The University of California is the largest and most influential public university system in the United States and even in the world. Among them, the famous Los Angeles University, San Diego University, etc., all belong to this huge system. The reputation of the University of Los Angeles, or UCLA, is even more resounding in the basketball world. However, the University of California, Berkeley, also known as UCB, although it belongs to the same UC system, is not as famous in basketball circles as UCLA.

So this time, Henson didn't actually come for UCB players. The reason why he was sent here by Bird was entirely because there was a warm-up game between North Carolina and UCB. Hansbrough, a white striker in the North Carolina team, is the main purpose of Henson's trip.

Speaking of Hansbro, even before Henson crossed over, he had heard the name of the white striker. Before he entered the NBA, Hansblu's basketball career was already incredibly bright. In the NCAA, he can be said to have achieved the achievement of the Grand Slam of honor!

In '08, Hansbrough won back-to-back Woolden Awards, Naismith Awards, and was named Player of the Year. In the three years of college, he was selected to the best team of the Atlantic Coast League for three consecutive years, an achievement that has never been done before, and probably no one will come after. After all, he's the only college player in NCAA history to be named to the All-America Team and Atlantic Coast Conference All-NBA Team three years in a row.

It can be said that this series of myths created by Hansbru during his time in the NCAA was his fellow student Michael Brown. Jordan can't even compare!

Just thinking about Hansbrough's resume, Henson couldn't help but be a little excited. What does a scout do? It is to find a genius who is not so ordinary in a group of geniuses. And Hansblu, he is destined to be in the range of "unusual". And experienced a Zhu. After Holiday scouting, Henson felt like he was very interested in scouting young players.

It's as if you've found an unmined gold mine, whether it's gold or stone, and it's going to be identified by Henson. This kind of work of sketching out a player from the unknown to the detailed is very rewarding for Henson.

In the face of a university overlord like Hansbro, Henson would not be surprised at all if the data analysis module gave Hanspur an A+ potential value evaluation tomorrow.

But now Henson's priority is not to observe the geniuses of the United States, but to find the person who picks him up at the airport and ride to the accommodation that Bird has arranged for him.

Before leaving, Bird gave Henson a contact number. According to Bird, Henson only needs to dial this number when he arrives, and he can get all the help he needs.

Henson was still fantasizing about whether that Bird guy would match himself with a beautiful assistant or something. But when he met his connector, Henson was disappointed.

"Mr. Henson? Hello, my name is Stephen. Silas is a video analyst for the Pacers. When Henson saw the lean black man who had picked him up, his disillusionment was shattered.

What a beautiful assistant, she is too naïve.

"Henson, Henson. Joe, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Silas. Although a little disappointed, Henson shook hands politely and smiled.

After all, compared to the broken hotel 40 kilometers away from the competition venue, Bird at least arranged himself well. Silas's skinny guy has nothing to do with a beautiful assistant, but at least he's very welcoming. In this icy NBA world, Silas is pretty much the second person Henson has ever met who is passionate about himself, the first being Carter, a taxi driver.

"Is Mr. Henson a new scout? How come I've never seen you before? As he walked out of the airport, Silas chatted with Henson.

"Uh...... Actually, I've been with the Pacers for two years, but I used to ...... Previously, he worked mainly locally in Indianapolis. Henson smiled awkwardly, his "predecessor" resume was really out of reach.

"I see, no wonder Mr. Bird trusts you so much! You know, Hansbru is the rookie that the team is watching this year, and Mr. Bird is very optimistic about the white forward. Although Hansburu is already famous in the United States, he still needs a particularly detailed scouting report to understand all aspects of Hansburough and make sure the draft is foolproof. So, he's definitely in need of someone he can trust, and that person is you, Mr. Henson. With that, Silas beckoned to stop a taxi, and the thin black guy helped put Henson's luggage in the trunk, much to Henson's embarrassment.

"So," Henson said, getting into the car and closing the door, "Mr. Silas, also a close confidant of Bird?" ”

"Hahaha, it's not like a cronie, but I have a lot of work experience and can give you the greatest help. My father, Paul. Silas used to play for the Celtics, teammate with Mr. Bird, and won championships together. He watched me grow up, so he knew my ability to do my job. I became an assistant coach with the Hornets at the age of 27, the youngest assistant coach in the NBA at the time. After a few rounds, he now plays for Bird, but he doesn't work on the front lines of the coaching staff anymore. So rest assured, Mr. Henson, I can definitely give you the most professional advice and help. ”

Silas still had a friendly smile on his face, but Henson shuddered. Co-authored an assistant who is a half-hung scout, and his resume is so good. Now Henson believes that that 10% trust is really added.

Along the way, Silas and Henson talked a lot about Bird and the Celtics. Of course, more talked about myself.

The black guy who was born into a basketball family once worked as a ball boy for the Knicks, played shooting games in the garden with Ewing Ewing's son, and after entering the league, he worked as an assistant coach, video analyst, trainer and even briefly as acting head coach at the Hornets.

In Silas' own words: There's nothing in the NBA that I haven't done.

Henson was stunned by Silas' experience, and the NBA world is colorful precisely because of thousands of guys like Silas.

The two chatted for a while, and the taxi arrived at its destination, the Hampton Inn Morgan Hill. This colorful retro building is very domineering and luxurious from the outside. This elegant and modern five-star hotel makes Henson's eyes straight. Just two days ago, he was staying in a shabby hotel in Long Beach!

Henson followed Silas into the hall, and he could feel the wealth of the NBA team. Because if you don't have the money, the company won't let the employees stay in this kind of hotel. This is the working environment that NBA scouts should have, working directly under Bird, which is really much better than following that damn Posey!

"Mr. Bird has already arranged the room, and your room is on the fifth floor, right next door to me. We're now in Berkeley, just 10 minutes from UCB. If you want, you can go around the school later and feel the youthful atmosphere of the university. Alright, Mr. Henson, let's go to your room, I've got all the materials you need for the job on your desk. I'll have the waiter bring dinner to your room later, and I won't disturb your work. ”

"Thank you so much, Silas." Henson was flattered, this kind of five-star treatment was something he had never thought of before.

Entering the room, lying on the spacious single bed, Henson felt like his whole body was finally relaxed. Perhaps, today is the turning point of my unlucky life. He doesn't have to eat cheap sandwiches that are hard to swallow or sleep on the "crumbling" spring bed. As long as you follow Bird and work hard, you won't be afraid of running out of meat!

Thinking of this, Henson sat up and looked at his desk. It was filled with a thick stack of papers and several discs of game footage.

He walked over to the table and took a look at the document, which was Hansbru's detailed game data over the years, and it was full of dense numbers. And the video of the game is Hansbrough's performance in March Madness for three years.

If Henson wants to understand Hansbru thoroughly and analyze him accurately, then he must read all these documents and videos.

It is true that there is meat to eat with Bird, but it is certainly not for nothing.

If you were Henson in the past, most of them would have felt big when they saw these numbers. But now with the mind of this advanced math student, it is easy to memorize and analyze the data.

Sitting at the table, picking up the documents and game videos, Henson immediately buried his head in hard work. For him this is not a painful job, but an exciting "gold rush"!

Bird's meat, he Henson is sure to eat it!