On the morning of the first day after returning to Oklahoma City from Indiana, Link tweeted around the wardrobe in his rental house, and then he was desperate to find that there was not even a formal outfit in his wardrobe.

He sat on the bed, looking at the messy bunch of clothes around him, feeling a little overwhelmed.

Today is the day when Link is going to sign a contract with the Rockets. However, he cannot meet with the Rockets' management in formal wear. Indeed, for a player at the Development League level, eating is a problem, so there is no spare money to buy formal wear.

Helplessly, Link had to wear a casual outfit, hoping that this would not leave a bad impression on the Rockets' management.

But to be honest, Link didn't expect that he could actually become a connection with the Houston Rockets. As we all know, the Houston Rockets during this period were almost the home team of Chinese fans in the NBA. Although Yao Ming was reimbursed again for the season, his influence was still there. Once upon a time, Link was also one of the Rockets fans.

If everything goes well this afternoon, he will become a member of the Rockets!

The Houston Rockets were in a trough during this period of 10-11. In Link's memory, the Rockets could not even enter the playoffs this year.

The Rockets' forward reserves are not abundant, and Bathir is still sticking to it, but Lian Po is old. Chase Bathinger is good at flying and tamping, but his hard strength is mediocre. In other words, in the Rockets, Link believes that he can stay with his strength.

If you can become a formal player of the Rockets in the future and replace Yao Ming as an idol of basketball fans all over China, it would be great to think about it.

Just when Link almost flowed out the flowing water, his cell phone suddenly rang. It was Carl Jones who called, and it was time for them to go and sign the contract.

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The signing has not yet begun, but the news about Link signing with the Houston Rockets has become popular all over the world.

Now, in that huge Eastern continent, people know that there is a Chinese named Link who is about to put on the Rockets' robe and replace Yao Ming's mantle.

Overnight, Link became a well-known name in the Chinese fan circle. As far away as the United States, Link also gained a certain reputation.

There is no doubt that Carl Jones and the Rockets have made great hype about this matter, and they have successfully attracted attention with Link. But it is precisely the protagonist of this matter, but they have no idea about everything.

So, when Link arrived at the meeting place and found that there were a lot of reporters waiting here, Link was very surprised.

He didn't expect that a little transparent player from the Development League signed a ten-day contract with the Rockets, which could actually attract such great attention.

As soon as he walked into the room that was about to sign, Darrell Morey, the general manager of the Rockets and Chinese fans, came up and hugged Link enthusiastically.

"Congratulations, Link, your dream is coming true."

Morey was very kind, and those who didn't know thought he and Link had always met him.

While Morey hugged Link, the flashes around him lit up one after another. Link felt dizzy, as if everything around him was not very real.

"Let's go, we'll complete the signing as soon as possible, and you can also put on the Houston Rockets jersey as soon as possible. Come here, boy, your ten-day contract is waiting for you!"

Morey said, and walked to a table. On the table, there was a contract. According to Carl Jones, he had already carefully read the contract. Link just had to pretend to flip through it and then sign it directly.

As soon as Link sat down, all the shots were instantly directed at him. Big sweat drips hung on Link's forehead. After the last game in Indiana, he was extremely nervous when facing only one reporter.

Now facing the dark scenes, Link felt even more breathless.

Under everyone's attention, Link mechanically flipped through the contract and signed his own name.

"Looking at the camera, smile, boy."

As soon as Link signed, Morey murmured quietly beside him.

Link, who was still confused, had to do it, so an extremely perfect signing photo was born.

Unexplainedly, Link became an NBA player and a member of the Houston Rockets.

The 57,000 US dollars was obtained, and the NBA's door was also smashed open. But Link always felt a little uneasy because the people around him were too enthusiastic.

"Congratulations, Link! I said I will make you an NBA player!" As soon as the signing ceremony ended, Carl Jones hugged Link excitedly, as if holding a sturdy money tree.

And what about Morey? He just smiled at Link and left in a hurry, and the enthusiasm just now seemed to disappear instantly.

It feels like he was just having a scene in front of the camera?

"Now that the signing has been completed, my plan can continue to be implemented. Let me tell you the truth. Before you sign the contract, I had received many quotations for commercial contracts, but I didn't agree. Do you know why? Because after you become famous, they must use several times higher than the current price to buy you! Cheer Link, we want to make a fortune!"

Carl Jones was so happy that he danced, but Link frowned.

"Business contract? Isn't it my top priority to report to Houston?"

"Of course, of course, I'll send you to Houston tomorrow. But don't worry, even in Houston, there are many business contracts waiting for you to sign. Tomorrow, no, maybe this afternoon, the news about you will be hot all over the world. And then, your value will rise. You will like my operation, Link. Let's get many opportunities together!"

Carl Jones was talking, and his cell phone rang. Judging from his expression and tone of answering the phone, it should be the phone call of a commercial contract.

The performances of Carl Jones and Morey made Link feel a little uneasy. He just wanted to play with peace of mind and stay in the NBA. But if the Rockets and Jones just used him as a hype tool, Link clenched his fists, and the NBA world was more than basketball, and it seemed that it was much more complicated than he thought.

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"Inspirational! Chinese youth successfully realize their dreams, Houston adds Chinese elements!"

"Reappearing China? Chinese Lin has joined the NBA ranks!"

"Morey: I'm glad Link was able to join the Rockets, and his arrival is a very good addition to the team's lineup."

As Carl Jones said, that afternoon, news of Link signing the Rockets spread all over the world. There were countless articles about his columns and articles about his experiences.

Link's parents even called and said that they were surrounded by reporters at their doorstep. Most of the reporters were Chinese journalists.

Faced with these news, Link only felt that it was fake!

He suddenly felt that he was not going to play basketball, but going to Houston to have a show. It was like a outdated star, going to a certain occasion to make some quick money, and then continuing to earn old money, waiting for the next opportunity to make quick money.

The directors of this show are undoubtedly Carl Jones and Morey. One needs higher commercial contract income, and the other needs to attract the Chinese market when the Rockets fall into a trough.

Did these two people really sign themselves for basketball reasons? Link couldn't help but put a big question mark in his heart.

Shaking his head, Link did not continue to think randomly. No matter what purpose Morey is signing himself, as long as he performs well in training and competitions, he can tear off the mask of the "Joker".

"Link, why are you stunned! Come in quickly, the supper is ready!"

Zike Upshaw's shouting made Link come back to his senses, and he realized that he had walked to Upshaw's doorstep.

After learning that Link was signed by the Rockets, Upshaw made a special trip to ask Link to come to his house for dinner and everyone celebrated.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you feeling depressed? You're going to NBA, man, nba!"

Upshaw rushed out of the house and patted Link on the shoulder. NBA was Upshaw's lifelong dream. But he was 26 years old, but he still hadn't realized it.

But now, seeing the people around me realize their dreams, Upshaw is also excited.

"No, I'm so happy. Thank you for your care and company, man." Link hugged Upshaw, the first time he had embraced a man so affectionately.

Compared to Carl Jones and Morey's uninvited mask, the warmth that Upshaw gave him was extremely real.

They fight side by side on the court and take care of each other in life. In some ways, Link hopes to continue to fight in the Development League with Upshaw.

"Okay, hurry up and go in. Mom made her best sausage pie. Tonight is your big day, brother."
Chapter completed!