NBA: Start with 2 billion, buy the Knicks

Chapter 79: The draft is over

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Australian Lobster Island.

A certain Patty Mills, with a bald head and big abs and shorts, was going into the sea to catch an Australian dragon for his girlfriend. After he went out to sea, his girlfriend and her friends frantically surrounded him:

"Hey hey hey!! Patty, you were chosen!"

Mills took off his diving goggles and showed an exaggerated expression.

what's the situation?

He stopped watching after the 50th pick, because not being selected at this time meant not being selected. He might as well eat lobster to vent his anger.

But life is so strange sometimes. When you give up everything, life does not give up on you.

He was drafted by the Knicks.

At this moment Jiang Chao was God in his eyes!!!

He took five minutes to calm down:

“Who are the Knicks defenders?”

"Larry Hughes, and the five rookies selected earlier, Harden, Curry, Beverley, Danny Green..."

"what?"

Mills didn't know whether he wanted to cry or laugh. He wanted to cry because he could finally go to the NBA.

What makes me laugh is that there are so many people in front of me, and starting shooting guard Larry Hughes is occupying the position, how can I get my turn?

In fact, he is already preparing to contact the Australian team and the CBA in neighboring countries tomorrow. It will be okay if he is undrafted. For an international player like him, he can also get attention by proving himself in overseas leagues.

He will never let himself bury his anger like this.

Out of courtesy, he climbed into a tree and tried to find a signal to call Knicks general manager Sean Marks through the league.

Sean Marks tried out this short shooting guard when he was an assistant coach with the Spurs, so he is familiar with it:

"Work hard to find your own position. The boss values ​​you very much."

"But... I've never met Boss Jiang." Mills had naturally heard of this famous upstart young man from a neighboring country.

"In the information age, I must have watched all your videos."

"Okay, if you give me a chance, I will make waves."

"Beverley said the same thing, let's see how you behave." This time, Sean Marks followed suit, and Jiang Chao was already socializing with major bosses.

"Yes, at least I can earn back the 2 million for him, right?" Mills threw the big lobster into the pot with high morale.

"I'll take some time to report in New York these days."

"yes, sir!"

Mills is smiling on the surface, but in reality he has a bitter taste in his throat. There are four defenders in front of him, and there is one more in the starting lineup. Does he have to get past these five people to get into the basic rotation?

For him, who can't beat Curry and Harden at this stage of the NCAA, this is more difficult than China's Sun Wukong.

D'Antoni secretly nodded in approval to Sean Marks. As expected, he is from the Spurs. He is progressing so fast. This big guy has the feeling of a general manager.

As for their opinions on the boss’s second-round selection?

It's not our money anyway, so I don't feel bad.

As long as future draft picks and players are not released, Sean Marks feels that it is harmless in his heart. The goal has been achieved, and the boss can choose as many as he wants in the future.

After Curry and Harden got it, their mission was completed.

And in the second round, everyone Jiang Chao wanted actually got it. This little money really doesn't matter from the perspective of the goal.

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all around the world.

Alexander, the Knicks' defenders represented by Larry Hughes, has had continuous question marks. Three consecutive defenders. Is this putting pressure on them or something?

No wonder he traded away Duhon, Nate and Luo Ye. It turned out that he wanted to choose five guards!

Only David Lee, Gallinelli, Ibaka and Knicks veteran Eddie Curry are happy.

If the boss can do it, there will be competition among the defenders. Their position is considered very stable.

Especially Gallinelli's small forward position can be said to be very comfortable after Chandler left, and he is a stable starter.

Duhon and Nate can really see the boss's intentions now.

Isn’t this just “cleaning the door”?

It means that all the back line is made of new players. Is it expected that the interior line will be operated next year?

He treats the team like a company, and everyone has to use their own people?

Nate Robinson still said the same thing: "Of these five, none of them can fight."

Adu also agreed with what he said: "I will do everything in a second, but the Knicks are actually not our main opponent. Let's look at the Spurs and Lakers in the West..."

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At this time, there was a lot of discussion backstage at the draft.

Griffin, Evans and others discussed:

"Is this Knicks owner someone crazy? He wants to express himself?"

"I don't understand his way of thinking. With so much money, I can definitely get some veterans in the free market."

"Yeah, I can't tell whether he will fail next season or fight for results."

Curry: "What are you talking about? How can it be messed up with me here?"

Harden now also directly enters the state of a Knicks player:

"It's impossible to mess up. I will lead the youth storm!"

Griffin: "Come and touch me! I'll give you a thumbs up!"

Not to be outdone, Timberwolves rookie Flynn said: "Our Timberwolves players are better than you!"

Jennings; "Of these five, none of them can fight."

But Rubio is quite knowledgeable about football: "What's wrong with the five guards? Not all of them are on the court. The salary can be a lot more. Can't we just sign two big names for the rest? The Knicks are still very strong."

Curry: "Spaniards still know how to play."

Jennings: "What do you mean???"

After these young and energetic rookies were confirmed to be selected, they were also very high-spirited, and the meeting room was noisy and lively.

Ahem!

At this moment, David Stern entered the court, grabbed Curry and Jennings who looked like they were about to fight, and said kindly:

"Took pictures."

A legendary scene appeared, David Stern was surrounded by Curry and others, and the 2009 draft officially ended.

The biggest highlight of this draft is actually the Knicks in the background.

With a clicking sound.

The more than 30 young people present will go to all directions to work for their own masters. Their NBA careers begin from this moment!

Sean Marks said something during an interview:

"Why pick them? Because they are the best left. You have to pick good players in the draft, no matter the position."

Although he didn't know if these people would fight, but looking at the boss's firm eyes, he probably meant so.

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"I will come to New York often as a guest from now on."

At this time, Jiang Chaogang had just finished socializing with the Trail Blazers and the actual management.

He asked Liu Yan to transfer the money immediately. Now half of the money in his personal account has been transferred to the team, which is enough.

No matter what, after all, these two teams sold him the draft rights, which was considered a favor to him as the new owner. Basic social interactions still need to be done.

Although his face is calm and you can't tell whether he is happy or angry, he always looks cool.

In fact, my heart has already blossomed.

In this draft, he got the Thunder's second young man from the Spurs, his spiritual support brother Gou, and the absolute leader Ku Ritian!

The strongest shooter, the strongest scorer, the strongest shot blocker, the strongest 3d, the strongest microwave player, the strongest sticky candy.

Jiang Chao was enjoying his own climax.

09 The two irons are combined for the first time! Coupled with 1 offensive and 3 defensive role players, it is enough!

At this time, the rookies also went backstage to hug and leave their contact information with their respective management.

Jiang Chao also met face to face for the first time with a thin version of Wu Hu (Wuhu) Deng. Compared with Curry who enthusiastically embraced Jiang Chao, Harden seemed a little reserved.

After all, Curry and Jiang Chao had a long talk late at night.

And he looked at Mr. Pu from time to time.

Jiang Chao patted his arm:

"Hey, you don't want to thank me? I freed you from Thunder."

"Hahahaha, thank you boss, believe me, I can definitely beat Westbrook." Sure enough, Harden is a sullen guy, and he surrendered immediately after Jiang Chao took the initiative to make a joke.

But Jiang Chao is telling the truth. I asked you not to beat the Thunder's sixth man in frustration, and maybe I even helped you avoid an elbow? You really have to thank yourself.

Curry popped up: "I can do it too!"

Jiang Chao: "That's what you said. I asked Xia Lian to educate you."

"Come on, come on! We are not afraid of being detained!"

Looking at the high-spirited rookies, Jiang Chao also felt a lot of comfort in his heart.

Why don't I put in so much effort for you?

The five people selected today have all signed long-term contracts to do big things!

From the east to the sea, when will the rivers return to the west?

Just today!

The Knicks will eventually rise!