If you know the story behind the NBA, you know how "fair, open, and just" the NBA's draft draw is......

Compared to the star-studded 1996, 1997 was indeed not a big year for the draft.

So David Stern shouldn't have bothered so much.

However......

All of this has to start with a man who has been in college for four years and has been labeled by scouts as "if you don't pick him with a top pick, you're a psychotic......

For him, the Celts did not hesitate to trample on their past honors;

For his sake, Popovich thought both Robinson and Wilkins were sleepy and needed a break;

For him, how badly the top of the NBA in the 96/97 season was, and the "championship teams" at the end......

Just have as much fun as you want.

As we all know, since the introduction of lottery rules in the NBA, the worse the team, the higher the probability of winning the top pick.

And in 1995, with the addition of the Grizzlies and Raptors, the NBA further changed the rules of the lottery lottery.

The trajectory of history has already quietly changed.

The Celtics finished last with a 12-70 record, which means they have a nearly one-in-four chance of winning the No. 1 pick.

Of course, even if they have a 99.99% chance of winning the lottery, they will not be able to get the champion.

Therefore, Auerbach, who is familiar with Stern's routine, did not completely pin his hopes on the champion from the beginning.

And in order to ensure that the Celtics can choose a hot man, Auerbach played the legendary double insurance this time.

Before the trade deadline, he got another pick from Dallas that had a chance to pick Duncan.

At the same time, Auerbach trumpeted Van Horn as Bird's successor in an attempt to confuse other teams.

It's a pity......

As well as Auerbach knew Stern, Stern knew him as well......

Therefore, among the four correct answers that are most likely to get the top pick, the Celtics are the first to OUT.

At the moment, Stern is troubled by how to choose a "fair, open, and just" answer among the other three options.

In Su Feng's previous life, the original three options were the 76ers, the Grizzlies and the Spurs.

However, because the 76ers had already won the No. 1 pick in 96 and selected Iverson, the 76ers were the second team to OUT after the Celtics that year.

But in this life, in the case of the 76ers successfully reaching the playoffs, that is, this would have been an early OUT option......

It's gone.

Now, the teams that replace the 76ers as this option are:

New Jersey Nets.

There is no doubt that the 76ers are destined to be the team that will disrupt the league in this lifetime......

Because in the regular season, they beat the Nets at the same time...... Lost to the Nuggets, who had not yet gone to the Pacers at the time, led by Mark Jackson.

As a result, because the Nets lost a few more games, and the Nuggets won a few more games with a boost of morale after the victory over the 76ers, so ......

The Nets naturally became the team that was worse than the Nuggets.

So now the question is, who does Stern prefer among the three options of the Nets, Grizzlies and Spurs?

First of all, in the Stern era, as a new team to the league, the general league would not sign these newly joined teams in order to avoid suspicion.

In Su Feng's previous life, no matter how bad the Grizzlies and Raptors were, their best pole position in this period is an example.

So, now it's a choice between the Nets and the Spurs.

And that's where Stern is troubled.

Because in Su Feng's previous life, after the Grizzlies, 76ers, and Celtics were all OUT, among the four answers, only the Spurs remained.

According to the draft lottery rules of this period, there are still a few teams that have a chance to pick the top pick, but Stern, who is good at playing the balance beam, will not pick this answer from other teams.

After all, getting stronger by swinging rotten is a rule set by Stern himself.

In the case that this year's champion show is already a bright card Duncan, if the shady scene is too much, then who will follow the rules in the future?

So, here comes the question again......

Is there any hope for the Nets to beat the Spurs in this first-round pick battle?

The answer is: Yes.

Because Lewis Katz, the owner of the Nets, has been increasing his investment in the Nets in recent years after buying the Nets, hoping to build a team that can compete for championships.

In Su Feng's previous life, it was under the command of this gentleman that the Nets created a team that reached the finals for two consecutive years.

Of course, because of two consecutive finals defeats, a disheartened Katz went back to playing hockey.

Still, at least for now, Stern is happy with Katz's investment.

Because in this era when everyone is losing money, if there is no such stunned youth, how can the NBA continue to play?

But......

In 1993, after Pete Holt and 22 other investors crowdfunded the acquisition of the Spurs, Holt's passion for basketball was also greatly appreciated by Stern.

So...... Stern's head hurts.

At the critical moment, Joke Shoes, which has been declining in status lately, gave advice, and he said to Stern:

"I would recommend signing this to the Nets.

After the Knicks fought the Heat this season, the negative impact was too serious.

If the Nets can rise through this No. 1 pick, the rising Nets will have more advantages than San Antonio geographically. ”

In order to save his precarious position in Stern's mind, the "joke" children's shoes will be crossed over by Spurs fans from another plane to kill it, anyway......

He changed history on this night.

I agree with Adam's suggestion.

While many of Adam's previous suggestions seem debatable to me, I know Lewis Katz as a person.

After getting the No. 1 pick, he will definitely continue to invest, which is a good thing for the future development of the NBA. ”

Just when Stern's heart had begun to waver, on the side, Mark gave a shot in the arm in time.

Hearing that his two assistants had reached a rare agreement, Stern no longer hesitated, and then he looked at the two and said, "That......

What kind of picks should we assign to the Bostonians? ”

How shrewd is the joke with Mark?

They all know that Stern's arrangement of the Celtics is fake, and it is true that Auerbach was forced to retire through this arrangement of the Celtics.

If you know enough about the Celtics' history and Auerbach's influence in the league, then you know how much Stern wants Auerbach to retire at this time.

In Su Feng's previous life, the reason why the management of Celtics ushered in nearly a decade of turmoil was not unrelated to Auerbach's retirement in anger.

However, if Auerbach does not retire......

With his influence, if not to mention, the Green Army management personnel who currently serve in this alliance......

will use the sassy operations you are familiar with, crazy blood transfusion for the Green Army.

In the future, Danny Angie will just gather a few brothers and sisters to create a Celtic team with a big three, let alone his teacher Auerbach?

As a simple example, in terms of Su Feng's current transaction value, Su Feng's current transaction value is definitely as high as five stars.

Maybe you can exchange some fair chips for Su Feng in the game, but in reality, it's absolutely impossible.

However, once Auerbach returned......

Then the Celts can rebuild the way you play the game.

It may seem like their trading chips will be fair, but it depends on the premise and basis that the other party will definitely trade with them.

Therefore, this is why the more Auerbach wanted Duncan, the less Stern would give him Duncan.

What kind of international joke, you Auerbach come out again, then how will those future coaches still mix?

If you build another team that has a monopoly on the NBA, how do I run it?

Stern isn't a joke, so his playstyle won't be as unbounded and low-end as a joke.

"I think, how about signing the Celtic list?

Didn't they always want a successor to Larry Bird? The joke smiled and gave his advice, and he pushed his glasses and glanced at Mark.

After getting the joke suggestion, Stern looked at Mark again, and at this time, Mark, who had been prepared, said: "Believe me, David, Keith's character is destined that he will not be the next Larry ......"

Stern knew that of the three of his jokes and Mark, Mark was the one who knew the ball the most, after all......

Back then, it was Mark who firmly believed that Su Feng would definitely be able to fight.

All right...... Now that Mark has said so, Stern also knows exactly how to arrange the next draft draw ceremony.

Alas, the life of a president is so boring and boring......

In Stern's opinion, the only pity is that there is really no market in Africa, otherwise it would be a good choice to send jokes over......

……

It's been two days since the 76ers were eliminated.

As Su Feng remembers when he was working hard, the Heat finally defeated the Knicks in the tie-break, and Mosaic also eliminated the SuperSonics.

Damn Uncle Mu!

Because for the current heat, be reasonable...... Riley is really giving away the head of the eagles, right?

As for the mosaic, although their battle with the supersonic tie-breaker is extremely dangerous, it is ......

In this life, when the Jazz were dragged by the Lakers for one more round, Hong Kong Zhen and Su Feng didn't know who would get the ticket to the finals between Mosaic and Jazz.

And just when Su Feng was enhancing his "strength", Boston ......

Millerkar, or the management of the Green Army......

Everyone is almost losing sight of the last time they saw Auerbach so radiant.

"Teacher...... Your body? ”

One thing to say, Millerkar is not greedy for power, because in his opinion, if Auerbach is willing to make a comeback, he is willing to let him go to work as a stadium cleaner.

Because in the eyes of the Celtic brothers, Auerbach ...... It's a god-like being.

"Don't worry, kid, you're still the head coach of this Celtic team, and I'll stand behind you behind the scenes."

Auerbach smiled and patted Millerkar on the shoulder, and at this moment, how bright was his smile?

A few hours ago, the NBA's draft lottery ended.

The teams that won the 1997 No. 1 pick were......

New Jersey Nets.

And it was the Celtics who got the list of signs.

As for the one who got the scout, it was the Spurs.

The Celtics were traded from the Mavericks and were drawn with the No. 6 pick in the first round.

Originally, when the draft draw results were released, people were lamenting that Stern really would not let Auerbach coach Duncan.

But......

In Su Feng's previous life, he was able to use Van Horn's San Antonio People's League to reunite, which means that the management IQ is far below that of the Spurs......

It will also be on the set!

Shortly after the draft draw came in, Auerbach called the Nets' office.

'You see, we're going to help you pick Van Horn, plus we're giving you our No. 6 pick and the potential Walker, how about you help us pick Duncan?' ’

The Nets are being rebuilt......

As soon as I heard this chip, I couldn't bear it.

What the?

Anthony Walker plus Van Horn and a first-round pick of the year?

'Yes, I'm old too, after all.

I hope to leave some good karma for my children when I retire.

If the Celts need help in the future, I hope you will remember the kindness you have today. ’

The Nets' uniform team was touched by Auerbach.

It turns out......

There is still a gap in IQ between the uniform group of the NBA.

Compared with the spur uniform group that Su Feng couldn't fool in his previous life, this life is ...... The Nets' uniform team has been limped by Auerbach.

Long before the draft began, the Nets had their eye on Van Horn.

Before it was revealed that they were unfit to coach the NBA, the Nets' uniform team had always been obedient to Calypari, Larry Brown's protégé.

In Caripari's view, Cassel, who was traded before the trade deadline, will form an inexplicable pair with Van Horn next season.

But......

The Nets, who unexpectedly got the top pick, really couldn't resist the temptation brought by Duncan.

But now, someone has stepped up to help us solve this problem.

This, if you don't have to sign Duncan for the top prize, the general manager will be sent to a psychiatric hospital.

Anthony Walker would complement the Nets' forward line, and the Nets could even have a 1997 first-round pick No. 6.

Kalipari was not Popovich, and he immediately thought the deal was a good deal.

After all, no matter how fragrant Duncan is, according to Caripari's calculations, Van Horn + Walker + the sixth pick in the first round is "greater" than Duncan.

So, the Nets agreed to the deal.

Boston, Auerbach is broken.

Tim Duncan, after a season of haunting him, Auerbach has even foreseen Duncan's future for the Celtics.

Not to mention Anthony Walker, in fact, as long as the Nets are willing to agree to the trade, then in Auerbach's opinion, there is no one in the Celtics who cannot be traded.

Even as long as the Nets' salary space can be eaten, then send all the Celtics players to New Jersey, Auerbach is willing.

Don't ask, ask Duncan is so fragrant.

Of course, the final trade between the Nets and the Celtics will be completed in the draft.

Before that, Auerbach only announced to his direct disciples that he would be returning next season.

"And what are we going to do next, teacher?" Millerkar asked, looking at Auerbach.

"Let Keith come over for a tryout, by the way...... Because I didn't get the champion lottery, my health is getting worse and worse, and I may not live long.

Let's first win people's sympathy from public opinion. ”

Auerbach knew that Stern wasn't your average shrewd, so he ...... before the deal was done

It needs to be sold first, and it is miserable.

Because only in this way will Stern not force interference in the future.

Kangkang ...... He's just a pathetic ...... It's just a bad old man who wants Duncan, but can't get it.

In Su Feng's previous life, when it was determined that he would not have a chance to win Duncan, the Celtics would have hired Pitino to be the coach and concurrently serve as the general manager, but because Pitino was unpopular, it led to various open and secret battles at the top of the Green Army, but in this life, ......

With Auerbach's return confirmed, the entire Green Army management was quick to get into action.

So under Auerbach, will Duncan play out?

The answer is yes and yes.

Blow-a-side, Popovich is a great manager indeed.

But in fact, in Su Feng's previous life, many prickly honeys were wrong to attribute Duncan's success entirely to Popovich.

Because as we all know, Duncan's first major injury in his career was in 2000, and because of that knee ligament strain, Duncan's speed and bounce decreased a lot.

Then between '04 and '05, Duncan suffered from plantar fasciitis.

So the question "asks", is it true that Popovich is not dead Duncan in the mouth of the prickly honeys?

Just look at Duncan's playing time and you'll know.

From the 97/98 season to the 02/03 season, Duncan's average playing time per game was nearly 40 minutes per game.

Duncan's success is due to his own patience.

As for reducing Duncan's playing time, it will have to wait until the 04/05 season.

But what Popovich can do, can't Auerbach do?

Su Feng's previous life, whether it was Russell or Robert Parrish, which of them was deposed by Auerbach?

Especially during the Parrish period, Auerbach had a hunch that as the intensity of the future games became more and more intense, the playing time of the interior players must be protected.

So......

The "Maple Emperor" who is working hard is ......

Su Feng, who dreams of being weak in the east and strong in the west, and brushing data in the future, how did he know that fate made a big joke with him, the "little emperor", in the summer of 1997......

……

"Huh? You want to go to China with me? ”

On the 20th, in this era of tense relations between labor and management, Su Feng, who knew that he could not interfere with the decisions of the management, did not care too much about the next draft meeting.

In Su Feng's opinion, even if the 76ers don't strengthen, the lineup is enough to play.

He can hint at Davis, but Klaus and Berlinberg are both people with their own ideas, and at the moment, you may not believe it when you say it, the only thing Su Feng cares about is Davis's contract renewal.

The 76ers did quite successfully rebuild during this period in their previous life, so whether Davis will renew his contract with the 76ers is the focus of Su Feng's decision on whether to start the "Wandering Iron" plan.

Don't look at Su Feng's reputation now, but this kind of thing of "forcing the palace" team management is not good, in this era, it is targeted by the management and makes his reputation bad.

Each era has a different way of playing, so in addition to hinting that he is only willing to play for Davis, Su Feng can only take a wait-and-see trend for the time being.

Anyway, Su Feng had many choices next, but he didn't have the option of letting himself be angry.

It's just that when Su Feng was "practicing hard", on this day, he suddenly received a call from Kobe.

"Hmm...... I want to train with you. ”

Shortly after the Lakers were eliminated, Bryant hired several trainers in Los Angeles to kill himself.

But...... Compared with the trainers hired by Su Feng, can these trainers hired by Kobe be comparable to Su Feng's group of ministers?

Of course not!

So Kobe Bryant made up his mind, this summer, wherever Su Feng goes, he will go!

You see, by the way, you can also eat rice, tsk, plan through, perfect!

"Okay...... But let me tell you first, this summer, I may have to play for the Chinese men's basketball team. ”

Although he has not officially received an invitation from the Basketball Association, Su Feng knows that this summer, in addition to going home to visit his parents, the national team will definitely have to play a dozen games.

If Su Feng is not mistaken, in the next Asian Championships, the men's basketball team will lose to West Asia.

Well......

The reason for the defeat of the men's basketball team this time has nothing to do with its own strength, it is purely because the team is injured, and Zhang Bin's coaching ideas are problematic, which led to the success of the men's basketball team being stolen by the South Korean team.

Anyway...... Xiao Yao, Da Zhi, and Lao Hu's smiles must be guarded, and the Asian Championships will more or less give some iron value.

As the saying goes, no matter how small a grasshopper is, it is also meat.

In this way, in a trance, Su Feng suddenly felt that the pressure on his shoulders was even greater.

But speaking of which...... If Su Feng remembers correctly, 17-year-old Xiaoyao seems to be already 222 cm, right?

"If you have a chance, I really want Da Yao to call me Brother Feng!"

While feeling his damn rank, Su Feng thought to himself.

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