Chapter 002: The Bad Boy Legion

Zhou Jianguo quickly said: "Xiao Quan, the situation at home is still manageable. It is not easy for you out there. Save the money you earn for yourself; your father is at home."

Hello, young man, I am Jack McCloskey, the general manager of the Pistons

Jack McCluskey's eyes were filled with confusion; he did not quite understand what Zhou Quan was trying to express. As a man in his sixties, he found it surprising that he could not grasp the attitude of a 19-year-old.

Dad, my contract is fine. After deducting taxes and living training expenses, if I don't spend recklessly, I should be able to save several hundred thousand dollars by the end of the year.

Rogers Philip is very satisfied with this contract, as the current salary level in the NBA indeed surpasses that of the NHL by a considerable margin. This contract is more than double the maximum entry-level contract for the first overall pick in the NHL. Although the Pistons are not performing well, this contract demonstrates a great deal of sincerity.

Zhong Jianguo felt a sense of regret as his son interrupted his studies to pursue a career in professional sports

Zhou Jianguo almost bit his tongue and quickly stopped himself. He glanced at a few colleagues in the office who were occasionally looking his way and hurriedly whispered, "Xiao Quan, are you joking?"

Jack McCloskey smiled and said, "It was a trade that I had arranged in advance with the Warriors; in fact, it was the Warriors who selected you instead of the Pistons."

In the logistics department, he chose the number 1 jersey that had been used by the Brown Bears, and since no one on the Pistons wore that number, he was quite fortunate

Zhou Jianguo's mind was a bit confused at the moment, and he simply said: "Then Dad won't be polite with you anymore. From now on, the tuition fees for Xiaojun and Xiaoye's university will be covered by you, as their older brother. You should also give your mother some money to show your filial piety to her"

Macklosky nodded with a broad smile on his face

He needs to clarify the Pistons' attitude towards Zhou Quan, the contract, and his position within the team, such as playing time, ball possession, development efforts, and so on; otherwise, he will suggest that Zhou Quan reject the Pistons and the NBA

Upon hearing this, Zhou Quan shook his head, smiled but firmly said: "Sir, I believe you do not truly understand me.

Palm length / Palm width: 24 / 28 centimeters

In terms of the contract, he is willing to offer a rookie contract lasting up to 8 years, with a starting salary of 1.12 million dollars, increasing by 15% each year

Time flew by in the blink of an eye, and on the morning of October 5th, Zhou Quan arrived at the headquarters driving a second-hand Ford pickup truck. The moment he got out of the car, a virtual screen suddenly appeared before him

Zhou Quan chuckled lightly, having rejected the Pistons during the tryouts. Old man, you are quite persistent with me

On the morning of the second day, the agent Philip helped Zhou Quan rent a house in Detroit, and by noon he moved in with his luggage

Skills: Vision (Basic Panoramic Vision, Basic Anticipatory Vision), Anticipation 72, Ball Sense 90, Ball Control 90, Passing 80, Shooting 85 (Free Throw 90, Two-Point 85, Three-Point 80), Breakthrough 82, Organization 75, Offense 75 (Face-Up 70, Back-to-Basket 80), Defense 90 (On-Ball Defense 92, Help Defense 88), Stealing 80, Tactical Ability 90, Game Experience 60

Detroit has undergone suburbanization, and the living environment in the suburbs is the best. The house he rents is located in a suburban community populated by the middle class. It is a two-story row house, measuring 165 square meters, with a 75 square meter garden at the back, and the monthly rent is 650 dollars. Currently, the average monthly income per person in Detroit is approximately 2,000 dollars, making the rent quite expensive.

Understood, Dad, I will hang up now

Then I will hang up first, Dad

This contract may not compare to the top five, but it will certainly rank in the top ten of the first round. Importantly, the longer the contract, the more the team values it, and the compensation will definitely be higher than Zhou Quan's draft position.

On July 27, he and his agent Philip traveled to Detroit to sign a rookie contract

He single-handedly assembled the Bad Boys, but in reality, only Isiah Thomas possessed exceptional talent within this group. Joe Dumars had average talent, while the others were merely discarded players from other teams. Nevertheless, he managed to lead this lineup to consecutive championships for the Pistons

Quality: Injury Resistance 85 (Max Level 99), Strength 86, Stamina 90, Speed 88, Jumping Ability 88, Agility 90, Spatial Imagination 71, Neural Reaction Speed 90, Mental Willpower 99, Memory 90

The basketball system has been installed successfully

Is that so? I am very honored

Zhou Jianguo still cannot believe that his own monthly salary along with various allowances amounts to only three to four hundred yuan, while his son is expected to earn tens of thousands of dollars a year in the future. He simply cannot fathom that playing basketball could earn him several million yuan in a year

After having dinner with the agent, at around 8:30, estimating that my father had arrived at the office, Zhou Quan made a phone call.

However, there was no time left. He tidied up his emotions, first reporting to the Human Resources Department, and then proceeding to the Finance Department and the Logistics Department to handle some matters

OK

There is additional information on shooting and breakthrough methods that he did not examine in detail. The data provided earlier seems to align very well with his situation, which indicates that the credibility of this system's information is quite high

Is it signed?

Hello, sir

Despite feeling down, Zhou Quan quickly composed himself and extended his hand with a smile.

Zhou Qian's draft did not attract any attention domestically, and the current NBA has no influence in the country, with even no media coverage.

Dad, I have signed the contract, just wanted to let you know

On July 6, NHL Draft Day, Zhou Quan was selected in the second round by the Los Angeles Kings

He was somewhat dazed, but soon calmed down and began to examine this so-called basketball system

Renting a house, acquiring some essential furniture and daily necessities, as well as purchasing a gun and a car, along with training expenses, he only had a little over six thousand dollars saved up over the past two years, which was far from sufficient. Therefore, he took the contract from the piston and went to a bank to apply for a loan of thirty thousand dollars

No, it cannot be possible

Although I am an enforcer on the ice hockey rink, it does not mean that I am a bad guy, nor will I ever become one. Therefore, I joined the Detroit Pistons, not the Bad Boys.

Occupation: NBA Player

Zhou Quan may not be considered exceptionally talented in a comprehensive sense, but he has recognized the potential in this young man. His character, willpower, playing style, and other attributes are particularly well-suited for the Pistons, which is why he is willing to make certain commitments

At this point, he added: "However, Zhou, we Pistons have a strong sense of inclusivity. We have tough players like Laimbeer and Rodman, but we also have Joe Dumars, who is the first recipient of the NBA's Sportsmanship Award"

At this point, he could no longer offer any comfort

Rog Philip calmly reassured, "Well, going to Detroit is not bad, the Pistons, the Pistons... indeed quite terrible!"

Date of Birth: March 6, 1972

Dad, regarding this matter, please tell Mom when you get home. Additionally, in a few months when I receive my salary, I will send money home. Please let Mom know not to be too frugal and to buy more good food.

Jack McKeon and Tubloski laughed confidently, saying: "I have high hopes for you, Zhou. Your character perfectly aligns with the Pistons, and you will be the fresh blood of the Bad Boys' brigade"

"Let us leave it at that for now; discussing too much during work hours over the unit's phone is not advisable," said Zhou Jianguo

Host: Zhou Quan

As the main antagonist of the league, the Pistons have become the target of criticism. Zhou Quan joined the Pistons, and with his reputation as the most formidable enforcer in the NCAA, he is sure to be labeled as a bad boy. There is a risk that he may be used as a thug, casting doubt on his future. Compared to the Warriors, the Pistons are not a favorable choice.

Hey

He said: "Mr. McCloskey, this contract shows us the sincerity of the Pistons, so let us discuss the details of the contract formally after the NHL draft"

Can I deceive you? Zhou Quan said with a smile

Hey

The system will officially launch during the host's first NBA regular season game

"Week, sounds pretty good."

At this moment, a slightly overweight elderly white man approached with a smile and extended his large hand towards Zhou Quan

After the first exchange between the two had concluded, Rog Philip began to communicate with McCloskey

Dad, otherwise why would I interrupt my studies?" Zhou Quan said with a smile

What is this strange thing

Position: Organizational Defender

It is evident that the young man he has chosen is someone with ideas and opinions of his own

Mikloski is also well aware that Zhou Quan is not exclusively tied to the NBA; the NHL draft is about to begin, so he must demonstrate sincerity in order to sign a contract with Zhou Quan

"I understand, Dad," Zhou Quan quickly replied

Weight: 95 kilograms

... ...

Take care of yourself outside, Xiao Quan

You and my mother should pay more attention to your health. This year during the holidays, I want to train more. I haven't had time to go home due to my studies. I will come back to see you next summer

He is from Hunan, and his family is a half-side household. His father, Zhou Jianguo, is an ordinary civil servant in CS City, while his mother, Lin Yufen, is a housewife from the countryside. His grandparents have passed away, and he has a younger brother and a younger sister. During his studies abroad, he borrowed from all the relatives and friends in his family, which placed a significant financial burden on him. This is also the most important reason for his participation in the ice hockey team

Height: 185 centimeters (bare height)

Yet he continues to support his son's choices as always, just as he did when his son wanted to study in the United States, when he sold everything he had to provide full support.

The 3 + 1 contract has a total value of 7.3 million USD, with a starting salary of 1.35 million USD, 1.65 million USD in the second year, 1.95 million USD in the third year, 2.35 million USD in the fourth year, and a player option in the final year

Whether in terms of treatment or contract, he has shown great sincerity. He does not wish for Zhou Quan to give up on the Pistons in favor of the NHL

Zhou Quan nodded and said: "Qiao Doumas is a good person; he is an exception among the bad boys' gang and deserves respect. However, I am not him"

Houses in the slums of the city center are indeed very cheap, but it is quite chaotic there. Detroit is one of the cities in the United States with the highest crime rates, and it is not safe for a person of Asian descent to live there

Wingspan: 200 centimeters

In terms of team status, Zhou Quan has directly entered the important rotation lineup, becoming the primary backup for the "Smiling Assassin" Thomas, as well as the backup for the shooting guard position. During his rookie season, his playing time is expected to be between 25 and 30 minutes. If he performs well, he will have the opportunity to start in the event of injuries on the guard line.

Jack McClusky was taken aback, staring at Zhou Quan for several seconds, before finally nodding and saying: "Alright, you are the bravest knight, not a bad guy, I misspoke just now"

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