super point guard

Chapter 11 Indianapolis

Finally in America!

When Xu Nuo and his group landed at Indianapolis Airport, Xu Nuo felt relieved.This relief does not just refer to the relief after the plane finally lands after a long journey, but the relief that I can finally come to the United States to play in the NBA.Xu Nuo knew that when Yao Ming first entered the NBA, he went through a lot of complicated negotiations before he came to the United States to join the NBA. Compared with Yao Ming's big brother, his own road to the NBA was much smoother.Of course, Xu Nuo also knew in his heart that without Yao Ming's efforts at the beginning, Chinese players like himself who came to the NBA to seek gold in the future would have a lot of trouble in the process of entering the NBA.And it is precisely because there are seniors like Yao Ming who paved the way for future juniors that I can enter the NBA so smoothly.

The promise that they will come to Indianapolis this time is completely different from the last time. The last time they promised that they will come to Indianapolis is only a visit at the invitation of Pacers boss Danny Granger. It is a completely private trip.But this time, promising them Indianapolis is officially making the city their home.So, when Xu Xu and his group walked out of the passenger passage of the airport, they were immediately surrounded by a large number of fans waiting in the airport hall.

"It won't be so exaggerated." Xu Nuo looked at the crowd of fans in surprise.

The surprise he promised was not unreasonable. He was only a second-round rookie, so there was no need to alarm so many fans to greet him at the airport. Maybe it was because he was the first Chinese player in the history of the Pacers. Otherwise, the fans He wouldn't buy a second-round rookie's account.

It seems difficult to break through the siege of many fans, because there are too many fans who want to sign promises or take photos with him. Xu Nuo feels that most of these fans are just curious to have a look at him, who is from the east of China. What is it like to be human.But Xu Nuo thought about it, Indianapolis was the place where the FIBA ​​World Championship was held, and brother Yao Ming also played here. How could his unremarkable rookie startle so many fans?For this, the promise is really unknown.

When Xu Nuo finally squeezed out from the fans, Xu Nuo immediately saw Indiana Pacers general manager Larry Bird looking at him with a smile at the exit of the passenger tunnel.And Larry Bird didn't wait for Xu Nuo's family to approach, he quickly walked up to him, followed by several team members.

"Welcome to Indianapolis!" Larry Bird said to the Promise family with a smile. The person took the luggage.

"It's been fine all the way, you don't have to worry." Xu Nuo said, "Nice to see you again, Mr. Larry Bird."

"I'm glad to see you again, too," said Larry Bird with a smile on his face. "Anyway, we've finally got you here."

"But," Xu Nuo said with a slight frown, "how come there are so many fans at the airport?"

"Of course it is to welcome you, my dear child." Larry Bird said with a smile.

"But I'm just a second-round rookie." Xu Nuo said.

"What about the second-round pick?" Larry Bird said, "You are the first foreign player from China in the history of our Indiana Pacers. This is a big selling point. We took advantage of this one summer. But after a good publicity, it is normal that so many fans greet you at the airport."

Xu Nuo stuck out his tongue. He really didn't expect the team to value him so much, and he had already created momentum for himself in advance.

"Are you the promise's parents?" At this moment, Mr. Larry Bird looked at the promise's parents and said, "I think we met in New York." Larry Bird shook promise Dad's hand. "I hope you all have a good time in Indianapolis," Larry Bird said with a smile.

But at this time, Xu Nuo didn't pay attention to the conversation between his parents and Larry Bird. What he paid attention to was his agent Bill Duffy.

"Will Bill Duffy come today?" Xu Nuo asked Larry Bird.

"Bill said before that he would pick you up at the airport," Larry Bird said, "I guess I was delayed by something."

Larry Bird was talking when Bill Duffy hurried over.

"I'm sorry I'm late," Bill Duffy gasped.

"You're not late," Xu Nuo said with a smile, "I haven't left the airport yet." Bill Duffy also laughed, and a group of people walked out of the airport surrounded by fans and the media.

What was waiting for them outside the airport was a silver-white Volvo car. Xu Nuo couldn't believe his eyes when he saw it, and when Xu Nuo learned that they would take this Volvo car to the hotel, he I was even more surprised.

"This is definitely a very wonderful trip." Xu Nuo said.

"How do you feel about the summer?" On the way to the hotel, Larry Bird asked and promised.

"Very well, everything is going well." Xu Nuo said.

"I've seen the reports about you in the summer league, and I think you've done well in the summer league." Larry Bird said with a smile.

"Thank you for your compliment." Xu Nuo said.

I don’t know why, at this time, Xu Nuo didn’t like Larry Bird as much as before. He always felt that he was too business-like in the team, and he didn’t have much affinity. There was always an invisible relationship with him. wall.Before coming to the NBA, Xu Nuo liked Larry Bird very much, but now, Xu Nuo only respects Mr. Larry Bird.Now let's not talk about Larry Bird for the time being, because at this time the promised family has arrived at the hotel where they are going to stay.

Before promising their family to come to the United States, Xu Nuo asked his agent Bill Duffy to help him find a suitable house in Indianapolis, because he was going to play in the NBA Summer League this summer, and at other times Staying in China all the time, I don't have time to come to Indianapolis to look for a house.But Bill Duffy is also relatively busy this summer, and he can't spare much time to find a house in Indianapolis. Therefore, when he promised his family to come to Indianapolis, the house had not been settled yet, so they Had to temporarily live in the hotel.And this hotel was booked by Larry Bird for them, which made Xu Nuo feel very embarrassed all the time.

"It's nothing, I should help my players," Larry Bird said, "Although this hotel is not the best in the United States, it is definitely not bad, and I guarantee you will be satisfied."

As they walked to the hotel, Xu Nuo asked Larry Bird, "Have all the players on the team arrived now?"

"I'm not very clear about this," Larry Bird said, "The team's training camp is about to start, and I think everyone should be here."

Xu Nuo nodded silently. He actually asked this question because he wanted to know if Danny Granger had reported to the team. Now Xu Nuo really wanted to see Danny Granger again, that one-on-one time during the summer vacation After that, the relationship between Xu Nuo and Danny Granger got better, and now Xu Nuo likes being friends with Danny Granger very much.Of course, from another point of view, a rookie player should have a good relationship with the boss of the team. After all, he will have to work under his hands in the future. If the relationship is not good, how can he survive in the team?
Although it was still daytime, Xu Nuo's family was really exhausted, so they took a short rest after staying.After sending off Larry Bird, Promise sat down with Bill Duffy.

"How long are you going to stay here?" Xu Nuo asked Bill Duffy.

"It depends on when you signed with the team." Bill Duffy said.

"I can't wait to sign with the team now, so I will be a real NBA player." Promise said.

"Don't be in such a hurry," Bill Duffy said, "Have you thought through your NBA contract yet?"

Xu Nuo was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head.

"I don't know," Xu Nuo said, "I thought you would have considered all these things."

"Of course I'll think about you," said Bill Duffy, "but I'm your agent, and you're my employer, and I'm going to have your opinion in everything I do about you. "

"But didn't you say that you have already negotiated with the team?" Xu Nuo said.

Bill Duffy sighed, "That's why I want to hear your opinion," he said, "According to your draft pick, the contract price offered by the Pacers is only less than the basic salary of the NBA." It’s just a little higher, and as a second-round pick, you can only get a two-year contract, that is to say, your contract is about $2 million to $120 million for two years.”

"So few!" Xu Nuo was surprised.

Bill Duffy glanced at the promise, "It's not bad," he said, "Sun Yue was two places higher than you in the draft, and he joined the Lakers with the NBA basic salary. The total salary for two years It’s only 115 million U.S. dollars, and your salary is a little higher than his.”

"But doesn't the team attach great importance to me?" Xu Nuo said.

"That's another story, but it's a business, there's no way around it, and your draft pick is there," Bill Duffy said.

Xu Nuo shrugged, "It seems that's the only way." He said.

"Well, that's it," Bill Duffy said, standing up and looking out the window. "It's time for dinner."

"Wait a minute," Xu Nuo said, "You just said that I am your employer, so don't I want to give you employment money?"

Bill Duffy smiled, "It stands to reason," he said, "but the hiring fee has to wait until after you sign with the team. Let your players get a good contract, that's what our agents say. What you do, if you don't sign with the team, where will you have the money to pay our agent's employment fee?"

"Oh..." Xu Nuo nodded.

Today's dinner was of course paid out of Bill Duffy's pocket, promising that the family would not want him to spend too much money, so everyone ate a little and left the restaurant.In the next few days, Xu Nuo and they all became very busy, Xu Nuo and Bill Duffy continued to discuss Xu Nuo's contract, while Xu Nuo's parents were accompanied by a team member sent by Larry Bird. The next began their search for a new home in Indianapolis that would suit them.

After Xu Nuo's family finally found a suitable new house, Xu Nuo's contract with the team was finally negotiated.The Indiana Pacers decided to sign Xu Nuo to a two-year, $2 million contract, which is not bad for a second-round rookie.Now, the promised NBA career is really all in place.

"I just want that contract with the team!" Xu Nuo said.

(End of this chapter)