Chapter 53: Gambling

A tall black man stumbling on crutches walked to a basketball court, stared at the court, and suddenly stopped. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

It's a dilapidated court next to the factory, and the backboards are still wooden, as if they can be pierced with a little force. The basket was so old that it was all rusty, and every time it collided with the basketball, it crumbled.

Six fourteen or fifteen-year-old boys were smiling happily on the dilapidated court, running and jumping actively, soaking in every drop of joy that basketball brought them.

Morris, holding a stick, walked into the arena and found a bench to sit on. It was on this court that he threw the first shot of his life, and completed his first dunk, first block, and first steal on this court......

When Morris was their age, he also played on a pitch. His parents worked in the factory next door, and he spent his time here. And now, this happiness is so far away from him.

Anjie announced his participation in the draft, and this matter naturally reached Morris's ears.

The inside partner of the former Whirlwind team, the two who once played evenly when they were heads-up. One already has a good draft prospect, while the other limps down the messy industrial area of Bethesda, unattended. Fate makes people......

Morris stood up, it was time to go home for lunch.

After a few blocks of arduous walking, Morris made his way to the door. I can't believe that I used to be able to run even an hour of switchback, and now I can breathe after a few steps.

As soon as he arrived at the door, Morris smelled a mouth-watering scent.

"Mom, why are you in such a good mood today, and you actually made my favorite blueberry pancakes. Morris followed the familiar smell and pushed open the door and headed straight for the kitchen. But as he passed by the narrow living room of his home, he found a tall figure sitting on the sofa in his house.

"Why don't you say a word to me when you're here!" Seeing that it was Anjie, Morris followed him with a warm hug.

"Told you that I can still eat such delicious pancakes? Anjie said, nodding politely to Maurice's mother.

"What's the matter, boy, there's no NBA team here to give you a tryout. Morris sat next to Anjie, and Anjie succeeded Morris did not have the slightest jealousy, but was full of blessings in his heart. Because Anjie is his brother, he only wishes everything goes well for his brother.

"You've heard?"

"Newspapers, TV, everywhere, it's hard not to see you. Morris pointed to a newspaper on the table from a few days ago, which had a news item about Anjie participating in the draft.

It seems that Mr. Moslav is really right, once this media is used, the popularity will not be half a star.

"Ahh An Jie leaned weakly on the sofa, as casual as in his own home.

"Say, just don't you know. Eh, Anjie, what are you doing with me today?" Morris's acting skills are a waste if he doesn't go to Hollywood.

"I'm going to the draft, man. Unexpectedly, An Jie suddenly became a little serious when he said this.

"I knew you could, I have served very few people in my life, but you ****** become one of them. Morris patted Anjie's chest hard.

"I really can't bear you on the Whirlwind Team, I can't bear you. Tryouts for NBA teams are about to begin, and I don't have much time to move around. I don't know when I'll wait until I come to see you. An Jie didn't expect that after sharing the good news with Morris, he didn't have the slightest joy at the moment.

"Don't be a sissy, play well in the NBA, and don't be blinded by the rich off-court life. You're Chinese and you haven't grown up in an American neighborhood, so be sure to be careful when you're famous. If you're playing too badly in the NBA, I'm embarrassed to admit that I've been your teammate. "Morris is a knife-mouthed tofu heart, how can he be willing to let this group of guys create good memories together.

"Alright, let's eat the rest of the bread, it tastes best when it's hot. "Morris has always been a rebellious and obnoxious guy, but this Chinese actually made him change so much.

Anjie spent the night with Morris in his room that day, and the two of them were like brothers who had lived together for many years. They are indeed brothers, brothers of different skin colors.

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Moslav has been flying all over the United States these days, and he has been in contact with many NBA teams, and they are all willing to let Anjie come to his team for a tryout. But Muslav knows that even that doesn't guarantee that Anjie will make it to the first round of the draft.

Whether it's for players or teams, the draft is a gamble with no clear future in sight. Anjie's stats are indeed very good, he can average 17.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game this season. However, data is not a criterion for NBA teams to select personnel, it can only play a certain auxiliary role. You know, there are a lot of guys who have gorgeous data in the NCAA, but when they get to the NBA, they completely sink.

Every team has kept their eyes peeled and is looking for the players they need most. But even if they have detailed player reports, they don't dare to assert whether a player can succeed in the NBA.

The draft is like the Las Vegas table, where it can be a lot of money or nothing. No one knows what awaits them, everything is unknown.

However, Divac's personal relationship with Moslav can give Anjie some extra security.

Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, Sacramento Kings. These three teams will certainly not turn a blind eye to Divac's recommendation.

Now, Muslav has just landed on New Orleans soil, and although Divac has been with the Hornets for the shortest, he is not completely out of power.

The Los Angeles Lakers are a fully formed team that is a strong contender for a championship. Moreover, the Lakers already have Andrew Bynum, a center who has been in the limelight recently, and Anjie may not have many opportunities in the Lakers. The Lakers have only one draft pick this season, and it's bound to be at the end of the second round. Such an order is absolutely unacceptable to Moslav, even if Los Angeles is a big market, but for all the above reasons, Moslav directly crossed the Lakers from the shortlist.

Next up is the Sacramento Kings, a team that has made Divac shine in the 21st century. Among other things, the Kings are preparing to retire Divac's No. 21 jersey next season, which is enough to show Divac's prestige in the Kings management. The Kings, with Kevin Martin at their core, are a team on the brink of the playoffs, and there is nothing on the roster that can compete with Angel. From a game opportunity perspective, the Kings are also an option.

Finally, there's the New Orleans Hornets, which have become a formidable force with the growth of the likes of Chris Paul and David West, and the addition of Peja Stojakovic. The Hornets are both immediate and full of potential, and are definitely a great place for Anjie to grow. But the biggest problem for the Hornets is that they may only have one draft pick at the end of the round, and before that, Anjie is likely to be picked by another team.

The team has to be contacted one by one, and Muslav is now in New Orleans to negotiate with the Hornets about Anjie's draft. Of course, this doesn't mean that the Hornets are special, and this is just one of many teams in Moslav who have been in contact with them. Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, New York Knicks...... More than a dozen teams have expressed interest in Anjie, and New Orleans is just one of them. It's just that because of Divac's relationship, the Hornets may be more sincere than other teams.

All sorts of changes are brewing, and no one yet knows who they're going to pick or who they're going to choose to make the bargaining chips. With the NBA playoffs just around the corner, the moves are getting bigger and bigger.

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