Just as Wayne expected, when they returned to Stillwater with the NCAA championship trophy, the small town seemed to be filled to the brim.

Although the NCAA championship does not have a luxury event like a championship parade that costs millions of dollars.

But on the way from the airport to school, the players sitting in the team bus also experienced the feeling of a championship parade.

After returning to school and putting the championship trophy in the display room, the Cowboys' legendary 2003-04 season officially came to an end.

Old Sutton looked reluctantly at the players who had created miracles for him, and was unable to announce the disbandment of the team.

Finally, he hugged everyone and said reluctantly: "Now, you can have a good rest, legends."

Of course, not everyone is gone after the team disbands.

Two Cowboys players, Wayne and Tony, who were about to participate in the draft this year and had a high probability of being selected in the first round, were called into the office alone by Sutton.

Looking at his two most proud players this season, Sutton was extremely proud.

Wayne and Tony are going to the NBA. This is Sutton's honor, but it also makes him sad.

This is where college coaches struggle the most.

No matter how good players they produce, they will eventually leave.

The coach hopes that all his players can play in the NBA and become big stars.

But on the other hand, I wish they could stay forever...

The elder Sutton sighed. This is not the first time he has trained players who can play in the NBA.

But no matter how many times we experience it, parting is always sad.

"The next time you two play in an official game, you will be as professional players.

This summer, you must be prepared. Although you are the champion of college basketball, even though you have won the Final Four MOP, which represents the highest honor.

But professional basketball and all the games you have played before are two different concepts.

It's more barbaric and cruel there. There's no concessions to you there. Everything you want must be achieved with your own hands."

Sutton spoke in a very serious manner, and he had to urge Wayne and Tony to get ready.

Because professional basketball...has plunged several of Sutton's fans into a whirlwind.

"Big Country" Bryant Rivers, one of the most famous senior players in Cowboys history, was drafted with the sixth overall pick in 1995.

In his first year in the NBA, Rivers averaged 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, becoming the Grizzlies' inside pillar and being selected to the All-Rookie Second Team.

In the third year of his career, Rivers' averages increased to 16.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. In a game against the Celtics, he scored a career-high 41 points and 12 rebounds!

The then Celtics coach Rick Pitino commented after the game: "Reeves is an outstanding basketball player. He can quickly judge the direction of the ball and then create a huge space in the penalty area. I believe

, he has the potential to become a superstar!"

After that, he received a 6-year, 61.8 million contract from the Grizzlies. The combination with Raheem and Bibby is considered to be the hope of the Grizzlies.

Rivers was very popular at the time, and his jersey sales were among the best.

Old Sutton was also very happy. He thought he could finally see his disciples shine in the professional arena.

Then, there is no more.

After 1998, Rivers, who should have reached his peak, began to decline due to injuries.

After the Grizzlies moved to Memphis in the 2001-02 season, Rivers did not even play any more games for the team due to injuries.

Finally, in 2002, Rivers had to announce his retirement. The Grizzlies' star of hope fell like a meteor after only playing three highlight seasons.

Now, it has only been two years since Rivers retired. However, few people still remember the giant that ravaged the penalty area in Vancouver.

Pau Gasol became the idol of the new generation of Grizzlies, while Bryant Rivers was completely buried in the dust of history and was never mentioned again.

This is professional basketball. Watching his favorite student enter the league from a dominant university and then fall into disrepute... Old Sutton is really heartbroken.

And Rivers is already one of the luckier ones. At least he had his own highlight period, although it was short-lived.

After most college players enter the professional basketball world, they never even have a brief peak, and they will simply disappear into the public eye and then disappear.

Sutton doesn't want similar tragedies to happen to Wayne and Tony Allen.

"We'll be ready, coach." Wayne nodded, knowing that Sutton was worried about their future.

However, as a "experienced person", Wayne is very relieved about this.

Really, don't worry too much.

The leading defender who will attack the enemy for you in the future will make many of the league's top scorers curse their mothers with frustration, and will become a nightmare for countless players.

If history doesn't bend, he will even retire his jersey in Memphis.

As for himself...Wayne doesn't know what he can do.

But if he is selected in the first round and gets the "Man of Steel" badge, his ending should not be as tragic as that of his predecessor Rivers.

"So, have you all found your own agent? Your next draft, trial training and summer training, including business operations and dealing with the media, are too busy for just one person.

Listen, you can't just look for an agent, he will have a great influence on your career. If you need it, I can help you check it."

After Old Sutton finished speaking, Teacher Tony showed an expression of "what, what, what, what, what is said."

Although Tony knew that he wanted to find an agent, he had no plan yet.

He originally wanted to relax for a few months after winning the championship, and then slowly arrange other things.

But now it seems that there are quite a lot of things to do and there is no time to waste.

Well, for a player like Mr. Tony who is not very high in the draft, it still takes some time to adapt to a pure basketball environment.

The NCAA doesn't have so much trouble, just play your game and that's it.

But professional basketball is not that simple.

"I do have a candidate. He took the initiative to contact me on the day after the finals. I have made an appointment with him to meet tomorrow." Wayne then told everything about his conversation with Schwartz.

"Jeff Schwartz? Well...he has become somewhat famous in the circle in recent years. As far as I know, Paul Pierce and Kidd are both his clients, right?" Old Sutton said approvingly.

He glanced at Wayne.

Having the physique to attract famous managers would save Wayne a lot of trouble.

Yes, Wayne is a Chinese player.

The dividends of the Chinese market may not be obvious yet in the NCAA, but in the professional circle, no one will let go of a player with such a special background.

"Yes, and if nothing else happens, Emeka Okafor should also sign with him. I think he is quite good. Of course, we will have to discuss it in detail after meeting with him tomorrow."

Next to Wayne, Teacher Tony's eyes widened.

You've done so much in just one day?

So what did I do?

Oh, I picked up the toilet and vomited...

They are all good teammates, why is there such a big gap...

In fact, Tony is doing pretty well. At least he knows the draft process, but he hasn't had time to prepare yet.

I think back then, "Birdman" Anderson announced that he would participate in the draft, but he didn't know that he had to sign up for the draft.

Then...well, he came to CBA to make his debut.

"Tony, do you want to join me? It just so happens that you haven't found a suitable agent." At this time, Wayne suddenly turned around and asked Tony.

"Ah? Together? I don't know about that. Will they sign a contract with me? Besides, I don't have any money now."

Teacher Tony, like Wayne, is old and poor.

"I'll find out tomorrow by asking. After talking to him, I'll be the first to give you news."

"Oh...then...it's up to you, Wayne."

"What are you talking about? It's just a little effort. Besides, your business is my business, leave it to me." Wayne patted Tony on the back.

Suddenly, Teacher Tony was completely moved.

Thinking about it again, I still hold a grudge against that pizza for Christmas. It’s simply... I’m not a person at all!

Teacher Tony made up his mind at that time to treat Wayne to pizza every Christmas in the future!

Well, of course he didn't know that if he and Wayne signed with the same agent and trained together in the summer, Wayne could continue to spend crazy points on him.

After so many months of accumulation, Wayne is already close to the 500,000 growth points required for upgrading.

If I can continue training with Tony this summer, it will definitely be no problem to upgrade before the draft.

It would be better if you could upgrade before the trial training!

That's why Wayne needs to keep Tony by his side!

Not only can it satisfy your own needs, but it can also give you a favor.

Isn’t that wonderful!

Teacher Tony is still too naive in front of Wayne, who has lived in two lives.
To be continued...