A compilation of six of the NBA's greatest point guards!

Chapter 14: Reggie Miller's Guidance and the Cheerleaders' Enthusiasm!

After lunch, the three of them had just left the restaurant when more people started coming to look for Zeng Zhen.

This time, it was all men. They were all dressed very well and looked very proper. They introduced themselves as agents.

Zeng Zhen knew that most of the agents were well-known NBA agents, and he had no impression of these unconventional ones. Naturally, he wouldn't easily make any promises and politely declined.

A good agent can help a player sign a big contract, but a bad agent can cause a player to suffer significant financial losses.

Joe Smith's career was nearly ruined because his agent persuaded him to sign a dual contract.

Oladipo's agent repeatedly refused to offer him a high-salary contract extension, costing him at least 100 million yuan less.

Noel listened to Paul's advice and his $7000 million in 4 years turned into $370 million in 2 years.

There are also some players who have been cheated out of money by their agents.

There are countless news stories like this in the NBA, and even more in the entertainment industry; Baoqiang's agent even slept with his wife...

"Kevin, how did you find your agent? Is he reliable?" Zeng Zhen asked Le Fu after seeing the others off.

Westbrook stated bluntly, "My high school coach introduced me to Thaddeus Fouché, one of the well-known NBA agents. I can recommend him to you if you need him, but I've talked to him about your situation, and he's not very interested in you."

Zeng Zhen shrugged and said, "If he's not interested, then forget it."

Agents don't sign just any player; they need to have potential and opportunities to work with them. Big-name agents value their time and are unwilling to waste it on mediocre players.

Although Zeng Zhen had a standout game, it's not certain he'll be drafted by the NBA, so Thaddeus Fouché naturally didn't have time to help him.

Love offered a more tactful solution: "Zeng, you know the NCAA rules, we can't disclose agent information yet, but you don't need to worry about agents. If you really want to run for the draft, I, the coach, will help you. Don't underestimate him, he knows almost all the well-known agents in the US, he will help you with the selection."

Le Fu reminded Zeng Zhen that he was not staying at some unknown university.

UCLA is a renowned basketball school with extremely close ties to the NBA, and its resources for head coaches are unimaginable.

If Ben Holland needs it, he can probably make a few phone calls and arrange for Reggie Miller and Zeng Zhen to have dinner together.

Love's words also made Zeng Zhen put the matter aside for the time being. He would talk to Ben Holland after the round of 16 and ask him to recommend an agent so that he could start making arrangements in advance.

Zeng Zhen had just returned to his hotel room when an unfamiliar phone rang, and he instinctively answered it.

"Hey young man, this is Reggie. Coach Ben told me about your situation, and he wants me to talk to you and see if I can help you make some improvements in the details."

Reggie Miller in real life!

I go!

This coach is truly amazing.

Reggie Miller was a UCLA player, and because of that connection, he didn't refuse when Ben Holland called him.

Zeng Zhen said excitedly, "Wow, Reggie, it really is you! I didn't expect you to call me. I love watching your games, Miller Time was amazing!"

Reggie Miller laughed and said, "Haha, tell me, what problems are you having on the field right now?"

Zeng Zhen reluctantly offered a question: "Sometimes I feel like I can't shake off my opponents when I'm positioning myself."

...

Zeng Zhen talked with Reggie Miller for a while, and Reggie Miller taught Zeng Zhen the trick of "small steps to change direction" in positioning.

Small step change of direction: Slow down suddenly half a step before setting a screen, and then suddenly accelerate to get around it. This can shake off the defender's prediction. The key to this rhythm is not speed, but making it impossible for the defender to guess what you want to do next.

Zeng Zhen has been experiencing the benefits of his improved status recently.

Whether it's the respect from teammates, the adoration from fans, or the increased attention from coaches.

Winner takes all!

The stronger you are, the more resources you will acquire.

Many players, amidst all the hype, start to think they're amazing, like they're the best in the world.

But Zeng Zhen was well aware of the situation he was facing. He did not lose his way in the face of these challenges, and he needed to play well in every game that followed.

Playing well in the NCAA doesn't guarantee a spot in the NBA; after all, many Finals Most Outstanding Players (MOPs) often struggle to make it in the NBA.

But if you can't even play well in the NCAA, then unless you're Bronny, the NBA won't even look at you.

.....

After hanging up the phone, Zeng Zhen and Westbrook turned on the TV to watch ESPN.

ESPN is providing detailed analysis of the game between UCLA and Kansas State University.

During the program, a reporter interviewed NBA players about their thoughts on tomorrow night's game.

Reggie Miller told reporters, "Without a doubt, UCLA will win in the end, and I will always support UCLA!!"

Baron Davis told reporters, "I canceled dates with two women tomorrow just to watch the game tomorrow night. I believe in UCLA!"

Of course, some people support Kansas State University.

Kevin Durant bluntly stated, "I know how strong Michael Beasley is; he'll tear UCLA's defense apart."

"The Kansas State team has better chemistry and they don't rely on talent as much," said Pat Riley of the Heat. "I think they will win the game. Mike Beasley is an excellent leader."

Several prominent figures have publicly endorsed the teams they support.

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On March 22, two days later, the final sixteen contestants of the "Sweetness" competition officially began.

The entire UCLA team returned to the Honda Center, and the atmosphere was even more electrifying than during the previous game.

In the third row, SuperSonics scout Scott Hervey looked very serious. Originally, he only had Russell Westbrook as his target, but now he needed to add another player.

Zeng Zhen, the template for Shawn Marion!

Based on detailed physical test data obtained from within the organization and video footage of the previous match, Scott Hervey believes that Zeng Zhen's breakout performance was not accidental.

Judging from both physical talent and shooting rhythm, he believes Zeng Zhen has the potential to become a top shooter.

When he discussed with SuperSonics head coach Carlesimo whether Zeng Zhen had a chance to become the next Ray Allen, Carlesimo directly stated that he had no interest: "His regular season stats are too bad. Ray Allen never had a season with a 30% field goal percentage in his career. Besides, he only had one breakout game in the NCAA, which is nothing. In addition, if he comes to the NBA, he will face more competition, and he may not even get a shot shot."

Carlesimo doesn't believe every shooter has the potential to become Ray Allen, let alone a Chinese player. Aside from centers, Carlesimo doesn't think the environment there can cultivate NBA-level shooters.

Hao Wei and Carlesimo have very different opinions on Zeng Zhen. Hao Wei hopes to observe a more stable performance from Zeng Zhen tonight, so that even if Carlesimo is not interested in Zeng Zhen, he can still persuade the team's general manager, Sam Presti, to study the option.

The SuperSonics are currently in a rebuilding phase and need shooters to create space for Jeff Green and Kevin Durant.

On the court, Zeng Zhen was warming up, consistently hitting three-pointers from various angles beyond the three-point line.

Zeng Zhen is handsome, strong and well-proportioned. He was the team's superhero in the last game. Every time he made a shot, the cheerleaders on the sidelines would jump and scream.

The girls had already found out that Zeng Zhen was currently single, and some cheerleaders were already preparing to knock on Zeng Zhen's hotel door. Even if Zeng Zhen wasn't drafted by the NBA, it wouldn't be bad to have some fun.

It wasn't just one or two girls shouting, but a whole group, which made Zeng Zhen a little embarrassed.

Of course, it feels great.