hotmtlnovel Chapter 13 Li He's Choice
Chapter 13 Li He's Choice
After the post-match interviews, Li He and Yao Ming met and hugged each other.
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The media captured this scene.
The two Chinese basketball prodigies who made headlines last year are now shining in different ways, giving Chinese fans hope that Chinese basketball will definitely have the opportunity to become a world-class team in the coming years.
"What are your plans after this? Play for another year or go straight to the NBA?" Yao Ming asked.
Li He expressed his thoughts: "If I can get into the NBA as soon as possible, I shouldn't delay it. This year's draft is quite interesting."
Yao Ming gave a different answer: "If you ask me, with your recent explosive performance, it would be good for you to play in the NCAA for another year, especially since you're only a freshman."
"If you keep this up, you'll definitely be in the top three next year!"
Li He understood Yao Ming's meaning.
2003 was a big year for the draft, and he only played two games. Even if he performed well, his draft prospects wouldn't be particularly good.
It's even less likely that they can shake the status of the players ahead of them.
Because there are too few data samples, and there are too many talented draft picks this year.
To put it bluntly, March Madness is too unpredictable. Even players who win the Most Outstanding Player award often end up with poor draft prospects and become busts.
For example, Chalmers, the 2008 MOP, was selected fourth overall in the second round.
Some even missed out on the MOP (Most Outstanding Player) selection, or went to play in the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association).
From a rational perspective, it would be the smartest choice for Li He to avoid the 2003 draft and wait until next year to make his mark, strive for a better draft position, and gain the attention and development of a team.
For Li He, however, continuing to play in the NCAA for another year would be a waste of time.
Get into the NBA as soon as possible, earn money, and enjoy life sooner.
"It's good to get into the NBA sooner rather than later," Yao Ming said with a smile. "Then I wish you all the best in the draft, and I look forward to seeing you in the NBA."
To be honest, Yao Ming is very envious of Li He's current state.
Li He, who was not born into a traditional family, was too free and could make decisions according to his own ideas.
Thinking back to how difficult it was for him to play basketball back then, Yao Ming felt a bit of a headache.
……
Inside the changing room.
The Arizona Wildcats were ecstatic after winning the semifinals.
The crowd gathered together, cheering and shouting.
They only need one more game to win this year's NCAA championship!
This is an honor that every college player dreams of.
While everyone was celebrating and reveling, Li He sat silently.
His good friend Iguodala noticed something was wrong and immediately went over to ask, "Hansen, what's wrong?"
Li He laughed and said, "It's nothing."
Actually, it was a message update about the "Respect for the Elderly and Love for the Young" football king system, which Li He was currently studying.
I remember when we won the quarterfinals, our progress jumped from 1% to 15%.
And now.
The progress has jumped to 50%!
"Is it because the more important the game, the faster the progress?"
"If this continues, and we win the finals, wouldn't we get another one-on-one template?" Li He thought to himself.
This is something to celebrate even more than winning the semi-final!
After playing two games, Li He realized that the [Klay Thompson template] was far from meeting his requirements.
There is room for improvement in ball handling, passing, dunking, steals, footwork, and so on.
More templates are needed to address the shortcomings.
As for who to find for the next template.
Li He was at a loss for the time being.
Let's think about everything after the NCAA Finals.
……
The following day, news of the NCAA semifinals made headlines in major newspapers.
[A 16-point rout! The Arizona Wildcats are unbelievably strong!]
[The Chinese talent continued their outstanding performance, dominating Dwyane Wade on both ends of the court and helping the team advance to the NBA Finals!]
Looking forward to the showdown between Hansen Lee and Cameron Anthony!
Hansen Lee, the biggest dark horse of the year, a truly two-way player!
[After the fight, Hansen Lee publicly challenged Dwyane, wanting a friendly boxing match!]
[DeWine's representatives have not yet responded.]
【…】
Various headlines were flying around in the newspapers, and Li He had suddenly become the most talked-about NCAA player recently.
No one could dislike a story of a genius who disappeared and made a comeback.
Inside the hotel.
My roommate Iguodala looked on with envy:
"Hansen, you know what? You've become the person I hoped you would be!"
No player doesn't want to make a name for themselves on the NCAA stage, or even to have a single spectacular game that they can cherish for a lifetime.
Li He, as the absolute core player, led the team to consecutive victories.
The players he beat were notorious, including Hinrich and Wade.
How can one not be envious?
Li He's lips twitched: "Brother, stop messing around. When you first joined the team, you said you wanted to be a player like Luke Walton..."
"Luke Walton is really good." Iguodala is a humble person.
Yeah, that's great. The result is that while you're still playing, that guy has already become an assistant coach.
"It's rather poignant to see former teammates reunite like this," Li He thought to himself.
Iguodala added, "However, about you and Dwyane... well, that guy really went too far on the field."
Li He said confidently, "Don't worry, Andrei, that kid wouldn't dare to accept it."
"If he dares to take on a boxing match, I guarantee I'll beat him so badly his own mother wouldn't recognize him."
The reason Li He dared to say this was because he knew what kind of person Wade was.
Imagine, how tough can someone be who is at the peak of their career but is willing to give up the position of the team's leader?
Forget about a boxing match, Ironblood's 6 points would be enough to make him submit.
"I hope so," Iguodala said.
……
at the same time.
Because of Li He's outstanding performance.
His predicted draft position in this year's draft has risen sharply.
From initially being completely unknown, he was later predicted to be the 31st pick by a draft website.
This is the legendary "second-round champion".
This allowed Li He to surpass Luke Walton and become the Arizona Wildcats' most promising draft prospect.
As for the website's predicted ranking ahead of Li He.
They are Josh Howard, Leandro Barbosa, Kendrick Perkins, and Carlos Delfino, among others.
"It seems that relying on just two games will make it difficult to advance to the first round," Li He thought to himself.
But it's okay.
With the finals approaching, if Li He continues this outstanding performance, his draft ranking will definitely rise further.
Making it into the top 5 of the 2003 draft with just three games is clearly unrealistic.
However, if you aim for the Lotto zone, there is still a chance.
Especially in the finals against Syracuse University.
It could be said that, among the teams he has faced, Syracuse University's roster system is the most favorable to Li He.
With the addition of superstar rookie Carmelo Anthony to the team this season, Syracuse Orange, under the leadership of coach Jim Bohheim, achieved an impressive 13-3 record, ranking second in the Big East Conference regular season.
Syracuse University employs its signature "2-3 zone defense" on defense. With its perimeter defenders lacking height, the defensive strategy focuses on protecting the paint and allowing the opponent to shoot a lot of three-pointers.
This is exactly the situation Li He wanted!
He can't wait to show off his offensive talent!