If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 3

[You sweat on the training ground, the reward is stable +1. 】

After the rookie training camp, Yi Jian didn't just participate in trial training, but spent almost all his time on the training ground.

It has to be said that this body is the embryo of a born basketball player with outstanding talent.

While Yi Jian worked hard to improve in the training ground, he also completely adapted to his current body shape.

"I can't wait for the NBA game."

In June, draft night quickly arrived.

Yi Jian was officially invited by the NBA to participate in the draft held at Madison Square in New York. He also became the No.1 player in the history of China and Asia to enter the "Little Green Room".

"Yi, don't worry, I have already said hello to the teams that have signed, and I have a lot of contacts in the league." Dan - Fagan said.

Your connections are useless, Yi Jian complained inwardly.

He said with a smile: "There is a saying in China that planning is based on people and success depends on nature. We have made enough preparations. No matter which team chooses me tonight, I have the confidence to play my worth."

In the Madison Square Garden Theater, Yi Jian sat in a conspicuous position, and was still alone at the table, which was very popular.

League president David Stern stood on the stage, announcing the lucky ones who have the opportunity to enter the NBA, the basketball player's vanity fair.

The Blazers' No. [-] pick was still given to Oden without any suspense.

Potential big men have always been favored, not to mention Oden's results in leading the NCAA team, and his physical test results are obviously better than Durant.

The two favorites were in the same class, and Oden became the No. [-] pick. Unfortunately, Portland is not a lucky city.

Oden is the No. [-] pick, so the Sonics will definitely choose Durant.

Oden and Durant are obviously higher than others in this class, and there is no problem with the choice of the second overall pick.

With the third overall pick, the Eagles chose Horford, a core member of the NCAA championship.

Horford played well against Oden in the NCAA game.

He doesn't have the talent of Oden and Durant, but it's okay to be a No. [-] pick.

The fourth pick of the Grizzlies is also very good, and they selected Conley, the only outstanding guard in this session.

When it was the Celtics' turn to pick fifth overall, Yi Jian was also a little nervous.

If his name has not appeared, it is estimated that he will go to Milwaukee again.

The Celtics' right to choose is actually in the hands of the Sonics, and the deal between the two teams will be announced soon.

Yi Jian analyzed the draft strategy of the Supersonics. The new general manager of the Supersonics, Sam Presti, will also be a minor celebrity in the league in the future. He selected three MVPs for the Thunder.

Presti has a good vision, but he prefers players with good physical fitness and more versatile offense in the draft.

Durant does not represent Presti's preferences, because Durant is too famous, and Jeff Green is a more versatile striker, so the Celtics chose Jeff Green in history. Green.

After all, according to the normal situation, if the Sonics really recognize Durant, they should not choose a striker, but should choose a guard or an inside to assist Durant.

It can only show that the Supersonics at this time do not have 100% confidence in Durant.

You must know that Little Green Tail still has guards and insiders. Even if the Sonics have a vicious vision, knowing that only Conley can play guards this year, then there will be an All-Star insider in the 2007 class.

Gasol Jr. is a European player whose strength is not obvious now. It is normal for the Supersonics to look down, but the little green tail still has two NCAA championship core insiders. Noah was elected the most outstanding player in the NCAA Final Four.

It's really strange that the Sonics don't want Noah, but they lack insiders.

As a result, they can only use Jeff Green to replace the blue-collar insider Perkins in the future, and Noah has grown into a double-team All-Star player.

The rebuilt Supersonics obviously hope to obtain a strong striker, all-round or strong attack power.

Coincidentally, Yi Jian also met this standard.

Many media commented on Yi Jian as a big man with excellent athletic ability and excellent offensive potential.

"The Celtics selected... Yi Jian from China with the fifth overall pick!"

A big city, or a wealthy family.

Dan Fagan stood up excitedly and continued to congratulate.

Yi Jian, on the other hand, was very calm with a smile on his face. Finally, participating in the rookie training camp was not in vain.

After shaking hands with Stern on the stage, Yi Jian returned to his seat and whispered to his agent, "It may be the prelude to the deal. The Celtics can't wait for the new season."

Going to the Supersonics is not the best result, but it is already the best change.

Soon, the deal between the Celtics and the Sonics was officially announced.

This summer, the Sonics sent Ray Allen, one of the leaders of the team, to the Celtics, and another leader of the team, Lewis, jumped out of the contract, and the Sonics completely rebuilt.

Yi Jian, the No. [-] pick, was also sent to Seattle as a bargaining chip.

It's still a small city. In the future, the team will change its name to the Thunder and move to Oklahoma, which is also a small city.

But the completely rebuilt team is a good place for rookies to show their talents.

The Internet era for all is coming, and small cities have more opportunities to gain attention.

As long as you play well, you will not delay getting the maximum salary, nor will you delay commercial endorsements.

As far as money is concerned, the NBA will soon be entering its best era.

Became the No. [-] player in the NBA, Yi Jian was interviewed by the media.

"Yi Jian, welcome to the NBA, are you ready?"

Yi Jian replied confidently: "I think I am ready. I have been playing for the national team for the past few years. I have participated in the Olympics and the World Championships. I have a lot of experience in international competitions. I think I can also play NBA."

"Actually, I'm looking forward to playing against good athletes. I want to beat them, or be beaten by them."

"As for the team, I don't mind going to any team, because I have the confidence to help any team get better, and you will see my strength."

What Yi Jian said was very domineering, not because he wanted to sensationalize the public.

He just wanted to attract hatred, and then find opportunities to activate more system tasks.

Next, he will join the national team. In order to prepare for next year's Olympics, the men's basketball national team gave up this year's Asian Championships and chose to come to the United States for training and participate in the NBA Summer League.

In this way, Yi Jian will not go to Supersonic to report for the time being.

In fact, it is also a good thing, he does not need to compete with Durant for performance opportunities in the summer.

And Yao Ming will not play in the summer league, Yi Jian will be the core of the national team's offense, and he can play to his fullest.

Yi Jian wants to let the supersonic coaching staff see how he will perform as the core.

[Task: First impression.Boys, go and become a dazzling presence in the summer league. 】

(End of this chapter)