Zhou Zheng and Chris Paul met backstage, and Chris Paul came over to give Zhou Zheng a hug for the first time: "I said, my silver coins will definitely bring you good luck." Fifth pick, very good pick. ”

"Well, the fifth pick is really good. Zhou Zheng smiled slightly and returned the lucky silver coin to Chris, his expression was slightly embarrassed: "But I have an inexplicable feeling of wanting to stay away from Portland." ”

"Is it because of the Prison Corps rumors?" asked Chris Paul.

Zhou Zheng nodded, he didn't want to deny it.

"A lot of things are exaggerated by the media, and maybe you'll find that the guys who are called villains are actually very easy to get along with. Chris Paul earnestly advised: "Don't walk into the locker room in Portland with tinted glasses, not every player comes out of a privileged family like you do and gets a good education. Many of them come from chaotic streets, and their childhood and adolescence have been in turmoil, and people who grow up in such an environment inevitably have some bad habits that are out of step with mainstream society. But you have to accept them and face them. They need respect more than the average person. ”

"Hmm. Zhou Zheng nodded again.

"I've tried out with the Trail Blazers and Portland isn't as bad as I thought it was. If they don't re-sign Damon Stoudemire this summer, you'll get a lot of playing time and even be the core of the perimeter, given they've just changed their new manager. ”

Chris Paul knows the Trail Blazers better than Zhou Zheng, who never put Portland as his option in the first place, and now that he was suddenly selected, he was a little caught off guard, and the only impression in his head was the prison team.

The two were chatting when several men in suits and leather shoes walked over.

"Hello, Tiger, I'm Doug Aric, the director of public relations for the Portland Trail Blazers. Erix introduced himself to Zhou Zheng very warmly.

Zhou Zheng also shook hands politely.

Then, Alex introduced his colleagues from the public relations department to Zhou Zheng and expressed his joy and expectation of working with Zhou Zheng.

"Right now, there are several Portland media outlets waiting for your visit, and then our team sponsors have prepared a special gift for you, and... The Chinese media are also asking us about you. If you don't have anything else to do, let's go over and be interviewed now?" Alex looked like an old butler, "Next, all your official events will be arranged by me personally." We don't want to make any mistakes in media PR. ”

"So... Are I sure I'm a part of Portland now?" Zhou Zheng asked a question that sounded stupid.

"Of course, you're already a part of our Portland. President Miller was already on the phone calling you the little master of the Rose Garden, and he told me to stop all publicity about Damon Stoudemire. I think... You're going to be our starting point guard next season. There was joy on Alex's face: "We were expecting a change. ”

As the manager of the public relations department, he prefers to get along with high-achieving students like Zhou Zheng from a prestigious school, who... Even if the poor black boy who came out of the street wore the most expensive Armani custom suit, he still exuded an unpleasant vulgarity in his bones.

"Forehead ......"

The message that the dust had settled made Zhou Zheng's heart chuckle.

Then he followed Erix to an event, he accepted a special watch from a sponsor, and after taking a few photos, Zhou Zheng was placed in a quiet small room, and the local media in Portland were excited to appear in front of Zhou Zheng.

It can be seen that they are very happy to join Zhou Zheng.

They also expressed their welcome very warmly before the interview.

Then, he was very friendly in the question-and-answer session, and basically did not throw any offensive questions.

"I'm not a very aggressive point guard, and that's probably the biggest difference between me and Mr. Stoudemire. I'm willing to bring some new ways of playing to Portland, and I hope my rhythm will allow the team to win more games." ”

"How do you fit into the team? I want to be able to start with my teammates as friends and gradually learn about their technical style and comfortable way of playing, which is what a point guard should do. ”

"Oh, it's a very common way of leisure in Chinese families, and we like to use it to relieve our tension. ”

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Zhou Zheng's every answer can be described as decent and gentle, and he gave the local media a personable feeling. This is a very different style from the previous style of the Pioneers.

After Zhou Zheng left, reporters said: "The pioneers finally have a good person!"

After being interviewed by a local reporter in Portland, Zhou Zheng went to chat with the Chinese reporter for a meeting under the arrangement of the public relations department.

In the chat with the Chinese reporters, Zhou Zheng was obviously more relaxed, communicating in Chinese throughout.

First of all, he thanked the domestic fans for their attention and support, secondly, he expressed his satisfaction with the fifth pick, and finally he expressed his willingness to participate in the Asian Championships if the national team needs it.

After chatting for a while, the Chinese reporter couldn't help but talk about playing poker. Compared with the official tone facing American reporters, Zhou Zheng's answer this time seemed much more down-to-earth: "You also know that we Chinese have always loved to play small cards to kill time, my father and my cousin are sitting there waiting, no one knows anyone, and they can't speak English, so they only have to play cards for themselves." There is no need to rise to any height, just like waiting for a plane at the airport, waiting for too long. ”

Then, the reporter mentioned Chatford again, thinking that Zhou Zheng slapped him in the face this time, made him go back on his word, and ate the note on the spot.

Zhou Zheng didn't know that this happened in the ESPN live broadcast room, but after listening to it, he laughed, and then said: "Don't expand the report on this kind of thing." In fact... It's really nothing.,Commentator.,I like to talk about everything.,And eating a note may be the effect of the show.。 Besides, isn't he willing to gamble and lose? You must not use your Spring and Autumn penmanship to lean on me as a national hero, I really can't afford it. ”

Zhou Zheng has repeatedly reminded him of this matter, during this period of filming, he has been filming in China, and he has browsed domestic websites or newspapers and magazines, and he has blown himself as if he was descending from heaven. Especially the last game of the NCAA, which was touted as a great victory for the Chinese.

Zhou Zheng is not unpatriotic, but he doesn't like everything to be pulled to the national righteousness. Playing basketball is playing basketball, and the final duel is not for the sake of the Chinese, in fact, it is to win.

Zhou Zheng also told reporters these words from the bottom of his heart.

But the reporters nodded their heads, and recognition was recognition. They also have their own difficulties, if they don't get a headline party, don't brag about Zhou Zheng fiercely, don't set the fire on the national righteousness, and don't have a click-through rate?

"In the future, I will try not to use the title party, exaggerated to attract people's hatred. At the end of his visit, Zhou Zheng emphasized it again and again.

The reporters laughed and agreed, and then said, "You're playing at the Trailblazers, and our headline will be realistic." ”

"I'll try my best!" Zhou Zheng smiled and waved away.

Click!

A reporter accurately captured the picture of Zhou Zheng turning around, and set a title for the newsletter in his heart.

"New York flowers are frightened, and tigers draw bows at night. Fifth in line, the gods descend to earth!"

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