After being interviewed by CCTV, Schwartz took Xu Yong to meet Stern.

Xu Yong and Stern ate at a nearby restaurant for almost an hour.

During this time, most of the chats were about some life matters.

Xu Yong's witty conversation surprised Stern, and of course made the old man confirm that Xu Yong's appearance was significant.

It is interesting to note that not only did they hide it from the media at this dinner, but let the media intentionally follow them.

Clearly, Stern intended to do so.

The challenges faced by yellow players playing in the United States are multifaceted, not only those that Xu Yong has already experienced in the NCAA, but also from the referees and the media.

Yao Ming was the champion at the beginning, and the challenges he suffered after entering the NBA were even greater than those on the court.

Stern also grew wise, and reminded those people in advance: Xu Yong was covered by him, so he should take it easy.

After eating with Stern, Xu Yong was a little empty, returned to the arena to find a corner to sit down and rest, and then began to reply to text messages and phone calls.

With 99+ missed caller ID and 500+ unread text messages, his mobile phone is much more explosive than when he was in the NCAA.

No way, being selected is much more than winning the NCAA championship.

Just as Xu Yong was busy replying to text messages, the 2009 NBA draft officially came to an end as Tatum announced that the Heat had selected Robert Dodder with the 60th pick.

The results of the lottery draft are as follows: 1 Griffin (Clippers); 2 Xu Yong (bull); 3 Harden (Thunder); 4 Evans (king); 5 Thabit (Grizzlies); 6 Rubio (Timberwolves); 7. Curry (Warriors); 8 Jonny Flynn (Knicks); 9 DeRozan (Raptors); 10 Jordan Hill (Bucks); 11 Terrence Williams (Nets); 12 Henderson (Bobcats); 13 Hansbru (Pacers); 14 Jennings (Sun).

There are also a few options to keep an eye on: Zhu Holiday didn't get selected until the 17th pick when he was drafted by the Kings with Xu Yong;

The Timberwolves picked Ty Lawson with the 18th pick, but instead of trading him to the Nuggets as Xu Yong knows, they chose to keep him, in large part because Rubio won't report for this season and they didn't select Jonny Flynn.

The Cavaliers selected Jeff Ayers with the 30th pick;

The Pistons selected Chase Bardinger with the 44th pick and sent him to the Rockets;

The Cavaliers picked Danny Green with the 46th pick;

……

Although the draft is over, the storm of social media has only really begun.

"I'm a New York fan, we didn't wait for Stephen Curry or Xu Yong, and our double insurance ended up being Jonny Flynn, what the hell happened! Can anyone tell me when exactly New York will rise? ”

"IMHO, the most important thing you should do is change the boss, and then spend money to sign a ready-made star, what kind of draft do you have money for?"

"I think the most ridiculous thing in this year's draft is that Xu Yong has become the eye sign, which one is this?"

"Although I also think that Xu Yong is not worthy of this list, but brother, you have been hacked, and he is the MOP of the NCAA Final Four."

"Can MOP be eaten as a meal? How many stars are there in the NBA right now, what is the MOP? Still a yellow-skinned forward, I bet with my prick that this guy will definitely be the best guy in NBA history! ”

"Agreed, the champion and the top eye have always been watery, Griffin can't be water, but Xu Yong is a parallel commodity no matter how you look at it."

"Is there anything worth discussing? The new general manager of the Bulls was only replaced in May, what is Foreman's, he traded away the two main players last season in one go, isn't this obviously to give himself prestige? Choosing Xu Yong is just another bad move he played. ”

"The Bulls are finished, the city is cursed after Jordan leaves, let's wait and see the joke!"

"Don't worry, we can see the summer league soon, I want to see how much this Xu Yong can water!"

……

Before Xu Yong's text message returned, Schwartz came over and called him up again.

Because the draft is over, and the Bulls' draft is over, Foreman has to take all the rookies to a meeting with the fans.

It was at this time that Xu Yong met the two rookies who were selected with him, and they were both impressed.

If you really want to break it down, one is expected, and the other is unexpected.

Unexpectedly, it was Ty Gibson, also from the Pac10 Alliance.

The two of them hugged when they met, and they played each other every year in the NCAA, so they were old acquaintances.

Gibson is an absolute rookie, both 24 years old this year, and was picked by the Bulls with the 26th pick.

Unexpectedly, it was James Johnson.

Most of his impressions of Johnson stayed in the Raptors and Heat periods, but he didn't expect him to be selected by the Bulls, and he was the No. 16 pick.

This is an absolute heavyweight.

Every year, in addition to those serious awards, the NBA also makes some strange lists.

Among them, there is a list of players called "The Least You Want to Conflict on the Court", and Johnson tops the list every year.

Without him, only he can fight.

This guy comes from a taekwondo family, his parents have 12 taekwondo champions combined, and he and his eight siblings have all been practicing martial arts since childhood.

And Johnson is still the most talented in this area, sweeping all competitions since he was a child.

If he hadn't fallen in love with basketball later, he would have been able to go home with several national championships.

So if you really clash with him on the court, it's not a matter of pushing or taking a few pushes, it's really possible to be knocked out.

However, to Xu Yong's surprise, Johnson was very kind to communicate.

This is simply the American Ma Dongxi, ruthless and cute.

False toughness: Swing your fists, fight and retreat.

True master: I'm smiling at you, but you're flustered.

And compared to the press conference, the meeting with the fans is much easier.

Especially for Xu Yong, the fans showed great enthusiasm.

Regardless of how fans of other teams spray on social media, their own fans are still looking forward to their own players.

The kind of people who booed at the draft meeting were only a few after all.

And Xu Yong's appearance is also high, no matter what profession you are engaged in in this society, anything you do with a good face is popular.

Not to mention the brief contact, Xu Yong's humorous conversation has already made them like a spring breeze like a member of the Devil team.

"Xu, can we make the playoffs next season?" At this moment, some fans couldn't help but ask.

There are two mainstream information related to the Bulls on social media now, one is that Xu Yong will definitely be a parallel import, and the other is that the Bulls will not be able to enter the playoffs next season.

Needless to say, the first one is also justified, after all, the Bulls are a group of newcomers next season with such a trade.

Just think about the possible starters: second-year Rose and first-year Xu Yong partner in the backcourt, third-year Noah and first-year Gibson form the interior line, and small forward Lul Deng is considered experienced.

That's it, it's not enough to see in the east!

"Yes, I promise." What fans never expected was that Xu Yong not only used certainty, but also certainty and affirmation.

This damn charm, Foreman was already smiling like a flower on the side.

People often say that there is a superstar image, but temperament is much more important than appearance.

So even if an NBA game hasn't been played yet, he has already determined that Xu Yong is a superstar.

He couldn't help but look forward to it.

……

On Schwartz's side, many sponsors have already approached him and are ready to sign endorsements for Xu Yong.

is a Chinese leader, and he is also a swing man, and it is not only media people like Yang Yi who know his value.

Xu Yong must have done this in the summer, but he was not in such a hurry.

Because now he doesn't have time.

On the night of the draft night fan meeting, Foreman spoke to them about the next steps.

The Bulls, one of the teams competing in this year's Las Vegas Summer League, asked all three rookies to play.

And the start of the summer league is only half a month later.