Chapter 197: Joining the New York Knicks
On this day, the press conference for Wang Yu to join the NBA was about to be held, Wang Yu put on a suit and was about to go to Madison Garden Stadium, but he still got Ethan away, he really didn't want Ethan to follow him everywhere.
Came to Madison Garden, followed Leicester inside, came to the interview place, sat in front of the Knicks backdrop, below, a group of reporters and various media that had been waiting for another time, and the Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek
Also sit next to it.
Finally, the reporters were allowed to ask questions, and one of them asked, "Mr. Wang, how did you feel after joining the Knicks?" ”
"Of course I'm very excited, I didn't expect that I could actually join the NBA, and of course, thank you to the Knicks for discovering it!" Wang Yu replied.
"I heard you played basketball in Europe, why did you come to the United States?" Another journalist said.
"I think the NBA is the mecca of basketball! That's why I came to the United States to pursue my dreams! Wang Yu said.
After asking a few more questions, head coach Jeff stood up and took out a jersey, which was Wang Yu's Knicks jersey! On the 31st, Wang Yu was very excited, and after taking the jersey, he showed it to the reporters, and then there was a sound of pressing the shutter.
"Thank you!" Wang Yu said to Jeff.
After the press conference, the news channel in the United States also broadcast this news, Luan Jiye, who often pays attention to sports news, naturally saw the news for the first time, and was shocked when he saw it, Wang Yu, this kid, came to the United States and didn't notify himself!
Soon, Madison Garden posted a poster, which was a back photo of Wang Yu wearing a Knicks jersey, and as soon as the offseason ended, his NBA career was about to begin! From now on, don't waste a single second!
After Wang Yu took the makeup photo, the head coach wanted to see Wang Yu's shooting ability, and Wang Yu was also eager to prove himself, first of all, he wanted to see Wang Yu's ability to fight under the basket, but now there is no one else, so let Wang Yu shoot first.
Wang Yu picked up a basketball, went to the free throw line first, and slapped the basketball a few times. Then he raised the basketball, flicked his wrist, and easily threw the ball into the basket, and then he shot ten, and finally just missed one, and then it was to the three-point line, and the three-point shot was also very accurate, and it was rare in the center, and then it was a dunk, not to mention.
When Wang Yu was training, there was a video next to him, as publicity, and the other members of the Knicks also knew that a new player had come, and people in the vicinity came to take a look, and the first one who came was Kristaps Porzingis.
On June 26, 2015, Kristaps Porzingis was selected by the New York Knicks with the fourth pick in the first round of the NBA Draft.
On July 30, 2015, the Knicks officially announced that they had signed Kristaps Porzingis. The four-year contract is worth $18.65 million, with team options for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.
On November 18, 2015, the Knicks defeated the Hornets 102-94 at home, Kristaps Porzingis played 31 minutes, scored 29 points and 11 rebounds on 10-of-17 shooting, becoming the first Knicks rookie since Patrick Ewing to score at least 29 points and 11 rebounds in a single game, and becoming the youngest player in Knicks history to score at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in a single game.
On November 22, 2015, the Knicks defeated the Rockets 107-102 on the road, Kristaps Porzingis played 36 minutes, scored 24 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks, becoming the first player in Knicks history to receive such data since Patrick Ewing, and the first rookie player since Shaquille O'Neal to do so in a single game, and breaking the record held by Kevin Garnett (20 years, 188 days). Became the youngest player in the league to score at least 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in a single game (20 years, 111 days). In addition, Porzingis contributed seven blocks, setting a single-game block record for a rookie in the class of 2015.
On November 24, 2015, when the Knicks lost 78-95 to the Heat, Kristaps Porzingis played 37 minutes and scored 20 points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks, becoming the first Knicks player since Carmelo Anthony to score at least 20 points and 14 rebounds in two consecutive games.
Wang Yu was also surprised to see Porzingis, and shook hands with Porzingis in the past, and Porzingis also said in a friendly manner: "Welcome to join the Knicks family!" ”
"Thank you, senior!" Wang Yu said.
Boston, USA
Luan Jiye also saw the news of Wang Yu's entry into the NBA, and Wang Yu also posted a circle of friends, Luan Jiye congratulated under the comment, Yi Yaojie also commented below, Wang Yu also received congratulations from two people and expressed his gratitude.
"Xiaoying, another high school classmate has entered the NBA!" Luan Jiye said to Hu Hanying.
"Huh? Who is it? Hu Hanying said: "I only know that Yi Yaojie is also there!" ”
"Wang Yu, you should remember him, right?" Luan Jiye asked.
"Oh! He's the former captain! Hu Hanying said.
"Okay, I'll be back home in a few days, where do you want to go now?" Luan Jiye said.
"Whatever, I actually want to go shopping!" Hu Hanying said.
"Well, let's go!" Luan Jiye said.
When the two of them went out, they were still wearing the couple shirt they bought, and as soon as the two of them went out, they were still concerned, especially Luan Jiye's tall man, who was almost recognized several times, but fortunately, Luan Jiye pulled Hu Hanying to run fast.
"What kind of shopping is this? It's obviously running! Hu Hanying said.
"If I'm not famous, I'm sure I'll go shopping with you slowly! I can't let passers-by disappear! Luan Jiye said.
Finally found a street with few people, and the two of them walked on the street hand in hand, but Luan Jiye was still wearing a mask, but he took off his hat, Hu Hanying saw that Luan Jiye's hair had grown again, and it seemed to have grown back to the previous high school, so she said: "You seem to have cut your hair." ”
"Really? I don't feel long, huh? Luan Jiye said.
"Not long? Look at your bangs are almost to your eyes, and it's very messy, the whole otaku! Hu Hanying said.
"Okay." Luan Jiye said, and Hu Hanying looked for a barbershop, at this time, they found a barbershop with photos of Owen and Hayward, it seemed that both of them had come here to cut their hair, so Luan Jiye and Hu Hanying walked in.