On October 1st, Chris? Mullin called his agent, Mitchell? Butler, discuss Zhou Xuan's signing. Eventually, the two sides signed a three-year, $5 million contract. To enhance the team's backcourt, the Warriors have been very generous. The $5 million contract is the largest offer the Warriors have ever made for a second-round rookie.

Grizzlies sign second-round rookie Mark for 10 million in three years? Gasol set a record and had a salary comparable to that of a lotto player. But Gasol Jr. is, after all, a Spanish starting center who has proven himself on the international stage, and many people are surprised and puzzled that Zhou Xuan received a three-year contract.

As soon as the news leaked, ESPN experts immediately said that the Warriors had completed the team's third stupid signing this year. Biedrins is a blue-collar center with a near-double-double, and Ellis will certainly be able to increase the team's backcourt firepower when he returns, and they can all contribute to the team. What can Zhou Xuan do? Maybe it's just posing for the camera, on the cover of entertainment weeklies and magazines. Even with his influence in China, he can't be like Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian.

Wesley, a columnist for the Houston Sports Newspaper, also publicly said that he was not optimistic about Zhou Xuan. "Ellis was injured, after Davis left, the Warriors lacked guards, so they gave Zhou Xuan a chance, of course, this is also for the Chinese market, but Zhou Xuan may not be able to adapt to the rhythm of the NBA, his strength is harder than Sun Yue, both of them are not good at shooting and scoring players, Sun Yue has more physical advantages, and is also good at defense, and can act as Kobe's substitute."

Wesley didn't know what to say, the Warriors wanted to sign longer and give Zhou Xuan a two-plus-two contract, but Mitchell insisted on signing for three years, and it didn't matter if the salary was less. Mitchell is very shrewd, and the attitude of the coaching staff has been very clear, let Zhou Xuan play as a starter in the new season, as long as he is not injured, the data under the run-and-bomb tactics is not bad, and he can sign a bigger one after the three-year contract expires.

In fact, Mullin doesn't have to give Zhou Xuan five million, other teams don't know Zhou Xuan's level, if the Warriors don't use him, it will be difficult for him to find a job. But Mullin, a star player who retired as a manager and valued talent and was willing to offer a contract worthy of Zhou Xuan. This is also a long-term plan, so that Zhou Xuan has a sense of belonging in the Warriors, and he is willing to renew his contract in the future.

On October 3, Nelson Sr. and Mullin held a high-profile press conference and showed the No. 12 jersey with Zhou Xuan.

In an interview, Nelson Sr. said: "Stephen is the kind of player the Warriors need, and he's going to be the team's starting guard for the new season. ”

Ellis is also a second-round rookie and has found his place under the coaching of Nelson Sr., and he is optimistic about people who are generally promising.

The reporter rushed to ask questions, and after the draft meeting, Zhou Xuan finally experienced the feeling of being surrounded by people again.

The black reporter asked, "Zhou, how do you feel about the successful signing of the Warriors?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "First of all, I would like to thank the general manager and head coach for giving me the opportunity to prove myself, the Warriors are a fast-paced team, which is very suitable for me to play my strengths, and I am confident to play well in the NBA." ”

A blonde reporter asked: "You're a Chinese player and you have a lot of Chinese fans watching, does that make you feel excited or put a lot of pressure on you?" ”

Zhou Xuan smiled: "I'm very excited to enter the NBA and be on the same stage with Yao Ming and others, and I can't wait to compete with them." There's no pressure, I just want to play good basketball. ”

The reporter asked: "How much playing time do you want to get in the new season?" ”

This is a trick, and if you don't answer well, the reporter may talk nonsense. Zhou Xuan thought for a while, and then said: "I obey the coach's arrangement in everything, and I will do my best to help the team win when I go on the field, and try not to pull the back legs of my predecessors." ”

Liu Kai, a Chinese journalist from Sina, also came and asked: "You said before that you are willing to represent the Chinese national team in international competitions, will you feel sorry to miss the Beijing Olympics?" ”

Zhou Xuan changed to Chinese: "Of course, it's a pity, but unfortunately no one invited me, I only played NBDL for two months before, probably not enough to prove my strength." The Warriors have two preseason games in China, and I'm looking forward to those two. ”

Suddenly, a reporter asked: "When you were in Los Angeles, you frequented the Olsen sisters' villa, and the media said that you lived there, which of them were you in a relationship?" ”

Zhou Xuan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "We are good friends, that's all, it has been said after the draft meeting, and the entertainment media has reported it many times." We didn't have a lot of age difference and we had a common language, so we just got together and played. ”

The Olsen sisters said much the same in previous interviews, and other reporters didn't feel the need to ask again. At the draft, the two sisters attended the draft together just to build momentum for him. Although he was only drafted in the second round, he was one of the rookies who got the most attention. Now that the three have clarified their relationship, many people will be happy, the little rich sisters are still single, and Los Angeles is estimated to be lively again.

Zhou Xuan then added, "I want to give special thanks to Ashley and Mary. Kate, when I was at my lowest, they were the ones who encouraged me and helped me. I haven't been in the U.S. for a long time, and I don't have many friends, so they care about me the most. I will cherish this relationship forever. ”

A Chinese reporter asked, "Would you consider playing CBA in the future?" ”

Zhou Xuan did not have the hypocrisy of other stars, and said bluntly: "The first choice must be to play in the NBA, and I will not consider the CBA until I can't play in the NBA." ”

The Chinese reporter asked, "Do you have any advice for Chinese basketball?" ”

Zhou Xuan said sincerely: "Some Chinese players are very talented, and compared with European and American players, there is only a gap in physical condition, and their shooting and skills are not bad. Hone more basic skills and team awareness, I don't know what the situation in China is now, I hope they can have a good growth environment, don't be buried talent. ”

The blonde reporter asked, "The first opponent of the Warriors in the preseason is the Hornets, and you will face Chris?" Paul, what do you think? ”

Zhou Xuan smiled: "I hope to learn something from him, he is a good opponent to verify himself." ”

The female reporter asked: "Last season, Paul's efficiency value was second in the league, the statistics are amazing, and many people say that he deserves to win the regular season MVP more than Kobe, what do you think?" ”

Paul is a super point guard and is very close to the MVP of the regular season, but the Lakers traded Paul back in an incredible way in the middle of the game, with the least price? Gasol, the record surpassed the Hornets. In terms of the lineup, the Hornets only rely on six or seven people in the rotation, and the bench depth is very poor, which makes many people more inclined to Paul to win the MVP. Zhou Xuanzhi said that this question could not be answered casually, otherwise it would offend people, he thought for a moment and said: "The Lakers got the best record last season, and Kobe's data is also very beautiful, and the league's criteria for selecting MVP have always been a combination of record and data, I think Kobe Bryant deserves to be elected." Of the players I personally love, Nash is the first choice and I want to be like him. ”

"What are your goals for the new season?"

"Help the team make the playoffs." Zhou Xuan is colored. It would be too discouraged to say that there is no goal, and since the team Mullin and Nelson Sr. have set their goals in the playoffs, he is not afraid of being called arrogant.

Another male reporter asked, "Who is the boss of the current Warriors?" ”

This is also a sensitive topic, Zhou Xuan smiled: "You mean the core of the team, right?" Stephen, of course? Jackson, I think he's an underrated star player. His stats were already beautiful last season, and if we can make the playoffs this year, I think he should be an All-Star. In terms of strength, he is definitely a star. ”

In the team, Zhou Xuan has established a good popularity and recognized the situation. Margeti has no intention of competing for the top spot, and Harrington and Biedrins can't compete if they want to. Because Zhou Xuan can help the team improve its strength, Jackson has made it clear that he wants to cover him. NBA elders instruct newcomers to buy things, run errands, and carry bags are common things. Zhou Xuan was also very discerning to help Jackson do some small things. No matter what industry you are, it's a must to have a good relationship with the boss.

According to Azubuike, Jackson complained about the All-Star selection last year, and he always wanted to be an All-Star, and he was satisfied even if he only had one time in his career. Zhou Xuan mentioned the matter of the Star Game here, and by the way, he helped Jackson hype it up, he must be very happy.

The interview ended quickly. Old Nelson who was watching felt that Zhou Xuan was really good at talking, and he would definitely be able to have a good relationship with his teammates in the locker room.

In China, Zhou Xuan's family has also changed. Five million is an astonishing number, the couple were stupid when they received Zhou Xuan's call, and the borrowed account was easily repaid with the money sent back.

In the past, the family couldn't borrow money, but now many people have broken through the threshold and rushed to his house to give gifts and congratulations; In the past, Zhou Gaozhuo couldn't make much money as a chef, but now the owner of the hotel has promoted him and wants to talk about cooperation with him; In the past, some parents in Martha's class said that she was not responsible and went to the school to complain that she lost her job, but now the principal personally visits her and wants to invite her back, and some people come to her to ask her to do holiday counseling to educate their children to become talents......

The number of relatives and friends is often related to the status of the person, and the Zhou family has long been aware of this. The leader died a family member, and all three rows of people in the crematorium arrived. When a poor person dies and a family member holds a funeral, the work unit sends a representative to deliver a wreath, and the neighbor shows up and throws down a hundred yuan, and there is not even a person willing to help. Zhou Xuan's success in the United States gave them the feeling that one person knew that the chicken dog had ascended to heaven.

Zhou Gaoming, the eldest brother who has always been on the wrong path with Zhou Gaozhuo, also came to the door. Before Zhou Xuan's grandfather died, his property was basically taken away by Zhou Gaoming. When Zhou Xuan went to the United States, Zhou Gaoming was sarcastic and sarcastic, saying that he was daydreaming, and now he is cheeky and comes back to kiss, saying that he wants to open a hotel abroad, and asked Zhou Xuan if he can help find some way. As a result, the buttocks didn't sit hot, so the old couple drove out of the old couple with the things they had taken when they came.

Among the gifts brought by Zhou Gaoming was a bottle of wine that Zhou Gaozhuo bought for his father back then, but the old man was reluctant to drink it and was robbed by him. Aged Moutai, the longer the better, in order to remember the year he specially put a label at the bottom of the bottle, as soon as he recognized the label, he remembered what the attitude of the eldest brother was towards the living father, and finally toughened it again, and no longer planned to pay attention to this scoundrel who only looked at money and did not admit his feelings.

The couple didn't want to get involved in too many things, and the first task now was to take the time to practice more English, even if they didn't go to live in the United States, they would have to see Zhou Xuan in the future.