When Zhang Hao saw the sudden reminder to sign a private training contract, his breathing involuntarily became rapid.
After Wang Zhizhi finished speaking, he saw that the other party did not reply for a long time, but he was not in a hurry. He knew that the other party also needed time to think before he dared to reply to him. This made him feel at ease and knew that it was not just a casual remark.
As for the phone bill...it's not important. The staff stationed at Xinhua News Agency don't care about the phone bill, and Wang Zhizhi doesn't worry about it either.
He came here to learn English and has reported to the club. The school team coach also hopes that he can learn English well as soon as possible, otherwise communication will be very difficult and he will have to find a translator.
After Zhang Hao reacted, he fell into ecstasy!
Looking at the rewards and punishments on the subtitles…what punishment or no punishment, who cares about that now?
Judging from the situation, Wang Zhizhi will definitely play for 3-4 years before participating in the draft. In these few years, it is not a free ride, but it is not far from it. Zhang Hao does not believe that Wang Zhizhi will not enter the first round after playing in the NCAA for a few years...
"Wait, if I, as the eldest brother, give blind instructions and mess things up, I deserve to be punished, but delaying him would be a grave sin."
Thinking of this, Zhang Hao tried to calm himself down. Intervention was definitely necessary, and he had a direction, which was mainly about guidance afterwards... He still had to know more, be stronger, and have the ability to do so.
He remembered that the new season of Georgetown University would start on November 2nd. He estimated that even if Wang Zhizhi joined the main team and could play for Georgetown University this season, it would be difficult for him to start. Losing weight, adjusting his playing style... etc. all take time. There would not be much guidance during this period. The school is professional, and the main guidance should be given during the offseason.
Zhang Hao was still very confident in Wang Zhizhi's talent. After a calm analysis, he said to Wang Zhizhi on the other end of the phone : "I suggest you choose the shooting inside path..."
After a pause, Zhang Hao continued, "We should make good use of our strengths and avoid our weaknesses. There is no need to compare our weaknesses with the opponent. Just like in a game, we must try to show our strengths instead of doing what we are not good at...
I also happen to be a shooting type player. If you have any questions in the future, you can call me and I will work with you to find a solution and help you as much as possible in this regard. "
This suggestion was in line with what Wang Zhizhi on the other end of the phone was thinking. He just wanted to find another person to ask, to give him confidence and motivation. Zhang Hao was the most suitable candidate.
However, it was Zhang Hao's subsequent words that made Wang Zhizhi happy!
Compared to Zhang Hao, who remembered Wang Zhizhi after a long time and would intentionally inquire about him from Xinhua News Agency or the Imperial TV Station, Wang Zhizhi inquired about Zhang Hao's affairs every few days. Since Zhang Hao officially joined the Nets, Wang Zhizhi knew about Zhang Hao's basketball IQ, talent, combat effectiveness, and learning ability...
When we say we are discussing it together, doesn't that mean we are helping him and guiding him?
Of course I have to agree to it!
The moment Wang Zhizhi had this thought, for some reason, this thought kept getting stronger...
"Brother, I will work hard to learn from you!" Wang Zhizhi seemed even more excited at this moment than when he was selected for the main team in the morning.
Moreover, Wang Zhizhi doesn’t think there is anything shameful in learning from a peer. The other person is more talented and smarter. Besides, in a foreign country, the only good basketball player he can rely on is Zhang Hao, the one from the University of Utah... What a rip-off!
After arriving in the United States, Wang Zhizhi also felt how deceptive Ma Jian was, and understood why Zhang Hao didn't even want to give him a full basketball scholarship at a local university in California. Ma Jian joined the University of Utah with a full basketball scholarship last year, but ended up being a huge deception.
It just so happens that Ma Jian is the first Chinese player to receive a full basketball scholarship to a Division I university, and he has suddenly become the image representative of young Chinese basketball players in the American college basketball world.
When Wang Zhizhi agreed, Zhang Hao received a prompt.
"The host has successfully signed a contract with Wang Zhizhi and became his personal coach during his college years."
"Driven by the influence of the host, the signed player Wang Zhizhi has successfully joined the Georgetown University Hoyas and become a key player. He will represent the Hoyas in the 1995-1996 NCAA basketball championship. Congratulations to the host for receiving the reward: 30 days of lifespan."
"Signed player Wang Zhizhi has become a player on the NCAA Basketball Championship Division I League team. For every game he plays for the Hoyas as a starter (playing for more than 15 minutes), the host will receive a participation reward of 1 day of life. If he helps the Hoyas win the game as a starter (playing for more than 15 minutes), the host will receive an additional 1 day of life as a reward.
Because Wang Zhizhi is the host's first officially signed player, his lifespan reward will be doubled."
Hey?
Although Wang Zhizhi had said before that John Thompson, the head coach of the Georgetown University basketball team, decided to let Wang Zhizhi play as the main player in the training game because Zhang showed talent, he actually got a reward for this!
Now he finds that this is also a method that can help other Chinese players, especially Wang Zhizhi, who is also an inside player, who may benefit a lot.
The reward had already been received, and Zhang Hao had no intention of chatting with Wang Zhizhi anymore.
All that needed to be said was said, suggestions were given, and promises of future help were made. After chatting for a few more words, Zhang Hao took the initiative to end the call.
After hanging up the phone, looking at the life expectancy increased to 278 days... Zhang Hao felt that he must make some careful plans for Wang Zhizhi.
It's not that hard to think about it.
First of all, Wang Zhizhi needs to work hard on his own.
Zhang Hao is not worried about this. None of the players who began to emerge in the domestic basketball scene in the 1990s did not work hard.
The important thing is that Zhang has to play well. Wang Zhizhi's weight loss and change of playing style have many benefits, such as reducing the burden on the knees and ankles and increasing speed to be more suitable for playing power forward. But the disadvantage is that after starting to lose weight, his current strength will be affected. At this time, Zhang's performance may bring confidence to Georgetown University to train Wang Zhizhi more patiently.
In fact, Zhang Hao was not that worried. Since the head coach of Georgetown University basketball team let Wang Zhizhi make the choice, he must have plans to train him. Since he wants to train him, he must know what may happen and what will definitely happen.
John Thompson, a famous coach in NCAA history, is definitely not blind.
More importantly, Zhang had to compare himself with his rookie season and help Wang Zhizhi think about the training content during the offseason, so that Wang Zhizhi could have clear training goals during the offseason.
Moreover, Zhang has practiced before and has training experience. He will teach Wang Zhizhi only if he thinks it is suitable... He already has a preliminary plan and will think about it in detail when he has free time.
I looked at the previous tip again. As a starter, Wang Zhizhi can get a maximum of 4 days of life for each game he plays... Although he is the first player to sign a contract and gets double the reward, it still makes him excited. I just hope Georgetown University is strong enough...
At this time, Zhang Hao remembered something... Iverson seemed to be from Georgetown University?
Zhang Hao remembered that Iverson seemed to have led the team to the quarterfinals of March Madness in his sophomore season. After Duncan refused to participate in the draft early again, Iverson, who was already a favorite for the No. 1 pick, would become the biggest favorite for the No. 1 pick in the 1996 draft.
Wang Zhizhi will be on a strong team in his freshman season. He may not have many opportunities, but theoretically it is not a bad thing. UCLA players have to play as a substitute for a year in their freshman season, but at least Georgetown University does not seem to have this rule.
It's a mixed bag. In a strong team, you can feel the atmosphere of a strong team from the beginning, have a better team environment, and have a higher probability of winning, but there are not so many opportunities... Not necessarily. Wang Zhizhi is the best center in the World Youth Championship.
Finally, there is a way to get more life rewards. He has always felt that his life is not enough. Apart from the natural consumption every day, what if he gets the guidance of a superstar someday?
It was the first time for Zhang Hao to sign another player, and he felt that he still didn’t quite get the hang of it, but once there is a chance, there will be a second. He should pay more attention and help Wang Zhizhi if he can.
The problem is that he is a rookie who is not even 19 years old. Who can he help? But at least there is a new way.
It makes me excited just thinking about it, the road is starting to become wider!
…
"We ordinary people are really happy today..."
There was training in the afternoon. Zhang Hao took a short rest and then came to the gym humming a song.
When I arrived at the training ground, I saw Charles and Jason Williams already practicing pick-and-roll. Other teammates training with them included Vaughn Fleming, Edwards, and Khalid Lewis.
Seeing Zhang Hao coming, Vaughn Fleming shouted to Zhang Hao: "Aix, go warm up, and later you will practice positional warfare, catching the ball and shooting with Chris and Jason!"
With the help of his teammates, Zhang Hao trained smoothly. When the training progressed to this stage, the running routes he had memorized in his mind came into play again. No matter what posture he took to catch the ball or shoot, being able to create opportunities was the most important thing. Therefore, the knowledge of running routes, combined with team tactics, was very important.
They arrived early, at 2:30, and teammates also arrived at the stadium one after another after 2 o'clock, began to warm up, and started training at 3 o'clock.
It was almost 3 o'clock when Zhang Hao saw the coaching staff coming. However, except Butch Baird and Randy Whitman, the other two were assistant coaches who he had met many times before but was not familiar to him at all.
The players gathered around, and Butch Baird said, "Come, let me introduce our team's new assistant coach, shooting coach Chris Irving. You have all met him. We worked together during training camp. This is Alvan Adams, the All-Star center. His jersey is still hanging above the Suns' arena. He is now our inside technical instructor..."
Zhang Hao knew Chris Irving, as he had coached him on shooting during the training camp. He also seemed to have some impression of Alvan Adams, but he couldn't remember the name.
At this time, the subtitle prompt came.
"Alvan Adams, center and power forward, was selected by the Suns with the fourth pick in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft.
Career length 13 years.
Peak season: 1975-1976 season, averaging 19 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.
Honors: 1975-1976 season best rookie, 1975-1976 season best rookie first team, 1975-1976 season All-Star reserve, Suns team history rebounding leader, Suns team history steals leader, Suns team history assists leader, the Suns retired his No. 33 jersey in 1990.
Best single-game performance: 47 points, 18 rebounds and 12 assists on February 22, 1977.
During his career, he was 206cm tall and weighed 94-98kg..."
Is the rookie the star at his peak?
When Zhang Hao saw that Alvan Adams' peak season was his rookie season, he wanted to complain, but when he saw the last line, his eyes started blinking non-stop.
Why is this body shape so similar to that of Mr. Zhang?
Before he could think about it, Randy Whitman spoke: "Congratulations, guys, you all stayed. We have reached the last game of the preseason. We should treat this game as the final preparation time for the regular season. We must win and usher in the new season with victory.
Our main roster has been determined. Kenny, Chris, Kevin, Greg, Almon, Vaughn, Jason, PJ, and Axel. You will occupy the most playing time in the new season. The others, except the injured Inka, are also on the activated roster.
Don't feel like you have nothing to do if you are not on the starting roster. Be ready to play at any time. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. These starters have seized their opportunities, and I hope you will do the same."
Randy Whitman still speaks so bluntly, and his tone is still so calm, but what he said this time made even the players who were not regarded as the main players excited. For the time being, they don’t have to worry about being cut!
When Randy Whitman announced the 12-man activation list, Zhang Hao received a system prompt!
"Specially signed player Zhang Hao has successfully passed the Nets training camp and will represent the Nets in the 1995-1996 regular season. Congratulations to the host for receiving the reward: 90 days of lifespan.
If Zhang Hao plays for more than 15 minutes in the regular season, the host will receive a 1-day life bonus. If he helps the team win the game, he will receive an additional 4 days of life bonus.
Remaining life span is 368 days, and usable life span is 367 days. "
90 days life bonus!
Zhang Hao tried hard to calm himself down and started the new season. He was shortlisted for the 12-man activation list. With this reward, it would probably only happen once a season.
To survive, it is not enough to just live for 90 days, you have to seize other opportunities!
And unlike the preseason, the 15 minutes of playing time is only for the main rotation players. Generally speaking, a team's main rotation consists of 9-10 players. Their Nets team just has 9 main rotation players, and Zhang is one of them!
At this moment, he suddenly remembered that in the original time and space, in the 2010-2011 season, he saw the news that Nash surpassed Alvan Adams to become the assist leader in the history of the Suns. He deliberately checked who this person was, and at first glance, he was amazed!
Without considering the honors and only looking at the statistics, he is definitely the number one in the Suns' history. As of the 10-11 season, he is first in the Suns' rebounding list, second in the scoring list, second in the assists list, first in the steals list, fourth in the blocks list, and first in the number of appearances.
"Is this someone specially hired to teach me? Adams' offensive skills, passing ability, rebounding ability, defense... should all be very good. He just got 90 days to live..."