Chapter 44 Talk to Yao Ming
"Then what you mean is that if Wu and the Magic contract expire, will the Rockets immediately invite Wu to fight for Houston?" the female reporter asked nervously.
This is a big news. I believe that as soon as this news comes out, it will immediately become a big focus of the NBA. A team's head coach openly shows kindness to a Chinese rookie, which will definitely cause an uproar.[]
Rick Adelman also realized that his words were a bit too much, so he pondered for a moment and replied with a smile: "Who knows? If Wu can continue to perform like this and the Magic will not renew his contract with Wu after the end of the season, I would suggest that the team's senior management sign this young man from China, who is also from Yao. Of course, this is just my personal opinion and does not mean our team."
After hearing Rick Adelman's words, everyone was a little disappointed, obviously not satisfied with his answer.
When Wu Feng heard this, he was not disappointed, but was even happier. What does this mean and his performance was recognized by another team head coach.
Immediately afterwards, another lucky reporter was called by the press officer.
"Mr. Howard, what do you think about your teammate Wu's performance?"
Dwight Howard shrugged and said, "My opinion is the same as coach Van Gundy. Wu's performance today is really wonderful. However, what I like the most is his pass. When I receive his pass, I can perform my dunk well, haha..."
Everyone present was amused by Dwight Howard, especially with Wu Feng.
"Then Mr. Yao, what do you think about your compatriot Wu's performance today?"
"His performance is very outstanding, yes, very outstanding. In front of him, I am completely a background of the Chinese derby." Yao Ming replied.
Next, several reporters asked questions about the head coaches of Stan Van Gundy and Rick Adelman, most of which were about Wu Feng.
A young Chinese female reporter suddenly was called by the press officer. The female reporter obviously did not expect that she would be clicked, and she was a little surprised when she stood up. However, her professionalism immediately brought her back to her senses.
"Mr. Wu, how do you think of your teammates and even head coach Mr. Van Gundy during the period of time? Do you like the Magic team?" asked the Chinese female reporter.
Wu Feng took a closer look at the Chinese female reporter and found that the female reporter was the female reporter at the press conference held when she joined the Magic Team.
Without even thinking about it, Wu Feng replied: "Coach Van Gundy is a great coach. He is very approachable and easy to get along with. He often encourages me, gives me confidence, and is a good elder. I also like my teammates, and they all take good care of me. Simply put, I like this team very much and like playing in this team."
After hearing Wu Feng's answer, Stan Van Gundy was very relieved and his favor towards Wu Feng increased greatly. After hearing Wu Feng's words, Jamal Nelson looked at Wu Feng with contempt, and then cursed hypocrisy in his heart.
"As we all know, today's game is your first game in the NBA. Many of your colleagues have asked Coach Van Gundy, Coach Adelman and others how you performed today. They all replied that your performance is excellent. I believe that anyone who is watching the game will admit that your performance is indeed excellent. So, next, are you planning to play for this team for a long time?"
Wu Feng looked at the Chinese female reporter in surprise. Isn’t this obviously going to show his loyalty to the team?
After sorting out his words, Wu Feng replied with a smile: "I have said just now that I like this team very much, I like playing on this team, so if I can, I don't mind ending my career in Orlando."
Wu Feng did not say that he would definitely stay in Orlando, but gave an ambiguous answer. However, his answer did not make Stan Van Gundy feel any dissatisfaction. Instead, Stan Van Gundy felt that this little guy was a very slippery guy, too smooth. However, this kind of smoothness could easily be rooted in NBA.
Soon, the press conference ended successfully. After the press conference, Magic players and Rockets players bid farewell to each other, and then the Rockets players, led by head coach Rick Adelman and accompanying officials, prepared to go back to the hotel for a night's rest, and flew back to Houston on a special plane the next morning.
However, Yao Ming did not return to the hotel with his teammates, but instead greeted head coach Rick Adelman, and then returned to the Magic's home court Amway Center Arena, preparing to talk to Wu Feng.
At this time, Wu Feng was packing his things in the locker room. He was about to pack up and went to the bar where he often went with his teammates. Of course, his teammates did not include Jamal Nelson and Rashad Lewis.
Since he has signed a contract with the Magic Team, the Magic Team has paid Wu Feng a month's salary, so Wu Feng is still relatively wealthy now, at least compared to before.
"Wu, China Yao is looking for you!" jj-Redick walked into the locker room from outside and said to Wu Feng.
Wu Feng frowned when he heard this, thinking, "Didn't Yao Ming go back to the hotel with the Rockets? Why are you here to look for me now? Could it be about me entering the Chinese men's basketball team?"
With this question in mind, Wu Feng left the locker room, and Yao Ming was standing in the aisle, looking at the portraits of the Magic Team players on both sides.
"Haha, Brother Yao!" Wu Feng quickly greeted.
Yao Ming turned around and walked towards Wu Feng with a smile.
"Wu Feng, I'm sorry, I'll delay your rest time."
The two were alone, so they talked in Chinese. Although Wu Feng came to the United States when he was very young, he still spoke very smoothly in Chinese.
"Brother Yao must not say that. To be honest, you are my senior. I like watching you play basketball very much. It is my honor to find me!" Wu Feng was right, Yao Ming is indeed one of the players he likes.
Wu Feng learned something from Yao Ming called persistence. During Yao Ming's entire career, he suffered a lot of injuries and had many surgeries on his feet. However, Yao Ming did not give up playing basketball, but persevered.
Especially in the first round of the playoffs between the Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers in 2009, Yao Ming was injured and only took a short rest, then went out with an injury, and eventually led the Rockets to win that game and that series.
This spirit deeply moved Wu Feng.
"Wu Feng, don't put a high hat on me. Since you call me Brother Yao, then I'll tell you honestly. I'm looking for you this time. There's nothing else about whether you want to join the national team."
Chapter completed!