NBA: Start with 20 billion, buy the Knicks

"Three points and defense, this kind of player will be very popular in the development trend of basketball."

"Indeed, now there are more and more defenders, and there are very few defensive players."

Sean Marks can only reluctantly believe that it would be okay if you didn’t choose Beverly in front of you. You chose Beverley and a defensive guard, four guards... It’s hard to convince them that all four of them can play in the NBA Ball.

Jiang Chao didn't say much. In the future small ball era, 3-pointers and anti-mobile lineups will become the top priority.

The reason why Ariza can play for so long is because of his 3D attributes.

There is also the later 3D king Thompson, who dribbled the ball in a mess, Covington, and Bridges in the 2022 Suns...

Of course, the generation who carried forward the concept of 3D may be the Danny Green he chose.

In the seasons when the Spurs won the championship, his role in the Spurs was simply to defend against the opponent's vanguard + ambush 3 points, and he didn't need to do any other work!

But the on-site response was good, and everyone was guessing Jiang Chao's intentions.

Netizens complained: "It's not that the Cavaliers want to sell, it's because they gave too much. This is equivalent to giving 233 million cash directly, in exchange for a player who may be useless."

"Danny Green is too old, and he can't practice dribbling anymore. I don't think he can basically dribble behind his back."

"Yes, I'm a North Carolina fan. I haven't seen him unlucky. He may make a lot of mistakes under pressure at the NBA level."

Pseudo-fans are already stunned:

"What does the boss mean? To strike hard at the draft? Doesn't the free market make waves?"

Spike Lee took a sip of beer:

"The salary of these rookies is not high, it is likely to squeeze out space for signing big names?"

Daddario didn't understand and asked, "Do we have big names willing to come?"

"Look at the performance of the team this season. If the performance is good, the big names are willing to move in with their bags."

Everyone knows that the contracts of big names such as Little Emperor, Melon and Warcraft will expire next year, and many teams are clearing space.

Explaining Jr. Van Gundy: "Four guards, just make up a table."

"Haha, he is the protagonist tonight."

"Originally, everyone's eyes were on Griffin. Boss Jiang Chao let everyone see his various trading methods today."

Sports Illustrated official website: "The Knicks make another shot, and the North Carolina captain is elected!"

I have to say that Danny Green has quite a lot of fans. After Jiang Chao chose him, a bunch of North Carolina alumni praised and thanked Jiang Chao.

Upstairs, the Knicks management is a bit autistic. This second-round pick is not enough, and the boss lost another one?

Although the money is paid by the boss, in their opinion, it is not good for a 23-year-old rookie to give them a salary increase.

Rich and powerful.

"It's so fierce." Liu Yan didn't quite understand that Jiang Chao was very strong, and he made the draft that should have been calm to a climax.

Soon Sean Marks received a video call from Danny Green's CAA agent.

Both of them in the video had tears in their eyes, and this handsome white-skinned guy with a cropped hair choked up and thanked the general manager and the boss.

"I'm a swingman, I can improve the team's perimeter defense!"

"Please give me a chance, I can do anything you want me to do, rebound, defend or pass the towel and water! Whatever you need me to do, I will do it!"

This passage seems familiar, it seems to have been said to Popovich.

Jiang Chao knew that he had the same tortuous experience as Brother Gou in his previous life, but he would not comfort Green like he did to Brother Gou.

Because Danny Green is richer than Gouge, you can't let him relax:

"It depends on your performance. Come to the summer camp earlier."

"Okay! I will give everything for the Knicks!"

Danny Green has been suffering since the first round. He tried out all the teams, and his performance in the trial training was so poor that he fell out of the first round prediction early.

So when he reached the 46th pick, his mentality has collapsed. At the last moment, the Knicks actually bought the draft pick and chose him. This is undoubtedly his last straw.

At first he couldn't even believe it, is this okay?Can this also go to New York?

And he also knows that if the second-round pick wants to really enter the NBA, he has to sign a contract for him, and he doesn't want the way the development league contract is stocked.

Brother Green's agent was also grateful: "I will supervise his playing well and let him prove it to the other 29 teams."

Sean Marks: "Seize the opportunity, the boss gave you the opportunity."

Jiang Chao signaled to hang up the video.

Danny Green's early career was very bumpy, but being able to get through it is closely related to his personal efforts. He also likes such a person who has high demands on himself.

In his previous life, he only played 20 games in the season after being selected by the Cavaliers, averaging 5 points per game, and couldn't practice much at all.

Including after arriving at the Spurs, he was actually waived within a week.

But he had the courage to do the most daring thing in his career, that is, he called Popovich, said what he said to Jiang Chao above, and offered me a small contract. The Spurs are willing to be a cow or a horse.

The Spurs management was moved and gave him a contract.

After that, everyone knows that the champion shooter can win the championship everywhere, the triple crown shooter, the best defensive second team, the 3D benchmark...

Now that he is in New York, Jiang Chao also hopes that he will be as inspirational.

It's a perfect place for this kind of player to make a big splash.

……

"Mr. D'Antoni, remember to tell the young coach that Danny Green only needs to practice three-pointers and defense, and he doesn't need to learn anything else."

"Okay." D'Antoni, a part-time coaching consultant, nodded.

Jiang Chao already has a way to use Danny Green in his mind. He smokes in the corner on the offensive end, locks the opponent's arrows on the defensive end, and can even chase and defend the nail plate. He will definitely be developed into an excellent role player.

Looking forward to the scene where he and Beverly lock the opposing guard together in the defensive round.

……

but.

It's not over yet!

With 13 picks left, Jiang Chao made another shot.

Selected the fifth player in this draft!

With a maximum of 17 players on the roster, Jiang Chao selected five players in the first draft!

TNT News: "Think of this as the CBA draft?"

Chapter 78: Crazy Five Defenders! Fire Ant, the king of FIBA, is here!

Originally, Jiang Chao wanted to buy this lottery from General Manager next to him.

But a draft talent like Mr. Pu obviously would not give up any chance to scratch the prize, and actively asked who is better to pick at the 24th pick.

Jiang Chao didn't say much since he didn't sell it, saying that there are not many people left, so you can choose whatever you want.

I could have recommended Budinger, an old acquaintance of the Rockets, but after thinking about it, I couldn't help too many possible opponents in the future, and he was also selected before the Thunder.

"Boss Jiang is hiding something. If you want this draft pick, there are obviously others to choose."

"You can choose and see if it's what I want."

"Don't be angry if I cut off my beard."

"It doesn't matter." Jiang Chao looked calm and calm. Even if this player was intercepted, it would be fine. He just wanted to play, and he was considered a good big-time player.

In the end, Mr. Pu guessed wrong. He chose Robert Varden as a swingman with the 24th pick in the second round.

The Knicks bought the Trail Blazers' 200th pick for $55 million.

This near-missing pick is actually not worth so much money, but the Blazers want to be close to the Cavaliers when they ask for a price.

The general manager of the Blazers Olshey did not forget to taunt after the transaction:

"Just do it, I have the money, I can't owe you money."

Jiang Chao snorted coldly: "This money is for you to find a medical team, and stop looking for veterinarians."

This made Olshey's face darken. The Blazers have been ruined by injuries in recent years. Thinking of Oden the Great who overwhelmed Durant to become the No. [-] pick...

The league also reminded Jiang Chao that this kind of cash compensation should be paid to the Blazers in full under the condition of paying taxes.

"rest assured."

Jiang Chao nodded and signed, and directly made the deal under the sluggish eyes of Sean and Marks.

The staff is really convinced. Everyone knows that the new owner of the Knicks has no side job and is the poorest owner among the 30 teams. And he directly spent more than 400 million US dollars for the low pick in the second round, which is a bit outrageous. Indoor smell.

Doesn't this kid know how hard it is to earn money?

Usually this kind of operation will end in failure.

"Reality will beat him hard."

David Stern, who knew in advance, was a little tired. Why is this little boss so uneasy? With this pick, the person you want to choose may lose. Even if you don’t lose, the team that chooses him Not necessarily signed.

Like many European and Asian players, even if they are selected by the NBA, it is the signing priority, and the team does not necessarily notify them to play.

Many still wait and see for another year, and sign after he wins the championship in his own division.

So Jiang Chao is completely unnecessary.

Why choose 3 people in the second round?

No Miss Li!

In the end, Jiang Chao chose Patty Mills at the end of the second round when the fans were almost gone:

"With the 55th pick in the second round, the Trail Blazers selected Australian player Patty Mills, and then sent it to the Knicks in a cash transaction."

WTF?

The backstage management who got up and stretched did not expect that the Knicks were still attacking at the last moment. What about playing?

"What are you doing? Although this is at home in New York, you are not allowed to play like this."

"This is also a defender."

"Yes... a player from St. Mary's University, a private university in San Antonio." RC Buford replied to Morey's words next to him.

He has naturally known this player. He belongs to the beggar version of Parker. He is more accurate than Parker in terms of three-pointers, but his height, breakthrough and ability to hold the ball are all below the NBA average.

Belongs to one of the most tasteless guard rookies this year.

"Stupid ball..." Morey grinned sullenly behind his back.

Presti almost spit out water after the name came out.

You said I chose a small point guard, didn't you choose a small guard yourself?This little man is only 1.8 meters three, shorter than Lawson, the first-round pick. I thought you wanted this draft pick to choose some kind of magical character.

The Australian players have no advantages other than fierce play.

He asked his men to check Mills' data.

In the two seasons at St. Mary's University, Mills averaged 16.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.97 steals per game. He was selected to the All-West Coast Conference First Team in his freshman and sophomore seasons.

It looks okay, but it doesn't look like a point guard. It's more suitable for a shooting guard. The shooting guard is too short. The possibility of this kind of player playing is 0.

"I said I chose to play, Mr. Pu, why do you care about us so much?" Sean Marks laughed.

"That's not necessarily the case. If he uses it well, his 47% three-point shooting rate is not bad."

"I hope." Jiang Chao ended his first draft tour with ease, and did not act in any more.

The next play will be next season.

Mills, Mi Shen, is as famous as Danny Green to fans of his generation.

The king of FIBA, Australia Durant + Curry.

And he also won the 14-year NBA championship with Danny Green on the same team. It is equivalent to Jiang Chao who made the Spurs' double shots in the championship season. More than 40% of men get together.

His fate was as bumpy as the previous two second-round picks, and even more outrageous.

After playing for one season in his previous life, he was not only fired by the Trail Blazers, but also from the Australian League in his home country.

The most embarrassing thing is that the CBA does not want him, because his ability is really limited, and he was abandoned by the New Jiang team in 12 games. This is also very understandable later. Mills is the purest role player, and the CBA needs a guard. It is the kind of ball-holding big core, and the American native defender is more suitable.