So, Li Lei and Su Qun walked towards the stadium together.

Su Qun asked Li Lei about the specific process of the first two trials as he walked.

Li Lei knows everything.

Su Qun took out the pen and small notebook he carried with him, recorded the key words and sentences, and looked very professional.

"Did the Pistons and Heat secretly give you a draft promise?"

Su Qun asked.

When encountering a player they like, many teams will inform them in advance and give the players a preparation.

"Nope."

Li Lei returned.

"Don't be discouraged!"

Su Qun patted Li Lei's shoulder comfortingly: "Since Dawson knows about your trial, for Yao Ming's sake, he will definitely pay more attention to you." Come on! ”

"Hmm."

Li Lei agreed.

But I didn't think so.

He experienced many setbacks when he was a child, and his heart is relatively mature.

Li Lei knows very well: relying on the mountains and mountains, relying on the flow of water. In the end, you can only rely on yourself.

The NBA is a cruel world, the strength is not enough, and it is useless to rely on anyone.

Even if Yao Ming wants to help himself because of his compatriots, he is also a rookie, how much energy can he have? Is it possible to influence the decisions of the management of the Mosaic team?

The tryout began quickly.

Su Qun also followed in with his press card, interviewing, observing, and recording on the side.

Mosaic head coach Jeff Van Gundy was personally watching from the sidelines, occasionally speaking out for guidance.

He is the younger brother of the Heat's coach Da Fan, known as Little Fan.

Unlike Da Fan, Coach Xiao Fan focuses on defense and light offense, which is quite important to defense.

So Li Lei easily stood out and received Xiao Fan's attention.

Especially Li Lei's all-out defensive attitude made Xiao Fan nod frequently.

After the physical test, take a break before the match.

Xiao Fan stood on the sidelines and called, "Li, come here." ”

Li Lei didn't know why, but he still walked over obediently.

Others also stared, wondering what was going on.

"Look at it."

Coach Xiao Fan crossed his feet, squatted slightly, raised one hand high, and stretched the other side.

This is the basic move of defense.

"Remember, it's the feet that defend it's the hands, not the hands."

Xiao Fan said while demonstrating.

"Your tackles are fast and accurate, but bad habits. The first moment your opponent breaks through, you should move your feet to cut off your opponent's path so that your opponent can't accelerate, instead of always trying to steal. This is gambling and not advisable! ”

"When you win a championship in defense, it's about real strength, not luck. Do you want to rely on luck for all your victory? ”

Li Lei seriously imitated Coach Xiaofan's footsteps and kept his words firmly in his heart.

Defensively, with feet without hands.

Xiao Fan looked at Li Lei's humble learning attitude and nodded with satisfaction.

"Go back, remember to practice more, develop good defensive habits, and you will benefit for a lifetime."

Li Lei bowed and thanked sincerely: "Thank you, coach!" ”

Su Qun watched from the side, and his face was already smiling, like a blooming chrysanthemum.

"It seems that Coach Jeff is very optimistic about Li Lei, and he actually opened a small stove in front of everyone, isn't this it?"

Su Qun took out a small notebook and began to record it again.

Li Lei returned to the court and turned his head, only to find that everyone was staring at him.

The emotions of envy and jealousy are not disguised at all.

"Humph! An Asian who also wants to enter the NBA? ”

"How are Wang Zhizhi and Battle? It's not like I can't get mixed up anymore. and Yao Ming, who became the champion, but was robbed of the best rookie by Stoudemire, a veritable parallel import. ”

There are even people who make undisguised mockery.

Li Lei was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, and just sat down to rest.

Coach Xiao Fan opened a small stove, which is not necessarily a good thing.

In the ensuing confrontation, something really happened.

Li Lei's four teammates formed an alliance, isolated Li Lei, and did not give Li Lei any chance.

Even if Li Lei is a big vacancy, and his side is as empty as the Pacific Ocean, no one passes the ball to him.

Su Qun looked at this scene, sweating profusely in a hurry, but he didn't have the slightest choice.

Coach Xiao Fan also frowned, but he ignored this matter.

This is very bad for Li Lei!

"Do you want to help Li Lei?"

Coach Xiao Fan hesitated, he really liked Li Lei, but this violated the principle of fairness.

on the field.

Li Lei himself remained calm.

On the offensive end, his teammates don't give the ball, so he simply puts more energy into the defensive end.

The first is to defend your opponents.

Secondly, he will make up for his teammates who are missing.

Finally, if any of his teammates struggle to defend, Li Lei will also actively assist in defense.

At the end of the game, Li Lei's offensive statistics were 0 points and 0 assists, a big duck egg.

However, Coach Xiao Fan's frowning brows gradually relaxed, and he liked Li Lei even more.

Don't give up on yourself because of the isolation and exclusion of your teammates, or even blindly retaliate.

It's about doing what you can and defending to the letter, helping the team win.

This kind of mature mentality is really rare.

To be honest, as long as you are not a native American player, anyone who comes to the NBA will be excluded.

Nowitzki, Kukoc, Yao Ming, Sabonis...... are all living examples.

If you can overcome these exclusions, you can survive in the NBA. On the contrary, sooner or later, you have to get out.

And Li Lei's mature mentality makes Xiao Fan firmly believe that he will definitely survive in the NBA, and he will be a qualified team player.

When the tryout was over, Mosaic's management and coaching staff had some discussions, leaving a few players who had performed well to chat.

"Li Lei!"

This time, there is Li Lei's name.

When Carol Dawson read the name, Xiao Fan smiled kindly at Li Lei.

Obviously, Coach Xiao Fan has contributed to this matter.

"Yes!"

Su Qun clenched his fists violently, even more excited than Li Lei.

Later, several of the remaining players were taken into the office in turn to chat.

Li Lei was last in line.

Su Qun gave Li Lei psychological counseling next to him: "Li Lei, don't be nervous, just chat normally, and be modest." But don't be too modest. If there is something you don't know, don't say no, just say you'll study hard. ”

Li Lei nodded: "Teacher Su, your water cup is leaking." ”

"Huh?"

Su Qun exclaimed in surprise, and found that the water cup was not tightened, and the tea wet a small piece of his trousers.

Su Qun quickly wiped it and smiled awkwardly.

persuaded Li Lei not to be nervous, but Su Qun himself was even more nervous than Li Lei.

Finally it was Li Lei's turn, Su Qun clenched his fists and said: "Come on!" ”

Li Lei nodded: "Come on!" ”

In the office, sitting are Dawson, the general manager of the Mosaic team, Morey, the assistant general manager, and Xiao Fan, the head coach.

Dawson took the lead and asked Li Lei about his life experience and family situation.

Li Lei was neither humble nor arrogant, and replied calmly.

After a quarter of an hour, the chat ended.

Dawson stood up and shook hands with Li Lei: "Li, we are very satisfied with you. On behalf of the entire management and coaching staff of the Mosaic team, I invite you to join us. The team has a second-round pick of 15 this year, and that's what I promise you. ”

Call!

Li Lei couldn't hide his smile anymore, nodded happily, and expressed his gratitude.

This is to get the draft promise.

Subsequently, Dawson and Morey left.

Coach Xiao Fan kept Li Lei.

"Lee, you still have some problems with your defense, listen carefully......"

One of them taught, the other learned, and time flew by.

Li Lei didn't know that Morey called Yao Ming in Shanghai as soon as he left.

"Yao, we have taken a fancy to Li. Next season, your compatriots will be fighting alongside you! ”

There was a sound of surprise from the other side.

"Great!"

After talking for a while, Morey suddenly said: "Yao, Mr. Alexander wants to open up the market in China and cooperate with Chinese entrepreneurs for a win-win situation, and I hope your team can maneuver from it." ”

……