Xue Yuyang listened patiently, like a good student. Regardless of whether he can understand Lamar's words or not, in short, Xue Yuyang's heart is full of gratitude to Lamar. This is the friendliest person he has been to him since he stepped on the soil of the NBA. It's just that he didn't expect this person to be today's NBA superstar Lamar Odom!

"Thank you, Lamar, what you say is important to me, and I will remember it. ”

Lamar waved his hand unmindfully and said with a smile: "You just need to remember one thing when you play in the NBA, and you do everything as you should." That's it! You play the court, you get paid, you get honors, everything you do is for yourself. You have to prove to people that you have what it takes and what it takes to stand in the NBA. ”

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about, just like I did at the beginning. When it's time for you to compete, you can tell your opponents, teammates, and coaches what you want in the most direct way. Actually, it's not that difficult at all!"

After Lamar finished speaking, he patted Xue Yuyang's shoulder with a smile, turned around and walked towards his position.

The lights in the venue are gradually being extinguished, and the 2003 NBA draft is about to begin.

The lights dimmed for a moment, then came back on. The familiar figure of the old guy David Stern appeared on time again on time, still the familiar short and fat body, familiar gold wire glasses, and familiar white hair.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today's draft. ”

In the past, after David Stern finished this rotten opening sentence, the audience would often respond with warm applause. But today, maybe his character value has been exhausted, and after he finishes speaking, except for those excited red-faced rookies waiting to be selected, no one will bird him at all. This embarrassed Stern, but the process went on.

"First of all, I would like to congratulate our San Antonio Spurs, who won last season, in the final, and proved that they deserved that O'Brien Cup!"

Stern's words can be regarded as piercing the sky, and as soon as his words fell, the scene immediately booed.

Lamar's old friend Dennis Rodman even stood up and pointed at Stern and yelled, "Shut up, old fellow, your clichés." We're not here today to listen to your boasts, what is there to brag about a dishonorable champion?

Rodman shouted loudly enough, and the scene burst into laughter. David Stern and the Spurs' representatives today, Zhuge Vic and Tim Duncan, suddenly turned purple with anger.

However, David Stern is David Stern, and his thick skin has always been his trademark, but he paused for a moment and continued: "Welcome to the young people who are here today, this big family in the NBA welcomes you to join! I hope you can all have a bright future in the NBA, and the NBA needs fresh blood like you to join all the time." Okay, I think everyone is a little impatient to wait, and now the draft officially begins. ”

After saying that, Stern gestured to his assistant to start the motion. He also had to stand on the podium, wait for the announcement of the results of each selection, and then come forward to shake hands with the selected contestants.

It is clear that the tide of history cannot be easily changed by Lamar's little butterfly. LeBron James and Dacomi Ricic were selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons under a round of applause. Next is the turn of the New York Knicks, who have a probe in hand.

Jeff Van Gundy glanced at Lamar and saw that Lamar didn't even want to get up, so he walked over with the envelope himself and handed it to Stern's assistant.

Jeff Van Gundy has never understood why Lamar, who has always had the title of Golden Eye, is not interested in Anthony.

Now everyone can see that Anthony has a bright future, although it is a little unrealistic to reach the level of Michael Jordan and Scott Pippen, but there should be no problem with a Paul Pierce or Marsh, and it is only a matter of time before he becomes a superstar.

But Lamar's lukewarm attitude towards Anthony has always made Van Gundy feel a little confused, could it be that all the scouts in the league are wrong?

Given Lamar's long-standing golden eye effect, Jeff Van Gundy took a very rigorous and comprehensive look at the potential stock in his mind when Anthony came to the Knicks for a tryout.

The final result made him completely dispel his concerns, Anthony has first-class physical fitness, OK offensive ability in the face frame, OK defensive ability, and OK tactical literacy. Almost everything is ok, and Jeff Van Gundy even thinks that Anthony is the representative sent by God to save the small forward on the basketball court, and such a super rookie who combines skill, physicality, and quality will not have a problem at all.

"Lamar, you're absolutely wrong this time! Carmelo Anthony will definitely surprise the entire league!"

Looking at Jeff Van Gundy's changing expression, Lamar knew what he was thinking. Lamar sighed slightly in his heart, what the truth is When the results come out, people will naturally know.

Looking at Chris Bosh in the distance, Lamar secretly decided in his heart that he must suppress this rookie. He didn't want to give this guy a chance to go wild on his head in the future.

David Stern had already taken the envelope from his assistant's hand, and after taking a look at it, he couldn't help but have a look of surprise on his face. It's really too unexpected for Stern, the Knicks will give up the top hit Carmelo Anthony! But this is definitely the result that Stern wants, Stern, who was originally worried about the Knicks picking up the leaks, now really wants to look up to the sky and laugh, Lamar, who has always been known for his golden eyes, actually has a time to hit the eye!

"The New York Knicks chose to come from 。。。。。。 Marquette University defender Devon Wade!"

This is probably the most tangled time in so many years when David Stern announced the flower show.

Stern, like many people, is very optimistic about Anthony's future and is sure that Anthony will grow into a big man in the future. So when the top brass of the league learned about Cleveland and Pistons' picks, they wanted to scold their mothers! They would never have thought that the Knicks would have a chance to get Anthony.

Originally, Stern was always worried that the Knicks would choose Carmelo Anthony before opening the envelope, so the Knicks' strength was too terrible, after all, Carmelo's strength was recognized in the United States!

However, to Stern's surprise, the Knicks did not do this, and Stern was surprised and a little happy in his heart, Stern didn't want the Knicks to become too strong. Compared with Anthony, Devon Wade is also quite famous in the United States, but he must not be as strong as Anthony. Of course, that's what Stern thinks!

The people at Devin Wade's table all jumped up with excitement when they heard the Knicks' choice, everyone was hugging Wade, who was already excited and a little forgetful, and everyone was congratulating the young guard.

The representatives of the other teams were surprised and glad at the same time!

God open their eyes, God mercy! At this time, their dream finally has a chance to come true, Anthony, that's this year's NCAA MOP!

Compared with Devon Wade's cheers, Anthony's family and friends looked confused, and then they all became angry!

Almost all the rookies in the audience looked at Devin Wade with a look of envy, jealousy, and hatred. Except for one person, Heat general manager Pat Riley, who has always coveted Wade. Devin Wade is the core of the team's rebuilding that he has always been optimistic about!

Seeing Lamar still sitting expressionlessly, Pat Riley's heart was also racing with thoughts.

Although the god operator couldn't understand why the Knicks would put NCAA MOP Carmelo Anthony don't want it, he had to choose Devin Wade, who was not as famous and powerful as Anthony. And the Knicks have always been with Anthony before, and have never had any contact with Wade. But he already had a premonition that Lamar and the Knicks must have a purpose in doing this, and there is a very good chance that there is some conspiracy hidden here!

Could it be that everything is a smoke bomb made by the Knicks? Tricks? The Knicks, these bastards, have teased the entire league! Pat Riley thought of this possibility, and immediately turned on the crazy spray mode in his heart, the Knicks' management is too cunning!

Devin Wade finally ended the celebration with his family and friends and walked up to the podium under the eyes of the audience, and on the way he took the hat with the Knicks logo from Jeff Van Gundy and put it on his head.

Walking up to Stern, Wade bent down and shook his hand.

"Congratulations young man, you deserve the title of Tanhuaxiu and I'm looking forward to the great performance you will give to the fans in your debut season. ”

"Thank you, Mr. President!" Compared with other bad boys, Wade, who has undergone an excellent education, has a significantly higher quality and cultivation.

The next time, it was time for Devon Wade to give a speech, but he was so excited that he opened his mouth several times, but he couldn't say a word.

"Oh God! I 。。。。。。 I really didn't know what to say, my heart was about to jump out. It's all just amazing for me, and I can't believe it's all true if I wasn't really standing in this position. I want to thank the Knicks for choosing me and it's a great honor for me to play for them. 2k reading network