Chapter 7 Entering the NBA
"The final whistle blew, the game ended, and the final score was 63:53. Jacks High School, which came from afar, defeated St. Mary's High School, which was at home.

If we had to choose an MVP for today's game, it would undoubtedly be Zheng, the No. 19 player from Jacks High School.

本次比赛他砍下45分10篮板2助攻，2抢断3盖帽2失误，带领球队取得了胜利。

Fans in front of the TV, no matter why you watched this game, please remember the No. 19 player from Jacks High School. His performance in today's game is enough for everyone to remember.

The season has just begun, please look forward to his next performance! ”

Maker, sitting in the commentary booth, spoke seriously to the camera, and his words were transmitted through television to homes in the streets and alleys across the United States, allowing countless fans who were squatting in front of their televisions to watch the game to remember the No. 19 player again.

As for Worthy, he was completely out of shape today. As a loyal James fan, today's game was a disaster for Worthy.

He never thought that there would be an Asian man who could play such an astonishing game against James.

His performance even outperformed LeBron James on the opposite side.

Although James also scored a lot of points today, anyone who has watched this game knows who has the greater influence on this game.

The yellow man named Zheng began to make a name for himself through this competition.

The bench of Jacks High School, which won the game, was in chaos. Everyone surrounded Zheng Yang and threw him high up to express their excitement.

Joe Wims, the most majestic player in the team, was the first person to hug Zheng Yang. As for his beloved disciple, he wished he could sleep with him tonight.

Beck, a scout from North Carolina, was waiting not far away and did not disturb the carnival. He knew that these kids were having a great time and he should not show up at this inopportune time.

There were seven or eight scouts from other teams around him, including a scout from the Cavaliers. Originally, he came to observe James' performance, but who would have thought that a genius like Zheng Yang would emerge.

When the carnival ended, Zheng Yang first accepted an interview with the media. The person who interviewed him was Gray, a female reporter from Sports Illustrated Ohio, who was a blonde and blue-eyed big sister type.

Originally, her target today was LeBron James, and even though he lost the game, she was still the first one to go after the game.

But the dejected James left the stadium directly without contacting anyone, so she had to change her target and look for Zheng Yang, the superstar of the night.

Zheng Yang was also very cooperative. As I said before, he never turned away any media.

"Zheng, I have a few questions for you. First, you won this highly anticipated match after a hard fight. I want to ask how you feel right now."

“Well, in the last game we beat West High School, and at that time I said that we have to get used to winning in the future, because we will win often this season.

Remember, I said often and probably win all the games.”

Zheng Yang still showed his confident side. He knew that saying such words in front of such influential media would easily cause controversy.

But it doesn’t matter. He is not afraid of being scolded by others. He is just afraid that others are too lazy to scold him. Popularity is the most important thing.

"That sounds really crazy. After winning this game, do you have anything to say to your coach and teammates?"

"I want to tell my coaches and my teammates that anything is possible.

Before the game started, they actually didn't believe we could win this game. After all, our opponents, as you know, are very famous, very strong, and have a chosen one like James.

But in the end, we came away with the win.”

Zheng Yang borrowed a very famous saying in NBA history. Of course, it would take another six years before the Wolf King shouted out this sentence.

If Ohio Sports Illustrated uses this sentence as the headline tomorrow, I'm sorry, Wolf King, this sentence belongs to me, Zheng Yang.

He also didn't mind praising St. Mary's High School at this time, because the stronger the opponent, the more he could demonstrate his own strength.

The beautiful reporter repeated the words "Everything is possible" and then asked Zheng Yang.

"One last question. Can you tell me what your goal is? I mean in basketball?"

"Like every kid who loves playing basketball, my goal is of course to enter the NBA. I have been moving towards this goal and look forward to the day when it comes true."

"Okay, Zheng, thank you for accepting our interview today. I hope to see you in the NBA in the future."

After reporter Gray left, Bick and his gang surrounded Zheng Yang. They were all eager to know all kinds of information and data about him.

Joe Wims secretly winked at Zheng Yang, then stood in front of everyone, while Zheng Yang turned around and left, getting on the school bus surrounded by his teammates.

"Hello, coach. I'm Bick, a scout from the University of North Carolina. This is my business card..."

"I'm a scout for Syracuse University..."

"I'm a scout for the Cavaliers..."

Everyone was talking at once, while stuffing their business cards into Joe Weems' pocket. The latter was smiling, but had no desire to communicate with anyone.

“I know everyone is interested in our Zheng. The season has just begun and there are many games to come. Everyone is welcome to come and watch our games.”

After saying that, he turned around and left, getting on the school bus.

Looking at this group of enthusiastic scouts, Maker, who was standing not far away, spoke to Worthy.

"It seems like Jax High School has really produced a genius. There will be a lot of excitement in the coming year!"

Worthy was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

With this yellow man showing up out of nowhere, LeBron’s position as the best high school student in the United States will no longer be secure!

Joe Wims got on the bus and was afraid that Zheng Yang would misunderstand, so he explained it to him.

"If you keep these scouts on edge, they will continue to come to watch your games. Now it's them, not us, who should be anxious."

Zheng Yang understood what this meant. It was just like eating seafood, it was fun only when you peeled it layer by layer. If you looked at it all at once, it would be boring.

After the master and disciple communicated for a while, Joe Wims suddenly put his arm around Zheng Yang's shoulders and spoke in a strange tone.

"Dear Zheng, it's great to have you."

Joe Weems, the coach of Jacks High School, has not been surrounded by so many scouts for many years. It was the appearance of Zheng Yang that made all this happen again.

I have to say, that feeling is really wonderful.

Although he knew that Joe Wims was talking about something serious, Zheng Yang couldn't help but move to the side considering his intimate actions and strange tone.

Boys should protect themselves when they are outside!
……

When they returned to Jax High School, it was already evening. The excited Jaylen Will was ready to drag Zheng Yang to the party, but Zheng Yang was not very interested in the group of girls at the party, so he found a reason to politely decline.

When he got home, his aunt Zhang Lin had already prepared the meal. Zheng Yang told her in advance that he had a game today and would be back late, so he asked her to eat first, but his aunt still sat at the dining table and waited for him to come back. "Xiao Yang, how was it? Did you win the game?"

My aunt asked with concern. As a girl, she didn't pay much attention to basketball games, and she didn't know that Zheng Yang was currently the main player of the team. She thought Zheng Yang was just the water dispenser manager who waved a towel and cheered on the bench.

"I won the fight, I performed well and was interviewed by the media. I think you will see my picture in some sports dailies tomorrow."

Zheng Yang said happily that he liked to see the look of happiness and pride on his aunt's face, which was the best affirmation for him.

Although she has only been in this world for a short time, Zheng Yang already regards his aunt as a relative in his heart. After all, she treats him well with all her heart.

"Really? Then I have to buy a newspaper tomorrow."

Zhang Lin smiled happily.

"No need, auntie, I'll bring it back for you to see tomorrow night..."

……

The school team had an early practice schedule, but after defeating St. Mary's High School yesterday, Joe Weems waved his hand and decided to rest this morning, so Jaylen Will and his gang got drunk last night.

But Zheng Yang still came to the gym as usual and started his training plan. When Joe Wims came to the gym with the "Ohio Sports Illustrated" that had just been published this morning, Zheng Yang was already sweating profusely.

"If Jaylen Will could work half as hard as Zheng, UNC would have given him a full scholarship long ago!"

Joe Wims sighed in his heart, but he also knew that at the age of seventeen or eighteen, not everyone could be as hardworking and self-disciplined as Zheng.

This is what makes his value so precious.

"Zheng, take a break. I'll show you something."

Joe Wims called out to Zheng Yang, who trotted over and took the newspaper from the other's hand.

"Everything is possible……"

Zheng Yang read out the title of the most prominent article in the newspaper, and this article was about yesterday's game.

The accompanying picture was a photo of Zheng Yang scoring a two-plus-one under James' defense. The former walked to the free throw line with an expressionless face, while the latter punched the air with a frustrated look on his face, venting his emotions.

This photo is a microcosm of the entire game. The expressionless and cold-blooded killer killed the entire game with his offense. The chosen one, James, could only helplessly punch to vent his anger, but it was of no avail.

Zheng Yang began to read the entire article from the beginning.

Although this is a game between two teams, most of the article focuses on Zheng Yang and James. After all, they are the two most dazzling ones.

"This young player who has just made his debut blew up St. Mary's High School and the Chosen One. I think we should seriously think about whether LeBron has not yet recovered from the loss in the finals last season, or whether this No. 19 is too strong.

I think you guys who are highly paid scouts should take your eyes off LeBron. Zheng may be a better player than him. Don't let your prejudice hurt you."

Sports Illustrated of Ohio did not give James any face in this article, and many of the words used were very sharp, which made James, who had just woken up early in the morning, so angry that he tore the newspaper to pieces.

"Fuck the media, fuck the reports. Do they want to deny me just because of a loss in one game? I also scored 27 points..."

James yelled at home and couldn't calm down for a long time.

But there is no way, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight!

Since James has benefited from the media, received widespread attention from the society, and gained special sponsorship for the team, he should also bear the criticism from the media after the loss, even if it is a bit exaggerated, but this is the price.

All the gifts from fate are secretly marked with a price!

"Coach, I want to take this report home to show my aunt. She will definitely be very happy."

Zheng Yang was too lazy to buy another one, so this one was just right.

Of course Joe Weems would not refuse such a small request, he said with a smile.

“Your aunt will be proud of you, I promise!
You beat James in front of the national live broadcast, and you were featured in the Ohio Sports Illustrated today. If not nationwide, at least in Ohio, you are really famous. "

Zheng Yang nodded. This was exactly the result he wanted. He then continued.

“Coach, please help me pay attention to some of the more well-known invitational competitions. They don’t have to be limited to high schools. It doesn’t matter if college students participate.

I want to play more games like this.”

Playing in high school level games can only attract college admissions. If Zheng Yang wants to skip college and directly run for the NBA next year, he must prove himself in a game with college stars.

After all, the NBA draft is basically made up of college students.

He has to let those stupid NBA scouts know that he is capable of playing in the NBA!
After hearing Zheng Yang's request, Joe Wims hesitated.

"Actually, there's no need to worry, Zheng. As long as you play well in every game ahead, you will definitely receive a full scholarship from the most famous basketball school.

They will all be vying for you in North Carolina..."

"No, coach, I never thought about going to college. I plan to skip college and go directly to the NBA after my senior year next year."

Zheng Yang revealed his ambition. If he said this before defeating St. Mary's High School, he would definitely be regarded as a fool.

But now, it seems that there is indeed a possibility.

Joe Wims opened his mouth in shock after hearing this. Only then did he realize that he had underestimated the confidence of his beloved disciple.

He had already decided to skip college and head for the NBA!

But that is too difficult, even wishful thinking.

The reason why James attracted the attention of NBA teams when he was in high school was that he began to emerge in front of the media since the eighth grade.

He established his current popularity with one championship and one honor after another, and made those NBA teams believe that even if James did not go to college, he would be fully capable of playing in the NBA with his current strength.

But what about Zheng Yang?

Before the last game, not many people knew him. He wanted to spend a year to get recognition from an NBA team, especially as a yellow man. That was simply wishful thinking!
If Jaylen Will said this to him, he would definitely kick his butt hard first, and then ask him if he had had too much fun with a girl last night and why he is still not awake now!
But these words came from Zheng Yang's mouth...

Joe Weems suddenly thought that it seemed that from the very beginning, he had been doing things that others thought were impossible, but in the end, he would succeed.

What about this time?

Joe Wims also has no confidence, but he is willing to follow Zheng Yang to see if an NBA team will select him in the draft in June next year!
　The Warriors are already preparing for the preseason... I was speechless after watching today's game

　　
　
(End of this chapter)