Although Lin Ying had previously agreed to a trial with the Lakers, his goal was to be in the first round.

But you have to eat the steamed buns one bite at a time, and you still have to meet the scouts you should meet.

And there are actually a lot of benefits to falling into this position in the end.

For example, a second-round pick could consider signing a shorter contract, which would allow him to meet Arenas' terms and get a larger contract earlier.

For another example, if Durant still goes to the SuperSonics, he will get his wish this time.

…

Not long after Lin Ying came back from chatting with the SuperSonics scouts, Durant also came back.

And as soon as he entered the door, he clapped his hands to signal everyone to quiet down, and then he announced a "surprise."

Tomorrow, the entire University of Texas team will go to shoot the cover of ESPN's latest magazine!

After Durant finished speaking, the locker room was already filled with cheers.

ESPN magazine cover shoot!

This is much more important than any media day!

But it's not often that ESPN invites an entire team to be on the cover.

After all, the cover is only so big, and the best person to highlight is one person.

Like the basketball god Jordan, he has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, the most famous sports magazine in North America, 56 times, which is referred to as "Crazy".

Needless to say, this is probably what Durant requested.

You see, a staff member over there called them to attend a press conference, and a large number of people in the locker room rushed over.

…

After the press conference, the team members returned to the hotel one after another.

Durant may have been tired, so his movements were slow and delayed until the end.

And when he and Lin Ying were the only ones left in the dressing room at the end, he actually asked Lin Ying to go back to the hotel first!

"I'm going to meet a high school classmate. I'll be back soon. If the coach comes, please help me deal with it."

What Durant said, Lin Ying slowly raised a... question mark.

Am I not your high school classmate?

Your lie is a little more reliable. At least you have a junior high school classmate.

Of course, Lin Ying is just a little more withdrawn and not stupid.

He still understands this typical "you help me look out for the wind".

The two of them parted ways at the entrance of the arena, and Lin Ying found that a woman was already waiting there.

It turned out to be the woman wearing clothes with Durant's face that I saw before the game!

Durant didn't seem to expect that the woman would run to the door and wait for him.

He told Lin Ying to help him deal with it, and then left with the woman.

Is a new driver about to hit the road?

Lin Ying sighed with emotion, and then returned to the hotel first.

After defeating North Carolina, the next game is the old rival University of Kansas!

The two teams have met three times before, with a final record of 1 win and 2 losses. The University of Texas is at a disadvantage.

Especially when Rush played after his comeback, the University of Texas tried its best and failed to win.

Although his low post offense now poses a certain threat, Texas has also developed a small lineup style of play.

But against a team like the University of Kansas, the University of Texas' overall strength is still at a disadvantage.

Counting it all, Barnes set the team's "Elite Eight" goal at the beginning of the season, and now it's only one step away.

However, just at this step, I met this old rival again.

It’s really...enemies meet on a narrow road!

Of course, Lin Ying was not discouraged by this situation, he just took it seriously.

He and Durant's goal of winning the championship has not changed. They have both reached the top 16. No matter how difficult the game is, they must give their best.

He picked up the paper and pen on the bedside and began to simulate situations that might occur in the next game, as well as some coping methods that he could try.

But before his first round was over, Durant came back.

So fast?

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment.

"I bought her a cup of coffee and came back."

Seeing Lin Ying's eyes, Durant opened his mouth to explain.

Lin Ying nodded, he believed it again.

After drinking a cup of soy milk, it’s almost the same.

After taking a shower, Durant lay down and chatted with Lin Ying about playing the University of Kansas next game.

Unlike Lin Ying who attaches great importance to it, Durant is full of confidence in playing against Kansas.

"Relax, we are firmly in the top eight."

Durant said firmly.

Lin Ying really wants to knock Durant off.

I'm afraid this guy doesn't know what poisonous milk and a flag are!

…

When she woke up the next day, Lin Ying had some dark circles under her eyes.

This was also one of the rare nights when Durant kept him awake at night.

"You didn't sleep?"

Durant was surprised when he saw the dark circles under Lin Ying's eyes.

"Which one is Monica?"

Lin Ying glanced at Durant and then asked.

"Monica...how do you know her name?"

Durant was even more surprised.

"Because you called this name more than thirty times last night."

"Ah? Is there any?"

Durant couldn't believe it.

Seeing Lin Ying's absolutely undeceiving look, he was sure that he might have actually done that kind of thing.

"She's the girl from yesterday, and she's a basketball player too."

Durant had some sweetness on his face.

Apparently, this is love!

"And who is Rachel? You have been chanting this name for a long time, and you chanted it a full 213 times last night."

Lin Ying said this with resentment.

Don't ask him why he remembers it so clearly, because that's how he got the dark circles under his eyes!

"Are you making this up?"

Durant didn't believe it.

"Does she owe you a lot of money?"

Lin Ying then asked.

"I owe money...I...let's not talk about this anymore. You need to sleep for a while and I'll go train first."

Durant changed the subject.

"I'm not going to sleep anymore. Did you forget that you're going to shoot a magazine cover today?"

Lin Ying said and got up from the bed.

"Yes, why did I forget this? Hurry up and wash up."

Durant said and ran into the bathroom first.

Lin Ying shook his head helplessly.

It seems that the dark circles under his eyes can only be dealt with by the people at ESPN in post-processing.
Chapter completed!