Zhang Xiaotian completely suppressed Jay Crowder, and the Mavericks lost the basis for winning this game.

Even if Terry Stotts called a timeout in time, it was useless, he stood on the court and still did the same as before, but from composure to forced composure, and finally could only sigh.

It's not perfect, but it's a perfect end to the Spurs' Summer League.

89:82, the Spurs are undefeated in the summer league, and Zhang Xiaotian's data is still comprehensive, with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

He relied on his excellent performance in five games and was also named to the All-Summer League Team along with players such as Damian Lillard.

The Spurs' players who participated in the summer league were disbanded, and some people were happy and some were sad.

Jacques Vaughn won't remain with the Spurs as an assistant coach, and his next stop is the head coach of the Magic.

He exchanged contact information with Zhang Xiaotian, and asked specifically before parting: "Zhang, do you want to go to any other team besides the Spurs...... You're doing well and there could be other teams inviting you this summer. ”

There hasn't been an official announcement from the Magic's side, and Jacques Vaughn is not easy to say.

If the Spurs don't have their eye on Zhang, he intends to give the summer league lover a chance.

Zhang Xiaotian smiled bitterly, "Where can I still pick a team, I just want to enter the NBA, this is my dream." ”

Although Eddie sent a message claiming that the negotiations were going well, Zhang Xiaotian knew that as a failed draft, it was not easy to get a contract.

With the hope of entering the NBA, Zhang Xiaotian did not continue to work part-time, he returned to his hometown town to concentrate on training.

At the end of the month, the Olympics started, and Zhang Xiaotian's father and son also sat together to watch the game.

Zhang Dajun still has a deep affection for the other side of the ocean, and every time he sits in front of the TV to support the athletes.

Zhang Xiaotian pays more attention to the basketball game, but the men's basketball team on the other side of the ocean has been greatly reduced because of Yao Ming's retirement, and it is embarrassing that he did not win a game in the group stage.

"Originally, I was a little interested in basketball, but I didn't expect that Olympic basketball was not good at all, so I was excited to receive information from across borders."

Yang Feiyu, who had not been in touch for a while, suddenly sent a text message, it turned out that she had returned to China at the end of July.

Zhang Xiaotian chatted with the other party absentmindedly, not that he didn't like it, but the contract on Eddie's side hadn't been settled yet.

The two talked on the phone a few days ago, and Eddie said that there were five teams interested in Zhang Xiaotian, and the cowhide was blowing loudly, and the other party told the truth under Zhang Xiaotian's repeated questioning, and he was interested, but he was not very interested.

Some teams invited Zhang Xiaotian to play in the preseason, but they were unwilling to give a formal contract first.

Eddie boasted that there was a way, and the contract would be fast, which caused Zhang Xiaotian to be a little nervous when he heard the phone ring in the past few days.

The alarm clock rang, and Zhang Xiaotian immediately picked up his sports bag and went to the outside of the farm for physical training.

"Zhang, we're going to have a barbecue party on the farm, and the handsome guys in town will come over, you know how popular I am...... I just ran into you by the way, and I don't mind you coming over either. ”

Emily was wearing denim shorts, revealing a pair of long legs, pretending to meet Zhang Xiaotian by chance.

When Zhang Xiaotian came back, the girl was also very happy, but immediately put on an angry look.

At that time, Zhang Xiaotian didn't mind the small dispute between the two, but he didn't have the heart to please Emily now, and he didn't have any special thoughts about others.

"I'll come and see after training, you guys have fun."

Emily stamped her foot and left in a huff.

After training his physical fitness, Zhang Xiaotian returned home and practiced shooting in front of a simple basketball hoop in the back yard, and he could also do simple mechanical training for a while.

After dinner, Zhang Xiaotian's phone rang.

It's not Eddie, it's Jacques Vaughn, the summer league coach who is now the head coach of the Magic.

"Zhang, have you got a contract with any team now?"

Jacques Vaughn got straight to the point and sent an invitation to Zhang Xiaotian.

I was supposed to call a few days earlier, but this summer the magic is also a lot of trouble.

With a change of head coach and the departure of star Dwight Howard, the lineup is expected to change greatly, and Jacques Vaughn is also a headache.

The Magic could give Zhang Xiaotian a contract of about $500,000, but not a guaranteed contract for the time being, and Jacque Vaughn hinted on the phone that as long as Zhang Xiaotian showed the level of summer league in the preseason, his contract could be converted into a guaranteed contract at the beginning of the regular season.

Zhang Xiaotian is very excited, this is an opportunity to officially land in the NBA.

But he didn't lose his mind, and after thanking Jacques Vaughn, he said he would think about it before replying.

As soon as he hung up Jacques Vaughn's phone, the phone rang again.

"Big surprise!" Eddie's exaggerated voice rang on the phone, "The Spurs have agreed to sign with you, I said that I have a way, you just need to believe me." ”

"Come to the city now, let's go to a nightclub to celebrate, I called a few chicks, blonde, and you say that your brother is good to you."

Zhang Xiaotian's heart was beating fast, and signing with the Spurs and staying in his hometown to play was what he hoped for the most.

Eddie made a difference and told him to go out to celebrate that he shouldn't have shirked, but when he heard a few chicks, the other party became an unreliable spokesperson in his mind.

"Make it clear how much money is the contract, and whether it is a guarantee contract." Zhang Xiaotian asked.

Eddie was a little hesitant, "One-year contract, $520,000, that ...... Although it is not a guarantee contract yet, but with your strength, it will soon be converted into a guarantee contract, what are you worried about, don't you believe me, come out together first, I have a treat. ”

Zhang Xiaotian was a little speechless, the unguaranteed contract could be cut at any time, it was too early to celebrate, and it would be too embarrassing if he didn't stay in the end.

Moreover, the way of celebration proposed by the other party is also a little embarrassing.

Zhang Xiaotian said solemnly: "Don't celebrate before you officially stay in the team, it's not too late to celebrate when I get a guaranteed contract, and I'll treat you when the time comes." ”

After rejecting Add's unreliable offer, he calls back Jacques Vaughn.

Just learned that the Spurs were willing to sign with him, Zhang Xiaotian instantly understood his mind.

Also on an insecure contract, he chose to stay in San Antonio and fight.

A few days later, Zhang Xiaotian signed a contract with the Spurs, accompanied by Eddie.

No one is paying attention, and in the NBA, there is a huge difference between the treatment of stars and those on the fringe.

There is still some time before the start of Spurs' new season training camp, and Zhang Xiaotian chooses to continue to train alone at home.

This summer, he will officially set sail with his dreams.