Healing Basketball

Chapter 2 2. Wonderful draft expectations (for collection)

Near 8 o'clock, the draft is about to begin.

The rookies have long noticed the camera movement.

It's on TV, but, including Liu Xiu, every member of the Little Green House has asked their agent about it.

Needless to say, agents really understand this very well.

Every rookie in the draft has a pee...

All eyes were on the stage. The host came to the stage and said the opening remarks according to the usual practice, and then came to the sub-stage.

The secondary stage is to deal with emergencies, that is, transactions during the draft.

With 8 seconds left before 10:8, NBA President David Stern stepped onto the stage. The timing and temperament were extremely precise. At [-]:[-], he came to the center of the stage steadily... ushered in Hundreds of fans who came to the scene to watch the draft also booed the time tightly.

As if all he heard was cheers and applause, David Stern smiled and said enthusiastically: "Ladies and gentlemen..."

In this scene, Liu Xiuzhen wanted to applaud David Stern.

But thinking about it, it seems like nothing, without him, only familiarity.

David Stern made an opening remark as in previous years. At this time, the draft has actually begun. At 8:03, the staff sent the first envelope to the stage. This is the Cavaliers’ No. [-] pick. choose.

David Stern opened the envelope, saw the name, and couldn't stop smiling even in his eyes.

David Stern is a professional. He immediately said into the microphone after seeing the name: "Ladies and gentlemen, in the 2003 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected with the first overall pick..."

When David Stern first stepped onto the stage, the rookies in the small green room still had different ideas, but when the envelope was delivered to David Stern, every rookie paid attention. Concentrate all your strength.

When David Stern played the long tail, all the rookies on the scene... except Liu Xiu, every rookie was looking forward to hearing his name.

Just like buying a welfare lottery ticket, as long as you buy it, even if you know that the probability of winning the lottery is zero, you will still look forward to the moment when the lottery is about to be drawn.

In just two or three seconds, David Stern continued after enjoying it: "...LeBron James from St. Mary's High School!"

The position of the table where James was immediately boiled, and the sound of cheers and congratulations continued.

James' mother jumped up from the chair and shouted: "Hahahaha, you see, my son is a multi-millionaire!"

What James' mother said is correct. After becoming the No. [-] pick, after four years, her after-tax income is guaranteed to be tens of millions. However, many young people who heard James' mother's roar felt ashamed.

At this time, James took the initiative to hug his mother and said: "It will be better, this is just the beginning."

The people around didn't hear what James said, but James' actions made many people feel ashamed.

"Don't the son think the mother is ugly...Lebang has nothing to say about this..."

Liu Xiu's original age is 5 years older than the rookies present here, and the most is 10 years older. Although a man's age does not necessarily mean he is more mature, but he has more experience. When he was young, he couldn't understand some of his parents. Aspects, also begin to understand with age.

After hugging and having fun with his family and friends, James walked onto the stage, put on a Cavaliers hat, and shook hands with David Stern for a photo.

The No. [-] pick came out, and he was a bit disappointed when he didn't become a member of the Little Green House of the No. [-] pick, and the impact was not great.

After all, this is something that has been confirmed long ago.

In 4 years of high school, James won the state championship 3 times. In terms of the best team of high school students in the United States, James was selected to the first team 4 times in 3 years. Maintained the historical record of two awards.

For a stable team, Anthony may be selected, but the Cavaliers will only choose James if they get the No. [-] pick.

James returned to his seat wearing a Cavaliers hat, David Stern also left the stage, and the live TV screen began to show James' high school highlights.

At the scene of the draft, the rookies who participated in the draft returned to a state of anticipation.

James is now completely relaxed. Although it is a sure thing, he can only feel at ease after he is really selected.

"The second pick is that guy..."

James didn't feel those two gazes anymore. When he was talking sideways to his high school teammates next to him, he glanced at Anthony. Anthony stared at the empty stage with an unstoppable excitement on his expression.

James can understand Anthony's mentality, and he will still worry about things that are sure.

There have been rumors that the Pistons have promised Anthony that if the Cavaliers do not choose Anthony, their goal is Anthony.

From a certain point of view, James is a little envious of Anthony...

Anthony is really excited now. What is the most important reason for him to accept not being the No. [-] pick?
The team with the second pick is the Detroit Pistons! 02-03 season NBA regular season Eastern No.1!
After the Finals, the Pistons traded last season's starting small forward Michael Curry away, freeing up the starting small forward position.

And the Pistons really told him to draft him during the trial training.

No matter how you look at it, the Pistons sent away Michael Curry to draft him.

Entering the NBA as the No. [-] pick, the team is still a championship-level team. The last player who was treated like this was James Worthy!

Seeing that Anthony could no longer maintain his 'cool and elegant' image, Liu Xiu sighed silently in her heart—"This time, I don't need the [-] points of healing..."

A few minutes later, David Stern returned to the stage again, this time directly with the envelope.

Rarely, the fans at the scene did not boo, but began to cheer, shouting Anthony's name.

Anthony led Syracuse University to win the NCAA basketball championship, and his popularity in New York State is no worse than that of James in Ohio. The gold content of the NCAA basketball championship cannot be matched by any number of state high school championships. At present, Anthony's popularity in New York State The number of real fans is much more than that of James in Ohio.

Usually, New Yorkers regard other cities in New York State other than New York as rural areas.

But for basketball fans, if it is related to Anthony, Syracuse is a part of New York.

David Stern, very professional, was a little unaccustomed to not booing, but his actions did not stop at all. He walked to the center of the stage and opened the envelope, but when he saw the name, he was obviously taken aback.

David Stern sighed from the bottom of his heart,—'Joe Dumars can really do this kind of thing...'

Amid the cheers and expectant gazes, David Stern said with his usual smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, the Detroit Pistons selected with the second overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft..."

Liu Xiu saw that Anthony beside him had already leaned forward, looking as if he was about to stand up at any time.

Anthony's family and friends were also ready to cheer and celebrate.

This time Liu Xiu has no way to appease Anthony.

"It doesn't matter, people, you have to suffer a little bit to grow..."

Liu Xiu couldn't think of a solution, so she didn't think about it. Things that couldn't be solved were a waste of brain cells, and it wasn't worthwhile.

In the anticipation of everyone at the scene, David Stern ended his long tail and continued: "...Dako Milicic from Serbia!"

Anthony's relatives and friends had already cheered, but it stopped abruptly.

Anthony's ass had already left the stool, but he froze in place, his posture was quite beautiful, and Liu Xiu who was next to him looked away, not daring to look.

The other dozen or so members of the Little Green House were also dumbfounded.

'Milicic?Who? '

'I?why me?Why did the Pistons pick me? '

Anthony's confidence is not only about playing well and the Pistons' commitment, but also because the Pistons traded away Michael Curry to free up the starting small forward position.

Although there are expectations, others have long acquiesced that James and Anthony are the top two picks.

Including Milicic, he is ready to go to the Nuggets. According to the news he got from his agent, the Nuggets have already said that they will use Camby to trade Andre Miller and give him a spare. Out of position...

Hearing that Anthony was not the second pick, there were violent boos at the scene!

New York fans are very interesting. Although the Knicks did not choose Anthony, they are already discussing whether the Pistons can beat the Lakers or Spurs to win the championship if they choose Anthony and have a stable scorer.

Selecting a player in the draft will immediately change the pattern of the NBA. This kind of thing has happened before. Duncan, Magician, and Bird have all done it. As far as the current situation is concerned, Anthony + Pistons, in people's eyes There is a possibility that this is the case.

Even if it is only possible, people think that the Pistons will give it a go, and the talent and strength that Anthony has shown are real.

David Stern looked at Milicic, who was still stunned when he put on the Pistons cap, and looked at the rookies on the scene who were either surprised, puzzled, or gloating... He felt that Joe Dumar Si's choice is not a bad thing for the alliance.

Among other things, David Stern can already imagine the controversy brought about by the Pistons' choice, and he is afraid that there will be no controversy.

……

The Pistons' choice was unexpected, but it did not hinder the continuation of the draft.

A few minutes later, the ecstatic Nuggets manager handed the ball cap to Anthony, who couldn't squeeze a smile out. Anthony stepped onto the stage to shake hands with David Stern and hurried back to his seat.

After Anthony's relatives and friends comforted him, he squeezed out a smile.

Liu Xiu wanted to comfort Anthony, but Anthony spoke first: "Jess, who is the European center with the second pick? I have never heard of it. Are the Pistons crazy? Why did they choose him?"

Although Anthony did not reject the invitations of the other 28 teams like James did, but except for the invitations of the top three picks, he rejected all others, including the joint trial training. He didn't know Milicic at all.

"Dako Milicic, do you want to beat him? I heard he is a boxer, you can't even beat me, don't even think about going single-handedly, call me, the two of us together, definitely beat him cry!"

"Who said I can't beat you? One-on-one!"

Anthony was still looking forward to Liu Xiu's inadvertent gentleness, who knew that this guy would still ask for a fight.

Don't talk about fighting anymore, just talking about fighting makes you sad, he is nearly 20 centimeters taller and can't fight...

His thinking began to diverge, and all kinds of negative emotions in Anthony's heart were temporarily thrown aside, and he worried again about the matter of pulling Liu Xiu to run for election.

'From the middle of the first round to the loss...'

Anthony thought of Liu Xiu's wonderful draft expectations.

Glancing at the friend next to him who has accepted the current situation, Anthony secretly swore in his heart—"If Jess is not wanted by the team, even if I am said to be a rookie, I will choose my team to sign him , Otherwise I will not report! '

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Maybe it will be signed next week.

After resting for 50 days, I started a new book. Xiaofeng calculated before that, in the past 5 years, the total rest time is about 50 days. I haven’t rested for such a long time. When I open a new book, my fingers feel rusty.

The public period is updated twice a day, the number of words will not be too small, at least 15 words a month, according to the current situation, it is estimated that 20 words will have to be put on the shelves, so you have to take it easy, otherwise the score will be too bad if you put it too early, it will be uncomfortable .

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