“Wang, do you think I look better in a tie or a bow tie?”
In a five-star hotel near Madison Square Garden in New York City,
Harden and Wang Mian were looking in the mirror in order to leave a handsome appearance on such an important stage as the draft.
“Wear a tie, a more formal tie.”
Wang Mian, who had already changed his clothes, replied
“I’d rather wear a bow tie. I want to be a little different from everyone else.”
“……”.
Wang Mian:”You already have an idea and you still ask me?”
In fact, Harden asked Wang Mian mainly because he was nervous.
After all, this was the moment that changed his life.
As a result, Harden found out awkwardly when he arrived at the scene.
Almost everyone at the scene was wearing a bow tie.……
“Hell, I would have entered the tie if I had known better.”
Harden scratched his head.
At this time, he saw two Chinese people walking towards Wang Mian.
They were reporters from China Zhang Weiping and Yu Jia
“Xiao Wang looks so handsome in a suit!”
Zhang Weiping couldn’t help but praise Wang Mian when he saw him in a suit:”And Xiao Wang has a cool temperament that is not inferior to that of a Hollywood star!”
“Regardless of appearance and temperament, he is the best in the show!”
“James Harden is there too.
And Zhang Weiping also came to Harden next to him:”The bow tie is very nice.””
“……”
Harden: Something feels wrong.
After chatting with Zhang Weiping for a while.
Wang Mian and Harden sat in the small green room, waiting for David Stern’s roll call.
And at this moment.
Backstage with the Los Angeles Clippers varsity team.
They are well prepared.
After they win Wang Mian with the No. 1 pick, a large number of teams will definitely send them messages.
If you make a phone call, the line will definitely be busy, so text messages will become a bomb zone.
“This is going to be a pretty crazy fight for people.”
The Clippers’ deputy general manager Pittman was actually a little excited.
“In fact, just now, we received a large number of background text messages.”
That’s right.
The Clippers reached a consensus just a few days ago.
During the trial training, they found that Griffin was injured, and the foot injury was serious.
They didn’t have much hope for Griffin. They gave up decisively.
And there were no outstanding insiders in this draft.
So they could only choose Wang Mian.
However, the Clippers did not change their desire to have an inside player.
And they were not satisfied with Wang Mian’s fiery temper. There is some resistance.
Also, Wang Mian’s explosive style of play is too harmful to the body.
If they use the No. 1 pick to select a glass man, the gains outweigh the losses. So Wang Mian will be their bargaining chip after they are selected.
But, who will they make the deal with?
That depends on the other party’s chips.
……
On the other side, inside the Chicago Bulls’ cubicle.
General manager Gar Forman and the team’s coaches are waiting nervously.
They prepared several sets of trading chips.
The target is Wang Mian!
……
Inside the Golden State Warriors room
“This is our ultimate offer.”
Logo Man’s purpose tonight is also very clear.
He must take down Wang Mian!
All teams are ready to take down Wang Mian.
At 7 o’clock in the evening
, David Stern’s iconic face with white hair and glasses appeared on time at the draft.
As soon as Stern appeared, the rookies at the scene suddenly became quiet.
Every pair of bright eyes is full of expectations for the future.
Of course, everyone in the small rooms of each NBA management team is also ready
“Ladies and gentlemen!”
“Welcome everyone to Madison Square Garden on such an exciting day, what is about to bring is the 2009 NBA Draft!”
The lines remain the same every year.
But the nervous faces off the field do change every year.
“The Los Angeles Clippers, who hold the No. 1 pick, will make a selection, and they have 5 minutes to consider!”
In about a minute, a staff member handed the envelope into the hands of David Stern.
“In the 2009 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Clippers selected… Wang Mian with the No. 1 pick! From China, from Arizona State University!”
As soon as the name was announced, everyone in the audience let out a sigh of relief.
There is no suspense!
Wang Mian is still the best choice for the number one pick!
And Wang Mian has also become the second number one pick in the Chinese draft after Dayao.
“Sure enough, there is no suspense!”
Off the court, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Li also laughed out loud.
“Anyone who misses Wang Mian in the draft will be fired on the spot!”
In 2009, China has not broadcast the draft live.
However, Balcony 5 still sent reporters from China to cover the whole process.
If nothing else happens, the overwhelming news will soon be washed out in China.
……
“Congratulations, King!”
At the conference.
James Harden stood up and hugged Wang Mian:”You are a well-deserved No. 1 pick.”
Wang Mian was selected by the Clippers.
Harden knew that the probability of him and Wang Mian partnering in the NBA was quite small.
The Arizona Wang Mian combination became a thing of the past
“Soon it will be time for you to take the stage too.
Wang Mian also patted Harden’s little head:”I’m waiting for you in the NBA.””
To be honest, Wang Mian actually had a hunch that something else would happen soon.
In the original draft, even though Griffin’s foot injury was serious, the Clippers still chose Griffin.
It shows that they are serious. I want an inside player.
I am an outside player.
Although my playing style is more inside,
I am an out-and-out outside player.
“Congratulations, King.”
Before taking the stage, Curry at the next table also stood up and hugged Wang Mian:”Don’t forget our training agreement this summer.”
Of course, Curry’s sister Sydel Curry also sent blessings.
“OK!”
Wang Mian smiled slightly at the two of them.
And the interesting thing is.
The scene of Wang Mian getting up and hugging Harden Curry was quickly captured by reporters on the sidelines. the reason is simple.
Reporters believe that these three rookies will become the top three representatives in 2009.
They may even become lifelong enemies in the future!
“You deserve it, young man.”
After taking the stage, Wang Mian once again received David Stern’s blessing.
“I wish you a brilliant future in the NBA, and of course, if you have any questions, call me anytime!”
Wang Mian nodded.
For David Stern, Wang Mian is also full of respect.
Compared with the future bald man.
This is the real NBA helmsman!
And on another”battlefield”.
In the Los Angeles Clippers room.
Six telephones were ringing non-stop, and text messages had been bombarded into rubble.
“head!”
“Trevor Ariza + Luke Walton + Derek Fisher!”
“This is the chip the Lakers gave us.”
Donald frowned when he heard this:”This bargaining chip is too low.”
What the Clippers want is an inside player.
Among the three, only Luke Walton is an inside player.
But at his level… bring him down!”
“Wait, head!”
“The Lakers changed their chips!”
“Trevor Ariza + Andrew Bynum!”
When he heard Bynum’s name, Donald was silent for a second.
This is a solid inside player and extremely talented.
But he still feels that the chips are not enough.
“Unless it’s an All-Star level insider!”
“Otherwise I need three great role players, and there has to be a big man among them! After thinking for a moment, Donald directly told the assistant:”Let the Lakers bring out Pau Gasol + Andrew Bynum!””
The other side.
Lakers team office
“Pau Gasol + Andrew Bynum!”
“Why the hell don’t you want Kobe + Pau Gasol from me?”
Lakers general manager Kupchak felt that Donald was talking too much.
This offer is absolutely unacceptable.
For a crown, he threw out the Lakers twin towers.
Not to mention that the Lakers twin towers had just won the championship.
In Kobe Bryant determines the upper limit of the Lakers.
The double height inside determines the lower limit of the Lakers.
Of course Kupchak cannot agree.
“Head, the Thunder’s bargaining chip is Jeff Green + Nick Collison!”
In the Clippers team room.
The assistant general manager shouted:”They only want Wang Mian!”
“Shit!”
“This offer is not sincere. Compared with Nick Collison’s potential and talent, Andrew Bynum is far behind.”
“Unless Russell Westbrook + Serge Ibaka are presented!”
“Of course, KD + Serge Ibaka will also work!”
“Otherwise, don’t bullshit me!”
…… other end
“I knew they would charge exorbitant prices.”
Thunder general manager Presti gave up directly:”Ignore them.”
“We also have the opportunity to select James Harden and Blake Griffin.”
The battle for the crown is full of smoke.
The Lakers are still struggling, and the Thunder have withdrawn from the battle line.
“Head, Jerry West just called!”
“He knows we are short of men inside.”
“Kelana Azubuike + Andris Biedrins, and Monta Ellis!”
To be honest.
When Donald heard about this bargaining chip, he was really excited.
It is worthy of the logo. It hit the heart directly.
Biedrins averaged a double-double last season, although it was a beggar’s version of a double-double, 11+11.
But Biedrins’ role is not small.
Azubuike averaged 14+5 per game last season. His power forward position is also quite satisfactory and his defensive effect is good.
These two inside players cannot be said to be very powerful.
But they are also good choices.
More Not to mention, there is Monta Ellis, who averaged 19 points per game last season.
Although Monta only played 25 games last season before being reimbursed, he is a stable scorer.
“This chip looks okay”
“But Azubuike and Biedrins are a bit ordinary, and they are both defensive interiors.”
“Inside players can’t have any offensive ability at all.”
“This is Monta, who tore his deltoid ligament last season, right?”
Donald looked at the assistant and asked
“That’s right!”
“He wasn’t injured playing ball, he was hit by a motorcycle.
The assistant recalled:”And, he was driving drunk!””
“He was also banned from the Warriors for 30 games.”
“So Monta is a problem player!”
Donald pointed it out:”In addition to drunk driving, he also carried illegal drugs.”
“If I remember correctly, he also had a somewhat fiery and eccentric temper.”
The thorn in the locker room is Donald’s minefield.
The damage Randolph caused him last season is still fresh in his mind.
So.
The bargaining chip given by Logo seems to be full of sincerity.
In fact, it is full of loopholes!”
“Go negotiate with the Lakers and ask them to bring out Andrew Bynum + Lamar Odom…plus Derek Fisher, see if they can agree.”
“yes!”
“Wait a minute!”
“The Bulls also gave out their trading chips!”
“Ben Gordon + Luol Deng + Drew Gooden + Brad Miller!”
“He wants our crown + Steve Novak!”
Hearing this, Donald Sterling instantly became energetic.
“Get the average data of these players last season!”
The draft continues.
The Grizzlies, holding the No. 2 pick, chose Blake Griffin after hesitation.
Yes, the Grizzlies also want an inside man.
Compared to Thabeet and Griffin, he chose the latter.
And Griffin 343 before taking the stage.
He glared at Wang Mian fiercely.
Wang Mian could clearly see the crack in Griffin’s eye socket.
The scars from those punches given to Griffin in the finals have not yet recovered
……
Thunder selects James Harden with third overall pick
“Hey! Even though there is no king!”
Russell Westbrook is quite excited at the moment:”But I also like James Harden”
“We also have our very own James!”
The Thunder’s number one KD also welcomed Harden very much:”James Harden will make us better!”
Second Young Master Dewey is indeed full of daydreams about Wang Mian.
However, Wang Mian is like his first girlfriend.
It is too difficult to get to the end.
Harden is the real good wife!
Second Young Master Dewey has begun to look forward to Third Young Master Thunder The sweet life.
Ibaka: Then I go???
With the fourth pick, the Kings selected Tyreke Evans.
The fifth and sixth picks both come from the Timberwolves.
Ricky Rubio and Hasheem Thabeet were selected respectively.
Don’t say it.
The main reason why Thabeet became the second most popular player is that he does not have a defender.
Rubio’s excellent passing organization ability may really be able to lead Thabeet.
There has indeed been a lot of change in the draft position.
But mid to late picks.
In Wang Mian’s impression, there shouldn’t be much change.
Jeff Ayers was selected by the Kings with the 39th overall pick in the second round.
Arizona Sun Devils”Big Three”.
Officially all in the NBA!
“King, don’t leave in a hurry yet.”
At this time, Wang Mian’s agent had just received the text message, so he reminded:”The Clippers will trade you, Los Angeles is not your place to go.”
Wang Mian nodded.
It was not surprising.
He was quickly traded after being selected in the draft.
It was not a rare thing.
So Wang Mian stood in the background and quietly waited for the final result of the draft.
As Lester ·Hudson was picked up by the Boston Celtics with the 58th overall pick in the second round. The
2009 NBA Draft ended successfully.
And just when David Sturt was about to speak his annual closing words.
1 An envelope containing the transaction was handed over to Stern.
David Stern frowned inadvertently.
What was supposed to come had come.
Instinct told Stern that this was a deal about Wang Mian.
So Wang Mian Where is Mian going?
With doubts and expectations, Stern opened the envelope.
The moment he opened the envelope, the tense lines between Stern’s eyebrows instantly relaxed.
His expression also became as refreshing as a spring breeze.
“Just now, a transaction took place, and the players included included the top pick in this year’s draft, Wang Mian!”
“The content of this transaction is……”
…………
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