?Because it's fun.

(End of this chapter)