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Chapter 127 Behind the Scenes of the Draft

"Tang Tian, ​​can you accept our interview?" Tang Tian and Walker hugged him and heard a familiar voice.

When I turned around, I realized that it was Zhang Weiping.

Zhang Weiping is a pioneer in Chinese basketball. Because he always likes to talk about Reason when broadcasting commentary, he is nicknamed "Zhang Heli" by fans.

He basically has to come to the annual draft, and it has been more than 20 years. Putting aside his commentary skills, this persistence is already worthy of respect.

"Yes." Tang Tian was not resistant to Zhang Weiping, and although he traveled through time, he was still a Chinese. The country behind him and the fans of this country were his relatives.

"Okay!" Zhang Weiping has explained a lot, and his usual speaking is a bit similar to when he explains.

After saying hello to Walker, Tang Tian then went to the side with Zhang Weiping for an interview with CCTV media.

There will be a special press conference for the lottery show, where media are waiting to take turns to interview them, but there is no such treatment outside the lottery show.

"First of all, congratulations, you are the first Chinese to be selected after Ali Lian and Sun Yue. How do you feel now?" Zhang Weiping asked directly with the microphone.

"I'm very excited and excited. Being an NBA player is the dream of every basketball player." Tang Tian is very experienced in dealing with such occasions.

"Yes, this is normal. In fact, before you participated in the draft, there were already many fans in our country paying attention to the NCAA. The ball that you beat Duke was the largest in the Pioneer Newspaper. There were millions of fans waiting in front of the TV this time," Zhang Weiping continued.

"Thank you very much. I want to say that you are my greatest motivation for playing basketball and my strongest backing." Tang Tian said to the camera. His words came from the heart. Whether in his past or present life, he knew that most domestic fans were very supportive of Chinese players who competed in the NBA.

"We know you were selected by the Spurs. They are a team that plays very well inside. Out and the spacing on the court are all very good. Have you ever thought about being selected by the Spurs? Or do you know what kind of mood you feel when you go to the Spurs?" Zhang Weiping continued to ask.

Zhang Weiping's question stumbled Tang Tian a bit, not whether he could answer it, but whether he should tell the truth.

"Well... I honestly didn't think I would be selected by the Spurs before, because I only tried out the Heat before..."

"Did you think you would go to the Heat during the draft?" Zhang Weiping was experienced and grabbed the voice of Tang Tian's words.

"Well, that's right." Tang Tian didn't affirm, but he didn't deny it either.

Zhang Weiping smiled at this time. He had guessed what was happening inside. After Tang Tian tried out the Heat, he refused to try out the other teams. This was probably because the Heat gave the draft promise! Now the Heat won’t choose the Spurs, and there is really no shortage of news materials for the next year!

"Because they didn't go to the Spurs to try out before, I was quite surprised that they chose it, but I think it's a very good choice. As I said just now, they play with a sense of space and are also a team-type team. I think it's very suitable for me, and I believe I will integrate into it soon." Tang Tian finally chose to tell the truth.

"I believe that will be the case, I wish you good luck."

Zhang Weiping finally shook hands with Tang Tian, ​​and the brief interview ended.

Tang Tian had just walked for less than two steps, and Thompson came over.

Congratulations to him, of course, I couldn't help but "show off" my draft pick higher than him.

It can be seen that after being tortured by Tang Tian for two months, Thompson was a little resentful!

"Clay, the draft pick does not determine performance." Tang Tian reminded with a smile.

"No, I just talked to the Warriors management, I will beat you." Thompson was very confident.

"Then let's go and see." Tang Tian replied with a smile.

The two looked at each other and then laughed.

A summer of training allowed them to build a good friendship, but because both of them were three-pointers, that kind of competition always existed.

As soon as he was chatting, Feigan came over. He was holding a cell phone in his hand. It was Popovich who called Tang Tian.

Popovich likes to call rookies, which is well known to everyone, and it is not surprising that he received a call from him at this moment.

"Dang, in order to get you, I have snatched a million out of that guy Pete." Popovich became old-fashioned as soon as he opened his mouth, as old-fashioned as Kahon.

It is not enough to tell from his words that the Timberwolves' 31 pick was bought by the Spurs for 1 million yuan, which does show that the Spurs attach great importance to him.

(Note: The owner of the Spurs is Pete Holt.)

"It's not worth 1 million if I sell me, old man." Tang Tian said with a smile.

Popovich was stunned over there and then laughed.

The scout report said that Tang Tian’s football quotient is very high, just turned 19, but he is particularly mature. It seems that the team’s scout intelligence work this year is still very good.

The two of them chatted a few more times, but they were not like coaches and rookies, but more like two old friends.

"Come to the team early to report that there are a few bottles of red wine in the basement waiting for you to drink." Popovich said at last. He felt that Tang Tian was very accustomed to his appetite and invited him to drink with him.

"I can." Tang Tian replied with a smile.

The two hung up the phone amid laughter.

Tang Tian returned the phone to Feigen and felt much more relaxed.

"I basically know the situation on the Heat." Feigan said after taking his phone.

The talent show on the stage continued. When Tang Tian heard what Feigan said, he pulled him to the corner beside him, and then signaled him to continue.

"The decision was changed in the draft cabin, and it was Pat Riley who asked LeBron before he made the final decision."

After all, Feigan is a well-known agent and has a wide range of connections, so he has already learned a lot.

The Draft Hut is an independent office that each team has in the draft, and according to Feigan, it is a temporary decision made during the draft.

The draft is changing rapidly, and it seems that Riley should finally think that the Heat need to add a ball-holding point.

But how could James get involved?

"They got on the line with Sean Battier, so they finally gave up choosing you. They asked LeBron for his opinion before making the final decision. LeBron agreed with Riley's decision and believed that the team needed more experienced forward players to attack the championship." Feigan knew that Tang Tian would be confused, and then explained in more detail.

Before the free market gate opened on July 1, theoretically, the team cannot be associated with free agents, but the regulations are dead and people are alive, so it is still very simple to get on the line.
Chapter completed!
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