The Way of the Center

Chapter 64 : Children of Ames

Within a week, the Thunder played three more warm-up games. P.J. Kalesimo still hopes to see other people besides the three rookies stand up, but he still hasn’t waited for this person to appear. In the absence of three young people on the court, the Thunder lost three games in three games. Coupled with the loss of that game against the 76ers, the new NBA team lost four straight in the preseason alone. The rest of the Thunder really proved themselves with their strength, and proved that they really couldn’t…

In the three games, Kalesimo deliberately hid the three young men and didn’t give them much time to perform. It’s really putting the cart before the horse. Where is the team that will let rookies rest in the preseason, and let the veteran players desperately. But this is what makes the Thunder special. They are a new team, and this team is completely supported by newcomers.

After all four preseason games, Anjie averaged 7.2 points and 7 rebounds per game. Westbrook showed his super offensive talent, averaging 11.4 points and 3.2 assists per game. Credited. However, in the talented NBA league, there is no bright spot in the statistics of Anjie and Westbrook. But this is exactly what Presti and Callesimo wanted, hiding their true sharp blades, and then pulling them out at a critical moment, and hitting the blood!

After all the preseason games, all members of the Thunder got a one-week holiday, which is also their last week of free time before the long season that is about to begin.

After communicating with his parents on the phone, Anjie did not return to China. Instead, he took a plane from Oklahoma and flew to the place where Anjie was nurtured, Ames.

The reporters who knew Anjie’s schedule were not idle and all booked their tickets. However, when they surrounded the airport gate according to the information, they did not see An Jie for a long time.

“Boss, I really have you! How did you come up with this trick!” Anjie happily sat in Ricard’s car. After communicating with the airport, Ricard was able to drive the car directly into the airport. An Jie got off the plane with his front foot and got into Ricard’s “thief car” on the back foot. Had it not been for Anjie’s high popularity in Ames, it would be impossible for the airport to agree to such a request.

An Jie left the airport swaggeringly. It was also a lot of hard work for the reporters who had been waiting outside for so long. Anyway, An Jie had notified Wu Hua that he would not be caught by the media, so Wu Hua went on vacation leisurely, and did not come to interview at all. As for the other reporters, I can only say sorry to them.

Anjie just doesn’t want to be disturbed by the media this week. He wants to experience the carefree life he had in Ames.

The people in this small town will not embarrass An Jie, his own child. Just like when playing NCAA before, the citizens only greet An Jie kindly after seeing An Jie. At most, they will ask for an autograph or a group photo. There will not be too many. Excessive demands will not put An Jie around.

“How long do you plan to come back this time?” Ricard used the word “come back”, which made An Jie feel a little sense of belonging.

“The team only has a one-week holiday, and I have to report back after a week. I heard that the training camp before the start of the season was the hardest.” Anjie sat in Ricard’s car and watched the constant flow outside the window. Familiar with the street scene, he actually vaguely felt like going home.

“Treasure well, 82 regular season games, you will suffer.” Ricard shook his head. In order to get the most benefit, the NBA has made the game system so long. I don’t know how many excellent players have been injured. On this perverted long schedule.

“I’m already… enjoying life in Ames.” An Jie didn’t waste a minute, and traveling on the river in Ames was already a part of his enjoyment. Up.

Since An Jie has dropped out of school, Iowa State University cannot return An Jie’s dormitory or rental house. An Jie originally wanted to stay in a hotel, but at Ricard’s strong invitation, An Jie finally agreed to stay at Ricard’s house.

“This room is reserved for my unborn child, and now it belongs to you temporarily.” Ricard opened the door for An Jie, and a clean but very empty room appeared in An Jie’s. Right now.

“Unborn child? Boss, you won’t be…” Anjie stared at Ricard, and Peggy, who was standing next to Ricard, smiled happily.

“Congratulations! My goodness, he must be an incredible little guy.” An Jie admires and respects the coach who brought him in. Ricard has a happy event, and so is An Jie. I am very happy for my enlightenment coach from the bottom of my heart.

“By the way, the Tornado team is also preparing for the new season.”

“Yes, just like last year, there are many newcomers.” Since the Tornado team successfully reached the Sweet 16 last season, many high school players have come to Iowa State University this season, so this season’s recruitment Work is much easier than last year. However, Ricard still stops and waits for a while when he passes the outdoor basketball court every day. What if he finds another Anjie? No one can tell.

“If I can, I still want to go there to train.” An Jie said, digging out a Spalding basketball from his luggage.

“You, it’s the same. But are you afraid that there is no basketball for you in the Tornado training ground?” Ricard pointed to the basketball in Anjie’s hands inexplicably.

“Russell said, it is better to bring an NBA game ball to train, because different basketballs will have different feel when playing.” An Jie stared blankly at the basketball in his hand. Know whether this Westbrook theory is correct.

Ricard smiled and shook his head. If Anjie has been so diligent, he will definitely be able to accomplish a lot in the future. He really feels lucky, fortunate that he can coach such a good person.

That night, Anjie took the Ricard family to the Chinese restaurant with Beard. The bearded man, who had received An Jie’s call long ago, prepared a large table of sumptuous Chinese food, and as always, all orders were free.

At the moment An Jie opened the door and walked into the shop, Catherine suddenly ran over with excitement and hugged An Jie tightly. During this time, she could only see this big boy on TV and newspapers, and she had already missed it very much.

Catherine didn’t know how she became so bold. The emotion when she saw An Jie made her unable to control her behavior.

Anjie was a bit shy at first, but under the disapproving gaze of Beard and the Ricards, the two finally hugged tightly.

The entire dinner process was very warm. The Ricards also shared their joy of having a child, which caused everyone to have an enthusiastic discussion about the child. Finally, the three adults did not forget to tease Anjie and Catherine’s love, which made the little couple blush.

In the end, Anjie and Catherine went out for a long walk alone, and even so, they still reluctant to part with each other.

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The one-hour return run that just ended left many players collapsed on the floor. Anthony Ben looked at the newcomer sitting on the ground and couldn’t help but recall the scenes that happened here last year. At this moment, the gate of the gymnasium was pushed open by a tall guy.

“Which hapless guy dared to come so late?” Anthony Ben looked up and had to watch a good show later. But when he saw the face and skin color of the visitor, he was so surprised that he couldn’t speak.

“Why, don’t you recognize me?” An Jie walked up to Anthony Ben and knocked the sluggish guy on the head.

Everyone stood up immediately, some were newcomers, and some were old guys who were in the team last year.

“I know you haven’t forgotten where you went out!” Asakin tied An Jie in a hug from behind, and An Jie felt as if he couldn’t breathe anymore.

There are no familiar faces, except for Mike Taylor and Morris.

“You won’t be the boss to invite you to be a sparring partner.” Asakin and An Jie joked, thinking that he could eat this thin and tall boy casually, but now An Jie has become NBA-level players are really fateful.

“You want me to be a sparring partner, you want to be beautiful!” An Jie didn’t have the external shyness when faced with this group of acquaintances.

“Hey, Ann, can you sign me?” While they were talking, a new player from the Tornado team suddenly came up. He inherited Anjie’s No. 2 jersey and is also a center forward.

Anjie, now has become one of the symbols of the Tornado team.

While the Cyclone players were preparing for the game, An Jie was also doing his own training on the sidelines. For some reason, he thought of the old demon whose whole body was not clean when he was playing. An Jie’s ability to play professional basketball is inseparable from the contributions of many people. There are so many people he wants to thank.

One week passed by quickly. When Anjie thought he was still preparing for the new NCAA season, the reality had to remind him that what he was about to face would be the test of an entire NBA season.

“Come on, fans in Ames are still watching you.” Before leaving, Ricard patted the arm of the proud student.

There are tear stains from Catherine just now on Anjie’s clothes. Who knows how long will it take to experience this difference?

“I will not shame the Tornado team.”

waved goodbye, a man’s struggle has always been full of loneliness and hardship. In the new NBA season, Anjie is ready to cross that mountain.

With everyone’s expectations, Anjie took off again. Sure enough, as Meslav said, the cockpit of the plane is already the permanent place for professional players.

Let’s go, Anjie, and with the blessings of everyone, we must walk out of a wonderful future Book friends are welcome to visit and read, the latest, fastest and hottest serial works are all at www. .com For mobile phone users, please go to read.