readytorunbook Chapter 129 1 Bold Idea
Chapter 129 1 Bold Idea
Chapter 129 A Bold Idea
Polis is the capital of Indiana and the largest city in the state.
It is also the fourth largest state capital in the United States, after Atlanta in Georgia, Denver in Colorado and Phoenix in Arizona.
Xu Xuan's first impression of Polis was big!
Very big!
After he got off the plane, he took a taxi to the hotel where he was staying.
Polis is a transportation fortress for immigrants from the United States to the west and a distribution center for agricultural and livestock fur products. The transportation here is very developed, and there are especially many railways.
For example, the hotel where Xu Xuan stayed in the city center is a little farther away but also in the city. It is the Union Station of the Amtrak Company, which is also one of the oldest Union Stations in the United States.
The city center is also very prosperous. The 110-meter-high Soldiers and Sailors Monument stands in the city center, surrounded by the central business district.
The 37-story JP**** Bank Tower is the tallest building in the city, and other important buildings include the State Capitol, the Telephone Building, and the Indiana State Convention Hall and Exhibition Center.
Along the way, Xu Xuan asked the taxi to do more shopping, after all, there is no time to report at such a late hour.
The driver is a talkative black man. Don't ask why it's always black!
Along the way, Xu Xuan and Lin Yun learned a lot about the local customs of Polis.
There is no Carson because Carson has already gone to the hotel with his luggage.
After shopping around for a long time and tasting local specialties under the "guidance" of the driver, Xu Xuan and Lin Yun returned to the hotel together.
The next morning Xu Xuan still got up early to run in the morning to exercise. Yesterday he failed to run because of the delay. Today Xu Xuan did not intend to continue to be lazy.
After 7 o'clock, after having breakfast with Lin Yun, I chatted with Carson about the new team, analyzed the pros and cons of joining the new team, and set off for the bank at Mel Plaza at 8:[-] Home life arena.
The straight-line distance from the Indianapolis Le Meridien Hotel where he stayed to the arena is only about 2 kilometers.
Pacers president Larry Bird, general manager Kevin Pritchard and head coach Frank Vogel are already waiting.
In fact, if ordinary members join, "Big Bird" Bird doesn't have to come in person, but this time, in order to obviously attach importance to Xu Xuan, Big Bird also came to the arena in advance.
Coach Vogel's complexion was not very good, with heavy dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion.
I don't know if it's because of Xu Xuan's joining, or because of the 8-game losing streak that the Pacers have suffered recently!
Yes!
Just yesterday, the day Xu Xuan first arrived, the Pacers were brutally defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers at home by 15 points!
This is also their eighth losing streak since the end of November until today.
The Pacers are currently suffering from internal and external troubles. The reason why "Big Bird" Bird accelerated the progress of the transaction is to hope that the addition of Xu Xuan, a new blood, can bring good luck to the Pacers.
Yesterday's disastrous defeat made the place look empty today. As soon as Xu Xuan and Carson walked in, they saw a trio headed by "Big Bird" Bird.
"Hey, Carson, Xu, you are finally here."
Big Bird was very enthusiastic, even Xu Xuan was a little surprised by his enthusiasm.
However, Xu Xuan felt relieved when he considered that his deal was the reason why he made it all his efforts. After all, in the eyes of others, Xu Xuan was a "direct descendant" brought over by "Big Bird". In this case, " It is not surprising that Big Bird gave Xu Xuan the platform.
"Welcome to the Pacers. Your joining will definitely make this team stronger." Pritchard also greeted Xu Xuan with a kind face.
But when it was Bishop Frank Vogel's turn, it was Xu Xuan who took the initiative to shake hands with him and say hello.
"Hey, Mr. Frank, are you out of spirits because I'm late?"
Xu Xuan made a small joke.
Vogel smiled bitterly: "Can I tell you, I am happy because you are here?"
Xu Xuan laughed loudly: "Of course, that's my honor."
Big Bird Byrd looked at the scene in front of him, and couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
Xu Xuan is more "sensible" than he expected, this is a good start!
After exchanging pleasantries, Bird left first. General manager Pritchard and head coach Frank Vogel took Xu Xuan to familiarize himself with the arena.
The Bankers Life Arena is an old arena, which was put into use in 1999.
The original name of this arena was Conseco Arena, which was named after Conseco Insurance Company, the Pacers' father, and later changed its name to CNO Financial Group in 11.Therefore, the name of the Pacers Arena must also be changed this year, and the banker's life is the main product line of CNO Financial Group, so the new name "Banker's Life" was born.
But Xu Xuan took a look, the facilities in the arena were not too old, and the silver-white decoration looked luxurious.
I have already seen the appearance when it came, and Xu Xuan thinks that if I insist on a metaphor, it is a bit like a domestic vegetable greenhouse.
"This is the locker room. This is the conference room. This is the lounge"
Kevin Pritchard introduced the various facilities in the arena to Xu Xuan. After looking at them for a while, he smiled and said: "Xu, you can just treat this place as your own home. You will have time to get familiar with it in the future. At noon We will hold a press conference to announce your joining, followed by a medical examination."
"Frank?"
Pritchard turned his head and looked at the head coach, Vogel nodded and said:
"Yes, Xu, at 3 p.m., there will be a regular training session. If there is no problem then, I will introduce you to your future teammates."
"Of course no problem." Xu Xuan agreed with all his heart.
Next, I went to the team doctor's office for a physical examination, and the report came out soon. Xu Xuan's physical condition was so good!
Immediately afterwards, Xu Xuan was taken to the locker room to change into training clothes. After warming up, he had to start sideways.
Height: 191
Weight: 81 kg.
Armspan: 205cm.
Palm length of left hand: 22.9cm, palm length of right hand: 23.1cm.
Standing height: 257cm, jumping in place: 79cm.
Run-up bounce: 95cm.
Compared with when he first entered the NBA, Xu Xuan's various statistics have increased, especially his height, which has jumped directly from 188 to 191, which is a very large increase.
Vogel watched and marveled at the side, this physical fitness is strong, no wonder he can stand out from the 2014 rookies.
Moreover, Xu Xuan's height also gave him a lot of imagination. If the height of 191 is a few centimeters longer, even if he plays the second position, he will not suffer a disadvantage!
Even if it is like this now, it is not impossible for 191 to play the second position.
Looking at Xu Xuan who was exuding hormonal aura in front of him, Coach Frank suddenly had a bold idea in his heart
(End of this chapter)