NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 265: Draft! Stud Cousins!

"But he is so handsome..."

Some team owners have no dealings with the Knicks, but their daughters and even sons admire Jiang Chao, who can sing and make movies.

Who is not a fan of "True Detective" these days, so watching Jiang Chao come over was like watching an idol. Compared with last year, Jiang Chao's aura as the host this year was incredible.

This year's draft is indeed more star-studded than last year, and that's because the Bobcats are sitting there with Michael Jordan!

Jordan didn't have to come, they had no room for maneuver this year, but he just wanted to learn.

Learn from Brother Chao!

He came over early in the morning and sat next to the Knicks. President Pu and Jiang Chao are both powerful management in the new era. Jordan is just a primary school student in managing the team and really needs to learn.

Moreover, Jiang Chao's sneaker brand has had an impact on his AJ in the market. Such a character is indeed worthy of attention.

"What are you going to do with so many draft picks? Everyone is saying that you are going to pack up and get Bosh."

Danzi has been admiring Jiang Chao so much recently that he went around holding 5 draft picks in his hand. No matter what he wants to do in the end, this topic is really popular.

"Haha, the heat is so high."

Seeing how Mr. Pu was also talking about it, it was obvious that he also thought this was true.

After all, Tim Thomas is missing, and he must be replaced by a forward. You can't really count on a rookie forward?? Even if you do, the pick is not high right now, and Jiang Chao took it down himself.

3 becomes 5, 5 becomes 8 again...

I also sent Tim Thomas to reunite with veteran Duhon and do charity here...

David Stern was opening the show at the scene, and the players and families in the Little Green Room were all paying attention.

Jiang Chao and Mr. Pu, who were participating for the second time, were chatting.

President Pu: "Actually, I also want Bosh, which is equivalent to upgrading Harrington."

"What's the price?" Jiang Chao became a little interested after hearing this.

"Gibson Harrington is in the first round this year."

"Oh no, this is going to ruin your future, haha."

"Yes, after thinking about it, I still prefer to cultivate it myself, so forget it."

"If you can get it, you Thunderbolts will be truly invincible."

Jiang Chao actually wants to see what Bosh would be like without going to the Heat. Will James bring Anthony or Stoudemire over? What will happen to another version of the Heat's Big Three?

Jiang Chao also wants to pack up and trade for Bosh. Bosh is the real leg of the Big Three, isn't he... But Ujiri is useless over there, and Bosh's team has to want to come to the Knicks.

We still have to compete with the team of James and Wade, which is too troublesome.

It's better to find someone who has already laid the line.

In Jiang Chao's opinion.

You can only choose between Warcraft and Dragon King.

However, it’s good that the Knicks are so popular even though they don’t have any good draft picks. I thought the Knicks wouldn’t make any money in the off-season, but the Knicks relied on first-hand information and high pageviews from their official website and Super God Forum, which ate up all the advertising fees.

Full~~

In this era, heat is money.

Dolan's radio station relies on constantly hyping the Knicks topic to generate traffic, and the Knicks rely on topics to make high income.

He had already thought about these picks, including Dabai Bian and Finson in the second round, and the others were reserved for Kyle Anderson, who had promised.

As for what the media said about why the Knicks want so many second rounds, that's because the media themselves didn't read the rules well.

Now David Stern is reading the rules:

One is closely related to Kyle Anderson.

Players participating in the draft must be 18 years or older before December 31 of the draft year.

The NBA defines international players as those who have not attended high school or college in the United States and have lived in a country other than the United States for at least 3 years.

Any international player over the age of 22 will automatically be eligible to participate in the draft. International players who are under 22 years old but over 18 years old will be eligible to participate in the draft if they send a written notice to the NBA 45 days before the NBA Draft expressing their intention to participate in the draft.

Select qualifications.

Therefore, Jiang Chao has also communicated with the Basketball Association many times not to rush to naturalize, at least after the draft. In that case, all the candidates have been selected, and the league can't say anything more about naturalization.

Then just repeat it a little bit.

Rookies are not allowed to transfer within 30 days after signing with the team.

If the rookie is waived by the team, he will become an unrestricted free agent.

If a rookie refuses to sign with the team that selected him, and the team does not agree to give up or trade the rookie, the rookie cannot sign with other NBA teams within one year, and the team that selected him has the NBA priority to sign.

If the player signs with a non-NBA team, the NBA team that selected him retains NBA priority signing rights until one year after the player's contract with the non-NBA team is terminated.

In other cases, the team that selects the player has the right to sign the player until the next draft day.

Kyle Anderson was obviously frightened when he read this article. He wants to play for the Chinese national team for the Chinese Men's Basketball Team, not the CBA... He still wants to stay in the NBA and practice, okay?

According to this regulation, it is basically impossible for him to sign with another team after being selected by the Knicks. If the Knicks do not sign him, he will have no choice but to find work overseas.

Thinking back to the time when Jiang Chao found work for Marbury, wouldn’t he be tricked by Jiang Chao?

Kyle Anderson's mother comforted:

"Probably not. Didn't the boss say that he would arrange for you to go to a university in New York to study and play basketball at the same time? If you want to go to the CBA, it is impossible to arrange for a university in New York."

Sledgehammer touched his head:

"It seems so~"

"It's okay to let you go to the CBA to practice. You are only 19 years old. If you win a championship in the CBA and prove yourself, you will get a bigger contract when you come back." Kyle Anderson's mother even planned to settle in China. After going there once

Just fell in love with it.

Kyle Anderson looked around at Stephenson and others, wondering if he could be selected earlier in the second round. Everyone has vanity.

But in fact, commentators and netizens all guessed it right. This year, the Knicks' second-round picks will definitely not be used for the home team, and they will not give so many opportunities to newcomers. Two of them will be brought to the CBA for training.

Just like the Spurs coached Ginobili at the time, first dominate the local area and then reach the top.

6.25

It's 7pm sharp New York time.

David Stern finally opens the draft!!!

"With the first pick, the Washington Shield Wizards selected: John Wall from the University of Kentucky!"

"With the second pick, the Nets selected Ohio State guard Evan Turner!!!"

The first two picks are both guards!

Jiang Chao raised his eyebrows. Is this because there were so many defenders in the defender year last year? Are they all competing for defenders this year???

This Evan Turner was also miserable later on. His career was not going well. In the end, he retired early because he could never develop a three-pointer.

After the Nets finished the selection, the management looked at Jiang Chao provocatively, meaning that this super forward and guard swingman who has won the National College Grand Slam Award will not be worse than your guards.

But in fact, Jiang Chao didn't care at all. When Li Ning signed him in advance, Lai Shixian didn't even bid for it, because Jiang Chao said that this player was not good and there was no need to sign him.

So this Turner is now a contract player of Li Ning sneakers.

The third pick originally belonging to the Pacers is here!

The whole process was left to the Timberwolves to make the selection, so the Timberwolves directly called the Pacers and asked them to select someone.

Jiang Chao looked at the Wolves. They selected Wesley Johnson almost without hesitation. He is also the player with the strongest static and dynamic talents among the small forwards in this year!

Whether it's height, wingspan or jumping height, Wesley Johnson can stabilize George and Hayward.

It is even predicted that the small forward ahead of George and George is Al-Farouq Aminu, who is also a popular forward this year.

After Sampson finished his selection, he took a relieved look at the Knicks' expression. The result was that the Knicks' expression didn't fluctuate at all. It's your choice, and we don't want it.

Sean Marks even complained in a low voice: "Who did I think it was, being so mysterious."

"The Knicks won't take action this time..."

There was no splash in the first few picks in this draft. Unlike last year, when the Knicks made a series of moves and traded away the No. 3 and No. 5 picks, this year the Knicks are much mediocre.

Spike Lee and other fans feel uncomfortable:

"You don't really want to select five more rookies, do you?"

"Let's trade the No. 817 pick and see if we can get Favors! This is a super blue-collar power forward, very tough!"

Before he finished speaking, the Kings selected Favors with the fourth pick.

Favors is an all-around warrior, he is both muscular and powerful. He is still a lean and muscular man now, not as bloated as he would be in later generations.

His pick was entirely because his 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks when he played against Duke this year were so dazzling that he overshadowed Kentucky's super big man Cousins.

There is no movement from Jiang Chao's side. Larry Bird can't hold it in any longer. If this continues, he will be the 18th pick. What kind of medicine does Jiang Chao have in the gourd?

"Boss Jiang, can you give me some advice now?"

"Wait until the jazz selection is finished."

"OK!"

Bird used his tall height to see Jiang Chao's serious expression, so he had sweaty palms waiting for Jiang Chao's call.

He really doesn't want to be the laughing stock this year, so others don't say it in front of him. The Knicks didn't do well this year, they still trained their rookies and won the third overall pick. The most ridiculous thing is him.

Not only does he train rookies, but he also gets into the 10-year lottery. Fa Kejiang's luck is not very good.

Anyone who has played in the NBA knows what kind of transformation this year will bring to the Knicks rookies!

Jiang Chao actually didn't have any special ideas. He just didn't want to cut off the person Jazz wanted. He had to read the Jazz's first, otherwise it wouldn't be good if the No. 5 pick that Jazz finally got was cut off by his suggestion.

The fifth pick, originally the Timberwolves' pick, went to the Jazz in a roundabout way.

Sloan on Jazz’s side excitedly chose:

“Al-Farouq Aminu!! From Wake Forest University!”

"Okay, okay, not bad." Jiang Chao applauded Jazz.

Sure enough, the Jazz still want to choose a forward, and now it seems that Aminu is indeed more effective than Hayward.

Wake Forest University is a school whose reputation is entirely made possible by Duncan.

After the Jazz selected him, the Jazz fans at the scene shouted loudly, because in their eyes, this is the next Tim Duncan!

In the 2009-10 season, Aminu averaged 15.8 points (ranking first on the team), 10.7 rebounds and 4.4 blocks per game. He was the only post player in the Atlantic Coast League to average a double-double per game!

Aminu ranks first in the Atlantic Coast Conference in rebounds per game, becoming the first player in Wake Forest history to achieve this feat since Tim Duncan in 1997!!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with choosing him, and he has also had many highlight performances in his career, being able to score three points and break through for dunks.

As for competing with Duncan...

Jiang Chao's evaluation is that he is not as good as Yi Jianlian.

After all, when the little prince represented Nigeria in the Men's Basketball World Cup, their entire team's NBA insiders were defeated by the United Arab Emirates alone!

After the selection, the Jazz even called the Knicks to thank them. It seemed that they really wanted Aminu.

This life has given them an earlier pick. Obviously, they cannot choose Hayward like they did in the previous life. The wheel of history is constantly being changed by Jiang Chao.

"No wonder you said you wouldn't choose Hayward, congratulations!"

Coach Sloan: "We have no choice, so don't forget your agreement."

"Yeah, I know."

Jiang Chao didn't say much. Only he and Sloan knew about this. Otherwise, if Okur knew that he couldn't renew his contract with the Knicks in advance next year, he might not even have the heart to play.

Players are like this. Knowing that they can get an early contract extension and knowing that it is impossible will make them unable to play.

This is why players in contract years have to break out. Before the free market finally opens, they will always have the opportunity to renew their contracts in advance. All managements will also be stuck at that time, unless you are a super star.

Sean Marks and Mustache both looked at Jiang Chao and looked at each other, wondering whether they had made another secret agreement.

etc.

If the Jazz didn't choose that guy!

The Pacers have a chance!

At this time, Jiang Chao explained to them flawlessly and called Bird directly:

"Hurry up and trade up to pick No. 6!"

"Why??"

"If you believe me, choose Cousins ​​immediately."

"Ah? Why?"

To be honest, at this moment, Big Bird Bird was actually nervous. His heart was beating hard after watching Aminu hugging his family below.

"Because I think he will be the strongest center among this rookie class, bar none."

After Jiang Chao finished speaking, he hung up the phone. He had already provided Bird Bird with suggestions. It was up to him whether he would choose or not.

The No. 6 pick belongs to the Kings. In his previous life, the Kings, a bad team, chose Cousins ​​and wasted his career. So if Bird doesn't make a move at this time, if nothing happens, the Kings will 99% take Cousins.

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From a God's perspective, Jiang Chao felt that he was a very good person.

Because in terms of personal skills and dominance alone, Cousins ​​​​is the absolute ceiling this year, and Wall, Pickles, etc. will all stand aside.

Kaoshen was the No. 1 center in the Conferred Gods League for a while, and he was on a bad team like the Kings.

If it weren't for Yao Ming, Jiang Chao might really consider taking a test of God.

And why Jiang Chao gave sincere suggestions, one is that you should not be too cold-hearted, and leave a line so that we can meet each other in the future. It is impossible to really take advantage of the pedestrians and not spit out a little, then people will not play with you in the future.

In addition, Bird was "crying" in a low voice, so Jiang Chaozhen would give some good advice.

Anyway, if it were him, he would have taken advantage of Cousins. Now the Pacers only have Hibbert as an inside man, and he is still a soft-hearted inside man. Add Cousins ​​​​and take off directly. Whether it is height or tonnage, it is enough for all teams.

Drink a pot.

How is Twin Towers yyds?

The meaning of hanging up the phone is to say that it is up to you whether to listen or not. I am not begging you. Anyway, the suggestions have been given and it is your own business to adopt them or not.

Of course, another reason is that the Kings, a bad team, are too stupid. From a human perspective, Jiang Chao really doesn't want to see a team waste the future of a super center like this.

After all, Cousins ​​is quite funny, isn't he? The NBA needs people like this who like to eat shit!

This is how the league looks good, and when it comes to the Pacers, with Hibbert guarding the interior together, if you don't mess around in the early stage, you won't suffer so many serious injuries in the later stage.

Jiang Chao feels that he has thought enough about the Pacers.

As for whether it can threaten the Knicks?

I'm afraid it won't work well inside. His playing is just to make the league look good. In terms of key goals and golf intelligence, he is still not very good.

A player with this kind of personality is bound to get hip problems in the playoffs. A seasoned team like the Heat can get him off the field with just a little bit of trouble.

This is also the line Jiang Chao left for himself, leaving a line for each of them.

Anyway, it is impossible to fail in the God Test. Big Bird looks like Bird is a white idol superstar. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the most famous white basketball star in the world. He has a very low position and has a lifelong need for connections.

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Jiang Chao doesn't build much of a network of relationships, but when he does, he builds top-level relationships with Bird and Jordan.

Didn’t you see that Danzi was envious as he watched Jiang Chao keep raising the phone and shouting back and forth? The Bobcats were just spectators, watching them show off their operations.

2 minutes later.

After David Stern shook hands with Aminu, who was wearing a jazz hat, David Stern's eyes finally changed a little.

Finally, the first trade on the draft floor has come!

The Sacramento Kings selected DeMarcus Cousins ​​with the No. 6 pick and then traded him to the Indiana Pacers!

"Brother, I believe you this time."

"Well, just trust the process." Jiang Chao breathed a sigh of relief. It's good to have chosen him, and don't be fooled by a top bad team like the Kings.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chao picked up the phone and heard Bird's deep groans. It was obvious that they had paid a heavy price.

Everyone looked in the direction of the Knicks and Pacers!

This operation feels like forcing a king!

And everyone just watched the Knicks and Pacers pick up the phone together. Is this the rhythm of forcing the king to learn from Jiang Chao???

Is this little guy so stupid now? Teach the big bird how to do things??

When Little Midoriya took the god test, he stood up in surprise and played for Bird! This is his idol!!! The big boy burst into tears for a while.

This is his true temperament. He couldn't hide his emotions. He even rushed to the stage to hug David Stern before even showing his video highlights.

The subtitles at the bottom of the TV screen also printed the details of the transaction.

The Pacers traded the Knicks' 18th pick, veteran Mike Dunleavy and Tyler Hansbrough, to the Kings' 6th pick, Cousins!!

The Kentucky Fab Five enters the lottery again!!

Jazz general manager Zanik and others looked at the calm-looking Big Bird, Jiang Chao who suddenly applauded, and the Kings management who laughed...

This is crazy...

Zanik and Sloan looked at each other, and they even felt that if they traded it with them, they could do it???

You must know that Dunleavy, a swingman who is 2.06 meters tall, is a veteran with high basketball skills. He was also the No. 3 draft pick in 2002. He averaged 11 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the Pacers last season!

Tyler Hansbrough is the forward rookie they selected with the 13th overall pick last year. He averaged 9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season. He is also a qualified power forward and can still be cultivated.

After all, Cousins ​​is still an unscratched lottery ticket, and the price is worth it!

For some reason, Wright from the Warriors management directly scolded the Knicks and Pacers:

"What are you doing?? Isn't it interesting that you cut me off every time???"

Before Jiang Chao could get up, Wang Qi returned it directly:

"You can only choose one person? Give labor and management a seat!"

It seems that the Warriors also need to choose an inside man.

Jiang Chao is not angry at all, because this is called breaking the defense in later generations, and forcing people to break the defense is also a kind of enjoyment... But Yong Guan is still a high-level person, can you be more reserved, isn't it because you didn't draw any good lots and there are no good candidates?

Already?

Kings fans even got excited. This is equivalent to changing 31318 to the No. 6 pick, raising a banner for the management!

Sean Marks looked at Jiang Chao who was applauding:

"What advice did you give me?"

"Um."

"You're not going to create an opponent for the Eastern Conference." Sean Marks, who is also a center, spoke highly of Cousins. Cousins ​​is a hard-core center that has been rare in recent years. The scary thing is that he also has stable shooting.

With his shooting rate and the ability to attack with the ball in front of the frame, when the center does more than just play from behind, the threat of rushing up is much greater.

"No, because they have already lost one of their generals this year."

Jiang Chao smiled mysteriously.

After the Golden State Warriors selected Epe Udoh with the seventh overall pick, the Knicks’ next pick was No. 8!!

Big Bird and Jiang Chao both thought wrong. The Warriors really want an inside man. Epa Udu is a super insider in Nigeria like Aminu and a future star of the CBA Imperial Team... As for his achievements in the NBA, Jiang Chao only

It can be said that Yong Guan once again made a mistake.

Brave management means that the first choice is always awesome, the second choice is always rubbish...

Last year's Jordan Hill and this year's Epe Udoh are both trashcan players that no one cares about in a few years.

But this has nothing to do with him anymore.

With much anticipation, the Knicks’ No. 8 pick is about to make its debut!

League Vice President Ryan walked up to the Knicks management for the first time today and asked:

"Boss Jiang, it's another year, who do you want to choose?"

"8888, kaka is hair~"

Jiang Chao tilted his head to ask Sean Marks, and Ryan walked directly to Sean Marks. Max pretended to be thoughtful and said a name.

The same goes for the outside world. How many Knicks fans, including Downey Jr., were waiting in the office for the Knicks' wonderful operations this year.

Because everyone knows that Jiang Chao’s vision has never made a mistake!

The post forum is getting heated at this time, it smells like the Spurs draft!

"Who will Nico choose?"

"Here comes the Knicks!"

"Coming, coming!"

"Whether Boss Jiang can achieve success in one fell swoop depends on their highest-ranked draft pick this year!"

"It should be Hayward. This player is a disciple of Stevens and was the best small forward in the NCAA last year."

"You said it last year... this year you may not even be in the top five."

"That's why Hayward Stevens can exert his greatest power."

"Will any team intercept the ball?"

"Brother, this is the draft. Everyone will only take what they need. If Hayward is useless, everyone will not pick him just to disgust the opponent."

"Too!"

"Come on Knicks!"

The Knicks logo was flashing on the LED screen behind David Stern. More than 20,000 fans were waiting with bated breath. Dolan even rubbed his hands and couldn't help but want to see the name on the envelope.

Commentary on Van Gundy Jr.:

"Last year, the Knicks selected Harden and Curry, who shined in both the regular season and the playoffs. This year, the Knicks are a little behind in the draft. Will they choose guards again? Or inside? Now they also have Cole Aldridge.

And Monroe has no candidates."

"Or should we continue to give everyone unexpected choices?"

The Jazz were also stunned after conveying their names to the Knicks, what the fuck????

It’s not him???

Sloan looked at Jiang Chao in confusion, this guy really doesn't act according to common sense!

David Stern quickly opened the new seal and smiled happily after seeing the player's name:

"The 8th pick in the 2010-2011 season, the Jazz's 8th pick, now belongs to the Knicks. Their choice is..."

6500 words, can you count one more chapter...

In the future, I will simply write a chapter with more words, otherwise I won’t want to wait until the next day every time I start the second chapter.

Patients with severe procrastination need urgent treatment!

Still owe 9 updates~

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