Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 195 Pac-12 China Games

Everyone's idol is Jordan, and then Kobe.

After learning about USC's collective idol orientation, Chen Fang found it somewhat unbelievable.

After spending such a long time together, Chen Fang tried to read the strengths and weaknesses of each person from the perspective of a commander and a boss, and he discovered this phenomenon.

"Why? Is there no other way?" Chen asked Shaqquan Aaron during a break in training.

"Other people are not pure about basketball!" Shaq replied with a shrug.

"In fact, what we understand is purely the desire to survive and the playing style on the court. I like Jordan because he is a god on the court and can dominate the fate of others, and Kobe has been practicing his dream of killing gods. Although he fell short in the end, even gods are concerned about him." Jordan McLaughlin, who has always been thoughtful, replied.

This Arab man, whose native place is Jordan and whose name contains the word Jordan, is obviously devout in his faith in God.

"Other stars may have great skills and be impressive on the court, but they can't maintain their form and become lazy. This makes them look more like humans than gods."

Chen Fang understood everyone's answers, so he smiled and said, "Then I guess I will never be a fan in my life."

"Haha!" Chen Fang's answer made everyone around him laugh. Elijah, on the other hand, consoled him earnestly, "We are all your fans."

"Thank you so much. I am also your fan." Chen Fang returned the favor.

"That's enough rest, keep going, boys." Tony shouted.

"Brothers, let's have some good communication." Chen Fang stood up. He compared training to communication, which gave his teammates a headache. This Chinese man who usually doesn't attend parties or go out prefers to put his emotions into training.

In fact, no one could tell that what he said was not pure, because he was always the first one to arrive at the gym and the last one to leave.

Elijah didn't lie, we are all fans of Chen Fang.

Since he came to the team, the entire team has felt a significant improvement. Everyone can feel the vitality he brings as long as they are on the court. Even Shaqquin, McLaughlin and Elijah, who compete with him for the position, are convinced.

Everyone is discussing a topic now.

That is whether Chen Fang can produce superb statistics this season.

Will he be USC's third active NBA forward after Nick Young and DeRozan?

Will he break some school records? Compared with the long record history of other schools, some of USC's records are still relatively easy to break.

For example, single-season scoring, single-season double-doubles, and triple-doubles. (In a single season, Harold Miner (681 points) and Nick Young (518) ranked first and second at USC. Double-doubles are rare, and triple-doubles are not yet available.)
These are almost what everyone can think of immediately. Although everyone knows that training and competition are two different things, Chen Fang's amazing performance in the competition still makes everyone very optimistic.

To sum up with Elijah's words: I think it is really possible for Falcon to put up amazing numbers this season, at least a double-double will break the record.

Why do I say this? Because in the current 7 competitions, Chen Fang is averaging 17 points and 12 assists per game, and has scored in double digits in 7 consecutive games. This not only makes his teammates feel incredible, but also shocks the entire coaching staff.

"I believe this season will be explosive for us," Andy said to his partners with certainty.

As for Chen Fang, he is enjoying this team now.

From Dongsheng to Shanti, then to the National Youth Team, and finally to Chaminade, Chen Fang has been in a jack-of-all-trades working state, because the team has too many shortcomings and he always needs to do more.

But so far, the Trojans have allowed him to focus on organizing and connecting the team.

The scorer is Elijah, the ball is controlled by McLaughlin, and Shaqquin can replace him at any time to play small forward. The team's one white and one black inside players, Nick Rakocevic and Benny Boatwright, are both very good inside players, at least at a medium to high level in D1.

Nick, a 225-pound power forward, is a versatile scorer and strong rebounder, while Benny is a modern center who can shoot three-pointers, is a shooting threat from any position, and his help defense and rim protection are excellent.

McLaughlin, the Jordanian guard, is fast, experienced, and has excellent three-point shooting ability, which makes him qualified to enter the NBA.

Elijah and Shaqquin are very good strong attackers. One is 198cm tall and the other is 200cm tall. They have certain tough solution capabilities. Attacking the basket and protecting the wings are both their strengths.

All I can say is that at the university level, the coaching staff is selected from across the country and spend one or two years training and forging them so that they have very strong combat capabilities in their junior and senior years.

Just like the draft logic of the NBA, in a weak draft year, most teams will choose players who are ready to fight, while in a strong draft year, they will open blind boxes to draw big prizes.

Combat effectiveness is the largest reason for selection in the NBA draft every year, and it is also the goal pursued by more than 95% of NCAA players.

Even if their chances of being undrafted are extremely high, they will not look back, because this is their only option to continue their careers. Generally speaking, players who maintain a 13-15 point mark as a junior or above in the NCAA have a slight chance of becoming an undrafted player.

Those aged 15-20 are considered to be ready for combat. Usually 21-22 is the best age limit. It becomes difficult to qualify after that age limit unless you have more convincing data.

But to achieve this average scoring data, one must keep his playing time above 25+, which is the biggest problem within the NCAA team.

To sum it up in one word: TIME.

For a five-star high school student like Chen Fang, the starting point for recruitment is 25+ minutes. Otherwise, he will not go to any powerful team, because playing time is the most important thing.

A game lasts only 40 minutes, and for 5 people that’s 200 minutes in total.

Usually a team is composed of 12-15 players. Taking 12 players as an example, they can get 16 minutes per game, but in fact the starters will take up about 130 minutes.

剩下的轮换3-4人，拿50分钟，剩下的3-4个人，拿最后的20分钟。

So 5 minutes of playing time in a game is a normal allocation of time.

But the arrival of Chen Fang has changed this unchanging distribution ratio. In USC, the starters can quickly get their data into double digits because the offensive and defensive tempo is accelerated and various data also increase.

Once the data reaches the psychological expectation line, playing time becomes secondary. For example, the current main players can basically leave the court safely after 20 minutes, and the freed 25 minutes can be used for rotation and substitution.

Chen Fang's efficient connection and organization on the court benefited the entire team invisibly, so much so that even the demanding Tony changed his attitude and admired and supported Chen Fang very much.

This is the core reason why Chen Fang has gained a foothold in the team and become the real boss.

It's the same as if whoever can help me make money, I will automatically call you boss without you telling me.

Everyone has a ball to play and everyone has data to collect, this is the meaning of Chen Fang.

This is also the underlying logic of being the top player in the NCAA, and even in the NBA. (The reason Harden's stock hasn't plummeted like other draft picks of the same period is that he can improve the team, and the same is true for Paul.)
Chen Fang vaguely felt that he still lacked the confidence and achievements to break into the team, but he was sure that after one season, in the spring of 17, many things would be different.

To quote a Chinese saying: Whether you are a dragon or a snake depends on these five months.

Chen Fang's major is business and his elective is law. He did this considering his future life after retirement, while Wu Zi chose art and philosophy. Both of them are looking for trouble. The busy courses and training leave Chen Fang with almost no time to take care of other things.

He and Wu Zi only had time to talk after nine o'clock in the evening, lying quietly on the chairs in the backyard.

"Are you tired?" Wu Zi asked.

"Well, it feels like this is the most tiring time in the past two years, but I also know that there will be even more tiring times in the future."

"It feels like a dream. We should be at a university in the country right now."

"I'm still in college now." Chen Fang smiled.

"It's different." Wu Zi shook his head.

"What's the meaning of choosing this major?" Chen Fang finally had time to ask.

"You're asking about philosophy, right?"

"Yeah." This is natural. Art is probably inseparable from martial arts, but philosophy is the only thing that surprised Chen Fang.

"Only art with philosophy has a sufficient upper limit." This sentence surprised Chen Fang, and then he thought of some possibilities.

"Why, are you worried that your husband can't support the family?"

Wu Zi raised her fist to warn, then changed the subject and talked about some recent things that she thought were very important.

Chen Fang was speechless after hearing this: "HOA, what the hell is that?"

"It's equivalent to the homeowners' association in China, but they have great power and will make some regulations. If you don't comply, they will kick us out!" Wu Zi was very distressed. She came back early today and was stopped by a white lady. After she talked for a long time, Wu Zi finally understood that she thought it was wrong for her to hang clothes in the backyard and demanded immediate rectification. She also didn't come to church on church days, didn't mow the lawn twice a week, and didn't clean the front door every day.

It was the first time that Chen Fang had heard such an outrageous thing, and he then asked, "Do they have the right to drive us away?"

"Yes, I asked a local classmate in my class, and she said that HOA has a lot of power, and if this kind of thing gets out of hand, the villa community may ban us, and we will be homeless and have to live in an apartment building."

"Fuck!" Chen Fang cursed, thought for a while, and said, "Apart from going to church, everything else doesn't matter. It's just a little more money. I won't hang the clothes out to dry, and I can go directly to the dry cleaners." "I'll think of a way. Let's wait and see. If it doesn't work, I'll change places." Chen Fang made up his mind.

The next day, Chen Fang found Busen and told him the situation. Busen was a little surprised, but he quickly gave a choice.

"Either you move to a community where the HOA doesn't have such regulations, or you follow the local HOA regulations."

"I want to know, why is this happening?"

"It's actually very simple. A good community environment will increase and maintain housing prices. This is in our personal interest." Busen's answer left Chen Fang speechless and unable to continue complaining.

"Then I can find a place of my own, and that expense will go away, right?"

"Yes, if you choose not to live here, the school will not provide this subsidy."

"Okay, tens of thousands, I can't accept that." Chen Fang smiled bitterly, then said, "But is it legal to force me to go to church to worship?"

"Of course it's not legal. I can help you negotiate for this. As for the rest, I suggest you abide by it." Busen was also very serious.

Seeing Chen Fang's expression, Busen felt that it was very important not to let off-field events affect the players. It was also a core task of team management. Soon, Busen found the current manager of the HOA of Chen Fang's community. He went with the school's legal lawyer. After serious negotiations, the other party also admitted that forcing beliefs was illegal, and that putting the blame on the owner was just a verbal statement made without understanding the situation. They solemnly promised that this would not happen again.

When Chen Fang returned home, Wu Zi had already told him the news.

For the first time, he felt the importance of background. Although it was a small matter, the school solved it as soon as possible, which undoubtedly made him feel warm.

(Based on a true story, of course the protagonist is not a school athlete, but an ordinary international student who was kicked out of his rental house. However, the school immediately sent a person in charge and legal affairs to negotiate, and the result was that the international student could continue to live a normal life. This is how middle-class communities in the United States are, and HOA is everywhere.)
In fact, when studying abroad, you should listen carefully to the school's advice and suggestions, and it is best to live in the designated area. USC also has designated areas. Usually, you will be asked to register the school's official email on the first day of enrollment, and then the living guide, academic guide, subject course schedule, school activities, etc. will be sent to you via email. All you need to do is check your email every day.

In the United States, browsing emails is a daily routine for everyone.

With the resolution of this matter, it was mid-October and the Trojans finally established new tactics, lineups and rotations. The entire team of 13 players was ready to go, waiting for the upcoming preseason.

An unexpected visit made Chen Fang realize that many things were still neglected.

"Are you the overseas director of Ali Sports?" Chen Fang looked at the business card and then looked at the middle-aged man in a neat suit in front of him.

Boss Cai’s company?
Two years later, the Nets owner (bought 18% in 49 and acquired the remaining 19% from the Russian owner in 51, spending a total of about 35 billion US dollars)
"My last name is He, He Qirui."

Is He Qizheng your brother? Chen Fang muttered to himself, but still kept smiling and asked the other party to sit down.

The two are outside Peet's Coffee in the on-campus business park. This is a local California coffee brand that focuses on the niche market of providing boutique, handcrafted coffee for coffee lovers and connoisseurs.

Their luxurious blend of coffee is Chen Fang's favorite. Now he feels uncomfortable all over if he doesn't drink it for a day. I can only say that coffee and exercise really go well together.

Compared with campuses in China, American campuses are more like commercial areas. They are very open and comprehensive, and even many nearby residents choose to shop in the commercial areas on campus.

It is especially popular among young people, and one can often find some rare sports goods here, such as sneakers, T-shirts, etc.

Chen Fang would take a break from his busy schedule to come here, order a cup of coffee, and then relax. He usually had half an hour of free time every day. During this time, Chen Fang would let his mind wander and let his mind wander, especially looking at the hot beauties on the street, which was a great way to relax.

Therefore, He Qirui's appearance made Chen Fang feel uncomfortable. His accent sounded like that of a Fujianese, so he asked, "Are you from Taiwan?"

"Yes, it's the accent, right?" He Qirui smiled.

"Yes, it's very obvious." Chen Fang said, thinking in his heart, could it be that he is Boss Cai's trusted henchman? If so, this would be quite a honor.

After a few pleasantries, He Qirui finally got down to business.

"Mr. Chen, do you know anything about the Pac-12 China Games?"

"I don't understand." Chen Fang shook his head.

This made He Qirui feel awkward, but being the business whiz, he immediately and naturally introduced himself: "In 15, Ali Sports and the NCAA established a strategic partnership. Our focus is on the Pacific Conference. Last year, the University of Washington played against the University of Texas in Shanghai. This year, it was originally going to be Stanford vs. Harvard, but Chen's appearance made us change our minds."

"We hope to see Chinese players representing the NCAA in China. This will be of great benefit to promoting the NCAA in China. The NCAA has preliminarily agreed to participate in this event. This visit is to understand Mr. Chen's ideas and needs."

Chen Fang had some impression of it. It seemed that there was the UCLA Ball theft case later. So this was the case.

"I don't have any ideas or demands. Playing games is my job." Chen Fang replied.

"Because you are the core selling point this time, Ali Sports will provide you with corresponding support and remuneration, and of course there will be activities that require you to participate."

Hearing this, Chen Fang frowned. He hated participating in events the most. He was not interested in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, let alone this. Thinking of the spotlight, Chen Fang had a headache.

"I personally don't like it, but if the time is short, there is no problem cooperating." Chen Fang expressed his attitude.

"As for compensation, I don't need it. I think my current mission is to play well. I am not interested in anything off the court. I am not short of money now."

This is Chen Fang's true words. Under Chen Fang's remote management, CF Investment successfully cashed out the shares of several unicorn companies. Combined with the income in the United States, Chen Fang's current personal assets are close to 100 million yuan, not RMB, but US dollars.

This happened this summer. Chen Fang, who suddenly became rich, did not tell anyone, including Wu Zi and his parents.

Including his own BT coins, strictly speaking, Chen Fang is already a millionaire.

Seeing that Chen Fang didn't seem to be yielding, He Qirui interrupted his rhythm, but he reacted quickly and said with a smile: "That's why Mr. Chen's basketball development will get better and better."

Chen Fang has been identified as the next Chinese superstar within Ali Sports. As long as he does not go astray, it is possible for him to succeed Yao. Although he is unlikely to have the same influence as Yao, he is still promising in the future.

"Thank you."

Seeing Chen Fang's calm expression, He Qirui also knew that it would be a bad idea to be overly enthusiastic on their first meeting. He extended his hands solemnly and said, "I hope to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with you. We at Ali Sports are confident that we can escort your career path."

Chen Fang pretended not to understand the meaning of the words and shook hands with both hands: "Thank you for your company's kindness. I am still just a D1 player now. No one can predict the future."

Just listen to this kind of talk. If you tear your ligament, will anyone still care about you?

"See you in China!" He Qirui was actually very excited. Being able to handle such a thing made him feel very involved.

The emergence of Chen Fang was like a beacon of hope for Ali Sports, helping them find the direction to move forward. From having no clue in the first year, they suddenly had a strategic direction.

It has been a unanimous decision made by the top management of the company to vigorously develop the NCAA basketball influence with Chen Fang as the core.

I was just very worried that it would be too grand, which would be bad, so I asked He Qirui to come.

“See you in China!”

"See you in China!" Chen Fang waved goodbye.

Back at the gym, Andy called him over.

"Looks like I can avenge you in advance!"

"what?"

"I just received a notice that it's USC and UCLA's turn to compete in the PAC-12 China Tournament." Andy's eyes lit up.

Although Chen Fang had heard of this, he didn't expect the opponent to be UCLA. He really had to admire their business acumen. As everyone knows, the two companies are old enemies, so this can be described as a derby battle.

In addition, this year's players are Lonzo and Chen Fang, both of whom are hot topics and popular in themselves, and their positions overlap, so the highlights of this game are immediately apparent.

"Which day?" Chen Fang asked.

"November 11."

"Can I leave the team first? Coach, I haven't been home for a year." Chen Fang suddenly thought of an idea.

"Of course, we'll meet in Shanghai, China!" Andy was very reasonable.

"Thank you!" Chen Fang was really happy.

I can go home first. It seems that Ali Sports is still good. Chen Fang’s mood immediately improved.

Boring life needs a little passion, Chen Fang felt it.

　How can there be more than three chapters of mediocrity? There must be new surprises. Let’s see you in China!
　　I also have a headache. I'm taking painkillers and coding now. I guess it will be like this for the next few days. Maybe it's due to grammar or something. Please bear with me. I can't change this headache. I can only hope it will return to normal soon.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)