The Godfather of Basketball

"Green is too short as an inside player. His strength is not as good as that of Ben Wallace and it is difficult to survive in the NBA." Joseph was still the first to speak. As a scout, he is The best I know.

Bernard did not speak.

"I think Green is underrated, basketball is getting faster and faster, he has the opportunity, and he is very good at coping. He has played two triple doubles in the NCAA, and is outside of" Magic "Johnson and Oscar Robertson The only one that the team lacks now is the second organization point. "Jones said.

Tang Tian nodded, and Jones said this to his heart.

Westbrook's organization doesn't know if it can be practiced. Harden mentioned that the starting substitute is not easy to play. If Green can share the pressure of Westbrook's organization, the Thunder will play better.

"That's it, Draymond Green is the first choice, and Middleton is the second consideration." After thinking for a long time, Tang Tian made a decision.

In the afternoon of the regular meeting, they boarded a plane to New York.

The renovation of Madison Gardens Plaza ended last summer, and the draft is back to this basketball mecca.

After staying at the hotel, Tang Tian asked Jones and Bernard to check on other teams.

It has been 6 years since the crossing, and this is the seventh time he has come here to participate in the draft.

Early the next morning, Tang Tian and his team of five (and assistant Cersei Anna) went to Madison Square Garden.

Many fans have gathered inside, and when they passed by the Thunder fans, there was a burst of cheers.

Last year's 2-0 lead reversed experience made them feel hematemesis, but the offseason Tang Tian's joining gave them hope they had never seen before.

Tang Tian has never missed coaching before, and the Thunder are definitely more powerful!

The Cavaliers fans looked a bit complicated when they saw Tang Tian, ​​but with the previous storm, they did not have much negative performance.

"Don, I heard that Cleveland fans are raising money for your statue, and it is almost coming to an end." Jones said when he saw the Cavaliers fans.

"Is this happening?" Tang Tian seemed a bit surprised, leaving Cleveland for a while, he really didn't pay attention to this.

"Well, I think when the fundraising is over, I should also ask for your consent. After all, this involves the right to portrait."

Tang Tian smiled and didn't speak. He really wouldn't refuse if he wanted to engage in it. After all, it was a good thing to erect a statue.

Talking about going up to the second floor, just then, he met his old subordinate Casey, and Kassel was beside him.

The Cavaliers' new general manager has not yet been determined, and only the coaching staff will come to the draft.

"Tang." Casey still respected Tang Tian, ​​and then greeted with a smile.

"Renewed?" Tang Tian smiled and hugged Casey.

"Well, it lasted three years."

"Congratulations." Tang Tian congratulated Casey.

The Cavaliers did not seek a new head coach, mostly because of a small change in lineup.

"I haven't had time to congratulate you," Casey said with a smile.

Although oj reported that Tang Tian signed the Thunder, the official news has not yet come out.

"Then let's meet in the finals."

Laughing and meeting Casey, Tang Tian then met Xibodu, who also looked good.

Tang Tian is in the east. The Cavaliers are like a big mountain always resting on the shoulders of other eastern teams. Now that Tang Tian has gone to the west, they can finally relax a little bit.

After entering the draft hut, the scene is ready there, and the 2012 NBA Draft will be immediately opened.

"Gentlemen, ladies ..." Stern came out of the background.

The familiar scene has come to its 19th year.

Over 19 years, his black hair had all turned white.

According to Tang Tian's memory, this should be regarded as the president's penultimate draft.

"The first pick in the first round belongs to the New Orleans Hornets. They have 5 minutes to consider." After the opening remarks, Stern went on to announce the ownership of the first pick.

The lottery for the lottery had already ended.

The Hornets finally won the No. 1 overall pick, and the draft pick they traded from the Kings eventually turned into the 10th overall pick.

Five minutes later, the Hornets announced their choice.

Not surprisingly, they chose the strong center Anthony Davis from Kentucky.

The second-best Bobcats picked forward Michael Gilchrist from Kentucky.

The Wizards with the third overall pick chose Brad Bill.

The fourth-ranked Nets team chose Dion West.

Fifth overall Clippers chose Thomas Robinson.

The sixth-ranked Trail Blazers chose Damien Lillard.

The seventh-ranked Warriors chose Harrison Barnes.

...

Although the ownership of the draft picks has changed a little bit, they are still the same people selected in their respective positions.

The draft picks went fast, and in a short while they came to the 23rd pick.

"The 23rd pick belongs to the Atlanta Hawks and they have 5 minutes to consider."

"That's it, the Cavaliers agreed." Jones dropped the call at this point.

The new general manager candidate has not been determined. The Cavaliers are now Casey, which means they can still be partners.

The Thunder got the Cavaliers' 25th overall pick after paying the 28th overall pick, Eric Maynor (4.2 points and 2.4 assists per game last season) right.

(Note: It was mentioned earlier that the Cavaliers lack a third backup point guard.)

In this case, when the 24th overall Grizzlies are selected, the Thunder should be able to win Green directly.

"Memphis doesn't mean Green?" Tang Tian confirmed to Jones again.

Jones nodded. He has been collecting the latest news from the teams since last night. There is really no sign that the Grizzlies are interested in Green.

In addition, there is no source on oj's side, this matter should be settled.

"The 23rd overall Hawks chose John Jenkins ~ www.readwn.com ~ Mi 93's point guard from Vanderbilt University."

The Eagles made a choice, and they didn't choose Green either.

Tang Tian suddenly felt that he was not paying too much attention.

Others' team Green's view is basically the same as Joseph's before. The short inside has not much power. Even if he plays well in the NCAA, the NBA always looks at talent.

"Ding!"

Just then, his cell phone rang.

He was so nervous that receiving a text message at this time was not a good thing.

Taking a look, his brow frowned.

"The Warriors sent Brandon Rush and the 30th pick and some cash to get the 24th pick from the Grizzlies trade."