Sign in from meeting Kobe

Chapter 222 The Lottery Assembly Begins

On the day of the lottery, Su Hu, as the representative of the Spurs, also followed the Spurs staff to the scene early.

Of course, Popovich is also among the staff,,,

And this time, the teams participating in the lottery are in the lottery. The Grizzlies' new team has the worst performance. Needless to say, the Celtics, their desire for Duncan is clearly revealed, and they fell to the bottom two. The 76ers because of differences The reason is that Iverson and Stackhouse had already broken up at the beginning of the season, and the results were third from the bottom.,,

Then the Nuggets were fourth from the bottom, and the Spurs where Su Hu belonged had slightly better results, fifth from the bottom...

When Su Hu and Popovich entered the scene of the lottery together, Su Hu also discovered that the general managers of most of the teams in the lottery area basically also came to the scene.

"Hehe, how about coming here for the first time? Tell me, are you a little nervous?" Unexpectedly, at this time, Popovich took the initiative to start a joke with Su Hu.

"This is the first time for me. Who can be as knowledgeable as the general manager? It should be a normal reaction for me to be nervous, hehe." Su Hu laughed.

"To be honest, it's my first time here too..." Popovich said something that Su Hu didn't expect.

"Ah? No way? Could it be that the Spurs have never had a lottery pick?" Su Hu looked puzzled.

"Ah, I have, but during my tenure, it seems to be so close to the No. [-] pick. It seems to be the first time. Of course, after we came to the NBA from ABA, we have always been considered a strong team. Don't worry about that. Underestimated us."

Popovich snorted coldly, obviously dismissing the lottery.

Su Hu nodded, he had nothing to complain about Popovich's pride.

Moreover, complaining about the head coach, Su Hu feels that the relationship between the two of them is not that good yet,,,

While the two were watching the scene of the lottery, M. L. Carl, the head coach and general manager of the Celtics at the time, also came to the two of them.

But the first words that Karl came to his side were a bit unkind,

"Hehehe, look who is here. Isn't this Greg from our traditional strong team, the San Antonio Spurs? Unexpectedly, General Manager Bobo, who has always disdained to be bad, will have a bad day?"

Carl was talking, looking up at Su Hu and Popovich with disdain.

"Oh, oh, who did I think it was? It turned out to be General Manager Carl. However, General Manager Carl seems to have made a mistake. Who doesn't know this year? The Celtics have been coveting the No. 1 pick for a long time. And He even left all the glory behind him, and the purpose of playing the game is only to lose, which I really admire!"

Unexpectedly, when it comes to talking, Popovich seems to be very capable.

With these words, Carl who said it directly couldn't hang on his face.

Even the people next to him couldn't help laughing when they heard it.

But to be honest, the thoughts of the Celtics this year are quite clear.

"Hehe, in the face of a rookie who can change the league structure, who doesn't love him from the bottom of his heart? Everyone has a love for talent. I think General Manager Bobo is no exception to this? Otherwise, deliberately let Maybe it’s a little too obvious that the players are injured, or that they deliberately forgo the whole season?”

Clearly, Carl didn't want to give up on this conversation just yet.

"Well, I quite agree with General Manager Carl's remarks. We are general manager and head coach, and our duty is to manage all matters in my team for the boss. Everything is based on the team. Said In the end, everything is business, just do what you have to do.”

Popovich actually nodded to Karl, and then expressed his opinion.

Then he added,
"By the way, I will still be called Greg from now on, General Manager Bobo? I don't think we seem to have gotten to know each other that well. I don't want people to misunderstand that we are still friends? Are you right?"

After Popovich finished speaking, he laughed, but politely gave Karl a direct opinion.

Karl made fun of it, snorted and turned and left directly.

Popovich also snorted coldly, and after Carl left, he muttered,
"Hmph, arrogant fellow!"

Unexpectedly, it is quite interesting to look at the daily confrontation between the general managers, not to mention it.

However, the general manager of the Celtics had just left, and Greenberg, the general manager of the 76ers at the time, also came to Popovich in a blink of an eye.

Just left one, here is another one?
However, looking at Greenberg's appearance, it seems that he has a good relationship with Popovich.

As soon as the two came up, it was considered a warm hug.

"Hey, Greg, you guy, why do you feel old again recently?" This is Greenberg's opening remarks.

Generally, a person with such an opening statement must be an old friend,,,

"Hehe, how is it possible? I should still be in high spirits, right? But you, it looks like someone owes you hundreds of thousands. What's wrong?"

Obviously, Popovich was delighted to see Greenberg.

"Oh, don't mention it, you said that we won Allen at the No. 96 pick of [-], and thought that Allen and Stackhouse could have a best partner, just like Michael and Scott. "

"But I didn't expect it to be the best partner? The direct conflict between the two broke out? And it was directly disclosed in the team training that the conflict between the two is irreconcilable, and it has even reached a state where there is me without him, he without me It's gone. Oh, I'm so tired!"

Unexpectedly, when Popovich said this, Greenberg directly opened the chatterbox and vomited bitterness to Popovich.

But Popovich laughed directly, and then whispered an idea to Greenberg,

"What do I think, it's such a simple thing, look at the future of the team, if there is no reconciliation, there will be no reconciliation! Choose one person to stay, and then use the other to replace a few key role players of the team to complete the team. Complementing the existing shortcomings, such a simple operation, how can it be difficult to get you?"

In just a few words, Popovich directly pointed out the future of the 76ers.

And Greenberg also agreed with Popovich's words very much, nodded quickly, and then saw Su Hu beside Popovich,

"I recognize you. You are a rookie of the same age as Allen, and you are making rapid progress. To be honest, I really need to learn more from you, Bobo! This young man must have a bright future!"

From the looks of it, Greenberg is an open-minded guy, and his words are not offensive.

Besides, most people are definitely happy with this kind of praise, and Su Hu is no exception.

However, Greenberg looked at Su Hu, and then added,
"Otherwise, if you play for another year, you can transfer to our team? Young people always need to change a few more environments in order to have a better growth for themselves?"

Good guy, this Greenberg is really very frank,,,

Before Su Hu could speak, Popovich directly interrupted Greenberg,

"Believe it or not, I am now reporting to the league that you casually contacted the players to discuss joining? Also, my head coach is still here. Are you a little too relaxed?"

Popovich was annoyed and amused by Greenberg.

"Haha, I was just joking, look at you, and I don't know how lucky we are today, but it's really a bit hateful to see the Celtics who are determined to win!"

But Greenberg also laughed, and after muttering something to himself, he nodded to the two of them, then turned and left.

Afterwards, all the preparations for the lottery meeting were also ready, and the staff of the TV station came to remind,
"All preparations for the lottery meeting have been completed, and the live broadcast has also been fully debugged, and the time is almost up. Please invite the lottery representatives of each team to enter the venue, and our meeting will begin immediately."

The general managers of all the teams basically nodded, and then Popovich also pushed Su Hu, and said something in a low voice,

"It's up to you, don't put too much pressure on it, just treat it as a lottery drawing ceremony!"

After Popovich finished speaking, he directly signaled Su Hu to go up.

And when Su Hu was about to go up, he still saw Karl from the Celtics.

Seeing that it was Su Hu participating in the lottery, Karl sneered directly,
"Hehe, the Spurs are really in a good mood, and they actually sent a brat to participate in such an important draw ceremony. Could it be that your kid is really lucky?"

Of course Su Hu heard Karl's words, but for Karl, Su Hu had nothing to worry about.

"I don't know if my luck is good or not, but I can be sure that your luck must be bad! If you don't believe me, I can assure you that you will not get the No. [-] lottery!"

After finishing speaking, Su Hu smiled, then nodded towards Carl with a smile, and then came to the position with the Spurs team logo, and sat down quietly.

"3, 2, 1, the live TV broadcast begins!" After the on-site dispatcher finished speaking, the lottery meeting began directly.

Each team is assigned its own number combination. The Grizzlies couldn't get the top three picks because of the new army, so the Grizzlies' fourth pick is almost a sure thing.

The lottery starts from the end of the lottery area, each position has been drawn, and then President Stern put it in an envelope and sealed it.

Afterwards, the top three in the first round began to draw numbers,,,

It was really like a lottery machine. After the numbers belonging to the top three picks were drawn out, Stern put the top three picks directly in their envelopes with a smile on his face.

【Ding!The ability of the system is activated successfully, and the host will get the No. 100 lottery 1%! 】

Then there was the commercial time arranged by the TV station, and then there was a short break at the lottery meeting.

When the break time started, the drawers of each team began to chat.

"Hey, General Manager Carl, it seems that you Celtics must be determined to win the No. [-] pick tonight?"

This is the representative of the Nuggets speaking.

"It's not that the Celtics are determined to win the No. [-] pick, it's their determination to win Tim Duncan! Haha, it's not been a year or two since the Cardinals wanted to get Tim Duncan!"

Here's what the Mavericks represent.

At this time, Karl also replied triumphantly,

"Of course, if you know that the team that can best match Tim this year is our Celtics! We can give him the best in every aspect, and we even plan to send him Train to be the next Russell!"

It seems that this American really doesn't know what it means to be modest and prudent!

Listening to Carl's words, Su Hu shook his head secretly.

"However, having said that, for the Spurs, who also have a good chance, General Manager Popo did not sit in this lottery seat, but sent a player named Su Hu. It seems that the Spurs are not very interested in the No. [-] lottery. value?"

Su Hu didn't expect that he would be asked some inexplicable questions if he just sat there without saying a word.

"When I first came up, the general manager told me this sentence. The Spurs welcome anyone with potential and strength. The Spurs are not like other teams with a long history. Jewels come first! When you come to the Spurs, you just To be the maker of history, not the chaser, I thought, that would make a difference!"

Su Hu replied neither humble nor overbearing, and then he calmly yelled at the other teams again.

As for Su Hu's goal, everyone clearly knew it in their hearts.

Even, looking at Carl's expression, everyone can see it.

Then, the break ended and it was Stern's turn to announce the result!

Each of the lottery picks has their own answers.

It's just that people's answers to the lottery area are average now, and all the attention is on the top three picks!

"Hey, General Manager Carl, do you want to say your names?" Su Hu turned his body to the side with a blank expression, and then threw a sentence at Carl.

How could Karl believe Su Hu's words, and then he snorted coldly.

However, before Karl's humming was completely finished, Stern had already spoken out the result.

"The third pick belongs to the Boston Celtics!"

Carlton took a deep breath, and was stupid on the spot,,,

Even the people who participated in the lottery meeting in the audience all exclaimed one after another.

Only Su Hu and Popovich remained unchanged!
"The second pick belongs to the Philadelphia 76ers!"

Stern opened the envelope again and announced the result of the second pick!
Everyone exclaimed again, but Greenberg was quite happy!

Everyone is looking forward to who gets the first pick!

"Hey, Coach Carl, listen clearly, San Antonio's name may be called soon?"

Su Hu chuckled.

"Hehe, no one should be too happy before the end!"

I saw that Stern opened the envelope, and then the corner of his eye moved, and a smile appeared on his face immediately,
"No. [-] pick, San Antonio Spurs!"

Carl collapsed directly on the spot.

Su Hu, on the other hand, clenched his fists directly, with a winner's smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)