Chapter 669: Pre-Season Preparation
After that, the wedding went quite smoothly. The gondola finally arrived at its destination, the Church of Our Lady of Well-Being, and Yiyang, in the presence of the priest and all the guests, placed the diamond ring he had prepared on Vignarie's slender fingers.
Inside the huge domed church beside the river, Yiyang and Vignari completed their wedding perfectly. After that, it was time for friends and family to party at the banquet on the riverbank.
The continued into the evening, until Terry was carried away drunk.
At night, when I returned to the wedding room that had been prepared by the hotel, the neat and beautiful layout in the wedding room was immediately confused by the two.
At this time, I don't know how many male fans of the admirer Vignari are cursing Yiyang with tears in their hearts?
The morning after the wedding night, Yiyang was woken up by Vignary.
"Although you just got married yesterday, you can't neglect training." Vignari said, her legs already wrapped around Yiyang's waist.
So, on the first day after the wedding, it began in the passionate "morning exercise".
After another round of fighting, both were exhausted. Vignari doesn't know how much energy Yiyang has to use, but if you give him some temptation, he'll instantly become like a wolf.
"Let's go take a shower, there's a lot to do today." Vignari sat up from the bed, and she saw that Yiyang's pants were no longer propping up, and she finally relaxed.
"You go first, I'll go later."
"Are you sure?" Vignari stood beside the bed, her body in full view in the early morning sun.
Yiyang swallowed his saliva, then nodded.
Vignari deliberately twisted her ass and walked to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. But...... There is no closure.
A minute later, Vignary, who was halfway through the wash, was suddenly picked up by Yiyang, pressed against the wall, and ......
Young man, what a lot of energy.
In the afternoon, after bidding farewell to the guests, Yiyang and Vignari also began their sweet and romantic honeymoon journey. It is more appropriate to say that it is a "honeymoon", but it is better to say that it is a "secret week".
After coming to the end of September, Yiyang didn't have a whole month to be with Vignari all the time. After returning from the beginning of October, Yiyang had to immediately devote himself to training for the new season. At the end of October, the 14-15 season will be immediately rekindled.
Therefore, at this time, there can be a week of world time for two, and they are already very satisfied.
Yiyang and Vignali spent a week visiting all the romantic places in Italy.
Journalists are always able to take intimate photos of Yiyang and Vignali on the street, and the sweet figure of the two of them can be found in almost every corner of Italy during the week.
Infinite happiness, which Yiyang has never experienced in the past 24 years. Even when he received the O'Brien Cup from Xiao Hua, even when he stood on the gangway to accept the worship of the whole world, that sense of happiness could not be compared to what it is now.
Even though Yiyang and Vignari knew that the reporters who were secretly filming them were hiding in the shadows, the two of them still didn't shy away from it.
It's a sweet moment for them, and they don't care what others think. If you want to see it, then let our happiness show you a face.
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In the summer when Yiyang and Vignali were rushing for the wedding, Cuban not only sent his heartfelt wishes and had a hangover in Venice, but also basically prepared a new lineup for the Mavericks next season.
It's brand new, but compared to last season's crazy summer, this year, Cuban has just made some tweaks to the roster.
As for the center, Gobert and Durham Porter are both unfulfilled in their contracts. The duo will also continue to serve as Dallas' penalty area patrons next season. It's just that the starting and substitute positions are destined to be reversed compared to last season. Gobert's performances in last season's playoffs and the just-concluded World Cup have made him a new star in the spotlight.
On the forward line, Dirk's salary cut and contract extension are a key to Cuban's ability to maneuver. Marion originally planned to retire, but after experiencing Yiyang's wedding, he found himself reluctant to leave the Mavericks collective. As a result, last season's salary was as high as 9.23 million, and at this time he only renewed his contract for one year with a veteran base salary, and he will play for Dallas again next season.
DeJuan. Blair's departure left the Mavericks' interior staff empty. But soon, Cuban found a replacement for Blair. 2 years and 2.08 million US dollars, a very cheap price, Cuban will be 2.06 meters tall third and fourth swingman Al Farouk. Aminu is part of the Mavericks' family.
Compared to Blair, Aminu has a stronger attacking ability, which can give Carlisle more tactical options. The three-point range he gradually developed also made Aminu very much in line with the requirements of modern basketball for big men.
Jay. Claude's departure was expected in the Kuban, and it is an indisputable fact that the young man could not get much time in the Mavericks. But then Cuban once again used a low price of 3 million for 2 years to bring Kent who played well with the Lakers last season. Bazemore was recruited. Then he used the veteran's base salary to sign another "old flyer" Richard. Jefferson to consolidate the depth of the bench. From this point of view, the strength of the Mavericks' forward line is not declining but rising.
On the guard line, Carter Sr. renewed his contract with Mavericks for three years and 7 million. No one thought that Carter would sign a three-year contract, after all, he would be 40 years old after three years. No one expected Cuban to offer Carter a three-year contract for the same reasons as before. People called Kuban stupid and said he had wasted millions of dollars.
It seems that the experience of winning the championship in Dallas has made Carter Sr. fall in love with this place and be reluctant to leave. And Kuban gave a warm welcome to all his loyal courtiers. The media can say whatever they want, and it's his own money anyway.
But at the same time, Nick. Young went to the Lakers to pursue a bigger contract, and Darren, who has been pressed under him by Yiyang. Collison also left the team to find a better space to develop. These two players were an integral part of the Mavericks' ability to win the championship last season, but with the current strength of the two of them, it is naturally impossible for Cuban to keep them with low salaries.
Although Cuban immediately offered a veteran base salary to bring back Puerto Rican guard Jose, who had played for the Mavericks for five seasons. Barria. But it's clear that Barria's arrival doesn't quite fill Nick. The gap left by Yang and Collison.
Those two were the main scoring points of the Mavericks' bench last season, and they are also the most important reason why Yiyang and others can rest on the bench with peace of mind.
Cuban still has space available this summer, after all, in the above-mentioned pile of signings, except for Carter, the others are either low salaries or veteran base salaries, and Cuban has not spent any money at all.
Kuban is not the kind of stingy boss, and he didn't keep so much money because he was reluctant. But why is Cuban still reluctant to start the preseason training camp for the new season?
This is because he is waiting for a person's reply with his sincerity.
A reply from an important member!
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When Yiyang returned from Italy with his wife, it was only 2 days before the start of NBA preseason training camp.
One summer later, he finally got his wish to bring the Italian girl into his home, and they can now live together in the name of justice.
Vignari finally stopped calling Aunt Wen Xue, and she even learned to call her mother in Chinese. Still, her strong Italian accent made everyone laugh.
After a sweet and perfect summer, Yiyang is also a little ready to make a move and want to show his strength in the new season.
Human desires can never be satisfied, and Yiyang, who has already won two O'Brien Cups at the age of 24, is also not satisfied with the status quo.
But before the start of the new season, before he can continue to kill all sides, Yiyang still has a few trivial matters to deal with.
Due to his relationship with Yiyang, BA's Guangdong Hongyuan Club had previously officially sent an offer to Moodier, who graduated from high school, to give up college and directly enter the threshold of professional basketball.
Moodier, who lost his father in the war, could only turn to Yiyang for help, because he couldn't make up his mind at all.
For a family like Moodier, he definitely needs money, desperately needs it! Joining the CBA can make his wish come true quickly.
But Yiyang told his friend on the phone: "You can't accept such a contract, no matter what, you must go to the college league to be tempered!" ”
Because of this, Moodier has never reached an agreement with Guangdong Hongyuan.
As soon as he came back today, Yiyang took his wife to visit Ellington, the darkest corner of the glorious city of Dallas!
Looking at the homeless people waiting to die on the street, the walls covered with graffiti, and the passers-by with bad intentions...... Vignarie was shocked, and it was a huge contrast to the good times she had this summer.
"It's a scary place, isn't it? Hehe, that's where I grew up. Yiyang looked at everything around him, not knowing what expression to make. Wood gave him a strong willpower, but Yiyang Ke wouldn't be grateful for that place at all!
Far away from the door of Moodier's house, Yiyang and his wife saw that Moodier's family was already waiting at the door. After all, these two people are valuable guests to them!
Since Yiyang carried the banner of the Mavericks, he has rarely come to Moodier's house. In the past, Yiyang would always come to see it at Christmas, but in the past two years, even for Christmas, Yiyang couldn't spare time. He and Moodier saw each other only occasionally, and not as often as they used to.
When Yiyang saw Moodier again, the originally emaciated defender was already a head taller than himself. It looks like a cow. But their old house looked even more dilapidated, and Moodier's mother's face was not very good.
"Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Yi. Sit down, dinner is ready! "Moodier's mother was as enthusiastic as ever, even if she was nowhere near as energetic as she used to be.
The meal must have cost the Moody's family a lot of money, as the steaks were made with the finest beef they could buy at Ellington. In this regard, Yiyang felt very uncomfortable. It seemed that every bite he ate was sucking the blood of this single mother.
"You say...... Did the club in the Chinese league make an offer to you? Halfway through the meal, Yiyang began to bring the topic on track.
"Well, $1.2 million a year." At this, Moodier's eyes lit up. 1.2 million, which is an astronomical amount for a family like Moodier!
Yiyang finished asking and didn't speak again. He knows Moodier's psychology too well, if it wasn't the fat scout Harpy who came to Wood District to find Yiyang, but a certain CBA team, Yiyang would definitely agree without saying a word.
Money, for such a family, means everything!
After the meal, Vignali obediently helped clean up the table. Yiyang patted Moodier on the shoulder, they should have a conversation between men.
The basketball court in Moodier's backyard is still the same as always, with a simple rebound and a few simple white lines, that's all. Yiyang saw several black handprints on the white rebound, and the handprints were getting higher and higher, and this rebound witnessed Moodier's growth.
"I know you need money, Moody." Yiyang picked up the basketball and dribbled while talking. "But trust me, college basketball is better for you. If, you want to make more money in the future. ”
"My mother was sick and had kidney failure, and I couldn't afford to see her. Because of this, she had to give up several jobs. My life with my brothers and sisters is almost unbearable! Moodier didn't talk nonsense with Yiyang, and went straight to the topic.
No wonder that woman looks so weak this year. It's no wonder that the Moodier family looks even more struggling.
"Didn't any team offer you a basketball scholarship?"
"That little money is not enough to see a doctor, and it is difficult to even ensure a living."
Yes, how can a basketball scholarship compare to $1.2 million? That's 1.2 million!
Yiyang knows that it makes no sense to say anything like "college basketball is good" now. It is not a question of what the future holds, but of the survival of the Moodier family at this moment.
In the past, Yiyang couldn't give money directly to his family. Because he couldn't afford to pay it back, if he took it for nothing, it would also hurt Moodier's self-esteem, and his mother would certainly not allow it.
But now, Yiyang has an idea, and everything is different.
"I'll give you $1.5 million and you're going to play college basketball."
"What are you kidding, I can't ask for your money." Moodier's answer was expected by Yiyang.
"Fool, who said I was going to give you money for nothing. When you enter the draft next year, you'll be able to sign a professional contract with an NBA team. I'll lend you the 1.5 million, and you can just pay me back in installments between the four years of your rookie contract. ”
"But ......"
"Don't be, Moody. College basketball is good for your career, and you'll be able to learn more in college. Go to CBA? You get nothing but to make you more utilitarian there! Although Yiyang is Chinese, he doesn't want to say good things about the CBA league.
Not just the CBA, all the professional leagues, are not suitable for a child who has just graduated from high school. It's a place that makes money, but if you want to learn something, it's definitely the NCAA that allows you to learn more.
Moodier was silent, he had no choice.
"Don't rejoice too soon, boy, I'm going to charge interest." Yiyang's joke eased the serious atmosphere a little.
"That'...... So which school should I go to? "Settle the money, Moodier should worry about something else.
"Butler University, no doubt." Yiyang didn't think about it, and said the name of his alma mater. Although Stevens is gone, the good teaching atmosphere he left behind at Butler University is still there. Butler may not be the strongest right now, but he is the least utilitarian and the best.
As soon as Yi Yang finished speaking, his mobile phone rang. So he threw the basketball to Moodier and pulled out his phone.
I took out my phone and saw that Wade's name appeared on the caller ID!
Yiyang shook his head, a wave has not settled, and a wave has risen? The period leading up to the start of the season has been really busy......