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Chapter 61 Which top draft pick doesn't have a temper? (Available at midnight on the 8th, begging for first order!)
After the Asian Championships, Qin Yue did not rush back to the United States.
First, he participated in a Coca-Cola commercial promotion in Shanghai with Yao Ming and James, and then participated in sneaker events held by Nike in many places in China with James.

In dealing with the Chinese market.
James took an attitude that was completely different from many NBA stars.

When participating in Coca-Cola commercial promotions with Yao Ming and Qin Yue, James would always deliberately leave the C position to Yao Ming or Qin Yue.

The presence of three NBA No. 1 draft picks on the same stage made the event much more popular than the organizers had imagined.

In addition, James, who tried his best to create an image of being close to the people and loving China, not only performed his tomahawk dunks for the Chinese audience many times on the day of the event, but also ate the chicken with extra chili added by Qin Yue without hesitation, even though he knew that Qin Yue was trying to trick him.
Sichuan-style Taco.

At that moment, as the indescribable feeling spread throughout his body, James, who took who knows how long to recover, said to Qin Yue: "Do you know which hospital nearby has a better anorectal department?"

Qin Yue didn’t expect James to be so dedicated.

What was even more unexpected was that even though he felt so uncomfortable, he still insisted on participating in the next event to interact with young domestic fans.

This is LeBron James.

You can question everything about him.
But in Qin Yue's memory of his trips to China, James and the future Klay are definitely business role models of the NBA.

This year, the two China tours arranged by Nike and Coca-Cola were a huge success.

Because James, who has always been dedicated to his work, and Qin Yue, who wanted to go back to China to have a good look around.
He is simply a top worker in the eyes of all major sponsors.

When traveling to various places to promote sneakers, Qin Yue and James had an excellent understanding and would even often joke with each other.

For example, at the sneaker event held by BJ, Qin Yue and James teased each other.

"LeBron, when you play against me in the new season, please promise me that you will not take any traveling steps, okay?"

Hearing this, James laughed and said, "Then I have to hold the ball from the backfield, rush all the way to your basket, and score a touchdown in front of you."

Although not all fans can enjoy the American crosstalk performed by Qin Yue and James, at least, the atmosphere is never dull where these two are.

However, when James went to Chengdu to promote his sneakers, he was once again "attacked" by Qin Yue because of his carelessness and failure to dodge.

"Damn, you put chili in my drink again?"

"The amount added this time is relatively small, so you definitely won't have to go to the hospital."

Although, the group of brothers around James were quite dissatisfied with Qin Yue's prank.
But on this day, James turned around and said to his brothers: "Qin is one of my closest brothers. I don't allow you to be dissatisfied with Qin. If anyone among you is still dissatisfied, he can leave my team now."

James, who attached great importance to the Chinese market, knew very well that even if he suffered a little loss in his relationship with Qin Yue, it would not be a big deal.

Because as long as he can hold on to Qin Yue's thigh, he will be one step faster than other NBA stars in seizing the Chinese market.

Historically, apart from Yao Ming and Kobe, James is definitely the most popular NBA star in China during the same period in history.

Then the question comes
With such investment, will James really get the returns he wants in the Chinese market in the future?
In this regard, ESPN senior expert Brian Windhorst once commented: "LeBron's investment and hard work in the Chinese market ultimately brought him unimaginable returns. His growing popularity in China even made David Stern allocate a lot of resources to him." (Note ①)

Of course, Qin Yue did not intend to play a prank on James during this year's China tour.

It's just that when he was with James, at certain moments, Qin Yue always felt that James, with whom he could talk about everything and treated him as a brother, was
It always gives him a very weird feeling.

The feeling is hard to describe in words.

But it is real.

Just like.
It seems that James doesn't look like a young man in his early 20s.

It was as if every time he spoke to himself, it was carefully designed.

Qin Yue felt that James would always wear a mask in front of him.

Qin Yue knew very well that this mask was something he would only wear when he was being interviewed or showing himself in public.

Especially what James said to his brothers that day that they were not allowed to be dissatisfied with him.

No matter what Qin Yue thought afterwards.
It was all a coincidence, and James took the opportunity to show his deep brotherly love to me.

but
Overall, James still left a good impression on Qin Yue this summer.

Even on the eve of his return to the United States, James found himself alone.

"Listen, man, you're going to report to Oakland soon.

This will be a critical moment in your establishment of rule, and as someone who has been through it, I think it is necessary for me to share my experience with you. "

First, James gave Qin Yue a brief explanation of the long-standing culture of bullying rookies in the NBA.

"If the veterans are just trying to play a prank on you, you don't have to take it personally because it's a way for you to fit in."

"But if they continue like this and push their luck, believe me, it will seriously threaten your position in the team and affect your image in the eyes of your teammates."

“If I encounter this situation, what should I do?”

"It's very simple. Let your agent inform the management, and then you just need to keep silent, because no team likes the troublemaker who takes the lead in disrupting the locker room."

"You mean to let me secretly tell tales?"

"What I mean is, let your agent be your white glove and never get your hands dirty."

"But what should I do if the team management is unwilling to intervene?"

"That's the point I'm going to make next. You have to pay attention to which teammates you can win over.

You can show your affection to them by giving them gifts or by giving them various hints.

Believe me, you are the noble NBA No. 1 pick, the Messiah that the Warriors are waiting for.
As long as you take the initiative to show your goodwill, you will be able to quickly build a team that belongs only to you. "

On this day, looking at James' mature face, although he was completely different from his usual easy-going self, he gave people the feeling of a king who was high above everyone else.
But Qin Yue felt that James was more approachable.

Because this is the real LeBron James.

Then, James explained to Qin Yue how to gradually build up his prestige in the team.
And how to get what you want from management through pulling.

"Did you figure out these principles on your own?" Qin Yue asked curiously.

James nodded, "I have been without a father since I was a child, and life has taught me when to bow my head and when to hold my head high.

When I was sixteen, a report in the New York Times made me the darling of the entire basketball world overnight.

From that moment on, I realized that this might very well be my chance to change my destiny, and it was a one-and-only opportunity.

I desperately grabbed this opportunity and cherished it, so that's why I am the LeBron James today."

After a pause, James continued: "Qin, you and I have a lot in common.
For example, we all really came to the fore thanks to Ira Berko's reporting.

For example, we are the only two players under Nike who can get top endorsement contracts.

For example, we are both top draft picks, and we are both famous for our explosive physical fitness.
I know that you will be in the spotlight this coming season, but it takes more than just playing well to survive in the NBA."

At this moment, looking at James who opened his heart to him, although Qin Yue did not agree with some of his statements, he still said to him with a smile: "Thank you, LeBron, I think the experience you taught me should come in handy."

"Brother, if you want to realize your dreams in life, you need to keep fighting for it. The process is always difficult, and life will be bumpy, but you always need to go through something to get what you want." Patting Qin Yue's shoulder, James said earnestly.

Hearing this, Qin Yue smiled and said, "Which book did you read this on?"

The next second, James spread his hands and said, "It doesn't matter. What matters is that these words will make me appear to the public as a philosophical and well-read young man."

James on this day showed Qin Yue another side of him.

Qin Yue couldn't judge whether such a James was good or bad.

Because in this world, everyone is an extremely complex individual.

Unless they are truly evil, it is difficult to define people as good or bad.

…On September 9, Qin Yue and James returned to the United States after finishing their trip to China.

In the East Bay of San Francisco, Qin Yue moved into a mansion that he had previously inspected with Evans.

You see, even though Qin Yue does not plan to live in the United States after finishing his basketball career in the future, he must also buy this mansion.

Because as the Messiah of the Warriors, he must use this $200 million mansion to tell the Golden State Warriors that at least he intends to play for the Warriors for a long time.

In the NBA, will high draft picks buy a house in the local area after receiving their salary?
It has always been an important assessment indicator for teams when deciding whether to devote resources to you.

It is true that Qin Yue is the No. 1 pick in the NBA.

It is true that the Warriors would not make things difficult for him because of buying a house.

But many times, when you are in the world, how can you be willful in everything?
Just as the world has many established rules, the NBA also has its own unspoken rules.

East Bay, looking at this top luxury house with a total area of about 800 square meters, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a large wine cellar and an additional small villa.
Evans said to Qin Yue: "I will live in that small villa in the future. No matter what happens to you, I will be there as soon as possible."

In addition, at Qin Yue's instruction, Evans also arranged corresponding bodyguards and nannies for Qin Yue in this mansion.

As someone close to him, Evans' service can only be described as considerate and thoughtful in Qin Yue's eyes.

However, for a moment, Qin Yue was still a little uncomfortable with this kind of life of being served by others.

But for this
Evans, who had already had a plan, immediately came up with his plan to help Qin Yue adapt to this new life.

That is, this thoughtful butler had already arranged game consoles and various fitness equipment for Qin Yue in his mansion.

"You can come to me if you want to play any game, but if you want to work out, I'm sorry I can't help you because I'm no longer a basketball player." Evans said to Qin Yue.

“Also, because we will report to the Warriors tomorrow morning, you can’t sleep too late tonight.

I have arranged a driver and a car for you, a brand new Maybach as per your request."

At this moment, Qin Yue finally felt the weight of what James had said to him before.

"Brother, you are the one who will ascend the throne in Auckland."

Yes, from the moment Qin Yue was selected by the Warriors
He can no longer be an ordinary person.

On the first night in the East Bay mansion, Qin Yue looked at himself in the mirror with curiosity and said, "Is this the life you want?"

At this moment, Qin Yue couldn’t answer this question himself.

But the next day, as the sun rose and he was about to report to the Warriors, his eyes suddenly regained their former clarity.

Become famous in the NBA.

Qin Yue, who has never wavered in his ideals, officially arrived at his loyal Oracle Arena on the morning of September 9.

Originally, Oracle Arena would be officially renamed next year.

But because the Warriors unexpectedly won the No. 1 pick this year, Oracle did not hesitate to become the title sponsor of the Warriors' home court in advance.

after all
The commercial value that Qin Yue brings to the Warriors is visible to the naked eye.

In the stadium, Qin Yue just stepped into
He then saw the team's head coach Montgomery walking towards him.

This year, because Qin Yue had to participate in commercial promotion in China, the Warriors postponed the opening date of their pre-season training camp by a full week.

Obviously, the Warriors management hopes to use this method to tell the old players in the team who will be the core of the Warriors in the future.

However, the veteran players will inevitably feel dissatisfied with the team's behavior.

"We only won 13 games last season. Since I was traded to Oakland, I have been thinking about how to help this team out of trouble. Why did our preseason training camp not open until today?"

On the court, Baron Davis, whose beard was almost standing on end in anger, was roaring.

On the side, Jason Richardson, who noticed Qin Yue walking into the stadium accompanied by Montgomery, hurriedly poked Davis in the waist with his elbow.

Seeing this, Davis turned his gaze to Qin Yue and Montgomery and frowned.

As an All-Star guard who has been in the NBA for six seasons, the first generation Mr. Beard obviously did not intend to treat Qin Yue differently because of his status as the No. 1 pick.

At this moment, looking up at Qin Yue, Davis said, "Are you the rookie called the Messiah by the coach and the team?

Look, in the NBA, no amount of commercial activity can buy you a win.

Because of you, we missed nearly a week of practice this year."

At this moment, looking at the angry Davis, I have to say
This is indeed in line with Qin Yue’s impression of him.

He is energetic and passionate on and off the court, always eager to win and full of confidence and pride in himself.
At the Oracle Arena, the moment Davis lectured Qin Yue, the air in the entire arena suddenly froze.

And the next second, everyone's hearts were in their throats as they watched Qin Yue approaching Davis step by step.

One is a battle-hardened star defender.

One is the Messiah that the warriors long for.

Tell me, if they start fighting later, who should we help?
On the court, at the moment when everyone felt they were about to suffocate, Jarrett Jack, who was selected by the Warriors through a draft pick trade this year, had quietly stood behind Qin Yue.

In the summer, Kwame Brown, who had just been acquired by the Warriors through a three-way trade, also followed suit.

Although at this moment, Brown had no idea why he was following Jack
But looking at Jack's firm and steady steps.
In Brown's opinion, he must have followed the right person.

But before Brown could recover
What Qin Yue did next almost made him collapse to the ground.

On the court, Qin Yue looked down at the first-generation bearded man and said, "Are you B-Diddy? To be honest, this nickname really suits you."

After a pause, Qin Yue looked around and said, "Excuse me, can anyone tell me, after being traded to the Warriors last season, excluding the games he missed due to injury, how many games did B-Diddy lead the Warriors to win?"

Hearing this, Davis immediately became furious and asked, "Rookie, you want to teach an All-Star guard a lesson?"

Qin Yue shook his head and said, “I’m just stating the facts.”

Then, Qin Yue turned his gaze to the others and said, "I am very happy that you are not discouraged by the poor performance last season.
But I have a question, why do those of you who have either failed in the past or are already on the road to failure dare to complain so brazenly about the fact that the opening of the pre-season training camp was postponed for a week?

In the past seasons when preseason training camp was not postponed, you led the Warriors to the playoffs?
Are you guys not going to practice during this week of postponement?"

At this moment, no one in the entire stadium could answer Qin Yue's question.

Especially Warriors veterans such as Richardson, Dunleavy Jr., and Troy Murphy.

Although these Warriors veterans all complained about the Warriors management's eagerness to promote Qin Yue after selecting him.
But it is an absolutely undisputed fact that the Warriors are recognized by the world as a bad team.

So even though it seems that Qin Yue, the new champion, has a much worse temper than everyone imagined.
No one dared to say anything at this moment.

Davis, who has always been arrogant, is the only player today who dares to look Qin Yue directly in the eye.

To be honest, this makes Qin Yue very disappointed.

So, after taking a final look around, Qin Yue said, "Well, you can choose between fighting and playing ball.

Next, I will show you why you losers have to wait for me for a week. "

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