(3rd Bullet!! ）

The position reserved by the alliance for Sun Yi is at the first table on the left hand in the first row.

Since there are still ten minutes before the official start of the draft. On the big screen at the venue, some promotional videos of rookies were played on a loop. This will happen to be the highlights of Sun Yi's game at the Duke Blue Devils, Li Jinfeng, who is still young and beautiful in appearance, watched his son's performance in the ball game intently, and couldn't help but slap when he saw the highlights. Sun Wenyuan looked at the noisy venue, and no one seemed to notice this, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oops! Why are you pinching me? Sun Wenyuan whispered to his wife beside him with a painful face.

"What? Are you afraid that I will embarrass you? Don't think that your little bit of caution, the old lady can't see it. Hmph, let me tell you, my son was born to me. I'm glad to see him come out! "A woman's pungent personality doesn't seem to change with age.

"Yes, yes, yes! If you come on stage to preside over the draft now, I will support it with both hands! ”

"Cut! As if I'm rare! ”

……

Mom and Dad's unique 'flirting', Sun Yi didn't see it. He was busy chatting with a few old acquaintances.

"Russell, the color scheme of your outfit is very, very original?" Although Westbrook played at UCLA for two years, the two never had a chance to meet on the field.

"Hey, hey! Talent! I naturally have a good sense of color combinations. Westbrook scratched at the thin layer of hair on top of his head, somewhat embarrassed.

"Russell, not only is it very trendy, but his skills have also increased a lot. Darren. Collison this season, the rest of the game has been squeezed to the bench by this kid. "Kevin as a teammate. Lefou, seems to appreciate this guy from Long Beach, Los Angeles very much. As a freshman, Lefou's performance in the NCAA today was also very eye-catching. Averaging 17.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, he led UCLA to a defeat to the University of Memphis, led by Ross, in the semifinals.

"Kevin, don't talk about it. Russell doesn't even know where to put his hands now, haha! Sun Yi didn't seem to intend to let go of Westbrook, who was looking around with those small eyes.

And Derek. Rose was also in the crowd, looking enviously at the focus of the circle, the friend he had never defeated.

As the clock pointed to eight o'clock in the evening, NBA commissioner David Brown. With some difficulty, Stern dragged his heavy body to the stage of the draft.

After a routine opening speech with a blank face, the '08 NBA Draft was officially opened.

Stern, who entered the backstage draft room, didn't take much time to bring the option of signing with the Chicago Bulls with the top pick. He stood in front of the microphone as he flipped through the note. Almost all the media cameras at the scene were aimed at the position of the first table on the left hand in the first row.

Although he had been prepared, Sun Yi was still very excited at this moment. After many years of dedication, I finally waited for today's harvest. The sweat in the palms of the hands, before the answer is revealed, I am afraid it will be difficult to control for a while.

"Mr. Stern, with the Bulls' selection, walked out." Yu Jia said very expectantly.

"Well, Sun Yi, the champion, should not have run away." Zhang instructed but looked determined.

……

When David. After Stern read the contents of the note in his hand, he said into the microphone with a blank face: "The Chicago Bulls, who have the No. 1 draft pick, choose ,...... Derek from the University of Memphis. Ross! ”

Airplanes! The scene exploded instantly! Everyone was stunned by the Bulls' unexpected choice.

Many NBA general managers who were backstage showed incredible expressions when they saw this scene. Bulls, there's a kind!

Countless reporters are asking each other the inside story.

Even Rose, who was called by name, didn't react for a long time. It was only under the reminder of his brother that he stood up cautiously. He was afraid, afraid that it was just a dream!

When the staff handed him a hat embroidered with the Bulls logo, Rose was truly sure it wasn't a dream.

Sun Yi looked at his friends on the stage mechanically, but kept asking in his heart, what is the situation? Why, exactly?

Sun Wenyuan and his wife, who found that something was wrong with their son, did not ask, but just hugged their children left and right. Tony on the side. Sorrentino was racing his brain, figuring out what would happen next. Because, a fait accompli cannot be changed.

"Derek. Rose, how did the Bulls make such an incomprehensible choice? Yu Jia obviously couldn't accept this result.

"The Bulls didn't choose Sun Yi, it's their loss. Let's take a look, the Heat should take Sun Yi away. "After all, Director Zhang has rich experience and good emotional control.

When Presti learned of the Bulls' selection, he immediately called Timberwolves general manager David Murphy. Karn's phone. "David, I have a plan, are you interested?"

"Is it about the No. 3 pick?"

"That's right!"

"Tell me about your sincerity."

"We have the No. 4 pick and last year's No. 5 rookie, Jeff. Green. "This is already the most valuable player for the SuperSonics at the moment, apart from Durant.

"Oh, no, no, no, it's obviously not enough!"

Karn, you grandson, will take advantage of the fire. Plasti gritted his teeth and continued to add chips. "Add one more first-round pick next year, that's my bottom line."

After a brief pause, "Your offer is tempting. ”

Before Presti could raise his arms and shout, the other party's voice came again. "Sam, I'm sorry, someone made a higher bid."

Toot toot ......!

Just as the young general manager of the supersonic team was wondering who had disrupted his plan.

David. Stern announced the Heat's selection. Kansas State University, Mike. Beasley. ”

For this news, people who have just experienced it seem much calmer. After all, it's a well-known fact that the Heat appreciate Beasley.

When it was the Timberwolves' turn to choose, the host of the draft was delayed.

At this time, Sun Yi, who was sitting in the audience, had already eased up. It's not that he has an urgent pursuit of the champion, it's just that the Bulls have clearly promised to choose him. And he does think that the other party has no reason not to choose himself. But in fact, this is not the case. Not only that, the Bulls did not choose him, but even the Heat did not hesitate to give up Sun Yi. The Chinese guy, who is still quite open-minded, was completely angered by the ignorance of these two teams. Years later, countless fans of these two teams hated the general manager who made the choice in the '08 draft. Because, that Chinese player, in his later NBA career, as long as he encounters these two teams, is as crazy as a drug......

Originally 5 minutes to decide the time, waiting for David. When Stern came out again, a full 10 minutes had passed. He first apologized to everyone in attendance, and then announced a temporary trade: a draft pick swap for the Timberwolves and Knicks.

Immediately afterward, the NBA president announced the Knicks' selection. "The New York Knicks, who have the third overall pick, chose Sun Yi from Duke University!"

Call! When Sorrentino exhaled the stuffy breath in his chest, he found that Sun Yi was already wearing a Knicks baseball cap and standing on the stage with a smile on his face to take a photo with Stern.

Chinese player Sun Yi was finally won by the New York Knicks, a dark horse who suddenly came out. Let's congratulate Sun Yi, the Chinese player who was selected with the highest pick in the election after Yao Ming. Yu Jia, who thought that he had won the champion, was a little unhappy.

"Although I wasn't selected as the champion, I think it was a blessing in disguise. New York is the largest city in the United States, especially with a large number of Chinese...... "Coach Zhang, who has miscalculated again and again, analyzed the benefits of the new team for the young Chinese players who have won the top spot.

Knicks Vice President Woning watching the live broadcast in the background. Chapman and Mike. D'Antoni hugged each other excitedly until Stern read out the name of the Chinese player who had been thinking about it for a long time. Chapman, who was already in his early fifties, burst into tears of emotion.

It's not easy! Vice President of the Knicks, who has been following Sun Yi for 5 years, did not expect that this day would really come.

Isaiah, who has always pressed Chapman firmly under him. Thomas, because of the team's poor record, was replaced by the eccentric and changeable Knicks owner James Brown. Dolan fired.

Chapman, who was ordered in a desperate situation, successfully fired the Suns and sent D'Antoni, who was idle at home, out of the mountain. So the owner Dolan had to take a high look, and temporarily handed over the operation of the team's basketball affairs to this loyal subordinate.

Since that day, Chapman has been planning how to get the long-desired Chinese player. Moreover, his decision was strongly endorsed by the new coach D'Antoni.

This is the scene where D'Antoni participated in the draft draw before. It's a pity that since the selection of Patrick with the top pick. After Ewing, the Knicks' draft has not been very smooth. This time, it was also bad luck to draw only the sixth pick.

However, Chapman, who has a strong temperament, did not give up. After doing countless deductions, it was found that it was only possible to get this Chinese player if neither the Bulls nor the Heat chose Sun Yi. Because, as everyone knows, O.J. Mayo and Sun Yi both clearly rejected the Timberwolves' overtures.

When this unlikely accident happened, Chapman immediately impressed Timberwolves general manager David with a trade plan that had already been prepared. Kahn.

This year's sixth-round pick, plus a first-round pick for the next two years, and a move to potential rising star Nate Brown. Robinson eats the other side of the Marco. Yarić $7 million a year, for a three-year, $21 million junk contract.

It can be said that Chapman's proposal is betting on the present and future of the Knicks. Because, before eating this garbage contract, some high-paid players must be cleared out to create space for this trade.

Only played one season, and Zach did well. Randolph, because he wasn't the type D'Antoni needed, was put on the shelf, and after a lot of hard work, he finally made a deal with the Grizzlies, who have salary space and are desperate to rise.

Randolph, who had an annual salary of 16.47 million, exchanged for 7 million 'parallel goods' Darko. Milicic, and the 2011 Grizzlies first-round pick. At the same time, Stephen, who used the **** clause to give up the salary of up to 20.84 million next season and have no competitive state. Marbury, the 'lone wolf' who was once remembered by Chinese fans for dangling Yao Ming, happened to be a Chinese player who ended his NBA career.

After Chapman's series of tricks, the Knicks finally got their wish to get Duke star player Sun Yi.

*

Kevin sitting at home watching the live stream of the draft. Durant, when he found out that neither the Bulls nor the Heat had chosen their friends, excitedly danced and sang in the living room.

However, when the Knicks suddenly slashed out to win love. Last season's rookie of the year quickly dialed the phone number of the team's general manager.

Honk...... Honk...... Honk......!

Calls go unanswered......

At this time, the depressed Plesty was writing down his choice on a note. UCLA player, Russell. Westbrook. This would have been the worst plan for the SuperSonics in this year's draft, alas!

*

Sun Yi, who went to the press conference channel, was stopped by Yu Jia and Zhang Lizhi.

"Sun Yi! First of all, congratulations on being drafted by the Knicks with the third pick! Taking advantage of the welfare of his fellow villagers, Yu Jia, on behalf of CCTV Sports Channel, was the first to interview this year's talent show.

"Thank you! Thank you all for your support and attention! ”

"There was an accident in the draft today, and everyone didn't think about it, what do you think about this?" Zhang Lizhi is more concerned about Sun Yi's mentality at this time, and he doesn't want this promising basketball genius to repeat Yi Jianlian's mistakes.

"To be honest, it was a bit of a surprise. However, I heard that the Knicks spent a lot of money to get me. I feel very lucky and grateful to have received such attention from the other party. ”

Call! This answer from the Chinese guy made Zhang Lili, who is well-informed and familiar with the national conditions of the United States, finally put his mind at ease.

"Okay, let's get here first. I'll see you at the press conference later. ”

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Click! Click! ……

Sun Yi, who was sitting at the press conference, showed a charming oriental smile in the face of countless cameras aimed at him. It's not that he's forced to laugh, and although he was teased by the untrustworthy Bulls management, he is glad about his current state. If you really live with those high-ranking officials who talk like farts, I believe that the future Bull career will not be smooth.

Because this is a regular press conference, the question time is only a short 5 minutes, and the selected players will continue here. So, the process of this launch event is very tight.

First of all, it was a reporter from the New York Times who asked the question, and the media in the team's location would be given the first treatment. "Congratulations, being drafted by the Knicks so I can get a chance to be there and watch you play often." Coax, a good-natured laugh came out. "Of course, you've always been the favourite, what do you think about the current situation?"

"Well, first of all, if you can be there to cheer on the Knicks regularly, I thank you for your support on behalf of the team. Of course, in this case, you will not do it until the contract is officially signed. But I don't think you mind. ”

Bang bang bang ......! All the media reporters at the scene were overwhelmed by the wise and funny answer of this handsome and handsome oriental guy......

…… (To be continued.) )