Xiao Shi bit his lip and hesitated for a long time.

John Wood is a smart man, he has lived to be almost a hundred years old, and his wise brain quickly guessed the identity of Xiao Shi, so he asked: "Will there still be Chinese smuggling into the United States at the risk of their lives in this era?" I remember decades ago, many Chinese did leave their homeland to come to California to pan for gold. ”

John Wooden put his guess out of his mouth, and Xiao Shaw breathed a sigh of relief. He was about to speak, but John Wooden had already spoken: "Don't worry, kid. I don't have any different feelings about you because of this, you're still a genius, and it has nothing to do with who you are. ”

John Wooden's words moved Xiao Shi very much. He nodded vigorously, and then said, "Actually, my identity is still legal at present. But if you don't find a formal job with basketball, then... I'm going to be a smuggler. ”

The chic voice was small, but every word was listened to by John Wooden.

When John Wooden heard this, he frowned immediately, he didn't understand a little, so he asked, "Now your identity is legitimate?" Why does not finding a regular job in basketball turn into an illegal stay? ”

"I came here on a work visa with the help of Lenny Kuhn, a scout. But before that, I didn't even know what basketball was. So, I have to learn more about basketball now and then apply for a job with basketball. Xiao said plainly.

When John Wooden heard this, he was a little stunned at first, thinking that this incident was a bit too coincidental. Then he grinned again, and then said, "If that's all there is to it, that's really easy." Remember to bring your ID with you when you go to UCLA tomorrow morning, and I'll give you a job with basketball. Although the salary won't be too high, at least you're legitimate. ”

Hearing John Wooden's words, Xiao Swan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, he still felt that the surprise came too quickly, and he was a little unexpected: "This... This... Is that okay? Can it really be? ”

"What's not to do. You have to believe in yourself, you're a genius made for basketball, and getting a basketball job, it's a very simple thing. You should aim for the bigger picture, as you said, that you can be a superstar in the NBA. John Wooden told Xiao Xiao very seriously, although he knew that Xiao Xiao didn't need to help build his self-confidence at all, but it was good to motivate him.

"Thank you, I'll definitely do my best." Xiao said a little shyly. This was a rare time for him to be embarrassed.

"Okay, go home and rest, wait for my news tomorrow." John Wooden patted Dash on the shoulder, then turned to George and instructed George to send Dash home.

George hurriedly took Xiao Shi into the car, and then drove all the way to Lenny Kuhn's house according to Xiao Shi's guidance.

Halfway through the car, George finally couldn't hold back the question in his heart, and he opened his mouth to ask Xiao Sage: "Hey, your food is delicious, much better than the things in Chinatown." ”

George's words were more or less blunt, although he had already expressed his overtures, but the two were always opposed.

Chic's response was also relatively simple: "Hmm." ”

The atmosphere between the two was still a bit deadlocked, as if it was a cold war.

Seeing this, George suddenly chuckled. He shook his head helplessly, he was a little self-deprecating in his heart, he felt that he was almost forty years old, and he was still angry with this young man, which was really funny.

When he thought about it, his mood suddenly broadened.

So, he reached out and patted Xiao Swan's shoulder, and took the initiative to say, "Boy, if I hadn't practiced for a long time, I would definitely have beaten you easily." ”

His tone was very gentle, not-for-tat, but a little joking.

And Xiao Shao is not a mad dog who bites people indiscriminately when he has nothing to do, since George released his kindness, and he didn't do anything to hurt himself and be sorry for himself, it was just a little angry on the court. Therefore, Xiao Sao also smiled and replied in a joking tone: "If I hadn't practiced basketball for only three or four days, I would have beaten you to the ground." ”

When George heard this, he smiled wryly again. But he didn't refute, but simply acquiesced: "Yes, your talent is indeed at the level of genius, if you have been trained since childhood, I will not be your opponent at all." I think that's why Mr. Wooden is cultivating you so hard. ”

"I'm thankful Mr. Wooddon." Xiao Sao said very seriously.

"I'm also grateful to him. He not only taught me to play basketball, but he also taught me a lot of life lessons, and he was my mentor and my godfather. George also said it quite emotionally.

"Were you very good at playing back then?" Xiao Shi asked suddenly.

"I guess it's amazing, after all, I'm the starting power forward for a UCLA championship team." George said with some smugness.

Hearing this, Xiao Shi measured it in his heart, and he figured out Guò George to calculate his current strength level. So, he went on to ask, "So have you become a professional footballer?" Didn't you go to the NBA? ”

When Xiao asked this, George was instantly embarrassed.

He admitted that he was so good that he wanted to stink, but Xiao Xiao directly compared it with the NBA, and he was embarrassed all of a sudden.

Cough! Cough!

He pretended to cough twice, and then pretended to turn off the air conditioner, as if he was really uncomfortable with the cold wind.

Then, he pursed his lips and said in embarrassment: "This question, actually... Not every great player can become a professional footballer. Professional players are special, special, special, and very good players. ”

George said five special words in a row to hide his own embarrassment. After speaking, he added a number to support his previous sentence: "The NBA only selects dozens of players every year, and in fact, all NBA players add up to only more than 400, which is almost the 400 players who can play the most in the world." ”

When Xiao Sa heard this, he instantly felt that he had been a little bit sitting in the well before, and he felt as if he had thought about the NBA too easily.

George lowered his head when he heard this, and his feelings were low. Hurriedly squeezed out a smile again, patted Xiao Sao on the shoulder, and said with relief: "I think you should be confident in yourself, you are the genius that Mr. John Wooden is optimistic about." You carry Mr. Wooden's last basketball ideal, if you can't make it to the NBA, wouldn't Mr. Wooden be very faceless? ”

Xiao Sa heard this, nodded silently, and silently clenched his hands into two hard fists: Yes, I am a genius. How could I let Mr. Woolden down? One of the best 400 players in the world, this should never be a barrier to my progress, let alone my ultimate goal!

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