The God of Basketball

? June 27.

On the second day after Li Zhen arrived in New York, Professor Li and Professor Wang also flew to New York from the other side of the ocean.

And participated in CCTV's interview with his son in the hotel.

In what was supposed to be an interview with Li Zhen, the two scientists talked about education: "Our way of education is...to support Li Chen to do what he wants to do. We think learning is important, but sports are also important. Life It lies in sports, health is the foundation of everything, and only with health can you enjoy other...knowledge, wealth, skills...etc."

To be honest, Professor Li's conversation made Professor Wang next to him unable to listen. She sounded like irony, because before that, she strongly opposed Li Zhen's transfer to play basketball. In her mind, Harvard's position is much higher than Stanford, although Stanford is also a famous school.

After talking about education, Professor Wang talked about revitalizing national brands. She said: "Our country is now continuing to get rid of the image of low-cost OEM. We need to establish our own brand. From Made in China to Made in China, without brand support, we will always earn a meager salary at the bottom of the supply system."

"So, this year we resolutely decided to transform. We gave up the foundry industry line, and we built the most professional and top-notch design team in the United States. These designers were all poached from the first-line big-name manufacturers, and there are some professors from famous schools. We Put hands together and work together to create a national brand that belongs to China."

As she spoke, she still did not forget to show the sample of the first product they designed in two and a half months in front of the cameras of CCTV.

"It's an ultra-light, responsive shoe with an eye toward high performance, class-leading design and the most stylish sneakers. It's been a lot of work, and the teamwork that's been shown throughout the project is even more impressive. This extremely difficult job was completed in less than three months."

"I can say that its performance is the best of any product in the world today. We have a mix of cushioning, advanced traction and a seamless upper."

"Look at this shoe, the midsole and outsole are tightly wrapped with translucent rubber, so you can see the technology inside. Our cushioning design includes narlon and free-based grooves to promote natural rhythm, and in the heel The latest airbag unit is applied. These three elements work together to create a cushioning response that is firm, soft and flexible."

"The grip of the outsole and the wrapping of basketball shoes can determine the success or failure of performance on the court. Our research and development invited the most authoritative mathematicians and sports scientists to establish a four-part formula to evaluate the effect of grip, These four components include: surface type (indoor, outdoor, or both), pattern design, area ratio, and rubber composition...”

"Look, we've got hundreds of 'grabs' here that grip the ground like the intricate tread pattern of a race car gripping the ground at high speeds. This newest traction system works in tandem with the midsole cushioning Together, the slack stays firmly on the ground, maintaining maximum grip at all times without any hindrance, just like the performance of high-performance tires in racing cars on the track..."

"Our mesh is a state-of-the-art fabric that provides lightweight breathability and is stronger and more durable than traditional mesh fabrics. The pattern and toughness here is inspired by sharkskin..."

When Ms. Wang talked about the design, Li Zhen even worried that the reporter would feel disgusted and cut the whole paragraph.

However, what is surprising is that this reporter is a die-hard sneaker fan.

When he saw this pair of shoes, his eyes immediately lit up.

He even took the sneakers and touched them with his own hands. He couldn't believe his eyes: This is actually a domestic brand?

In his impression,

Domestic brands are famous for their rough manufacturing and imitation of international brands. Not only do they have no scientific content, but they also have no design concept. But now, the product that the reporter saw gave him an epoch-making shock. He believes that this pair of sneakers is fully worthy of Li Zhen's mother's rhetoric. It is indeed the most outstanding product on the market.

"Excuse me, where can I buy such good shoes?"

The reporter's subconscious question made this interview spread wildly on the Chinese Internet for a while, because it has a sense of joy like Stephen Chow.

"Uh..." Professor Wang was also stunned for a moment, and then said: "We will start production at the end of July, and strive to be listed in China in October. 35xs"

Bill Duffy next to him was stunned.

He never dreamed that the original interview about Li Zhen's draft actually turned into a sneaker conference. The same is true for this reporter, who actually showed so many pictures of the sneakers, and even asked: Where can I buy them? Isn't this Toh?

Bill Duffy obviously doesn't have Chinese thinking anymore. Now the country is indeed reflecting on the OEM system and the cottage issue. At this time, an epoch-making design of basketball shoes appears, which can indeed enhance national confidence to a certain extent. And...it is very in line with mainstream values, and can even be described as politically correct.

Therefore, CCTV gave so many shots. Moreover, it was broadcast uncut afterwards. Of course, it was another channel.

The sports channel still broadcasts the interview with Li Zhen, in which Li Zhen clearly expressed his bewilderment and longing for the draft.

In fact, people across the country are also looking forward to this draft.

Everyone hopes that Li Zhen can get a good ranking in this draft and win glory for the country: in this era. Sports carry the repressed emotions of too many Chinese people, and they desperately hope for a player who can raise our country's prestige and express our national pride in the international arena.

The people at this time are far less confident and calm than thirteen years later.

Of course, one thing has never changed...they have never stopped forging ahead and pushing this country forward with their own worker ants.

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June 28.

The 2006 draft was held in the theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA, and was broadcast live by ESPN TV station in the United States, and the whole process was broadcast by CCTV.

When Li Zhen entered the arena, he greeted the camera and pointed to the national flag sticker on his suit.

This is the first time a Chinese player has appeared in the draft, and he doesn't mind showing his national identity to the world at all.

And Professor Li and Professor Wang who followed behind him seemed quite uncomfortable facing so many cameras watching. Although last night, Professor Li declared very boldly: I have seen this kind of scene a lot, isn't it just a job fair, don't worry too much, kid. Enjoy the process.

But when he sat on the most conspicuous small round table in the infield and everyone around looked at him, he still couldn't hide his nervousness and kept drinking water.

"Should we be selected..." he repeated the question.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, how embarrassing it would be if you walked back home with empty hands.

Bill Duffy on the side kept comforting him: "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, we will be selected in the top ten picks, just wait patiently."

To be honest, he didn't have the confidence either. In the history of the NBA Draft, some teams have torn up their previous commitments to select other players.

Recently, there have been too many negative news about Bruce, and the draft picks have all fallen to the middle of the second round.

Look at those players who are also from the Green House, their eyes not only reveal: how does this kid have the right to sit here. It also clearly shows: just wait and see his jokes later. If he becomes the first green house player in history to be undrafted, it will be a new record in history.

Soon, David Stern took the stage.

Unlike the leaders in China, he did not have a lengthy opening speech. Directly announce the start of the draft, then take out the envelope and announce that the Toronto Raptors, with the No. 1 pick, have chosen... Andrea Bagliani.

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When the name came out, David Stern was still introducing the origin of the Italian. The white people at the table next to Li Chen were completely excited. They jumped up and down excitedly, and hugged each other tightly.

"Is he... the number one scholar?"

Professor Li said with some envy.

Although Bill Duffy couldn't understand Chinese, he still introduced: "His destiny has completely changed, and these people around him. They will all wear the Toronto Raptors baseball with Barliani. The No. 1 pick in the NBA means wealth that ordinary people can't spend in a lifetime. I think at this time... his whole country is boiling for him."

Bill Duffy actually thinks that the result of the draft is a bit unexpected, but there is no way, the nba has been going overseas for the past few years. Ever since Yao Huang opened the Asian market and brought unprecedented attention to nba. Whether it is the team club or David Stern, they all hope that more overseas players will join in. So, the No. 1 pick in 2005 was Bogut, and now...they've picked the Italian again.

At the same time, Lao Li was still immersed in the traditional Chinese titles of No. 1 and No. 2. After Bill Duffy finished speaking, he said to Li Zhen: "In the palace examination of our Chinese imperial examination system, the first title is called No. 1, and the second The first one is called No. 2, and the third one is called Tan Hua, collectively known as the Three Tripods. If you can’t win the No. 1 prize, it’s good to be No. 2..."

Before he finished speaking, Professor Wang retorted: "The second place in the list is not good. How to read the second place in the list is not good. It sounds good if you take the third place, and the third place in our Book of Changes has the role of opening up the world. That's the truth. And, Li Tanhua, Xiao Li Tanhua. How nice it sounds."

Xiao Li Tanhua? ?

Li Zhen was stunned, isn't this the hero of a certain martial arts drama? Xiao Li Tanhua Li Xunhuan, this name sounds like looking for flowers and asking willows, which is not positive energy at all.

At this moment, Bill Duffy couldn't help asking: "What are you talking about?"

"My mother hopes that I will be selected in the third place, because the third place has a special title in Chinese, and it sounds nice when combined with my surname." Li Zhen said with a smile.

No. 3?

"Michael Jordan is also the third pick!" Bill Duffy said subconsciously.

However, at this moment, a sneer came from the next door.

"The third pick? Do you think it's a dream?"

"There is indeed everything in the dream, but in reality, you will get nothing."

The piercing sound made all four people at the table look sideways. Randy Foye was raising his head, with a haughty and arrogant expression on his face. But when Li Zhen searched the past with cold eyes, Randy Foye immediately turned his head with a guilty conscience. He obviously didn't want to make a big deal at this time.

But what he didn't know was... just as he was sarcasm, there was a camera with a microphone that caught everything.

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