It turns out that the big men who can shoot are still quite popular, but the outside line who can only shoot is not favored, and even if they have good college statistics, they can play less.

Eddie was still in contact, Zhang Xiaotian took a look at it, and suggested that he focus on the inside.

It's not a prejudice, it's easier to get a chance when you play basketball.

Among them was a big man named Dwayne Dedmon, and Zhang Xiaotian felt that he should go all out to win it.

The player isn't very offensive but has okay rebounds, blocks and steals, averaging 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.1 steals per game in college.

It's possible for such a player to go to the NBA to play soy sauce and work hard to have a chance to become a good blue-collar worker.

The key thing is that there is still a chance to get the player now, Zhang Xiaotian feels that Dwyane Dedmon is the most hopeful of entering the league.

Eddie believed in Zhang Xiaotian's vision and happily went to public relations.

Zhang Xiaotian himself plans to meet Popovich below.

Although the Spurs' contract extension is a manager's business, Popovich's influence on the Spurs is well known, and Zhang Xiaotian needs to confirm it before letting Eddie talk to the team.

With his performance, Spurs will have to show sincerity if they want to renew his contract.

In a previous interview, the Spurs said that the most important job in the summer is to renew Ginobili's contract, as well as strengthen the team's interior line, and it is best to get an excellent interior line who can succeed Duncan.

Zhang Xiaotian was selected to the All-Rookie Team and contributed to the team in the playoffs, and he deserves more respect.

It's not greed, this is the unspoken rule of the league, and Zhang Xiaotian is no longer the undrafted pick a year ago.

After contacting, Zhang Xiaotian came to Popovich's home.

The old man opened a bottle of red wine to entertain him, and off the basketball court, Popovich was more like a kind old man.

Well, that's a compliment, Popovich has a mafia temperament with a red wine glass.

"I know what you're here for, I've suggested to the team to renew your contract, 10 million for three years, give you a player option, 12 million for three years, team option, as long as you continue to improve and make your due contribution to the team, the team will definitely not treat you badly after this contract ends."

Popovich's hint is clear, perform well and the next contract will be a big one.

Zhang Xiaotian moved his lips, did not speak, and could only take a sip of red wine.

Popovich laughed, "Don't be nervous, if you have anything to say, I can't make decisions about signing, I can only give advice to the team." ”

"Our conversation today, even if it's a conversation between the elders and the juniors, I can give you advice from a standpoint outside the team."

Zhang Xiaotian nodded, secretly brewed, and said: "I hope it will be 20 million for three years, plus a player option." ”

Popovich's face changed slightly, "Kid, this can't be, you're in a bit of a hurry, the team can't give you a big contract just because of a few good games......"

"I mean, the team still needs to watch before deciding whether to give you a long-term big contract, to be honest, you are very strong, and sometimes you can definitely get a big contract of 10 million or even a maximum salary, but you are not stable enough."

"What if you're on a side other than the team?" Zhang Xiaotian asked easily.

Popovich laughed and raised his glass to Zhang Xiaotian, "Of course, professional basketball is to make money, and it is good to go where you give more money." ”

"But from the perspective of the elders, I tell you that it is best to go to a team that can give you a lot of opportunities and give you a main position, the first few years of entering the league are very important, what level of player you can become, ninety percent of players depend on the growth of this time."

"Thank you, Coach." Zhang Xiaotian stood up and saluted, he was sincerely grateful.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Coach, if the team can't give me a more suitable offer and status, I hope the team can make me a full free agent." ”

Popovich sighed secretly, shook his glass of red wine and tasted it, "Let your agent have a good talk with the team, you can rest assured that the team will not interfere with young players to pursue their dreams." ”

After sitting for a while, Zhang Xiaotian got up to say goodbye, and he still had what Popovich said when he was an All-Star on his mobile phone, but fortunately he didn't use it in the end, and he was in a somewhat complicated mood.

It's just that he didn't know, and Popovich also had mixed feelings when he saw him leaving, "It's a pity that the team already has Kowai, that kid, I hope he can play." ”

Of course, everyone has not yet reached the time when they are broken up, and the Spurs may also give a higher contract, and Zhang Xiaotian does not have to be 20 million in three years.

In fact, the status of the team is very critical, even if it can't be compared to Leonard, but Zhang Xiaotian definitely won't want to be ranked behind Ginobili anymore, it has nothing to do with personal feelings, he can't start, what he can accept is the sixth person, in the team's auxiliary core, how can his status be the third or fourth.

The next thing is for Eddie and Spurs to talk, and Zhang Xiaotian is ready to go to the other side of the ocean to meet Yang Feiyu's family.

Eddie eventually managed to get Dwyane Dedmon, and when the draft came, he was even more nervous than the players he signed, but unfortunately none of the players in his hands were selected.

Zhang Xiaotian originally planned to comfort and comfort him, but this guy directly took him as an example and started to fool around, what was lost is nothing, it only starts now, don't believe it, look at Zhang Xiaotian, he hasn't won the championship yet.

Fortunately, there was no need to see this goods during this time, and when he went to the other side of the ocean, Eddie sent an assistant to follow Zhang Xiaotian, and he stayed in the United States to find a new contract for Zhang Xiaotian.

After the draft, Zhang Xiaotian didn't care about the various transactions of the alliance, and took Zhang Dajun on the plane to the other side of the ocean.

Zhang Xiaotian originally planned to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors first, and then visit Yang Feiyu's family.

But the old man in the family wanted to take his daughter-in-law to worship his ancestors, and Zhang Xiaotian said that the pressure was great.

When Zhang Xiaotian and his son went to a big city on the other side of the ocean for a turn, they took a turn by the way, and the prosperity was not inferior to the United States, Zhang Dajun could no longer find the appearance in his impression, which was much more real than what he saw on the Internet.

"Development...... That's fast. Zhang Dajun suddenly wanted to go back to his hometown to see.

The city where Yang Feiyu's family is located is not the largest city on the other side of the ocean, but it is also very prosperous.

When this guy came to the airport to pick them up, he was shy, and Zhang Xiaotian almost thought that this was the sister of Yang Feiyu's twins.

Soon, it was Zhang Xiaotian's turn to twist, because Yang Feiyu's father also came over.

Yang Feiyu's father was a little blessed, he was very energetic in a suit, and he felt very serious when he didn't speak, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he revealed a kind of businessman's sleekness, and it didn't take long for him to call Zhang Dajun a brother.