Chapter 554: The Pelicans' Choice (Second Update!) )

"Do you really want to choose him?"

Although there had been an exchange before, Demps did not forget to ask again before making a final choice.

Because the person Tang Tian suggested, after they understood it, did not reach the strength of the first round.

Tang Tian nodded affirmatively, this was an option that he didn't need to think about.

Even when he asked Demps to trade a first-round pick, it was all because of him.

Demps turned his gaze to Benson.

Benson nodded without hesitation.

He belongs to the kind of owner who cares about the team very much, so he knows the communication between Tang Tian and Demps, and he now trusts Tang Tian very much.

Benson nodded, and Demps didn't hesitate to hand the envelope with the result written on it.

Xiao Hua walked out of the backstage for the 27th time.

He wiped his forehead, it was really tiring to go in and out of this draft meeting.

Seeing that it was the Pelicans, he thought of Tang Tian, and then remembered what Stern said to him some time ago.

He smiled, and opened the envelope.

Pelican fans who came to the scene were full of anticipation.

Demps has been very impressive in the past season, so even the signing at the end of the first round has made them full of anticipation.

The Pelicans' style of play last season was actually very distinctive, with Tang Tian and Davis, plus a bunch of outside 3D shooters.

Aminu failed to develop three-pointers last season, and the 3-and-D players on the perimeter are certainly their first choice.

However, there are not many 3D players to choose from in this pick.

C.J. Wilcox, a shooting guard, threw over 250 three-pointers in his freshman season and was also in great shape defensively.

Joe Harris, who is stronger than 3 but weaker D, made 263 three-pointers in a single season as a junior and ranked second on the University of Virginia's all-time three-point shooting percentage with 40.7 percent three-point shooting.

KJ McDaniels, who has a D and a 3, is very good on the defensive end and has a certain chance of developing three-point shooting ability.

Basically, that's all three.

In the anticipation of Pelican fans at the scene, Xiao Hua announced the selection of the Pelicans.

"The 27th pick in the first round in 2014, the New Orleans Pelicans selected ...... Nikola Jokic, 2.08m center, from Serbia. ”

When Xiao Hua announced the Pelicans' selection, the fans in the audience were confused.

Who is this Jokic? What the hell is Serbia?

And don't put a 3D forward player, choose a short center of 2.08 meters!

The Pelicans' choice is really incomprehensible!

Even Walker, who was communicating with Napier, looked up and turned his head in surprise.

He knew that Tang Tian went to the Pelicans' draft office, and Tang Tian must have been involved in this selection.

But how did this choose someone who has never appeared on the prediction list?

After reading Xiao Hua's announcement, Demps couldn't help but pout.

He trusted Tang Tian's vision, but this choice was indeed not his original intention, he was more inclined to choose Wilcox.

And this Jokic still has a contract with an overseas team, and this season may not come.

Demps was a little entangled, but Tang Tian was a little excited.

After Xiao Hua announced, it was equivalent to a hammer deal.

Jokic, finally the Pelicans!

Although it is only a rookie, it will give the Pelicans a big boost to the bench next season.

Of course, the most important thing is that the future of the Pelicans is more worth looking forward to!

Although Whiteside has not yet been decided, Jokic + Davis + him + Holiday , this lineup is completely worthy even if it is a rising Warrior!

As for the buyout, he will find a way to let Demps do it, and he can pay for it!

Just like when he invested in Ferrari, this is a deal that will help him earn more kryptonite value and make a sure profit!

When Demps saw Tang Tian's excitement, he couldn't understand it.

However, Tang Tian's previous suggestions have always been successful, and I hope it will come true this time.

The Pelicans completed their selection, and the first-round draft is coming to an end.

However, Demps was not idle, and he continued to communicate with other teams.

In addition to suggesting Jokic this year, Tang Tian also has targets for the second round.

Spencer Dinwiddie, this is Tang Tian's first goal.

Dinwiddie's strength is actually enough for the first round, but no one dares to choose because of the hidden danger of knee injury.

But Tang Tian, as a traverser, knows his strength, and he is the kind of potential point guard who can become the sixth man, and if the Pelicans can get him in the second round, he will definitely earn it.

Of course, if there is a first goal, there is a second goal, and if the trade doesn't go through, then Tyler Johnson, the undrafted pick, is his second target.

Johnson is a two-way guard with a good three-point line, and the Pelicans' acquisition of him is also a reinforcement for the guard line.

The second round of the draft has begun, and the person who appeared in front of the stage has changed from Xiao Hua to Tatum.

The 31st pick of the Bucks selected Damion Inglis, officially kicking off the second-round draft.

There's no progress on Demps' side.

Until the 36th pick, Tang Tian knew that the deal was basically unattainable.

Just as he was about to settle for the next best thing, about to turn his attention to Johnson, Temples suddenly looked at him.

"The Pistons, they want an extra second-round pick for next year."

Demps' previous offer was Darius Millega's No. 53 pick this year.

Miller was the No. 46 pick in 2012, which is basically equal in value, but if they were to have another second round pick next year, they would obviously lose.

"Give."

Tang Tian said without hesitation.

The Pelicans' record next year is definitely going to rise, and the second-round pick is worthless.

Benson nodded.

Demps picked up the phone again, and after some exchange.

"That's it."

Because each team only has 2 minutes to consider in the second round, the 37 picks have been selected at this time.

This is a standard whistle deal.

However, it is better to press the whistle than to fail, and they have gained a lot in this draft.

Even in this way, he can still try to get Taylor Johnson in the unsuccessful market, which is the Great Perfection.

"With the 38th pick in the second round of the NBA in 2014, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Spencher Dinwiddie, a 1.98-meter point guard from the University of Colorado."

After hearing about the trades and options in a row, it was only then that the Pelicans fans in the field became a little more excited.

Dinwiddie has a knee injury, but in 17 games he has played, he has shot 41.3 percent from three-point range and is averaging 1.5 steals per game.

If his injury doesn't affect his performance in the NBA, this is definitely a great value for money 3-and-D player.

Even technically, this is a playable 3-and-D player, which is a match made in heaven with the current Pelicans.

Although the short center Jokic was a little inexplicable, Demps's operation in the second round was very eye-catching.