Chapter 9 Draft Convention
New York City (English: City of New York, or New York City, abbreviated as NYC), commonly known as New York, is a city located in New York State, USA, the most populous city in the United States, the core of the New York metropolitan area, and one of the largest cities in the world, and is an international metropolis with great influence on the global economy, business, finance, media, politics, education and entertainment. New York is also known as the "Cultural Capital of the United States."
Every year, the MLS Basketball Draft is held in New York, which is the center of the world and the center of the spotlight, where countless celebrities and politicians have left their footprints.
The battle for the title has been settled, and the SuperSonics, who are 3-0 down, fought back to the death, and they overtook two games. But it didn't help, and the final score of 4:2 was like the world announcing the return of Michael Jordan's king. Last year's defeat to the youth army of Shark O'Neill and Penny Hardaway made it to the top of the table this year.
For Jordan, for the Bulls, this year is a year full of achievements for them who won the championship with 72 wins. Jordan won the MVP, FMVP, All-Star starter, one-time defense, and scoring champion Grand Slam achievement. His dominance on the court made the world cheer, everyone was proud to be a Jordan fan, every teenager who played basketball learned his moves on the court, and the NBA's influence in the world reached a new peak under his leadership.
The season is over, the Bulls are still celebrating the parade, and the next season's battle has already been produced in the management.
From the end of the trial, to the end of the finals, and then to the beginning of the draft, Kobe Bryant was in the training hall in Philadelphia to sweat like rain, and the day before the draft, Kobe Bryant, Joe Bryant, Pamela Bryant, Rob Pelinka and a group of four came to New York.
"Stinky boy, will the Lakers really pick you? They don't have a lotto, and if they fall behind, we might as well play a year in college before we run. Old Joe was a little worried.
"Mr. Bryant, you can rest assured, I've been in communication with Lakers management, and they're going to have a big move today, so you'll see." Pelinka said professionally to Old Joe.
Joe huffed and didn't bother with Pelinka, he didn't like this agent that Kobe Bryant didn't know where to find it. He thinks that Kobe Bryant's annual distribution of 4% of his income to him is completely a manifestation of brain water, and my old Joe can also be an agent! After all, fertilizer and water do not flow into the fields of outsiders.
Bryant has also been in frequent phone contact with West and Harris lately. He knows that the deal has taken place, but it has not been announced at the moment.
"Shut your mouth, old fellow, tomorrow will be our son's big day! You are not allowed to affect his mood," Pamela Bryant saw Old Joe muttering incessantly, and stepped forward to grab his ear.
"It hurts, it hurts, let it go, how can you do this in front of your son." Joe Bryant is not afraid of heaven and earth, but he is afraid of his wife.
Joyful laughter rang out in the streets of New York, and after they checked in, they spent the day in New York.
Tourism is one of New York's most important industries, and top destinations include the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Broadway theaters, museums (such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art), urban green spaces (such as Central Park and Washington Square Park), Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Manhattan's Chinatown, and luxury shopping tours on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. Other featured destinations include the Bronx Zoo, Coney Island, Flushing Prairie Corona Park, and the New York Botanical Garden.
On the second day, the group came to Madison Square Garden, which is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York, USA, and is referred to as MSG by New York locals. It is located on Penn Station, one of the largest train stations in the United States, and many out-of-town tourists who come to New York by train will see Madison Square Garden at first sight, which is worthy of being the face of New York.
Madison Square Garden is home to teams such as the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, St. John's University, Red Storm University, and more, as well as large-scale indoor events such as solo concerts and political rallies. He is the NBA's "Arena Mecca", where superstars such as Jordan, Miller, Kobe Bryant and others leave magical memories.
Today's draft press conference was held here, and as soon as the group got off the bus, a few young reporters came up.
"Mr. Kobe Bryant, I heard you didn't participate in any tryouts outside of Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Have you been promised a draft that Philadelphia will draft you with the No. 1 pick? ”
"Do you think a high school guard deserves to be the top pick?"
"Are you worried about the prospect of the lotto, and call up the first round."
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Kobe Bryant never liked these reporters, these damn things only stir up trouble, depending on what questions they ask. In his early years, he was not good at communicating with the media, but as he grew up, he gradually became familiar with the way he communicated with these uncrowned kings.
"No comment!" Kobe Bryant had a cold face and led the group into the venue.
After taking a seat and waiting, the familiar Jew appeared in the center of the press stand. David, Stern is considered one of the great professional managers in the world today, and he guided the American professional basketball into a golden age. (God asked Stern to form a basketball league in heaven, and he drafted Kobe Bryant with the first pick)
"I announce that the 1996 MLS Basketball Draft has begun."
"The Philadelphia 76ers, with the first pick, selected Allen Iverson from Georgetown University."
A small man with a street style stood up smiling, kissing his loved ones, surrounded by relatives and friends who cheered violently at this moment. Kobe Bryant looked at this team player who had burst out with incredible energy in the finals and won a victory under the strongest OK combination, and Kobe admired his spirit.
"The Toronto Raptors, with the second pick, chose Marcus Cambe from the University of Massachusetts Amherst."
The 2.11m, 100kg inside player has incredible speed and bounce.
"The Vancouver Grizzlies, with the third overall pick, chose Sharif Abdul Raheem from the University of California."
"The Milwaukee Bucks, with the fourth overall pick, selected Stephen Marbury from Georgia Tech."
"The Minnesota Timberwolves, fifth with the fifth pick, chose Ray Allen from the University of Connecticut."
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"The Charlotte Hornets, the thirteenth pick, chose Kobe Bryant at Raulmayne High School."
Kobe Bryant stood up happily, he celebrated the moment with his family, and finally heard the voice, Pamela Bryant even cried for the makeup that took 2 hours to paint today.
"The Milwaukee Bucks traded Stephen Marbury to the Minnesota Timberwolves' Ray Allen, and the Minnesota Timberwolves lost a second-round pick."
"The Los Angeles Lakers traded their All-Star center, Divac, to 17-year-old guard Kobe Bryant from the Charlotte Hornets."
The draft is stormy, and the dust has settled.
The Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, have made the start of a legend.