The Basketball Court Swordsman

"Magic" Johnson, Pat Riley, Karim Kareem Kareem, if someone tells Henson now that these three legendary names are related to Wesley Matthews, Henson would definitely not believe it. .

But the fact is like this. When this little guy was born, three basketball legends stood beside his cradle. This seems to mean that Wesley Matthews was born to eat basketball.

After all, Matthews' father, Wesley Joel Matthews was also a fairly successful professional player. Unlike Jr. Matthews, who was selected in the first round, he was able to score 12.4 points and 5.2 assists in his rookie season. In the last two seasons of his career, Matthews Sr. won two championship rings with the "Magic" and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the Los Angeles Lakers. That's why when Matthews was born, there were so many around him. The reason for the big players in basketball.

However, when Henson carefully studied Matthews's information, he found that the black boy's basketball road was not as smooth as expected.

He inherited his father's career and then easily entered the NBA with the help of a few big brothers and uncles. This seems more like the fate that Matthews should have. However, it was not the professional father who taught Matthews to play basketball and raised him, but his track and field mother.

Old Matthews abandoned his wife and children two years after the birth of little Matthews. The father and son have had no intersection since then, and they are still indifferent. On the day of the Matthews draft, the old Matthews didn't even call.

But as all similar stories write, Matthews's mother is more strict with her children!

"We can't give up on ourselves, we can't lose ourselves, that is an unacceptable result! No one should bully you, if they do, then they will have to face me. I'm pretty sure, nothing else Children of the same age can be stronger or faster than you."

This is what Matthews' mother said to him every time he wanted to give up. This is also the sentence that allowed Wesley Matthews through countless hard nights. Until now, he was invited by Oklahoma to participate in the summer league and then became the green leaf of James Harden. Finally today, he was officially waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Back in his small hotel in eastern Orlando, Matthews sat on the bed, covering his head with his hands in pain.

Matthews is not sad, he just feels angry. He was not selected a month ago and he was angry. The Thunder called just to tell him to play in the summer league, and he was very angry. And now, he was cut before the summer league ended, and Matthews was also very angry.

He has worked so hard, he has given everything for basketball. He defended desperately on the court and competed for every floor ball. He was even more active than the guy named James Harden. But why, he was out in the end? Is it because he is an undiscovered draft pick?

Matthews took out his cell phone, but never dared to call his mother. He didn't know how his mother and grandma would react if they heard the news. In short, they would not be happy.

The summer league was waived, and his last hope of entering the NBA was shattered. What should I do in the future? Rotten in the dark slums, living a whole life in a muddle-headed manner? Or do you want to go to China or Europe to try your luck like other undrafted picks?

Matthews didn't even think that the NBA was his only goal.

"Boom boom boom boom!" Just when Matthews was almost desperate, there was a rapid knock on the wooden door of his room.

"I don't need room service, thank you!" Matthews roared and vented his unwillingness. It's only what time, are those women out for business?

However, Matthews' roar did not seem to be effective. A few seconds later, the knock on the door rang again.

"Fucking..." The extremely sturdy Matthews got up from the bed. A man like him could scare him away by opening the door.

However, when Matthews opened the door, it was not a woman in revealing clothes standing outside, but a man in suit and leather shoes with a smile on his face.

"Sir, you are..." Matthews's brain was too late to react, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

"Wesley Matthews? It's really hard to find you. Hello, can we talk? Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Henson Joe and I am a member of the Indiana Pacers. Detective...or you can use me as a temporary assistant coach." The Asian man outside the door extended his right hand to Matthews.

Matthews didn't know if this glib guy was a real scout or a liar. If Henson knew what Matthews thought of himself, he would be very happy. Because at least now, no one will use him as a cleaner anymore.

"You mean," Matthews looked at the unfathomable Asian man, he was extremely calm, with a smile like nothing on his face, you can't guess what the real purpose of this guy is. "You mean, the Indiana Pacers, I hope I can play the rest of the summer league for you, and..."

"And the preseason of the new season, Mr. Matthews. In fact, we intend to sign a non-guaranteed contract with you until the end of the preseason. Of course, after the preseason, it is very likely that you will get It’s a guaranteed contract. No, it’s not very possible. With your performance, you can definitely impress Bird. That guy Bird likes you who are willing to work hard after you are on the court."

"Bird? Larry Bird?" Matthews swallowed. It seems that the other party's background is really not small. When the Oklahoma City Thunder asked him to play in the summer league, they only made a phone call. And this time, someone who could call Bird "that guy" actually came to the door in person.

"Hmm, do you have a manager? If you don’t have one, just sign it now. If you can’t believe me, you can find a manager right now. If you can’t find it, I know a few. Of course, I have to Admit that none of them are top managers." After speaking, Henson handed the contract to Matthews. After staying with Bird for a long time, he has also developed a habit, that is, he doesn't like procrastination in work, and can say clearly things in one sentence, and never say the second sentence.

Seeing a non-guaranteed contract, Matthews was actually a little disappointed. He knows very well that nothing can be changed with a non-guaranteed contract. Every year after the preseason, hundreds of NBA players will be kicked out of the league. Among these more than one hundred people, most of them are unlucky like Matthews. He feels like he is a plaything of these high-level teams, a phone call, he will go to Orlando. After a broken contract, he had to go to Indianapolis to be scorned.

"So, a non-guaranteed contract...So, you and the Oklahoma City Thunder are no different..." Matthews whispered. He obviously didn't know Henson's hearing was very good. outstanding.

"I know you feel unwilling, feel unfair, Mr. Matthews. But this is a world where the weak and the strong eat the strong. If you want to eat a bowl of rice, you have to kill everyone who stands in front of you instead of complaining here. Contract. I stay here, and you can give me an answer tomorrow." Henson finished speaking, stood up, picked up his briefcase and was about to leave, and turned his head reluctantly. Because Matthews is indeed a plastic talent, he doesn't want to see this jade sink like this.

"Listen, Matthews. Before 12 o'clock this morning, you can be outraged, you can be angry, or you can feel deceived. But after 12 o'clock, kid. You have more important things to do, so fight Come on spirit!"

After speaking, Henson walked out of the room, leaving only Wesley Matthews in place. This big boy surrounded by self-compassion and grief seemed to have found a glimmer of light.

After returning to the team, Frank Vogel is studying the Oklahoma City Thunder's lineup. Because the playoffs of the Summer League are up to now, only the Pacers and the Thunder are left to compete for the championship.

The previous Orlando Summer League had no playoffs and championships, but with the rise of the Las Vegas Summer League, the Orlando Summer League had to add some gimmicks. Therefore, the fight for the playoffs and the championship was born.

Although the championship of the summer league does not have much gold content, but they are all played here, Frank Vogel naturally does not want to give up. But after studying the Thunder's lineup, Vogel came to a conclusion-they don't seem to have a good way to take James Harden.

"Frank? Haven't rested yet? Let's go and have dinner." After Henson returned, he knocked on Vogel's door directly. As for Dennis Posey, the greasy uncle who once rode on his head. Henson has taken him for air.

"Huh, let's go. So, are things going well with Wesley Matthews?"

"He hasn’t promised me that the kid has been hurt too deeply recently. But don’t worry, I think we’ve got the weapon to limit James Harden. If Matthews and Danny Green form a flanking line of defense, even Harden can't make any waves!"

Henson is in a good mood, maybe he won the summer league championship, and he can achieve another achievement.