NBA: I'm really just an ordinary coach

As time passed, more and more people poured into the arena.

Among them were the Suns' general manager Brian Colangelo and the team's head coach Frank Johnson.

For the Suns, last season was undoubtedly a failed season.

The team had Stephen Marbury, who was at his peak, as well as rising stars like Shawn Marion, and experienced veterans like 'Penny' Hardaway.

However, the team's record not only failed to break through the first round, but also fell out of the playoff sequence. The team's former head coach Scott was fired in the middle of the season and became the scapegoat.

For the Suns, the primary goal for next season is to return to the playoffs.

With Marbury and Hardaway in the backcourt and Marion as an all-around warrior in the front line, the Suns need to strengthen the inside the most in the offseason.

And Dale Davis of the Trail Blazers is a good inside player.

This is also the real purpose of Brian and Frank coming to Pritchard and Tang Feng.

After a brief greeting, Brian got straight to the point and said in a sincere tone:"Kevin, please believe that we are here with sincerity. For the Trail Blazers who have decided to rebuild, potential new stars and high draft picks are the most important.

After the draft begins, if our goal is intercepted by other teams, then we are willing to trade the No. 9 pick and Joe to you. In return, you only need to pay Dell, Reuben and next year's first round. How about it?"

Hearing this, Kevin Pritchard smiled apologetically and said,"Brian, to be honest, we are not too interested in the No. 9 pick in a weak draft year. As for the trade, there is still a long time. Let's talk about it after the draft." Brian frowned slightly, then returned to normal and said,"Okay, let's talk about it then."

Not long after the two men left, Scott Layden, general manager of the Knicks, who was the host, also arrived at the scene.

Hum.

Just as Scott was walking towards here, a cold snort sounded from the side and back.

"That's Nuggets General Manager Kiki van der Weg." Pritchard came over and lowered his voice and said,"Tang, you're right. The Nuggets and the Knicks obviously talked about a deal and were about to make a deal, but we got in the way."

Tang Feng was not surprised. He shrugged and said,"Who made our chips more tempting?"

Scott obviously heard the cold snort and smiled awkwardly at Kiki van der Weg. Then, he quickly walked over to Tang Feng.

"Kevin, this is your head coach, Mr. Tang, right? Scott asked with a smile.

"Yes, Mr. Layden." Pritchard replied

"Although I already knew the news, I still find it hard to believe. Such a young head coach, this is crazy." Scott said in shock:"Tang, I don't mean any disrespect, but you know, no one can stay calm in the face of this news."

Tang Feng smiled calmly and said:"Mr. Leiden, hello, nice to meet you."

Scott smiled brightly and said:"Me too, I always like to make friends with young talents like you. If you don't mind, I hope to invite you for a drink after the draft and take you to experience the customs and customs of New York."

"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. We've already booked a flight back to Portland tonight. We'll go back after the draft." Pritchard smiled apologetically and said,"But I still want to thank you for your invitation. If there's a chance in the future, let's get drunk again."

"That's fine." Scott nodded.

Then, he went to his seat and sat down.

The Knicks' seat was in front of the Trail Blazers.

After sitting down, Scott's voice was obviously lowered:"After the draft begins, you just need to tell me your choice."

"OK"...

In addition to the Suns duo and Scott, the Spurs general manager and Cavaliers staff also came over to say hello to Kevin and Tang Feng.

Of course, the Spurs general manager Buford came for Pritchard and congratulated Pritchard.

As for the Cavaliers.

The first-round draft picks were gone, so the Cavaliers general manager and head coach did not come to the scene, but just sent an assistant to go through the motions.

That's how the draft is.

The higher the team's draft pick, the more attention it pays, which can be seen from the people who came to the scene.

For the Spurs, Popovich did not come.

The same was true for the Lakers, and Phil Jackson did not come either.

On the other hand, the Rockets, who got the No. 1 pick, had their general manager and head coach all here.

Similarly, the same is true for other teams that got high draft picks....

Sitting in his seat, Brian showed a look of surprise when he noticed that the Cavaliers only had an assistant.

The Cavaliers traded their No. 6 pick!

Although it is not set in stone, it is also likely to happen. The situation at the draft changes rapidly. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a war without gunpowder.

Even if you make more preparations in advance and have three or four plans, they may all be intercepted.

At this time, the management needs to make a decision in the shortest time.

Such a decision is definitely not something that an assistant can make.

Especially when he noticed that the assistant walked to the Blazers' seat and whispered, Brian frowned.

It turned out that after the trade with him broke down, the Blazers found the Cavaliers.

A bad premonition came to his mind.

As far as he knew, the Cavaliers were quite interested in Mike Dunleavy from Duke University, Drew Gooden from Kansas University, and Dajuan Wagner from Memphis University.

These three choices did not conflict with their goals.

Now that the No. 6 pick has been in the hands of the Blazers, there are variables.

However, the draft was about to begin, and it was a little too late to seek an upward trade at this time.

Moreover, at this time, the price to pay for the top five draft picks was also higher than usual.

After a little thought, Brian gave up the idea, suppressed his anxiety, and quietly waited for the draft to begin.