Actually, when OJ Mayo was interviewed in front of him, he made a lot of nonsense.

David Stern had already taken to the stage, and then he announced the choice from Oklahoma.

Presti, a professional manager from the Spurs department, used the Thunder's first lottery pick since the birth of the Thunder to select a point guard from UCLA, Russell Westbrook!!

Professor Li, who is in a suit and leather shoes, has once again become a man of the hour.

After Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley, another lottery rookie hugged him.

This made Chatford can't help but muttering on TV: Maybe Bruce's father is the biggest winner tonight. He's already made money on Derrick Rose's biggest sponsorship deal ever. And now, three lottery picks will hand over four percent of his salary .......

Many well-known brokers and brokerage companies in the circle are spitting sour water.

They think that Jack Lee's success is too easy, and it is simply a reverse operation of the rich second generation. The CAA even unceremoniously pointed out that if it weren't for Bruce Lee, no one would have chosen to sign him, a physics professor who changed careers halfway. The distance between basketball and physics... Farther away than Galileo and Picasso.

But this argument was simply refuted by Jack Lee: no living creature on Earth can escape the laws of physics. No one can fail to follow the laws of physics. Basketball is no exception.

Regarding the fact that he is the reverse rich second generation and relies on his son's prestige to do whatever he wants in the NBA, he spreads his palms: "It's a cycle. And you may not be able to explain whether there were eggs or chickens in this world, but at least I can tell you that Bruce's is indeed my son. ”

Then, at this time, some guys who thought they had humor jumped out: but Bruce Lee became famous before Jack Chan....

Kung fu actor stalks are used on the Li father and son, which is quite popular.

Who let Professor Li take the name indiscriminately.

Thankfully, however, he only had one son. If he has another son named Jet, then he will have to stage a new round of kung fu king competition.

Russell Westbrook then fired back at OJ Mayo.

Of course, this is indispensable to the provocation of ESPN's reporters, who never think it is a big deal, so it is not surprising to add fuel to OJ Mayo's already excessive words.

"If I'm someone who was known as the top pick in the draft when I was in high school and had a dedicated team to shoot documentaries before I even entered college, I would never be complacent just because I was the third pick. You know, I'm just a player who has only started since my second semester of college. ”

"So, according to the simplest mathematical model, you will clearly find that his growth curve has flattened and even fallen downward, and I am soaring!!"

"If he's really as strong as he says he is, the Boston Celtics or the Cleveland Cavaliers can't wait to request a trade."

Westbrook has become more and more rigorous since signing with Professor Lee.

His rigor contrasts sharply with the pompous restlessness of OJ Mayo, and NBA fans in front of the TV are naturally divided according to first impressions: Westbrook is a down-to-earth player, while OJ Mayo is much more flamboyant.

Meanwhile.

Russell Westbrook's teammate Kevin Love was selected with the fifth pick.

And three minutes later, the league announced that the deal was made: O.J. Mayo was sent to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Kevin Love was sent to Minnesota.

The third pick was swapped with the fifth pick, and while both sides added chips, they were generally equal.

This seems to mean only one thing: there is no difference between the third and fifth picks.

And there is no difference.

What qualifies OJ Mayo to claim that he beat Westbrook, the fourth overall pick in the draft?

At that time, Young Master Wei's face became joyful, he raised his eyebrows, and he really wanted to go backstage to talk to OJ Mayo about the issue of prioritization.

However, Professor Li will not allow this to happen.

He introduced Westbrook to a lot of Chinese journalists, and he wanted his players to be widely featured in front of Chinese fans, and he wanted to build a magnificent Li team.

"My dream is... Fifty percent of future NBA superstars are signed. ”

Professor Li has made no secret of his ambitions in front of the Chinese media.

He's already identified it as his new business, and he's going to take the attitude of experimentation.

With his indomitable character, brilliant brain, and gentle means...... Plus the most important... The prestige of the son, success will not be too difficult.

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The Memphis Grizzlies' trade for the Minnesota Timberwolves gives the Knicks more time to think about it.

Li Zhen sat in front of the phone and remotely commanded the uniform team in the draft war room, and in front of him was the list of candidates for this year's draft.

With Derek Rose, Westbrook, Kevin Love... waited for others to be selected, Li Zhen looked at this draft list again and felt... It seems that it is really difficult to jump out of a name that can strongly stimulate him. There are many other names that are familiar to him.

It's just that now that I have more draft picks in my hands, I really don't know how to choose.

So, after hesitating for a while. On the phone that never hung up, he asked, "Hey, Isaiah." What do you think we're missing the most right now? ”

It's hard at the beginning, but if you understand the main and secondary needs, you'll be able to figure it out.

Isaiah Thomas was also a little hesitant.

The positions missing from the team are, in order, seven-foot center, shooter, sixth man, and wing defender.

But now the seven-foot center has Marc Gasol, and the shooter has gone with a Quentin Richardson, leaving Francisco alone... Too lonely.

So, he blurted out: Shooter! Lack of shooters.

At this time, Li Zhen did not hesitate. Pointing directly to the draft list, he said a name that surprised even Isaiah Thomas: "Daniro Gallinari!" ”

Originally from Italy, born in 1988, he is a super tall small forward who is six feet ten inches tall and plays the job of a shooter.

It's a bit similar to the previous year's champion Bagnani, but his performance in Europe is far better than that of his age group.

His draft projections have been teetering on the edge of the lottery this year, and Hornets head coach D'Antoni is rumored to be impressed with him and wants him to form a flank league in New Orleans with sharpshooter Peja, who is also from Europe.

But I didn't expect it...... The Knicks actually got ahead.

When David Stern read out the Knicks' choice with the sixth pick, the audience was silent for almost five seconds before there was some movement: although the fans did not understand, out of trust in Isaiah Thomas, there was still a strong applause and cheers to welcome the newcomer from Europe.

In fact, Gallinari was stunned when he heard his name. The camera doesn't even have time to switch to his stunned face, because it was really unexpected.

Gallinari was ready to go to New Orleans, as he only got a promise from the Hornets.

He's been dreaming of partnering with top point guard Chris Paul these days, and he believes that his abilities can be fully unleashed with a super point guard like Paul.

However, what he didn't expect was that the Knicks, who had no enthusiasm for himself before, actually threw an olive branch on draft night.

This means .......

Gallinari was soon ecstatic. The allure of the world's largest metropolis is unstoppable for a young man like him, and most importantly, Bruce Lee! Bruce Lee is a super point guard who can surpass Chris Paul, and with him, is he afraid of hitting the rookie wall? All the shooters he has worked with have benefited greatly, am I really going to start my journey as the NBA's No. 1 shooter?

A huge surprise enveloped his face, and he had completely forgotten about D'Antoni and Chris Paul in New Orleans.

He was convinced that he would achieve great things in New York.

In fact, that's what he said.

He was still overjoyed in an interview with ESPN, and he was very enthusiastic about expressing his loyalty: The New York Knicks are my favorite team, and Bruce Lee is my favorite player. I can't wait to start my NBA journey under the patronage of the great Bruce Lee, I will definitely be the best shooter on his wing, I am the MR and right who was born for him!!

It's a mouthjob.

Italy is a country that can be compared to France in Europe.

Francisco in front of the television already felt a strong threat: this grandson is going to the upper echelons.

Swift was also tingling his scalp as he didn't know he was three days and 20 hours away from wearing the Atlanta Hawks. He gritted his teeth, very nervous: no. There are no two sycophants allowed in the Knicks!

Isaiah Thomas also saw Gallinari's interview on TV, his eyebrows furrowed. If it weren't for the player Li Zhen chose, he would even think about returning it.

He had always felt that the Italians were unreliable. Because he studied a lot of World War II history.

But then a phone call from New Orleans reassured him.

D'Antoni, who had just become the Hornets' general manager and was also his nemesis, called and cautiously asked if he would trade this year's No. 6 pick.

This question is raised.

Thomas didn't even want to hear his offer anymore.

This proves that Bruce is once again holding God's will.

I haven't studied this Italian, but D'Antoni certainly did.

Otherwise, how could he offer a deal? He was even willing to send Peja away to eat Eddie Curry's contract that had been bought out.

Doesn't that show the value of this No. 6 show?

At that time, Isaiah Thomas refused.

He told D'Antoni very simply: "In the draft, no one can cheat me. If you want to trade with me, be sincere. I know a lot about Gallinari and I know how amazing his prospects are!! ”

D'Antoni was stunned.

After a while, he made a constructive offer. He even said he could trade Tyson Chandler's expiring contract.

Isaiah Thomas was really impressed.

But... On second thought, Tyson Chandler is not cost-effective, not fragrant!

And Bruce didn't agree, how could I, a small vice president and general manager and head coach of the club, make my own decisions.

"Alright, teasing you. If you take Chris Paul, I won't change it! Because we have Bruce Lee!! Hahahaha! ”

Isaiah Thomas sent D'Antoni with a cheerful smile on his face full of depression and angry scolding after hanging up the phone.

But the Assassin didn't care, he had always been cheap.

(PS, Gallinari with the sixth pick isn't a bad choice for the Knicks.) Gallinari is not a parallel trade, on the contrary he is a very reliable member of the 180 Club and is of tall stature. Although he is not a star player, no one thinks that his current annual salary of $20 million is a premium contract. ）

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After the Knicks unconventionally selected the Italian, Eric Gordon, Joe Pressure, DJ Augustin, Brock Lopez, Jerry Bayless, Jason Thompson, and Brandon Rush were selected respectively.

Soon it will be the turn of the Knicks, who hold the 14th pick, from the trade with the Golden State Warriors involving David Lee.

Everyone is curious about who the Knicks will choose.

Before the draft, a lot of the L.A. media was there to blow the whistle. It was said that the Knicks would choose Brocklopez, the brother of the twin centers who is also from Stanford, because of Bruce, but now, Brocklopez has been drafted.

"So, will the Knicks use that pick for their more athletic-looking brother, Robin Lopez?"

ESPN's draft experts predicted on TV.

However, less than 1 minute.

David Stern stepped up to the podium and he announced the Knicks' selection.

Deandre Jordan!!

As soon as the name came out, there were exclamations and boos at the scene.

Despite the fact that Deandre Jordan entered this year's Green House.

However, all the scouting reports that have come to light show that this super-physical center is unlikely to be a good NBA player. His offensive ability is so clumsy that some scouts even pointed out unceremoniously: the free throw shooting rate is only 28%, and he doesn't have the ability to put the basketball in the basket at all, he only knows how to dunk!

Moreover, his body also needs to be strengthened, especially in the arms, upper limbs and legs.

Isaiah Thomas also has a scouting report on DeAndre Jordan on his desk, which shows that DeAndre Jordan is athletic, but he is very "primitive" in his fundamentals, and his offense is almost only dunks and follow-up layups under the basket; There's still a lot to improve on his game, and after only one season in college, he's not ready to make it to the NBA.

Although Jordan Jr.'s touch is good, he lacks back-to-back footwork and understanding of offense, and if he goes to college for another year, he may be able to make his footwork and back-to-back offense better.

Isaiah Thomas asked Li Zhen after Li Zhen made this decision.

Lee's answer was simple: "I just think the name is very impactful, and it makes me want to make a choice." ”

Forehead....

Sloppy.

Thomas felt that way at the time.

After all, can the person named Jordan not have an impact?

……