As soon as the group sat down, the banquet was set up.

Looking at the various dishes, whether it was Darrell Morey or Van Gundy, even Lamar's eyes were straight. It's not that they haven't seen the world, it's just that the food culture of the West, which can almost be called Ru Mao drinking blood, can't be compared with traditional Chinese cuisine in any way.

A look of contempt flashed in the leader's eyes, probably Darrell Morey and the others had already equated themselves with primitive people in his eyes: "A little wine is not a tribute." ”

Of course, Darrell Morey and the others are not gluttons, but they are just a little shocked to see these beautiful foods.

After coming to his senses, Darrell Morey hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, sir, our season is about to start. And again, in addition to Beijing and Shanghai in China, we also have to go to other Asian countries to carry out propaganda, so we really don't have much time. If we can, can we talk about Wang Zhizhi? ”

The leader smiled slightly: "The United States is a basketball powerhouse, and the Knicks are a strong team in the NBA." For you, we have a learning attitude, and Wang Zhizhi's matter can be talked about later. Wouldn't Mr. Darrell Morey give us a chance to learn?"

In the end, the leader's face was already a little serious, and he could see that Darrell Morey's words just now had made him a little unhappy. In the eyes of the leader, if you don't eat and drink well, you have fun, everyone is good!

Darrell Morey has been in the Knicks' general manager position for so many years, and his ability to read words and emotions is not bad. As soon as he heard the tone of his voice, he knew that the other party was unhappy, so Darrell Morey quickly explained: "I'm sorry, sir, maybe I'm too anxious. If you want to communicate, our team is willing to reach some friendly agreements with you. For example, it is not difficult to invite you to the United States every summer for a period of training, or to have some friendly matches, or if you send some coaches to study and exchange with us. This is something that is beneficial to both of us, but Wang Zhizhi's matter, we really hope that it can be resolved as soon as possible. ”

The leader smiled, as if he had already gotten what he wanted, and raised his wine glass: "Okay! Drink! The general thing is mainly to look at his own attitude, and when his attitude is correct and his posture is lowered, everything is easy to say! We are not people who do not miss the old feelings." ”

As soon as he returned to his hotel room, Darrell Morey regretted wanting to pump his big mouth.

Darrell Morey didn't know what happened to him at the wine table just now, and he was provoked by the other party's words to calm down. This is good, the initiative of the negotiation is in the hands of the other party, if you want to achieve the goal, it is estimated that it is impossible not to let go of a little blood.

"Okay, Darrell! What's the use of you regretting it now? I told you not to say anything, but you just don't listen, what's the use of regretting it now? You see Jeff is having a good time tonight!"

To be honest, in addition to the head coach Van Gundy who does not understand Chinese at today's meal, Lamar also ate very unappetizing.

Lamar felt disgusted by such a scene in his heart, but what can he do, this is China, and he has to do it according to other people's rules. Lamar just doesn't get used to it, but he has to get used to it slowly, this is a special national condition.

But fortunately, at the end of the drink, the leader was relieved and promised to talk in detail tomorrow.

"Actually, we don't have to worry too much, Wang Zhizhi has played in China for so many years, and there must be officials who like and support him. Didn't the official tonight say that as long as Wang Zhizhi can admit his mistakes, he can still talk! It seems that they still have a way to live, and they don't want to completely ban him. ”ad_250_left();

Looking at the appearance of the official today, the Chinese Basketball Association still wants to cooperate with our strong teams in the league, so that we have chips in our hands, if we do not harm the interests of the team, or achieve a win-win situation, I think Mr. Dolan will be happy to see something promised!"

When Lamar spoke his mind, Darrell Morey felt it made sense. He now wished that Wang Zhizhi could rely on his connections to solve this matter, so that he would no longer have to deal with those officials he didn't like.

Darrell Morey rubbed his chin and whispered, "I'm getting more and more interested in the king now. Although I don't know if his current strength is a player who can compete with the Knicks, at least his emotional intelligence should not be low!"

"Trust me, Darrell, he won't let you down. I've always had a good eye. ”

"I only trust my eyes!" Van Gundy interrupted the conversation between the two without hesitation: "If Wang Zhizhi's trial results were bad a few days ago, I would never agree to sign with him." ”

The corners of Lamar's mouth curled up and he didn't say anything, he knew Van Gundy was right.

Wang Zhizhi is indeed as Lamar analyzed, as soon as he got off the plane, he took his agent to find his old leader, the former Bayi men's basketball head coach Faye Wong.

The reason why Wang Zhizhi was reluctant to return to China in the offseason to play for the national team was not because he had any views on the country. It's just that it just happened to part ways with the Dallas Mavericks at this time, and the future of the NBA is bleak.

Wang Zhizhi has always been very confident in his own strength, he believes that if he works hard, he will definitely find another NBA team to play, and he certainly does not want to return to China with failure. In fact, the desire to serve the motherland in his heart has always been strong, but it is a pity that he thinks about the problem too superficially and does not take into account his identity - a soldier.

In the end, Wang Zhizhi's obstinate behavior led to the aggravation of the problem, and he himself tasted the bitter fruit. But fortunately, the problem has not been made public, and there is still a chance to save everything.

Just when Wang Zhizhi was lonely and helpless and was about to feel hopeless, an NBA team took the initiative to sign a contract, and it was a team like the New York Knicks that had the strength to win the championship.

To have the opportunity to be teammates with a great player like Lamar would be a lie to say that I am not impressed. The most important thing is that he has learned from Faye Wong that the leaders of the Chinese Basketball Association and the leaders of the Bayi Rockets seem to be very pleased with his timely repentance, as long as his attitude of admitting his mistakes is sincere enough, his punishment and internal ban can still be revoked.

Of course, the leaders of the General Administration also gave Wang Zhizhi a task, hoping that he could use his status as a Knicks player to win some favorable conditions for the Chinese side.

As soon as he thought of this, Wang Zhizhi couldn't help but smile bitterly, and he spoke softly. Although he can dominate the Asian basketball world, he also knows how many pounds and taels he has compared to those NBA players who almost seep basketball into their blood.

If the conditions of the Chinese Basketball Association are too harsh in this regard, the Knicks are likely to terminate this negotiation. Wang Zhizhi is also worried that the Knicks will be angry with him for this, in which case his future with the Knicks will also be bleak, and he may be in danger of being traded soon after the season starts.

Wang Zhizhi thinks that for the game of the upper class, he is a small player who can't do anything at all, and can only listen to people's greetings. But there is one thing Wang Zhizhi feels that he can still fight, that is, after arriving at the Knicks, he trained hard, seized the opportunity to do his best to show himself, and used his strength to impress the head coach and Lamar.

As soon as he got on the court, Wang Zhizhi played very hard, running non-stop on the court, attacking under the basket, three points from the perimeter, rebounding, blocking, stealing, and assisting, he seemed to be omnipotent and do everything. Therefore, he was called the "Chinese mad dog" of the Knicks by his opponents.

The next day, when Wang Zhizhi saw Jeff Van Gundy and Lamar, although he tried his best to suppress it, the excitement on his face was still obvious. It can be seen that Wang Zhizhi's exchange with the Basketball Association last night was very pleasant, and the two sides must have reached an understanding.

Van Gundy just said hello and stepped aside.

In addition to Lamar, Van Gundy and other teams in the Knicks have kept a certain distance. Van Gundy believes that the manager and his players should not have too much friendship, otherwise the friendship between the players may affect the line-up during the game, and if this happens, his coaching career will be in danger.

"Wang, it seems that you look good, and you should have slept well last night. Lamar took the initiative to stretch out his hand and spoke his somewhat chilly Chinese.

Although he had heard that Lamar could speak Chinese, Wang Zhizhi was obviously still a little surprised when he saw that Lamar said it in a similar way.

Wang Zhizhi stretched out his hand a little shyly and shook Lamar: "Good morning!"

The atmosphere was a little strange, a black-skinned foreigner spoke half-baked Chinese, and a yellow-skinned Chinese spoke pimple English in such a strange way.

Lamar knew that Wang Zhizhi should go to the Basketball Association today, and he didn't have much time, so he didn't want to continue to greet anything.

So Lamar chose to get straight to the point: "Although the team has chosen you, in the end, you have to fight for your own treatment!"

Lamar tried to keep his tone a little calmer than one of being condescending. Lamar knew that although Wang Zhizhi had a shy personality, he was definitely a standard northern man, and his domineering attitude would make the other party feel disgusted.

Wang Zhizhi was also stunned when he saw Lamar say so directly, and then said with a smile: "I know the rules of the league, survival of the fittest!" But everything still has to be arranged by head coach Van Gundy. ”

has been banned by the Chinese Basketball Association in the past few months, which has already made this man know that he is in awe.

Lamar looked at Wang Zhizhi and was thinking in his head. Seeing that Wang Zhizhi still had some concerns, Lamar said: "I don't want you to promise anything, nor do I despise you, I just hope that you won't be decadent because of the calf." ”

Wang Zhizhi hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. To be able to play on a strong team like the Knicks and be exposed to the highest level of basketball in the league is still too tempting for a basketball player.