Welcome to the Pro League Episode 8

Episode 8 · 80 episodes · Zane Hayes, Kristen, DeMarcus

Episode 8 recap

Reporters question Darius and Zane Hayes before the draft. Zane learns the Los Angeles red-and-blue team traded for the number one pick. The commissioner announces Zane as the top overall pick. Facing media skepticism about the trade, Zane promises to rule Los Angeles and challenges Black Snake. Next, he turns down a shoe deal to demand cut-of-sales royalties. Finally, his system orders him to score thirty points against Celtics #34 (The Truth).

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Episode 8 scene by scene

00:00: Pre Draft Media Session
Reporters interview Darius and Zane Hayes before the draft event. Zane tells everyone that the top pick belongs wherever he stands. He insists Chicago loses out if they pass on him.
00:24: Breaking News in the Suite
A blonde assistant rushes into Zane's luxury suite with breaking trade news. The Los Angeles red-and-blue squad shipped away their franchise center and draft assets to Chicago. Zane smiles at the roster overhaul.
00:53: The First Overall Pick
The league commissioner takes the stage at the 2008 draft ceremony. He calls Zane Hayes as the top selection for Los Angeles. Zane shakes his hand and tells him to polish the championship trophy.
01:06: Challenging the City's Icon
A red-haired reporter questions if trading the roster away for Zane was smart. Zane fires back immediately. He states Los Angeles will know its true master within one year and calls out Black Snake.
01:22: Rejecting the Shoe Contract
A shoe company executive presents a seven-year contract worth ninety million dollars. Zane flatly turns it down. He demands a share of sneaker sales, claiming the initial offer will not even cover his shoelaces later.
01:41: Opening Night System Quest
Inside his high-rise apartment, Zane looks out at the city skyline. His system assigns a quest for opening night against the Celtics. He must score over thirty points and directly score on Celtics #34 (The Truth).

Key lines from episode 8

“状元签在谁手里不重要，重要的是，我在哪里，哪里就是王座。如果芝加哥队不选我，那是芝加哥的损失，不是我的遗憾。”
Zane Hayes · Zane answers reporters during the pre-draft press conference alongside Darius.

“总裁先生，准备好把奥布莱恩杯擦亮吧，我很快就会去拿。”
Zane Hayes · Zane meets the commissioner on stage after being selected first overall.

“正因为我还没打，你们现在签约才是最便宜的。等我拿了MVP，这个价码，连我的鞋带都买不起。”
Zane Hayes · Zane rejects the shoe executive's ninety-million-dollar endorsement offer.

“在这个联盟里，我就是唯一的真理。”
Zane Hayes · Zane accepts the system quest targeting Celtics star #34.

How episode 8 ends

Zane accepts the system mission from his apartment window at night. To unlock the Emperor's Eye, he must drop thirty points against the defending champions and score on Celtics #34 (The Truth). Can Zane outplay the veteran Boston defense in his very first professional appearance, or will the champions shut him down?