Chapter Thirty Eve

  Today is the third watch

  "Stephen, what are you looking at? You're so absorbed." In the training hall of Georgia Tech University, Ma Buri was standing by the field early in the morning with a newspaper in hand, lost in thought, when he was interrupted by Mate Haplin who came in later.

  Marbury shook his head and sighed, "Nothing." He tossed the newspaper in his hand to Stephon Marbury, then went into the arena for training.

  Haplin looked at the back of Marbury with a puzzled face, then opened the newspaper to see "Champion Vicksburg Crowned, Georgia Tech's collapse is a foregone conclusion, Congratulations to Vicksburg for making history" Today's American Sports Edition headline. Haplin was stunned at first, then angry, and finally calmed down, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

  Leading his team into the NCAA finals should be a thrilling and proud moment, but Marbury just can't get excited about it now.

  It was a game that couldn't be won, the media said so, the whole world thought so, and even he himself didn't think he could lead Georgia Tech to victory again. How could such a foregone conclusion make him happy, even if he's now considered one of the best NCAA players, with a bright future ahead? The outcome made him feel terrible.

  "Stephen, would you like to come to Vicksburg? You will be the outside core player of our team. Your combination with Duncan will surely sweep the entire NCAA."

  "Sweeping through NCAA? Just you? Sorry, I've already decided to join Georgia Tech University"

  Last June in New York, a coffee shop, a Chinese man left dejectedly, an American boy left with a slight smirk of pride.

  Marbury recalled the first time he met Zhu Fangyu, and the pride and disdain at that time had all been returned. At that time, Marbury only had endless contempt for the Chinese man who didn't know the height of the sky or the thickness of the earth. Now, in less than a year, the Chinese man was about to fulfill his promise.

  Does he regret it? Macon himself has thought about this question, what if he entered the NBA draft? Sweeping through the NCAA, getting national attention, winning a championship, and entering the NBA with his head held high. Yes, he had regrets, frustrations, and confusion. During that time when he was regretful, frustrated, and confused, Georgia Tech performed poorly, ranking second to last in the first ten rounds, but then Macon found himself again.

  He is not a person who only looks back. If heaven gives him another chance to choose, he will still refuse Zhuang Fei at that time. He doesn't think there's anything wrong with his choice.

  Since no one believes we can win, I'll lead the team to victory and show you all.

  "Veteran coach of Xinjiang Flying Tigers joins NBA, Xinjiang dynasty may collapse next season"

  Toronto boss Bi Tianfu acknowledges connection with Z coach, Zhu Fei intends to rush to Canada

  "Many NBA teams are taking action, will the NCAA's number one star be poached?"

  "Zhuang, are you really going to leave Wicksen Forest?" Zhuang Fei's office mates Mark Allen and Bill Rambo looked at him with concern, this was terrible news, especially with the team competition approaching, just now the principal had personally come.

  Zhuang Fei is now head-aching to death, just saw Bitoufu yesterday and was reported today, and also had a nose and eyes. He did have plans to leave the NCAA, but he absolutely didn't think of abandoning this batch of players. He asked Bitoufu for a month's consideration time, but it was reported out now, which made Zhuang Fei completely unexpected. This has also caused great difficulties for the team's preparation, and it is clear that all players have been affected by this news.

  Zhuang Fei sat silently tapping his desk, thinking about the matter. He was certain that the news was likely leaked by Bitou to the media, although it was also possible that the reporters stationed around Weixing Forest had seen Bitou and made an association. However, when Bitou came out to accept an interview and admit to the matter, Zhuang Fei couldn't help but hate him, regardless of whether he had leaked the news or not. Wasn't this just adding fuel to the fire? At the same time, Zhuang Fei also hated his own carelessness. At that critical moment, he shouldn't have considered NBA matters and should have refused immediately.

  Good goods aren't afraid of nobody wanting them?

  "Let's head back to the training hall, I have something to announce." Zhuang Fei stood up and left the office, Mark Allen and Bill Lanbo looked at each other in confusion. What play is this again?

  Zhuang Fei looked at the puzzled and incomprehensible eyes of his teammates in front of him, feeling a little regretful. If this matter caused the team to lose its advantage, he would regret it for the rest of his life.

  "First of all, I apologize to everyone. The boss of the Toronto Raptors did come to find me, and I really did consider joining the Toronto Raptors." As soon as Zhuang Fei said this, the players in front of him couldn't calm down anymore, they all wanted to ask Zhuang Fei why, especially Carter and Szczygiel, who had just promised to follow Zhuang Fei for another two years. If Zhuang Fei left now, what would happen to them? Would they also go participate in the NBA draft?

  "Everyone, please be quiet. I know you have a lot of questions, but let me finish first." Zhuang Fei gestured to the players to calm down before continuing: "I really hope that one day I can enter the NBA as a coach. This is true, just like how players yearn for new challenges, I also hope to go to a new challenge. The NBA is undoubtedly a broader stage than the NCAA, so I won't refuse entering the NBA."

  "But that doesn't mean I've given up on the team like those newspapers said, I'm not a quitter. We haven't won the championship yet." Zhuang Fei paused for a moment, with a smile on his face, and continued: "Even if we win the championship, do you think one championship can get rid of me?"

  After hearing Zong Fei finish speaking, all the players of Weikselin Forest let out a sigh of relief, and even Duncan's complexion improved a lot.

  "Here, I announce something again." The players were hooked up by Zhuang Fei once more. They looked at Zhuang Fei curiously again.

  "Just now, the principal came to my office and gave me a contract, which is about my formal appointment as the head coach of Weikselin. I have signed it just now, so I am now officially the team's head coach, you can rest assured. Since I signed the new contract today, after tonight's training, I will invite everyone to dinner to celebrate."

  Zhuang Fei saw that all the players were smiling and he also let out a sigh of relief, finally getting through this crisis.

  Mark Allen and Bill Laimbeer beside Zhu Fang also let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this matter did not bring any burden to the players.