Chapter 3 Dawei Tianlong
"Stephen, can you tell me your plan?"
After sitting down by the court, Jiang Dongbing asked in a deep voice.
Jackson shook his head, "I don't have a detailed plan at the moment. I will probably participate in the 1997 draft."
Jiang Dongbing calmed down in his heart. It was good news for him that Jackson had no plan, so that Jackson could be used for himself.
"Stephen, it's unlikely that you will get a high pick in the 1997 draft."
"No team will waste precious draft picks to select a rookie who has been dormant for a year."
"Unless you can get the opportunity to enter the NCAA now, and you have to perform well in a strong team in the top NCAA division."
"You and I both know very well that there is absolutely no possibility of such a thing. No famous basketball school can accept you." Jiang Dongbing analyzed methodically.
Jackson nodded sadly, as Jiang Dongbing said, no famous basketball school can accept him unless their methods can pass the review of the U.S. Department of Education.
"Since we have been delayed for a year, why not take a longer view, skip the 1997 draft, and participate in the 1998 draft instead." Jiang Dongbing said with a mysterious smile.
Jackson had a grimace on his face, "Jiang, I thought you could come up with some good ideas. After one year of silence, I'm done. If I stay silent for two years, wouldn't I be even more doomed?!"
"Don't worry, I haven't finished yet. You can enter the NCAA next year. If you are strong enough and one year is enough for you to develop, you will definitely be selected with a high pick in the 1998 draft."
Jackson was about to cry. He felt that his impression of Asians was a bit too one-sided. Who said Asians are all smart, but the Asian in front of him didn't seem to be very smart.
If I could play in the NCAA, why would I have so many worries now? If I can't play in the NCAA this year, I can play next year?
"Jiang, I don't mind delaying my participation in the draft until 1998. After all, the original agreement I made with the University of Arizona was to play for them for at least two seasons."
"But do you think it's still possible for me to enter the NCAA? If there was such a possibility, how could I appear here." Jackson said angrily.
Originally, he thought Jiang Dongbing could give him some advice, but he didn't expect Jiang Dongbing to be so unreliable.
"Learn!" Jiang Dongbing said decisively.
"Study? What to study?"
"Study! Exam! There is still one year left. As long as you work hard, you will definitely be admitted to university!" Jiang Dongbing's eyes were bright, and he looked like a successful lecturer.
Jackson was dumbfounded. Originally, he thought Jiang Dongbing's IQ should be about the same as his. Now it seems that Jiang Dongbing is a complete fool...
The situation of community colleges in the United States is quite special. It can be regarded as a transition between high school and university. After completing the required credits in community colleges, you have the opportunity to transfer to some regular universities that have signed transfer contracts.
For example, the University of Pittsburgh, a traditional NCAA school, is the counterpart of Butler Community College. If Jackson can obtain the required credits at Butler Community College, he can definitely join the Pittsburgh Panthers.
"Jiang, if I guess correctly, you mean to let me get high credits at Butler and then transfer to another school?" Jackson asked, dumbfounded.
Jiang Dongbing nodded, this was indeed his idea.
"Do you think I can have the brains to get high grades? You might as well expect me to achieve Jordan's achievements as a second-round pick next year."
"How will you know if it doesn't work if you don't try? Even if you don't succeed, you have nothing to lose."
"And once you succeed, you are likely to directly join the Pittsburgh Panthers and perform well in such a traditional and powerful team. You know exactly what is waiting for you."
"You are selected with a high pick, directly sign a multi-million dollar contract, and receive strong training from the team. If everything goes well, when the rookie contract is over, you can get a maximum salary contract, a maximum salary of tens of millions of dollars.
contract!"
"Now you only need to study hard for one year, and you may get all this. Aren't you excited?" Jiang Dongbing asked with a seductive tone and a smile.
When he heard about the tens of millions of dollars in maximum salary contract, Jackson's breathing became quickened, but in an instant his face became sluggish again.
Jackson knows better than anyone whether he is the material for study.
"Jiang, your words are very tempting, but I'm really not that good at studying. Ask me to score forty points on the court. I can do it, but studying? Let's forget it." Jackson drooped his head listlessly.
.
"Stephen, believe me, I am fully confident that you will be able to enter the University of Pittsburgh campus at this time next year." Jiang Dongbing patted his chest and said with great confidence.
The reason why Jiang Dongbing has such confidence is entirely due to the fact that the courses at Butler Community College are too simple.
The education in the United States itself is a happy education, and happiness is happiness, but it teaches a bunch of semi-illiterates who don't know anything, especially the courses before high school. In Jiang Dongbing's view, it is really just like playing around.
A situation like Jackson's is completely the product of happy education. In China, if someone like him still wants to graduate from high school? He would probably have to repeat the grade for ten to eight years in the second grade of elementary school.
Butler Community College has a total of more than 60 majors, and getting credits for some of them is a piece of cake for Jiang Dongbing, so he is very confident that Jackson can get enough credits.
"Really sure? And absolutely sure?" Jackson's face looked a little surprised but also a little doubtful.
Jiang Dongbing nodded solemnly, "Yes, I am absolutely sure. Of course, the premise is that you have to join the school team. If you have enough credits to transfer, you must also show the strength to make those top schools excited."
Jackson's head was nodding like a pile driver, "For the NCAA and the tens of millions of dollars, I will work hard!"
…
Currently, Jackson actually has no better choice.
As Jiang Dongbing said, if he participates in the draft next year, his draft pick will definitely not be much higher.
In reality, Jackson also participated in the draft in 1997, and ended up being only the 42nd pick in the second round.
The 42nd pick was actually obtained by Jackson through the back door. If Bibby's mother, Virginia Bibby, had not helped contact the Phoenix Suns and let Jackson participate in the tryout, he would have had a great chance.
Lost.
The most embarrassing thing is that although Jackson was selected, he failed to sign a contract with the Suns. It was not until 2000 that he signed with the New Jersey Nets and got a chance to play.
Jackson is not very smart, but he is also very aware of the current predicament he is in. If Jiang Dongbing can really let him join the top NCAA school, it will undoubtedly change his life.
After abducting Jackson, Jiang Dongbing was in a very good mood. In the next few days, he took Jackson to sign up for many courses, all of which were simple courses he carefully selected.
With his own help, as long as Jackson is willing to work hard, it won't be a big problem to earn enough credits to transfer to another school.
…
Sitting in the coach's office, Jiang Dongbing wrote Jackson's name into the school team's lineup, smiling from ear to ear.
"Ding ding ding..." The phone rang, and Jiang Dongbing put away his smile and answered the phone.
"Ginger, I'm Vitti."
"Miss Viti, what can I do for you?" Jiang Dongbing said softly.
"I heard that Stephen Jackson is preparing to join the Grizzlies. Congratulations."
"Sure enough, I was not disappointed. Jiang, you are an excellent coach. Butler and the Grizzlies will definitely achieve dazzling results in the new season."
Principal Viti smiled coquettishly on the phone and praised Jiang Dongbing. Before Jiang Dongbing came back from his compliments, she continued talking.
"Ginger, can you do me a favor?"
"My friend's son is a freshman this year. Can you put him on the Grizzlies team?"
Jiang Dongbing agreed without saying a word. The Grizzlies were not a team from a top school. Let alone the son of Vitti’s friend, Jiang Dongbing could accept her daughter...
"No problem, just ask him to come to my office to find me. We just need players now."
"Jiang, his situation is quite special. I hope you can take good care of him after joining the team." Vitti said worriedly.
Next, Viti introduced the other party's situation to Jiang Dongbing in detail. Jiang Dongbing listened with helplessness on his face.
"Miss Vitti, you mean his name is David Tyrone? Did I hear that right?"
"You heard that right, it's just a very common name, Jiang, what's the problem?" Vitti asked curiously.
The corners of Jiang Dongbing's mouth twitched. Is this a common name? Is this a common name even if it's the mighty Tianlong?
"No problem, Miss Vitti, is he still an autistic patient?" Jiang Dongbing asked again.
"That's why I asked you to take good care of him. I don't want this poor child to be bullied."
Jiang Dongbing feels that things are a bit difficult to handle. Autism is a mental illness that occurs in infancy and early childhood. It has characteristics such as social communication difficulties, communication difficulties, stereotyped behaviors, limited interests, etc. Most patients are accompanied by varying degrees of mental development.
obstacle.
If it is discovered in time and treatment and intervention are carried out as early as possible, then it is okay, but if the treatment is not timely, it will be difficult to deal with.
Jiang Dongbing didn't know what the condition of this powerful Tianlong was. If his condition was serious, how could he take care of him?
Chapter completed!