Tim. Cassel retired, Blavin. Nate leaves, Sean. Livingston's contract expires. Everything for the Clippers is in Zhou Xuan and Mitchell. Butler was expected. The Clippers are indeed prepared to sign Zhou Xuan with the 35th pick in the second round. However, in the second round of the election show, there were variables.

All because of a person who is even more unlucky than Zhou Xuan - DeAndrew. Jordan!

At this moment, their fates were intertwined.

Previously, experts predicted that Jordan Jr. would make it to the lottery because he resembled the shorter Tyson. Chandler, and some people see him as Howard Jr., Bynum Jr. Jordan sat in the green room and waited, but waited until the second round before hearing anyone call his name. Now Jordan's face is greener than the green house, and after vomiting a liter of blood, he has begun to vomit bile, the whole Hulk.

The two Clippers management hesitated. Defenders can be found in the summer free agency, and if Jordan Jr. is drafted, it is equivalent to making a big bargain, and using second-round picks to get a person who may enter the lottery, how can this opportunity be missed? And Chalmers, a point guard with a good evaluation, also fell to the second round, and it seems that it is better to choose him than to choose Zhou Xuan.

When the 34 Timberwolves drafted Chalmers, Elgin. Baylor finally made up his mind and submitted his team's selection.

With the 35th pick, the Clippers drafted DeAndrew. Jordan"! When he heard this, Zhou Xuan felt that his heart was hammered hard.

Mitchell's face was also ugly, and he said embarrassedly: "Stephen...... I ......"

"It's okay, I don't blame you, it's normal for the Clippers to re-elect Jordan." Zhou Xuan quickly analyzed the reason and said with a wry smile: "We never thought that Jordan would set a record for the longest time sitting in the small green house in NBA history. ”

"If only you could think so, if they want you, they can trade." In fact, Mitchell felt that Zhou Xuan was already difficult to be selected.

'I'll be drafted by other teams, we've been very successful and there will definitely be teams that will consider my commercial value.' Zhou Xuan looked at the two sisters and sighed softly.

"Maybe you'll be drafted by New York, who likes players like you." Ashley smiled.

"It's a shame that New York doesn't have a draft pick in the second round, and the 58 Lakers have a pick, so it would be nice to wait until then." Mitchell always wants to maximize the benefits and has analyzed the situation early.

Zhou Xuan continued to wait, and soon reached the 40th pick, and then the 50th pick...... During this time, he didn't even bother to listen to people. There are only the last ten places left, his face is silent, and people can't see his eyes under his sunglasses, in fact, he is about to go crazy.

Although the draft cannot completely decide the fate of the players, it is very tormenting nerves, which is a kind of recognition, and losing the draft is a very shameless thing. The Olsen sisters came forward to praise him and make him beautiful, if he was not selected, what would he say on the news tomorrow?

"Why haven't you chosen me yet? It doesn't matter which team it is, it doesn't matter if you can't sign a guaranteed contract, give me a chance to play and I'll prove myself! I'm not an ordinary person, I have a higher IQ than Nash! Are these scouts in the water? Zhou Xuan shouted in his heart.

Suddenly, he heard his own name, like a heavenly sound. "Houston Rockets, the 54th pick, selected guard Zhou Xuan!"

Rocket! Actually a rocket? Yao Ming's team? Zhou Xuan felt so unreal. If he is asked to choose his favorite team to join, the Rockets will definitely rank in the top three.

"Don't be in a daze, it's your turn to go up." Ashley gently twisted the back of Zhou Xuan's hand.

Zhou Xuan stood up, Ashley also stood up and gave him a hug, Mary stood up from the other side, acting more boldly, raising her toes and kissing him lightly on the cheek, Zhou Xuan felt too happy.

The cameras of the reporters at the scene were all on them, and the flash flashed wildly. It was obviously the second round, but Zhou Xuan took off his sunglasses and handed them to Mitchell to hold, and the sensational effect caused by walking on stage was no less than that of the champion Yuanxiu.

He wore a hat that symbolized the rookie, and David. Stern shook his hand.

"You're a great young man, the pick doesn't speak for itself, and the NBA expects you to prove your worth." Stern said. He likes players like Zhou Xuan very much, and he attracted the camera to himself in a high-profile manner, and he has long hoped that China can produce such a person to improve the influence of the NBA and further open up the Chinese market.

"Thank you!"

Zhou Xuan didn't cry at the draft scene, smiled and waved at the camera, accepting the applause at the scene.

Far away in China, his parents were crying. Zhou Gaozhuo and Ma Sha saw that Zhou Xuan was selected, and they unconsciously shed tears. Four years ago, when a family of three watched the Olympics at home, they didn't understand why someone would cry when they won the Olympic championship, but it turned out to be tears of joy after trying their best to finally achieve their dream.

When they saw news that Zhou Xuan's family background might be very good, they wanted to cry when they went to study in the United States quietly. Maybe everyone thinks that it is easy for Zhou Xuan to join the NBA, so easy that people can't believe it, only parents know how much their children have paid and how difficult it is in the United States. One year into the professional team, two years into the NBA, people only see his scenery, who knows the hardships behind him? Living in a cheap apartment for a long time, even if it is windy and rainy and he can't go out to play, he will practice his feel with his wrist plucking at home, what kind of persistence is that? They are so proud of their son!

Returning to their seats, Mitchell and Zhou Xuan clapped their hands and praised, "Do you know the way?" Just now I had the illusion that you are the champion. ”

"My next goal is to beat the champions." Zhou Xuan was in high spirits. Derek. Rose is also a point guard, and as long as he is sure of his position on the team, he will be on the court.

"If you're going to Houston, we're going to have to support you on TV, didn't we say on the Clippers?" Ashley sighed, "Forget it, it looks like you want to partner with Yao Ming." ”

"If I go back to Los Angeles and don't stay in a hotel, how about I go to your house and cook for me?" Zhou Xuan smiled: "You are my best friends in the United States, it may be a bit numb to say this, but because of you, I feel that I have a home in Los Angeles." ”

"If it wasn't for 'you,' it would be a bit of a confession." Ashley punched Zhou Xuan. "It's decided, before you leave, you have to cook for us at home."

"Well, summer league is just a few days, preseason camp doesn't start until the end of September, and I'm going to be in Los Angeles for a few months. But a little bit I want to change. Zhou Xuan said lightly.

"What?"

"I want to break the contract and cook for you for free. I hope it's for my friends, not for the relationship between the boss and the staff, and if I'm not available, I'll do it for Nathan, who has learned a lot of dishes now. After being selected by the Rockets, Zhou Xuan felt that the economic pressure was not so great, with Yao Ming here, Chinese fans have always regarded the Rockets as their home team, and he should be able to eat there. In this case, he didn't want to make any more money from the Olsen family, which would seem very raw.

"If you don't make any money, we won't be polite to you." Ashley turned her head to look at Mary and saw that she had been in a daze, and asked, "Hey, what do you want?" Why don't you say anything? ”

"Huh? I'm wondering what he's going to do with the Rockets, which seem to be quite strong. Mary panicked. She was distracted, Zhou Xuan wanted to break her head, and she didn't know what she was doing just now.

At the end of the conference, Zhou Xuan met Daryl, the general manager of the rocket. Morey, the guy who was taller than him but didn't play any basketball.

Morey had a kind face and seemed to be easy to get along with, he shook hands with Zhou Xuan and smiled, "Stephen." I'm glad I've drafted you, and in the upcoming summer league in Las Vegas, as long as you play at a high level, the team will consider signing you. You are Chinese and have a certain advantage, take advantage of this opportunity, I am looking forward to seeing you and Yao Ming partner in the new season. ”

Zhou Xuan said: "I will prove myself." ”

In the past, it may have been difficult for him to stay with the Rockets, but during this time, his outside shooting practice has improved and strengthened his confidence. The Rockets take Yao Ming as the core, focusing on the combination of inside and outside, and letting Yao Ming play alone with low-post passes is the first thing that guards should do well. Maddy's outside blocking offense is the team's second tactic, and after attracting defense, perimeter players should pay attention to running and shooting three-pointers. If the long-range shot is not sure, it is not the type that the Rockets like.

"Go for it." After only two words, Morey was going to find Donte. Green, Zhou Xuan returned to Sister Olsen.

"That's it? It's fast. Ashley looked at Morey's back and said, "What did you say?" ”

"It's just polite words, welcome me to join and so on, and I have to play well in the summer league, so it's about what kind of contract I can sign, just wait for notice in Los Angeles." Zhou Xuan breathed a long sigh of relief.

Mary suddenly asked, "Do you like Houston?" ”

Zhou Xuan nodded and said, "With Yao Ming here, can I not like it?" It was the home of the Chinese fans, he and Maddie were very good, Battier and Scola were also good players, and they could win the championship with them. But it's too early to tell. ”

"If you're famous, how about modeling for our company? You can also ask Anne to take pictures of you. Ashley laughed.

"As long as you ask, I will definitely agree."

"If you don't want to do it, come to Los Angeles to find us, you can do photography very well." Mary said lightly.

This is a bit embarrassing, but her eyes are very sincere, and Zhou Xuan knows that she has good intentions. "My goal is to be an All-Star, and when I retire, I'll think about photography."

"Let's go to dinner, I know that there is a very good restaurant in New York, I have eaten Chinese food for a long time, let's try French food today, right?" Ashley suggested.

"Okay, but I'm going to call home first."

"Use my phone." Ashley gave her phone to Zhou Xuan.

The Olsen sisters often make long-distance calls when talking about business, and there are also international calls, Zhou Xuan will not be polite for this little thing, so he dialed the number after taking it.

The phone was connected, and it was very chaotic at home, and it was obviously morning, but it was like a party. Zhou Gaozhuo answered the phone. Hearing his family's voice, Zhou Xuan suddenly felt that his eyes were sour, and he said after a while: "Dad, I did it......"