Allen's experience moved Dai Li a little, and when he heard about the millions of medical bills, Dai Li was even more surprised.
What Allen is talking about is green US dollars!
Dai Li knew that surgery for congenital heart disease does cost a lot of money. In China, the cost ranges from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of thousands. In comparison, millions of dollars is simply an astronomical figure.
In the United States, an annual income of between US$50,000 and US$80,000 is considered middle class. For the middle class in the United States, it would take ten to twenty years without food or water to save millions of dollars. For low-income groups or poor households, it is simply impossible for them to earn millions of dollars.
Playing well and becoming an NBA star has really become Allen's only way to save his sister.
"Allen, if you really can't find a suitable university, have you ever considered playing in a foreign country first. For example, many NBA players will go to Europe to hunt for gold. Although the salary in the European league is not as good as that in the NBA, It's impossible to have a big contract worth hundreds of millions, but it's possible to earn millions," Li Dai said.
"I have also considered playing overseas, but I am currently on parole. According to the parole regulations, I am not allowed to go abroad, so I can only stay in China." Allen sighed.
Dai Li nodded. With Allen's current situation, if he wants to become a star, he can only go to college and then participate in the NBA draft.
However, for now, it seems that this only way has been blocked.
"Allen, don't give up, maybe there is still a chance." Li Dai continued: "If there is no chance, we can still create opportunities!"
…
Adidas basketball training camp is coming to an end.
On the last day of the training camp, a game will be held. This is not so much a game as a stage for athletes to show themselves.
Compared with the sporadic scouts or college coaches who came to the scene during the training camp, this last game will attract more attention. All coaches from famous schools in California will definitely be present, as well as some from the Eastern Conference. The coaches who are studying fly to Los Angeles specifically to see and examine their favorite athletes.
This is like a Victoria's Secret show. It takes a long time to prepare in advance. The media constantly releases all kinds of news, arousing people's expectations and speculations. And until the last day, the entire fashion industry gathers together for a long time. The leg models also showed their most beautiful side on the catwalk.
…
David Mills, the head of the AP Training Center, held a list in his hand and carefully checked to see if anyone had been missed.
Listed on the list are the names of coaches from prestigious schools, scouts from NBA teams, and famous basketball reporters.
The AP Training Center has invited people on the roster, and Mills hopes they can come to watch the final game. For this reason, the AP Training Center is even willing to reimburse their travel expenses, food and accommodation expenses.
A basketball training camp of this nature is a stage play in itself. It is meaningless to have only actors. It also needs the support of the audience. And those coaches from famous schools and NBA scouts are obviously the cutest audiences. A report by a famous basketball reporter can also improve the quality of the training camp by several levels.
At this moment, the secretary knocked on the door and walked in.
"Mr. Mills, there is a Mr. Li who wants to see you. He is a member of the foreign inspection team." The secretary said.
"Mr. Li? Okay, let him in." Mills said.
Tens of seconds later, Dai Li arrived at Mills' office.
"I'm very sorry to disturb you, Mr. Mills. My name is Dai Li." Dai Li introduced himself first.
"Hello, Mr. Li. What can I do for you?" Mills continued: "If possible, I hope I can keep the story short. My time is precious."
"Okay, I'm here to ask you, I hope you can give Allen Hampton a chance." Li Dai directly stated his purpose.
"Allen Hampton, I seem to have heard this name somewhere." Mills frowned and thought.
"It's that high school student in Virginia." Dai Li said immediately.
"I remembered, it was that bad boy! He missed our training camp, and his mother came to see me before!" Mills made a look of realization, and then continued: "Mr. Li, don't you Do you think you came a little too late? Our training camp is about to end. If you want to intercede with that bad boy, you should have arrived a dozen days earlier."
"Mr. Mills, you misunderstood me. I hope that on the last day of the game, you can give Allen Hampton a chance to play." Li Dai said.
"Mr. Li, did I hear you correctly? Allen Hampton did not participate in our training camp! How could he participate in our last day's game?" Mills said, shaking his head.
"Mr. Mills, don't let reporters refuse. This proposal of mine will be beneficial to the AP Training Center." Dai Li said.
"Is it good for us? Well, you piqued my interest." Mills finally sat upright, crossed his hands, and looked like he was listening.
Dai Li asked: "First of all, I want to know, how much do you know about Allen Hampton?"
"I have heard about him, a talented athlete in Virginia, a double star in football and basketball among Virginia high school students. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the number one high school student in Virginia." Mills continued: "It's just that he is here There was some trouble outside, there were fights, and I heard that he was sentenced to prison."
"But he really has no talent. If it weren't for his criminal record, I think he would be the most sought-after high school student athlete this year, right?" Li Dai said.
Mills nodded, not denying it.
Dai Li continued: "Mr. Mills, I remember you said something, the ultimate goal of your training camp is for athletes to show themselves, right?"
"This is what our sponsors want to see. Of course we have to meet the requirements of our customers." Mills did not answer directly, but it was equivalent to acquiescence.
“Then adding Allen Hampton on the last day of the game is equivalent to having one more player to show himself, and it is also equivalent to providing one more choice for the scouts and coaches who come here. The AP training center did not devote any training resources to this. All you have to pay is to give him a few minutes of playing time. This is almost a zero-cost investment for you."
"If Allen Hampton is spotted by a famous school coach, or by an NBA scout, or is written into a column of a well-known sports reporter, this will obviously be beneficial to the AP Training Center. . In exchange for a chance to win the lottery at zero cost, Mr. Mills, do you want to give it a try?"
Dai Li had already thought up what he said yesterday, revised it several times using translation software, and then memorized it, so when he faced Mills today, he said it very smoothly.
Mills was lost in thought. From a businessman's point of view, what Li Dai said made sense, especially the last sentence, "zero cost in exchange for a chance to win the lottery", which moved Mills even more. This is equivalent to going for a walk with a full stomach. If you can find money, you will make a profit, and if you can't find money, you will not lose.
"Mr. Li, you convinced me." Mills finally said: "I will inform Coach Hyde and give Allen Hampton five minutes of playing time. I hope he can have a good performance!"
Mills' answer made Li Dai secretly clench his fists. He knew that Allen's opportunity had come!