The news that the Whirlwind had defeated the Wildcats was like throwing a small rock into the ocean, only to make a slight splash, and it was quickly swallowed up by the huge waves. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Anything can happen in the regular season, whether it's Duke or North Carolina, everyone has a time when they lose in the regular season. What's more, the Whirlwind team just won by three points. Even if you play again, no one can guarantee that you can win again.

As a result, the attention of the Iowa State Cyclones and Anjie fell back to the bottom of the ocean just one day later. However, only Ricard and Moore know about the entire team, and it is a sure thing that their team will once again make headlines in various media outlets.

The reason Ricard and Moore would be so sure was because of the conversation that took place in the office yesterday afternoon.

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Back to yesterday afternoon.

As Riccard pushed open the office door, Moore was talking to the man who had come to apply. Rickard turned his gaze to the candidate, and he was speechless in astonishment.

"I think you must be the head coach of the team, Mr. George Ricard, we just talked about you. Seeing that Rickard was staring blankly at him, the candidate took the initiative to stand up and prepare to shake Riccard's hand.

Just as when Ricard looked at Anjie, when the candidate stood up, Ricard had to raise his head as much as possible to see the other person's face. In front of the applicant, Riccard and Moore looked like dwarves from the Western fantasy world.

The candidate's face was a little old, and his face was covered with scum. The main feature is his terrifying height, and it feels like his head is almost reaching the ceiling of the office. With a kind smile, he bent down and held out his right hand in a friendly manner.

Riccard still couldn't believe his eyes, and he mechanically reached out and shook it gently.

He was about to speak, only to find himself stammering, like the doorman Austin Sr.

"Please..... please, are you....... are you... Mr. Vlad Divac?" Ricard wanted to slap himself a few times, and such a stammering question was simply degrading to his manners.

"I'm the one who wants to serve you. Divac remained friendly and didn't put on a show because he was a celebrity.

Who is Vlad Divac? I think only a small number of basketball fans don't know the name of this man.

At the age of just 12, Divac began playing professionally as a centre-forward in his home country, the former Lanslav. In 1986, when he was only 18 years old, Divac was selected for the former Lanslav national team, and in the same year, he won the third place in the international basketball championship with the team, which also gave the world the first recognition of this young man full of potential. In 1987 and 1988, he won the third place in the European Basketball Championship and the second place in the Seoul Olympics with the national team.

After nine years in the former Lanslav professional league, he is only 21 years old. Divac may have made a name for himself in Europe, but his goals don't stop there. So in that year, he decided to go to a higher stage, and he set his sights on that basketball temple in a distant land, the NBA.

Therefore, in 1989, when Divac was not yet 22 years old, he resolutely chose to participate in the NBA draft, and was successfully selected by the giant Los Angeles Lakers with the 26th pick in the first round of the draft that year, and began his long NBA career.

After just one season in the NBA, he became the starting center for the Los Angeles Lakers and played all of the games that season.

In the '94-95 season, Divac, who had been in the NBA for many years, had proven that he would never lose to any opponent even when playing at the highest level of competition. You must know that in those days, the best center in the league was a big one, and Divac survived as an international player in a league full of strong players. That season, Divac continued to play all of the games that season as a starter, averaging 16 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Among them, the average of 4.1 assists per game is very impressive among centers.

The Lakers, who had O'Neal, traded Divac as a bargaining chip for a high school rookie selected by the Hornets, Kobe Bryant.

In his two years with the Hornets, he had a good performance, but he was buried among the stars.

After two seasons with the Hornets, Divac was traded by the team again. This time, he came to the Sacramento Kings. This time, however, Divac has rejuvenated itself and has once again entered the limelight.

Adelman's Princeton system with the Kings has made Divac shine in it, and when it comes to a center who can pass the ball, the first name that most people can think of is Divac. He also went through six seasons of his career with the glorious Kings back then.

In the final season of his career, Divac was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers again, where he became teammates with Kobe Bryant, a high school prodigy with whom he swapped clubs. After the Lakers' 04-05 season ended, Divac chose to retire, which can be regarded as a return to his roots. He started his NBA career in Los Angeles and ended his NBA career in Los Angeles in the same way.

As a 2.16-meter-tall center, he is best known for his passing skills, and in addition, Divac can also be said to be the grandfather of the NBA fake wrestling world. NBA veteran P.J. Brown even commented that Divac may be the best player in history at faking falls. Instead of justifying this, Divac happily admitted it. He also said that he would do this when he felt that the referee had made a mistake and caused him to suffer. That being said, he's definitely one of the big villains in the NBA.

At the time of Divac's retirement, only six players in the NBA had 13,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists and 1,500 blocks at the same time. Divac was one of those six. If you don't have an idea of these numbers, let's take a look at the names of five other people who have achieved them. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakim Olajuwon, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Shaquille O'Neal. Seeing Divac with these names, you can probably guess Divac's place in NBA history.

And at the moment, the legendary center of European basketball is standing in front of Ricard and Moore so alive.

"Well, then, the purpose of Mr. Divac's trip is ......," Ricard did not dare to say aloud.

"I'm here to apply for the position of center coach in this team. Divac said his wishes indifferently.

"Boom!" Rickard felt his mind go blank. What an international joke is a figure like Divac to be his own center coach?

"But why is that..... a small NCAA team like ours can't meet your requirements financially. ”

"Of course I'm not doing this job for the money, but for the Asian center in your team. Speaking of the key points, Divac's expression began to become serious.

"Anjie, I admit that he has a lot of potential, but I still can't imagine that you would come to him specifically to mentor him. Rickard couldn't figure out in his mind what reason Divac could provide guidance to Anjie. In the entire NCAA and even the NBA, there are more potential young people than Anjie.

"Actually, I was there yesterday when it was played. I'm here to see what kind of abilities Michael Beasley has that all of them. But I found that my eyes were completely drawn to the starting center of your team. Divac began to recall his impressions of Anjie last night.

"His first impression was that he was tall and thin, like his compatriot Yao Ming when he first entered the NBA, and like me when I first entered the NBA. So he's not one of those centers who only plays physically? ”

"He didn't disappoint me during the race, he's a very technical and very smart guy. Although his opponent is not strong, he also has some problems with his technical movements. But as one of the few traditional centers in American basketball right now, he's special enough. And then, the fake fall when he was entangled with his opponent made me completely like this guy. At this, Divac smirked. When he was in the league back then, he didn't even know whether the fall was real or fake, let alone the referee. As the saying goes, drama is like life, and he himself is completely immersed in his performance.

Ricard was also a little speechless when he heard this, this old demon still has a soft spot for fake falls.

"I think he has a lot of potential and a very good way of playing. If I look at Yao Ming, who has a similar style of play, if I coach him correctly, he will definitely be able to make a difference in the NCAA and even in the NBA. At this, Divac's tone was full of confidence.

"But, Mr. Divac. There are so many talents in this circle, and there are even a lot of potential players among the athletes from your home country. Why do you have a soft spot for Anjie?" Riccard saw that Divac was so easy-going, and his nervousness calmed down a little. At least now he won't stutter anymore.

"Do you believe in feelings? The young basketball players in our country are really good, but I don't want to coach anyone who they are based on. In An Jie, I not only saw the technique, but also the ruthlessness in his bones, the potential of the bad guy who did not hesitate to use fake falls for the sake of the ball. Perhaps they Chinese are naturally so humble and peaceful, so his characteristics in this area have not been released. Now, I want to unleash his restraints and unleash the demonic potential within him. A center forward who has good technique and a strong body at the same time is likely to be successful. But if he's a court-of-the-court villain while having the first two things, I think he's a much better deterrent under the basket. Although Yao Ming is very strong, he is still the object that every player dares to bully and challenge. On the other hand, let's take a look at O'Neal, although Yao Ming can play on par with O'Neill in terms of strength. But just because O'Neill is also a damn bastard, his deterrent power on the inside is much higher than Yao Ming's. Everyone's first instinct when they saw O'Neill was to get out of the way, and no one wanted to provoke him. Yao Ming was a humble and kind person by nature, and only occasionally broke out. However, Anjie, he was born a demon!"

But ...... "Even with what Divac said, Ricard could not convince himself.

"Don't be Mr. Ricard, I've made up my mind. I'm not Anjie's personal coach, but the center coach of this team. In other words, I will also help the rest of the team as much as possible, and you will not lose money on this deal, is there anything to hesitate?"

Rickard didn't know that Divac not only saw Yao Ming in his youth in Anjie, but also saw the shadow of himself when he was young. As an international player, he knows how difficult it is to survive in American basketball. Who doesn't want to see their mantle and spirit circulate, and who doesn't want to see their legend continue to play out in the NBA. This is the biggest reason why Divac wants to teach Anjie.

"All right, Mr. Divac. You've got that to say, and I really don't have a reason to refuse you. "Anyway, having Divac as the centre forward coach for this group of young people is only good for the team.

"I think it's necessary for someone of your stature to hold a press conference for your joining. Old Moore was on the side to remind of an overlooked issue.

"Well, I don't think so. "Divac doesn't really have much interest in these programs.

"No, no, there has to be a press conference. If you are so sincere, Mr. Divac, we must show the respect we deserve. Ricard added.

Even if they all raised this matter to the level of respect, then Divac would be respectful rather than obedient. He did not refuse, but readily agreed to the offer.

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Wu Hua, led by his guide Robert Cox, has arrived at the entrance of the University of Iowa gymnasium. However, the two of them were denied an interview by the old doorman Austin.

Coach Ricard said that the team is still training behind closed doors. All idle people are not allowed to enter. ”

Helpless, Wu Hua and the guide could only return the same way, preparing to come to the entrance of the gymnasium early tomorrow early tomorrow to block Ricard or Anjie.

Unwilling Wu Hua walked halfway and glanced back at the gymnasium that he couldn't enter, but this time, he saw Coach Ricard standing at the door of the gymnasium, shaking hands with a tall white man and saying goodbye.

Even though the white man was wearing sunglasses, as a basketball reporter sent to the United States, Wu Hua still recognized the man at a glance, Vlad Divac!

Wu Hua hurriedly raised the camera in his hand and clicked and patted. He wanted to rush back to the gymnasium and do an interview about what had just happened. But before him, Ricard had already walked through the doors of the basketball arena, and Divac had also gotten away in a black Mercedes sedan.

"What did you just shoot? Wu Hua's colleague and guide Cox asked puzzled.

"Get ready, Cox, we're going to have to interview Coach Rickard tomorrow. This place, it's about to have big news. "As a professional basketball journalist, he smells breaking news here. It seems that this "labor tour" is really in the right place.