NBA villain

Chapter 316

"In the 2005 draft, the No.17 pick, the Golden State Warriors chose..."

"6-foot-8...Danny Granger from the University of New Mexico."

When Stern announced Granger's name, Pacers general manager Larry Bird, who was the No. 18 pick, suddenly changed his face, and several members of the Pacers uniform team panicked.

"How is it possible, why did they choose Danny?"

"It was cut off by the Pacers! How could they do this!"

Startled and angry, the uniforms of the walkers stood up from the sofa they were sitting on.

At this time, the anxious Danny Granger showed a smile on his face. The Western Mountain League, where the University of New Mexico is located, is considered to be a weak first-level basketball league.Although he was able to average 18 points, 9 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 2.0 blocks per game in his senior year, but judging from the 31st place in the body, he is not very optimistic.

Danny Green is really not sure that he will be selected in the middle of the first round, after all, there are so many masters.

Now, like the results of the college entrance examination, he is liberated, standing up, hugging family and friends, and happily putting on a Golden State Warriors baseball cap.

Hey Warriors, that's the new army in the west, and the huge No. [-]'s back immediately popped up in his mind, as strong as a brown bear.

Unknowingly, Yang Di has become the first sign that everyone thinks of when talking about the Warriors.

Danny Granger walked onto the stage with a faint smile on his youthful face.

He shook hands with David Stern and took the microphone.

"I really didn't expect that I would be drafted by the Warriors. When I was very young, my father told me stories about the Warriors. This is a team with a long history. I hope I can become a qualified and outstanding player. of professional basketball players”

In the box, Yang Di laughed and said: "I have never experienced this link. The year before last, I watched the live broadcast directly on TV."

"It's just a formality. The key still depends on the player's next efforts. In the final analysis, the draft is just a stepping stone." Mullin said, he firmly believes in the theory of success with talent and hard work. It is difficult for people with talent and hard work to succeed .

At this time, the phone in the box remembered.

"The Pacers' call!" Garcia looked up and said.

"Oh?" There was an inexplicable smile on Mu Lin's face, "Quick, get connected and listen to their thoughts."

On the other end of the phone, Larry Bird tried to keep his tone calm.

"Hello, Chris, I think you should know why I'm here."

"If I'm invited to dinner, I think I've got an appointment today."

"No, you're thinking too much."

The two old guys were making silly jokes, and Yang Di next to him couldn't help but spit out the humor, and then heard Larry Bird steer the topic in the right direction.

"Danny Granger."

Bird said angrily: "I think this guy is very good. You already have Mike Dunleavy. Danny Granger and Mike Dunleavy have overlapping functions. I think we can make a deal in this regard. .”

"No, this player is also a player that the Warriors need. He is the swingman of SG and SF. After Pietrus was traded by the nest, I have been looking for a corresponding replacement."

"But he's not a replacement, and I think this rookie would be a good case for individuality."

"Don't you also have Ron Artest, he will come back in the new season, and his position will also overlap with Danny Grant."

"OK." Larry Bird interrupted Mullin and began to quote directly.

"I hope to use the Pacers' next No. 18 pick in the first round plus Fred Jones and you to exchange Danny Granger." Behind the position, Fred Jones, who was the 18th overall pick in 02, is tantamount to giving the Warriors a player for nothing, and the Warriors earn blood.

Mu Lin hesitated, the conditions are indeed very attractive.

Danny Granger still expressed his love for San Francisco on the court, but he didn't know that he was already on the road to being traded off the court.

"How?" Larry Bird urged Mullin. The trades in the draft are all in the air, because they are basically small trades adjusted by some teams, and the general managers will basically quote the reserve price directly. , If you can succeed, you will succeed, if you cannot fail, you will fail.

The speed is very fast, and some transactions that change history are often all in one thought.

Mu Lin raised his head and glanced at Yang Di, Yang Di suddenly shook his head at him. For some unknown reason, Mu Lin suddenly calmed down at that moment, and coldly and wisely rejected Larry Bird's offer.

"I'm sorry, Larry. I think Danny is also the player we need. We are not going to trade him for the time being. This young man is talented and has outstanding potential. We will train him well."

Larry Bird hung up the phone in disappointment, and the Pacers selected bouncer Gerald Green with the No. 18 pick.

In the box, Yang Di said with a smile, "After the end of last season, Reggie Miller announced his retirement. The Pacers lack a fortress-like figure on the outside."

For example, Danny Granger, who not only has good physical fitness, but also has a precise outside shot, is simply the best candidate to succeed Reggie Miller. Unfortunately, he was cut off by the Warriors. Larry Burr After weighing for a long time, he had to choose Gerald Green, a young man from Houston. Although his body is thin and his confrontation is poor, his bounce is really good, and his sense of the ball is also good, far surpassing his peers.

"The Pacers are also helpless. After Ron's return this season, the Pacers will return to the ranks of the championship. The omissions and fillings must be completed, otherwise they will be defeated by other progressive teams."

The three of them were chatting in the private room. The second round of the draft was decided by Garcia, who was responsible for the analysis and selection.

At this time the phone rang again.

"The Knicks," Garcia said.

"Pick up." Mullin signaled to connect.

Yang Di frowned slightly, wondering what the Knicks meant by calling the Warriors, they also took a fancy to Danny Granger?
The Knicks general manager, the famous Isaiah Thomas, cut to the chase.

"Chris, I want to inquire about the trade of your head star Jason Richardson."

"I heard that Jason is not happy in the Warriors, especially in this year's playoffs, the number of shots has hit a record low. Our Knicks are very interested in this player and are willing to use the eighth overall pick in this year's draft. One player, Channing Frye, will be used as a bargaining chip to negotiate a trade with you."

Mullin was taken aback. Thomas was indeed not an ordinary person, and the proposed deal was a blockbuster.

(End of this chapter)