One Guard

Chapter 56 : The first contract

Popovich was just as surprised as everyone else when the transaction happened. He didn’t expect that someone would pay a higher price than himself to get Yiyang.

It is true that Yiyang’s freshman year data is indeed very eye-catching, but he can only be used as a reference for people’s performance this year. In the NCAA or the NBA, there are many guys who do well in one or two seasons occasionally. Take a look at Michael Beasley, who killed the Quartet in the NCAA two years ago. His horrible stats are no worse than Yiyang’s 15+10, but he is not tepid now.

Yiyang’s performance in one year is not enough to prove that he can also play well in the NBA. Therefore, Popovich believes that Yiyang’s draft pick will not be too high. He has always believed that the sixth overall pick should be enough for him to intercept Yiyang.

It’s just a pity that Cuban got the Chinese boy at a higher price. Popovich hadn’t thought of this before. Mark Cuban, he really is a veritable gambler! Once this guy wants to get someone, he really does not care about the consequences.

Popovich believes that as long as the Chinese is stable and not affected by injuries, he will definitely become a qualified point guard. I hope the Dallas Mavericks will not bury this good seedling…

“Are you still trading?” Spurs general manager R.C. Forburd looked at Yiyang being picked by the Mavericks, and asked Popovich whether he wanted to continue trading with the Warriors.

Popovich shook his head. “No need, the sixth overall pick, leave it to the Oaklanders for their own use.”

Popovich was a little disappointed, but I still hope that the kid with great potential will be well in Dallas…

After Yiyang was selected with the ninth overall pick, his good partner and friend Gordon Hayward was finally picked by the Utah Jazz.

When Hayward stood up excitedly and hugged Yiyang, the reporters couldn’t help but sigh with wonder of fate. Half a year ago, who would have thought that Yiyang, a newcomer, could be selected before Hayward, known as the “strongest white small forward”?

At the same time, some photographers also focused their shots on Bulldogs coach Brad Stevens. Among the top ten picks in this year’s draft, only four players are from the same school. Wall and Cousins ​​of Kentucky are among them. The other group is Hayward and Yiyang from Butler!

The strength of this young marshal has been recognized by the United States. People are even imagining, maybe in the future, the three masters and apprentices can all meet on the NBA stage?

In the draft after 　　, Yiyang didn’t care much anymore. Although the selection process of Yiyang was full of twists and turns, at any rate Yiyang and Hayward were both selected in the top ten. No matter who it is, this is a good result.

Yiyang They cheered for temporary stability here, but some reporters don’t think so.

“Dallas people must be crazy!” This is a lot of reporters on the scene, commenting on the transaction made by Cuban. They have no idea what Cuban did this for.

Although Caron Butler is not as good as before, he still has good strength and is one of the guarantees for the Mavericks to win.

Now, Cuban has sent away Butler and next year’s first-round pick, plus Novak, in exchange for a rookie with only one year of NCAA resume!

Kuban is indeed betting, if Yiyang succeeds, then he and the Mavericks will succeed. If Yiyang fails, then both Cuban and Mavericks will lose. Cuban is now willing to believe in that Chinese, just like back then, how many people would believe in that nasty German boy?

After four hours of two rounds of the draft, the NBA 2010 Draft finally came to an end. By convention, the rookies selected in the lottery area must gather together for a photo with David Stern.

Yiyang, as a rookie with the third overall pick, directly crossed Turner, shoulder to shoulder with Wall, and stood in the middle behind Stern. If you don’t consider each team’s team building plan and simply look at the NCAA performance last season, Yiyang is indeed qualified to stand in this position.

Mu Ran raised his camera and took a family portrait of this year’s lottery rookies. Looking at Yiyang, who entered the league side by side with Wall, Mu Ran suddenly thought of a title for this photo.

“”The New Point Guard Era!””

Two young men who may be the best guards in the future league have officially started their journey of creating legends!

So far, the draft is over! Mou Ran looked at Yiyang, who was taken away from the arena by Bill Duffy, and his heart was full of boundless expectations.

In the field of professional basketball, the poor boy who came from the Wood District will definitely continue to dedicate his jaw-dropping performance!

The night is already deep, but in the future, it will become brighter.

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Even an experienced and well-known manager like Bill Duffy did not expect that after the draft, he would lead Yiyang to Cuban.

When Yiyang and Duffy walked into the luxurious box where Cuban was, the chubby team owner once again showed his smile as warm as the sunshine of Texas.

“Unexpectedly, Mr. Duffy. As I said, we are quite sincere. For Yi, I am willing to pay the price! Welcome to join the Mavericks, I believe you will like it here.” Cuban looked at Yiyang, but From the facial expression of this young man, he could not tell whether Yiyang was happy or disappointed.

In fact, Yiyang is quite happy in his heart, being able to play next to Kidd and Nowitzki is just like dreaming! But when it comes to Kidd, it is also a big trouble for Yiyang…

“You know, Mr. Mark, my client will undoubtedly grow into one of the best point guards in the NBA. All of this must be based on the fact that he has enough playing time.” Bill When Duffy said that, Cuban understood what Duffy meant in an instant.

“Jason is almost 38 years old, 38 years old! Do you think we will let a nearly 40-year-old veteran fight for 20 to 30 minutes in every game? Don’t worry, Mr. Duffy, Dallas is not Detroit. I promise , Darko Milicic’s tragedy will not be reproduced on Yi. We have traded, but he did not let him sit on the bench. If this is the case, I would not pay such a high price at all. On the contrary, Playing next to Jason, I believe Yi will improve faster!” Cuban’s remarks made Yiyang and Duffy a little relieved. As long as there are enough opportunities to perform, Duffy does not worry that Yiyang will not be able to fight.

“So…”

“The issue of the contract, we will talk about it next week. But the training must start after the contract is signed! You know, it takes some time for him to adapt to NBA-level training and NBA-level games.” His hand rested on Yiyang’s shoulder. I hope this shoulder can carry the future of Dallas.

A week later, Bill Duffy took Yiyang and his mother Wen Xue to visit Texas for the second time In the Mavericks’ general manager’s office, Yiyang signed the contract that the Mavericks gave him. Got his own name. From that moment on, Yiyang, he truly became a professional player!

The Mavericks offered Yiyang a 2+1+1 standard rookie contract, and Yiyang’s first year salary was as high as $4.8 million.

In terms of money, Cuban has always been very willing. As long as you can win, you can make Cuban spend as much money. What’s more, the manager of Yiyang is still the famous Bill Duffy?

After Yiyang signed his name, the young boy embraced his mother and manager warmly.

Now he is a real millionaire! Yiyang’s dream of escaping from the Wood District has become a reality!

But now Yiyang is no longer just satisfied with this. Now that they have already entered the NBA, how can they not leave their own footprints on the basketball court?

NBA is a business league, and there are many players coming and going every year. After rookies enter the NBA, it does not mean that they have embarked on a road to the pinnacle of life. The average career of each player in the NBA is only 3 to 4 years, which is almost the time of a rookie contract.

If you have a good performance in the past few years, a generous salary contract will be offered with both hands. And if you can’t perform well, you can only leave this colorful world full of money, news, miracles and much attention with your bags.

The business society is cold, and Yiyang has already deeply experienced this when he was in the Wood District. The boy knew that his efforts could not stop there.

At this time, the sky outside Cuban’s office is the same as the Mavericks’ main color, blue and beautiful.

Dallas, wait for a good show!