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Chapter 59 You all, get the fuck out of here! (1.2 words a day, please bookmark and vote)

After the draft, as usual, Qin Yue and other rookies selected this year attended the so-called "NBA safety education class."

However, this five-day safety education course
In Qin Yue's opinion, it is obviously more like a popular science introduction to the dark history of the Los Angeles Lakers.

When explaining to the players the truth that "free is the most expensive", the NBA staff in charge of the lecture mentioned the name of Magic Johnson without hesitation.

He quoted former Lakers player Ron Carter's memoir in the late 70s: "Please never doubt your charm.
Even if you are just a marginal figure in the team, those who have ulterior motives for you will rush towards you. "

In the late 70s, Ron Carter said in an interview that whenever the Lakers went on the road for a game, he would always stay by the phone receiver in the hotel.

"The women were very proactive. They always knew where we were staying and would wait there until we got back to the hotel.
They would even hold up our roster and ask, 'Can I talk to Magic Johnson? ' 'Can I talk to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? ' Yes, they would just read off the roster one by one.

Of course, we all knew they were there to try to get a Laker, and I was usually disappointed because my name would usually show up at No. 11.

People like Magic Johnson would hang up the phone when they returned to the hotel, but I had to stay by the phone because if there was an oversupply, my chance would come, especially in New York and Philadelphia, where I would definitely have a chance to play. ”

In the 70s and 80s, many NBA head coaches said that one of the reasons for the Lakers' long-term success was their team's "sexual culture."

In short, in the NBA, except for AC Green, who always holds a Bible to resist temptation wherever he goes, even those recognized as good guys by the world can't help but lose control of their pants.

Therefore, as more and more NBA stars make mistakes in their crotch issues
Every year before NBA rookies sign contracts with teams, the league will specially arrange professionals to guide these young players on how to handle these matters correctly.

Especially after Kobe's Eagle County incident broke out.

The NBA’s safety education class now has a new and fresh teaching material.

"We all know that girl named Kathryn Faber is after Kobe Bryant's wallet, so please be careful
When dating, you must, must take appropriate safety precautions, and always go into a date with a skeptical attitude.

There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, and the cost of free food is often beyond your imagination."

In the class, in addition to explaining in detail how players should control their crotch.
Next, the league also invited professionals to guide these young players who are about to enter the NBA on how to properly manage their wallets.

However, in this financial management class
Qin Yue noticed.
Except for a few players, most of the young players in the class fell asleep.

Facts have proved that no matter how well-intentioned the NBA is,
They still cannot prevent one millionaire or even multi-millionaire after another from going bankrupt and living a life of poverty after retirement.

In a sense, this safety education class even had a counterproductive effect.

Because when Qin Yue was taking the crotch management class before, he found that many young players were very interested in the pictures painted by the league staff.

Those pictures that show how attractive they are to that group of flesh and blood.

This is the NBA.

As the top commercial league in the basketball world, dirt and filth can be seen everywhere beneath its glamorous appearance.

Qin Yue and Paul were the two students who listened most attentively in this safety education class.

Although the former had never thought of taking the ascetic route, Qin Yue had always had extremely high aspirations for that aspect of his life.

As for the latter?
Since he received a good family education and had a devout faith, the latter always believed that AC Green was the model and role model for NBA players.

Shortly after the league's safety education class ended, on July 7, Paul, the "Little Elf", said goodbye.
"Ba Wang" Qin Yue officially signed a four-year No. 4 pick contract with the Warriors, with the last year being a team option and a total value of $2000 million.

After deducting taxes and giving 4% of the dividend to Schwartz.
Qin Yue's annual salary will exceed 200 million US dollars.

In 2005, this was a considerable amount of money.

In addition, because the Chinese men's basketball team has decided to recruit Qin Yue into the roster after careful consideration this summer, on the signing day, Mullin also officially announced that Qin Yue would not represent the Warriors in this summer's summer league.

As a famous inspection link in NBA.
The Warriors no longer need Qin Yue to prove himself through the summer league.

In contrast, if Qin Yue can perform well in the Asian Championships, the Warriors will be able to gain more support from the Chinese market in the new season.

Moreover, Qin Yue does not have to worry that playing in the Asian Championships will affect his subsequent special training.

Because after learning that the Chinese Basketball Association was preparing to recruit Qin Yue into the team
Yao Ming, who completed the internal integration of the Chinese men's basketball team by throwing the towel angrily at the 04 Athens Olympics, will have special training with Qin Yue before Qin Yue goes to Doha to gather with the national team in September.

From March Madness to July of this year
Relying on the friendship established in "World of Warcraft", Lao Yao, knowing how strong the storm is ahead, is so decisive and resolute in deciding to shelter Xiao Qin from the wind and rain.

Moreover, as Schwartz officially confirmed the cooperation with Coca-Cola for Qin Yue in early July
After the Asian Championships, Qin Yue will also participate in Coca-Cola's domestic promotion activities with Yao Ming and James.

In order to win the bidding war with Pepsi, Coca-Cola offered Qin Yue a sky-high price agreement with a total term of 5 years, a total value of more than 2000 million US dollars, and an additional signing bonus of 300 million US dollars.

This contract is even bigger than the one James signed with Coca-Cola.

Because Coca-Cola firmly believes that Qin Yue, who has already signed a contract with Nike, will definitely give them value for money.

After all, in a sense, Qin Yue, who received Nike's 7000 million 7-year offer and franchise income, did not compete with Adidas and Reebok.
His current position in Nike is like the new prince.

Nike sees Qin Yue as their key to seize the Chinese market.

They hope to make him the son of China so that he can form a double pillar of the future Nike empire with James, the chosen one.

Nike paved the way in July of this year.
The various sponsors naturally would not hesitate when investing in Qin Yue.

On July 7, before going to Houston for special training with Yao Ming, Schwartz once again brought good news to Qin Yue.

Cadbury Schweppes offered Qin Yue a four-year contract with a total value of more than $500 million, hoping that Qin Yue would help them promote the company's "Bubblicious" chewing gum.

It is worth mentioning that another famous NBA spokesperson for this chewing gum is LeBron James.

At this moment, although he has not yet entered the alliance, Qin Yue has already vaguely sensed that there is a big hand controlling everything behind the scenes.
The Nike Empire, which is about to unify the world, has officially started the campaign called "The New Prince's Ascension to the Throne" under the planning of Lynn Merritt.

Before Qin Yue traveled through time, many people always said that Nike's influence on the NBA was not that great.

But actually.
Nike's influence on the NBA is likely greater than these people imagine.

Because the so-called Nike Empire never refers to just Nike.

It's Nike and their partners.

Once Nike places its bet, its partners will follow suit, and the snowball will roll.
A huge alliance of interests will be formed in an instant.

"Sports Illustrated has chosen you for the cover of their new issue."

"The New York Times hopes to interview you again."

"The San Francisco Chronicle would like to know more about you before you compete in the Asian Championships."

"The famous biographer Roland Lazenby hopes to write a biography for you titled "The Real Qin and Yue."

In July of this year, Qin Yue, the new prince of Nike, has become a hot topic in the basketball world.

He felt that he was completely overwhelmed, and at one point he even wished that he could possess the magical skill of "Shadow Clone Technique".
Because that way, he can devote more time and energy to training.

"How far have you come now? When you return to China, you will understand what it means to have empty streets and huge crowds of people." That day, after showing Qin Yue his signature grin, Yao Ming spoke to him based on his experience as a veteran.

Hearing this, Qin Yue completely collapsed.

Because as someone who has been through this, he knows very well that Yao Ming is not exaggerating at all.

"Old Yao, how do you deal with these things every time you return to China?" Qin Yue asked curiously, looking at Yao Ming.

"What else can we do? We can fight back if someone comes, and we can block the water with earth. And with our size and body shape, the fans can still recognize you even if you put a mask on."

"So, after returning to China, we don't have to wear masks wherever we go like other celebrities do?"

"Now you know why I asked you to choose a dwarf with me when you created your character (World of Warcraft)?"

With Yao Ming's continuous encouragement and comfort
Qin Yue quickly adjusted himself. Then, after the special training began, Qin Yue discovered.
Yao Ming's actual weight is far more than the 140 kilograms written on the official website.

Since NBA stars don't weigh themselves all the time,
The weight of stars after entering the NBA has always been a mystery.

But think about it, when Yao Ming participated in the draft, his skeleton weighed more than 130 kilograms. After gaining muscle year by year, how could he weigh only 140 kilograms now?

As we all know, when Yao Ming weighed 135 kilograms, he still looked like a big bamboo pole.

So after getting stronger, his current weight has already reached 145 kg. (Note ①)

Moreover, because of the relatively small number of offensive rounds under Jeff Van Gundy's tactical system, the Houston Rockets need to further increase their synthetic power per round.
Therefore, Yao Ming, who has to shoulder a lot of offensive responsibilities on the court, will have to gain more weight.

During the special training, Yao Ming revealed to Qin Yue his next weight gain plan.

150kg to 155kg.

"Old Yao, are you gaining so much weight because you want to fight aliens?" Qin Yue complained while looking at Yao Ming that day.

Yao Ming was stunned at first, then he was stunned, "O'Neal's weight last season must have exceeded 160 kilograms. I must gain weight to match him."

At this moment, Qin Yue was stunned and asked, "Lao Yao, after O'Neal went to the Heat, how many games do you play with O'Neal every year?"

Yao Ming replied: "If he and I both stay healthy. Two games."

Then, Qin Yue said, “Lao Yao, how do you feel personally when you are one-on-one with me in the low position these two days?”

Seeing this, Yao Ming recalled the scene of himself wantonly ravaging Qin Yue in the low post, and said with a wicked smile: "Hey, your low post defense is definitely better than Tyson Chandler now.

But, in front of your brother Yao, it is still a little immature."

Qin Yue nodded undeniably and said, "So how do you feel personally when we have an unlimited one-on-one?"

The next second, it was Yao Ming's turn to be dumbfounded.

Because although Qin Yue is indeed not his opponent in a low position, once entering the unlimited one-on-one stage, Qin Yue can use various methods to play tricks on him.

Especially recalling the scene where Qin Yue passed the basketball through his crotch and easily made a layup.
Yao Ming was silent for a moment.

"In the NBA, once your movement speed decreases due to weight gain, Lao Yao, believe me, you will become the main target of attack on the court.

And the NBA's three-second defense will definitely make you run around the court."

As someone who has experienced this, Qin Yue knows very well that it was this weight gain in the 05/06 season that laid the groundwork for Yao Ming's short career in the future.

In fact, Yao Ming at 145 kg is the most reasonable Yao Ming.

Because at this weight, Yao Ming can have both low-post skills and certain mobility.

Historically, before the start of the 05/06 season, Yao Ming had only missed two games in his first three seasons of his career.

Of course, Van Gundy's slow pace of play can protect Yao Ming's knees to some extent.

But the problem is
What if Van Gundy is fired in the future, and the Houston Rockets let Yao Ming play run-and-gun with Adelman?
Of course, at this moment, Qin Yue knows better than anyone else that he...
But Yao Ming cannot be persuaded at this moment.

Therefore, Qin Yue used his ultimate move without hesitation.

"Are you crazy? Do you want to say goodbye to the NBA before you turn 30?"

On this day, with his eyes as loud as copper bells, legendary trainer Tim Grover said to Yao Ming and his training team.

In front of this legendary trainer, Team Yao, which had previously planned to have Yao Ming gain weight, no longer had the confidence they had before.

"How can I say goodbye to the NBA at the age of 30? I am a floor player."

"How is that impossible? Dude, you're 7'6"!

Do you know what the average NBA career life expectancy is for players taller than 7-foot-3?

At this moment, Yao Ming and his team were stumped.

是 的
Among all the NBA players taller than 7 feet 3 inches, even Yao Ming, who was known for his short stature throughout his career, can be called an iron man.

Grover then said to Yao Ming: "Since you entered the league, you have fully proved that you can play 145 games in a healthy state at a weight of 82 kilograms.
But now you are only in the fourth year of your career and you want to gain another 10 kilograms?

You think your knees can be like Shaquille O'Neal's?
And even Shaquille O'Neal has to miss a lot of games and training every year in order to play healthily.

Based on your daily training volume and the intensity you experience in actual competitions, I can tell you now.
If you weigh 155kg, your career will be over within five years."

He is worthy of being called a legendary trainer who has trained more than 400 star players in the four major sports leagues in North America and many Olympic champions.

Grover's prediction that day was accurate and deadly.

Seeing this, Yao Ming said with a depressed look: "If I don't gain weight, how can I expand my influence in the low post?"

Hearing this, Grover rolled his eyes at Yao Ming and said, "Your true shooting percentage last season was already 61.4%
As a center who primarily focuses on two-point shooting and power play, how much more impact do you want to have? "

Yao Ming, who did not want to stop there, said: "But Jeff hopes that I can become stronger because he plans to give me more ball rights in the new season."

Grover was mad and said, “Can’t the Houston Rockets find a way to bring in a few guards who can pass the ball to you?
The centers of other teams can score easily on the court, but you have to work hard to get inside? "

At this moment, Yao Ming was helpless and Grover was angry.

However, after calming down, Grover found a solution for Yao Ming, "Try to make your mid-range and long-range shots more accurate.

Qin has shown you a clear path through his college basketball performance. Who says pick-and-roll is the only offensive method? "

After a pause, Grover added: "Patrick Ewing's fame wasn't his post-up play in the low post.

In the brilliant career of Olajuwon, there were many occasions when he used mid-range shots to solve the offense.

At this time, Yao Ming, still unwilling to give up, said: "Can I really only play basketball at 145 kilograms?"

Grover nodded and said, "Every NBA player has his own physical limit. Believe me, I coached Michael Jordan."

Seeing this, Yao Ming sighed and said, "Then I'll listen to you. I just don't know what Jeff and the Rockets management will say."

Grover was anxious and said, "Tell your agent Bill Duffy to tell that stingy Leslie Alexander.

Just ask him, does he want a cash cow that will continue to make money for him, or a Tyrannosaurus Rex lying in a hospital bed?

"T. Rex?"

"Given your wingspan I think the T-Rex would fit your profile."

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Finally, Grover said to Yao Ming earnestly: "Although you have played in the NBA for three years, I feel that there are many things that no one has ever taught you.
Yao, you have to know that in the United States, humble, low-key and honest people are often the group of people who are most easily bullied.

Michael Jordan never asked the Bulls management and coaching staff what they wanted from him during special training.

He would just hold the ball with one hand and yell at anyone who tried to interfere with his training: 'Get the f--- away from me! '"

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Note ①: Regarding Yao Ming’s real weight, after writing “The Road to Conquest”, I learned from various biographies and the memories of many Chinese journalists how difficult it was for Yao Ming back then. In short, if I believe even a single word of the star weight data on the NBA official website and other major websites, I’m a fool.

PS: I’m begging for collection, monthly tickets, and recommendation tickets for my new book!

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