For Stephenson, the day was anything but pleasant.

In the NBA, he found that he didn't seem to be that strong. After all, the NBA is the highest level basketball league in the world, and the most successful basketball players in the world are those who play there.

But Stephenson never expected that he would lose so completely in the Development League.

At full-time, Reims. Stephenson looked up at the big screen. 12-26, he beat Link in scoring!

Throughout the game, Link's scoring looked lacklustre. Except for a dunk after a cut, Link's scoring style is very ordinary, mostly shooting.

However, he scored a game-high 26 points in this unpretentious way. The most terrifying thing is that Stephenson actually scored only 12 points in an NBDL game.

Link's defense against Stephenson today was nothing short of leaky, and it is true that he looks very athletic and physical, but he can do it without losing his position.

The anxious Stephenson often forced shots without getting rid of the defense, so it's no wonder that his scoring efficiency was high.

So at the end of the game, he walked towards his opponent and walked towards the day that Paul was beaten by every day. The Chinese No. 5 on George's lips.

"This time you won, but the next time we meet, I won't let you get through it easily. Damn, don't think that's the end of it! ”

Stephenson's expression of unyielding defeat made Link shake his head. This guy is clearly a child's temper.

"I'm afraid we won't see each other again, Lance, you should be back with the Pacers soon, right?"

"That's right, when we meet next time, we will definitely not play in the Development League. When I get to the NBA, I'm going to give you all that happened today. ”

After saying it angrily, Stephenson turned to leave. Link laughed helplessly, NBA ...... It still sounds like a distant dream.

Seeing Stephenson leave, Link is also preparing to return to the locker room. But this time, when he was about to walk back into the players' tunnel, he was greeted by a few "uninvited guests".

"Link, I'm a reporter for the Indiana Post, can you give us an interview?"

A female reporter put the microphone to Link's mouth, causing Link to swallow.

The female reporter smiled with satisfaction, she was confident in her career line. But in fact, Link didn't swallow because of that color. The reason why he was nervous was because this was the first time in his life that he was interviewed by reporters!

"Being interviewed? Of course, of course. Link nodded confusedly, and then he realized that this female reporter was so "beautiful".

"Today, you led the blue team to two wins in a row. After a triple-double in the last game, you have a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds today. How long do you think you can last like this? ”

The reporter's question is simple and not tricky. After all, this is a development league game, and there is simply too little hype to spare. As a result, it is not common for a reporter to ask too tricky questions.

"Of course I want to keep it up, so I'm going to keep trying." Link replied very well-fashioned, and although he had never been a big star, he would still say polite words.

"So do you think you can get an offer for a ten-day contract in the NBA based on your recent performances? I've heard that you've got the attention of many NBA teams. It is said that now, the Houston Rockets are actively recruiting you, do you have any thoughts about this? ”

"Well, I'm very happy that an NBA team is paying attention to me, especially the Houston Rockets......" Link said halfway to the camera, but suddenly felt that something was wrong. His sweat began to drip down in large pieces, not tired, but frightened!

"Miss, I'm sorry, you just said...... Are the Houston Rockets actively recruiting me? Link asked the reporter a question, and he found that his brain was a little out of action.

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As soon as Link returned to the locker room, he immediately took out his phone from the cabinet. Sure enough, there were dozens of missed calls on it. And these calls all came from one person – Carl. Jones.

Link hurriedly dialed back, but before he could press the dial button, Karl. Jones called again.

"Hey, why is it so long? Isn't the game long over!? ”

As soon as the phone was answered, Link heard Carl. Jones's anxious voice.

"I just went to be interviewed by reporters, what's wrong Carl, do you have any news to tell me!" Link's heart was pounding, and he swore that the last time he was so nervous was when he checked the results of the college entrance examination.

After all, these are the only two things that can change Link's fate so far.

"How do you know I have good news for you? You've been signed, Link! NBA, you're going to the NBA. I got a call from Morey, the general manager of Team Rockets, earlier and he wanted to offer you a ten-day contract! Here's your chance, Link, here's your chance! ”

"Weng!"

Hearing the manager's words, Link's mind suddenly went blank, and it felt like he had just crossed over to the first day.

Link looked around and his team-mates were still there, and he still had the blue team's away shirt on him. He didn't dream, he didn't cross, this time it's true, he's going to the NBA!

"When are we going to sign up?" After a long time, Link who had stabilized his emotions spoke.

"Tomorrow, as soon as you get back from Fort Winn, I'll arrange for you to meet with Team Rocket! The Rockets have already told me about the contract amount, and according to NBA rules, the maximum amount you can get this year is $52,000. That's already a very lucrative condition, Link! ”

Hearing the number 52,000, Link was dizzy again.

Indeed, in the NBA, even a base-salary player can sign a small hundreds of thousands. The figure of 52,000 seems to be insignificant at all.

But in the Development Alliance, the contract is only divided into three tiers.

A can get an annual salary of 25,000 US dollars, and B can get 19,000 yuan. Like Link, who has just graduated from college, can only get a C-level contract in the Development League, with an annual salary of only $13,000.

If it weren't for being single + not having adoptive parents for the time being + often eating and drinking at Upshaw's house, Link really wouldn't be able to survive by playing basketball.

But now, he only needs to play for the Rockets for 10 days to get $52,000! It only takes about three games to get a salary that you could only earn in the previous four or five years!

That's why many Development League players are willing to sign ten-day contracts. As long as they can sign a ten-day contract, they can earn at least two years of salary, regardless of whether they can stay or not!

"Enjoy the victory, Link. Not only the $52,000, but when you enter the Houston Rockets, your business value will definitely increase by leaps and bounds. Because of Yao Ming, the Rockets may be the most welcoming team in the entire NBA with Chinese-American players, and you will be very popular there. Not to mention, there have been several calls from commercial endorsements. We're going to get rich Link, hahahahaha! ”

Until Carl. Jones hung up, and Link was still standing in place.

The NBA, the Houston Rockets, can make $50,000 in ten days...... It's like a dream, and all of a sudden it's all there.

His whole body couldn't stop trembling, and the life of a low-level player was finally about to say goodbye.

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"Houston Rockets? Stupidity! He didn't get a chance at all with the Rockets, and Morey just needed the Chinese market. ”

After learning that the Rockets were close to signing Link, a middle-aged man with gray hair shook his head at the phone screen.

"Even if he doesn't get a chance with the Rockets, it's none of your business. That Chinese is just a short-lived lucky one, and every year, there are always a few short-lived players like this in the development league. Instead of paying attention to this Chinese American, you should pay more attention to the Greek I mentioned to you. ”

In front of the middle-aged man, another slightly younger man said disapprehantly.

"You mean Janis. Antetokounmpo? The guy who is still in the youth team of a Spanish second division club? He's certainly noteworthy, but he's still too far from the NBA. But that Chinese ...... Unfortunately, he should have found a more professional manager instead of Carl. Jones is a newcomer I've never heard of. ”

"Well, Jeff, it's not easy for a manager to sign potential players. Maybe one day your Chinese genius will fire his manager and choose you? How? Think it's impossible? That's right, so don't worry about that Chinese. We have a lot more to do, Jeff. ”

Listen to what the assistant said, Jeff. Austin smiled wryly and turned off Link's news.

But he still feels sorry in his heart, if he can be that Chinese manager, his career should be smoother.

A Chinese-American player with both strength and commercial value fell to Carl. Jones's hands are really tyrannical.