Even though Lu Yu had always been calm, in fact, until Don Nelson and Wang Fei left, he still felt a little uneasy.
Because the team he was most associated with by fans was the SuperSonics.
After all, Gonzaga and the Sonics belong to the same state of Washington.
However, SuperSonics head coach Mike Millan is not very interested in him and has no intention of seeking a trade.
In addition to the SuperSonics, the three teams that have the opportunity to draft Lu Yu and have been discussed the most by fans and media are the three teams mentioned by Don Nelson.
Clippers, Warriors and Celtics.
If Lu Yu remembers correctly, the Clippers will reach an agreement with the Bulls to select Tyson Chandler, and then directly trade him to the Bulls after the selection.
I don’t know if my butterfly wings have changed this historical trajectory.
Probably not. After all, the Clippers' target is Elton Brand. Their goal is very clear, which is to get a quasi-All-Star insider. If you compare Juwan Howard and Elton Brand, the Clippers have nothing to lose.
There is no doubt that Elton Brand will be chosen.
Then the remaining two teams are the Golden State Warriors and Celtics.
When the Mavericks are determined to trade up, there is no doubt that the Golden State Warriors will sell the Mavericks some face, so Lu Yu doesn't have to worry at all.
What worries Lu Yu the most is the Celtics.
He doesn't really want to go to Boston.
It's not that I don't like the Celtics, it's that I don't like the city of Boston. Not only Lu Yu doesn't like it, but most players in the NBA don't like to go there...except for white players.
But Boston still lacks a shooting guard.
Originally, Lu Yu was worried about being drafted by the Boston Celtics, but the appearance of Don Nelson dispelled his worries.
In fact, racial discrimination was very serious in Dallas before.
But things have gotten much better in recent years, otherwise the team wouldn't have drafted Wang Zhizhi first.
Lu Yu didn't expect to be the boss when he entered the NBA, so it doesn't matter where he first stops, the most important thing is to be able to play comfortably.
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The team's training is still calm, Lu Yu's life has not been disturbed by the arrival of Don Nelson, and the outside media is also calm. Obviously, the Mavericks have done a very good job of keeping the news of Lu Yu's promise to join secretly, and everything is kept secret.
Proceed in an orderly manner.
April 5th is only two days away from the semifinals.
That day's training ended at four o'clock. Mark Foyou gathered all the players and took them on the bus. After more than ten minutes of driving, they arrived at the Key Arena of the Sonics.
"Today I will take you to watch an NBA game, so that you can experience the tense atmosphere of the game in advance." Romar said with a smile.
The team members cheered.
This is a game between the Sonics and the Jazz.
The players lined up to enter the Key Arena, but when Lu Yu entered the court, he caused a commotion among the fans.
At this time, Stockton had just finished warming up and was being interviewed by CCTV commentator Zhang Weiping before the game. Since CCTV began broadcasting the NBA, many media have begun to send reporters to the United States to interview and follow up the report.
But generally only CCTV can obtain the right to interview before the game.
After Stockton answered Zhang Weiping's question, he found that the fans at the scene were shouting the word "Lu Yu" in unison, and they thought it was the new SuperSonics star.
Lu Yu... The figure wearing the white No. 10 jersey flashed through Stockton's mind. He looked back and saw Lu Yu entering the stadium. He smiled and said to Zhang Weiping: "Why don't you interview him...
Lu Yu is the most popular star in the NCAA right now."
Zhang Weiping looked in the direction of Stockton's finger and couldn't help but feel moved when he saw Lu Yu's familiar face.
"I have to discuss this matter with Lu Yu." Zhang Weiping said with a smile.
He then asked the staff to confirm with Lu Yu whether they agreed to be interviewed.
Lu Yu naturally had no objection and walked to Stockton's side.
"Hi, my junior." Stockton greeted him first: "Originally, I wanted to invite you to Salt Lake City, but it's too far. We happened to have a game against the SuperSonics, so we met with Mark Fernando.
After some discussion, You decided to move the teaching location to Seattle."
"Thank you." Lu Yu didn't expect that Stockton was really here to teach.
Although Stockton is not tall, his eyes are as bright as those of an eagle.
Lu Yu suddenly thought about a question.
As we all know, Stockton is a white athlete. He does not have explosive physical fitness, but he has become a dazzling superstar in the NBA.
What does he rely on?
Brain?
Over there, Zhang Weiping had prepared the interview. After indicating that it was ready to begin, he began to say to the camera: "Today at the SuperSonics' home arena, we happened to meet a Chinese student who plays in the American college league. His name is Lu
Remain."
The camera zoomed into the distance and focused on Lu Yu next to Zhang Weiping.
"You may not know about the American College League. In the United States, people pay as much attention to the NCAA as to the NBA. People often compare NCAA stars to NBA stars. Why? Because they think that NCAA stars will eventually become NBA stars.
"Lu Yu's star." Zhang Weiping introduced in his unique tone: "Lu Yu's name may not be very famous in China, but in the United States, especially Washington State, he is a star that everyone knows. Now, let us
Let me interview Lu Yu next to me... Hello, Lu Yu, nice to meet you."
"Hello, Director Zhang." Lu Yu greeted with a smile.
"This is probably the second time I've seen you. The last time was when I was broadcasting the friendly match between the National Youth Team and Gonzaga University. I didn't expect to meet you at the SuperSonics' home court. Can you talk about your experience playing in the United States?"
"Actually, being able to play in the NCAA is a coincidence. The main reason is that the coach likes me, otherwise I would not have a chance to play in the NCAA." Lu Yu's handsome face appeared in front of the camera and he said calmly.
"I heard that your team has reached the final four. It is amazing to achieve such an achievement!"
"Being able to reach the semi-finals depends on luck and teamwork. My teammates are also very good."
…
"It seems that our stars are very humble and have the tradition of our Chinese nation." Zhang Weiping said with a smile: "Having entered the final four, is there anything you want to say to yourself?"
"Let's win the championship." Lu Yu said calmly.
"..."
"This NCAA Final Four will also be broadcast on CCTV. I look forward to your performance then." Zhang Weiping ended the interview with a word of expectation.
After the interview ended, as it was broadcast on TV, domestic fans also watched the interview through CCTV. Several players from Guangdong Hongyuan were watching the game in the dormitory and saw Lu Yu on the TV at a glance.
"Lu Yu is on TV?" Zhu Fangyu was stunned.
"It's really Lu Yu! I heard that he has already reached the semi-finals!" Wang Shipeng sighed.
Du Feng picked his nose and said, "When it comes to showing off, I only obey Lu Yu."
…
After Zhang Weiping and Lu Yu shook hands and separated, they began to prepare for the broadcast, while Lu Yu and Stockton chatted on the sidelines.
"Is this your first time watching my game live?" Stockton asked while patting the ball.
"Yes." Lu Yu said.
"Then you have to see clearly how I play the pick-and-roll."
Stockton smiled and said: "However, it doesn't matter if you don't see clearly. Tomorrow, I and my teammates will go to give you one-on-one teaching."
