NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 63: Foolproof

Jiang Chao was not completely silent during this period. In order to protect Harden, he practiced Tai Chi.

After all, Harden is not as stable as Curry. In order to be completely stable, he continuously tried out the Spanish golden boy Rubio and James Evans Jr., Jennings and others individually.

The Timberwolves management is scared to death, okay?

The management of the lottery team who heard some rumors about him and the Thunder were in a state of panic, wondering what kind of medicine Jiang Chao was selling.

Sean Marks also tried out many popular second-round players, and everyone thought the Knicks would select these people with their second-round picks.

But in fact, only Jiang Chao knew in his heart that the person he wanted to select was not at all among those who tried out alone.

This Tai Chi picture must have been successful from the beginning.

But it must also be painted.

Mainly for Harden, but also worried that some second-round picks would suddenly be snatched up by some team with a short-circuited brain.

But it should be okay. Judging from everyone's attitude, Jiang Chao basically didn't pay attention to it in the second round.

This is similar to the evaluation of later generations.

in the hereafter.

The 2009 rookie class was an underestimated one. At that time, many people predicted that other players except Griffin would not be successful. Unexpectedly, most of the players later developed well.

Harden and Curry, whom Jiang Chao wants to select, are the two best players in this class. They are both regular season MVP winners.

This also makes the 2009 draft the first draft since 1984, 1996 and 2008 to have two regular season MVPs at the same time.

Sean Marks kept looking for inside information and finally got an answer from Jiang Chao: 99.9% of the time, the Clippers and Grizzlies would not choose Harden.

Insiders all gave him reasons.

Harden is 1.96 meters tall, has a wingspan of 2.10 meters, and weighs 100 kilograms. He was a shooting guard when he was drafted, and his statistics in college were explosive.

His height, wingspan and weight are relatively outstanding among backcourt players, and his rich offensive methods make his draft template like Kobe Bryant.

The Clippers had the best chance to get Harden. They had the No. 1 pick and could draft whoever they wanted, but they didn't choose Harden.

There are two reasons for this: First, the Clippers already have two excellent backcourt players in Baron Davis and Gordon.

The second is Griffin's talent that is visible to the naked eye. Griffin has great physical fitness and is an inside player with shooting ability.

As a sophomore, he averaged a double-double of 22.7 points and 14.4 rebounds per game, and shot 37% from three-point range. Whichever team had the No. 1 pick at that time would give priority to Griffin.

"Given Lifen, that would definitely be awesome. If I could have the No. 1 pick, I would choose him too."

Jiang Chao smiled and said, it's a pity that the Clippers want to sell tickets and fight with the Lakers. There is no way to sell this top talent Feitian White Monster.

Grizzly bears are even more justified.

They already have two young and promising backcourt players in Conley and Mayo. Conley was the No. 4 pick in 2007, and Mayo was the No. 3 overall pick in 2008. They are both outside players that the Grizzlies focus on cultivating.

Under such circumstances, it is impossible for the Grizzlies to select an outside player like Harden. When the three talented backcourt players compete for playing time, it is very likely that no one can play, and the gain outweighs the loss.

The Grizzlies are likely to choose an inside position, and the template is Mutombo's heavy center Thabeet.

Insider Hashem Thabit, who has excellent frame protection ability, is 2.21 meters tall, has a wingspan of 2.29 meters, a standing reach of 2.90 meters, and weighs 119 kilograms.

Although his scoring method is simple, he showed good rebounding ability and excellent blocking ability in college.

In his junior year, he averaged 13.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.22 blocks per game. He averaged 4.17 blocks per game for three years in college, with his highest average of 4.45 blocks per game in his highest year.

puff.

Jiang Chao almost laughed out loud. Was he going to witness with his own eyes the Grizzlies selecting one of the most embarrassing second picks in history?

"This one should be okay. He can be an inside gate like Yao Ming. There is also Hibbert in the East who has a similar role to him. He should be able to plug and play." Obviously, no one will know about this second place pick now.

Dora crotch.

"The Grizzlies still look forward to cultivating younger brother Gasol."

Jiang Chao also said that if all the talent can be realized, then the draft will be meaningless.

"Haha, but boss, your third pick is secure, you can choose Rubio if you want."

Marks pulled out ESPN's draft predictions.

The prediction is that the Thunder will take Rubio in third place. As a traditional point guard, he can help the second youngster control the court. It is indeed a good choice. Golden Boy's performance in the Olympics and the US national team last year was too impressive.

Harden is predicted to be selected by the Timberwolves with the fifth overall pick, which has nothing to do with Jiang Chao and the others.

"Okay, let's call Curry."

After confirming Harden, Sean Marks called Curry again to make sure nothing went wrong.

Curry first greeted Max politely like a student.

Then he said that his trial training results were very poor, and Lackey (Warriors owner) was very angry.

Jiang Chao asked Don Nelson if he had contacted him privately or anything.

"No! The Warriors didn't even pay for our hotel."

This is also true. Lacob directly criticized the crazy inventor Old Nelson, whom he had long disliked, saying that if you sign such a player for nothing, are you too old to be stupid?

And what do you want from Klay Thompson in the future? Can these guys have the physique to play in the NBA? Do they have muscles on their shoulders???

But obviously Don Nelson wouldn't listen and even called Jiang Chao.

Jiang Chao didn't talk nonsense to this old fox and said calmly:

"I choose Jordan Hill with the 8th pick, you can do whatever you want."

This makes Warriors general manager Wright and others confused. To be honest, Jordan Hill is the most suitable choice for them. With the current guard group, they can play fast and change defense.

"Do you want to steal them?"

"Maybe this is Jiang Chao's trick?"

"What level is he? Doesn't he just want to threaten us not to choose, but I have to choose!"

Then Jiang Chao said:

"I suggest you sign Curry."

This is no longer Tai Chi, it's almost like the I Ching. The Warriors were fooled by Jiang Chao's few words, but Jiang Chao probably gave up on Curry based on the meaning of their tone and Curry's expression.

In order to securely win over Curry, Sean Marks was also very smart and indicated that Curry could come to New York now.

He showed off his dog-licking behavior in order to get the Knicks to sign him, and if the Knicks ignored him, the outside world would think that Curry was not really strong.

Jiang Chao finally said:

"I paid for the hotel in Jinzhou. See you at the little green house."

"Okay boss! I have been doing strength training in the gym."

"Well, when you get to New York, I will practice with you."

"Boss, how much do you value him?" Sean Marks was stunned.

Jiang Chao turned the Rolex in his hand:

"In a sense, he is more important than Harden with the No. 3 pick."