The Overlord of Basketball: 2K Possession

Chapter 49
Christmas, for most Americans, is the most important day of the year.

It's just that, for others, as happy as others are, their overtime dogs are as miserable as they are.

For example, Lori Carr, a scout for the Suns, even if it is Christmas, he still has to work overtime.

He must work out a scouting report as soon as possible, the sooner the better, after all, there are some things that the team needs to make an early decision on.

Just after Christmas, Lowry found Brian Colangelo, the general manager of the Suns, with a report.

"Brian, I think you need to take a look at this report."

"It's about Chen?"

To be honest, the existence of Brian Colangelo is quite embarrassing, after all, his father just sold the team.

As a result, the new boss, as a rookie, did not dare to adjust the management of the Suns immediately. After all, outsiders and experts will always be questioned.

So, as the former owner's son, Brian Colangelo stayed on as the Suns' manager.

It's just that Brian really likes this job, and he's not embarrassed at all, but he's very motivated to work.

"Is it Chen's report?"

For Chen Mo's attention, the Suns are definitely the earliest NBA team, and Brian is also the earliest NBA manager.

Mainly in Phoenix, as one of the most important Chinese settlements in the United States, everyone's focus is very clear.

In addition to Yao Ming's game attracting a large number of Chinese spectators, Chen Mo's news is also very marketable.

After seeing Yao Ming's appeal to Chinese fans, Phoenix began to pay attention to Chen Mo.

Especially as Yao Ming is getting better and better, Bryan believes that the Chinese can also adapt to the NBA.

What's more, the huge commercial benefits brought by Yao Ming really attracted the eyes of NBA bosses.

That's why Phoenix took the lead in paying attention to Chen Mo.

In Brian's view, as long as Chen Mo has the strength, it is good to spend a few minutes in each game to sell tickets.

However, what I didn't expect was that as Chen Mo fought better and better, more and more people naturally followed him.

Bryan nodded, and shifted from selling tickets to Chen Mo himself. Is he one of the puzzle pieces of the team?

Until the last game against the University of Kansas, Brian's determination was strengthened.

Looking at Lowry's report, Brian was a little surprised, but after the surprise, he was a little worried.

"Lowry, is what you said true? Chen, do you have the strength to enter the lottery?"

"Of course, if UCLA's grades are not bad, I don't think it's just going to the lottery."

Brian had some headaches, especially after looking at Chen Mo's related information, including physical measurement data, and analysis of personal characteristics.

This is not an ordinary player, he is clearly a rising star who can be used as the core to build the team.

"So we won't get Chen?"

Brian was a little disappointed, but he was just a player, so it didn't matter.

"NO!

Brian, I don't think so. I predict that Chen's pick will be in the lottery, which is based on a combination of various reasons.

But don't forget that Chen has been in contact with regular basketball for less than a year, and he still has a lot of room for improvement.

In my opinion, Chen should be the top few rookies next year, and he is very suitable as the core of the team.

You saw the game against Kansas, it was all about leadership, the perfect core. "

"I know, Lowry, you're right, but do we need a core?"

For a team with Steve Marbury, and Annifern Hardaway, and Stoudemire, does he need a core?

Among other things, even if they are willing to do this, are Marbury and Hardaway willing?
Lowry would like to say that these two are simply cancers, not leaders.

If possible, trade these people directly. As long as Chen Mo and Stoudemire grow up, the Suns have a chance to enter the finals.

It's a pity that Lowry is just a small scout, and he is not qualified to get involved in major business affairs.

"Lowry, although Chen is very good, but we have a chance to reach the playoffs this year, and that is the most important thing."

"But, Brian, it's just a chance. Even if we make it to the playoffs, so what?"

What Lowry said was almost urging Brian to play badly, just to chase Chen Mo.

If there was a chance to pick James, Brian might do it, but Chen Mo obviously couldn't.

Lowry left the manager's office helplessly. Brian's words were very simple. It was still early in the draft, so he could observe slowly.

It's just that anyone with a discerning eye can understand that Chen Mo is important, the draft is important, but the Suns themselves are the most important.

Even if Lowry said that he met Hunter Rubin in Lawrence, it was useless, and Brian ignored it completely.

However, Bryan also said that if necessary, the Suns will seek to trade picks up.

On the other hand, in Miami's Sunshine Rhyme, Hunter Rubin finally wrote the scouting report.

In this scouting report, besides Hinrich, he also specially marked Chen Mo.

Hunter Rubin sat on the chair honestly and quietly, waiting for the old man in front of him to read the scouting report.

In front of other people, Hunter can still rely on his old age to show off his old age, but not here.

Pat Riley, known as the fortune teller, is one of the most successful head coaches and general managers in the NBA.

Moreover, the boss's favorite is an employee like Riley, who takes the head coach's salary and works as the general manager and head coach at the same time.

Of course, if his salary can be lower, I believe there are more bosses he likes.

By next year, Riley will create a new profession called a puppet coach, which is indeed the kind of person who just stands there and doesn't work and gets paid for nothing.

"This Chen is very good!"

Hunter quickly said: "He is indeed a very good player, especially, he has not received professional training for a long time."

"You think he's better than Hinrich?"

"It may be too early to say that he is better than Hinrich, but limited by talent, Hinrich's future achievements are limited."

"Just wait and see, remember to give me a professional report of Chen Mo every month."

After all, if there is a chance to choose James, Riley doesn't have to be so distressed.

However, he is very clear that Stern will probably not let him get what he wants, and even Stern is becoming more and more strict with these older coaches.

"I see!"

Hunter knew exactly what this special scouting report meant.

You know, as a scout for the Heat, he needs to provide a scouting report covering all players every month.

As for the scouting report of a single individual, only the players Riley is very optimistic about will have.

And this season, only James from St. Mary's High School, Anthony from Syracuse University, Wade from Marquette University, and Bosh from Georgia Institute of Technology have this treatment.

Now, there is another one, that is Chen Mo, from UCLA.

It's normal, half of the season has not passed, and the draft lottery has not yet been held. It is too early to talk about who to choose.

This situation does not only happen in Phoenix and Miami, in fact, NBA managers have begun to pay attention to this player.

Perhaps, even Chen Mo didn't expect that his draft price has been rising step by step.

The Christmas holiday is coming to an end soon. I have to say that today's NCAA is still relatively humane and will not arrange any Christmas battles.

In a few years, with the increasing commercialization of the NCAA, it will not be so easy to spend Christmas safely.

Soon, UCLA ushered in the last game of the year, against the University of Michigan.

On December 12, which is also the last day of this year, UCLA will face the University of Michigan at Polley Arena at home.

Chen Mo almost spent Christmas in the gymnasium, maintaining a good state.

He maintained a good state, but the others were in a bad state, completely listless.

This is still the situation that was slowed down for a day yesterday. During the two days of Christmas, I played really crazy.

(End of this chapter)