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The meeting with Gobert not only satisfied Yiyang, but also Carlisle, the coach, and Cuban, the boss who made the final decision.

This guy loves competition, doesn't give up easily, and is determined. Of course, his shortcomings are equally obvious, such as almost no shooting ability, too little weight and no experience playing in the United States. There are countless examples of European talents failing miserably after entering the NBA. Who knows whether Gobert will become the next frustrated European leader?

Because of this, choosing Gobert is actually very risky. No matter what you think about it, isn't it a gamble to choose whoever you choose with the 27th overall pick in the late first round?

In the past few days before the draft, the Mavericks are still following up on Gobert's workouts. A very bad news is that Gobert showed very good qualities during the trial in Atlanta, and the Hawks also expressed sufficient interest in Gobert.

The Atlanta Hawks have two first-round picks this season, No. 17 and No. 18. These two picks are ten orders higher than No. 27 in Cuban's hands! As of now, Gobert will most likely be intercepted by the damned Eagles!

If the Bucks really select Antetokounmpo this year, and Gobert is picked first by the Hawks, then Cuban's $3 million will be completely wasted.

Therefore, in the days before the draft, Cuban, Yiyang and others were very nervous. Yiyang didn't expect that he, who had already experienced the draft, would still have trouble sleeping because of the fate of others.

On June 26, Yiyang and his group took Cuban's private plane from Dallas to Brooklyn, New York, on the East Coast.

As soon as he got off the plane, Cuban immediately checked the latest predicted draft news. Unfortunately, the Bucks seem to be getting closer to Antetokounmpo. What's even more unfortunate is that the Jazz, who hold the 14th overall pick, also publicly praised Gobert's performance.

Cuban suddenly broke into a cold sweat. He had never been so nervous for a mere pick with the 27th overall pick.

"Come on Mark, don't read the damn news. None of the draft predictions are reliable." Nelson clearly saw Cuban's dilemma. He patted his boss on the shoulder and signaled Cuban to relax. .

"If I were holding a lottery pick, then I wouldn't have such troubles at all." Cuban put down his phone and complained.

"If we get the lottery pick, can we still play in the Western Conference Finals this year?" Nelson asked rhetorically.

"Hmm... That's right.

"Cuban tilted his head. You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Yiyang, Cuban, Carlisle and Nelson checked into the hotel they had booked early and went to bed early to prepare for tomorrow's draft, which is destined to be difficult.

Tomorrow though, they will be the ones who decide a player's fate. But the other 26 picks before the 27th pick determine the fate of the Mavericks.

Although Cuban's goal this summer is to pursue Howard and Al Jefferson, it would also be a very good thing to be able to select Antetokounmpo or Gobert.

At the same time, Cuban believes that many bosses have trouble sleeping with him. Especially for those teams with lottery picks, their decisions may even affect the future of the team. Fortunately, the Mavericks' future does not need to bet on draft picks, because their future has been entrusted to Yiyang to protect.

In this way, the 2013 draft, which was called a small draft year by the outside world, was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn under the nervousness of the Mavericks.

In the small green room of the draft, Yiyang saw Gobert's figure. Being invited to the Little Green Room also shows how in-demand Gobert is now.

Before the draft started, the Nuggets officially announced that a cash deal with the Mavericks was officially reached, and the league also approved the deal.

This time, Cuban passed the first level. The Nuggets did not go back on their verbal agreement, and the 27th overall pick is now actually in the hands of the Mavericks.

After that, all Yiyang and the others could do was wait. After the results of the 26 picks are announced, let's see what God will leave for the Mavericks.

The draft started soon, and the stands were filled with fans from all NBA teams. Tickets for the draft are very cheap, and you can usually buy a ticket for $30-$50. After entering the venue, fans can enjoy an atmosphere that is no less than that of a formal game.

Because of this, the entire Barclays Center was packed. The atmosphere at the scene was also ignited by the large number of fans. Yiyang and his party were sitting in a luxurious box, and under the window of the box, Gobert stared expectantly at David Stern who was speaking on the stage. In which order will that white-haired old man pronounce my name?

After Stern's long and stinky speech, the draft finally began.

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Bennett as the No. 1 pick in this draft, and they hope that Bennett and Irving can lead the team back to the top.

The Magic selected Oladipo from Indiana University with the second overall pick. Yiyang still doesn't know if this small guard will become his opponent in the future.

With the third pick, the Wizards selected Otto Porter. After having Wall, the Wizards are still a lottery team. Yiyang, who was in the same class as Wall that year, has already won the MVP.

After the first three picks were finalized, Cuban became increasingly nervous. With the fifth pick, the Suns selected Ukrainian center Alex Len, which meant that the Suns gave up on Gobert and the Mavericks passed the first hurdle!

With the 14th pick in the first round, the Jazz selected forward and guard swingman Shabazz Muhammad from China. Gobert is temporarily safe!

When it came to the Bucks with the 15th pick, Cuban took a deep breath. The guy's heart was pounding. During the time the Bucks were making their decision, Cuban probably said "God bless" more times than he had in the previous week combined.

However, when Stern opened the Bucks' envelope, something unfortunate happened.

"Giannis Antetokounmpo!"

The moment Stern said the name, Cuban let out a frustrated growl in the box. The Greek monster didn't make it to the end of the first round. Damn it, the Milwaukee Bucks, you wereted your money by drafting the Greeks!

But the nervousness is not over yet, because the Hawks, who own the 17th and 18th picks, are very close to Gobert...

When the Celtics announced that they had selected Brazilian center Lucas Nogueira with the 16th overall pick, Gobert's heart was already agitated.

"You did a very good job! If you haven't been picked up in the middle of the first round, then we will definitely choose you!" This is what the Eagles general manager said to Gobert three days ago. The next 17 and 18 are the Eagles' selection rounds, which means that Gobert is going to take the stage!

"Gobert's long arms are undoubtedly his most advantageous weapon, but there are too many examples of this kind of lanky inside man failing in the NBA! His slightly thin body may be a problem in the NBA due to lack of confrontation. A passer-by on the stage. What's more, we already have Al Horford and Zaza Pachulia, why do we need another big man who has not proven himself yet!?" At this time, in the Hawks In the luxurious private room, things were far from as easy as Gobert imagined.

The Eagles are divided over whether to select Gobert. The team owner is optimistic about Gobert's potential, but the general manager believes that the Eagles are already very crowded at the center position.

Just when Gobert imagined that he was about to stand on the stage, Stern walked out with the envelope.

"Never... never..." Cuban was still praying, and Yiyang was also a little nervous.

On the sidelines, ESPN commentators also predicted that the 17th pick would belong to Rudy Gobert.

However, when Stern read out the name in the envelope, everyone present, including Gobert himself, was dumbfounded!

"With the seventeenth pick, the Atlanta Hawks selected Dennis Schroeder, from Germany!"

"What!?" Gobert and his family stared wide-eyed, while Cuban and Yiyang high-fived in celebration in the luxury box!

"Don't worry, the Hawks still have the 18th pick!" Carlisle immediately calmed down. Maybe the Hawks want to select Schroder first and then Gobert! ?

"Don't worry Rudy, you will be next!" Gobert's family members also comforted him at the scene.

The 18th pick was still the Hawks. Although Gobert was a little unhappy, he still managed to smile.

"With the 18th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected..." At this time, Gobert had already stood up, ready to take the hat handed over by the staff, but...

"Selected Sean Larkin, from the University of Miami!"

In front of Gobert, the flattered Larkin stood up excitedly and embraced his family. He accepted the Eagles baseball cap and proudly walked on stage to take a photo with Stern.

What about Gobert? He was like a big stupid man, standing there blankly, watching Larkin take his place, laughing happily, while he remained motionless.

The Eagles made a promise to themselves, but in the end they chose someone else. This made Gobert feel disrespected and extremely humiliated!

"Fuck...fuck! I love God!" In the Mavericks box, Cuban finally breathed a sigh of relief. Once the Hawks don't choose, it will be very unlikely that several teams will choose Gobert in the future. His 3 million US dollars should, not surprisingly, buy him a French tower!

After that, the draft continued. Seeing the names of the rookies around him being read out and the players being admitted to the team, Gobert was extremely disappointed and angry!

Do you really look down on me that much? I am indeed not the best, but I am willing to practice and work hard!

Gobert's ranking has also dropped from the predicted 17th. Until the Timberwolves selected Andre Robertson with the 26th pick, Gobert still didn't hear his name.

The waiting time is always long and bitter, and Gobert's night at Barclays is destined to be unforgettable for a lifetime.

"With the 27th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected..."

On the stage, Stern will announce the fate of the next player. Hearing the words "Dallas Mavericks", Gobert suddenly raised his head.

"Are you so eager to practice more!?"

Yiyang, Gobert first thought of Yiyang who took the initiative to talk to him. The Chinese took revenge on the entire league without being favored, and his revenge continues to this day.

People humiliated him and looked down upon him, thinking that a guard with his skin color could only play two seasons in the NBA at most. But now, he is the NBA champion, MVP, and the most popular basketball player in the world!

He is an out-and-out Avenger!

"The Dallas Mavericks selected Rudy Gobert from Saint-Quentin in Picardy, France! Let us congratulate him!"

As soon as Stern finished reading the name, Gobert stood up suddenly, took the Mavericks baseball cap and put it on, then walked towards the stage with his head held high!

My name is Rudy Gobert. Starting today, I will take revenge on the entire league as a player of the Dallas Mavericks!

Gobert faced the camera with a serious expression and took a photo with Stern. The two Avengers have officially joined forces, and this story may be quite exciting.