The rest is just noise

The 1994 NBA Draft was held in Indiana.

For the media, there are two main pieces of news that are most eye-catching on the eve of the draft.

Negotiations between labor and management failed.

A new television broadcast contract is about to be signed. The owners want to renew it according to the old collective bargaining agreement, while the players union wants to obtain more benefits.

In order to achieve their own goals, the union plans to appeal to the league. Their ultimate goal is to cancel the salary cap, because the salary cap setting is not allowed by law.

Another news comes from the Knicks.

According to various verifications, the Knicks will send Yu Tiancan and the seventh pick in the first round from the Celtics to Phoenix in exchange for the third pick in the first round.

Fans can't understand it, let alone accept it.

Although Yu Tiancan did not play well in his rookie season, he has shown his potential as an interior core in his second season.

Ewing is 32 years old, Yu Tiancan is the most suitable successor, and now he is actually traded?

Moreover, the deal was actually the Suns’ No. 3 pick?

If the fans were allowed to trade, their target would be Detroit's No. 1 pick.

But looking back, why would the Knicks give away a potential star like Yu Tiancan who has already won the jackpot in exchange for another lottery ticket?

Who can they draft with the No. 3 pick?

Hubie Brown, who is a frequent commentator on the draft, said: "I think this may be some kind of signal. Benj will become a free agent this summer, and the Knicks have a chance to get Glenn Robinson or Glenn Robinson with the third pick.

Grant Hill. Regardless of whether Benj leaves Apple City or not, the Knicks will get another talented player to round out their wing."

"Do you think Benj will really leave New York?"

TNT commentator Bob Neal asked.

Doug Collins, who like Brown has been a frequent commentator on the draft, mentioned another matter meaningfully: "In addition to Benj, Leader Lou will also become a free agent this summer. As far as I know, he has rejected the Knicks.

contract renewal."

The news that Louis rejected the Knicks' contract offer has been spread to the outside world through his agent.

But the agent did not say that Louis rejected the intended contract, but said that he refused to renew the contract.

These are two meanings, but they are enough to cause panic in New York City.

The news that Louis is leaving has been spread all over the world, but Louis himself avoided the important issues during the interview and did not respond to the contract extension.

This gives more reason to think Louis wants to leave.

But why?

Fans can't understand it, and neither can the media, but they can make blind guesses.

Louis is under no obligation to share his thoughts with people, even a group of people who like him very much.

As long as people know that he is leaving, that's enough.

New York, Blue Palace.

As usual, Louie's office became the Knicks' draft war room.

This may be the last time Louis participates in the Knicks' draft as president.

"What do you think is the chance that Detroit won't draft Glenn Robinson with the No. 1 pick?" Louie took out a can of Coke from the vending machine and asked his colleagues in the room.

In addition to Louis, there are general manager Baylor, head coach Tomjanovich, scouting department director Zhao Yuanzheng, and scouting director and assistant general manager R.C. Buford.

Zhao Yuanzheng said euphemistically: "1%."

"What if they really choose Grant Hill?" Baylor suddenly thought, "Then Denver may not choose him, because their frontcourt depth is really enough. If they have the first pick, I believe that

They're going to take Jason Kidd, too."

"Not to mention whether this is possible, if what you said really happens, then I think we should find a way to sell the third pick." Buford said shockingly, "There are many teams interested in Glenn.

The potential is coveted, but not by us.”

Buford's ability is obvious to all, and even Zhao Yuanzheng admires him.

Louis asked curiously: "Glenn is recognized as the first pick this year. Even if he had participated in the draft last year, Chris Webber would not have been the undisputed first pick. R.C, you are not optimistic about him.

?"

"Yes, he should indeed be the first pick this year, but he is not suitable for us." Buford said seriously, "He is the opposite of Benj. Although he has comprehensive skills, he lacks the ability to compete at the NBA level.

He has stable ball-handling ability and excellent physical fitness, but he loves jump shots. He is only 22 years old, but he plays like he is 33 years old."

"Isn't this bad?" Belle asked.

"I mean, he lacks the passion of a young player. You can count on him to bring 20 points every night, but you can't count on him to have the leadership that Benj does. If we bet our future on him, the Knicks

It will decline in the new century."

From any perspective, Buford is extremely unfavorable to the big dogs.

At first glance, Big Dog sounds like a player who can perform at the same level as Wiggins in his third grade (averaging 23+4+2 per game). When you think his future is limitless, you find that

That is his best level. After that, he will at most maintain this level and not improve, because he is easily satisfied and lacks competitiveness.

"But is Grant Hill better than him?"

The person most concerned about the draft is Tomjanovich.

According to the management, Wilson is definitely leaving, so who will fill this huge gap?

If the most complete player since Larry Bird in the eyes of scouts is not qualified, can Hill be?

In his senior season, Hill averaged 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists per game, leading the team to a record of 28 wins and 6 losses, while Big Dog averaged 30 points and 10 rebounds per game to lead Purdue to a record of 29 wins and ranked fifth in the country.

The big dogs are not injured, they will not fall in the quarterfinals.

As a die-hard supporter of Hill, Buford said: "Grant Hill has the fastest first step I have ever seen. At this stage, Glenn Robinson may be the better player, but in a few years

, Grant will completely surpass him, whether it is his leadership on the court, his affinity on the court, or his athletic ability that far exceeds Glenn, he is worthy of our selection."

"Lu, do you have any objection?" Belle asked.

In fact, there has never been any controversy within the Knicks about who to select with the third overall pick.

If Baylor hadn't been an old fool who thought that Detroit wouldn't draft a big dog with the No. 1 pick,

"I think the probability of us drafting Glenn Robinson with the third overall pick is almost zero, so I don't have any objections."

Do you know which player is the consensus No. 1 pick?

Just look at the reaction after David Stern announced his team selection like a pussy.

"In the 1994 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Glenn Robinson from Purdue University with the first pick of the first round!"

Just like Webber last year, there is no suspense about Big Dog being elected as the No. 1 pick.

The rebuilding Pistons need a future superstar, and the Big Dog is recognized as a future superstar.

With a pop, Louis opened the Coke.

"Phew, it seems we don't have to worry about choosing a big dog or not." Louis said jokingly.

Tomjanovich added; "That probably never was a problem."

"Having said that, Glenn is only a junior this year, Chris Webber last year was a sophomore, and Shaquille O'Neal and Larry Johnson before them have not completed four years of college." Zhao Yuanzheng said unexpectedly.

, “There may be more and more underclassmen entering the draft in the future.”

"Indeed, the Fab Five (Michigan Five Tigers) have completely changed the NCAA. Young people no longer have the patience to hone their skills in college. The most important thing is to enter the NBA early and make a lot of money."

Then came Collins and Brown's annual bragging moment.

Regarding their evaluation of the big dog, there is one sentence that sums up its characteristics enough: "6 feet 7 inches, 241 pounds (108KG), look at this guy, he is a monster who can play outside and inside, Detroit will be revived in his hands

of!"

Size, physique, and playing style, this is what makes Big Dog exciting. But no one expected that he would start fishing after entering the NBA and become a player who only plays outside and is too lazy to play inside. Of course,

Anyone who signs a long-term contract worth 70 million when he first enters the league will lose his aggressiveness, right? But in this life, if Louis lets his rookie contract enter the league early, maybe the big dog will risk his life for his first maximum salary, and then

You might even be able to catch fish.

Then there's the second pick.

Who is recognized as second, Kidd or Hill? This has been debated endlessly, and there is no definite choice. But everyone agrees that there is no wrong choice, and whoever is chosen is right, but Kidd seems to be better. He is widely regarded

Zuo is the best point guard after Isiah Thomas and can provide everything except shooting. But as a core point guard who can't shoot, it's like seeing Zeng Li's appearance and regrettable tablet.

The figure is also regrettable.

The Nuggets have not forgotten their original aspirations. Hill is very good, but their frontcourt is good enough, so there is no need to hesitate in selecting Kidd.

A minute later, a call came from the draft site.

Doug Moe asked on the phone: "Hill or someone else?"

"Do we have a choice?" Louis asked with a smile.

Mo said in his tone that could make everyone laugh: "I think we can do something amazing, such as selecting Juwan Howard with the third overall pick. Believe me, he can fill the void left by Harold.

.”

Well, the reason we traded Yu Tiancan was to create a void and draft Howard to fill it.

"Stop talking nonsense, we want Grant Hill!" Baylor said anxiously.

Did you choose Howard because you wanted him to die?

"confirmed?"

"I'm so damn sure!" cried Belle.

So, Stern came to the stage again: "In the 1994 NBA draft, the New York Knicks selected Grant Hill with the third overall pick in the first round, from Duke University!"

In the not-too-distant future, basketball historians will look to 1994 as a tipping point for the NBA.

Before 1994, until 1988, these seven years belonged to Louis and his Knicks.

Since then, the alliance has turned a new page.

Leader Lu turned around and left, the Conqueror left New York, Grant Hill joined one curtain and another curtain rose. Who knows what the future will bring?

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