On his first morning back to Oklahoma City from Indiana, Link circled the closet of his rental house and was desperate to find that he didn't even have a formal suit in his closet.

He sat on the bed and looked at the mess of clothes around him, a little overwhelmed.

Today is the day Link is going to sign with the Rockets. However, he was unable to meet with Team Rocket's management in formal attire. Indeed, for a player at the level of a development league, eating is a problem, where is the spare money to buy formal wear.

In desperation, Link had to wear casual clothes, hoping that it wouldn't make a bad impression on the Rockets' management.

But to be honest, Link really didn't expect that he would be able to get involved with the Houston Rockets. As we all know, the Houston Rockets during this period are almost the home team of Chinese fans in the NBA. Although Yao Ming is reimbursed for the season again, his influence is still there. At one time, Link was also one of the Rockets fans.

If all goes well this afternoon, he'll be part of Team Rocket!

The Houston Rockets were in the doldrums during the 10-11 season, and in Link's memory, the Rockets didn't even make the playoffs that year.

And the forward reserves in the Rockets team are not abundant, and Battier is still holding on, but Lian is quite old. Chase. Badinger can fly and dunk, but his hard power is mediocre. In other words, with the Rockets, Link believes he can stay with his strength.

If he can become an official player of the Rockets in the future and replace Yao Ming as the idol of basketball fans all over China, it is also excellent to think about.

Just as Link was barely able to get the water out, his phone rang suddenly. It's Carl. Jones called, and it was time for them to get ready to sign.

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Before the signing had even begun, the news that Link was about to sign with the Houston Rockets had gone viral all over the world.

Now, in that huge Eastern Continent, people know that there is a Chinese named Link who is about to put on the uniform of Team Rocket and take over the mantle of Yao Ming.

Overnight, Link became a well-known name in Chinese fan circles. As far away as the United States, Link also has a certain popularity.

There is no doubt that Carl. Jones and the Rockets were very hyped about it, and they managed to catch the eye with Link. But it is precisely the protagonist of this matter who is completely ignorant of everything.

So, when Link arrived at the meeting place and found a large number of reporters waiting, Link was very surprised.

He didn't expect that his small transparent player in the Development League signed a ten-day contract with the Rockets to attract so much attention.

As soon as he walked into the room where he was about to sign a contract, Darrell, the general manager of the Rockets and a Chinese fan who is very familiar to Chinese fans. Morey greeted him and hugged Link warmly.

"Congratulations, Link, you're about to make your dream come true."

Morey was very kind, and I didn't know that I thought he and Link were old acquaintances.

As Morey and Link hug, the flashing lights around him lit up. Link felt dizzy, as if everything around him wasn't quite real.

"Let's go, let's complete the signing as soon as possible, and you can also wear the Houston Rockets jersey as soon as possible. Come here, young man, your ten-day contract awaits you! ”

Morey said, walking over to a table. On the table, there is a contract. Follow Carl. Jones's statement that he had already read the contract carefully, Link only needed to pretend to flip through it, and then he could sign it directly.

As soon as Link sat down, all the cameras were focused on him in an instant. Large drops of sweat hung on Link's forehead, and he was extremely nervous after his last game in Indiana, facing just one reporter.

Now facing a shot of black pressure, Link feels even more breathless.

With everyone in sight, Link mechanically flipped through the contract and signed his name.

"Look at the camera and smile, lad."

As soon as Link finished signing, Morey muttered quietly beside him.

Link, whose brain was still in a state of confusion, had no choice but to do so, so an incomparably perfect signing photo was born.

Inexplicably, Link became an NBA player and became a member of the Houston Rockets.

$57,000 was in hand, and the door of the NBA was smashed open. But Link always felt a little uneasy because the people around him were too enthusiastic.

"Congratulations, Link! I said, I'm going to make you an NBA player! "As soon as the signing ceremony ended, Carl. Jones hugged Link excitedly, as if he were hugging a strong cash cow.

And what about Morey? He just smiled at Link and hurried away, and the enthusiasm he had just had just seemed to disappear in an instant.

It feels like ...... It's like he's just playing in front of the camera?

"Now that the signing is complete, my plan can be continued. To tell you the truth, before you signed the contract, I had received many offers for commercial contracts, and I didn't say yes. You know why? Because after you become famous, they will have to pay several times more than the current price to photograph you! Cheers Link, we're going to get rich! ”

Cal. Jones danced happily, but Link frowned.

"Commercial contracts? Isn't it my priority to report from Houston? ”

"Of course, of course, I'll take you to Houston tomorrow. But don't worry, even in Houston, there are plenty of business contracts waiting for you to sign. Tomorrow, no, maybe this afternoon, the news about you will go viral all over the world. With it, there is also your worth. You're going to love my operations, Link. Together, we will have many opportunities! ”

Cal. Jones was talking when his phone rang. Judging from his demeanor and tone when answering the phone, it should be a phone call for a business contract.

Cal. Jones and Morey's performances made Link feel a little uneasy. He just wants to play in peace and stay in the NBA. But if the Rockets and Jones just used him as a hype tool...... Link clenched his fists, the world of the NBA is more than basketball, it seems to be much more complicated than he thought.

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"Inspiring! Chinese young people have successfully realized their dreams, and Houston has added Chinese elements! ”

"Recreating China? Chinese Lin ranks in the NBA! ”

"Morey: I'm very happy that Link is joining the Rockets, and his arrival is a great addition to the roster."

Just like Carl. Jones said that the news of Link's signing with the Rockets spread around the world that afternoon. There are countless columns about him and articles about his experiences.

Link's parents even called to say that they were surrounded by reporters on their doorstep. And most of those journalists are Chinese.

In the face of this piece of news, Link has only one feeling - fake!

He suddenly felt as if he wasn't going to play basketball, but to show off in Houston. It's like an out-of-fashion star, going to a certain occasion to walk around, make some quick money, and then continue to eat the old book, waiting for the next opportunity to make quick money.

And the director of this show is undoubtedly Carl. Jones and Morey. One needs higher commercial contract revenue, and the other needs to attract the Chinese market when the Rockets hit a slump.

Did these two really sign them for basketball reasons? Link couldn't help but put a big question mark in his mind.

Shaking his head, Link didn't continue to think nonsense. Whatever Morey's purpose in signing him, he will be able to tear off the "Joker" mask as long as he plays well in training and games.

"Link, what's the fuss!? Come on in, dinner is ready! ”

Zeke. Upshaw's shouting brought Link back to his senses, and he realized that he had reached the door of Upshaw's house.

After learning that Link was signed by the Rockets, Upshaw made a special trip to propose that Link come to his house for dinner and everyone celebrated together.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you sullen? You're going to the NBA, man, the NBA! ”

Upshaw rushed out of the house and patted Link on the shoulder, the NBA is Upshaw's lifelong dream. But at the age of 26, he still hasn't achieved it.

But now that he sees the people around him realize his dreams, Upshaw is just as excited.

"No, I'm happy. Thank you for taking care of me and keeping me company, man. Link hugged Upshaw, the first time he had hugged a man so affectionately.

Compared to Carl. The uninspirable masks of Jones and Morey, but the warmth that Upshaw gave him was very real.

They play side by side on the pitch and take care of each other in life. In some ways, Link wants to continue playing with Upshaw in the Development League.

"Alright, let's get inside. Mom made her best sausage pie, and tonight is your big day, bro. ”

Link smiled and walked through the door. Only in this moment did he truly feel the joy of being an NBA player.