On June 24, the annual NBA draft was held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and was broadcast nationwide by ESPN. NBA teams took turns selecting American college basketball players and other draft-eligible players (including international players).
Select rookies from among the players.
All the rookies who signed up have the vision of entering the highest level of basketball, realizing the value of life, and completing a leap in status and class.
All teams in the league also hope to select from these talented players role players who are suitable for the team's system, elite players who can help the team go further, and core players who can lead the team to rebirth.
NBA is the dream of all basketball players. It not only has the highest level of competition, but also has the highest salary and the highest exposure in the basketball world. Once you become an NBA player, even if you are a water cooler player, you are already one of the best in the world.
One of many players.
However, these more than 400 players are in rapid circulation. Most players only make an appearance in the NBA and are updated very quickly. Only a few can stay in the league for more than five years.
Fan Xi sat in front of the TV, watching the camera glide over the faces of this year's popular rookies one by one, muttering in her heart: I wonder some are happy and some are sad.
The draft is a highly dramatic place. Every year, unpopular rookies make counterattacks, and popular rookies fail. Many complex emotions are invisible under the gaze of the cameras.
"It feels like I'm in Dongguan."
Chen Ye sat behind Fan Xi, and he lost no time in showing off his unique insights.
Fan Xi had not been baptized by Dongguan culture, and Lu Yuan was also very surprised. He asked Chen Ye: "Is there also an NBA draft in Dongguan?"
"There is another kind of talent show. If you go back to China, I can take you to experience it. It is a real paradise." Chen Ye said with a look of aftertaste.
This aroused Lu Yuan's yearning, and then Lu Yuan asked him: "Where did you and Dr. Lace go last night? Why did you only come back this morning?"
"It's...just to have some academic discussions and share each other's clinical experience as doctors." Chen Ye said with a slightly embarrassed but serious face.
Um?
Fan Xi felt like something was wrong.
At this time, Chen Ye quickly changed the subject: "Boss, when were you selected in the draft?"
When Chen Ye asked, Fan Xi was instantly embarrassed.
Lu Yuan, who was next to him, suppressed a smile and said: "The 60th pick in last year's draft was Dwayne Collins, and the boss's name is after Collins."
oh!
"That's it, I understand."
Chen Ye nodded, he finally became literate: "It's just that he has lost his reputation."
Ahem.
Fan Xi coughed, but Lu Yuan beside him couldn't hold back the smile on his lips and burst out.
After a long and complicated introduction, the draft finally began. David Stern walked onto the stage with enthusiastic steps and announced the Cleveland Cavaliers' first overall selection in his iconic voice.
Kyrie Irving, a point guard from Duke University who is 1.88 meters tall.
This name did not exceed everyone's expectations. It seemed that only Irving's seat was the most stable this time. There were some cheers at the scene.
Kyrie Irving walked onto the stage excitedly, wearing a Cavaliers hat.
This is Cleveland's first No. 1 pick since LeBron James, and many people's expectations are pinned on this young guard.
"I know everyone is looking forward to what I will do next in Cleveland, and yes, I will do it. Just like in the last second of Game 5 of the Finals last season, that man shook, spun, and stepped back.
A three-pointer shot from the spot.”
When Kyrie Irving was interviewed by ESPN media in the audience, he expressed his attitude very forcefully.
This is obviously a tribute to Fanci, and of course it is also a provocation to James.
His answer made the TV host scream.
Fan Xi raised her eyebrows.
Lu Yuan, who was next to him, muttered: "This little guy is indeed a person who is good at creating topics. His words will tie you, James and him together. I think you should be prepared for such remarks next."
There will be more, and he will keep hitting on you and James."
Fan Xi spread his palms and smiled: "I don't care, the sad one is Mr. James."
Hahaha!
Lu Yuan smiled heartily.
At this time, NBA Vice President Adam Silver quickly walked onto the stage. His expression was not as relaxed as David Stern's, and the smile on his face was stiff.
He said: "Announcement of a three-party transaction. The Lakers sent Fansheed, Mike Dunleavy (sign-and-trade, 3 years, 25 million US dollars), an unprotected first-round pick in 2012, and acquired Chris Paul from the Hornets in 2012.
The second-round pick of the year. The Los Angeles Clippers sent Eric Gordon, Kaman, Aminu and an unprotected first-round pick in 2012 (obtained from the Timberwolves trade) to acquire Jake Fan, Mike Dunleavy, and the Hornets in 2013
A second-round pick in 2012. The Hornets sent Chris Paul, a 2012 second-round pick, and a 2013 second-round pick. Acquired Gordon, Kaman, Aminu, and the Lakers' 2012 first-round unprotected pick in 2013.
The Timberwolves have unprotected draft picks this year.”
boom!!!
As soon as this sentence was finished, the entire draft conference was in an uproar. The rookies in suits and ties in the front were whispering to each other, and the audience in the back were all in disbelief. The camera swept over, and many people even held their heads.
Adam Silver's words did not hesitate to drop a shock bomb on the scene.
And the explosion point of this shock bomb is in the City of Angels.
It caught everyone in Los Angeles off guard, and overnight, the situation changed.
The miracle son of the Lakers, the greatest rookie legend in history, the toughest Finals mvp undrafted player in history, he was actually traded. Although he is still staying in Los Angeles, he will wear the Clippers jersey next season.
Jersey.
Fan Xi listened to the exclamations coming from the TV. He slowly closed his eyes. His body leaned back unconsciously, and all the past events resurfaced in his mind.
The Lakers days replayed in his mind like a movie slideshow.
It was finally settled in the final victory in the finals.
He has no regrets.
He shouldn't be the one who deserves regrets.
Fan Xi slowly opened his eyes, and the TV was still exclaiming about this shocking deal.
Fan Xi clenched her fists: Jenny Buss, the counterattack has officially begun.
At this time, the ESPN expert on TV said eloquently: "This is an unexpected, but reasonable deal. When I first heard about it, like everyone else, my heart felt like it was being strangled.
, after all, no Finals MVP has ever been traded so easily. However, if you think that the Finals MVP is Jack Fan, it is easy to explain."
"Jake Fan is not a superstar in the traditional sense. He has never proven his status. Before that series, he was only the No. 3 player in Los Angeles at most. He only became the No. 3 player after Kobe Bryant and Gasol were injured.
Rising."
"Furthermore, combined with so many tidbits about him, as well as news about his rejection of science and surgical treatment, we can conclude that he is not the kind of superstar who deserves to be trusted."
"It is understandable that the Lakers chose to sell him at this time. It was to maximize their profits. Moreover, what he got was a true superstar, the proven first point guard in active service, Chris Paul."
"Chris Paul has had a long-standing feud with the Hornets. He has been complaining that he has not received help. He does not want to continue to fight alone. Moreover, New Orleans is too remote, which is not conducive to the superstar's development of his commercial value. It is not good for him.
He said that going to Los Angeles and joining the Lakers is the best choice for his career, and he will get everything he dreams of."
"The Hornets have released their space, and they can rebuild while maintaining a certain level of competitiveness. The bargaining chips provided by the Los Angeles Clippers are very attractive. Three players correspond to three positions, all at an elite level. There are still two who are not
A protected first-round pick. What if New Orleans picks a No. 1 pick next, like Cleveland did this year."
"Instead of guarding a superstar who has changed his mind, it is better to completely rebuild."
"The Clippers are too eager to get rid of their neglected role. They have always been transparent in Los Angeles, and Fanshie is their best choice at the moment, because Fanshie has a huge popularity in the NBA and can help the Clippers.
With a steady stream of sponsorship and buzz, the boat can bring many unsettled Los Angeles fans into the Clippers' home court."
"For Fancy, he needs to stay in Los Angeles. He is the son of the media and the wolf of Hollywood. His commercial value complements his charming off-court relationships, so he will not go to any other city, so the Clippers are the best
s Choice."
"However, one thing that must be noted is that the Clippers have been suppressed by the Lakers for so many years. They have a huge downward trend. They can easily swallow up the starlight of any superstar. Jack Fan has never seemed to prove it alone.
I think this is a big hidden danger. Maybe they both disappear from the sight of the fans before the season is finished? The Clippers are very good at this role."
"So, in my opinion, the biggest winner of this three-party deal is undoubtedly the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers next season will have Paul, Kobe, Gasol and Bynum. I don't think any team can compete with them.
Competing, including the Miami Heat."
"The Lakers' era of four consecutive championships, five consecutive championships and six consecutive championships has begun."
"The Hornets also got what they wanted and they are the second biggest winner."
"Clippers? If Jack Fan can prove his quality as a superstar, maybe he and the Clippers can achieve a win-win situation. However, they are a team that plays in the same city and the same arena as the Super Lakers. Do you think fans are more willing to watch it?
The Purple and Gold of Super Galaxy, or the former Finals mvp who didn’t undergo surgery?”
The commentator named Chatford was very talkative.
His remarks seemed to convince many people. His arguments were full of errors, but he dared to throw out an arbitrary and affirmative argument.
"He took the money."
Lu Yuan said with certainty: "Jenny Buss must have spent a lot of public relations money. Just wait, there will be many similar comment articles starting from tonight. She likes to do this kind of 'public opinion wins gold' thing"
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Fan Xi smiled and said to Lu Yuan, "Isn't this better? The harder they struggle now, the worse they will fall in the future."
Lu Yuan was a little strange. He asked Fan Xi: "Why don't you look worried at all? In fact, what this person said has some truth. Kobe, Paul, Gasol, and Bynum combined are not something the Clippers can compete with.
"
"Sometimes, chemical reaction is more important. Moreover, who said the Clippers' lineup is not good enough? Who said the Clippers can't compete with the Lakers?" Fan Xi asked Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan was stunned and said, "What other options do you have? What were you and old Dunleavy discussing last night?"