With the 15+1 roster, there was only one final two-way contract spot left.
Tang Tian had not paid much attention to that last spot.
However, Dempsey specifically came to Tang Tian's estate to ask for his opinion because of it.
The reason was that he wanted to give that two-way contract to a Chinese player.
China's "Antetokounmpo."
That was how Dempsey put it.
Abudushalamu Abudurexiti.
"Abudushalamu?"
Tang Tian was rather surprised when he heard Dempsey's suggestion.
Unlike Ding Yanyuhang back then, Ding Yanyuhang had possessed the potential to play in the NBA.
But Abudushalamu was still lacking in every aspect when it came to the NBA.
His only connection to the NBA was representing the Warriors in last year's Summer League.
"Yes. He's a very smart, team-oriented player. Although his talent isn't particularly outstanding, I've been evaluating him privately for a year and found that he has the potential to become an NBA player. He's also hardworking enough. Of course, I think we also need to maintain the Chinese market."
Dempsey laid out all of her reasons.
It was clear that Ding Yanyuhang's successful example had given her confidence. She had already begun scouting Chinese players in advance.
Moreover, with Tang Tian retired, if she wanted the Pelicans to remain the favorite team of Chinese fans, she also needed quantity to make up for the lack of quality.
"He wants to come himself too?"
Tang Tian asked casually.
A two-way contract was different from other contracts. It only guaranteed a total of 50,000 dollars, which was just over 300,000 RMB after conversion.
In the domestic CBA, that was the salary of a bench player.
That was also why Chinese fans had praised Ding Yanyuhang for having backbone when he chose to venture out back then. It required tremendous courage and