"Hey Kobe, you had a really cool dunk tonight."
Wesley walked towards Su Feng and Kobe, giving Kobe a thumbs up and speaking to him.
"Long time no see, Steve, I didn't notice you today." Kobe said to Wesley after bumping chests with him.
Su Feng could tell that Wesley and Kobe must be old acquaintances.
"Haha, you didn't notice me because your attention was all on the court. I've said before that your focus on basketball is what I admire most about you." Wesley "licked" him.
I have to say that although Su Feng doesn’t know Wesley yet, this guy is indeed a wonderful person.
"By the way, Sue, let me introduce you. This is Steve Wesley, a scout from Duke University. He started coming to watch me play when I was a sophomore in high school."
Kobe patted Su Feng on the shoulder and introduced Su Feng.
Su Feng nodded and thought: 'So he is a scout from Duke University.'
"Hello, my name is Su Feng, you can call me Su." Su Feng took the initiative to extend his hand and said to Wesley.
Wesley smiled and shook hands with Su Feng, then said, "SHU? Haha, although I didn't know you before, your performance today has made me remember you completely."
SHU, uncle?
Su Feng almost spit out a mouthful of salt soda, but these details... don't need to be taken too seriously.
"Did you play basketball in Nefaria before? Why haven't I heard of you before?" Wesley is indeed a scout. He talked about his profession every three sentences and started to inquire about Su Feng's situation right away.
As a result, before Su Feng could even introduce himself, Kobe started to brag about himself.
"I see. So, you discovered your basketball talent after a summer of special training with Kobe?" Wesley looked at Su Feng and said.
Su Feng nodded.
"Great! This way, I will have one more person to pay attention to in Pennsylvania. Here, this is my business card. You are welcome to consider Duke first when choosing a university in the future." Wesley said to Su Feng with a smile.
Duke University……
Su Feng seemed to suddenly remember something.
'If I remember correctly, Lao Kewei mentioned in his autobiography that if he had not skipped college, he would have chosen Duke first? '
Looking at the enthusiastic Wesley, Su Feng thought, could it be that Kobe's liking for Duke is because of this ultimate licker named Wesley?
Ahem... In any case, Su Feng felt that after meeting Kobe, his basketball career became smoother.
After all... to be noticed by a prestigious school like Duke, if I hadn't met Kobe, I would have to fight my way through the entire Pennsylvania State University.
But then again, if Su Feng remembered correctly, the man Kobe wanted to defeat the most in high school was...
Vince Carter finally chose North Carolina?
North Carolina, Duke...
Hiss~!
Su Feng accepted the business card that Wesley handed to him, and Wesley was obviously a very professional scout, because he did not reveal any more information to Su Feng.
For Wesley, he was just a scout, responsible only for providing advice to the school, so he couldn't promise Su Feng too much.
So Wesley knew very well that all he needed to do was to discover geniuses and then establish good relationships with them.
…
After Wesley left, Kobe patted Su Feng on the shoulder and said, "Don't take Steve's words too seriously. Duke... isn't that easy to get into."
Su Feng knew that Kobe was afraid that he would become arrogant, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not that stupid."
Kobe smiled and said, "Go meet Greg first. I tell you, if you reject Greg, you have to be prepared to be beaten up when you face me in the next season."
After a pause, Kobe seemed to feel that the threat was not strong enough, and added: "Today, I only played 50% of my strength."
Su Feng was made to laugh and cry by Kobe...
Brother, are you forcing me to play basketball with you?
Su Feng nodded, and after making a promise to Kobe, he followed the team on the bus and left Lower Merion.
It is worth mentioning that on the way back, Tony Jones and Anthony kept staring at Su Feng...
'Am I that good-looking? Why do I feel like everyone's eyes are on me? ' Su Feng thought.
Perhaps, I was born to be the protagonist? Is this the so-called protagonist halo?
Well, Su Feng was obviously overthinking it again.
After the bus returned to Nefaria and the team disbanded, Tony Jones and Anthony pulled Su Feng aside and asked, "Su, tell us... has Raul Meillion invited you?"
Su Feng nodded without denying it.
Tony Jones' expression suddenly became tense. "So...how did you respond to them?"
Su Feng said honestly: "I haven't responded yet, because we agreed to meet and talk later."
Hearing this, Anthony pushed Tony Jones away and said, "Su, tell me, what are you going to tell them later."
Su Feng spread his hands, "Of course I will join them!"
I don’t know why. Although I clearly know this answer, at this moment, Tony Jones and Anthony seemed to see snowflakes falling in front of their eyes, and then the north wind was blowing...
Looking at the devastated Tony Jones and Anthony, Su Feng simply explained why he wanted to join Raul Merion.
In Su Feng's opinion, there was no need for him to lie to Tony Jones and Anthony. After all, in Su Feng's opinion, they were both good people.
But basketball is cruel.
If Su Feng gave up Raul Melien's invitation and chose to stay in Nefaria for the sake of the friendship they had established over the past few days, that would be irresponsible to himself and others.
Don't forget, Su Feng's goal is the NBA.
Do you really think it’s that easy to get into the NBA?
Wake up, there are so many professional players in the world, but how many of them can finally stand on the NBA stage?
There are many talented people in the American basketball world, and Su Feng is just a young talent.
He has no right to choose.
Su Feng was very clear about his current position.
Because only in Raul Meilien can I get more attention, and only in Raul Meilien can I accelerate my progress.
Su Feng is not a saint, so Su Feng never thought of hiding it from Tony Jones and Anthony from the beginning.
To tell the truth, this is Su Feng's way of basketball.
Sure enough, after listening to Su Feng's explanation, Tony Jones and Anthony were relieved.
But Tony Jones still couldn't believe it.
Because... that's the NBA!
But after seeing Su Feng's calm eyes, Tony Jones didn't know why he always felt...
It’s hard to say, can Su Feng really do it?
The first Chinese player in the NBA.
If Su Feng really did it, then I would be considered half of his enlightenment coach!
"Reality... is incredible." Tony Jones sighed after Su Feng left.
"Let's go, Tony, Sue is a rough diamond, he doesn't belong to us, because this... is American basketball!" Anthony thought with emotion.
That’s right…American basketball is so cruel.
Otherwise, why would everyone rush to those universities in the future?
…
Beasley's Coffee House, Market Street, Philadelphia.
According to the agreement with Greg Donner, Su Feng showed up at the coffee shop on time.
This coffee shop is not big and is in a secluded location. Kobe had brought Su Feng here once before.
"Su, nice to meet you. Please allow me to introduce myself again. I am Greg Donner, the head coach of the Lower Merion High School basketball team." Greg stretched out his hand.
Su Feng shook hands with Greg, "Hello, Coach Greg, I am Su Feng."
After the two sat down, Greg asked Su Feng to order a cup of coffee first, and then Greg looked at Su Feng and said, "I think you have already known from Kobe some of my previous comments about you..."
Greg suddenly stood up and apologized to Su Feng, "Now, I formally apologize to you."
Su Feng was a little confused...
ha?
What did Kobe tell me?
However, seeing that Greg was not going to sit down if he didn't accept his apology, Su Feng had no choice but to say shamelessly: "I have forgiven you, Mr. Head Coach."
Hearing Su Feng's forgiveness, Greg breathed a sigh of relief, "Then now, I formally invite you to join Lower Merion High School."
I have to say that the biggest advantage of English is that it doesn’t have so many twists and turns, and of course, it also reduces a lot of the fun of the language.
Su Feng looked at Greg calmly, "Mr. Head Coach, can you tell me why you invited me?"
Greg said, "Because of your defense and shooting, in my opinion, even though it's just a friendly game, I can be sure that your defense is one of the best in Pennsylvania."
Su Feng was indeed very confident in his defense...
After all, how can you not be strong if you are beaten every day?
You know, every time Su Feng thought of his ridiculously high defensive talent, he felt distressed...
"But Mr. Head Coach, you also know that Raul Merien already has Kobe. In Nefaria, I have unlimited firing rights. Why should I join Raul Merien?" Su Feng looked at Greg and said.
Although he had decided to join Raul Meilien, Su Feng also knew that he had to put on some airs...
Because he had already learned the situation from Kobe, Su Feng had the upper hand in the negotiation.
The United States is not like China. In the United States, strength is respected. As long as you have strength, it doesn't matter how you act.
In Su Feng's previous life, even the honest Yao Ming got angry in the NBA...
There's no way. As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. In Da Mili's house, you have to act cool!
Of course, the more important reason is that Su Feng knows that once he agrees to join Raul Meilien, he will no longer have his own control, so before joining, Su Feng must confirm what Raul Meilien can give him.
To put it bluntly, in American high school and college basketball, the most important thing is a full scholarship. Whether or not you have this full scholarship not only affects your position on the team, but also your playing time.
This is just like when we buy things, one item is expensive and the other is cheap. After you buy them home, you will definitely care more about the expensive one rather than the cheap one.
Sure enough, after listening to Su Feng's words, Greg became even more determined to poach Su Feng.
"Of course, we will provide you with star player treatment. As for the distribution of ball rights, you don't have to worry. I have observed your playing style. Although you have a good shot, your running position...
Don't be surprised, Su, I'm not questioning your positioning, but I feel that Nefaria's coach did not develop any special pitching tactics for you.
After you join Lower Merion, I will develop more shooting tactics for you. And you know, Kobe is not only an excellent attacker, but also an excellent organizer.
At the same time, I believe and I am convinced that you are the 'Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen' of Pennsylvania.
You will definitely become famous throughout America!"
Greg really puts a lot of effort into making promises and delivering on his promises.
After listening to Greg's words, Su Feng knew that he had no reason to refuse.
Therefore, Su Feng happily agreed to let Greg transfer to another school.
“It’s a pleasure to work with you!”
“It’s been a pleasure working with you.”
…
After Su Feng and Greg reached an agreement, Kobe was overjoyed to learn that Su Feng was about to join Lower Merion.
In order to get Su Feng to sign up before the start of the new season, Kobe even asked his father Joe Bryant to help.
Because Joe was also the head coach of Lower Merion High School, and he was a former NBA player...
Su Feng's transfer procedures and various miscellaneous procedures were completed in just a few days.
It has to be said that whether at home or abroad...
Whether you have connections or not, the treatment you receive is really different.
This is "The Card Face"!
That day, after Su Feng completed the transfer procedures, during a one-on-one meeting with Kobe in the afternoon, Kobe smiled and said, "Su, your induction ceremony will be held next Monday. By the way, which number do you want to choose?"
As for the number, Su Feng actually didn't have any special requirements, so he just casually said number 3.
"No problem. I'll introduce your teammates to you at your induction ceremony. By the way, I'll take you to a nice place to celebrate this weekend." Kobe patted Su Feng on the shoulder and said with a smile.
Su Feng nodded and did not reject Kobe's kindness.
only……
For some reason, the moment Su Feng agreed to Kobe's request, his left and right eyelids began to twitch in unison...
“…”
They say the left eye is good and the right eye is bad, but what the hell is going on when both eyes twitch?
Su Feng looked at Kobe who was deliberately keeping things in suspense, and always felt that... something was strange.
All right……
Just make the best of it, the answer will be revealed by the weekend anyway.