Chapter 10, Opening Map Cannon

Although it sounds harsh, Liu Xiu knows that the probability of undrafted players, veterans without jobs, and players from the development league making it into the NBA through the summer league is roughly one in a hundred, and it may even be lower.

After the report, Bill Duffy and Liu Xiu arrived at the room prepared for him by the Trail Blazers

However, under such circumstances, the Trail Blazers achieved 49 wins in the 2001-2002 season and 50 wins last season

However, Liu Xiu, who had been leisurely wandering around, arrived at the training ground at 8:20. Upon entering the training ground, he was greeted by a scene of intense activity and enthusiasm.

The TD Waterhouse Centre is just a few minutes' drive away, and the hotel where you are staying is also within a few minutes' walking distance.

Everyone's attention is focused on Liu Xiu's physique ... ! ... This is so unfair !

Liu Xiu entered a habitual state of distraction ... After a while, he finally regained his focus, and with a thought, he opened the system screen

The healing value surged by nearly 100 points all at once

Now, Liu Xiu can finally analyze the talent that has been unlocked with the generous gift he received after officially entering the NBA with relative calmness

Roll your sister!

No matter how I think about it, it feels wrong

Liu Xiu accepted the invitation to join this team because everyone in the team appeared to be untrustworthy, which he found intriguing

Bill Duffy, even when interrupted, remained unperturbed. This is a serious question. He pondered for a moment and said: "I do not know him well. I only know that he is not a very strict person. Many media outlets and experts attribute the increasing chaos of the Trail Blazers to his lack of strictness in leading the team. The former general manager of the Trail Blazers, Bob Swet, also resigned after the draft due to the team's disarray..."

Bill Duffy also mentioned some minor details, such as after he had withdrawn 30% of his salary in advance, the players' union's share during the salary distribution for the new season would still be calculated based on the total salary

However, Bill Duffy quickly returned to his usual stern demeanor: "Jess, as a rookie from the lottery zone, the Trail Blazers will definitely give you the opportunity to showcase your abilities in the summer league..."

Before the Trail Blazers officially submitted Liu Xiu's contract to the league, Liu Xiu only needed to occupy a virtual minimum salary space of 460,000 dollars. Once the contract is officially submitted, it will be calculated as occupying a salary space of 1,780,000 dollars.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, it was considered a report. Morris Chicks was not very talkative, yet Assistant Coach Kevin Pritchard reminded everyone of the time and place for the gathering tomorrow morning

The "lottery" and "redemption" options are dark and cannot be selected, while the final option "talent" can be accessed

Healing value + 9, from Tita-Karte

It seems from the description that one can copy anyone they wish... well, not exactly, only teammates are allowed.

He originally planned to go at a time that would not attract too much attention, neither too early nor too late

Liu Xiu learned from Bill Duffy that the Trail Blazers had officially submitted his contract to the players' union and the league, and he has officially joined the Trail Blazers

What is the effect of this enhancement... There is no need to overthink it; just wait until you join the team and try it out.

Wait a moment, I have the Heavenly Sovereign and the Black Bear, why do I need Ma Long? Isn't the one who plays table tennis handsome? Isn't the one who plays tennis imposing? ... ... The one who plays tennis seems not to be called Ma Long, what was his name again ... ...

Fortunately, it was not like the time at noon when I screamed on the plane, causing a crowd of people to gather around.

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Great Mage (Incomplete) (Not officially joined the team): Temporarily copy a specified teammate's strongest skill as a talent, gaining enhancements during training and matches. (Note: 1. The specific effect depends on the degree of match, the strength of the copied teammate's skill, and the host's proficiency in that skill. 2. Only one talent can be specified per day, and if there is a match on that day, a new talent can be designated before the match starts; please choose carefully.

Furthermore, the Trail Blazers have the potential for a significant clearing of cap space—this is the perspective of the team's new general manager, John Nash

As we bid farewell to Bill Duffy, who is currently in the busiest phase of his life, Liu Xiu still feels a slight sense of regret

Seeing the meticulously composed Bill Duffy actually displaying an expression of wanting to watch the show, Liu Xiu felt a strong desire to capture the moment with his camera

These matters may seem self-evident, yet agents often state that the majority of NBA players are Black. While some Black individuals are quite rational, a significant number, if not addressed, will undoubtedly cause a stir

On the way from the airport to the hotel, Liu Xiu has already discussed many things with Bill Duffy

The screen displays the capability evaluation of the basic information, which is the same as before, but there are three additional options next to the "simulation training" option

Open the talent section, there is only one option, which is marked as "incomplete".

As expected, the ambitious plans of John Nash, who is new to his position, have collapsed abruptly.

Is it not the case that a difficult person is not a strict person

This rookie is impressive

Surprisingly, the coach leading the Trail Blazers in this summer league is head coach Maurice Cheeks, with assistant coach Kevin Pritchard assisting him.

Generally speaking, gathering at 9 o'clock, the time between 8:05 and 8:25 should be the least conspicuous. Arriving later might be considered slightly late, while arriving earlier could mean being among the very first.

Clearly, Liu Xiu felt several hostile gazes directed at him

It is because I was selected as the thirteenth pick, and the official contract has been signed. Are they envious and resentful? What is the situation with that person named Kuntel-Woods? Never mind, it is not important. To face so much hostility upon arrival... it is simply wonderful

Liu Xiu returned to the training ground after changing into the summer league jersey under the guidance of the coach, still enjoying the attention, but this time his healing value did not increase

After the free agency market opened on July 1, the Trail Blazers reached out to the Jazz and Malone. The Jazz showed considerable interest in some of the Trail Blazers' strong players, but Malone completely ignored the Trail Blazers, not responding for several days. This morning, it seems that Malone remembered the Trail Blazers and declined the invitation.

Liu Xiu believes it is better for him to personally experience it himself

The next morning at 8 o'clock, Liu Xiu leisurely walked from the hotel to the training facility arranged by the Magic team for the Trail Blazers after finishing breakfast

Liu Xiu recalled what Bill Duffy said yesterday: "You are in a position to be selected by an NBA team, and there are multiple teams interested in you. I do not wish for you to go to the Trail Blazers, but for undrafted players, veterans without jobs, and G League players, I hope they seize every opportunity with all their might..."

After Bill Duffy entered the room and took a look around, he smiled and said, "No wonder it's the Trail Blazers, the Nuggets have all double rooms. If Carmelo knew you were staying in a single room..."

Liu Xiu has also conducted investigations into various aspects of the Trail Blazers over the past few days, but he has found little useful information online and in newspapers. Out of ten news articles, eight are negative reports. The players are performing admirably, yet the head coach, Maurice Cheeks, has little presence aside from being criticized.

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As soon as John Nash became the general manager, he hurriedly set out to undertake an endeavor that was bound to fail and would also displease the team's high-salaried players. When Bill Duffy mentioned this to Liu Xiu, there was a hint of mockery in his tone

However, the probability that the Jazz are willing to take on the contract is approximately 1 percent, and this also requires Malone to be willing to join the Trail Blazers, with a probability of approximately 1 percent.

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In fact, for the Trail Blazers, signing early to occupy cap space is completely unimportant. The team's salary for the next season has already exceeded nearly 80 million USD, so they are not lacking in this regard; it is merely an internal procedural issue.

Now, thinking about it again, if we only consider talent, players like Damon Stoudamire, Scottie Pippen, Rasheed Wallace, and Zach Randolph...! Even without Sabonis, Steve Smith, and others, there are not many teams in the NBA that have more stars than the Trail Blazers

I do not know what the complete version is

Upon seeing this, Liu Xiu became excited once again

Liu Xiu had already heard this several times on the road, and he quickly interrupted: "Bill, what kind of person is my head coach Maurice Cheeks? I feel he is difficult to get along with"

How can a person who cannot even manage their own physique be chosen in the lottery zone? Why is that?

How is hostility perceived

Liu Xiu was not the last to arrive

I have learned that regarding the Jazz, Stockton has chosen to retire, and Malone has notified the Jazz that he will not renew his contract upon its expiration. The Trail Blazers have a minuscule chance of completing a sign-and-trade with the Jazz, sending a multitude of contracts to free up significant cap space for the Jazz to bring Malone back. Even if Malone is offered a substantial salary, the Trail Blazers would still be able to clear some cap space.

Healing value + 11, from Quentel-Woods

Although the air conditioning temperature is quite low, some players are already drenched in sweat Is this due to their physical condition being too weak

Liu Xiu displayed a warm smile and said loudly to his teammates: "Hello everyone, from now on we will be teammates. In the days to come, I hope you will strive to showcase your abilities, perform well, and aim to secure a full guaranteed contract!"

Upon arriving in Orlando, Bill Duffy, who had made an appointment, came to pick up Liu Xiu to go to the hotel where the Trail Blazers' summer league team was staying

A dark, chubby man had just entered the training ground when he saw Liu Xiu launching a verbal attack, and he immediately blurted out a catchphrase in response

I sensed an overwhelming amount of negative energy from my temporary teammates ... Liu Xiu certainly needs to soothe the wounded spirits of his teammates

Ma Long, last year at the age of 40, averaged 20 points per game. I don't have a Latina girlfriend, so I'm not afraid to be his teammate...

I used to complain about the Trail Blazers, but with this talent, the Trail Blazers are simply a treasure team

Healing value + 7