The rest is just noise

The Sacramento Kings, who got the third pick, took Ammon Gilliam (PF/C) without any hesitation.

This decision is very stable, but a little unstable.

Gilliam will remind people of Wayman Tisdale in 1985. He was unsolvable in college, but that may not be the case in the professional leagues.

He's not fast enough as a power forward, not tall enough or strong enough as a center.

He can steadily average double-digit points per game in the regular season, but you can't expect him to bring anything more.

Just imagine, you have been working hard for a year just to get a qualified one? You must want to be a star, right?

Gilliam is the kind of player who can't stand it, but he can't become a player either.

Now, there is only one pick left before Pippen falls to the Bulls.

Will the Suns, with the fourth pick in the first round, be disappointed?

Louis believes that the Suns' choice will make Klaus's efforts come to nothing.

He had no evidence or sources, he had a hunch.

A premonition that something amazing is about to happen.

"The 1987 NBA Draft," Stern always likes to tell the truth, and Louis just wants to jump into the TV and strangle him from time to time.

This thought only lasted for a while, so the CEO's life was not in danger.

"In the NBA Draft, Phoenix selected Scottie Pippen with the fourth overall pick in the first round! From the University of Central Arkansas."

"The most surprising pick in this draft!"

“Scotty has become a star in the past month.” Musburger introduced him to the fans. “He was originally just a star player in the second level league. Then, the New York Times article made him famous.

His talent was also recognized by Little. After that, he was originally only a second- and third-round prospect, but he was now the No. 4 pick in the first round of the NBA."

"This is a great change, his life is completely different!"

Before Pippen could put on a Suns hat, news of a trade came from the front.

The Lakers, who became the protagonist today, completed a deal with the Suns.

"According to the latest news, the Phoenix Suns will trade Scottie Pippen's exclusive signing rights to the Los Angeles Lakers. The details of the transaction are still being confirmed!"

Louis closed his eyes, not surprised by this result at all.

No one is stupid.

Even a fool like Harry Weltman knows how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

Jerry Krause moved his draft pick to fifth in order to ensure safety, but unfortunately, the mantis caught the cicada and the oriole was behind.

The LOGO man is a master who doesn't let the rabbit out of sight.

He is different from people like Danny Ainge who are only willing to gamble when they are sure of it. Once he sees an opportunity, he will strike decisively and will never negotiate the price with you. Instead, he will push out all the chips in one go and force you to make a decision.

It's hard to refuse him because he's so aggressive and the chips he gives are exciting.

Just a few days ago, I said that I wanted to take Wilkins + four first-rounders and take the Knicks' garbage contract, just to get Wilson.

All he wants is a future star who has just finished his rookie season.

It would be understandable if Duncan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Olajuwon, and Chamberlain, who had just finished their rookie seasons, were quoted like this. Wilson's performance in his rookie season was good, but it was far from that level.

The reason why West wants to get Wilson so much is because he sees the latter's plasticity and potential, and sincerely believes that this transaction will not be a loss in the end.

He is a crazy gambler and a talented helmsman with insight and strategic vision.

Baylor was dumbfounded when he heard that the Lakers had obtained Pippen's signing rights.

He didn't expect that the old man would figure out the secret just by saying something casually that day.

"I seem to have seen the future when the Lakers faced us in the Finals, and Scottie Pippen led the team to win and won the Finals MVP." Louis laughed, "Well done, Elgin, I never thought I would have this day.

, the enemy is at Honnoji Temple.”

Despite Baylor's usual idleness, if something really happened, he would want to make amends.

"What should we do?" Belle asked.

"Are you going to talk nonsense next time?" Louis asked.

Belle shook his head vigorously: "Even if my biological father comes to inquire about information, I'll go to hell!"

Louis nodded with satisfaction: "I believe your grandma will be proud of you."

Zhao Yuanzheng laughed so hard that he couldn't breathe.

Baylor then asked, "What's next?"

"Watch the show." Louis smiled, "Go on and watch the show."

He used all the resources he could use in exchange for the fifth pick. As a result, he was eliminated by the Suns with the fourth pick, and then discovered that the person who eliminated him was actually the wily Jerry West.

Klaus was furious.

Fortunately, he didn't know that West cut Pippen because he got information from the Knicks, otherwise the innocent, loyal and honest road coach would have to take the blame again.

Krause knocked everything over in his office and then made the choice of the Bulls at the last minute.

At this point, the Bulls have no choice.

They can only choose Dennis Hopson (SG/SF), who looks the best among the remaining players. This person comes from Ohio State University. This school has produced several legendary players, but not him.

In his senior season, Hopson became the school's history scoring leader, averaging 29 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

He is a swingman with superb shooting skills, strong body and good at passing. He seems to have a very high ceiling, but scouts are skeptical about whether he can adapt to the NBA.

The Bulls had no choice at this time.

They got Hopson.

The Nets immediately used the sixth pick from the Bulls to select Olden Polynie (C/PF), who was supposed to be exchanged by the Bulls for Pippen's signing rights. This exchange was a bad move.

The impact in Louis' previous life was comparable to the Bucks exchanging Nowitzki with the Mavericks for Robert Traylor.

"What a pity, the person I want is still sitting there." Louis smiled proudly.

He stood up, threw in a few coins and asked, "Let's celebrate with something to drink. What do you want?"

Baylor wanted beer, Zhao Yuanzheng wanted mineral water, and Louis naturally wanted Coke.

Louis grabbed a Coke in his right hand and said: "Here's to this draft with a little bit of flaws."

"Where's the flaw?" Baylor seemed to have forgotten that he was a mole.

"You definitely don't want me to remind you again." Louis smiled.

Belle nodded quickly: "Yes, there are flaws!"

At this time, a call came back from Rudy Tomjanovich, who was on the front line of the draft.

The person who answered the phone was Zhao Yuanzheng.

"Rudy asked if it would go ahead as planned?"

"certainly!"

"Coach Lu said, we will proceed as planned." Zhao Yuanzheng replied.

Stern returned to the scene again and took the Knicks' selection envelope.

"In the 1987 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks (Stern always pronounces his full name) selected Reggie Miller! From UCLA."

Louis held a Coke and held the cup with everyone, "Thank you for your hard work these days. Although the process was difficult, we finally completed all strategic goals and laid a good foundation for the team's future!"

In this draft, the Knicks are not the protagonist, but from beginning to end, the rhythm is under Louis' control.

The longer time passes, and when the management personnel who witnessed this draft retire and tell people the story of this year, Louis' image will be mythical.

How a person standing behind the scenes uses his connections, influence, and resources affects almost every choice of the top seven picks.

He even acted as the unknown behind-the-scenes driving force in the biggest trade storm of the offseason.

It is worth mentioning the whereabouts of other elite players in this draft.

The Lakers had the eighth pick in the first round, and among the players still on the draft list were at least two stars, Kevin Johnson and Horace Grant. In the end, they used the eighth pick to select stocky inside swingman Derek

McKay(DerrkMKeyPF/C).

Although they successfully selected Kevin Johnson with the ninth pick, Johnson's signing rights eventually became part of the trade with the Suns for the fourth pick.

With almost no other options available, the Pacers selected Horace Grant as their 10th overall pick.

Washington Bullets draft Bugs Boggs;

The Nets used the 13th pick acquired from the Bulls trade to select New York genius Mark Jackson;

Reggie Lewis still went to the Celtics;

The Knicks also selected two players in this draft.

One was Zhao Yuanzheng's recommendation. They used the Celtics' second-round pick to select Edward State University's Brad LohausPF/C in the second round.

Zhao Yuanzheng only used one reason to make Louis decide to choose him.

"He's seven feet tall but has a shooting guard's heart and a penchant for shooting from positions that college coaches wouldn't tolerate."

"It's him, give me a choice right away!"

Gilmore is gone, and the Knicks need to find a substitute. Louis intends to let Song Tao take the position, but it is always good to have more than one person competing.

As for the other option, the Knicks used their second-round pick to select future NBA coach Billy Donovan (llyDonovanPG) with other intentions.

At this point, the 1987 draft has come to an end. Unlike the past two drafts, where the Knicks' team names appeared frequently, this year, the Knicks only made three shots. Moreover, it seems that only Miller will become the Knicks' favorite in the new season.

The other two are average players.

Sports reporters across the United States are discussing the subsequent impact of Jerry West's series of transactions. No one knows what role Louis played behind this.

After the draft, Louis looked at their roster. Although they lost Gilmore, Curry and Corbin, they gained Cooper and Miller.

As a result, the Knicks' roster for the new season will be Ewing, Oakley, Stockton, Dale Ellis, Alex Stevens, Kevin McHale, Benjamin Wilson, John

Selley, Rodman, Hornacek, Song Tao, Michael Cooper, Reggie Miller, Brad Rohaus and possibly Billy Donovan.

What is certain is that the New York Knicks' championship window has opened, and this time, Louis must win it all.