The Basketball Court Swordsman

On June 23, at the Barclays Center in New York, Henson was so familiar with this place.

He has won basketball games here countless times, and of course, he can also win the NBA draft. In the first year after he announced his return last season, he won Malcolm Brogdon at the Barclays Center. Now, a year later, Brogdon has entered the NBA Rookie of the Year shortlist.

This year, Henson believes that he can also win the draft. Once the draft is over, he can start his real vacation.

After winning the championship, Henson's only wish was to be with his family. The busy playoffs caused Henson to miss his daughter's birthday, and Henson did not have a good dinner at home. After the end of the season, Henson immediately rushed to New York without stopping, without much personal time.

And all this, Henson can only make up for it with vacation time.

Therefore, Henson is now starting the no-draft. Once the draft is over, no, you don't even have to wait for the draft to end. As soon as the first round is over, Henson can return to the family and start his beautiful vacation.

"Boom, boom, boom." Just as Henson watched the crowd throbbing in the audience and didn't know he was about to enter a hellish league rookie, the door of Henson's box was knocked.

Henson nodded, and Silas went to open the door.

"Henson, what are you looking for?"

The people outside the door yelled before entering the private room, and then walked in freely.

This voice is familiar to Henson, from his old friend, Gregg Popovich!

"Pop!? Didn't I say that I will come to you myself later? Why did you run over by yourself? Could you please go." Henson immediately stood up and politely called Popovich to sit down.

After all, it was obvious that he had something to ask others for, and in the end he caused them to go there in person. Henson was somewhat embarrassed.

"Hahaha, I'm very curious what the **** you are making, so I took the initiative. Come on, what do you want to talk to me? A deal?" Popovich understands Henson, and this time Henson said yes. The thing, it must be that some hapless guy is going to be pitted.

"It is indeed a deal, but my deal with you is just foreshadowing. Um... I will tell you all of my plans, and you can see if you can accept it."

After so many years in the league, Henson has accumulated some of his contacts. Popovich is one of them.

After listening to Henson talk about his plan, Popovich was startled first, and then slightly raised the corners of his mouth. Such an insidious method is really Henson's style!

It's just that I have been pitiful for Irvin Johnson, who has just taken office not long ago, and the "Magic" is still in the dark.

It seems that the game at the end of the first round of this year's draft is very fierce.

Henson now looks at Adam Xiao Hua more and more pleasing to the eye. Of course he is not attracted by Xiao Hua's appearance, but likes this guy's nonsense style.

At this point, Xiaohua is much better than Stern. When Stern was in power, he would say a lot of beautiful official words whenever he spoke.

But Xiao Hua will not. He knows exactly what the theme is and what is the auxiliary material. Therefore, after a few opening remarks on stage, Adam Xiao Hua announced the official start of the 2017 NBA Draft.

In the No. 1 pick, the Philadelphia 76ers got their wish and picked Markel Fultz, "James Harden". The 76ers' choice not only excited the fans, but also let "Magic" Johnson breathe a sigh of relief. This means that the person he fancy is not picked.

So the second pick, the Lakers also won Lonzo Ball as planned. And Ball also came to Los Angeles, which has a big market, as he wished. This time the draft can be described as a win-win situation.

Johnson thought, the Lakers will have nothing to do with the next draft. His next round of games will appear at the end of the first round!

At the same time, Henson and Popovich reached an agreement on their plan. Silas left the box with a small envelope, he should have applied to the league.

After that, the Celtics won Jason Tatum with the third overall pick, and the Phoenix Suns picked Josh Jackson with the fourth overall pick. The draft continued to be exciting, but Henson and Popovich were indifferent.

Like the "Magic", their game is at the end of the first round!

After a long wait, the lottery draft is finally over. Henson took a sip of water, and since the rookies don't have to go on stage to shake hands with Xiao Hua, the draft progress will definitely speed up a lot.

"Henson, are you willing to work so hard for a rookie at the end of the first round?" In the private room, Popovich and Henson chatted without a word.

"Kyle Kuzma has immediate combat power, I need immediate combat power to consolidate my team, Pop. So, I am willing." Henson did not fool Popovich, facing a friend willing to help him, Henry Sen has always been very sincere.

"Then you are not afraid of me going back? Are you afraid that I will take that rookie as my own?"

"No, because he is only instant combat power for me. But for the Spurs, you don't need him. He is a swingman number three or four, but you have Leonard and Aldridge. Right, I heard that you are also very interested in Gay this summer. So, you don’t need to take him."

While talking, the draft has reached the 26th overall pick in the first round, and the Portland Trail Blazers have picked off the No. 3 or 4 swingman from Purdue University, Keleb Swanigan. Suddenly, both Henson and Popovich cheered up. Then came the 27th and 28th picks of the Lakers. The key is here!

At the same time, in the Lakers private room, "Magic" Johnson handed his two envelopes. He thinks that his choice is extremely clever. The Chinese-American general manager, regret it then!

"The 27th overall pick in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers chose, Josh Hart, from Villanova University!"

On the stage, when Xiao Hua read the result, Henson jumped up happily, and Johnson was really caught!

Henson deliberately said that he wanted Hart, just to divert the Lakers' goal! The Lakers will definitely cut off the rookies they fancy, so the Pacers have a greater chance of getting Kuzma!

Now, look at the 28th overall pick, what will the Lakers do!

After choosing Hart, the "Magic" thought about it and decided to keep Kuzma at the 30th overall. Because he believes that most teams do not recognize the value of Kuzma. If you want to cut the Hu, the other teams have already cut the Hu.

With the 28th overall pick, "Magic" plans to pick Tony Bradley, the all-around power forward Jazz is very fond of. Using this as a bargaining chip, they forced the Jazz to choose Kuzma at the 30th overall, and then let the Jazz use Kuzma + other chips to exchange for Tony Bradley.

In this way, he can not only get Kuzma, but also some additional benefits.

The "Magic"'s abacus was cracking, and he could already imagine the picture of himself being praised by the media after the draft.

So the 28th pick in the first round, after Hart, the Lakers won North Carolina forward Tony Bradley. Jazz general manager Dennis Linser covered his forehead, and the Lakers must have spoken loudly.

Seeing the Lakers' choice, Henson and Popovich looked at each other in the private room and smiled. The Lakers did not choose Kuzma with the 27th and 28th picks. Then, they will always say goodbye to the forward from the University of Utah.

People, sometimes you can't be too greedy. "Magic" wants to win the draft, but his desire is beyond his control.

Just before the 29th pick started, Xiao Hua announced a deal. The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to hand over their 29th overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Josh Richardson.

Seeing this deal, the "Magic" was a little puzzled. Hart has been selected by the Lakers. The Pacers just want to make a deal. They should also start negotiations with the Lakers on Hart. How did they go to deal with the Spurs?

Then, Adam Xiao Hua took the microphone, looked at the envelope, and said the name on it.

"The 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 draft. The Pacers chose... Kyle Kuzma, from the University of Utah."

"What!?" Johnson's face turned pale, of course, no one could see it through his skin color.

It stands to reason that Kuzma should never have the attention of the Pacers? What is Henson doing? Want to use Kuzma to coerce yourself into trading Hart?

After only a few seconds, the "magician" suddenly realized. Josh Hart is just a cover. From the beginning, what Henson wanted was Kuzma! Therefore, he deliberately said that he wanted Hart to divert his attention and lure himself to disrupt the draft plan.

And he also attracted a good friend Popovich, took Kuzma before the Jazz, put an end to trouble!

When the "magic" realized that he had been deceived, it was too late. The Lakers observed Kyle Kuzma for two years, and he was taken over by Henson! The "magic" always wanted to take advantage of others, but he did not expect to lose himself in the end.

At the same time, Kuzma yelled at Burton's home in Michigan, feeling incredible about everything on TV.

He looked at the Blu-ray DVD he put on the table and still couldn't believe that he was going to play for the team he could only watch on TV every day next season!

Next season, he will wear the corn yellow jersey that represents glory and victory!

Henson smiled slightly at the draft. He is already looking forward to his vacation...