Coach Lee

Chapter 176 Lotto Draw

When the CUBA Invitational started, the NBA on the other side of the ocean was still in full swing.

In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Bulls were once again shocked into a cold sweat.

The Eagles used a long-hidden three-point tactic in a 2-0 situation.

No one expected that the Hawks' three-point tactic would work wonders. They threw 35+ three-pointers in two consecutive games and hit at least 20 three-pointers. This also allowed them to beat the Bulls to win two consecutive victories.

The Eagles scored two points in a row, and the total score of the series also became 2-2.

At this critical moment, the Bulls also made adjustments.Strengthen the perimeter defense, while increasing the chances of your own shooter's three-point shot.

In the following games, the Eagles failed to continue their fiery touch, and the Bulls did not give a chance, forcibly taking away two consecutive victories and ending the series.

Although the Bulls passed the test 4-2, the Eagles' style of play has once again proved to everyone that the three-point tactic is a good way to steal points from the Bulls.Although it can't win a complete victory, it can be used when necessary, and the effect is still very good.

In an office on the 15th floor of the Olympic Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York.

The little old man tapped on the table.

"Three-pointers, three-pointers, three-pointers again."

……

In mid-May, the NBA held a lottery drawing ceremony.

All 13 teams that did not make the playoffs sent representatives to New York.

This lottery ceremony has been going on for many years, and the team that is not the No. [-] pick has won the No. [-] lottery.

Same thing this time!
When all 4 numbers selected by the lottery machine appear~
In the private room of the Grizzlies team with the worst record.

"Oh no!!!!"

"F#*$!!!"

"Shit, shit lotto machine! It must be broken! It must be broken!"

"My number one lottery, it's gone, it's gone..."

All the hard work of the Grizzlies all season was in vain.

One season was beaten, one season was blamed, one season was abandoned by the fans.

At this moment, they felt that the world had collapsed.

One side is gloomy, but the other side is extremely excited.

"yeah!!!"

There was joy in the Dallas Mavericks box.

The big boss Lopete Jr. and the others hugged Don Nelson and hugged him tightly.

"Don! Thank you! You brought us good luck!"

"Don! We Mavericks are really nothing without you."

"Don! The No. [-] Scholar is ours. The No. [-] Scholar is ours!"

Don Nelson blushed, not because of excitement, but because,

"Ahem, I~ I'm going to be out of breath..."

Everyone also quickly let go, quite embarrassed.

"Huh~heh~huh~heh~"

Don Nelson was panting heavily.

If I die here today, I'm sure I'm more "famous" than the Mavericks winning the No. [-] pick, right?

"It's just a No. [-] lottery. Don't be so excited. Everyone takes a long-term view. Our goal is to be the champion."

As soon as Don Nelson finished speaking, there was a neat voice in the box, "Champion! Champion! Champion!"

Don Nelson: ...

How do you have more confidence than me?

Don Nelson suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

The third-worst Mavericks won the No. [-] pick, while the last-to-last Grizzlies were not so lucky.

With only 14 wins, the Grizzlies, who have been hammered by the entire league for a season, have not received God's favor.Sadly, they only got the fourth overall pick!
The Spurs with the second worst record also missed the No. [-] pick. They got the second No. [-] pick, which is not bad.

The Celtics, who had the fifth-worst record, were lucky to get the No. [-] pick.

knock knock knock
Soon someone came to visit.

"Congratulations, Tang!"

The old guy Bubuvich appeared in the Mavericks' box with a big smile on his face.

"Hehe, you're not bad either. You've got a prospect, much better than the people in Vancouver." Don Nelson can be said to be in good spirits when there are happy events.The depressed mood of being sent a victory by the Spurs at the beginning has finally dissipated at this moment.

"Hehe~" Bubuvich laughed a little awkwardly, but said something surprising: "Tang, I have a discussion with you, how about signing the champion to me?"

For a moment, more than a dozen pairs of eyes in the box stared at him.

"Hen~Tang, did you drink again just now?"

"It's true that I drank a little, but I'm telling the truth." Bubuvich said cheekily: "Don, don't you like that big Chinese man the most? He has accurate shots, fast speed, and can pass the ball." , the three-pointer is also very good, isn't this the player you want most?"

Don Nelson just watched Bubuvich's performance with a smile on his face.

Bubovich continued:
"Don, really, Tim can't play his role at all when he is in your hands. He is unstable in the middle distance, not fast, not strong in confrontation, he can't control the ball, and he can't pass the ball. The key is character. And it's kind of stilted. Believe me, only I can really develop him."

"Hen~" Don Nelson smiled. It seems that I said this to Brad of the 76ers!

He also responded lightly, "How did you know I was going to choose Tim? I think Keith Van Horn is more suitable for my system."

As early as last year, Keith Van Horn, who was still a college student, was described by the media as "the second Larry Bird".

Van Horn had the same shooting ability as Bird, as well as a level head, and both were white, and everyone thought it was only a matter of time before he became a "second Bird."

In the current draft prediction rankings, Keith Van Horn is ranked No.2 after Duncan.

Bubvich clapped his hands, "Are you going to choose Keith? That's great, we can just change it. We choose Tim, you choose Keith, and you can get it for free from us." Next year's pick, the best of both worlds, don't you think?"

This Bubuvich is too good at talking.You can say a sentence or two about everything.

"Hmph~ You think beautifully!"

Don Nelson smiled mockingly, then ignored him and sat back in his seat.

That was embarrassing for Bubuvich, but he still kept smiling.

"Well, since this is the case, let's find a chance to talk next time."

As soon as he walked out the door, Bubuvich's face suddenly collapsed, and he felt that he had lost a lot.

Tim Duncan is the cornerstone of his most valued team building.He feels that with Tim Duncan and Admiral David Robertson in hand, the Spurs can at least make a name for themselves.Given time, maybe they can win the championship.

However, God is unfair!

Bubuvich can only pin his hopes on Don Nelson now.However, if there is really no other way, then you can only choose Keith.

"Oh~~ I came from a small town, it doesn't matter, it's really hard to walk any way~"

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(End of this chapter)