"I still need time to think about it."

Lin Ying thought for a while and said.

Yao Ming's question was indeed a bit sudden.

If he remembered correctly, the men's basketball team had the worst record in history in the Asian Championships this year: 10th place.

If he goes there, it will not be the icing on the cake, but help in times of need.

However, the Asian Championships will definitely improve him. After all, the level of competition in adult competitions is different from that of the NCAA. This kind of training opportunity is not always available.

And he also understands the principle of using competition as a substitute for training.

But in the final analysis, he does still need time to think about it.

After all, he hasn’t even drafted yet!

If the team that drafted him doesn't agree to go, it doesn't make any difference whether he agrees or not.

"It's okay. I'm not asking you to make a decision now and wait until the draft is over."

Yao Ming said with a smile.

Lin Ying nodded.

At this time, the duel on the court was almost in progress.

Durant has been beaten to autism...

"T-mac, get ready to eat."

Yao Ming stood up at this time and walked over there.

Lin Ying also followed.

"He still has injuries on his feet."

Yao Ming went up and said to McGrady with a smile.

Durant looked frustrated.

His injury is actually almost healed.

After I went back to Austin to go to the hospital for a checkup, I found out that I had a slight sprain.

It will be very painful on the spot and you will not be able to play ball, but it will be better in two days.

Otherwise, he would have really acted like Lin Ying when he jumped on the technical stage during the game.

And he wouldn't come to Houston with Lin Ying.

He also wants to find an opportunity to discuss with Tracy McGrady to see how far he is from the NBA.

In the end, the opportunity was indeed found, but the reality was too cruel.

"Don't be discouraged. Holding the ball is not your strong point, and you are playing against an NBA superstar. If you can take advantage, you will at least be an All-Star."

Yao Ming then looked at Durant and said.

Teaching "Emotional Intelligence".

Durant nodded, but he had already made up his mind that he must step up his ball-handling training.

While chatting, Yao Ming drove them to Yao Restaurant in a customized large BMW car.

On the way there, Yao Ming kept talking.

Talk about his winning of the jackpot by buying spinach from the University of Texas, and talk about Yao's restaurant.

Lin Ying couldn't say anything, but he felt a lot about this wave.

With Yao Ming's personality coupled with his strength, it's impossible to think he won't be very popular.

It was obviously not the first time for McGrady to come to Yao's Restaurant, and he was very familiar with it after entering.

Yao Ming was also very polite and told Durant to try ordering a few dishes. If he didn't like it, he would ask people to buy Western food next door.

Osmanthus meat, eight-treasure chicken, Hujiang pork ribs, four fresh braised bran, sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice porridge, lard mince cake, grape fish, braised raw stir-fried...

Shanghai cuisine is characterized by its sweet taste, which is relatively acceptable in the United States.

Seeing McGrady eating with relish, Durant also gave it a try.

This time he ate quite happily.

It seems that the popularity of Yao's restaurant is not only due to Yao Ming's fame, but also the way in which Chinese food is opened is very important.

"Have you made an appointment with your agent?"

While eating and chatting, Yao Ming turned around and asked.

Lin Ying and Durant both shook their heads, they hadn't had time yet.

"I'll help Bill promote it, you can take a look."

Yao Ming said as he rummaged through his bag, took out his business card and handed it to the two of them.

Bill Duffy.

Lin Ying took the business card and looked at the name on it, but still had some memories.

There are several types of agents in the NBA, one is profit-oriented and the other is integrity-oriented.

Rich Paul and Dan Fagan are representatives of interests that come first;

For integrity first, Tamiflu is the most famous.

One of the more vivid examples he remembers is related to Anthony Carter.

Carter automatically gave up his $4 million player option that year.

Duffy helped him re-sign a one-year, $1 million contract with the Spurs, and then paid the remaining $3 million out of his own pocket.

Moreover, Yao Ming has a relatively stable personality. The fact that he was able to recommend Duffy to Lin Ying and Durant shows that he also recognizes his agent.

After handing over the business card, Yao Ming also "prompted" Lin Ying.

"Your agent can help you find a good trainer, and a professional trainer will be of great help to you."

Lin Ying continued to take notes.

Each of these words will have a great effect on him.

…

After coming out of Yao's Restaurant, Lin Ying and Durant took a flight back to Austin that night.

On the plane, Durant and Lin Ying talked about something.

"Ying, let's sign with the same agent!"

"Um?"

Lin Ying didn't know why Durant suddenly said that.

"This way, even if we enter the NBA but are not on the same team, we can still strive to play on the same team in the future!"

Durant was full of excitement.

...agent basketball?

Rich Paul: Are you polite?

"Kevin, even if we are not an agent, we can still play together if we have the chance."

Lin Ying said with a smile.

An agent is actually the same as choosing a sneaker endorsement, it can be changed.

Of course, he is not against playing brother basketball with Durant, whether he has just entered the league or when he has the opportunity to play in the future.

"You are right. You still need to think about it carefully. People from Nike recently want to come to me to sign a contract early."

Durant muttered.

"Huh? You're not going to sign with New Balance?"

Lin Ying hadn't paid much attention in the past two days. When he looked down, he realized that the shoes Durant was wearing were all Nike.

"No, no, it's too big."

Durant shook his head.

After hearing this, Lin Ying understood instantly.

Durant said the same thing before, but the meaning was completely different.

That line-stepping victory in the final turned into a draw, which really caused a 180° change in his attitude!

"What about you? Has the agent thought about it?"

Durant looked at Lin Ying and asked.

"That's almost it."
To be continued...