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Chapter 85 [Draft night, one mountain and two tigers]

June 6 at 26:7 p.m. ET.

Fans and friends turned on the ESPN channel and saw that ESPN was entering the NBA draft scene. They set up a studio in the Madison Garden Theater.Famed sportscaster Mike Thirico sits on the far right, flanked by three other basketball analysts: David Aldridge, Greg Anthony, and Tony Dungy.

They have been busy working in the arena since the afternoon.Before the official broadcast, their reporters also interviewed materials everywhere. People can see video highlights of the Green House players on TV, and these commentators are analyzing them one by one.

Suzy was analyzed in the eighth.

He was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick in the latest ESPN draft projections.

Mike Thirico was enthusiastic: "Jack is a different player. He left a legend at Syracuse University. He helped Syracuse University win its first championship in history and was elected MOP. He has a super strong Strength, his one-on-one defense against the center in the finals stage is the key to his success. The last person to do this is Magic Johnson, who is also the MOP of the NCAA. Can he reproduce the legendary career of Magic Johnson?"

The voice of Mike Thirico has magic power. He is the ace commentator of ESPN. He is more famous in the football field.

He worked very hard when he introduced Su Xi.Because he is a senior at Syracuse University.

In the United States, the relationship between alumni is very close. If there is a job opportunity, the senior will not hesitate to give the opportunity to the junior, not to someone with more ability.They don't even need to know each other, just see the name of their alma mater from the resume, and that's it.

Greg Anthony sang a different tune.He plays the role of critic, just like when introducing other players, some people praise positively and others criticize negatively.But he criticized very vigorously: "The NCAA is completely different from the NBA. His strength can withstand the center in the NCAA, but in the NBA, he can't stand it. Moreover, the victory of the NCAA is very accidental. In the NBA, all players will Well researched. I think every team in the NBA has his profile now, so... I don't think he gets picked in the lottery, I think he'll be No. 16, Boston Celtics Need a strong point guard to pair with their Paul Pierce, Anthony Wall."

Greg Anthony is a former NBA player. He was also known for his strength in his early years. He is an excellent defender. His career highlight moment served as a point guard and defensive specialist for the Knicks, representing Pat Riley's tenacious Knicks. Defensive reputation.Now working as a TV analyst for ESPN.

The reason why he criticized so strongly was because he was a graduate of the University of Nevada, and his junior Marcus Banks was beaten up by Su Xi recently, and he wanted to support his junior.

After the two finished speaking, ESPN played the screen of their interview with Su Xi backstage in the afternoon.

"Jack, you are about to participate in the draft, how do you feel?" ESPN's senior female reporter Cassidy interviewed Su Xi at a small table.

"It feels good." Su Xi replied.

"Do you expect to be drafted by any team?"

"No."

"What do you think you can bring to the NBA by joining the NBA?"

"I don't know, I haven't entered the NBA yet. However, I will still continue my work in the NCAA. I will find talents to match up. I like to play against talents. There is no place where there are more basketball talents than the NBA." Su Xi said.

After Su Xi finished playing this part.

The camera scanned the 'green house' below again.

Su Xi was sitting at a round table, and he was chatting with James' mother at the next table, looking very happy.

At this time, David Stern walked onto the stage. He welcomed everyone with a smile that has been the same for ten years, and officially opened this year's draft.Then, as is customary, he gave the Cavaliers five minutes to pick.

The whole world knew the Cavaliers would take LeBron James.

These 5 minutes are more like giving ESPN water time. They pretend to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, because it seems that only Cameron is qualified to fight against James.

After discussing for about 4 and a half minutes, David Stern returned to the stage.

He holds the Cavaliers envelope.

He walked to the front of the stage and announced loudly: "In the 2003 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first pick selected: LeBron James. From..."

James, who was wearing a white suit, stood up. He buttoned the baggy suit. He hugged his mother next to him, then hugged his agent, and his good friend Frank.

Then, under the gaze of the camera, he came to Su Xi's table, and he and Su Xi also hugged: "Jack, it's your turn soon."

"Congratulations, LeBron." Suzy congratulated James.

James put on a baseball cap representing the Cavaliers, he walked onto the stage, he shook hands with David Stern, and David Stern patted his arm, expecting a lot from him.

After all, this is the most powerful high school student in the history of the basketball circle. He has shown super commercial value before entering the league. He has won an unprecedented 7-year 9200 million dollar sneaker endorsement contract.David Stern hopes he can help the NBA become more successful.

LeBron James walks off the field to be interviewed.

Su Xi yawned at this time.He suddenly felt that waiting became difficult, and Carmelo Anthony not far away seemed a little anxious.

He doesn't know what kind of pick Detroit will make, and although the second pick is higher, he still hopes to go to Denver.

In fact, at this time, the Detroit Pistons' trade war room was also in chaos.

Their phones kept ringing, with general manager Joe Dumars frowning, hesitant to put a name on paper.

Is it Carmelo Anthony or Milicic.

He discussed with the head of the scouting department and the executive president.

Then he asked the team's new head coach, Larry Brown.

Larry Brown rubbed his temples and said, "I'm not interested in rookies. Whether it's Carmelo Anthony or Dakomilicic, they're not to my liking. If it were me, I'd just pick the lamb." Su Xi. Anyway, this second pick is a pie from the sky."

Larry Brown's nonchalant and indifferent attitude made Dumars frown.

How could it be used casually just because this position is a pie that fell from the sky?

He weighed it over and over again: "Pick the big European man."

Five minutes later on TV, David Stern stepped onto the stage and announced that the Detroit Pistons had selected talented center Dakomilicic from Serbia.

This caused some boos from the scene.

But this does not prevent the young white teenager Milicic from wearing a Pistons baseball cap and walking up with a smile on his face.

Another 5 minutes passed.

David Stern announces Denver Nuggets selection.

No suspense, Carmelo Anthony.

Anthony smiled sweeter than a melon.After he hugged his family and his agent, he made a half-circle and walked to Su Xi's desk. He hugged Su Xi and said, "Jack, it's your turn soon."

"Thank you, congratulations, Anthony. You will have a perfect career." Su Xi patted the back of Anthony's head and said in his ear.

Anthony put on a Nuggets hat and walked onto the stage.

After a set of procedures, it took another 5 minutes.

David Stern steps up to announce Toronto Raptors' decision: Chris Bosh.

At this moment, Su Xi lowered his head and rubbed his temples. He felt his heartbeat seem to be accelerating, and he became more and more nervous, just like waiting for the report card to be issued.

Huang Xiaoman reached out and touched his thigh, telling him to relax.

At this time, Pat Riley was pacing back and forth in the room, and he was called the fortune teller.He is very tangled now, he doesn't know whether to choose Dwyane Wade or Su Xi.

Although Su Xi has never been in touch with Pat Riley, nor has he gone to Miami for a trial training.But Suzy has been on Pat Riley's radar.

Pat Riley is not only a brilliant manager, but also a legendary head coach.He started a flashy showtime with the Lakers and built solid defensive lineups in New York and Miami.

The reason why he swayed on Wade and Su Xi.It is because he not only took a fancy to Wade's gorgeous breakthrough skills and offensive talent, but also took a fancy to Su Xi's mature and steady defense and tenacious will to fight.

Both players have hidden dangers: Wade has an injury risk. He suffered a serious injury in his sophomore season and lost his meniscus.But he didn't show signs of physical decline in all games.

Su Xi is too mysterious. Except for strength and explosive power, his other talents seem to be average.Pat Riley saw Su Xi's promotional video on channel 974 last night. He felt that Su Xi was much stronger, whether it was talent or offense, but he was not sure if it was the reason for the speeding up of the screen.

Shen Suanzi closed his eyes and thought for the last 35 seconds.In the end he made a decision: "Dwyane Wade."

Because today's Heat do not have a defensive foundation, if they want to make drastic changes, it will hurt their muscles and bones.

After making his decision, he began to regret: Why don't I have two lottery picks.

David Stern announces on TV that the Heat have selected Wade.

Wade also hugged Su Xi before going on stage, and he also said to Su Xi: "Jack, it's your turn soon."

Su Xi smiled, he congratulated Wade, congratulated Wade has a perfect career.

The three friends were selected one after another, and Su Xi became the one left behind.

His tension accelerated.

Five minutes later, the Clippers chose Chris Kaman.

Soon it will be the turn of the Chicago Bulls with the seventh overall pick.

The general manager of the Bulls approached Su Xi.

Su Xi squeezed her fist unnaturally.

He was thinking: Am I going to be drafted by Chicago?If you go to Chicago, it's easier to train with Grover.But I don't know if the Bulls have super talented players.Moreover, can the Bulls win the championship in 5 years?
Jerry Krause in the Bulls' draft war room and president John Paxson were at loggerheads. "Don't hesitate, just choose Jack! Believe me, he will become a superstar, and he can lead the Bulls on the road to revival." Klaus told Paxson.

Paxson, who has served the Bulls in the past, has long served as a color analyst for the Bulls' radio and television networks, providing expert analysis to television viewers.He also served as an assistant coach for the team in 1995-96, helping the Bulls achieve an NBA record 72 wins and 10 losses.

Therefore, he believes in his objective and calm analysis ability. "Jack can bring strength and defense, but he can't bring top-level decision-making and organizational ability to control the audience, which Hinrich has."

"But Hinrich will never be a superstar, his upper limit is just a fringe All-Star player."

"But Hinrich would never run an adult TV commercial, he can be controlled. Think about Jay Williams, do you still want to take a New Jersey guy and repeat the same mistakes? Remember last year In the car accident, Jack Su was also in the car, he was just lucky to escape, what did the police find in the car, do you need to say more? "

Their dispute passed to the boss Reinsdorf, and finally the boss made a final decision to end the dispute between the two and choose Kirk Hinrich.

Five minutes after Reinsdorf made his decision, Jerry Krause announced his resignation.And he told everyone in the draft war room: "The Bulls will regret this decision."

When Suzy heard that the Bulls chose their defeat Kirksinrich, he was a little frustrated.

He looked up to the roof of the arena.

Then, just in time, he caught Hinrich's eyes projected over.Full of pride and hostility.

Su Xi quickly gathered her eyes and confronted each other.

Hinrich donned a Bulls hat and walked onto the stage victorious.

Suzy turned to O'Connor and said, "Mike, go get me a bottle of water."

Mike O'Connor got up quickly and went backstage to get mineral water.

He went around some places and finally found mineral water.

As he walked over, David Stern stepped onto the stage again.

He announced the New York Knicks' decision.

"In the 2003 NBA draft, the New York Knicks with the eighth overall pick selected: Suzy, a sophomore from Syracuse University, point guard..."

O'Connor was stunned, and all four bottles of water in his hand fell, and Su Xi was also shocked.

He felt incredible.

The excited Huang Xiaoman pushed him, Qin Xing even jumped up, he pulled Su Xi: "Jack, Jack! You have been selected, have you been selected by New York?"

what?
I got picked by New York?
Su Xi was stunned.

At this time, Larry Bird in the Pacers draft room was completely surprised. He felt incredible. Although the Knicks have always been a weirdo, this is too incomprehensible: They have so many guards, and they still choose Jack?What are you doing?Call now!

Larry Bird urged the assistant.

But the assistant told Byrd the call couldn't be made.

Meanwhile, the Nike camp cheered.Their executives were thrilled that Suzy went to New York, which was one of the best outcomes.

This will be good news for their sneaker promotion.

However, founder Phil Knight said: "The Knicks fans are very picky. If Jack doesn't play well, they will exert huge pressure, and their media has no patience at all. This is not a good place, at least for For rookie Jack, no."

Suzy put on a Knicks baseball cap and walked onto the stage in a daze.

His mind gradually cleared up while walking, and he no longer considered how to go to the Knicks to play next, he had more important things to do.

At this time, the Chinese fans on the other side of the ocean were very excited under the simultaneous live broadcast of CCTV.

Finally, another lottery show in China.

Sitting in the live broadcast room, Yao Ming said: "This is very remarkable. It is more difficult for an Asian defender to get the eighth pick than it is for me to get the top pick."

At this moment, Su Xi walked onto the stage.

David Stern showed a bright smile, and the curvature of his mouth was almost comparable to that of James when he was elected as the No. [-] pick.

This shrewd Jew 20 years ago traveled across oceans holding NBA videotapes to sell to CCTV Sports Channel, and he provided them to the Chinese media completely free of charge.Today, his hard work has finally paid off.After Yao Ming was elected No. [-] pick last year, another Chinese guard entered the NBA.He has reason to believe that the NBA's share in the Chinese market will surpass that of the US domestic market.

"Congratulations, Jack. I've seen you play and am impressed. You're going to have a great career."

David Stern said to Su Xi: "I hope you will become an example for Chinese players."

Suzy thanked David Stern.Then he said, "Sorry, I'm going to take an offense."

With that said, he took off his suit jacket.

A patchwork jersey is revealed inside.Ahead is 24 Syracuse University.

Behind it is Georgetown University 4.

When Su Xi made this move, there was some uproar at the scene, and then the fans behind cheered and screamed.New York fans watch the Big East, so they know Syracuse and Georgetown well.

No. 24 is the number of popular rookie Reggie Weems at Syracuse University who died unexpectedly last year, and No. 4 is Georgetown University center Dennis Scott.

Suzy walked up to the microphone and he said, "Reggie, Danny, we did it. RIP!"

Su Xi pointed to the sky with both hands.

The people below all stood up, and they were applauding vigorously.

At the same time, a large screen next to it reminds the transaction to take place.

what?
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded forward Darius Miles, center Chris Mim and a 2004 first-round pick to the New York Knicks for Shanton Anderson and Suzy.

As soon as this deal is out.

There was an uproar at the scene, and Su Xi had already stepped off the stage.

He still doesn't know what happened.

However, the ESPN anchor seats have been screaming. "My God, why? The Cavaliers paid such a big bargaining chip. Talented forward Miles, plus Mihm and a first-round pick, in exchange for No. 8 pick Lamb Susie and a garbage contract?"

Greg Anthony felt incredible. He thought the Knicks had robbed the Cavaliers in this deal.

At the same time, Larry Bird of the Pacers' draft war room was also extremely shocked. He didn't expect the Cavaliers to be so willing to spend.

No wonder the Knicks didn't answer the phone.

"What should we do, should we make a trade application with the Cavaliers?" the assistant asked Bird.

Bird closed his eyes, and he thought for 30 seconds.Then he said: "Keep in touch, but don't offer a deal."

"why?"

"They definitely won't make a move now."

"You mean, they will attack in the future? Why?" The assistant was puzzled.

Larry Bird is very confident. He said: "Because I know Jack and LeBron. There is an old saying in China that there cannot be two tigers in a forest."

"Isn't Jack a lamb?" the assistant asked foolishly.

Larry Bird smiled and said, "You don't understand."

Unlike Larry Bird who calmed down, the Nike executives went from carnival to silence. They never dreamed that the two players who invested heavily this year would actually merge.

For sponsors, this is obviously the effect of one plus one less than two.

Watching the subordinates fall into depression one by one.

Founder Phil Knight smiled: "This is good news, this is the beginning of a legendary story. The two chosen sons of the East and the West have fought side by side to... Hahaha, it's so interesting."

"Hurry up and find the media to report the news that Jack pays tribute to two deceased friends tonight. The more fans know the story behind him, the better. If you want to become an NBA superstar, how can you do without a touching story behind it!"

Phil Knight was delighted.

He is happier than ever.

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Update 20000 words today.There are 4000 more.At present, the first order is 1400, which is still 400 short.

PS: Shouldn't Zhan Hei be watched more?

Moreover, you have to get your talent!
[From the moment Su Xi nicknamed 'Law', the groundwork has actually been paved.Laws start with kings and end with kings.The setting of this book is that James is the chosen one, and some of Su Xi's talents must be unlocked to the extreme from him, forming a situation of "the east wind overwhelms the west wind", which has both the meaning of fate and the idea of ​​plot reincarnation.So, definitely play some time with the Cavaliers and untangle the first button of the story.But it won't be long. 】

[Finally, I think readers who have a logical thinking about the story know what I want to express, and they will not pursue sketchy jokes and superficial irony. 】

(End of this chapter)