(2nd Round!! ）

The day after the lottery draft, various media congratulated the Chicago Bulls, who had been lucky in the draft over the years. At the same time, they have also readjusted the ranking of the top 14 rookies this year.

The vast majority of the media believe that the Chicago Bulls, who won the No. 1 pick, will choose to win the All-American Player of the Year, the College Naismith Award, and the John Brown. Wooden Award for Chinese player Sun Yi. After all, this Chinese guy is also half a Chicagoan.

The Heat can get their long-awaited 'two-pair machine' Mike. Beasley, in fact, didn't have many negative off-court events before getting his NBA rookie contract, except for his somewhat eccentric personality. The main factor affecting his competition for the top spot was the lack of height, but when the results of the physical test were announced, there was not much media discussion about this issue anymore. Because, Beasley's arm span of 2.16m is enough to make up for the height deficit of 2.04m.

Derek. Rose, if nothing else, will be drafted by the Timberwolves.

The news soon spread across the ocean, and countless fans rushed to cheer for the upcoming birth of the second Chinese champion of the NBA. For a time, the news that Sun Yi became a 'quasi-champion' spread all over the land of China.

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Tony, the agent who stays with Sun Yi every day. Sorrentino, almost all the time to make and receive calls.

"Sun, there is good news everywhere. Haha, let's think about your thank you speech after becoming the champion. After answering the phone, the Mediterranean man who was in a good mood joked happily.

"It's great to be selected by the Bulls to be the No. 1 pick, and Chicago is my second home, where I had four wonderful years. I will use my own efforts to repay the enthusiasm of the people in my hometown. How about this paragraph? At the thought of being able to play in the team that Qiao Dashen had fought for more than ten years, as well as the magical United Center Arena, the hairs on the guy's body stood up excitedly.

"What a perfect speech, Sun, you're a genius! Ha ha! "Thousands of clothes are worn, but sycophants are not worn, and occasionally patting the boss on the back is only beneficial.

"Unfortunately, Derrick always wanted to join the Bulls." Sun Yi, who had a regretful expression on his face, was worried about Ross.

"Don't say that, everyone's destiny has its own destiny. Like, when I was at the end of my rope, a phone call from you saved the future of a great agent. Tony sighed with emotion.

"Come on, you should go to Hollywood. It's best to pick up a romance movie. Perfect fit, really. ”

"Hey, hey! That's going to get down to business. What are your thoughts on the upcoming team individual tryouts? ”

"What do you mean?"

"Haha! I have a soul. That's right, as the best choice for the top pick, I suggest you only accept an offer from the Bulls. ”

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Sam. In front of Presti, a tall and thin guy with a lost face was holding his head in frustration.

"Kevin, don't feel guilty. You can't be blamed for this kind of thing. ”

"I drew the lot! How can it have nothing to do with me. Durant reacted violently and seemed extremely unhappy with his luck.

"There's no guarantee that they'll get the No. 1 pick, and isn't the Heat team with the highest odds just getting the second pick?"

"Sam, if I join forces with Sun, the team's second championship trophy will definitely be born in our hands."

"Actually, we have a lot of options. Moreover, there may be accidents at the draft meeting, which no one can say. ”

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Timberwolves general manager David Murray. Karn was smashing everything he could throw out of his office. When he was almost ready to vent, he sat back down in his exaggerated and comfortable leather chair.

It is understandable that the Chinese player has a big shelf and does not come to the small city of Minnesota. Derek. Rose, and even O.J. Mayo, what are you, why do you look down on us Timberwolves.

Karn, who thought about it hatefully for a while, picked up the draft player information that had been thrown on the ground again. After all, a twisted melon is not sweet, and he still understands this truth.

*

"What? He turned down our interview invitation. Okay, I got it. You go out first. "'God Operator' Pat. As soon as Riley sent his assistant out, he called the team's new head coach, Eric Leeley. Spoelstra's phone.

"Hey! Erik, where are you? ”

“……”

"Come to my office right now."

“……”

Eric. Spoelstra, the first Filipino-American head coach in NBA history, joined the Miami Heat in 1995 and worked tirelessly as a video coordinator. This summer, he rose from the position of assistant coach and chief scout to become the head coach of the new Heat.

Spolsstra, who got the job that many people dream of, gave up the good time when he should have enjoyed the beach and the waves, and spent the day in the team's analysis room, studying the tactics for next season. Today, I value his mentor very much, and I don't know why I invited him to meet him.

As soon as he walked in the door, the new head coach of the Heat noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere. The 'god operator', who has quit smoking for a long time, actually smoked the cigar in his hand one after another today.

"Erik, sit!" Although in a bad mood, Pat. Riley has a good attitude towards his beloved apprentice.

"Boss, what's the matter?" Spoelstra looked cautiously at the other and asked softly.

"Hey! The Chinese player turned down our interview invitation. ”

"No, haven't we already decided to choose Mike?"

"I'm just a little unwilling! After all, it's also a good piece of jade! ”

"Boss, I think it's a bit too wasteful to pile up a player on the outside with a player of Dwyan's type. Mike, this player we've been tracking for years. This year's league's rookie of the year, Kevin. Durant has been suppressed by his little friend. I'm sure Mike's performance will not be worse than his. ”

This analysis of the disciple finally made the 'God Operator' make up his mind. "Alright, let's go according to our plan."

*

Swish! Swish! Swish! The white net, constantly rubbed by the falling balls in the air.

In the Bulls' training hall, an oriental guy with long broken hair is constantly sending the ball into the net.

General Manager John. Paxson and Chief Scout Rick. Dennis, standing on the sidelines with his arms crossed, watching the team's last interviewee for a one-man tryout.

"How many three-pointers has this guy made in a row?" Paxson asked with a sideways face.

"Sixty-seven."

Hiss! He's such a great guy. "Look at his mid-range shots."

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Swish! Swish! Swish!

"Rick, he's such a shooting machine!"

"yes, I think he could have done more."

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In the general manager's office of the Bulls, Paxson and Dennis, who had just finished interviewing Sun Yi, were sitting on the sofa in front of the coffee table, and the two were just sipping the coffee in their hands, and neither of them meant to speak.

"Rick, who do you think we should choose?" I still have the first time to open my mouth if I can take things.

"John, didn't you just promise that the kid would choose him?" Dennis asked, puzzled.

"Do you know who his agent is?"

"Tony. Sorrentino, this person is very famous in the circle, it is said that he was cursed, no, you won't give up that Chinese player just because ......of this baseless legend, right? ”

"Not only that, haven't you heard of the 'Blue Devil Nightmare' and seen it with your own eyes? Grant. Hill, Elton. Brand, Carlos. Boozer, Sean. Battier wait, which of these players hasn't been seriously injured? ”

"John, the situation is different. That Chinese player, judging from the physical test, there is no hidden injury at all. Just because of these legends, it cannot be concluded that he will definitely be injured. Moreover, there is a huge Chinese market behind this Chinese player, don't you think about these? ”

"Won't hurt? Yao Ming is a good example. Now, I guess I'm just able to walk on the ground. I don't believe that the yellow race can succeed in the NBA. And, the Chinese market? TM fart is useless, all the benefits are taken away by the alliance. For the sake of those billboards on the side of the stadium, can they be sold for a few more dollars, do you have to choose this Chinese player? "Rockets Chinese center Yao Ming suffered a stress fracture in his left ankle during a training session at the end of February. In order to be able to catch the Olympics held on his doorstep, he did not hesitate to opt for surgery. However, the absence of the Rockets for the rest of the season is a given. In fact, the Rockets, who had just gone through a 12-game winning streak, have been called the best Rockets team since the Olajuwon era by many basketball commentators.

The Bulls, whose home court is located in the third-largest city in the United States, really don't need a Chinese player to increase their influence, and the bronze statue in front of Union Center Court alone is enough.

"Ugh! So what do you mean? ”

"What do you think of Derek?"

"In terms of potential, the two are about the same. Although, Derek. Ross has made remarkable progress in the past two years. However, for now, the Chinese player will be more helpful to the team. "Dennis, who noticed the two children many years ago, is clearly very vocal on this issue.

"Excellent! I've always believed in your vision! Rick, do you know where Derek's home lives? ”

"Inglewood, it's very clear in the information."

"Tsk! In that kind of place, if there is an NBA champion, what do you say the fans in Chicago, no, the fans in the whole of America, will react? ”

"Ugh! This, this! "In this regard. Obviously not what Dennis is good at.

"I'm sure that Derek will be like LeBron. James was just as successful. Both athletically and commercially. You know, how much of a sensation would this Chicago-born kid be drafted by the Bulls when he wasn't favored? ”

"Ugh! Maybe you're right. ”

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When Rick. When Dennis went out, he took a look at the fat white man who was sitting on a chair with a YY look on his face. Hey! John, you hope you don't regret your decision today. I've said everything I have to say. I'm looking forward to that day coming soon, and that your current position will definitely belong to me, Rick. Dennis.

*

Since they have completed the school leaving procedures, Sun Yi and Sorrentino will temporarily stay in a hotel in Chicago before the draft. The Chinese guy, who has finished the interview, rented a private training gym and kept his condition while waiting for the NBA draft and a call from the national team.

Compared with the draft in his heart, Sun Yi is more concerned about the dynamics of the national team. The Chinese men's basketball team, which is about to play a warm-up event before the Olympics, has no movement at all.

Bell bell bell! The mobile phone on the table emitted a pleasant sound of music.

Sun Yi, who heard the ringtone, immediately picked up his mobile phone happily and connected the call.

"My little Tamar! Missed me? ”

"It's so meaty! Also, don't call me little Tamar, I like you to call me sweetheart, baby is okay. ”

"Okay, sweetheart. Where are you now? ”

"Just arrived in Paris, the scenery here is really nice!" Tamara who followed the Spanish women's basketball team training. Abald travelled to France for a warm-up event.

"That's it! Don't be sassy. Otherwise, I'm going to hang up. ”

"Hee-hee! Honey, I don't dare. You're about to become a top star in the NBA, and when the time comes, you'll abandon the rest of the world, what should you do? ”

"Hey! I haven't even figured out how to recruit you, so I'm going to put this name on the table. ”

"You still say that you don't care about other people, you're all like that, if I'm pregnant, will I give birth or not?"

"Load! You'll just dress it up for me! Anyway, I'm going to practice. If you don't move for a long time, people will rust. ”

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*

The wait, albeit long. However, the day of the 2008 NBA Draft is still approaching day by day.

CCTV Sports Channel, which broadcast the 2007 draft in real time, because Chinese player Sun Yi is the biggest favorite for the top pick. This year, we went one step further and sent the ace commentator Yu Jia and Zhang Lili, who are loved by the majority of fans, to guide and lead the film crew to broadcast the draft conference live.

June 27, 2008, 7 p.m. U.S. time. At the Madison Garden Plaza Theater in New York, 14 members of the Green House, who were voted for by the general managers of 29 NBA teams, entered the court in formal attire one after another.

"Audience friends, the position where Coach Zhang and I are located is the place where every player must enter the venue." Yu Jia, who was holding the microphone, pointed to a pair of tall siblings not far away and said: "The Lopez brothers are walking towards us, two people who grew up together, played on the same team in middle school and college, and it is very likely that they will be selected at the same time in the lottery area today." ”

"That's right, the draft prospects of these two young interior players are favored by the major sports media in the United States." Zhang Reasonable Guidance also lost no time in introducing it.

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"This is Russell. Westbrook ......"

"O.J. Mayo......"

Kevin. Loafer ......"

"Derek. Ross ......"

"Mike. Beasley ......"

"Now we can clearly see that the last person to enter the hall is the Chinese player Sun Yi." Yu Jia, who was younger, trembled a little with excitement.

"Yes! Next to him should be Sun Yi's parents, as well as his agent. ”

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"Hey! Sun Yi, can you say a few words to the fans across the country? ”

Seeing this commentary pair that could only be seen on TV early, Sun Yi stopped his steps very happily. He looked at the camera lens and said confidently: "Thank you to the fans for their support, and I hope there will be a good result to repay everyone's enthusiasm." ”

"Okay, Sun Yi, let's not delay you entering the venue first. We'll talk later! (To be continued.) )