"Thanks to my parents, my agent, my alma mater Lower Merion High School, and to the New Yorkers' administrators and Mr. David Stern, I am extremely honored to be selected.

I know that many of you here will question my ability, but please give me a little more time, I will prove that I am worthy of this pick, thank you!"

It has to be said that Kobe Bryant has extremely high emotional intelligence.

Bruce in the box also nodded with satisfaction.

As long as Kobe doesn't particularly dislike the New York Hans.

Bryant was dissatisfied after the workout, but Bruce believed he could pull it back.

In other words, as long as Kobe mentions the name of the New York Hans on the stage, it's a done deal.

"Mitch, please call Kobe's agent Arne Tellem and accept the interview with Wan Huaguo. Then we can come to the private room."

Like Iverson, Bruce also wanted to talk to Kobe in person.

Not long after Kobe Bryant finished his speech and walked away from his father Joe Bryant's table, agent Arn Tellem's phone rang.

It seems the call for the deal has finally come...

Under the excited eyes of Kobe and his son, Arn Tellem answered the phone.

When Hans general manager Mitch Kupchak informed Arn Tellem of the big boss's decision, Arn Tellem was completely confused.

After hanging up the phone, Arne Tellem didn't say a word for a long time.

"Joe, Kobe, there will be no more trades. The New York Hans are your new club."

Seeing the faces of Kobe and his son looking anxious like ants on a hot pot, Arn Tellem finally spoke out.

"Why?"

Kobe, who knew that he behaved like a cake-eater during the New York workouts, didn't have much favorable impressions of New York.

At this moment he wanted to know why?

Don't the Los Angeles teams want to trade for me?

"General Manager Mickey said that no matter how much other teams pay, the Han Chinese team will not choose to trade you."

Arn Tellem also didn't expect the New York Hans management to be so determined and so dedicated to Kobe.

So, you decided to stay in New York?

Kobe and his son never expected such a result. They originally thought they would go to Los Angeles, but unexpectedly it turned into New York.

Of course, Kobe's father, Joe Bryant, is not opposed to Kobe going to Los Angeles or New York. Whether it's Los Angeles or New York, they are the largest cities in the United States, and Kobe will not suffer any loss wherever he goes.

Joe Bryant knew that Kobe had loved the Los Angeles Lakers since he was a child, but now it was done, so he could only comfort his son.

"Son, it doesn't matter whether you go to Los Angeles or New York, as long as you can play well. Compared with the Los Angeles Lakers, the competition for guards in the Han Chinese team is actually the smallest. You can quickly establish yourself now, so go to the Han Chinese team.

It’s also what’s best for you at the moment, understand?”

Arne Tellem also nodded beside him.

It has to be said that Joe Bryant and Arn Tellem have an understanding of what Kobe wants to be on the team he is trying out with. Even if Kobe goes to the Lakers, he will start from the bench, so he is currently in the replacement stage.

The New York Hans are undoubtedly the best choice.

"Okay, I'll go to New York and I'll play well for the New York Hans."

Kobe is still a very obedient and honest kid. Since he failed to go to Los Angeles, he will also play for the New York Hans honestly.

Joe Bryant and Arn Tellem felt a lot more relaxed when they saw that Kobe had given up his obsession with Los Angeles. They were afraid that Kobe's stubborn temper would rise and he would fight the Han Chinese team management.

"Kobe, I will be interviewed by the Chinese side later. The reporter must say good things about the New York Hans in front of the Chinese media. Do you understand?"

Arne Tellem reminded.

"Why?"

"You are stupid. Now you have been selected by the New York Han Chinese team. In front of the Chinese, the Han Chinese team is equivalent to their own country's home team. Moreover, it is owned by a Chinese owner. It is backed by such a big market as China. It is just sponsorship fees and advertising.

The salary is higher than starting players on other teams."

Ah, there is this thing. Kobe and his son have no idea about it. They definitely didn’t expect that being selected by the Han Chinese team would bring these "benefits".

Joe Bryant is now worried about his son joining the team and reporting for it. He didn't consider this before, but now that he knows, he will definitely rush to join Qisa.

As for Kobe himself, it's hard to say. After all, he is only a high school student. He doesn't have much money yet. He mainly wants to become famous as soon as possible. He will consider other things later. Once he becomes famous, he will have everything.

But Kobe doesn't often do such things as flattery.

The key is to flatter him well, which is difficult for Kobe. After all, he just graduated from high school and he still doesn't know how to use some words.

How to do it?

…

No matter what Kobe said whether he had considered the test or not, reporters from China’s CCTV and domestic reporters came to find him.

For them, the New York Hans are definitely their home team, so no matter who they choose, they have to finish the interview first.

"Kobe, hello, hello, this is CCTV reporter Cui Kai. You were selected with the fourth overall pick by the New York Hans. How do you feel now?"

"Excuse me, Kobe, how will you perform in the new season..."

Facing a large group of very enthusiastic Chinese journalists upon arrival, even Kobe did not expect that he would be so popular.

"First of all, I am very grateful to the New York Han Chinese for choosing me. This shows that I have the ability to enter the NBA. I believe that I can improve the overall strength of the Han Chinese. As for the new season, I will follow the coach's arrangements. But please

I believe I will be at my best in the new season..."

"..."

After struggling to deal with the media reporters from China, Kobe walked back exhausted physically and mentally.

Hey, why am I so tired? This is too crazy. This is just an ordinary reporter's report. When the team reports, who won't tear him up?

"By the way, Kobe, I just forgot to mention that the top management of the New York Hans want to see you and asked you to go to the box."

see me?

Kobe was confused. Do you want to see me so soon?

Don’t you have to wait until the day you go to the team to sign and report?

Kobe walked towards the box area with a confused look on his face.

…

When Kobe was about to be interviewed, Stern walked to the stage again.

The next round of announcing team selection rookie names has begun.

"I announce that the Boston Celtics selected Marcus Camby from the University of Massachusetts with the fifth overall pick in the first round!"

Marcus Camby, who graduated from the University of Massachusetts, was selected by the Boston Celtics to no one's surprise.

After Duncan decided not to participate in this draft, Marcus Camby became the strongest inside player in this draft.

The key is that this guy is still a top student, and he will die soon. The Boston Celtics are undoubtedly the luckiest team in this draft.

With him, if Duncan is drafted again next year, the Boston Celtics will at least rise to incredible heights.

Of course, it also depends on whether the Boston Celtics have the fate next year.

"I announce that the Los Angeles Clippers have selected Shareef Abdul-Rahim from the University of California with the sixth overall pick in the first round!"

Not bad, this guy is a strong offensive and defensive player, but if he can be picked up by the Clippers, it is obvious that the Clippers have made a lot of money!

"I announce that the New Jersey Nets have selected Kerry Kittles from Villanova University with the seventh overall pick in the first round!"

Kerry Kittles is indeed thin, like a rib, but his arms are really long, his style of play is elegant but very sharp, and his three-pointer makes people feel like the needle of a mosquito piercing the opponent.

's skin.

The Han Chinese team also tried him out individually. To be sure, Kerry Kittles' performance was worthy of his selection.

But at this time, bursts of laughter erupted from the New York Han players' private room in the box area.

"Hahahahaha..."

Damn, Lakers, I'm driving you crazy, now it's time to let it go, you stole the chicken but lost the rice, lost Kobe, and now you don't even get Kerry Kittles.

Mitch Kupchak was waiting for Kobe outside. In fact, with Kobe's current status, the team general manager needs to personally greet him. But Bruce wants to capture Kobe's heart and must keep Kobe in New York forever, so

It is also appropriate to give him this treatment.

Now Bruce was the only one left in the box, laughing wildly. He laughed so hard that tears were squeezed out of his eyes. From this, we can see how afraid Bruce is of the Lakers. The more the enemy can't get, the harder I will be.
Chapter completed!