The invincible kryptonite of basketball

"The fourth pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Julius Randle, a 2-meter power forward from the University of Kentucky."

Randall has outstanding talent, and his draft price was originally high, but his poor performance in the NCAA tournament made him fall to the edge of the lottery.

Even the prediction before the draft is around nine or ten.

It seems the Sixers know more about him than most teams.

After that, the Magic with the fifth pick chose Gordon, and the Jazz with the sixth pick chose Exum, basically the same as in history.

The 24th overall Bobcats also selected Napier and was traded to the Heat.

When the selection pick came to the 27th pick, it was finally the turn of the Pelicans.

Chapter 554 The choice of the Pelicans (second update!)

"Are you really going to choose him?"

Although there have been exchanges before, but before making the final choice, Dempsey still did not forget to ask one more question.

Because the person Tang Tian suggested, after they got to know him, did not reach the strength of the first round.

Tang Tian nodded affirmatively. To him, this was a choice that did not require any consideration.

Even when he asked Demps to trade a first-round pick, it was all because of him.

Dempsey turned his gaze to Benson.

Benson nodded without much hesitation.

He belongs to the kind of owner who cares about the team very much, so he is aware of the communication between Tang Tian and Dempsey, and he now trusts Tang Tian very much.

Benson nodded, and Dempsey didn't hesitate any longer, and handed the envelope with the results to the staff.

Xiao Hua came out of the backstage for the 27th time.

He wiped his forehead. It was really tiring to go in and out of the draft.

Seeing that it was the Pelicans, he thought of Tang Tian, ​​and then remembered what Stern had said to him some time ago.

He smiled a little, then opened the envelope.

The Pelicans fans who came to the scene were full of expectations.

Dempsey's operations in the past season have been very impressive, so even the pick at the end of the first round made them look forward to it.

The Pelicans' style of play last season was actually very characteristic, Tang Tian and Davis, plus a bunch of outside 3D shooters.

Aminu failed to develop a three-pointer last season, and the 3D players on the outside must be their first choice.

However, there are actually not many 3D players who can be selected for this pick.

CJ Wilcox, this is a shooting guard who threw more than 250 three-pointers in his freshman season and has a good defensive size.

Joe Harris, this is the stronger 3 but the weaker D. In his junior year, he threw 263 three-pointers in a single season, and his 40.7% three-point shooting rate ranked second in the history of the University of Virginia. bit.

KJ McDaniels, who has D but not 3 for the time being, has performed very well on the defensive end, and it is also possible to develop a three-pointer ability.

Basically, that's the three of them.

In the anticipation of the Pelicans fans at the scene, Xiao Hua announced the choice of the Pelicans.

"The 2014th overall pick in the first round of 27, the New Orleans Pelicans selected... Nikola Jokic, a 2-foot-08 center from Serbia."

When Xiao Hua announced the choice of the Pelicans, the fans in the audience were confused.

Who is this Jokic?What the hell is Serbia?

And don't want 3D forwards and guards, choose a short center with 2 meters 08!

The choice of the Pelicans is really incomprehensible!

Even Walker, who was communicating with Napier, looked up and turned his head in surprise.

He knew that Tang Tian went to the draft office of the Pelicans, so Tang Tian must have been involved in this selection.

But how does this choose someone who has never appeared on the forecast list?

After watching Xiao Hua's announcement, Dempsey couldn't help but pouted.

He trusted Tang Tian's vision, but this choice was indeed not his original intention. He was more inclined to choose Wilcox.

And this Jokic still has contracts with overseas teams, and he may not come this season.

Dempsey was a little confused, but Tang Tian was rarely excited.

After Xiao Hua announced, it was tantamount to a one-shot deal.

Jokic, the Pelicans finally come!

Although it is only a rookie Jokic, this will greatly increase the strength of the Pelicans' bench next season.

Of course, the most important thing is that the future of the Pelicans is even more worth looking forward to!

Although Whiteside's stay has not yet been decided, but Jokic + Davis + him + Holiday, this lineup is completely worthy even for the rising Warriors!

As for the buyout, he will find a way to let Dempsey do it, if it doesn't work, he can pay for it!

Just like investing in Ferrari back then, this is a business that can help him earn more krypton gold and make a steady profit without losing money!

Seeing Tang Tian's excitement, Dempsey couldn't understand it.

However, Tang Tian's previous suggestions have always been successful, and I hope this time it will be successful as well.

The Pelicans are done with their picks, and the first-round draft is coming to an end.

But Demps was not idle, he continued to communicate with other teams.

In addition to suggesting Jokic this year, Tang Tian also has targets in the second round.

Spencer Dinwiddie, this is Tang Tian's first target.

Dinwiddie's strength is actually enough to qualify for the first round, but no one dares to choose because of hidden knee injuries.

But Tang Tian knows his strength as a time traveler. He is the kind of potential point guard who can become the sixth man. If the Pelicans can get him in the second round, he will definitely make money.

Of course, if there is a first goal, there is a second goal. If the deal cannot be reached, then Taylor Johnson, the undrafted pick, is his second goal.

Johnson is a combo guard with a good three-pointer. The Pelicans' winning him is also a reinforcement for the back line.

The second round of the draft has begun, and the person who appeared in front of the stage has changed from Silver to Tatum.

The Bucks selected Damien Inglis with the 31st overall pick, officially kicking off the second round of the draft.

There has been no progress on Dempsey's side.

Until the 36th pick, Tang Tian knew that the deal was basically impossible to reach.

Just when he was about to take the next best thing and turn his target to Johnson, Dempsey suddenly looked at him.

"The Pistons want an extra second-round pick for next year."

The plan Demps gave before was Darius Millaga's No. 53 pick this year.

Miller was the No. 2012 pick in 46. The value is basically equal, but if they are asked to make another second round next year, they will obviously lose money.

"Give."

Tang Tian said without hesitation.

The Pelicans' record next year will definitely improve, and the second-round pick is worthless.

Benson nodded.

Dempsey picked up the phone again, after some communication.

"nailed it."

Because the consideration time for each team in the second round is only 2 minutes, at this time the 37th pick has already been selected.

This is a standard buzzer-beater deal.

But the buzzer is better than the lore failure, and they have gained a lot in this draft.

Even in this way, he can still try to get Taylor Johnson in the unsuccessful market, which is the Dzogchen.

"With the 2014th overall pick in the second round of the 38 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Spencer Dinwiddie, a 1-meter point guard from the University of Colorado."

After hearing the trades and options in a row, the Pelicans fans on the scene became a little more excited at this time.

Dinwiddie University has a hidden knee injury, but in 17 games he played, he made 41.3% of his three-pointers and averaged 1.5 steals per game.

If his injury does not affect his performance in the NBA, this is definitely a value-for-money 3-and-D player.

Even strictly speaking, this is still a 3D player who can organize, which is a match made in heaven with the current Pelicans.

Although the short center Jokic who was selected was a bit inexplicable, Demps's operation in the second round was very eye-catching.

Chapter 555 Tang Tian who manipulated the management? (First update!)

With the selection of Jokic and Dinwiddie, the Pelicans' draft this year is basically complete.

Demps is still working hard on draft picks, because Tang Tian also has another suggested candidate, Jordan Clarkson, a scoring point guard.

This time he failed to operate successfully, and Clarkson was eventually picked up by the Cavaliers.

However, it is impossible for everything to be perfect. The Pelicans have achieved very well now.

As soon as the draft ended, Demps called Taylor Johnson at Tang Tian's suggestion, and immediately offered a two-year non-guaranteed contract.

For undrafted picks, what they need most is recognition. The Pelicans come up with a non-guaranteed contract, not a training camp contract, which makes Johnson feel fully recognized and respected.

He basically decided to join the Pelicans after talking on the phone with Demps.

Get Tyler Johnson, and the Pelicans have a solid draft pick.

Tang Tian is in a very good mood. Compared with the past two years of staring at the Spurs, it feels really good to have the right to speak in the Pelicans.

Even now he feels that choosing the Pelicans was a really wise move.

Otherwise, in places like Houston and Los Angeles, if he wants to be able to speak in the management, he really doesn't know that it will be the year of the monkey.

The draft ended, and the fans talked a lot.

Wiggins, Parker and Embiid were the most mentioned words.

But in addition to these three, there is one more person who has been discussed a lot.

Tang Tian.

The news that Tang Tian entered the Pelicans draft office was quickly revealed by relevant media.

The sunspots cum in an instant.

"Fuck, is this a blatant interference with the management? It's not even a cover-up!"

"Turns out Don's just another LeBron!"

"Is it more exaggerated than LeBron? This is really manipulating the management!"

"Fans turn black, what I hate the most is this kind of privileged player!"

"The Pelicans are screwed, their management got the experience card of the Cavaliers management!"

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After the draft is over, what follows is the free agent market.

Tang Tian and Dempsey are discussing the signing and renewal of the contract.

When he saw these comments, he couldn't laugh or cry for a while.

These black people are really everywhere, as long as there is any point, they will be caught by them all the way, and they are full of wit and glib.

But he didn't care at all, because he knew very well that these were helping the Pelicans become stronger.

Being hacked a few times, isn't this just proof that he is popular?