Five minutes after receiving Kobe Bryant's 'draft guarantee', Snoopy met Pat Riley in the locker room. He introduced himself to Snoopy that he was from Miami, then handed Snoopy a business card and said that if he was in the draft this year, he could call him and he would arrange for the team to tryout.

At the same time, he also made a suggestion that Snoopy would be in the draft this year. His reasoning is in line with Kobe Bryant's, telling Snoopy that the two biggest things college basketball brings to rookies are to improve their understanding of tactics while enhancing their defensive integrity.

And on both of these points, Snoopy no longer needs to learn. Therefore, he suggested that Snoopy enter the professional basketball world as soon as possible to receive systematic training to stimulate his potential.

Walking into the locker room with Pat Riley's business card, Luke Bamot and the others hurriedly approached and asked Snoopy Pat Riley what he had told him.

It was not difficult to hear from their tones that they had great respect for the old white man with his oily hair just now.

"He said he wanted me to play in the draft this year. If I officially run, I call him and he will arrange for the team to try me out. ”

Snoopy said flatly.

Brian Wright suddenly exclaimed, "Snoopy, you know what? He is the president of the Miami Heat and one of the most powerful managers in the NBA. By saying these things to you, he proves that Miami has a strong interest in you, and he also leaves you a business card, which is almost a draft promise to you. ”

Snoopy shrugged his shoulders, he was very calm and thought: draft promise? I seem to have gotten more than one.

.......

He walked into the shower room, took a shower, and took the team bus back to school.

By this time, Luke Bamot, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love had officially left the team, and they announced their candidacies for the 2008 draft after the game.

This made the team members on the bus quite envious and a little sad at the same time. Because from today onwards, it will be difficult for their fates to intersect again.

Kevin Love will become NBA players, with millions or even tens of millions of annual salaries, and they will live a life of superior people.

And the rest of the group will either continue to attack the NBA. Either... I started to study in order to get a UCLA diploma and find a job that might have nothing to do with basketball.

Dugg leaned against the window, his gaze far-reaching.

The past two months or so have been replayed in front of his eyes like a movie, from joining the Bruins to now leaving the Bruins.

It's really a bit reluctant.

He touched the MOP trophy in his arms.

The phone in his pocket kept vibrating, and when I picked it up, it was still Miley Sellers calling.

He simply switched to mute mode, and at the moment, he really didn't have anything to say to Miley Sellers. Would you like to discuss with her what the French wet kiss lacks and what needs to be improved?

Back in the dormitory, it was empty. Tonight, neither Russell nor Kevin Love will be coming back.

Dugg lay on the bed, tossing and turning, nostalgic for the past and looking forward to the future.

……

"Last night, the NCAA Finals kicked off at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The UCLA Bruins came back from home to win against the Kansas Swifts. Substitute center Dugg, who came off the bench, became the MOP ...... of the Final Four"

At noon the next day, when Dugg walked into Professor Nelson's living room, he was reclining on the couch watching ESPN's NCAA news.

When Mr. Nelson saw Dugg, he quickly stood up and said in an exaggerated tone: "Warm welcome to our big heroes of UCLA." ”

As he spoke, he gave Duge a big hug.

'You were fantastic last night, you turned the game around. I'm so proud of you from the bottom of my heart, even though you've missed almost 20 classes in the past two months, I secretly shed tears the moment you lifted the trophy. Mr. Nelson said emotionally, "This is the first MOP in the history of the Anderson School of Business." ”

Dugg pursed his lips and told Mr. Nelson earnestly, "I'm going to be the first NBA player ever at Anderson Business soon." I've decided to participate in this year's draft, and I'm here to tell you about it. I couldn't continue my studies. ”

The joy on Professor Nelson's face quickly stiffened, and he looked at his proud protégé in shock, who was recently actively recommending Dugg to join the team of Mr. Lloyd Shapley, Shapley, the most promising economist at the moment, had preliminarily agreed to his request, and if there were no accidents, Dug would be able to enter Mr. Shapley's office after the summer vacation.

But.

"Why?" Professor Nelson asked Dugg: "You are very talented in economics, and I even think you have surpassed me in game theory." Why go to basketball? You know, for economists, basketball is just a hobby. ”

"I needed money, and I fell in love with basketball. I like the high intensity on the court, and I like to beat the opponent with assists, rebounds, blocks, and goals. Duge said seriously: "Of course, I will not give up my studies. I hope to return to economics after my basketball career is over. ”

Professor Nelson was silent for a long time.

In the end, he agreed with Dug's decision, and he gave Dug a serious economic topic: on the inevitability and contingency of the economic bankruptcy of NBA stars.

He hopes that Dugg will study this issue in depth after joining the NBA and write the most professional, truthful and authoritative paper.

The two chatted for a few minutes about the issue. Subsequently, when he learned that Dugg had not hired a professional agent, he recommended his granddaughter to Dugg.

He told Dugg that his granddaughter had previously worked as an assistant to Leon Rose at CAA, and that NBA star Carmelo Anthony had handled many of his business collaborations on her own.

She is currently working as a senior manager at Goldman Sachs and may be promoted to VP (vice president) next year. But... You also know that under the Goldman Sachs system, there are countless VPs across the company. She's not a quiet person, and she's getting ready to make a comeback into the sports agency space. So, I suggest you talk to her. If you can work together, maybe you can collide with different sparks. ”

Dugg nodded, he really needed a partner now.

So, after coming out of Professor Nelson's house, he made a second call to this woman called 'Daphne'.

And before that, he called Kevending and told him he was going to be in the 2008 NBA Draft.

……