Chapter 19
"Hiss! O'Neal and Chamberlain? Are you sure you didn't make a mistake? These two were the top ten superstars in history.”
"Am I the one who doesn't understand football or is the scout crazy? Is Wang Mian really that strong?"
"Haha, I can't wait for the season to start. This scouting report feels like a joke.”
"So here comes the question. Is Wang Mian really as strong as the legends say? Now, Black King's Mian, I'll be waiting for the start of the season!!”
At this time, the management of the Los Angeles Clippers was very calm. They did not care about the doubts of the outside world at all. Instead, they believed that they had made a fortune.
After the draft ended, Wang Mian immediately flew to Los Angeles to meet with the management of the Los Angeles team.
After a simple physical examination, the two sides discussed the rookie contract.
In the office of the Laker team, Wang Mian met Magic Johnson and the team's general manager, Pelinka.
Both of them welcomed Wang Mian's arrival, especially Magician John Xun, who was very enthusiastic.
They were completely moved by Wang Mian's performance at the United Trial Conference in Chicago, especially the scene of him beating up Towns, which left a deep impression on him.
Therefore, when he returned to the team, he ignored everyone's comments and even used his personal connections to report to the team's boss. In the end, he convinced the rest of the management.
He was also very proud of himself for being able to take advantage of the Forest Wolves.
He was confident that this choice would revive the Los Angeles Clippers!!
On the other hand, the Clippers offered Wang Mian a three-year, 30 million rookie contract. The third year was a team option.
The total amount of a rookie's contract was basically fixed. It could only fluctuate by 80% to 120% according to the standards set by the league. The second-place contracts were generally slightly larger than the middle-class contracts.
However, the Laker team was very sincere. The amount they offered was the highest level, and there was only one year of team selection.
"Wang Mian, this is the biggest contract we can offer you. We believe in your strength.”
Therefore, Wang Mian did not think too much about this rookie contract.
He had already heard about the NBA's salary regulations from Fegan, so after looking at the contract for a while, he agreed.
Just as Wang Mian signed the contract, the celebration caused by Wang Mian's second-place pick and his joining of the Los Angeles Clippers had not stopped.
When Dayao found out that Wang Mian had been selected as the second place, he immediately sent a Weibo message to congratulate him.
"Congratulations to another Chinese player who entered the NBA and was selected as the second place. I look forward to your performance in the new season!”
As a legend in the history of Chinese basketball, Big Yao single-handedly brought the NBA to China and made the Rockets the home team of Chinese fans. He had unparalleled influence.
However, for the fans, which team was the home team depended on whether the team had domestic players and could play well.
Countless people also believed that with Wang Mian joining the team, the Laker would be the most popular team in the country next season.
The season had yet to start, but Wang Mian was already showing his influence.
The instant this Weibo post was posted, it became a hot search. Countless fans left comments under this Weibo post.
"I finally have the motivation to watch the NBA again! From Dayao to Wang Mian, this was the legacy of the Chinese super center!”
"I haven't watched the NBA since Big Yao retired. Now I've decided to come back for the new season and become a fan of Wang Mian!”
"Barkley actually said that Wang Mian can't get more than 20 points once in his career. Does he want to kiss a donkey's ass again?”
"Wang Mian is the next Big Yao! I believe he will bring us a surprise!”
At this moment, Weibo had already become a place for basketball fans to party. Weibo posts about Wang Mian occupied four of the top five trending searches!!
The video of him wreaking havoc in Dongdan was also replayed and watched repeatedly.
Iron Bull also spoke at the SWB, talking about how he felt when he was being abused by Wang Mian in the matchup.
Being beaten up by the new second-place player in the NBA was not a disgrace, but an honor.
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The smooth signing of the contract with Wang Mian also made the general manager Pelinka heave a sigh of relief.
After settling the most important rookie, they could start discussing the completion of the contract with the team's other first-round pick this year, Larry Nance Jr.
After signing the rookie contract, Wang Mian officially became a Laker player.
The team's manager, Byron Scott, also came forward to congratulate him. The two sides had a good chat about the new season.
"Wang, in the new season, I intend to let you be the team's starting center forward. I hope you can be prepared.”
The team's center, Carlos Boozer, had left the team last season, so Scott planned to let Wang Mian be the starter this season.
"This is a very wise decision."
Wang Mian said confidently after hearing the manager's words.
"Haha, what I like the most is your confident personality!”
Scott liked Wang Mian's arrogant and confident attitude.
Time passed quickly amidst the discussion. During this time, Wang Mian was training in the training hall.
Since he had officially signed with the Laker, Wang Mian could use the training facilities and trainers of the Laker. Occasionally, he would play a 5V5 match. Every time, Wang Mian's performance would shock everyone.
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Soon, it was the end of July, and this year's Las Vegas League season officially began.
The Summer League, as the name implied, was a league held by the NBA during the summer offseason.
Xia Lian was an opportunity for NBA teams to test their rookies before the new season and to dig up the players on the sidelines.
The Laker also planned to let this year's second-runner-up, Wang Mian, and Larry Nance Jr. participate in the Las Vegas Summer League!
The focus was naturally on Wang Mian!
Although Wang Mian's physical fitness was outstanding, he had also beaten the top scorer, Towns, in the joint trial.
However, after all, he had not played in an official game.
Many fans were also worried about whether he could adapt to the professional scene, so the summer league in Las Vegas was a chance for him to test and show off.
If Wang Mian could perform well in the summer league, then he might be able to break the doubts of the outside world.
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