: 22: The NBA is more complex than imagined

　　 On the first morning when he returned to Oklahoma City from Indiana, Link emptied the closet in his rental house, only to find desperately that he didn't even have a formal outfit in his closet.
　　 He sat on the bed and looked at the mess of clothes around him, feeling a little at a loss.
　　Today is the day when Link will sign with the Rockets. However, he was unable to meet with the Rockets management in formal attire. Indeed, for a development league level player, eating is a problem, where there is spare money to buy formal clothes.
　　 Reluctantly, Link had to wear a casual outfit, I hope this will not leave a bad impression on the Rockets management.
　　 But to be honest, Link really didn't expect that he could become attached to the Houston Rockets. As we all know, the Houston Rockets of this period are almost the home team of Chinese fans in the NBA. Although Yao Ming is reimbursed for the season again, his influence is still there. Once, Link was also one of the Rockets fans.
　　 If all goes well this afternoon, he will be a member of the Rockets!
　　 The Houston Rockets during this period of the 10-11 season are at a low point. In Link's memory, the Rockets could not even make the playoffs this year.
　　 And the Rockets' forward reserve is not abundant, Battier still sticks to it, but Lian is quite old. Chase Budinger can buckle fast, but his hard power is mediocre. In other words, in the Rockets, Link believes he can stay with his strength.
　　 If you can become an official Rockets player in the future and replace Yao Ming as the idol of basketball fans in China, it would be great to think about it.
　　 Just when Link almost didn't let the water flow out, his mobile phone rang suddenly. It was from Carl Jones, and they should get ready to sign.
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　　 The signing has not yet started, but the news about Link's upcoming signing with the Houston Rockets has become popular all over the world.
　　 Now, in that huge Eastern Continent, people know that there is a Chinese named Link who is about to put on the Rockets' robe and take over from Yao Ming.
　　 Overnight, Link became a well-known name in the Chinese fan circle. And as far away as the United States, Link also has a certain reputation.
　　 There is no doubt that Carl Jones and the Rockets have a very good hype about this matter. They succeeded in attracting attention with Link. But it is precisely the protagonist of this incident, who knows nothing about it.
　　 So, when Link arrived at the meeting place and found that there were a lot of reporters waiting, Link was very surprised.
　　 He didn't expect that a small transparent player in the development league signed a ten-day contract with the Rockets, and he could actually attract such a lot of attention.
　　 As soon as he walked into the room where he was about to sign, the Rockets general manager, Darrell Morey, who is very familiar to Chinese fans, greeted him and embraced Link.
　　 "Congratulations, Link, your dream is about to come true."
　　 Morey is very kind, and people who don't know think he and Link are old acquaintances.
　　 As Morey and Link hugged, the surrounding flashes lit up. Link felt dizzy, as if everything around him was not real.
　　 "Let's go, let's complete the signing as soon as possible, and you can wear the Houston Rockets jersey as soon as possible. Come here, boy, your ten-day contract is waiting for you!"
　　 Morey said, and walked to a table. On the table, there is a contract. According to Carl Jones, he has read the contract carefully, and Link only needs to flip over it pretendingly, and then he can sign it directly.
　　 As soon as Link sat down, all the shots were aimed at him instantly. Large drops of sweat hung on Link's forehead. After the last game in Indiana, he was very nervous just facing a reporter.
　　 Now facing the darkened scene, Link feels even more breathless.
　　 Under everyone's attention, Link flipped through the contract mechanically, and then signed his name.
　　 "Look at the camera and smile, young man."
　　As soon as Link finished signing, Morey whispered beside him.
　　 Link, who was still in a daze, had to do it, so an extremely perfect signing photo was born.
　　Unexplainably, Link became an NBA player and a member of the Houston Rockets.
　　 57,000 US dollars received, the door of the NBA was also smashed. But Link always felt a little uneasy, because the people around him were too enthusiastic.
"Congratulations, Link! I said, I will make you an NBA player!" As soon as the signing ceremony was over, Carl Jones embraced Link with excitement, as if he was hugging a huge cash cow. .
　　 And Morey? He just smiled at Link and hurriedly left, the enthusiasm just now seemed to disappear instantly.
　　 It feels like... as if he was just acting in front of the camera?
"Now that the contract has been completed, my plan can continue to be implemented. To tell you the truth, before you signed, I had received many quotations for commercial contracts, and I did not agree. Do you know why? Because you became famous after , They must use a price several times higher than the current price to take you! Cheers Link, we want to make a fortune!"
　　 Carl Jones was dancing happily, but Link frowned.
　　 "Commercial contract? Isn't my priority going to Houston to report?"
"Of course, of course, I will send you to Houston tomorrow. But don't worry, even in Houston, there are many commercial contracts waiting for you to sign. Tomorrow, no, maybe this afternoon, the news about you will be popular all over the world. With What's rising is your worth. You will like my operation, Link. Together, we will have many opportunities!"
　　 Carl Jones was talking when his cell phone rang. Judging from the manner and tone of his answering the phone, it should be a business contract call.
　　 Carl Jones and Morey's performance made Link feel a little uneasy. He just wants to play with peace of mind and stay in the NBA. But if the Rockets and Jones just use him as a tool for hype... Link clenched his fist, the NBA world is more than basketball, and it seems more complicated than he thought.
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　　 "Inspirational! Chinese youths have successfully realized their dreams, and Houston adds Chinese elements!"
　　 "Reappearing the Chinese figure? China Lin is among the ranks of the NBA!"
　　 "Morley: I am very happy that Link can join the Rockets. His arrival is a very good addition to the team lineup."
　　 As Carl Jones said, that afternoon, the news that Link signed with the Rockets spread all over the world. There are countless articles about his column and excavation of his experience.
　　 Link’s parents even called and said that their door was surrounded by reporters. And most of those reporters are still Chinese reporters.
　　 Facing this piece of news, Link has only one feeling-fake!
　　 He suddenly felt that he was not going to play basketball, but to show in Houston. It's like a past star who goes to a certain occasion and makes some quick money, and then continues to eat his old money, waiting for the next opportunity to make quick money.
　　 And the directors of this show are undoubtedly Karl Jones and Morey. One needs higher commercial contract revenue, and the other needs to attract the Chinese market when the Rockets are in a trough.
　　 Are these two people really signing themselves for basketball reasons? Link couldn't help but put a big question mark in his heart. UU reading www.uukanshu. com
　　 shook his head, Link did not continue to think about it. No matter what purpose Morey is signing himself for, as long as he performs well in training and competitions, he can tear off his "joker" mask.
　　 "Link, what are you in a daze!? Come in, supper is ready!"
　　Zike Upshaw’s yelling brought Link back to his senses, and he realized that he had already reached the door of Upshaw’s house.
　　 After learning that Link was signed by the Rockets, Upshaw made a special proposal to let Link come home for dinner, and everyone celebrated together.
　　 "What's wrong with you? Why are you so unhappy? You are going to the NBA, man, NBA!"
　　 Upshaw rushed out of the house and patted Link on the shoulder. The NBA is Upshaw's lifelong dream. But at the age of 26, he still didn't realize it.
　　 But now seeing the people around him realize their dreams, Upshaw is equally excited.
　　 "No, I'm very happy. Thank you for your care and company, man." Link hugged Upshaw. This is the first time he has embraced a man so affectionately.
　　 Compared to the unpleasant masks of Carl Jones and Morey, the warmth Upshaw gave him is extremely real.
　　 They fight side by side on the court and take care of each other in life. In some ways, Link hopes to continue to fight with Upshaw in the Development League.
　　 "Okay, come in. Mom made her best intestine pie. Tonight is your big day, brother."
　　 Link smiled slightly and walked in the door. Only at this moment did he truly feel the joy of becoming an NBA player.