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Chapter 871 Super, super, huge, huge accident

Chapter 873: Super, super, huge, huge accident

When Louis and Ewing argued over Mourning's strength, NBC's Bob Neal also found the right angle to praise Mourning.

"Alonzo Mourning, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Artis Gilmore, Bill Walton, Patrick Ewing, played for a very good team in college. Compared to George

City University, Shaquille O'Neal's LSU never made it to the National Final Four. Gentlemen, do you think this is the most positive aspect of Alonzo's comparison to Shaquille?"

"I do not think so."

Whoopi Brown doesn't mince words.

"No one can say no to O'Neal in this draft, he's a dominant force, but Mourning is also a force, just not as big as Shaquille. When you talk about Mourning, you know

He was a great high school player (averaging a triple-double in blocks per game) and had four successful years at Georgetown, and if you needed rebounds and blocks, he gave you rebounds and blocks. He has great feel behind the basket.

, this is what differentiates him from Patrick as the core of Georgetown's offense. I like Mourning because he will do in Philadelphia what he did in Georgetown, and he will make professional basketball in Pennsylvania re-emerge."

At this time, the famous sports reporter Craig Sager interviewed Mourning live.

"I hear you're happy to be free of comparisons to Shaquille. Is that true?" Sager asked.

Mourning's answer impressed Louis deeply: "I've been anxious, I'm anxious. Shaquille has Shaquille's strengths, I have mine, I know where I'm going to end up, but I'm really excited

I shake off the comparison and from now on, I want people to compare me to Patrick."

"This kid has no future." Louis rolled his eyes at Ewing, "He finally made it to the NBA, but he only wants to be compared with Patrick? Where does he put Ralph?"

Sampson was not provoked by Louis and said with a smile: "I heard that Patrick is Alonzo's idol, so it is normal for him to say that."

Then Louis heard the funniest question of the day.

At least it's funny to him.

Sager asked Mourning what playing four years at Georgetown means.

Mourning thought hard for five seconds, "This is the most correct decision and the wisest decision I have ever made in my life."

Louis burst into laughter at that time.

He has trouble controlling his emotions. Any big man who played under John Thompson for four years would laugh like that if he dared to say that it was the best decision he had ever made.

In terms of results, Thompson turned both Ewing and Mourning into star centers in the NBA.

But is he the only one who can do this?

Does Louis mean that if they change schools, they won't be able to reach this height? It is precisely because of Thompson that they have lost hope of realizing all their talents.

"Stop laughing! What's so funny?!" Ewing asked dissatisfied.

"I'm sorry, I can't help myself!"

"What's so funny!" Ewing knew what Louis was laughing at.

Each sound in Louie's laugh represents a "SB".

Bird asked: "After that it's Laettner's turn, right?"

"Definitely." Ewing said confidently, "That kid can't fall out of the top three."

"Huh~~" Louis said meaningfully, "That's not necessarily the case."

Minnesota Timberwolves Draft War Room

Jerry Krause was worried, and what worried him was that he didn't know what he was worried about.

The top three in this year's draft are destined.

Oh, mo, lai.

It can only be these three.

You can’t go wrong by choosing these three guys in the order of the first three photos.

But ever since Louis showed interest in Rafonso Ellis, the undercurrent in the draft field began to flow.

Klaus wanted to invite Lafonso for a trial, but his agent refused.

Their confidence was so strong that they seemed to be guaranteed a top-five pick, but he only accepted a workout with the Knicks.

According to common sense, it can only be the Knicks who gave him a draft commitment.

However, Louis publicly stated that Lafonso was a player with serious hidden dangers.

He also tried out all the popular players except O'Neal and Mourning, and gave others good reviews.

Lafonso was the only one to get a bad review.

Is Louis cheating, or does he really care about Lafonso?

The recent developments in the Knicks make it hard not to think of Krause. The Knicks traded up to the fourth pick to ensure that they were in the best position to get the person they wanted.

Who does he want?

No matter what Krause thinks, the Knicks' external performance gave him a strong hint that Louis has locked in Laphonso Ellis.

Klaus and Louis are incompatible enemies, but the enemy always knows the enemy best.

Even Krause is convinced by Louis's draft vision. If he goes to such great lengths for a certain rookie, then others will have to consider what kind of person this person is.

As a result, Lafonso did not give other teams a chance to investigate and he has refused to try out.

This maintains a sense of mystery and makes other teams fearful.

And he only tried out for the Knicks before refusing to try out, and then Louis did those things again.

"Jerry, it's time for us to make a choice."

Timberwolves head coach Jimmy Rodgers reminded.

"Of course I should choose Lightner."

Klaus whispered.

"Laettner?" Rogers probably shouldn't have asked more. "What about LaFonso?"

It was this question that reminded Klaus of Louis' record in the draft.

It reminded Klaus of how many times Louis had tricked him.

If this revenge is not avenged now, how long will it take?

Even if it was to disappoint Louis, he should find a way to try.

"What's Lafonso's potential?" Klaus asked.

Rogers said: "According to our scouting department, his development potential is higher than Laettner, but there are some hidden dangers, so Laettner is the safer choice."

"No, Leitner is just a simple choice, but this is not the choice Little Lu would make!" A trace of madness appeared in Klaus's eyes, "Lafonso Ellis is the person he wants, he designed it

Such a clumsy scam was just to make us all think that Lafonso was the bait he threw, but he still leaked the flaw! If he didn't want Lafonso, Lafonso wouldn't accept Nick after

After the trial with St. John's, he refused trials from other teams. If he didn't want LaFonso, there was no need for him to raise the Knicks' draft pick to the fourth overall pick because he believed we wouldn't choose LaFonso! If

He doesn’t want Lafonso, and Knicks won’t do so many strange things! Lafonso is the one he wants, and Lafonso is Little Lu’s prey!”

Klaus muttered to himself in a daze, which made Rogers feel confused, "What about our choice?"

"Of course it has to be Laphonso Ellis!" Klaus couldn't help laughing wildly, "Let Little Lu take home that insidious young man from Leitner, but the person he likes must come to my house.

In hand!"

"Just imagine, he designed such a big scam, but in the end we intercepted it, how would he feel?"

Jimmie Rodgers chimed in: "Jerry, this must feel cruel!"

"Hmph!" Klaus said with a ferocious expression, "Now, let's tell the draft our latest decision."

At this time, several senior executives at NBC were discussing how good Laettner was as an NBA player.

They never considered other possibilities.

Neal introduced Laettner's situation to everyone: "Christian is participating in the training camp of the Dream Team, so he will not come to the draft. According to Charles Barkley, he has learned how to compete with the big-name stars on the team.

It’s time to play ball.”

"I like him!" Brown, as everyone knows, likes everyone in the draft. "He's not a low-post attacker. In fact, he's a Larry Bird-type outside shooter. I like what he showed at Duke.

Versatility and tenacity. He can do whatever it takes to win games. I know you've heard the rumors about him. He's not a likeable player. Every road game he goes to is filled with boos. I've watched it this year.

I have played him in many games and he is always the person the team needs at critical moments."

Neal asked: "Doug, what do you think of Laettner's future in the NBA?"

Doug Collins gushed: "I think he's a more athletic Jack Sikma who can attack from the outside. The most special thing about him is that he can consistently hit shots from 20 feet. At the same time,

, he is an excellent passer and rebounder. In last year's Pan American Games, he was the only player on the American team who could compete with professional players from other countries and have a clear advantage. Most importantly, he will

He will definitely develop an NBA three-point shot. Last year, his three-point shooting percentage ranked second in the NCAA. There is no doubt that Laettner has a bright future."

Finally, Neal asked the two of them: "Do you think Laettner is likely to lose the third overall pick?"

Whoopi Brown laughed: "Unless Jerry Krause wants to take a Billy Owens-style gamble."

Then, the lens is handed over to the scene.

Stern came to the stage.

"1992 NBA Draft." Stern obviously hesitated.

Why did he hesitate? There is only one reasonable explanation, and that is that the Timberwolves' choice was unreasonable even in his opinion.

"The Minnesota Timberwolves selected with the third overall pick." The silence lasted for five seconds, which was disgusting. Why did Stern delay a destined result for so long? - Talk about words, old bastard - "Pull it.

Fonso Ellis, from Notre Dame!”

"!@%@%......"

8,000 Portland fans cheered loudly.

It's not that they like LaFonso, it's that they hate Laettner.

It's so satisfying to see Laettner drop out of the top three.

"Oh my God!" shouted Bob Neal. "Super, huge, huge surprise!"