"The fifth pick in the first round of the 2004 draft, the Washington Wizards selected Lee ~ Yuan from Georgia Tech!"

"Man, don't doubt your ears, it's the fifth pick, but it's not that the Wizards want to choose you. Babkoba and the Wizards general manager completed the deal, and they exchanged for this draft pick. Our plan was successful and we entered the top five in the first round!"

After David Stern announced the fifth pick in the first round, Leon Rose quickly explained in Lee Yuan's ear why the Wizards chose him.

Li Yuan understood the consequences and took the Wizards cap prepared for him by the staff on the side, and then quickly walked towards David Stern in the center of the stage.

He was stunned because the Wizards chose him, but because his final pick was really in the top five, and he was stunned for a moment because of excitement.

When he received the system task, although he felt that there was hope to complete it, judging from his market conditions at that time, it was really difficult, but unexpectedly, he actually did it!

"Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the draft meeting mission. The host was successfully selected in the first five of the first round... Congratulations to the host for obtaining a level A skill card for a chance to draw..."

The system female voice sounded the prompt to complete the task while he walked towards David Stern, and at the same time distributed the task reward.

The chance to draw a level A skill card is officially obtained!

Now, Li Yuan is more confident in gaining a foothold in NBA.

"Man, I hope you can perform in the NBA, just like Yao, and become the symbol of Chinese players in the NBA!" David Stern smiled very kindly.

It's like seeing a relative.

The most important part of NBA's globalization is the Chinese market. Two years after Yao Ming entered the league, NBA's popularity in China has reached a higher level. Now that he has welcomed such a Chinese player, it is strange that Stern is unhappy!

"Yes!" With the A-level skill card as a support, Li Yuan replied very confidently.

Um?

This surprised David Stern. The Chinese players he remembered did not write "confidence" on his face. Currently, the three Chinese players in the league, Yao Ming, Bater and Wang Zhizhi are all very low-key players. Li Yuan is obviously a bit different from them.

But then he also figured it out that Li Yuan was a Chinese player who played NCAA for three years, and it was normal for him to develop such a personality in NCAA.

This also made him have some expectations for Li Yuan’s future.

In the NBA, if it weren't for a player like Yao Ming who was trained by the Rockets as the team's future core as soon as they entered the league, and if they had no personality, it would be difficult to survive in this league.

For example, the two Chinese players, Wang Zhizhi and Bater, have been very difficult to adapt to the NBA. Until now, both of them are on the edge of the league. Maybe they will completely lose the opportunity and leave the NBA.

"come on!"

Thoughts were only a moment of time, David Stern's smile remained unchanged, and he completed a handshake ceremony with Li Yuan.

The cameraman next to him pressed the shutter to freeze the scene.

...

The draft continues.

The Hawks picked Sean Livingston with the sixth pick.

The Raptors, who held the seventh pick in the first round, chose Iguodala.

Then the Bulls signed, and they chose Rulden.

It was not until the Indiana Pacers selected David Anderson with the 29th pick in the first round that the first round of the draft officially ended. The results of the second round did not require David Stern to announce them one by one, which also means that the 2004 draft has actually ended.

However, Li Yuan and his group of newcomers who were selected in the first round need to take some promotional photos, so they cannot leave the venue directly. They have to wait for the league staff to arrange a venue for them to shoot.

While waiting, Vujasic came to chat with Li Yuan for a while, who was also selected at the 28th pick in the first round, and it was the Lakers, which means he will gain considerable exposure since his rookie season.

After all, the city where the Lakers are located is Los Angeles.

There, even just a role player can have greater exposure than ordinary players in ordinary small cities!

It can be seen that Vujasic was also very satisfied with the result. He couldn't hide the smile on his face. As he chatted with Li Yuan, the corner of his mouth was unconsciously grinning behind his ears.

"Li, when I get familiar with you in Los Angeles, I'll take you to have fun!"

He had already thought about taking Li Yuan to Los Angeles when the Raptors challenged the Lakers away in the regular season.

"Hmph, Li, my pick is higher than you. This means that in the eyes of the NBA, the scouts, I am a more talented guy than you. Wait for me to beat him in the NBA!"

Ben Gordon also came to show off. This guy was defeated by Li Yuan in "March Crazy" and then beat him face to face in the joint trial. This made him feel aggrieved. Fortunately, he finally had a support for venting in this draft. He was selected by the Bulls in the third pick in the first round, and this result was better than Li Yuan.

This childish middle school boy~

Li Yuan was not surprised that he came over to provoke. Before, this guy was selected in the third pick in the first round and went on stage to shake hands with David Stern when he passed by him, he looked at him with his neck. At that time, he knew that this guy would definitely find an opportunity to show off.

but……

"If you want to wear a crown, you must bear the weight. Man, do you have the ability to be in this position? Don't forget that you have lost to me twice in the past 3 months!"

Li Yuan stretched out two fingers and shook them in front of Ben Gordon. The words in his mouth were so choked that Ben Gordon, who was already a little proud, changed his face instantly.

He originally thought that the draft pick was higher than Li Yuan, which was the capital he could be proud of, but now it seems that before he really defeated the latter, he really couldn't talk to Li Yuan with a tough attitude.

But what he didn't notice was that Li Yuan's expression was a bit weird.

Very...shamed~

After Li Yuan responded to Ben Gordon's provocation, he felt goosebumps all over his body. He could actually say such a second-rate word. If you want to wear a crown, you must bear the weight. I will bear the mgb!

No, I have to stay away from this crazy in the future, otherwise I will sooner or later.

...

Afterwards, the NBA official staff prepared the venue. The shooting time was up. Li Yuan kept posing according to the photographer's requirements. After about half an hour, all the shooting related to him ended successfully.

"Lee, Vince's phone number..."

When he and Leon Ross left Madison Square and were about to go back to the hotel to pack their things and go to Toronto, Leon Ross handed him his cell phone, which was Vince Carter's phone number.

"Boy, congratulations on becoming a part of the Raptors. This is a good city and has a group of great fans. I hope you can play your own performance here and lead this team back to the top. I hope you can do it..."

Vince Carter called to congratulate Li Yuan, but the meaning inside and outside made Li Yuan a little confused. How did this tone sound like parting?

"I will work hard!" Li Yuan replied, and then seemed to think of something, and said, "But before this, what I have to do is to defeat you in a one-on-one challenge first!"

Li Yuanke did not forget to take revenge!

But what he didn't expect was that Carter did not respond to his words, but hung up the phone directly.

Well...is this, is it giving newcomers a warning?
Chapter completed!