Chapter 348 Signing a Contract with McGrady (8/10, Asking for a Monthly Ticket)

Chapter 348 Signing a contract with McGrady (810, asking for a monthly ticket)

The time came to late March unknowingly, and the pace of the playoffs was fast approaching unknowingly.

The Spurs flew to Washington for their second meeting of the season.

But this time, in addition to the competition, they also have a task to visit the White House.

It is an NBA practice that the champion will get an opportunity to be interviewed by the president once a year.

This year is no exception.

Team players, coaching staff, and general manager Buford are all on the invite list.

They arrived in Washington one day earlier, and took a car to the White House early the next morning.

After more than an hour's drive, they had already seen the iconic dome of the White House.

As for the White House, Tang Tian has been here many times in his previous life, and this place is already very familiar to him.

The bus drove in from the south gate, and after stopping inside, the team members got off the bus one after another.

"This is the lawn of the South Courtyard, where the president's group photo with important guests is usually taken."

When they get off the bus, there will be a special person to guide them, and there will be an explanation at the front.

An interview is just a process, what is more important is a visit.

As far as the White House is concerned, except for some places that are not open to the public, it is actually a very well-known tourist attraction.

Some action movies in the United States, such as "The White House Has Fallen" and "Shocking Crisis", are filmed with this background.

"The trees here are all planted by the president or the first lady. The magnolia was planted by President Andrew Jackson more than a hundred years ago to commemorate his late wife."

As the only executive residence of the president of the United States for a century, there will always be many stories here.

Most of the team's attention is on the magnolia flower that the commentator said.

At this moment, Tang Tian could vaguely hear Popovich and Buford communicating behind him, and the content of the communication was vaguely related to the contract.

At this point in time, the trade deadline, the buyout deadline, etc. have passed, and the lineup needs to be changed?

"We need him to play the role of LeBron in practice. LeBron has developed a certain shooting ability this season, and he is the most suitable candidate."

"Okay, I see, I'll get in touch with the T-mac team."

Tang Tian deliberately slowed down his pace, but he only heard clearly the last two sentences they exchanged.

By this time they had passed through the state floor staircase covered with oil paintings and arrived at the East Room where the president was going to receive them. .

"The east room is the largest reception room in the Guojia Building. The remains of seven presidents have been parked here, and the weddings of many presidents' daughters have also been held here. President Roosevelt watched Japanese sumo performances here, and President Kennedy was here. Enjoy the beautiful performance..."

The staff were still introducing, but Tang Tian recalled something now.

In the previous life, McGrady was indeed the Spurs signed this season.

Fans outside thought that McGrady wanted to get a championship ring before retiring. After all, he had already played for the CBA Qingdao team last season.

However, judging from the exchange between Popovich and Buford, the Spurs should sign McGrady to play the role of James.

That's pretty appropriate to say the least.

The current McGrady weighs a lot more than he did at his peak, and his shooting hand is still there. In training games, it is really useful.

And to be honest, both he and Green are in the second position, and in the third position, except for Leonard, there is really no one who can match up with James.

After being received by President Obama, taking a group photo at the entrance of the South Campus introduced by the previous staff, and presenting jerseys, the Spurs' trip to the White House is almost over.

And just after the team finished the game against the Wizards and returned to San Antonio the next day, the Spurs officially announced a news.

The team waived James Anderson and reached a one-year contract with Tracy McGrady.

"T-Mac got a ride with the Spurs? He's the only scoring leader in the NBA who didn't make it past the first round of the playoffs."

"T-Mac hasn't played in the playoffs since playing the Jazz in the playoffs in 2008. The purpose of this signing is not clear."

"T-Mac will be eligible for the playoffs because he didn't make any rosters this season and wasn't cut prior to March 1."

...

After the news broke, the response from the United States was relatively calm, but the domestic fans exploded in an instant.

You should know that McGrady has just ended his CBA season, and his popularity is at its peak in China.

"I'm so crying, is McGrady finally going to get the championship ring?"

"This time it's not a first-round break, it's an ecstasy to the end, directly to the pinnacle of life!"

"You talk so flirtatiously, man! But I like it!"

"McGrady is the only superstar who has assisted two Chinese players? The last one was Dayao, and this time it is Tang Tian."

"And this signing is really interesting. Do you still remember McGrady's 35 seconds and 13 points! That's the Spurs!"

"In order not to have to experience the scene of 35 seconds and 13 minutes in the future, we decided to sign McGrady! (≧≦)"

"Anyway, the Spurs are the defending champions, and they are now No. 1 in the league. McGrady really has a chance to get his championship ring this time!"

"I'm really looking forward to that scene. Come on, Tang Tian, ​​you are our present, but McGrady is our youth, I hope you can make our youth have no regrets!"

...

On the third day after the Spurs announced the signing, McGrady reported to the Spurs.

He did look a little chubby, and by the end of his career, "Fat Mai" really lived up to his name.

"35 seconds and 13 minutes."

Ginobili didn't call McGrady's name when he came up, but directly said hello in 35 seconds and 13 minutes.

McGrady laughed, then hugged Ginobili.

Parker and Dio also went up to say hello.

Their words intersect with McGrady's career.

"Hey Don."

After greeting them, Mai Di took the initiative to come to Tang Tian's side.

"Yao told me that we must establish a good relationship with you, so that next time he treats you to dinner, he can let me bring a message."

Maddy came up and said.

Tang Tian stood up with a smile, shook hands with Mai Di, and bumped shoulders.

McGrady's words are trying to get close, but it shouldn't be a lie.

It is true that he and Yao Ming haven't met each other yet, and it would be much more convenient to have a new teammate, McGrady.

McGrady used the wardrobe that Anderson used before, which was quite close to Tang Tian's position.

Not long after sitting down, he slid the chair to Tang Tian's side with all his strength.

"Gangmanu said you will practice extra every night?" McGrady asked.

Tang Tian nodded, he is now completely used to extra training at night, even if he doesn't do extra training, he will feel uncomfortable.

"That's just right, I need to recover now, and we will be together then."

This is McGrady, I asked Tang Tian to train together.

Tang Tian nodded with a smile, and glanced at Dior unconsciously.

Speaking of which, Dior was also a fat man when he first came here, and now Fei Mai wants to train with him, he is destined to be fat.