The Godfather of Basketball

After Yi Jianlian, the choices of other teams were exactly the same as in the previous life.

It wasn't until the Wizards selected Nick Young with the 16th overall pick that there was no new movement in the Rockets' cabin.

"Don is right. Marc Gasol played very efficiently in Europe. It is not too much to say that he is far superior to his peers." Smith got the information he wanted at this time, and handed it to Morey.

Morey nodded after watching it: "Marc Gasol's high-level statistics show that he is a player who has reached the top level of offense in Europe, but has more potential in defense than his brother Pau Gasol."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Tang Tian with admiration. He didn't expect the latter's eyes to be so vicious, and he actually had more information than the scouts.

Jones smiled. Tang Tian's vision had already shown its prowess in last year's draft, and he strongly recommended Millsap.

"Don, just pick Mark in the first round, right?" Morey said suddenly at this moment.

"Yes, first-round picks can sign for 4 years, and the standard contract for second-round picks is 2 years. If there is no guarantee, Mark may not necessarily leave Europe." Tang Tian explained.

Morey nodded, then picked up the phone.

After a conversation, Morey put down the phone and took a long breath.

"I just made a deal with Philadelphia. We have an extra 38th pick. Tang, who do you think is suitable?" Morey said and looked at Tang Tian. The Gasol matter had already made him look at Tang Tian. Very much agree.

Tang Tian stared blankly at Mo Lei, this Mo Lei was simply astute.

"Originally, the team lacked a swingman, but the addition of Michael (Petrus) solved this problem, so anyone can be selected for this pick." Tang Tian continued.

If the pick is higher, he can still choose Josh McRoberts or Glenn Davis or something. This pick is really not suitable.

Seeing that Tang Tian didn't make any comments, Morey didn't ask any more, but let Smith and Thibodeau discuss it.

At this time, the draft picks are getting lower and lower.

"With the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Maurice Almond, a 1.98-meter shooting guard from Rice University."

"A trade happened. The Philadelphia 76ers traded the 30th pick and the 38th pick to get the Rockets' 26th pick and some cash. They selected Aaron Brooks, a 6-foot-1 point guard, from the University of Oregon. .”

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"The 30th pick in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets selected Marc Gasol, a 2.13-meter center, from Spain."

When the Rockets selected Gasol, the Rockets fans at the scene were stunned. They didn't even know that this was Paul Gasol's younger brother. You must know that the Rockets' draft picks have never been reported in this regard.

Gasol wasn't there, and he didn't even sign up for the draft, just because he automatically entered the draft at the age of 22.

After the Rockets finish their selection, the first round is also over.

After a short rest, the second round of the draft began.

Same as the information Tang Tian read earlier, Morey got the No. 31 pick from the Supersonics with a future second-round pick and some cash deals, choosing Carl Landry from Purdue University.

Landry averaged 18.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in college this year. The data is quite good, and as a short player, he scored 16 points and 3 rebounds in the confrontation with the favorite Greg Oden.

"This is another Paul Millsap." After making his choice, Morey looked at Tang Tian with a smile.

Tang Tian smiled, not to mention that Landry and Millsap are really similar, they are both short and good at fighting, but there is a gap in their wingspan.

The draft continued, and when the 36th pick was selected, Tang Tian became a bit addicted to smoking.

"I'm going to the bathroom." Tang Tian said and got up.

Morey nodded.

Tang Tian left the hut, then walked towards the bathroom.

When he got inside, he lit the cigarette, and Tang Tian let his brain rest for a while.

He was smoking a cigarette, and just as he was about to snuff it out, someone walked in.

Coincidentally, he also knew this person, Yi Jianlian's agent, Dan Fagan.

Although the fans in the previous life complained a lot about Feigen, and many people described it as "a useless root", but Tang Tian knew that this agent helped his players get a lot of premium contracts. In terms of ability, he is definitely the first among the economic people. files.

Fei Gen was also surprised to see Tang Tian inside, he reacted quickly, and immediately stretched out his hand with a smile: "Coach Tang?"

Tang Tian nodded, and shook hands with Fei Gen.

"I'm Dan Fagan, nice to meet you."

After the two exchanged a few words, Fagen suddenly said, "I wonder if Coach Tang and Yi know each other? He is Chinese just like you."

"I know him, but I haven't seen him." Tang Tian said, he naturally knew that Fei Gen was referring to Yi Jianlian.

"Then are you interested in coaching Yi?" Fagan said suddenly.

"Huh?" Tang Tian looked at Fei Gen suspiciously, and quickly realized it.

Because of the relationship between the Chinese market and Yao Ming's great success, Feigen has always wanted Yi Jianlian to play in a big city. A small place like Milwaukee is obviously not suitable. It seems that Feigen has already made up his mind at this time, and he will not miss any opportunity. .

Letting Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming play together is actually a very good choice. The two cooperate tacitly in the national team, and he systematically adjusts Yi Jianlian's personality a little bit. It seems that the Great Wall of China will dominate the NBA.

It's just that this is obviously a bit unrealistic now. Yi Jianlian is the No. 6 pick, and the value of this pick lies there. The Rockets want to trade him to pay a lot of chips, which is obviously not worthwhile.

"Mr. Feigen seems to have found the wrong partner? I have no right to decide on player transactions." Tang Tian said with a smile.

Fei Gen was stunned for a moment, and understood Tang Tian's meaning. After laughing a few times, he motioned for himself to go to the bathroom.

Tang Tian stubbed out the cigarette, and then went back to the hut.

At this time, it was just the Rockets' turn to make a choice.

Tang Tian turned his head and asked Thibodeau in a low voice.

"You'll like it." Thibodeau also deliberately sold off.

Tang Tian was very puzzled, but without thinking too much, he picked up the water in front of him and took a sip.

Just then, Stern's assistant, Mark Tatum, came out from the backstage.

"The 38th pick in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets chose Sun Yue, a 2.05-meter guard, from China."

Because Chinese is a mouthful to read, Tatum spoke very slowly when he read it, and smiled awkwardly and gracefully after he finished reading.

"Ahem!"

Tang Tian almost spit out this saliva, choked on his throat and coughed dryly, his face flushed red.

"I said, Don would like it." Thibodeau said with a smile.