you are all star

Chapter 255 Time Magazine

Although Neal has played to lead North Carolina State University to two consecutive victories since the start of the NCAA tournament, I thought that the second big victory over the University of Kentucky, last year's champion team, would be a smooth ride and overcome obstacles all the way. However, the challenge has just begun, the horn of the battle has just sounded, and even greater challenges are waiting for Neil and his teammates.

However, no matter how big the challenge is, they will never say "no" lightly, surrender to a powerful opponent, or even fight passively, because players are like fighters, they must have the backbone and dignity of fighters, and they would rather be defeated. You can't live in the world either.

Therefore, even if Neil and his teammates have always struggled offensively and defensively since the third game, if they are not reversed by the opponent, they will be defeated by the opponent.

Neil, his teammates, and the coach, why don't they want to win? After all, the physical fitness and skills of the players are there, and the overall strength of the opponent is strong. On the North Carolina side, except for Neil, most of the rest are parallel imports , rookie, standing tall and powerful, but the game is similar to the high school team, and some are not even as good as the high school team.

They knew that they were not good enough, so they relied too much on Neil, and no matter how good he was, he couldn't hit five with one blow.

In the end, in this NCAA tournament, North Carolina State University missed the quarterfinals.

可尽管这样，这届NCAA锦标赛对尼尔在外的名气还是没有任何影响，因为他在这届NCAA锦标赛上场均可以拿到18分11篮板6助攻4盖帽3抢断的华丽数据。

Even if the team's record is not ideal, Neil's efforts and contributions on the court are obvious to all, and the eyes of the audience are sharp.

Therefore, when North Carolina State University lost the most critical battle of this NCAA tournament, the fans were still happy, because although they did not see North Carolina State University reach the semi-finals or even the finals again after a few years, But they saw a Neil who could give them hope, just like Michael Jordan once gave them hope, and they also firmly believed that if Neil could study in North Carolina for four years, he could fight in North Carolina for four years , then he will definitely be able to lead the team to win the NCAA championship for North Carolina. They do have such a will, but what Neil sees in the players of the current team is only disappointment and despair, and he does not see any hope. Therefore, the fans We firmly believe that we also support Neil to go to a higher stage to show himself, and we should not waste time on a team that cannot see the future and future.

So, after they lost the most crucial game, there was a unanimous cry from the stadium: "Neil, Neil...go to the NBA draft, we are optimistic about you and have confidence in you!"

The coaches and teammates heard such voices, and they also gave Neil unlimited support and encouragement, allowing him to participate in the NBA draft. There is no need to stay in North Carolina to bury himself, because North Carolina may not stand up for a year or so , in the face of all kinds of powerhouses, it is impossible to reach the quarter-finals or semi-finals. Therefore, they feel that they should give Neil the wings to take off and let him fly and chase his dreams. Standing firm in the fierce environment and making a name for themselves, the school will naturally receive great honors, just like today's Michael Jordan brought endless honors to the school.

Seeing that so many people strongly supported him to participate in the NBA draft this year, Neil did not refuse any more. Instead, he made a solemn promise to all those who supported him. Everyone who supported him was disappointed.

All those who supported him were extremely happy to hear his promise, and applauded his courage and vision.

After they finished the NCAA tournament, the reporter asked Neil this question: "Neil, you have heard everyone's wishes just now, what do you personally think about their wishes? "

"Actually, I wanted to participate in the NBA draft as early as last year. However, due to my lack of age and the expiration of the registration period, I came to North Carolina State University. I have been here for nearly a year at North Carolina State University. I learned a lot, but the only thing that didn't satisfy me was if I got to the NBA last year, if a team signed me, I'd be able to make money."

"Then you regret that decision now?"

"No regrets, this experience made me stronger."

"Listen to what you said just now, when you entered North Carolina, it was just a temporary plan for you and your family and friends?"

Neil was silent for a while, nodded slightly, and responded shallowly: "It should be, after all, in this country, everyone who likes basketball, loves basketball, and wants to play basketball as a career, all look forward to a certain day in the future. Being able to enter the NBA is their lifelong yearning and pursuit, so I am here to better enter the highly competitive environment of the NBA."

The reporter couldn't help applauding Neil when he came to this interview: "Well said!"

Neal smiled stupidly, and was about to turn around and wave goodbye to the reporter, when the reporter suddenly pointed the microphone into Neal’s mouth and asked, “By the way, Neil, you can now predict which team you will be drafted by this year, and how many rounds you will get. selected?"

Neil scratched his head and smiled silly, and said humorously: "Well, I can't guess, but I said that I might be selected by the No. [-] pick in the first round. If so, unless that team is a fool. "

"Haha...you're so funny!"

"Really?"

"Yes...no matter what draft you will be drawn by, or which team you will be drafted by, I wish you good luck!" The gorgeous and temperamental female reporter said with a sweet smile on her face.

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome, goodbye!"

Neil waved away at the reporter.

After this game, Neal went home to prepare for the NBA draft.

Neil never expected that every bit of what happened after the game would actually be featured in Time Magazine, and he would be on the cover of Time Magazine.

Neilton immediately became popular in this country. All kinds of remarks, expressions, movements, shooting movements, and shooting postures about him were quickly imitated.

Neal was featured in Time Magazine this time, and his parents and Neal firmly believed that in this year's NBA draft, Neal must have the upper hand and be selected by a good team.

In fact, Neil's appearance in Time Magazine this time has both advantages and disadvantages, but Neil hasn't found out yet, and neither have his parents.

Sometimes the power of the media and the power of public opinion can push a person to the forefront and destroy a person. However, in front of the media and public opinion, it mainly depends on whether a person can look at the problem dialectically.

In fact, too often, the media and public opinion are always dual.

(End of this chapter)