I didn't want to fly away

Chapter 47 The manager, it's up to you! (For collection, for follow-up)
"Lu Yi, why don't you think about it again? Bill can help you become the No. [-] pick this year!"

"Dayao, I'll think about it." Lu Yi said perfunctorily, and hung up the phone not long after.

As the time approached mid-May, the ways that the NBA's major agents entangled Lu Yi became more and more abundant.

Lu Yi didn't refuse completely, but he just informed them that he needed an agent, but so far he has not yet determined who it is.

Yao Ming's agent, Bill Duffy, wanted to use Yao Ming to get the advantage first, but Lu Yi had no interest in this person at all, and was even a little disgusted.

It's not that Lu Yi has never heard of Bill Duffy. As a veteran agent in the NBA, he must have means and he is more honest.

But the business ability is a bit off, and there is no capital to help Lu Yi play better in the NBA.

Bill Duffy has produced many high-ranked parallel imports, such as Michael Olowokandi, the No. 98 pick in 07, Greg Oden, the No. [-] pick in [-], and Hashem Thabeet this year.

He can always find parallel imports, and he can also deceive the general managers of many NBA teams into spending thousands of dollars worth of draft picks to sign his clients.

That's a real skill as a broker.

But, among other things, Oden did have a chance to make it.

If it weren't for injuries, or for Oden to give up on himself, Oden might not be crucified on the pillar of shame as the number one parallel importer.

In fact, neither Olowokandi nor Thabeet is hopeless.It takes three years for a rookie, let alone an inside player.

Kenyon Martin was also the number one insider of parallel imports, but with the help of Kidd, he grew rapidly.

Yao Ming didn't play well when he first entered the league, and he was very uncomfortable.Obviously Mosaic attaches great importance to Yao Ming, but Bill Duffy, as an agent, has made no achievements in helping his clients grow and improve their skills.

They will even sit back and watch customers fall and destroy their future.

Jay Williams, the No. [-] pick in the draft in the same year as Yao Ming, was also the one who competed with Yao Ming for the No. [-] pick.

But because of his lack of self-discipline, he drove a motorcycle in private, and in the end, the boy with a ghost fire suffered the consequences of himself.

Under Bill Duffy, only players who can really play in the NBA can only rely on their own self-discipline.

So here comes the question, what is the purpose of signing such an agent and wasting money in vain?
Bill Duffy is not Lu Yi's real father. It is not good for Lu Yi to use money for charity. Why should he send money to Bill Duffy?

What's the use of a broker like Bill Duffy who kills and doesn't bury, and runs away after taking the money, making a one-shot deal?
In case Lu Yi is exhausted due to injury, Bill Duffy will spend his mind on signing rookies. When Lu Yi's contract extension is delayed, will Bill Duffy continue to pay?

As an agent, forget your clients to renew their contracts with the team.Is this kind of person really qualified to be a broker?
The agent that Lu Yi is looking for must have certain abilities in the NBA, and he can even connect his clients to play with the team and jointly hit the championship.

If you can't find such an agent with all-hands and eyes, then find an agent who has some connections in the NBA, but is just starting out, doesn't have many clients, and can serve Lu Yi wholeheartedly.

In fact, Lu Yi already has a plan and has a favorite candidate.

We can only wait for the next NBA lottery draw to announce this year's lottery team.

If the list of teams with the top three picks is consistent with Lu Yi's memory, Lu Yi will quickly cut through the mess and sign with the agent quickly.

After all, after the lottery area is determined, the trial training of the major teams will also begin. Lu Yi really needs an agent to help him negotiate the contract and fight for the status of the team.

Time soon came to May 5, the day of the 19 draft lottery draw.

There seems to be no deviation. The No. [-] pick was won by the Clippers, the No. [-] pick fell into the hands of the Grizzlies, the Thunder held the No. [-] pick, and the Kings, who had the bottom record in the regular season last season, only got the fourth pick.

"Jeff, it's a pleasure meeting you here."

"Lu Yi, it is also my honor to be selected by you."

Appearing in front of Lu Yi, it was the final candidate that Lu Yi decided after many considerations——Jeff Austin.

Jeff Austin's clients include Chris Paul, Gasol Jr., and Curry.

With Lu Yi's current draft market, it is basically impossible to fall to the fourth pick, and the worst is the third pick. The chances of joining forces with Curry are not high.

In fact, being able to go to the Thunder to join forces with Durant and Westbrook is the best choice for Lu Yi's career.

Judging from the current situation, after the Thunder chose Durant, they have been the tank team for years. If they choose Westbrook, they will not have enough ball rights. Add Lu Yi, and the three will have to fight for the ball.

However, as a traverser, Lu Yi naturally knew what kind of potential Thunderclap contained.

I have to say that Detonator is the god of the draft.

Every year SSR, Durant, Westbrook, and Harden are all open to the sky, plus Ibaka and Green, the Thunder's five young players are equipped, young and invincible, and the key is to train the level.

If Harden hadn't been shared by Artest in advance, or if Durant persisted for a few more years, maybe he would have won the championship.

In this year's draft, if Lu Yi falls to the third pick, he will be selected by the Thunder instead of Harden.Maybe after another year or two of playing, the Thunder will be able to win the championship.

Westbrook just entered the NBA last year, and the good defensive habits he developed in the NCAA have not been lost.

Just like McGrady, who just went to the Magic, still retains the excellent defense he trained in the Raptors. He has no experience of being a scoring champion. McGrady's defense is still outstanding.

Before Westbrook evolved into a triple-double hunk, the defensive end was still worthy of recognition.

Besides, Durant, after two grades of training, is about to evolve from a blacksmith maniac to a scoring champion.

Lu Yi partnered with Westbrook Durant, whether offensive or defensive, this kind of perimeter configuration is definitely the best in the league.

However, Lu Yi believes that the possibility of him falling to the third pick is very small.

If the Clippers and Grizzlies don't want him, there is only a slight chance of being picked up by the Thunder.

The Grizzlies have OJ Mayo and Rudy Gay, as well as Mike Conley and Kyle Lowry, and it is unlikely that Lui will be selected again.

But if the Clippers have a big election and choose Griffin because of historical inertia, then Lu Yi falls to the second pick, will the Grizzlies not want it?

Isn't it good to use the second pick to intercept Hu Luyi, wait for other teams that need Luyi to come and beg for mercy, and earn an intermediary fee?
Even if the robbery fails, the Grizzly is not indigestible.

The Grizzlies chose Thabeet, and it's not about decentralizing the Development League.

As long as Lu Yi plays crazy enough in the summer league, no matter how bad he is, he can still play the sixth man in the Grizzlies.

Therefore, Lu Yi needs Jeff Austin and needs to join forces with Gasol Jr. in advance to occupy a certain voice and status in the Grizzlies.

Of course, if the Clippers can use the No. [-] pick to select Lu Yi, that would be the best.

Louie can get in touch with Paul in advance through Jeff Austin.

When the New Orleans Hornets are managed by the league and Paul is traded to the Clippers, Lu Yi and Paul can try to win the championship in the Clippers.

If the home team is unsuccessful in winning the championship, then learn from Durant and follow James' path, leaving James with nowhere to go.

Although Lu Yi has a strong singles ability, as a shooter, who wouldn't want to be teammates with Curry and have an extremely wide shooting space?

(End of this chapter)