Chapter 66 Report

Author: Different Sparks

Chapter 66 Report

On December 9, 2013, at the Apolis Airport, Yi Jianlian walked out of the airport exit.

When he raised his eyes, he saw a man standing there holding a big sign. What made Yi Jianlian feel very friendly was that it was written in Chinese.

"Hello, Yi, I was arranged by the Timberwolves to pick you up. My name is John."

"Hello, thank you, John."

"Let's go, the car is in the parking lot, and the head coach should be waiting for you at the team now."

"John, did you write this sign? Do you understand Chinese?"

"No, no, this was written by Chen. He said you can recognize it right away. I don't speak Chinese."

To be honest, Yi Jianlian is actually very nervous about this trip to the Timberwolves. He is not as relaxed and optimistic as the media said. After several seasons in the NBA, he still has a good understanding of himself.

I understand, and there is another more important point. He is actually worried that Chen Dazhuang chose him purely because he is a Chinese. Moreover, some media said that the Timberwolves chose him because they looked at China.

The market just made it.

Another reason is that he is also concerned about the Timberwolves' performance this season, and he doesn't understand why they would choose him after having Bennett.

The journey from Apollos Airport to the team was not long. Just when Yi Jianlian was still thinking about what would happen next, John, who came to pick him up, had already parked the car and told him that he had arrived.

"Allian, welcome to the Minnesota Timberwolves!"

What Yi Jianlian didn't expect was that Chen Dazhuang was waiting for him at the door. After seeing him get off the car, Dazhuang walked straight up to him, first extended his right hand, and then gave him a hug.

This move also made Yi Jianlian feel flattered.

"Coach, thank you! Thank you for giving me the opportunity."

"Just call me by my name. There is no need to be so polite. Let me introduce it to you first." After shaking hands with Yi Jianlian's agent, Da Zhuang looked at Yi Jianlian and said.

Then he introduced Yi Jianlian to Milt and Smith who were with him.

"Alian, I was supposed to show you around first, but I want to talk to you alone first. As for the contract issue, Milt will discuss it with you in detail later. It's okay."

"No problem at all."

Then Chen Dazhuang brought Yi Jianlian to his office.

"Alian, I know there are many rumors outside about you joining the Timberwolves this time. The reason why I want to talk to you first is because I hope you will not be affected by those rumors from the outside world. I can tell you clearly that it has nothing to do with you and me in letting you join the Timberwolves.

Your identity is definitely related, but it is not the most important thing. What matters in the end of the game is actual performance. No matter what the rumors are like, it doesn't matter. What matters is whether you can perform well enough to shut up those people.

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To be honest, everything else is fine. The execution and understanding of tactics, etc. These big guys believe that Yi Jianlian can achieve his expectations through time, and besides, there is the help of the system.

Da Zhuang believes that the most important thing is mentality and resistance to pressure. In Da Zhuang's understanding, he even believes that Yi Jianlian's pressure on this NBA trip will be even greater than the first time. After all, he has his own factors.

inside.

If the fight doesn't go well or the fight doesn't come out, the criticism will be even greater.

"I understand, I will adjust my mentality."

"Well, Smith will tell you the specific tactics and requirements for you in detail after the physical examination and joining the team. Allen, you have excellent shooting ability. There is one thing I can tell you in advance, which can be a reassurance for you.

, I didn’t come here to ask you to be a rotation player. You will have a stable position in my plan, but the prerequisite is that you must work hard enough."

After the two people communicated for a while, it should be said that their relationship became much closer. After all, they were both Chinese, so there was a cordiality in their language. Moreover, Yi Jianlian could also feel Dazhuang's sincerity from Chen Dazhuang's words.

Yi Jianlian participated in the team's physical examination that afternoon.

"How's it going?" Da Zhuang asked, looking at the physical test report handed over by Smith.

"Not bad, very strong. Although his wingspan does not have much advantage as a fourth-position player, it is indeed very suitable for him combined with our tactics and positioning."

After Da Zhuang opened the report and looked at it, he also found that Yi Jianlian was indeed much stronger than when he first joined the NBA, with a body fat rate of only 3.4%. This shows that he has been relatively self-disciplined in terms of his body in the CBA these years.

After passing the physical examination, the Timberwolves quickly reached an agreement with Yi Jianlian on the contract issue.

9 million for two years, which was the final contract amount signed by both parties.

A standard NBA mid-level contract. Yi Jianlian and his agent are quite satisfied with this contract. Although there is no such a huge contract, it is precisely this mid-level contract that reflects the sincerity of the Timberwolves.

, there are not so many fancy terms.

After the Timberwolves helped Yi Jianlian register with the league, they immediately updated the news on the team's official website about Yi Jianlian joining the team to compete in the NBA.

However, it did not attract much attention, because almost all reporters who follow the NBA were attracted by Dallas, because Kevin Martin, who had high hopes from all Dallas fans and Adelman, who had just taken over as head coach, joined Dallas.

In the first game, he did not perform to the satisfaction of the Dallas people.

On the day Allen arrived in Apollos, the Dallas Mavericks played against the Kings away from home.

87 to 112, the Dallas people received a disastrous defeat at Sleep Train Arena.

Kevin Martin played for 36 minutes and contributed 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists to the Dallas Mavericks. What made Dallas feel even more incredible was that Martin made 2 of 11 three-pointers in the game, and Martin's own defensive shortcomings

It was infinitely amplified. Faced with the impact of the rookie rookie McLemore, who was facing the Kings, the opponent played the best game of the season.

But even so, Adelman strongly defended his disciple at the post-game press conference.

However, no matter what Adelman said, Martin's performance also made those who had previously claimed that Dallas made a huge profit in this transaction somewhat doubt their own judgment. After all, the Cavaliers and Heat who had previously traded with the Timberwolves had learned from the past.

There.

The Timberwolves will also usher in the last game of Chen Dazhuang's suspension. On December 10, the Timberwolves will challenge the Pistons at the Palace Arena of Auburn Hills.
Chapter completed!