Gordon Gander watched the bustling scene at training camp. Reporters jockeyed for prime interview positions, staff hurried to accommodate them, and players moved from one spot to another, camera flashes following their every move.
He was in an excellent mood.
Two years ago, he wouldn't have dared to dream of a scene like this.
'The Chosen One from the East, Su Xi, and the Chosen One from the United States, LeBron James—the two biggest media darlings of the 2003 class are both on my team.'
'The Cavaliers are about to take flight!'
Gordon Gander had a strong feeling.
The media from China made every Cavaliers player feel like a star. They reveled in being asked questions and having cameras focused on them.
Even Ricky Davis, who had just argued with Su Xi in the locker room, was all smiles when facing the Chinese reporters. "Yes, I think highly of him," he said. "He's a good guy. I believe he'll have an excellent career."
