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"The New Jersey Nets took Yiyang with the third pick in the first round! After Yiyang became Yao Ming, he is the second-highest Chinese player in the NBA draft!"

"Goodbye China! The best young player landed in the NBA!"

"Mark Cuban: I have been observing Yiyang for a long time. I am very happy to get another Chinese player. I look forward to Yiyang's success with the Mavericks."

The next day, the domestic newspapers and news websites were overwhelming with the news that Yiyang was selected to join the NBA with the third overall pick.

With fewer and fewer yellow figures on the NBA field, the appearance of Yiyang undoubtedly greatly stimulated the demand of domestic fans.

Some fans who don't pay much attention to the NCAA were taken aback by the sudden appearance of the Chinese. How could someone who had never heard of it before be selected at such a high third place?

And some fans who have been paying attention to Yiyang sneered at his third overall ranking. This group of overly enthusiastic fans hurled insults on the Internet. The general manager of the 76ers was really blind, and the team deserved it. They believed that even if Yiyang was not the No. 1 pick, he should have been selected at No. 2!

In the view of Yiyang's manager, Bill Duffy, the final ownership of his new client is quite satisfactory.

Of course, a higher pick can bring more attention and more salary to Yiyang. But as a yellow-skinned guy, Yiyang doesn't lack attention. In terms of salary, as long as Yiyang can shine during the rookie contract period, then it is time to really start making money.

The strength of the players themselves cannot be equated with their draft picks. This has been proved by countless facts. In Bill Duffy's view, whether a rookie's growth environment is good is the key to whether they can stand out.

The few teams that appeared in the high draft this year are all big teams. The big team faces many problems. First of all, their team environment is quite bad, and they have lost their winning culture. Although in weak teams, rookie players get more opportunities. But in a bad environment, players are also likely to lose confidence and even give up on themselves.

However, all these external reasons are not the key to a player's success. Whether they can successfully go on in the NBA depends on their own hearts. Bill Duffy believes that a true genius will not be buried by external factors. Those who are buried by external factors are not the best geniuses!

At this moment, when the domestic media are all reporting on this new star, the low-key Yiyang who seems to have evaporated from the world has not been affected by the outside world at all, and is still working hard every day in Dallas for this hard training. .

It's only just July, and for the rest of the players, they're enjoying their holidays. But for a rookie like Yiyang who is eager to succeed, his vacation will only be spent on the basketball court.

During this time, Bill Duffy also called Yiyang and the Mavericks trainer every day to follow up on Yiyang's situation.

Outside, Evan Turner has signed a contract with the Chinese local brand Li Ning before he has played any official games. Adidas has also offered Wall a very lucrative contract.

In fact, Li Ning, who had already discovered Yiyang, also approached Bill Duffy. Not only Li Ning, but domestic brands such as Anta and Peak all hoped that this Chinese basketball star could become his cash cow.

But Bill Duffy turned down everyone's offer, yes, everyone's!

First, Duffy wanted to wait for Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Jordan and other major manufacturers to bid before comparing them one by one. Secondly, Duffy followed Yiyang's wishes and didn't want his clients to be disturbed during this time.

After the draft, Yiyang seemed to disappear from people's sight. Only a few reporters, including Mu Ran, could find and interview him.

At this time, if it is another manager,

They must have gone mad. Because of Yiyang's actions, he will undoubtedly lose millions of dollars of income in vain!

But Duffy knew there was nothing wrong with being quiet. Powerful people don't have to shout all day long, but they must know how to solve problems!

When Yiyang shines in the NBA arena, those lost profits will multiply and come back obediently!

Duffy is not in a hurry, he just hopes that the child can continue to grow up in a healthy situation.

Every day, the Dallas Mavericks' practice facility opens early in the morning for one person and closes late in the morning for the one and only person.

Cuban did not hesitate to raise the salary of the trainers, but also let them fully cooperate with Yiyang. Stevens will always call Yiyang from time to time to ask about his training status and help him make better plans.

Off the practice court, LeBron James dropped a nuclear bomb on the East Coast. The news of Yao Ming's return to training made the Hustonians and the huge fan groups in the Eastern Kingdoms cheer. "Little Overlord" traveled east to New York, and Boozer joined the Bulls. The biggest news about the Dallas Mavericks is that Dirk Nowitzki announced his contract extension without any suspense.

In the face of these turbulent news, Yiyang is like a small fish in a pond, so inconspicuous, it seems that the ocean of NBA will not change at all because of the appearance of a small fish.

But people don't know that the growth rate of this "little fish" is jaw-dropping...

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Dirk Nowitzki was in a great mood. He had just returned from Germany and couldn't wait to meet his teammates.

For Nowitzki, his goal will not change every year, and that is the O'Brien Cup! So when he returns to the team for the first time in July every year, he will always be full of longing for the team's situation this year.

"How's your summer going? Andy." After parking the car, Nowitzki walked into the player tunnel from the underground parking lot. In the player tunnel, the German met a young black guy in uniform, the security guard of the Dallas Mavericks. People, Brock Andy.

"Working overtime every day, Dirk, he hardly rested this summer." Andy hugged Nowitzki friendly.

"Working overtime every day? What's the matter?" Nowitzki knew that under normal circumstances, player channels and training grounds would not be open during the offseason. Although the summer league is coming, it is impossible for the players participating in the summer league to start training together so soon. Andy said he worked overtime every day, why did he work overtime?

"You don't know? The rookie you drafted in June, he spent the whole summer in this damn gymnasium!"

After listening to Andy, Nowitzki had an unbelievable expression. The young head of security always likes to joke. On one occasion last year, Bullock also said that the player tunnel was broken into by a group of gunmen, scaring everyone to wait in the locker room for ten minutes. Finally, Bullock smiled and pushed the door open and said it was just a joke.

This time, Nowitzki didn't immediately believe Bullock's nonsense. Playing in the NBA for so many years, Nowitzki has never seen any Mavericks player who will stay here for a whole summer. As a rookie who was selected with the third overall pick, Yiyang should have a lot of business activities.

"Don't believe it? Go in and see for yourself." Bullock smiled triumphantly. He believed that when Nowitzki walked into the training ground, he would be surprised.

Nowitzki shook his head with a smile. It is not a bad thing for the team to have such a lively young man like Bullock. After all, this Mavericks team is... just too old. I hope the No. 3 rookie who let Butler leave will not disappoint everyone.

The German pushed open the door of the training ground, and the sound of the collision between the basketball and the hardwood floor rushed to his face instantly.

"What are you looking at? Jason." Seeing Kidd standing on the sidelines, Nowitzki also cast his eyes on the court.

On the training ground, a yellow-skinned defender with pigtails was galloping. This guy didn't know how long he hadn't cut his hair. The original whip clipper had disappeared and turned into ordinary long hair.

Although this guy's physique is not enough to make him comparable to defenders like Deron and Lowry, he is undoubtedly stronger than when he was in the trial training.

The players wearing the Mavericks' training uniforms on the court walked past several coaches who came to block with cushions in a row, rushed to the frontcourt and dunked loudly!

"Damn..." Nowitzki, who has always been refined, couldn't help but swear.

"Very fast, right? Moreover, the ball is also good, and the breakthrough is not sloppy. Just, the rhythm changes are not rich enough." Kidd looked at the guy training on the court with a smile, and he did not stop because of someone's visit. Write down what you are doing. It seems that what Bullock said is true!

After a few rounds of fast-break training, the Chinese defender walked off the field and took a towel to wipe off his sweat. He saw Nowitzki and Kidd who were watching his training from the sidelines, but he didn't say hello to them, but discussed his shortcomings with the coach.

"Dirk, this guy is really talented!" Kidd said, turning his head to look at Nowitzki beside him.

"His bounce and speed are not inferior even among black players, and he is tall and long."

"No, no, these are indeed the prerequisites for him to enter the NBA, but I am not talking about these. His talent is extremely rare. This kid knows how to keep a low profile and work hard, and he knows how to bury his emotions. These qualities, not all young people have Yes." Kidd's approving gaze made Nowitzki realize that he seemed to underestimate Yiyang. As a legend at the point guard position, Kidd can make such a high evaluation, Yiyang must be extraordinary!

"I think this is the first time in so many years that I have to worry about my starting position." Kidd smiled, but he didn't look worried at all.

The Mavericks are always one breath away from the championship, but Kidd seems to have seen the last piece of the puzzle that belongs to Dallas.

Is it Yiyang? Really impressive!