Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

Chapter 987 “Buddha” joins the team

June 17, Washington, DC.

There is still more than a week left before the draft, and trials for each team are in full swing.

Although they have achieved two consecutive championships, the Knicks' training ground is also filled with players from all over the world trying out.

But obviously, as a championship team with few draft opportunities, the Knicks' ability to attract rookies is very limited. It's not that they don't want to come. Who doesn't want to come to the Knicks nowadays, oh, except for gods like Irving.

This is the defending champion and a team that has a chance to build a dynasty, but unfortunately, the better it performs in college, the farther away it is from the Knicks.

On the contrary, like the Washington Wizards, teams with high draft picks in their hands are more popular with rookies. In recent days, the Washington Wizards have received the most attention in the past year. Except for Irving, outsiders predict

All high-ranking rookies have completed trials here, even though Washington only holds the No. 6 pick...

But that's good, man. For most rookies, No. 6 is the unapproachable pick of their lives.

Don't look at the fact that there are many high-ranking rookies in the league who can't be drafted, and don't look at the many people like Irving, Zuo Li, and Griffin who have booked the number one pick in advance before entering the league. This is all survivor bias. They can

Once you enter the league, you have already eliminated 99% of the people.

More people have to fight for their own position.

So when Zuo Li came to the Washington Wizards' training ground in disguise, what he saw was a lively and passionate training scene.

"This is youth~" This scene made Zuo Li very emotional, as if he had returned to three years ago, when he was just like them.

"Yes, yes, that's how we came here at the beginning. In the blink of an eye, three years have passed." Rich Paul agreed.

Curry, who came with Zuo Li, had a strange look on his face: "Don't make a fuss, boss, you seemed to have been booked by the Knicks at that time. Have you forgotten that Dolan called you personally, and you didn't even get one?"

A team trial..."

"Cough cough cough!" After being exposed, Zuo Li was not embarrassed. Instead, he watched the training with great interest. Scenes like this were rare. If he hadn't found a way to use his contacts to find a relationship, the core of a Knick would be no matter what.

No matter what, I can't get into the Washington Wizards' facility.

Soon Zuo Li found the target of his trip - Klay Thompson.

On the court not far away, he was showing off his shooting, and he was facing off against Derrick Williams, who is also a famous striker in college and a popular candidate for the No. 2-6 pick this year. But obviously, when it comes to shooting,

Clay can kill him instantly.

"Boss, this guy is very good, his shot is very stable, and he is a shooter at first glance." Experts will know if he is a shooter as soon as he takes a shot. Curry, who has been watching for a long time, quickly saw that Clay is extraordinary. It can be said that,

There were thirty or so rookies in the field, and none of them could shoot better than him.

"Oh? As expected of you Stephen." Zuo Li nodded. Zuo Li didn't tell him the goal of his trip when he came. He didn't expect to be discovered so quickly. Is this some kind of special bond?

Splash Brothers?

Collect two summoning Grimm?

I heard that Thompson also comes from a sports family. Sure enough, similar experiences will attract each other.

After a set of shots, both Curry and Rich Paul were full of praise for Clay, believing that he will definitely be a first-class superstar in the future, at least at the level of Miller.

Zuo Li was speechless for a while. Do you think Miller is some kind of cabbage...

But then, Clay exposed his biggest shortcoming, which was his poor dribbling...

Not only was he unable to dribble, but Clay's independent offensive ability was also lacking. In subsequent training games, Clay repeatedly had embarrassing situations where he could not break through. Moreover, when he dribbled the ball by himself, his shooting also failed...

Now Curry and the two stopped talking. From this point of view, this guy is at best with Korver, but he may not be as accurate as Korver. It seems... there is no need to spend so much effort to recruit...

loss!

Rich Paul has begun to worry about the cost of air tickets. Flying from New York to Washington is a lot of money for three people.

But Zuo Li's expression was saying: What do you two know? Among this rookie class, except for Leonard, whose brain circuit is also difficult to understand, Clay is the most popular!

And considering his adaptability, he can be said to be the most popular. After all, when Zuo Li crossed over, he already had three championships in his hands, and he won them with one team, which is much better than Leonard.

So what if he can't attack independently? As long as the tactics and lineup are suitable, Clay will be one of New York's future killers!

When the time comes, Curry and Clay will be added to the backcourt, Danny Green and Shane Battier will be on the front lines, and the interior line will...

Tsk~

Zuo Li is already observing a moment of silence for other teams in the league.

So after the training, Zuo Li attacked decisively and found Clay directly.

"Little brother, I think we need to talk."

"What's there to talk about? I'm very busy and tired. If you have anything to discuss, please talk to my agent!" Clay, who was lowering his head to pack things, waved his hand impatiently.

He is thinking about the draft now. As a student at Washington State University, he is still very interested in joining the Washington Wizards. Moreover, Washington holds the sixth pick, which is in line with Clay's psychological expectations for himself, so he is very interested in joining the Washington Wizards.

Training is very important.

But just after training, the Washington Wizards' general manager and coach seemed to have little interest in him.

"As good as you are and as good as your shooting is, ... we want a big man."

These are the exact words of the Wizards head coach. Although they are very euphemistic, it is almost clear that they will not use the No. 6 pick in their hands to select him.

He can also understand that after all, the Wizards already have Wall, and they really need a solid inside man to match Wall.

But this did not affect Clay's mood.

"Oh ho ho, I think I'd better talk to you, Klay Thompson." Zuo Li didn't mind and stood in front of Klay.

Clay felt that the light source in front of him was blocked, so he raised his head angrily to ask something, and then he saw Zuo Li's face...

"FUCK!!!"

"Zuo Li! You are Zuo Li! OMG! Why are you here!!!" Clay instantly turned into an ape-man, jumped two meters away, then covered his mouth and pointed at Zuo Li and shouted.

"Yes, yes, calm down, man, aren't you very tired? Judging from your voice, I don't think you are tired..." Zuo Li helplessly looked at the other people who were attracted by Clay. It's over, and he is low-key now.

No more.

"Ohshit! I'm so excited, I'm sorry." Clay obviously understood that he was too excited.

"Let's go, change places, I don't think you will like being surrounded." Zuo Li and Rich Paul winked, and the group quickly evacuated from the training hall.

Half an hour later, the four people completed their meeting in the cafe.

Just like Curry signed, Clay, who went home to ask his father, joined Zuo Li's agency the next day.

Everything goes well, now it's time for the Knicks to operate on draft night.

(End of chapter)