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Chapter 16 016: Incorrect Information

After the combine, the Indiana Pacers publicly praised Jonny Flynn's performance in front of the media.This combo guard with the best physical fitness has become the focus of attention overnight.

Although Flynn was also well-known in the United States during the NCAA period, due to "flaws" such as height and wingspan, Flynn's draft prospects are actually very average.Therefore, before the draft began, Flynn was not the star that received the most attention.But being so disturbed by the Pacers, Flynn seemed to be popular overnight again.

O'Brien didn't understand Bird's approach at first. Are their goals Hansbrough and Ty Gibson?Why the sudden interest in a Jonny Flynn who had never been observed?
To that end, Byrd called a uniform group meeting.In addition to explaining why the Pacers are suddenly interested in Jonny Flynn, this meeting also determined the No.1 pick, second pick and emergency backup plan for the Pacers in this draft.

It can be seen that Bird is very confident in this draft and takes it very seriously.After all, this is Bird's first year as the president of basketball affairs. Although he is highly respected, Bird also needs achievements to prove himself.

If the Pacers make a big run at the draft, Henson can't take the credit, and neither can O'Brien.Everyone will say that the general manager of the XX team has a discerning eye. When have you ever heard someone praise scouts and head coaches like this?So Bird, also very much needs this opportunity to prove himself.

But after the meeting, O'Brien and Posey's expressions were not so good.Because their suggestions were basically rejected by Bird.They still want Hansbrough, but Bird has apparently lost interest in Hansbrough.

Bird, in a good mood, even lit a cigar in the office after the meeting.He has the scouting report and the plan that Henson has worked hard over the past few months. For others, the draft is a gamble.But for Bird, the 2009 draft, only a big win!
"That guy Henson is really smart." Now, even Pritchard has to admit Henson's ability. Not only can he do a good scouting report, but he can even bring other help to the team.

"He's a smart guy, I like him! Let me tell you, a scheming person like him is the most fucking suitable to survive in this circle, hahahaha!" Byrd smiled. Compared to O'Brien who has always disappointed him, Henson has always surprised him.

"Tell me, if this guy is really allowed to use his head and seeds on coaching, can he succeed?"

"Ah!? Larry, what are you talking about!?" Pritchard's eyes widened. Could this guy be thinking about it?
"It's nothing, just talk casually, talk casually." Byrd waved his hand, this year's draft is destined to be a good show!
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June 2009, 6, Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. The signal of ESPN TV station will broadcast the grand occasion of this year's draft to 24 countries and regions. The commercial development of the NBA has become more and more mature, and now it is just a draft conference, which also affects the hearts of countless fans.

In fact, the draft is indeed very important to a team.Because of a draft, it is very likely that a team will rise for more than ten years!

But as far as this year is concerned, the expectations of the teams are actually not high.After all, 09 is recognized as a small draft year, and many media even believe that the 09 rookie class will not produce any superstars.

But even so, this year's draft still attracts much attention.Henson feels that this place is even more lively than the finals.After all, the Finals is a matter for two teams.And the draft is a matter for all 30 teams!

Today, Bird did not attend the draft in person.A 13th overall pick does not require Bird to do it himself.Trading up isn't practical in a bad year because mid-first-round picks aren't worth much in a bad year.Therefore, the Pacers' pick is still the 13th pick in the first round. He has already conveyed the draft plan very well at the meeting, and O'Brien just needs to follow it on the spot.If there is any change, the two parties will contact each other by phone.

Looking at the young people waiting for their fate, Henson became nervous. Maybe this draft will change his own destiny?

A scouting report of 10,000+ words, stacks of materials, travels across the United States, and dozens of games. All the efforts of Henson in the past few months are coming soon.And for that plan, Bird largely listened to Henson's opinion.If the draft is messed up this time, the blame must be borne by Henson, the leader.

All the fruits of his work will be revealed tonight.Those young and immature faces are waiting for the choice of fate, and the calm and steady Henson is also waiting for his own destiny.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves' management team is also struggling.Because the Pacers publicly showed their favor to Jonny Flynn, disrupting their plans.

Originally, they wanted to use the sixth pick to trade down two picks in the middle and late stages of the first round, so that they would have a chance to catch Jonny Flynn and Zhu Holiday.After all, it will take two years for Ricky Rubio to land in the NBA. In the past two years, the Timberwolves cannot live without a point guard. Therefore, apart from Rubio, the Timberwolves also value other young point guards.

But now that the Pacers have stepped in, this plan is obviously not feasible.If the trade is down, then the 13th pick, the Pacers will definitely cut off Flynn, and the Timberwolves will outweigh the gains.But if the sixth pick is used to directly select a Flynn or a Holiday, the Timberwolves will feel too disadvantaged.Those two guards do have potential, but the Timberwolves don't think they're worth a sixth overall pick.

But soon, they came up with a plan.Use the sixth pick to take the lead in winning Flynn, the Pacers' favorite. At that time, the Timberwolves will be able to open their mouths for the Lions.They can use Flynn as a bargaining chip to force the Pacers to choose Holiday, and let the Pacers send Holiday and Hibbert to get Flynn back!In the absence of a clear goal, doing so will undoubtedly maximize the value of this sixth pick!
The Timberwolves are more optimistic about Hibbert. With Al Jefferson refusing to renew his contract in advance, they really need to find a big man who can guard the inside for Love.And Hibbert, he has such potential!In this young draft year, you can't just use the sixth overall pick to win Flynn and Holiday at the same time, but being able to win Hibbert and Holiday at the same time is already very good.

The Timberwolves' management is still complacent, and a team shouldn't expose its purpose too much.As everyone knows, they are the first to be exposed.

And Henson's reason for asking Byrd to release the smoke bomb is also very simple, to ensure the safety of Zhu Holiday!Holiday's projected pick has been erratic, up and down, which means the guy could be drafted anywhere.The Timberwolves will directly use a sixth overall pick to pick Holiday off.

Although the possibility of this matter is unlikely, what Henson and Byrd have to do is to completely kill such a possibility!

The smoke bomb of Flynn is used to mislead.The whole world thought the Pacers wanted Flynn or Hansbrough, and they had a bad idea.But Bird and Henson's real goal is Holiday, a guy no one can think of!By the time the whole world is waiting to pick up Holiday, the Pacers will have cut off their beards long ago!

Of course, all this could still go wrong.The Timberwolves may directly select Holiday with the sixth overall pick and give up Flynn.Although this is stable, the Timberwolves are at a disadvantage.But if that's the case, the Pacers have no choice but to choose Taj Gibson.Anyway, things don't work 100% of the time.

Watching David Stern come on stage and prepare to speak, Henson's heart was beating wildly.Whether I can go further in the uniform group depends on the next draft!
After the start of the draft, the Los Angeles Clippers, as expected, selected Blake Griffin, a violent forward with explosive athletic ability, with the first pick.

With the second pick, the Memphis Grizzlies selected Thabeet, known as the "second Mutombo".The third pick, James Harden, who has long been favored by Henson, settled in Oklahoma.Henson smiled, Oklahoma really found a treasure!With the fourth pick, the Sacramento Kings gave up Rubio, who could not land in the NBA in time, and chose Tyreke Evans, whom they had been watching for a long time.The "Spanish Golden Boy" fell to the fifth overall pick, in the hands of the Timberwolves.

Henson, who has always been known for his calmness, has his heart beating faster again!The sixth overall pick, will the Timberwolves choose to be safe, or give it a go?
"The sixth pick in the 2009 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves chose it." Stern paused for a few seconds, but Henson felt that it had been a long time, "Jonny Flynn, from Syracuse University!"

Henson breathed a sigh of relief as Flynn came onto the stage, wearing a Timberwolves baseball cap, to shake Stern's hand.O'Brien shook his head, then smiled approvingly at Henson.This was the first time that O'Brien smiled approvingly at Henson.

The ability of this "charlatan" seems to have been recognized by the coaching staff.Except, of course, Percy.

Soon, Bird received a call in his office from the Timberwolves management.And Bird only said one sentence, and hung up the phone.

"I'm not interested in your trade proposal, give up Hibbert and Holiday? If you are willing to offer Ricky Rubio, come talk to me again."

A few minutes later, Jrue Holiday unexpectedly donned a corn-yellow baseball cap at No. 13.The management of the Timberwolves watched Holiday settle in Indiana. They wasted a sixth overall pick in vain, and they didn't get any benefits. They all glared at the blond Schiller: Didn't you say that there is no problem with the intelligence?So why aren't the Pacers interested in Flynn at all?
Schiller thought of the silly-looking Asian scout, and lowered his head.

I have always regarded that Chinese as a fool, but in the end I realized that I am really stupid!

(End of this chapter)