As Wayne expected, when they returned to Stillwater with the NCAA championship trophy, the town felt like it was stuffed up.

While the NCAA championship doesn't have the extravagant event of a championship parade, which costs millions of dollars.

But on the way from the airport to the school, the players sitting in the team's bus also experienced the feeling of a championship parade.

Back at school and putting the championship trophy in the showroom, the Cowboys' legendary '03-04 season was officially over.

Old Sutton reluctantly looked at the players who had made him work a miracle, and he couldn't open his mouth to announce the dissolution of the team.

Finally, he hugged everyone before reluctantly saying, "Next, you can have a good rest, Legends." ”

Of course, not everyone is gone after the team is disbanded.

Wayne and Tony, two Cowboys players who are about to participate in the draft this year and have a good chance of being drafted in the first round, were called to the office by the elder Sutton.

Looking at his two proudest players this season, Old Sutton was extremely proud.

Wayne and Tony are going to the NBA, which is Sutton's glory, but it also hurts him.

That's where college coaches struggle the most.

No matter how good the players they develop, eventually they are going to leave.

Coaches want their players to play in the NBA and become big stars.

But on the other hand, I wish they could stay forever......

Old Sutton sighed, this is not the first time he has produced players who can play in the NBA.

But no matter how many times you go through, parting is always sad.

"The next time you play in an official game, you're going to be a professional.

This summer, you have to be ready. Even though you're the champion of college basketball, you've won the Final Four MOP, which represents the highest honor.

But professional basketball, and all the games you've played before, are two different concepts.

It's more barbaric there, and it's more brutal. There is nothing that will leave you there, and everything you want must be done with your own hands. ”

Sutton spoke in a very serious manner, and he had to urge Wayne and Tony to get ready.

Because professional basketball ...... Several of Sutton's lovers have been caught in the whirlpool.

One of the most recognizable elders in the history of the Cowboys, "Big Country" Bryant. Rivers was drafted with the sixth highest pick in 1995.

In his first year in the NBA, Rivers averaged 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, becoming the Grizzlies' interior pillar and being named to the All-Rookie Second Team.

In his third year of career, Rivers improved his stats to 16.3 points per game plus 7.9 rebounds. And in a game against the Celtics, he swept away a career-high of 41 points and 12 rebounds!

Then-Celtics coach Rick Brown. Speaking after the game, Pitino said: "Reeves is a great basketball player who can quickly spot where the ball is going and then create a lot of space in the box. I believe he has the potential to become a superstar! ”

After that, he was offered a six-year, 61.8 million contract by the Grizzlies. The combination with Raheem and Bibby is considered the hope of the Grizzlies.

At that time, Rivers was very popular, and the jersey sales were among the best.

Old Sutton was also very happy, thinking that he could finally see his disciple shine in the professional arena.

Then, there is no then.

After 1998, Rivers, who should have been at the top, began to decline due to injury problems.

After the Grizzlies relocated to Memphis for the '01-02 season, Rivers didn't even play a single game for the team due to injury.

Finally in 2002, Rivers had to announce his retirement. The Grizzlies' star of hope, after only three highlight seasons, fell like a shooting star.

Now, it's only two years before Rivers retires. However, few people remember the Big Mac that wreaked havoc in Vancouver in the restricted area.

Paul. Gasol became the idol of the new generation of Grizzlies, Bryant. Rivers was completely buried in the dust of history, never to be mentioned again.

This is professional basketball, watching your proud disciples go from college dominance to the league and then fall and become unpopular...... Old Sutton was really worried.

And Rivers was one of the luckier ones, at least he had his own highlights, albeit briefly.

Most college players enter professional basketball without even a brief peak and disappear.

Sutton doesn't want a similar tragedy to appear in Wayne and Tony. Aaron.

"We'll be ready, coach." Wayne nodded, knowing that Sutton was worried about their future.

However, Wayne, as a "person who has come over", is very relieved about this.

Really, don't worry too much.

The leading guard who will attack the city for you in the future will make many of the league's top scorers feel embarrassed and scold, and it will become a nightmare for countless players.

If history doesn't turn around, he'll even retire his jersey in Memphis.

As for themselves...... Wayne didn't know what he could be a mess of.

But if he is drafted in the first round and gets the "Man of Steel" badge, he should not end as tragically as his predecessor Rivers.

"So, have you all found your agent? Your next draft, tryouts, and summer training, including business operations and dealing with the media, are too busy to do alone.

Listen, you can't just mess around, he has a huge impact on your career. If you need it, I can help you with that. ”

After Old Sutton finished speaking, Mr. Tony showed an expression of "what, what is it said".

Although he knew that he was looking for an agent, Tony had no plan at all.

He originally wanted to win the championship and wander for a long time, and then slowly arrange other things.

But now it seems that there are quite a lot of things, and there is no time to waste at all.

Well, for a player like Mr. Tony, who is not very high-turned, it still takes a while to adapt to the turn from a pure basketball environment.

The NCAA doesn't have so much trouble, just play your ball and it's over.

But professional basketball isn't that simple.

"I have a candidate who reached out to me on the day of the final, and I have already made an appointment with him to meet tomorrow." Wayne then told him all about his conversation with Schwartz.

"Jeff. Schwartz? Well...... In recent years, he has made a name for himself in the circle. As far as I know, Paul. Pierce and Kidd are both his clients, right? Old Sutton gave Wayne an approving look.

It comes with the physique of attracting well-known managers, which can save Wayne a lot of trouble.

Yes, Wayne is a Chinese player.

The dividends of the Chinese market may not be obvious in the NCAA, but in professional circles, no one will let go of such a player with a special background.

"Yes, and if nothing else, Emeka. Okafor should sign him as well. I think he's pretty good, but of course we'll have to talk to him tomorrow after we meet. ”

Beside Wayne, Mr. Tony's eyes were straight.

You've done so much kid in just one day?

So what did I do?

Oh, patronizing and picking up the toilet and throwing up......

They are all good teammates, why is the gap so big......

In fact, Tony is okay, at least he knows the process of the draft, but he hasn't had time to prepare yet.

Back then, "Birdman" Anderson announced that he was going to participate in the draft, but he didn't know that the draft was going to be registered.

And then...... Well, he came to the CBA to make his debut.

"Tony, want to be with me? It just so happens that you haven't found the right broker either. At this point, Wayne suddenly turned his head and asked Tony.

"Huh? Together? Well, I don't know, will people sign a contract with me? Besides, I don't have any money right now. ”

Mr. Tony, like Wayne, is a poor old man.

"I'll ask tomorrow, and after talking to him, I'll be the first to give you news."

"Oh...... So...... Please, Wayne. ”

"What are you talking about, it's a matter of effort. Besides, your business is mine, leave it to me" Wayne patted Tony on the back.

Suddenly, Mr. Tony was moved.

Thinking about it, I still have a grudge for the Christmas pizza, it's ...... I'm not a thing at all!

Mr. Tony made up his mind at that time to invite Wayne to pizza every Christmas in the future!

Well, of course he didn't know, if he and Wayne signed to the same agent and trained together in the summer, Wayne would be able to continue to brush up on him.

After so many months of accumulation, Wayne is not much closer to the 500,000 growth points needed to level up.

If you can continue to train with Tony this summer, you will definitely be able to upgrade before the draft.

It would be nice to be able to level up before the tryout!

That's why Wayne needs to keep Tony around!

Not only can you meet your own needs, but also send a favor.

Isn't that wonderful!

Mr. Tony is still too simple in front of Wayne, who is a man in two lives.

We're about to separate, and of course Wayne and Tony have to go through a million more wonderful hand-to-hand fights.

This strong brotherhood is so reluctant.

The next day, Schwartz showed up at the gate of the Ohio University on time.

He had come to pick up Wayne, and when the driver got out of the car to open the door for Wayne, Wayne was really a little unaccustomed to it.

This treatment, those who don't know still think I'm the champion.

The first time he saw Schwartz, Wayne had a crush on him.

Because Schwartz's appearance belongs to the more kind type.

But behind his smile, you can feel his wisdom.

"Hello Wei, I'm glad you took the time to meet me. Congratulations, you have no regrets in your college career. As soon as he got in the car, Schwartz greeted Wayne very kindly.

After a while, the car arrived at the café that had been booked for a long time.

Wayne walked in and found that there was no one in the café!

He glanced at Schwartz suspiciously, and Schwartz seemed to be able to guess Wayne's thoughts: "In order to facilitate negotiations, I have contracted this store today, so it is quieter."

If you don't like it, we can change it. ”

"Uh...... Very well, Mr. Schwartz, here it is. Wayne pouted, it was inhuman.

Once seated, ordered coffee and some snacks, Schwartz got straight to the point.

"I'm not going to waste your time, Wayne. I'm here to cooperate with you. I am very optimistic about your strength and the huge market behind you.

I think I can maximize your business value. Of course, it can also escort your career. ”

Schwartz was quite frank and did not brag about Wayne, but directly said that he was optimistic about the Chinese market.

"You're a very motivated player with a lot of potential, and I'm optimistic about your development in the NBA.

In business, I am also confident that you will succeed. I know, the pale words are not convincing, but if you feel that my service is bad after the draft, you can always replace me.

I can sign you a short-term contract and serve you until the end of the draft. After the draft, if you're satisfied, we'll sign a long-term contract.

I want to tell you what I can do for you.

As I said on the phone, you can leave training, tryouts and business activities to me.

I can give you a detailed summer plan in a few days, revised according to your satisfaction. ”

Schwartz is very confident, and he believes that only sincerity can be exchanged for trust.

"Hmm...... I'm willing to believe in you first. If we can, we can look at the model contract. Wayne didn't want to be verbose, and the key now was to find an agent and start arranging summer plans as soon as possible.

You have to know one thing, agent, you don't care how good he is, he also works for the players.

The players are the bosses.

No, Wayne will change.

Bill. Duffy, Jeff. Austin, Mark. Battlestein ...... The spare tire has.

"Hahaha, I like your crispness and directness, Wayne. I will not fail your trust. ”

"By the way, Mr. Schwartz, I have a ...... Small proposal. My teammate, Tony. Aaron, you should know him. He doesn't have a manager yet, so I wonder if you can help him too. ”

Schwartz took an unhurried sip of coffee, then smiled slowly, "Is this one of your conditions?" ”

"Yes and no, I hope he makes it to the draft. In the summer, I hope to train with him as well. ”

"In that case, of course I won't refuse. Tony's affairs are also left to me, and I will contact him and visit him personally. ”

Schwartz vs. Tony. Allen's commercial value is not very promising, but mosquito meat is also meat, and there is no harm in Schwartz signing Tony.

Besides, if this can win Wayne over, he'll have to sign it even more.

"Really? That's great. But...... Are you really busy with a draft event that is in charge of so many players at once? Wayne did the math, as far as he knew, Schwartz was now in charge of three rookies.

"Hahaha, it seems that you don't know enough about my abilities, Wei. It doesn't matter, you'll get to know it later. If you're not in a hurry, let's finish the snacks. ”

Wayne nodded, savoring the delicate little snack in front of him.

He had to eat a good time, because if nothing else, there should not be many opportunities for him to eat and drink freely.