The Way of the Center

Chapter 51 : Anjie’s decision

Since that day, as long as Catherine has time, she will run to the sense of sports to accompany Anjie to train. And An Jie, at the same time he was training, had a clear idea of ​​where he belonged.

“Well, today’s training is over, stay with others tonight, don’t run to the gym by yourself.” Divac pointed at Catherine sitting in the stands with his chin.

“Well, remember, remember, I won’t consume myself too much.” An Jie was also helpless. He might be the first player to be warned by the coach again and again because of too much training.

The two sweated in the locker room, Divac changed his clothes and was about to leave. When he pushed open the locker room door, he found that An Jie, who had been out a long time ago, was still outside.

“Not leaving yet?” Divac shouted into the stands.

“Actually, teacher, I want to tell you something.”

“Teacher? Have you ever seen any student who treats his teacher so rudely.” Divac was not very comfortable with this name. He walked to the stands and sat down beside Anjie. “what’s up?”

“Do you think I am really not suitable to continue training in college?” An Jie put away his hippy smile, and Divac became serious because of this.

“I’ll tell you the truth, An Jie, even though I am still guiding you every day, there are not many things I can give you. My level will soon be unable to provide you with guidance. And you play by yourself. I also know that although the Tornado team still loses and loses in the game, you will no longer be disadvantaged when facing the NCAA star center. If you continue to play in the NCAA, I will not be able to provide you with better training. NCAA will not have a more challenging opponent, which will cause you to stagnate and fail to make progress.” Divac said, unscrewing the bottle cap in his hand, and took a sip of water.

“NBA scouts can’t see your progress, they will think that your potential is not good, and your development has reached a bottleneck. As a result, your draft pick is bound to drop greatly. Your teammate Mike Taylor has averaged this season. By 16 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists, this is a very good stat. If he is a freshman, then he will definitely be selected in the top 15 overall. But because Taylor is already a junior, scout We feel that he has not much potential to tap, so he was predicted to be selected only at the end of the second round. Therefore, in my opinion, your data this year is already very beautiful, there is no need to continue to study in NCAA, this year is you The best time to participate in the draft.” Divac made a firm conclusion.

“Really?” An Jie looked at the empty field under the stands, where he and his Cyclone teammates had been fighting for the whole season, his eyes were full of dismay.

“I will discuss with my family tonight, I want to participate in the draft.” A few seconds later, An Jie’s unwilling eyes became firm.

Divac laughed. He wanted An Jie to participate in the draft very much, but he was not the one who made the decision. Now, he can be regarded as what he wanted. Now he is busy again, it is time to borrow his network to find some potential next homes for An Jie.

At eight o’clock in the evening, An Jie called home on time. It’s morning on the Chinese side. My parents should have gotten up too.

After waiting for a few seconds, An Jie’s mother answered the phone excitedly.

“What’s the matter with my son? What happened?” An Jie was on the phone with his family only the day before. Seeing that An Jie called again so soon, his mother thought something was wrong with her son.

“It’s okay, is Dad here?” An Jie took the phone and lay on the bed. Is this really going to be a decision?

“He just ran back in the morning, do you want me to call him?”

“Call my dad over, then turn on the hands-free phone, I have something to discuss with you two.” Listening to Anjie’s words, his mother has already guessed a general idea. What else is there besides playing basketball?

“What’s the matter, son?” An Jie’s father’s voice came out on the phone, and he knew that the two elders were already in place.

“Dad, mom, I want to play in the NBA.” Anjie made up his mind.

An Jie’s mother widened her eyes in surprise. “where to!?”

“Did you promise Mr. Divac?” Anjie’s father also asked at the same time.

“Of course not. No, I have to discuss with you.”

Anjie’s father nodded approvingly. Whether in the United States or any corner of the world, the Chinese are very traditional in their bones, and their elders still have to make decisions about major family matters. It seems that even though An Jie has stayed in the United States for so long, he still hasn’t forgotten where the blood is flowing in his body.

An Jie’s mother doesn’t understand basketball. Since An Jie has decided to give up her studies, the only thing left is the conversation between the two most important men in her life.

“What do you think?” An Jie’s father said.

“I want to play in the NBA.” An Jie still did not change his mind.

“I know you want to go to a bigger place to develop, but it’s the Tornado team. Coach Ricard discovered and nurtured you. You have only played for one season and left. I’m afraid it’s not very good. And I don’t agree with those. The idea of ​​university as a springboard, you are still so young, you should stay in the university to hone it.” An Jie’s father lit a cigarette for himself. What he said is not unreasonable, but the starting point is different from Divac That’s it.

“Dad, it is because I am still young that I am more valuable than others. I also can’t bear the Tornado team, my teammates, coach Ricard, and the fans in Ames. But people can’t just be so memorable. , Just stay in place and stop moving forward.” An Jie hadn’t considered what his father said. The Tornado is not a team for him, but a family!

“Professional basketball is completely different from college basketball. Once you step out of the campus, you will step into society. However, the society is sinister, son, your teammates in the future may no longer give you their heart and soul, they will do it for greater Contracts and more playing time are intrigue with you, your coach may not give you full trust, even you have to face the team boss, if they are not satisfied, it will be useless for the coach to keep you, you have thought about it Is it?” What Anjie’s father said was also his mother’s biggest worry.

“I know that you are worried about me, but people must have the day when they step into society. I can’t always lie in the hotbed you built for me. I know that I might make mistakes and stumble on this road. But, dad, mom, dare you say that you have never made a mistake or stumbled? These are all things that must be experienced in life, and I can’t hide behind you forever Ann Jie’s retorted question stopped the two elders, and they did not answer the phone for a long time.

Anjie’s father remembered that he had taken part in the provincial basketball team’s trial training before the college entrance examination despite the opposition of his family. As a result, in the confrontation training, An Jie’s father suffered a serious knee injury, failed to play professional basketball, and delayed the college entrance examination. But he doesn’t regret it, at least he has worked hard for his dream. “An Jie Ah An Jie, he deserves to be my son, his temper is almost the same as mine!”

An Jie’s father looked at his wife, and the wife nodded softly. She has nothing to say. An Jie, the wings are hard, and he has to leave his parents to fly…

After a long time, An Jie’s father spoke again. “Go, Anjie, your mother and I have no objection. But remember, when you have nothing, you still have a home. Don’t forget where the door opens.”

An Jie, who was in a foreign country, couldn’t help but flushed his eyes when he heard these words. After hanging up the phone, he called Wu Hua again.

“Hey, Angkor. Well, I want you to help me write a piece of news. Yes, I decided to participate in the draft!” An Jie’s tone is very calm, and now he has no worries.

This night in April 2008, no one knows how much Anjie’s decision will have on the NBA, not even he himself. On this ordinary night, in this ordinary rental house, an important decision was made.

(The transition to the NBA will be a bit long, but I try to keep it simple. If you take it for a while, it will definitely not work. After all, there will be too many things happening this summer Book friends are welcome to visit and read, the latest, fastest and hottest The serialized works are all at For mobile phone users, please go to read.