"You want to invite Addison to join the U.S. national team?" Adam. Xiao Hua repeated the message delivered to him on the other end of the phone with a stunned expression, "Are you sure?" ”

Old Coach K's knowing laughter rang out: "Of course, I'm extremely sure of my suggestion." Jerry (Jerry.) was also very much in favor of sending an invitation to Addison, and he admired Addison's abilities. ”

"Listen, Mike, I know Addison was your protégé in college, and I know this kid is good...... But he is a Chinese after all. "Adam. Xiao Hua accentuated his tone, "I don't mean to discriminate against him, but you must know that the Dream Team has never invited Chinese Americans. If this news is officially announced, you have to think about how much public opinion it will set off in the United States. ”

"Come on, my president, public opinion is something that the media only needs to consider, and I only choose the players I think are the most suitable." Lao K didn't take the so-called influence to heart at all, "Isn't Addison an American citizen?" Then it's only right for me to invite him, isn't it? ”

"In a legal sense, there is no problem at all." For this stubborn old man, Xiao Hua had no choice but to be patient, "But I have to remind you that the people of the Chinese Basketball Association and the Canadian Basketball Association have already asked about Addison." The Canadian Basketball Association, in particular, is Wayne. Parrish asked me personally. This young Chinese is in demand right now, Mike. ”

Coach K was silent for a few seconds, and asked with some confusion: "I can understand that the Chinese Basketball Association is interested in Addison, but how could Addison alarm the president of the Canadian Basketball Association to ask in person?" I don't remember if he had Canadian citizenship? ”

"The child's adoptive father...... Joe. Grylls was born in Vancouver and is a dual Canadian and American citizen. This means that if Addison wants to apply for a Canadian citizenship, it can be done almost instantly. ”

"What the hell...... "I really wish Addison was on our Dream 12 lineup for the 2016 Olympics, and there are few people in this world who know better than me how to make that kid burst out to the best of his ability." ”

"If you want to send Addison an invitation, the league won't stop it, Mike." Adam. Xiao Hua said the only help he could provide to the other party, "As for whether that kid is willing to join or not, it depends on his will." Let me remind you in advance, the Chinese Basketball Association will put it aside first, and those Canadians are bound to win against Addison, and their offensive this time is very strong. ”

"They're not weak in every attack, are they?"

……

Chicago Bulls 102:86 Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors 106:100 New Orleans Pelicans, Miami Heat 103:91 Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets 118:108 Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers 113:100 Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks 99:92 Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies 100:86 Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers 107:92 San Antonio Spurs.

The first round of the playoffs came to an end in two days, and except for the Bulls and Raptors, and the Clippers and Spurs in the first game, the difference in points was somewhat unexpected, and the rest of the games were basically in line with outside speculation. After the Heat's home win over the Wizards, ESPN's prediction of the Heat's probability of advancing to the semifinals rose by another 5 percent, a blatant statement that naturally annoyed the Washington media.

In the eyes of Washingtonians, the first loss was nothing more than a matter of luck, without Wade's sudden outburst in the fourth quarter, if it wasn't for Gortat's inability in the fourth quarter, if it weren't for the foul-like last-minute block of the Chinese rookie...... Several ifs in a row, just to prove that the strength of the Wizards is not inferior to their opponents, they will still be the ones who advance to the next round. To cover up the loss, they focused their coverage on the stats comparison between Addison and Wall, as well as Whiteside's disastrous performance in the first three quarters.

- "19 points and 12 assists, Wall uses facts to tell opponents what is the name of a point guard"

- "In front of Gortat, Whiteside is nothing more than a baby who can't move"

- "We just need a little luck, and we'll get it next time"

Naturally, the media in Miami doesn't let Washingtonians talk about it all the time, and mouthpiece battles are always a rehearsal for the fiercest battles, which are commonplace in competitive sports. The Miami Herald-led media ridiculed Gortat's poor performance in the fourth quarter, while Addison blocked John in the final moments. Wall's image made headlines in the local newspapers.

"This South Coast city, which has always been known for its mildness and comfort, is afraid that only at this time will it erupt in a strong offensive and aggressive manner. Hardaway to Alonzo. Mourning to Dwyan. Wade...... Miami in the NBA has always been a symbol of iron, and I think this team is a hard-core one that is almost impossible to conquer for any opponent. ”

After the first playoff game between the Heat and the Wizards, Hubi. Brown wrote in his personal column.

***

- I've always had such a thing as pressure, after all, I'm doing idol for the public, and if you have public knowledge, you will have public opinion, right? What's more, I also unknowingly carried a false exaggerated title...... However, before my debut, the company gave us a special stress reduction course, and I personally think I learned quite well.

Looking at this message, the corners of Addison's mouth rose silently, as if he could imagine the girl who looked like an ink painting, gentle but with a stubborn face.

- Anyway, you don't send me messages just to talk to me about stress, do you?

- yes, aren't you a basketball star? Sister Yue said that yellow people like you are always the center of public opinion in the United States...... I wonder how you are so stress-resistant, or rather, how do you manage to relieve stress?

- Me? I just don't pay attention, I entered the professional league to play basketball, not to see what other people say about me...... There are some things that you really like or want to do, and you don't care about what the outside world says.

- You see, that's the difference between competitive sports and the entertainment industry. Popularity and public opinion are the biggest resources that idol depends on for survival, and it is impossible for us not to pay attention to it, and even use it carefully. This year's general election is just two or three months away, and canvassing is back on the agenda......

Addison pursed his lips noncommittally, stood up and took out his backpack from his locker and threw it over his shoulders. He has finished today's team training camp and extra training, and is preparing to go home.

- I always feel that your idol life is very hard...... Do you really like this kind of life?

He was sending a message as he walked outside the training gym, only to bump into Dwyan, who had just had a discussion with Spoelstra and was also about to leave. Wade.

'The Flash' was stunned for a moment, then squinted his eyes and looked the Chinese point guard up and down a little mysteriously, seeing that Addison was uncomfortable. Just when Addison wondered if he should respond to something, Wade deliberately hung his tone very floating, and said:

"Add, do you want a ...... A great personal trainer? ”

Is it necessary to talk about this topic with such ambiguous eyes...... Addison was speechless for a moment, but nodded to Wade without hesitation. His previous personal trainer was Al Brown, who played for the Duke University Blues. Hothman, but since coming to Miami, he hasn't been able to practice Hothman as often. His current trainer is Rutgers in the Heat's uniform, and although the German is very capable, he can't just focus on Addison's training alone, but also take care of the rest of the team.

Almost all of the league's most famous players have their own personal trainers, and Addison was looking for a good professional, but he couldn't find the way to do so. He is also a person with a good economic foundation now, and his annual salary and endorsement fees are not squandered, and he will not be stingy in terms of salary.

"We'll talk as we go, boy." Wade grabbed the young man's shoulders and walked towards the outside of the training hall, "I have a ready-made and absolutely suitable candidate here, if you are interested, I can give you his contact information." ”

Addison was quick to agree, believing that Wade would not lie to him in this regard. Even 'The Flash' thinks he's a very good trainer, and that's definitely what makes him special.

"OK, I knew you'd say yes, Add." Wade smiled and patted the other party on the shoulder, and the 'Flash', who had already walked to the parking lot, sat on the front of his Audi R8 V10 and took out his mobile phone, "Let's contact him now." ”

Need to be in such a hurry?? Addon watched as his boss turned on the video call, and within a few seconds, the call was connected, "You know, Dwyan, I'm not very used to all these new things...... I think it's better to listen to the phone with your ears. ”

Although the voice was electronically filtered, Addison could still hear the depth and hoarseness of the other person's pronunciation.

"You've got to accept the new stuff, old man, haven't those big mouths of TNT made you understand the gap between yourself and the frontier?" Wade leaned back relaxedly and said with a smile, "Anyway, how have you been doing?" Is it more fulfilling than you imagined? ”

"Ell, to be honest, it's boring...... It's nothing more than holding a couple of training camps and occasionally going to Shaq and their show to brag about it...... My son is still in college in Oregon, and while he's playing, he can't learn what I did, at least not yet. ”

Wade sat up straight and smiled more obviously: "In that case, how about I introduce you to a job that can make you no longer boring?" ”

"Work? What works? ”

"Come closer, Add!" The Flash beckoned to Addison, who was standing aside, with some excitement, "Come and meet my old friend, the old guy who has made all the point guards in the league suffer...... Gary. Peyton! ”