Chapter 32: Jerry West's Discernment

"Hello. My name is Jerry West, I'm the current general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, I watched your game just now, it was very exciting, according to my subordinates, you haven't signed with any team yet, I think we can give you a satisfactory contract. I'd like to ask your opinion on this? Jerry West was very direct and talked to Cao Jian directly.

Happiness came too suddenly, and this stunned Cao Jian. Jerry West? Jerry West came to him and asked if he would like to join his team. Who is Jerry West? He was the godfather of the Lakers before, and it was he who discovered Kobe Bryant, the leading NBA figure in the post-Jordan era, who made the greatest OK group in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Being favored by Jerry West is in itself a recognition.

Cao Jian was favored by Jerry West, and he himself felt honored, but he quickly calmed down and did not immediately agree to Jerry West. If, before the trial, Jerry West told him this, in order to play, Cao Jian would not care about anything and agreed, but now Cao Jian has calmed down. can be more fancy than Jerry West, which means that there must be many people paying attention to him in the future, and now Cao Jian is not in a hurry, as long as he fully demonstrates his strength, it is only a matter of course to enter the NBA.

Moreover, judging from the experience of his previous life, Jerry West also chose to leave soon after trading the core of the team Paul Gasol because the Grizzlies owner wanted to sell the Grizzlies. Joining the Memphis Grizzlies isn't necessarily a good choice, as there are too many hidden dangers on the team. Since you have entered the NBA, you must enter a strong and stable team, so that you can play your own value, especially when you have nothing now.

After figuring it out, Cao Jian didn't agree immediately, nor did he refuse immediately, but shirked and said, "Thank you." Mr. West took a fancy to me, and I was very pleased. But I can't give you an answer right now. Because I haven't started thinking about it yet, right now, I just want to play well and I don't want to be distracted by signings. I want to wait until the game is over and I might have time to think about it. ”

Hearing this, Jerry West was also stunned, there are not many young people who can refuse their requests so directly, Cao Jian said so, Jerry West was not reluctant, and smiled: "Okay." Still, I want you to think about Memphis as soon as Summer League is over. ”

"Hmm. I will. Cao Jian nodded in agreement.

After chatting, Jerry West asked for Cao Jian's phone number and said goodbye directly.

After confirming that Jerry West was gone, Cao Jian also jumped up from the ground excitedly, his excitement overflowing, and his speech became incoherent, "Jerry West, Jerry West is coming for me." Really, he's coming for me......"

Cao Jian was so excited, as he spoke, his nose was a little sour, and his eyes were a little moist. He remembered that in his previous life, he almost gave everything for basketball, but his achievements were mediocre, and after he was reborn, it was only a little more than a month before he was caught by Jerry West.

Being appreciated, being recognized, in basketball, this is something that even dreams of in my previous life. It's no wonder that Cao Jian would react like this.

In order to live up to Jerry West's love, Cao Jian was also full of firepower in the remaining four games of the Cavaliers in the back.

Fight against the Lakers.

Cao Jian continued to play in the last game, scoring only 7 points, but he used his playmaking skills to revitalize the Cavaliers, dishing out 8 assists and 2 steals, and assisting LeBron James to smash the Lakers in the final moments to win the second game of the summer league for the Cavaliers.

The Third War.

The Cavaliers' opponent is the Denver Nuggets.

The media focus of this game will undoubtedly be all on the champion LeBron James and Tanhua Carmelo Anthony, but it is not the two of them who will decide the game, but Cao Jian.

The game against Denver was very intense, and as the game progressed, the game also evolved into a battle between LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. But that's in the third verse.

In the fourth quarter of the game, the situation of the game changed, and the game time entered Cao Jian's time.

In the final quarter of the game, Cao Jian stepped up, handed out 6 assists in a single quarter, and, in the final moments of the game, made a steal Carmelo Anthony smashed and contributed another victory to the Cavaliers Summer League.

At the beginning of the game, there was no doubt that LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony received the warmest applause from the audience, but after the game, the audience gave Cao Jian their applause.

After the three games, Cao Jian's performance was already very eye-catching, and the audience thought that Cao Jian would reach the peak, but no.

Game 4 against the Miami Heat.

In this game against the Miami Heat's rookie Dwyane Wade, who was selected with the fifth pick in the first round, Cao Jian did not fall into the disadvantage.

Although Wade scored 18 points in the game, Cao Jian caused Wade to make 5 turnovers, and steals Wade 2 times, and the assist was far ahead of Wade.

The fifth battle is against the rockets.

Cao Jian's performance was as consistent as ever, especially in assists and steals.

Before these five games, many people may have questioned Cao Jian's performance, questioning whether Cao Jian's performance was short-lived and fleeting, but after these five games, Cao Jian also dispelled the concerns of fans.

In five Summer League games, Cao Jian played 15.6 minutes per game, averaging 7.8 points, 1.2 rebounds, eight assists and two steals per game (two steals in each game), and ranked first on the team in 80% two-point shooting.

Cavaliers champion LeBron James averaged 14.5 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 1.2 steals in 23.6 minutes per game in five Summer League games.

Cao Jian was able to achieve such results in the summer league, even if he was compared to LeBron James, it was not inferior at all.

After these five summer league games, the New York Times published an article describing it, "A smart passer, but at the same time a player with a jump shot defect and a thin body, may not have enough strength and athleticism to complete the defense in the NBA, but can create his own shooting opportunities or attack the basket in the restricted area." ”

(Monday.) Nabs. Look at the children's shoes, don't forget, collect. Recommended. The number reaches a certain level, and there are more additions. It's like yesterday. ）