The rest is just noise

With the fifth pick, the Mavericks had no choice but to take Sean Elliott, the most talented player left.

Anyone who knows the Spurs knows that in another time and space, he went to San Antonio as the third overall pick.

The Knicks' judgment on him is very clear. He is a comprehensive wing player with good physical fitness, good defense, and accurate mid- and long-range shots. If he develops well, he is expected to become an All-Star. Even if he does not develop well, he is still a high-quality 3D player.

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And Louis also knows that Elliott is the famous kidney fighter before Alonzo Mourning, so he only has blessings for this person, but will not recommend anyone to choose him.

The Warriors have the sixth pick, but Don Nelson faces an awkward situation.

Nelson's favorite is Tim Hardaway from the University of Texas at El Paso. Although this player has a hot playing style and has many fans across the United States, he is not favored by professional basketball circles.

Selecting him with the sixth overall pick seems like a waste.

Nelson called Louie, and he wanted to trade the sixth pick for Louie's 14th and 26th picks in the first round and Alex Stevens.

Nelson made the call because he wanted to make a good relationship. No matter how you looked at it, he didn't want much.

14 + 26 first-round picks + a defensive wing who is often DNPed by the Knicks for the sixth pick. It can even be said that the Warriors suffered a small loss.

"Nelly, Alex is the love of my heart, you can't take it away from me." Louis said seriously.

Although Stevens was never placed on the protected list by Louis, if an expansion team wanted him, Louis was willing to give up draft picks to keep him on the team.

For no other reason, he liked Stevens so much as a player.

"Lu, I really want to make a deal with you." Nelson didn't expect Louis to refuse.

Louis believed Nelson was well-intentioned, so he said directly: "Nellie, I'll tell you the truth, Alex is a player I love very much, and I hope he retires as a member of the Knicks."

"So, what about Danny Ainge?"

Louis smiled and said; "Nellie, if you want Danny, you have to give me the other first round (20th pick)."

"I don't need your 26th pick in the first round."

"The sixth pick in the first round is indeed very good, but the depth of this draft class is very poor, and there are not many good players left at that position." Louis refused to let go, even if Nelson came with good intentions.

"You guys should be able to see that this deal is beneficial to us!"

"Sorry, Nellie, I really don't see the need for this deal."

Nelson's kindness was rejected by Louis, and the two parties did not close the deal.

Louis has his own ideas. Both Ainge and Hornacek are his favorite combo guard substitutes. These two can substitute for the first or second position at any time, which greatly increases the flexibility of the rotation. Moreover, in Dan

After Marley was drafted, the Knicks' murder press unit was seriously short of talent.

As a player who supplemented the murderous pressing team last season, Ainge lacked strong physical talent, but he was fierce enough.

With his strength, he can definitely beat the Warriors.

The 6th and 20th picks in the young draft were exchanged for the 14th and 26th picks from the Knicks and a tough main force. Did the Warriors suffer a loss?

So, here's the problem.

Neither side obviously suffered a loss, nor did they take advantage. On the one hand, Nelson wanted to keep Taobao in the middle and late first round, and on the other hand, Louis felt that Ainge was worthy of the Warriors spending another first round. Could they take the middle and late first round picks?

Did you draft a player of Ainge's caliber?

Both parties feel that the transaction is unnecessary, so there is no further discussion.

Louis is now carefully watching every move in the draft. Who will the Knicks select with the 14th pick in the first round?

Until now, Louis is still not sure whether he should choose Shawn Kemp if he falls?

Having said that, if Kemp can be selected with the 14th pick in the first round, is there any need to hesitate?

But Louis never thinks that the stronger the talent of a team, the better.

Nelson's backup is New Jersey.

He took the 6th pick in the first round in exchange for the Nets' 12th pick in the first round and the 1990 first-round pick (top-three protected).

Louis:???

Is there something seriously wrong with the Nets' management?

Oh, the general manager is Harry Weltman, so that's okay.

The more general managers who work sick, the better.

Without him, would the Knicks have been able to get Benjamin Wilson and Reggie Miller? I really have to thank him.

The Nets selected former All-American J.R. Reid with the sixth overall pick from the Warriors.

This person is very much like the Haitian monster Skal Labissiere in 2016. He was the number one center in the United States in high school and a favorite to be ranked among the top five picks in the future. However, due to poor performance in the NCAA, his market price has fallen repeatedly.

Until the end, the Haitian fell to the bottom of the first round and was drafted by the rookie Shura Field Kings.

When Reed was in high school, he was also regarded as a future superstar, but the college level and high school are completely different.

The Nets selected this person and basically said goodbye to next year's playoffs. Congratulations to Don Nelson, a lottery pick from New Jersey is ready.

Pure wing scorer Jack McLeod (GeorgeMCloudSG) was selected by the Cavaliers with the 7th overall pick.

The Mavericks, who had two lottery picks, selected Randy White with the 8th overall pick.

Then there are the Pacers, who are the only team among all the teams with lottery picks that may win Shawn Kemp.

Because Kemp is a hometown player and extremely talented.

Is it too much to stud with the 9th overall pick?

The Pacers' general manager Donnie Walsh is a very stable person. They have already obtained top talents like Danny Manning, and there is no need to waste the ninth pick on a player who may become a waste.

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They skipped Kemp without hesitation and went straight to Mookie Blaylock, who was suspected of being Jordan's half-brother.

If the Knicks are short of point guards, Blaylock and Tim Hardaway will give Louis a hard time.

One is the strongest offensive defender in this class, and the other is the strongest defensive guard in this class.

Although the Pacers passed on Kemp, selecting Blaylock was a sure win.

Another familiar face Louis knew, Nick Anderson, went to the Magic with the 11th pick in the first round.

Not surprisingly, the Warriors selected Tim Hardaway with the 12th pick in the first round.

In the president's office of the Blue Palace in New York, Zhao Yuanzheng's breath intensified: "As long as Atlanta doesn't select Sean Kemp, then"

"Then should we choose him?" Louis muttered.

Zhao Yuanzheng was stunned when he heard this.

"Yes! Of course, coach!" Zhao Yuanzheng noticed that Louis was hesitating, "Coach Lu, do you know that Kemp's athletic ability has always been among the top three in the draft in the past ten years?"

"I know, but there's something wrong with his brain."

Zhao Yuanzheng said: "That's why he should come and play under your coach Lu!"

Elgin Baylor, who was also in Louis' office, nodded and said, "I also think Sean Kemp is a good kid."

"F*ck!" Louis became even more frightened, "Is there anything worse than being valued by Elgin?"

"You brat, what's wrong with me?" Belle felt offended.

The Hawks didn't create a miracle with the 13th pick in the first round.

Louis actually really hopes that they take Kemp with the 13th overall pick, so that this legendary draft pick can have one more talent.

But they won’t do it!

Louis, who prayed that the Hawks would make the right decision, selected convulsive shooter Dana Barros (PG) with the 13th pick of the first round.

"Ouch! Damn it! It really fell! The 13 teams in front of us will regret it!"

Zhao Yuanzheng was so excited that he shouted in Chinese.

Zhao Yuanzheng obviously didn't notice that Louis' face fell.

"Damn it, is Atlanta's general manager mentally ill? If the 13th pick doesn't have a stud, what pick should have a stud? It's obviously a bad team and you don't realize it. You're so steady!"

Louis yelled at the Eagles' management just because the other party gave him a difficult choice.

"Coach Lu, we must not miss Sean." Zhao Yuanzheng said excitedly, "Kevin is not young anymore. We can use Sean as his successor and let him spend three or four years learning how to become a professional."

A good player, when Kevin gets older, he can definitely step in, just like you did to Ralph Sampson in Boston!"

"Let me think about the expedition."

Louis looked carefully at the remaining players on the list.

If there was even one All-Star leftover, he would skip Kemp.

But looking at it, there is really no player worth giving up the opportunity to get Kemp.

"Coach, Rudy called, who should we choose?"

Billy Donovan asked.

Louis shouted forcefully: "CTMD! Just choose! It's just a Kemp, can't I cure him?"

The scene of the 1989 draft

Shawn Kemp had never thought about skipping college and entering the NBA early. What pushed him to do so was a reality that he could not change.

Due to the donation scandal, the University of Kentucky was banned from the NCAA and many players were investigated, but this had nothing to do with Kemp. He had not confiscated bribes from the school and prevented him from playing in the NCAA at other schools because his SAT did not reach 700.

I can only read. This is a bit of a waste of resources.

His high school coach said this was a complete waste of time and he might as well go directly to the NBA.

Even so, he didn't give up. There was another theft incident last year. Although he was proved innocent afterwards, considering that the school was investigated and his own grades were unqualified, he definitely couldn't stay in Kentucky, so he transferred to another school. Originally

They planned to return to their hometown of Indiana University, but the other party didn't buy it at all, because Kemp's first choice was not them, so he was criticized for being hot but cold, and was called a traitor.

In the end, the only American technical school called Trinity Community College that could take Kemp in. Kemp thought about it carefully, what if this wasn't a waste of youth? He immediately decided not to mess around anymore and to participate in the draft!

Then today, he became more and more frightened because there was no sign of his name being read.

How many teams would choose a high school student who has a lot of off-court issues and hasn't had a full year of systematic training or professional games?

Starting with the 10th pick, Kemp started praying.

The Timberwolves, Magic, Warriors, and Hawks all ignored him.

Knicks?

Kemp vowed that no matter which team selected him, he would be fully integrated into the team.

"1989 NBA Draft"

Stern's voice was a little too soft.

“New York chose”

Damn it, can't you read it all in one breath?

"Shawn Kemp, from Concord High School!"

The defending champion chose me? New York? Ewing? Wilson? Little Dew?

Kemp’s family hugged him excitedly: “Sean, this is the best result I can think of!”

And he just stood up gratefully, with tears in his eyes.

"Thank God!"

He said in his heart.