Kwame Brown's Freshman

Chapter 177 [-]. Draft [-]

Stern said something like thank you, and recognition, and so on.It may be because I know that others don't like to hear it, so I didn't say too much and got into the topic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the draft has officially begun. First, the first pick of the Milwaukee Bucks. They chose Andrew Bogut, an Australian from the University of Utah!" There was no suspense, and the Bucks chose this one The Australian giant known as White Duncan.

Although he knew that he was definitely the No. [-] pick, Bogut was still very excited when he was actually selected: "I am very glad that the team chose me, and I will not let them down!" Where have I heard it.After thinking about it for a while, Kwame Khan said something. Isn't this what I said to Jordan at the beginning?
"Mr. Bogut, do you have the confidence to bring the team the same championship as your predecessor Luke Longley?" The reporter knew at a glance that he was from Milwaukee, and he really regarded Bogut as Duncan. I asked about the championship from the very beginning. Duncan made the team a favorite for the championship even in his rookie season.

But the reporter didn't think that his adjective would make the player he supported a laughing stock in the future.

"Longley? Are you kidding? Well, I respect him a lot. He is the pride of our Australia. But he and I are not at the same level. My goal is to beat Duncan and become the mvp in my rookie season!" Bogu Instantly bursting with confidence!As soon as the words came out, the audience was shocked.After Bogut finished speaking, he realized instantly that he seemed too flamboyant, so he quickly put on his hat and walked over to the Bucks manager.

"What a passionate lad. Alright, ladies and gentlemen, the Atlanta Hawks selected University of North Carolina power forward Marvin Williams with the second overall pick!" Everyone was shocked, only Kwame and the two Chriss were not too surprised. The three had known for a long time that Jordan had reached an agreement with the Eagles management and would not choose Paul, while Utah would choose Deron for two years. Keep the nation's top pick-and-roll scorer to pair with Boozer.Then the Hornets already have a top point guard Baron Davis, so Paul is already the future core of the Bobcats.

But Kwame can't figure it out a little bit. I guess everyone can't figure it out. Why did the Hawks choose another power forward?It makes sense to say that it is a power forward who is huge enough to play a center forward. After all, Josh Smith has shown the talent of a top player, but Marvin Williams is too short to play power forward Kwame. Okay, but next year is not as good as Josh. It can only be said that there is always a need for a few weirdos in the league, otherwise how can it show other people's shrewdness?
As expected, the Jazz chose Deron Williams from the University of Illinois, which can be said to be popular.

"Ladies and gentlemen, next up is the New Orleans Hornets with the fourth overall pick, Chris Paul, a point guard from Wake Forest University!"

As soon as Stern finished speaking, the cup in Jordan's hand fell directly to the ground, his face was gloomy, and he didn't expect that his plan would actually make a wedding dress for someone else.After Jordan was kicked out by the Wizards, he got the Bobcats with some people. Jordan is also one of the small owners, and now he is in charge of the team's operations. Because of Jordan's influence, the ticket sales are booming.Although Jordan has poor business acumen, he is still very shrewd when it comes to drafting Chris Paul, a matter that does not need to be considered at all. After the draft pick was determined, he found the owner of the Eagles. This is his friend and has a good relationship. The other party promised him not to choose Paul, but he didn't expect that the Hornets would give him the lead.

Paul was also stunned. What's going on?Choose me as a substitute?Paul is not willing to go to the Hornets. Where there is Baron Davis, what does it mean to choose himself.

Paul walked up very unhappy. At this moment, a deal message was delivered to Stern.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement. Baron Davis was traded to the Warriors. The Warriors paid for this year's No. [-] pick and center Troy Murphy. .” After Starn said this, Paul and Jordan instantly had different expressions.

Jordan looked even more gloomy.Paul is different. The reason why he is more willing to go to the Bobcats is because he can get the starting position, but the Hornets also give the starting position, and the Hornets' lineup is obviously better than the Bobcats. Paul has no reluctance.

In fact, the Hornets' initial goal was Bogut, so they failed to the end, but who knew that they won the worst record in the league but did not have a top three pick.In desperation, the Hornets had to make another plan. Originally, they wanted to choose Ike Diogu from the University of Arizona. Although he is not as good as Bogut, he is also a defensive champion. Although there are players like Paul and Deron, there are still Eagles in front. And Sir waited.But the Hornets management did not expect that the Eagles did not choose Paul!Immediately made a decisive decision to choose Paul, and at the same time made a decision to send Davis away in order to appease Paul. At this time, Murphy and the No. [-] pick of the Warriors came to mind. Don Nelson thought that there was only one No. [-] pick. , and although Murphy was able to contribute a double-double, he was too soft and immediately agreed to the deal.So there was the scene just now.

With a sullen face, Jordan was forced to choose a backup plan that he didn't expect to be able to use. He chose his alumnus, Raymond Felton.It's not that Felton is not strong, it's just that there is a gap compared with Deron and Paul, but he can only be selected. The Bobcats urgently need a guard who can handle the ball.

Next, the Blazers selected small forward Martell Webster, the Raptors selected power forward Charlie Villanueva, the Knicks selected center Channing Frye, and the Hornets selected Ike Diogu.

"Ladies and gentlemen, next up is the [-]th pick of the Los Angeles Lakers. They selected a talented high school student from St. Joseph High School in New Jersey. At [-] years old, he broke the Kobe Bryant's youngest draft player Andrew. -Bynum!" Stern was a little surprised when he saw that the Lakers picked another [-]-year-old high school student. The Lakers are addicted to collecting high school students!But the president has seen the world, so he didn't show any strange expression.

However, the scene began to whisper, the Lakers' choice broke a lot of glasses, because Bynum rejected the trial training invitation, many teams and many reporters and media thought that Bynum was an arrogant player, and there was too little exposure to the trial training , In the trial training of several teams in the East, they also performed mediocrely, so they were listed at the end of the first round.

However, some media suddenly thought that Bynum refused other teams' trial training after the Lakers' trial training. Could it be that there is some agreement?
Watching Bynum walk on stage, Kwame was also ready for a warm hug when Bynum came over, but both Chris and Kwame opened their mouths when they saw Bynum.

After saying the words of thanks and accepting a lot of interviews from the media, Bynum obviously couldn't get used to it, so he hurried to the Lakers.

"Kwame?" Bynum thought it was Kobe, and he was a little nervous, but it was Kwame. Kwame has a good temper, so Bynum relaxed a lot. "Kwame, what are you doing with your mouth open?" Bynum was a little puzzled, shouldn't he hug him?The previous ones are all done in this way.

Kwame realized it all at once, and hurried forward to hug her. "Welcome to the Lakers," Kwame said.

Pulling Bynum to sit down, Kwame and Chris finally couldn't help laughing, but they still lowered their voices.

"Andrew, didn't you beat yourself to death without cutting your hair? Seriously, I'm used to seeing your Julius Owen head, and now you have an egg head in an instant, it's really hahaha..." Kwame and Chris Kwame laughed. Bynum has black lines all over his head.Bynum is only [-] years old, his body is not yet fully developed, the flesh on his face is still very tender, and so is his scalp. He is used to seeing rough afro hair, but now he suddenly shaved his head bald, instantly highlighting his tender head. Be as much like an egg as you can be.

Bynum was crying, "I don't want to cut it either! But I heard that Kobe doesn't like my hair. There's nothing I can do about it. The boss looked upset, so I had to cut it. I still want to play well in the Lakers!" Bynum said Wronged.

"Okay, Andrew, this is how he looks like a player. You see, Kobe is also bald, and O'Neal is also bald! It's not like it won't grow in the future. When the time comes, think of a way to build a good relationship with Kobe, and he won't I will care about your hairstyle." Kwame has started to grow his hair, but his teammates have always said that he has grown hair and has no bald head. Although Kobe is bald, do they dare to touch it?Now come to Bynum, it really solves the needs of the team!

The draft did not stop because of the episode of Bynum. Although everyone was surprised, which year did not have one or two upsets in the draft?
The Magic chose a power forward partner with mid-range ability for Howard, Fran Vasquez from Spain, and the Clippers chose small forward Yaroslava Korolev from the Russian League. Kirilenko is so strong, they also want to try the Russians.

Next came the sad reminder of the Bobcats. Jordan was in a bad mood and chose another alumnus of his own, that is, the dwarf inside power forward Sean May who was wanted by Kupchak.

North Carolina is the biggest winner in this year's draft. Although the No. [-] pick is not theirs, a lot of people in North Carolina were selected in the first round this year. The Timberwolves selected North Carolina's mini-shooting guard, Sarah Miles in the [-]th pick. , In fact, Miles played point guard at first, and was squeezed into shooting guard by the strong Felton, but unexpectedly performed even better, so he just played shooting guard at will.

Nets selected shooting guard Antawn Knight from Texas, Toronto Raptors selected small forward Joey Graham from Oklahoma, Pacers selected shooting small forward with the [-]th pick , Dennis Granger.

The Celtics selected small forward Gerald Green, and the Grizzlies selected power forward Hakeem Warrick.The Nuggets selected Julius Hodge, a swingman.

The Suns surprised people again by selecting a super short, five-foot-nine point guard, Nate Robinson.

The Nuggets selected Jarrett Jack, the Kings selected small forward Francisco Garcia, the Rockets selected combo guard Luther Hyde, the SuperSonics selected center Lujan Parode, and the Pistons selected Kobe Bryant. Tall power forward Jason Mark Hill.

Another power forward who is less than [-] feet [-] inches, probably because the giants are not long enough to choose a center. The Blazers chose Linas Cresa who is only [-] feet [-] inches but plays a power forward.

The Spurs unexpectedly chose French power forward Ian Mahinmi, which gave the general managers of other teams a bad feeling. Another European player at the end of the first round, is it another Tony Parker?

The Heat also chose a power forward, Wayne Seaman, who was just six feet nine inches, and the Knicks chose the handsome white guy David Lee in the end.

After the first round was selected, Stern walked backstage. He is not needed for the second round. Basically all the first round picks can play in the NBA, because if you choose this player in the first round, you must sign with him. The second round is different. In the second round, the team can choose whether they want it or not. If you want this player, you can only play on your team. Sign with another team.

"Huh?" When Adam Silva came onto the stage, everyone was taken aback. Shouldn't it be Stu Jackson?However, this is something that the management of each team should consider, and the draft will continue.After more than an hour, the second round of the draft was finally completed, and the final situation was like this.

31 Saleem Stoudemire, Atlanta Hawks
32 Los Angeles Clippers Daniel Ewing
33 Brandon Bass, New Orleans Hornets

34 Utah Jazz CJ Myers

35 Ricky Sanchez, Portland Trail Blazers
36 Ersan Ilyasova, Milwaukee Bucks

37 Los Angeles Lakers Ronnie Turiaf

38 Travis Diener, Orlando Magic

39 Los Angeles Lakers Vaughn Weaver

40 Golden State Warriors Monta Ellis

41 Roko Vukic, Toronto Raptors
42 Chris Taft, Golden State Warriors
43 New Jersey Nets Mel Ilich
44 Orlando Magic Martinus Andrew Scovius

45 Philadelphia 76ers Lou Williams
46 Elazam Robek, Indiana Pacers
47 Bracey Wright, Minnesota Timberwolves
48 Michael Graber, Seattle SuperSonics
49 Andray Blatche, Washington Wizards

50 Boston Celtics Ryan Gomez
51 Utah Jazz Robert Wiley

52 Denver Nuggets Axel Xavier

53 Orion Green, Boston Celtics
54 Deion Thompson, New York Knicks
55 Seattle SuperSonics Lawrence Roberts

56 Detroit Pistons Amir Johnson

57 Phoenix Suns Julos Sroka
58 Marcin Gortat, Los Angeles Lakers
59 Cink Akeyo, Atlanta Hawks

60 Detroit Pistons Alex Acker Alex Acker
Kwame also hugged and said some words of welcome to the three second-round picks selected.

After the draft, Kwame returned to the Hilton Hotel. Kwame is now officially on vacation. Bynum and Kupchak went to their hotel together. Bynum and the three second-round picks still have a lot to do , such as the upcoming training and summer league.

(End of this chapter)