The longest river

Chapter 207: What was Yao Ming's draft position in 2001?

After the plane took off, Yang Shuai's homesickness surged uncontrollably like a tide.

Although in this day and age, let alone the fact that he was born many years ago, his parents were probably just starting college.

Or perhaps because of his time travel, his parents in this world would never have met.

But homesickness isn't just about home; it also includes the country.

He had only heard his parents talk about how many hardships and obstacles China had gone through, but now he could experience it for himself.

The plane landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, a brand-new airport that officially opened in mid-September this year.

Because his travel itinerary was not disclosed, Yang Shuai did not experience the familiar crowds he was used to from landing to leaving the airport.

Aside from his height occasionally drawing some surprised glances, no one recognized him because he wore sunglasses and a hood.

On the way to the hotel, Yang Shuai finally took in the familiar yet unfamiliar city.

In 1999, Shanghai didn't seem to have that many skyscrapers. Apart from the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, even the "Magic City Trio" consisted of only one thing: the Jin Mao Tower (a syringe).

The bottle opener (Shanghai World Financial Center) and egg beater (Shanghai Tower) are still missing.

The entire city layout, especially the streetscape, with its low-rise houses and ubiquitous utility poles, made Yang Shuai feel as if he had returned to the small, third-tier city he lived in before his time travel.

However, there were a lot of people on the street. Before he transmigrated, the streets were deserted due to the decline in consumption, but here there were people everywhere.

Even when waiting at a traffic light, the streets are packed with people, all with smiles on their faces.

Even when I saw a group of students chasing and playing after class, their backpacks looked much lighter than any I had ever seen before.

Although everything here doesn't seem very developed, the people living here seem to be happy.

"so good."

Just looking at the scene before him, Yang Shuai felt his mind and body gradually relax.

There's no pressure like the college entrance exam I took in my past life, nor the constant self-imposed effort I had when playing in the NBA.

It's a pity that he doesn't have the opportunity to live here long-term now, and when he retires, perhaps such days will no longer be possible.

After a short rest at the hotel, Yang Shuai attended a welcome dinner prepared for him by the Shanghai Sports Bureau that evening.

They weren't eating Shanghainese cuisine, but hot pot.

China has many different cuisines, but the flavors vary greatly, so it's impossible to guarantee that everyone will find them palatable.

Hot pot is a very popular dish, and you can choose your own broth and seasonings, which is why celebrities who travel to China always eat hot pot.

Yang Shuai was already swallowing hard.

Although there are some Chinese restaurants in the United States, there is no such thing as hot pot.

He also went on a wild spree.

After eating and drinking his fill, Yang Shuai finally remembered Yao Ming.

So after making a phone call, Yang Shuai went to Yao Ming's place.

Yang Shuai met Yao Ming again at the entrance of a sports science research institute after more than a year.

Yao Ming looks noticeably stronger than before.

It seems that assigning him a trainer is helpful.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Yang Shuai followed Yao Ming to his dormitory.

How should I put it? This place looks more like the student dormitory my dad described when he was in college, with low floors and old doors.

They even went into Yao Ming's room, which turned out to be a shared room, with Yao Ming and two of his Shanghai teammates crammed into one room.

The only entertainment facility in the entire room was a "Little Tyrant" game console connected to a black and white television, placed on the table next to the cabinet.

Yang Shuai suddenly realized that the league's previous claim that 100 million Chinese people watched the NBA Finals was probably exaggerated.

He seemed to know why Yao Ming liked playing video games so much, because Yao Ming's living environment probably only had that much entertainment.

What made Yang Shuai happy was that next to the TV, where the cabinet met the wall, there was a poster of him making Jordan fall to the ground.

Yang Shuai and Yao Ming played a game, and this time, on Yao Ming's home turf, Yao Ming won.

After playing a game, Yang Shuai asked the question that concerned him the most.

When are you planning to participate in the talent show?

Before coming to China, he learned about Yao Ming's recent situation from Vaccaro, and the trainer would regularly report Yao Ming's situation to Reebok.

Yao Ming has now joined the Shanghai team and has also been selected for this year's national team, winning the Asian Championship with the Chinese men's basketball team this summer.

Yao Ming's previously stated wish to play in the CBA and join the national team was fulfilled just one year later.

Logically, he should be entering the NBA draft next year.

There were only the two of them in the dormitory at the moment. Yang Shuai had helped Yao Ming before, and Yao Ming did not hide his thoughts.

"I couldn't leave this year, and I probably won't be able to next year either."

Yang Shuai remembered that he had learned about Wang Zhizhi being selected during his previous conversation with Paul.

Don't you want to get away from this kind of environment as soon as possible?

Yang Shuai looked around.

The room contained only three small beds similar to those in hospital wards, and the only table they were using was this one. Even their clothes were hung above the bed on ropes; there wasn't even a clothes hanger.

"There are many difficulties."

It's clear that Yao Ming has been to the United States and achieved those goals, so he probably has the idea of ​​going to the NBA now.

"The club won't release you?"

Yang Shuai recalled how strictly Yao Ming was watched when they first met; he was treated like a prisoner.

Yao Ming remained silent, which was tantamount to acquiescing.

This is a bit troublesome.

International players typically have to pay huge buyout fees to their parent teams when they play in the NBA, let alone a player from the CBA.

"Yao Ming, I think the key issue is whether you want to go or not. If you really want to go, threatening to retire isn't out of the question."

Yang Shuai thought of Jordan, who always used that trick and it never failed.

Yao Ming was stunned for a moment; he clearly hadn't considered such an extreme method.

However, he did not refute it, and he did not seem to think that the method was wrong.

Just as Yang Shuai was about to say something more, Yao Ming's teammates returned.

Upon recognizing Yang Shuai, his two teammates became incredibly excited.

Without Yang Shuai, Jordan would have been the number one idol of domestic basketball players during this period, but with Yang Shuai, just like that poster, everything changed.

They eventually found a pen, and Yang Shuai signed their jerseys.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Shuai and Yao Ming went downstairs together.

"They nurtured me, and no matter what, I want to win a CBA championship for this team."

It was only when they parted that Yao Ming revealed his true feelings.

Yang Shuai paused for a moment after hearing this, but then laughed.

Before his time traveling, fans often talked about how much pressure Yao Ming was under and how he had no choice but to do certain things.

But perhaps they all overlooked one point, which he also overlooked when he talked to Yao Ming before: what Yao Ming himself wanted.

Clearly, whether this time or the last, Yao Ming, despite his young age, has his own ideas and will not be easily swayed by the will of others.

Looking back on Yao Ming's career, whether it was playing only for the Rockets or risking his career to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Even participating in those Asian events that fans consider "unimportant" is probably Yao Ming's own choice.

After all, if Yao Ming really said he wouldn't go, could the national team really remove him from the team for that reason?

Who dares to remove him from the list?

Therefore, Yang Shuai knew that other words of persuasion would not work. After all, his desire for Yao Ming to go to the NBA as soon as possible was also based on the interests of HARK Company.

So in the end, he just patted Yao Ming on the shoulder and said the only useful thing:

"Then you should get that damn championship sooner rather than later."

Historically, Yao Ming ran for the draft in 2002. Now, with the help of a professional trainer, even if he can't go next year, he still has a chance to win the CBA championship in 2001 and then run for the draft.

As Paul had previously told him, Tyson Chandler was also expected to run for office in 2001.

Given his previous dominant performance at the Reebok training camp, Yao Ming's draft position will likely be high.

Reebok's new five leaders are on an Asian tour this time, with China being just the first stop.

After participating in Reebok's promotional event on the second day, and having a spectacular dunk contest with Carter, Yang Shuai and Carter went on to participate in the remaining activities in South Korea and Japan.

When Yang Shuai was in China, he was busy interacting with fans. However, during the remaining two stops, in addition to interacting with fans during the day, he also had to practice his skills with local female fans at night.

Although I didn't have the chance to compete with those teachers from my computer during my youth, there were still some essential experiences I couldn't miss.

A week later, the plane carrying the Trail Blazers arrived in Hong Kong.

The first China tournament was carefully planned, both in terms of location and the two teams facing off.

If this is successful, then the next China Open will be able to directly enter the mainland.

Moreover, this time, only one of the two teams is an NBA team, and the other is the Chinese men's basketball team.

The Trail Blazers were the "home team" in this game, and the court used for the game was flown in from the United States and assembled a day in advance.

As for the Chinese men's basketball team, they are the Asian Championship champions, basically the same team that will participate in the 2000 Sydney Olympics next year.

This match in China is also one of the most important warm-up matches.

The match was held at the Hong Kong Coliseum, a multi-purpose stadium built in the 80s that can accommodate more than 1 people and is often used to host various concerts.

Tonight's show was also packed, with the front row filled with Hong Kong and Taiwanese stars. Among them, the most well-known was Jack Cheng, the kung fu superstar who is arguably the most famous Chinese-language star.

His son is now a high school student and loves the NBA, which was a major reason why he came to the event.

Before the match, Yang Shuai took a group photo with the father and son.

Incidentally, Yang Shuai also went over to greet his old rivals from the Summer League years ago.

Liu Yudong, Hu Weidong, and Sun Jun were all very excited when they saw Yang Shuai.

Former rivals have become the face of the NBA, and even less pleasant experiences from the past are automatically romanticized.

Yang Shuai then took the opportunity to greet the other members of the national team.

Guo Shiqiang, Li Nan, Wang Zhizhi, Battier...

And of course, there's Yao Ming.

On paper, this is probably the strongest Chinese men's basketball team in history.

"Brother Yang, could you help me get Sabonis' autograph?"

During the conversation, Yao Ming suddenly asked Yang Shuai for a request.

Yang Shuai remembered that Yao Ming had mentioned two of his idols yesterday: Hakeem Olajuwon and Domantas Sabonis.

"It's okay, I'll have him come over and take a picture with you after the competition."

Yang Shuai immediately countered with a double.

After the warm-up, the opening ceremony began, and the starting lineups for both sides were announced.

Trail Blazers: Billups, Young, Pippen, Wallace, Sabonis

Chinese Men's Basketball Team: Guo Shiqiang, Zhang Jinsong, Sun Jun, Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming

Yao Ming won the jump ball against his idol Sabonis, giving the Chinese team the opportunity to attack first.

During this period, the Chinese team still played a small, fast, and agile style. They did not let Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi play in the low post, but instead used pick-and-rolls to break into the basket and then combined with cuts from the off-ball side.

This style of play is actually somewhat similar to that of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Moreover, the Chinese team had a pretty good start, with Wang Zhizhi receiving a pass from Guo Shiqiang on the right side and sinking a three-pointer, igniting the emotions of the fans in the arena.

Although it was the Trail Blazers' "home court," everyone actually knew which team the fans in the arena were supporting.

The Trail Blazers' offense was led by Pippen at the start of the game.

Pippen and Sabonis executed a pick-and-roll and then drove straight to the basket.

Last season's championship win greatly boosted the confidence of the Trail Blazers players, especially Pippen, who proved that Jordan couldn't win a championship without him.

Not to mention he was facing the Chinese team, he basically didn't take them seriously.

However, he immediately paid the price for his underestimation of his opponent. Facing his attack, Yao Ming directly engaged in physical confrontation and blocked the ball back the moment Pippen released his shot.

Yao Ming's physical strength was already demonstrated last year when he participated in Yang Shuai's personal training camp and competed against Chandler. He and Duncan are similar in style; they look thin but are not weak in physical strength.

Of course, what's more important in this round is his movement speed. Although he's tall, his movement speed is by no means slow.

Moreover, right after Yao Ming made the block, Guo Shiqiang immediately got the ball and turned around to launch a fast break.

China's team advanced at a rapid pace, and Wang Zhizhi eventually received a pass from Guo Shiqiang in the attacking third, positioned himself low against Wallace, and scored.

"Scottie, get serious!"

Barkley then reminded Pippen from the bench.

Just like he showed at the opening banquet, Barkley is really serious about this season, even if it's just a preseason game.

Wang Zhizhi scored 5 points in a row at the start, helping the Chinese team to a dream start of 5-0, which also ignited the emotions of the Chinese fans in the stadium.

Influenced by the times, basketball matches between the Chinese and American teams at this time inevitably had some political factors involved. Now, the Chinese team is playing like they're going to be the NBA champions, which doubles the excitement.

If they could even win the game, that would be a super bonus.

Pippen became much more subdued after getting blocked, and he signaled to move the ball out to Wallace in the low post for a one-on-one.

Wallace broke the Trail Blazers' scoring drought with a back-to-the-basket shot past Wang Zhizhi's signature straight-arm shot. However, on the other hand, Yao Ming, holding the ball at the high post on the weak side, hit a long two-pointer over Sabonis, catching Sabonis off guard.

Clearly, neither the Trail Blazers coaching staff nor the players took the Chinese team seriously, and their pre-game preparations were obviously insufficient.

With a score of 7-2, the Chinese team played with great momentum.

"Defend! Defend!"

The Chinese fans at the scene began to cheer for the Chinese team in unison.

Billups handed the ball to Yang Shuai and then gestured for them to move away.

Zhang Jinsong was defending Yang Shuai.

Zhang Jinsong is certainly less famous than Hu Weidong, but he averaged 19.2 points per game in the CBA last season, especially known for his accurate three-point shooting.

Of course, the main reason he was able to start ahead of Hu Weidong and Li Nan was his defense.

He possesses the best perimeter defense among Chinese wing players of this era.

This can be seen from his ability to bypass Sabonis's screen and immediately get back into position to defend after Yang Shuai received the ball.

His defensive stance was also very standard.

His defense might be effective against a typical NBA player, but he was facing Yang Shuai.

Yang Shuai used a crossover dribble to get past him and drove straight to the inside.

Seeing this, Yao Ming had no choice but to come out and defend.

Yang Shuai's choice was to get close, then jump towards Yao Ming, dodge, and then glide to make a layup.

With improved flexibility, Yang Shuai's ability to control these kinds of shots has increased significantly compared to last season.

Even Yao Ming could only watch helplessly as the ball came up for him.

The basketball grazed the backboard and slid steadily into the basket, causing a stir among the crowd.

He didn't need to score many points; just one round, one ball, and everyone could feel the difference in Yang Shuai.

That's a level above all the other players on the field.

Turning back, the Chinese team launched a series of low-post isolation plays, with Wang Zhizhi skillfully maneuvering past Wallace to get straight to the basket.

Wang Zhizhi was able to be selected by the NBA because of his scoring ability.

Or, to put it another way, if a player is judged to be terrible by NBA-level defensive standards, yet he is still selected in the early second round of the NBA draft, then you know how high his offensive level is.

Strictly speaking, Wang Zhizhi is the star player of this Chinese men's basketball team.

Just as Wang Zhizhi was about to make a layup off the backboard, a figure flew out from the weak side and delivered a spectacular block.

It's Pippen.

After being called out by Barkley, Pippen looked very unhappy, and he demonstrated his defensive ability in this play.

Moreover, after making the block, he also grabbed the rebound.

Just then, a commotion broke out at the scene, because Yang Shuai had already rushed out of the three-point line.

Pippen reacted quickly after landing, dribbling past Sun Jun who was closest to him, and then making a long pass from the backcourt while moving.

Yang Shuai received the ball at midcourt, accelerated past Zhang Jinsong behind him, and then, amidst the gasps of the fans, arched his body to the limit, performing a visually stunning tomahawk dunk.

"Oh!"

The moment the ball slammed into the basket, the gasps of amazement immediately turned into cheers.

In reality, only Yang Shuai truly enjoys the home-court advantage for the Trail Blazers, who are playing at their "home" court.

This scene even sparked endless imagination among many Chinese fans at the scene.

Yang Shuai once said in an interview that she would like to join the Chinese team if she had the opportunity.

The men's basketball team's interior strength is now quite formidable on the international stage. If they had Yang Shuai, breaking into the Olympic quarterfinals would be a breeze.

Yang Shuai's damn yellow skin made him look like the most beautiful goddess in the world at that moment.

Although everyone knows that in this era when even a Chinese match could only be held in Hong Kong, it was simply impossible.

But not being able to get your goddess doesn't mean you can't fantasize about her.

With about eight minutes left in the first quarter, the Trail Blazers had already taken a 16-12 lead.

At this moment, Carlisle made a very Team America-esque move, executing a standard five-in-five-out maneuver.

After Barkley came up, he pushed Wang Zhizhi in the low post and scored a basket while also drawing a foul from the opponent.

The Chinese team also made a large number of substitutions at this time, with Battulga and Hu Weidong being brought on.

Hu Weidong also made a contribution right from the start. He made a run off the ball, received the ball, faked out Lu, and then drove to the basket, overcoming Cato's defense and scoring with a step-over layup.

In head coach Jiang Xingquan's system, Hu Weidong plays the role of the team's sixth man, whose purpose is to quickly score points.

Barkley continued to receive the ball in the low post and attack, this time he was being guarded by Battier.

The two Barkleys clashed, and Barkley was quickly shocked by Barkley's power.

He felt like he was pushing against a wall, a wall he had never encountered in the NBA.

He felt that even if O'Neal were to come up head-on, he might not be able to get past this wall.

Fortunately, Barkley's nickname "Flying Pig" wasn't because of his strength. He flipped over with a somersault, leaving Battier behind, and then scored with a layup.

It must be said that because the court was an NBA-level court, it greatly limited Yao Ming's ability to help defend in the paint. Even if he was fast enough, it was still difficult for him to help defend this kind of ball.

21:14.

Barkley scored 5 points after coming off the bench.

The fact that he dared to yell at Pippen like that in front of the substitutes shows that he was able to give it his all.

For players like Jordan, Barkley, and Yang Shuai, their expectations of their teammates are based on the premise that they themselves must first meet those expectations.

At this moment, Dunleavy Sr. also walked to the sidelines and loudly reminded the players on the field.

The Trail Blazers certainly don't consider politics, but as the defending champions, the coaching staff can't accept playing like this in their first preseason game.

With the coach's reminder, the Trail Blazers' defensive intensity has noticeably increased.

With little time remaining on the attack, the ball was in Sun Jun's hands.

He faced Walter Williams' crossover dribble and then dribbled behind his back.

Then he did something incredible: he dribbled behind his back, switched hands, and then made another behind-the-back pass to Hu Weidong!

This is essentially a weaker version of White Chocolate Williams' behind-the-back elbow pass.

This match was also broadcast domestically, and the on-site commentator responsible for the broadcast was Sun Zhengping.

Accompanied by a "good shot" that is most familiar to domestic fans of this era, Hu Weidong received the ball and accurately shot an open three-pointer into the net.

The point difference on the court has returned to 4 points!
The reason this Chinese team is the best Chinese team in history is not because it has any outstanding star players.

To put it simply, Wang Zhizhi was far inferior to Yao Ming at his peak.

His strength lies in the completeness of his roster, or rather, this is the only Chinese men's basketball team with roster depth.

When both teams' starters returned in the second quarter, the score was 34-30, with the Trail Blazers leading by 4 points.

The fans at the stadium were incredibly excited because the Chinese team really looked like they had a chance to beat the NBA champions!
After their starters returned, the Trail Blazers took the lead.

Yang Shuai immediately received the ball using Sabonis' screen and then mismatched against Yao Ming.

Yao Ming opted to retreat this time, and Yang Shuai did not choose a mid-range shot. At this time, Yao Ming was not as slow-moving as O'Neal, and he was able to rush out to interfere.

He chose to directly target Yao Ming.

This left Yao Ming looking completely bewildered.

Seizing that moment, Yang Shuai took a step past Yao Ming on the right, then burst into the air and slammed the ball into the basket with one hand.

Because the distance was too close, Yao Ming didn't have time to turn around and block the shot, and could only watch helplessly as Yang Shuai slammed the ball down.

The crowd was in an uproar. Chasing after Yao Ming and hitting him wasn't something anyone could do in the CBA, but getting past him and dunking directly was something they had no idea.

This was just the beginning; Yang Shuai clearly increased his offensive desire in this quarter.

He first forced the Chinese team to collapse their defense with his breakthroughs, and then he hit consecutive shots from mid-to-long range after the Chinese team collapsed.

In just 8 minutes of this quarter, Yang Shuai scored 16 points, completely dismantling the Chinese team's defense.

Jiang Xingquan did consider double-teaming Yang Shuai, but the NBA half-court is larger than the FIBA ​​court, and many times the Chinese team players couldn't get back after diving out.

Thanks to Yang Shuai's performance, the Trail Blazers led the Chinese team by 16 points at halftime, 58-42.

"We all know that Yang Shuai is now the NBA MVP, and it is very meaningful for our men's basketball team to be able to compete against players of this level."

Sun Zhengping has already prepared a summary of tonight's match.

In the second half, the Trail Blazers' starters didn't play much, but they still managed to widen the gap step by step.

Just like during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, when the team was behind, only Durant could play well. But when they were on the winning side, everyone was like Jordan, scoring all sorts of goals.

Ultimately, the Trail Blazers defeated the Chinese team 116-86.

Yang Shuai scored 24 points in the first half, Barkley scored 20 points, and six Trail Blazers players scored in double figures.

Wang Zhizhi led the Chinese team with 19 points, while Yao Ming also played exceptionally well, recording a double-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

A 30-point difference may seem like a lot, but it's actually quite acceptable to Chinese fans.

After all, they were facing the NBA champions.

Moreover, this is NBA rule; if it were FIBA ​​rule, the Chinese team might have been able to close the gap even further.

After the game, Yao Ming not only got the chance to take a photo with Sabonis, but Sabonis even took off his jersey, signed it, and gave it to Yao Ming.

The former was for Yang Shuai's sake, while the latter was entirely his personal will.

Even when handing the autographed jersey to Yao Ming, he didn't hold back his praise for Yao Ming.

"You will become an NBA All-Star player in the future."

It's clear that Sabonis has a high opinion of Yao Ming.

Interestingly, because Sabonis was holding a pen, many members of the Chinese team ended up asking Yang Shuai for his autograph on their jerseys.

For them, this was the only chance in their lives to compete against Yang Shuai, and they wanted to leave something to commemorate it.

Yang Shuai accepted everything without question.

Just as he said in an interview with Zhang Weiping, if it weren't for the rules, these would all be his teammates on the national team now.

Even while he was signing autographs, there were many enthusiastic Chinese fans on the sidelines, and he went over to sign for quite a while.

Finally, he waved goodbye to the fans with reluctance.

His behavior seemed strange to his teammates, but no one could understand his feelings.

The NBA is his career, but this is his true home.

"I don't think they're any worse than some NBA teams."

At the post-match press conference, Carlisle spoke highly of the Chinese team.

This isn't just polite talk; it reflects the truly outstanding strength of this Chinese team.

Let's not even talk about those tanking teams in the NBA; the Lakers lost to the Trail Blazers by 58 points in last season's playoffs.

“Wang and Yao.”

When asked by reporters who on the Chinese team impressed him the most, Carlisle answered Wang Zhizhi and Yao Ming.

"I think Yao's future lies in the NBA."

He added a sentence as well.

Yao Ming was only 19 years old at the time, and if he were in the NCAA, he would have just finished his freshman year.

It's clear that Carlisle also thinks highly of Yao Ming.

Or rather, anyone who has observed Yao Ming closely knows that he is definitely capable of playing in the NBA, given the talent he has displayed.

However, when the microphone was handed to Yang Shuai, he demonstrated what true boasting really means.

"I think if Yao were to enter the draft this year, he would be a lottery pick, and if he were to enter the draft in the next two to three years, he would be the number one pick in the NBA draft."

This was truly a bolt from the blue, leaving all the domestic and foreign reporters present somewhat stunned.

If you're just bragging, what kind of bragging is it if you don't exaggerate?

Moreover, from Yang Shuai's perspective as a time traveler, this cannot be considered boasting at all, because if Yao Ming had participated in the draft in 2002, he would have been the number one pick.

Of course, he did this with a purpose in mind.

Because this game in China already garnered a lot of attention and brought Yao Ming more attention, if he exaggerates it further, the NBA will definitely pay even more attention to Yao Ming.

All of these factors contributed to Yao Ming's early entry into the NBA.

Although that kind of assistance may not be needed, it is certainly not a bad thing for Yao Ming.

Another reason is Yang Shuai's personal motives.

Yao Ming has only signed with Reebok and hasn't signed with an agent yet. He hopes that Yao Ming will sign with HARK when he confirms his candidacy.

Lewis and Hamilton are no match for Yao Ming.

If HARK could really make Yao Ming the NBA's number one draft pick, he would definitely become an overnight sensation.

Based on previous interactions, Yao Ming is someone who always repays kindness. The seeds Yang Shuai sowed today may bear the fruit he desires in the future.

After finishing the China tournament, Yang Shuai returned to the United States.

Just as he returned to the United States, Rondo had been waiting for him in Portland for two days.

His documentary was completed in nearly four months, and all that's left is for him to give it a title.

(End of this chapter)