In the U.S., the NCAA is more attractive than the NBA, but they have much less training time than the NBA, and at least during the offseason, the vast majority of college players don't hire personal trainers for special training like professional players, and they are more likely to enjoy a rare vacation with their families.

Villanova University's coaching staff has also begun to take a break, and the follow-up work for Maddy, Battier and Brand can be handed over directly to the school's admissions staff. Although he is looking forward to the upcoming holidays, Chang Wei still has some regrets that the team did not include Byron Davis or Alstom, which also means that the team will not have an above-average point guard to organize the offense in the new season.

When he told Lappers about his concerns, the latter smiled mysteriously. Rappers didn't explain anything to him, except to tell him, "There's a school ahead of us, and there's no way around it." However, I already have a preliminary idea of the team's tactics for the new season, and I need you to train with me when the time comes. ”

Chang Wei was a little confused, he didn't find out what the team's tactical training had to do with him. But since the manager has said so, he obviously has a point, so he won't reveal it now, and he will know when the team gathers. Chang Wei hurriedly agreed, and he also hoped that he could make the team go further in the new season, such as the national championship.

However, he does not plan to explore this issue now, and bringing his parents to the United States to play is his first priority. In fact, as early as the end of the season, Chang Wei called home, and after repeated requests, Chang Aiguo and his wife agreed to come to the United States to have a look, and the ticket was naturally sent back by Chang Wei directly to his father to buy it. Although Chang Wei's salary is not particularly high, because the team reached the national semi-finals, everyone got a bonus, and a few air tickets are naturally not a problem

Chang Wei had already planned, because Villanova University is also located on the East Coast of the United States, and he asked his father to buy a plane ticket to New York, and after arriving in the United States, he would first visit New York, Philadelphia and Washington, and then go to Charlotte, North Carolina, to participate in this year's NBA Draft.

Chang Aiguo and Hao Sufen have no objection to their son's arrangement at all, this is the first time they have gone abroad in their lives, of course, everything is subject to their son's arrangement. After stepping on the soil of the United States, Chang Aiguo and his wife were simply a little dazzled, whether it was the colorful neon signs, taxis that were more luxurious than domestic private cars, or the carpeted hotels, and a wide variety of goods, they were dizzying, and they felt like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

Some people will feel ashamed or even inferior because their parents "have not seen the world", but Chang Wei only has a strong sense of self-blame. Although his consciousness does not belong to the current time and space, his admiration for his parents is the same, and letting his parents come to the United States this time is a little compensation for his two old men, although it is not much, but it can be regarded as his heart.

It took the family two or three weeks to visit New York, Philadelphia and Washington, that is, Chang Aiguo and Hao Sufen asked for a long leave from the unit before going abroad, otherwise they would never have followed their son on such a tour.

Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, Broadway in New York, Independence Palace, Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin Avenue in Philadelphia, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Hill in Washington, ...... They have left their footprints in these famous attractions. In the blink of an eye, it was only a few days before the 1997 NBA Draft, and Chang Wei flew to Charlotte with his parents, which was also the host location of this year's draft.

Chang Wei's attendance at the draft was entirely at the invitation of several Villanova University players. Although boss Akivila Nova stopped in the final four of the country, a number of players were announced to participate in the draft, and in addition to Thomas and Erwin, Lee and Lawson also signed up for the NBA draft office.

The four players, led by Erwin, strongly invited Rappers and Chang Wei to the draft as their group of family and friends. They all know that in addition to Thomas and Ervin themselves have a certain strength, the other two people have the opportunity to be selected by the NBA team because of joining Villanova, it can be said that Lappers and Chang Wei are the nobles in their lives, especially Chang Wei, everyone knows how much energy he has put into helping the players improve their strength.

Li is even more grateful to Chang Wei, if it weren't for Chang Wei suggesting that he switch to scoring guard and take time out to give him special training, maybe he is still the team's water cooler keeper now, let alone participating in the draft, playing time and personal data cannot be guaranteed, and it is not an exaggeration to say that Chang Wei saved him.

Hao Sufen didn't feel much about the draft, but Chang Aiguo was very excited, you must know that there is still a big gap between the scene and TV, for a fan, being able to experience the draft on the other side of the ocean is undoubtedly an unforgettable memory.

On the day of the draft meeting, Chang Aiguo deliberately changed into the suit that Chang Wei bought for him when he was in New York before, and his whole body was cleaned up very neatly, in his words, "I don't want to embarrass the Chinese." Of course, Chang Wei knew that his father just wanted to make a fuss, and he didn't say anything, Shi Shiran took his father and mother to sit down according to the position on the invitation.

Not long after Chang Wei sat down, Thomas trotted over and hugged him tightly, and greeted Chang Aiguo and his wife in very stiff Chinese. Hao Sufen asked quietly: "Son, do you usually deal with these big guys?" Do you feel stressed? Look at the muscles on his arms, they look like the underworld. ”

Chang Wei said angrily and funny: "Mom, don't look at Thomas as a big guy, he has a very gentle personality and likes to joke, I have a good relationship with them in the team, and they also gave me this invitation." ”

Soon Erwin, Lee, and Lawson also arrived, and they also came to greet Chang Wei, who encouraged them. In his opinion, these guys are very likely to be drafted by NBA teams, and professional basketball is very different from college basketball, they have to deal with more pressure, and they must be mentally prepared now.

Chang Wei's hunch is not wrong, and all four Villanova players have been selected by the NBA and can be regarded as one of the big winners this year. In his previous life, Thomas was selected by the Nets with the 7th pick in the first round, but with Chang Wei's tutelage, he played a tougher performance throughout his freshman season than in his previous life, and finally he unexpectedly became the star of the list and was picked out by the 76ers.

Ervin was drafted by the Cavaliers with the 16th pick in the first round, and Lee narrowly squeezed into the first round, where he was drafted by the Bulls with the 28th pick, which is a thick thigh. Lawson was a little disappointed, he was the only Villanova player to fall to the second round, but it was good to be selected by the Bucks with the 38th pick in the second round.