Chapter 31: Debut

October 21st.
sunny.
Today is a good day, the Nets press conference.
"Richard, are you okay?" Shen Tong shouted into the house with anger.
Jefferson got up early in the morning to work, but let the late Shentong wait for nearly half an hour.
Speaking of it, Shentong and Jefferson "cohabiting" is really helpless.
The Nets originally provided free apartments to rookies for a period of time.
But who knows that when it was heard that Shen and Jefferson were from the same university, the Nets actually arranged the two of them together.
Although it is a two-room, one-room.
According to the custom, when the players who signed on November 15 received their first salary, the free apartment will be recovered.
The time is short.
Therefore, Shentong and Jefferson did not say much.
Jefferson heard Shen Tong's call and came out of the house.
"Shen, which one of these two hats do you think is more suitable for me?"
Finally, Jefferson put two hats on his head, and he also posed for a pose.
"Richard, are you sure you want to choose one of these two green hats?" Shen Tong showed an embarrassed expression.
"Yeah, of course, this is my favorite color."
Seeing that Shen Tong did not give an answer, Jefferson held up two hats with both hands, and after repeated comparison, put one of the green caps on his head.
"Well, this one!"
Shentong pursed his lips and decided not to tell him about the "green" legend.
......
At the press conference, all the important members of the Nets made their appearances.
Team owner John Williams, general manager Bernard King, coach Byron Scott, and team captain Jason Kidd of the new season, the four sat on the stage and told reporters about the new season Nets.
According to general manager Kim, the new season's Nets will be a young and dynamic mobile force, and fans will see a completely different Nets.
"You haven't seen them play, it's awesome! I hope you can come to the scene and feel it from a close distance. There are many newcomers on our team, and we promise to surprise you."
Compared to Bernard King's bragging speech, Scott is much calmer.
"Last season, our team suffered from injuries and we were not united enough. This is the direction of our efforts to improve and ensure that the team has been moving forward on a healthy and correct path. We have many new faces this year. As the head coach, I will let them integrate into the team as soon as possible, we will strive for good results in the new season. "Scott said smoothly.
Kidd said he was full of confidence in the team.
"I came here to win. I believe that the Nets in the new season will definitely make everyone shine."
A reporter asked Scott: "Will Byron, what is the goal of the Nets in the new season?"
"The playoffs." Scott finished, and then continued, "I don't want to put too much pressure on the team, I just hope that we can complete the entire season healthy, then the playoffs should not be a problem."
Another reporter asked Scott: "Byron, according to the Nets' current training list, the team does not have a qualified starting center. Will you exchange for another center before the season?"
Scott shook his head and replied: "I'm very satisfied with the big man I have. Whether it's Aron Williams or the new Todd Mark Lodge, it's enough for the team's starting, even This year ’s rookie Jason Collins also has a chance. "
Although Scott said so, in fact, the Nets did not think of using the transaction to get a qualified starting center.
However, because of the team's poor salary structure, the Nets could not complete the desired transaction.
The three players, Jason Williams, Chris Dudley and Jim McIlvain, who have either retired or been laid off, together take up nearly $ 30 million in salary space, which is almost the total salary of the team. Half.
These three players could have been centers.
Fortunately, after this season, only Jim ’s $ 4 million contract will be left next season.
Until then, the team can find an All-Star center in the market.
But this season is hopeless.
The Nets' goal is also very practical.
Has the same idea as Scott.
Playoffs.
......
After the big guys appeared, the press conference went to the second stage, and the rookie debuted.
Jefferson, Shentong, Collins, Armstrong walked onto the stage in turn.
The dazzling flashlight made Shen Tong's eyes slightly open.
In the warm applause, four rookies showed their new jerseys this season.
No. 24, No. 25, No. 35, No. 1
Shentong holding the No. 25 jersey became the focus of the spotlight.
The second Asian player to log into the NBA, the second Chinese player to log into the NBA!
Took the first place, Wang Zhizhi, who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round with the 36th pick in 1999. After the Bayi team won the championship in April this year, Wang Zhizhi officially signed with the Mavericks.
Reporter questioning session, Shentong became the darling of the media.
In an era when Internet information was not enough to explode, Asian faces like Shentong were rare in the NBA.
Is the representative of the mysterious Eastern power in the American basketball world.
An American female reporter was lucky enough to get her first chance to ask questions.
"Shen, hello, welcome to the NBA, how do you feel about joining a world-class basketball team, UU reading www.uukanshu.com?"
"It feels great, everything here is fresh to me, the atmosphere here is good, I like it very much."
The second question was a male reporter with an Asian face.
"Does anyone bully you? I mean, as an Asian face, are you still used to here?"
"Ah ... bullying is definitely not. Jason is our head. He told me that he will cover me. As for the identity of Asians, I have never paid too much attention. I am a Chinese. People, but I have lived here for many years, and I am a member of the Wildcats, NCAA champions are always respected. "
A handsome male reporter wearing thick glasses puts the third question.
"Speaking of the performance of the Wildcats, your three-pointer in the second half is indeed amazing, especially the final lore."
Male reporter first complimented a few words.
"But ..."
The words turned round.
"That lucky goal does not change the fact that you have been sitting on the bench with the Wildcats all season. Many people think that you can enter the NBA. There is a big reason because you are logged into the NBA in the NBA through Wang Zhizhi as an Asian. ? I mean, maybe an American player at the end of the bench, even if he made a lucky lore, could not change the reality of his defeat. What do you think of these people? "
Ha ha.
What do you think?
Shentong sneered and replied: "funny, mud, pee!"
what does this mean?
The male reporter showed a puzzled expression and wanted Shentong to explain.
"Next question!"
Shentong directly ignored.
Old domineering!