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Rockets bench: A "two-way contract" player's self-certification
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The Toyota Center Arena in Houston was full of people, fans waved flags and slogans in their hands, cheering for their beloved Rockets, this is an ordinary NBA preseason game, the opponent is the young and vigorous Oklahoma City Thunder, in this seemingly uneventful game, a player named Jalen · McVeigh, but with his own practical actions, wrote a moving story about dreams, perseverance and self-proof
The process of the game was full of ups and downs, the Thunder team in the first half with the impact of young players once led the Rockets by as many as 16 points, the second half of the storm abruptly, the main players of the Thunder team have to rest, the Rockets seized the opportunity, gradually approached the score, the last moment of the game, the two sides fought to 113 draws, the time was only 0.8 seconds
That's when a miracle happened, McVeigh leaped high, caught a pass from his teammate, and shot steadily from beyond the three-point line, and the basketball made a perfect arc in the air and landed into the basket with precision
"Huh!"
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A crisp sound resounded throughout the arena, and time seemed to stand still at this moment, and then the entire Rockets' bench boiled, and the coaches and players rushed into the court, hugged McVeigh tightly in their arms, and cheered
"Unbelievable! It's incredible! The on-site commentator shouted excitedly, "Jalen · McVeigh, he hit the killer ball!" He saved Team Rocket! ”
This moment belongs to McVeigh, to the 28-year-old "two-way contract" player
At the age of 28, he is still fighting for his dreams
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McVeigh's story is not all smooth sailing
Born in 1995, McVeigh has shown outstanding basketball talent since he was a child, but his basketball road has been full of ups and downs and challenges, for various reasons, McVeigh was not able to enter the NCAA Division I to play, but chose to join the Australia NBL League
In the NBL, McVeigh showed his quality and became the star player of the league, and he always had a dream in his heart, which was to stand on the NBA stage and compete with the best basketball players in the world
In the summer of 2023, McVeigh finally waited for his opportunity, signing a "two-way contract" with the Rockets, which means he has a chance to enter the NBA, but it also means that he needs to go back and forth between the development league and the NBA, fighting for one of the few opportunities
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This "two-way contract" is more of a "challenge book" for a 28-year-old player who is no longer young and doesn't have much time to splurge, and he knows that this could be his last chance to achieve his NBA dream
The harsh reality behind the "two-way contract".
In the NBA, there are many "two-way contract" players like McVeigh, most of whom come from lower leagues or overseas leagues, and may not have outstanding talent and strength, but they all share the same dream, which is to establish themselves in the NBA and prove their worth
The reality behind the "two-way contract" is brutal, these players are generally not paid well, and the security is relatively low, and they need to constantly train hard and fight for every minute of playing time in order to gain the recognition of their coaches and win the chance to stay in the NBA
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Many "two-way contract" players eventually fail to gain a foothold in the NBA for various reasons, so they can only leave gloomily, return to the lower leagues, or even say goodbye to their professional basketball careers
Prove himself with his actions, he deserves this respect
McVeigh is well aware of the situation of a player on a two-way contract, but he has not given up, but has trained harder, trying to improve his technical and tactical skills, and striving for every opportunity to show his strength
In this game against the Thunder, McVeigh seized the opportunity, and he proved his strength to everyone with a precise shot and a tenacious fight again and again
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"I know a lot of people don't think I'm on a 'two-way contract' player, but I believe in myself and I'm going to prove my worth with my actions," McVeigh said in his post-match interview
McVeigh's story touched the hearts of countless fans, who cheered him on on social media, praising him as an "inspirational model"
"McVeigh's story teaches us that no matter where you come from, no matter what you've been through, if you work hard hard and are brave enough, you can achieve your dreams," one fan tweeted
Dreams never have limits
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McVeigh's lore is not just a game victory, but also a story of dreams, perseverance and self-proof, which tells us that no matter what situation you are in, no matter how many difficulties you face, as long as you have a dream in your heart and work tirelessly for it, you will be able to create miracles
In the competitive arena of the NBA, McVeigh's story may be just a microcosm, and there are many players like him, who are unknown but always strive for their dreams, they may not have a dazzling halo, but their spirit is also worthy of our learning and respect
McVeigh's story continues, his NBA journey has only just begun, and there is reason to believe that the 28-year-old player on a two-way contract will continue to write his own legacy
Postscript:
McVeigh's story has sparked people's attention and thinking about the "two-way contract" players, these players, who have also been the best in their respective fields, also have basketball dreams, eager to show their talents on the NBA stage, and the cruelty of reality has forced them to face more challenges and pressures
We look forward to more players like McVeigh in the future, with their own efforts and sweat, to break the shackles of fate and realize their basketball dreams, and also hope that all sectors of society can give more attention and support to these players, so that they can walk more firmly and calmly on the road of chasing their dreams
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