On June 24, U.S. time, the 2016 NBA Draft was held as scheduled at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The draft teams of the league's teams enter the arena early.

Directly in front of the stage is still the small green house, and a total of 16 people have been invited to enter this year, including popular rookies Ben Simmons and Ingram.

This number is a lot less than last year, which also shows that this year is a small year for the draft.

Simmons and Ingram also looked nervous.

The draft picks were decided by lottery a month ago.

The top pick is from the Lakers, and the top pick is from 76ers.

Although the two have locked in the top two, there is a big difference, going to the Lakers is going to Los Angeles, not only to become the champion but also to go to the big city.

It can be seen at a glance, but who is the champion is not up to them, it depends on what the Lakers management thinks.

When Tang Tian and Demps walked towards the draft hut, they unexpectedly ran into an old acquaintance.

Kobe, who has only been retired for two months, wears a stiff suit, but has a raza beard and a small belly.

It seems that this small life after retirement is extremely nourishing.

Tang Tian saw him talking to Demps, and shouted directly to go up to say hello.

"Hey, Kobe."

"Hey, Michael Don."

Kobe Bryant smiled and stretched out his hand to Tang Tian, his mouth becoming oily.

Tang Tian laughed after hearing this, this Kobe Bryant really became famous in seconds, and he seemed to have changed a person.

During the chat, Tang Tian also knew that Kobe Bryant was here to help his old friend Kupchak as a staff officer.

The Lakers finally picked a No. 1 pick, whether to pick Simmons or Ingram, this is a matter of revival, and Kupchak has to fully consider the opinions of all parties before making a final decision.

Tang Tian didn't interject, he was willing to give advice to the Lakers because of Kobe, and now Kobe Bryant has retired.

"Summer, do you want to train together?"

Tang Tian glanced at Kobe's small belly and said jokingly.

"No, no, another day, I have to try to have a boy now."

Bryant laughed, then turned around and pointed not far away.

Vanessa sat there with her three daughters by her side, and when she saw them, she stretched out her hand to say hello.

Tang Tian also greeted them with a smile.

"Then come on."

Tang Tian said with a smile after withdrawing his hand.

In terms of giving birth to a son, he easily beat Kobe.

After chatting for a while, Tang Tian said goodbye to Kobe Bryant, and then entered the draft hut.

With the live and simulcast ready, the 2016 NBA Draft is about to begin.

Xiao Hua walked out from behind the stage, his face looking bad.

The 2015~2016 season has come to an end, but the discussion about the referee's decision in the finals has not stopped.

If it weren't for Tang Tian's final 62 points to bring the championship to the Pelicans, the league might not really be able to end.

In such a situation, the owners of the league board of directors have a lot of opinions about him, and even have proposed the idea of replacing the president of the league.

If he hadn't negotiated a new broadcast contract, he would have stepped down by now.

But even if he is barely in office, his influence is now much less than it once was.

He walked over to the front desk, trying to squeeze out a smile.

He was greeted by boos from the audience.

If it was only symbolic for Stern and for him in previous years, then this is a real boo.

One can imagine how unhappy fans are with him and the league right now.

Xiao Hua was embarrassed, but he could only force a smile and wait until the boos fell, and then he started his opening remarks.

"Welcome to the ...... of Brooklyn, New York"

Tang Tian was watching outside through the TV in the draft cabin, looking at Xiao Hua's expression, he was inexplicably refreshed.

It's a pity that Xiao Hua didn't step down this time, but according to this momentum, he is not far from stepping down.

Historically, the league has really made body hair whistles appear intensively, after the league introduced new foul rules in the 2018~2019 season.

If this momentum continues, Xiao Hua should not be able to hold out for that day.

"The 2016 NBA No. 1 pick went to the Los Angeles Lakers, and they had five minutes to think about it."

After Xiao Hua finished talking about the first priority, he was finally relieved and walked back to the backstage quickly.

It was the most torturous draft since he took office.

"Don, who will you choose now?"

After the Pelicans made a trade with the 76ers, the picks were 20 and 22, and it was too early to get there.

At the beginning of the draft, it is routine to discuss the top pick.

"Ben's probability is higher."

Tang Tian opened his mouth and replied.

Now the butterfly effect is getting bigger and bigger, not only the lineups and history of each team have changed a lot, but even the draft pick picks have changed.

The Lakers drew the top pick, which is probably the result that Lakers fans dream of.

Simmons has the highest voice, but the Lakers are in a mess right now, with Jim Buss having relinquished power and Jeanie Buss on the line.

No one knows if the Lakers will have a soft spot for Ingram, and Tang Tian can only say that Simmons has a higher probability.

Fortunately, the five-minute time was very fast, and Xiao Hua came out with the results of the Lakers' selection.

He was greeted with another round of boos, Xiao Hua was really a little sad this day.

But when he was about to announce the results, the scene fell silent again.

It is still very exciting to see who the champion will be.

Both Simmons and Ingram have their heads grown.

"The first pick in the NBA in 2016, the Los Angeles Lakers selected ...... Ben Simmons, 2.08m small forward, from the University of Louisville. ”

When Xiao Hua read out this choice, the Lakers fans who came to the scene screamed loudly.

Simmons outperformed Ingram in college and was hailed by the media as the next James.

The Lakers selected him for a sure-fire deal.

"The Lakers are also on the rise."

Temples said instinctively.

The Lakers have always wanted to pursue James, and now they have a new James.

Tang Tian smiled and didn't speak.

Simmons' talent is really good, but motivation is an issue, and there has been a lot of off-court news in Philadelphia throughout history, to Los Angeles...... No one knows what will become of him.

The Lakers selected Simmons, and the 76ers then selected Ingram.

However, because of the poor record of the teams behind the Western Army last season, many of the remaining rookies in the lottery area went to the West.

The Suns, who were the third pick, chose Jaylen Brown and went to the Porzingis duo.

The Timberwolves, the fourth pick, drafted Chris Dern.

The Nuggets with the fifth pick selected Jamal Murray.

The Kings, who were the sixth pick, chose Buddy Hield.

The Bucks, who were the seventh pick, selected Dragan Bender.

……

The previous draft went on quickly, and shortly after the lottery ended, it was the Pelicans' turn.

The 20th and 22nd picks are both awkward picks in the draft.

That's why the 76ers are willing to trade with two roughly overall picks.

However, after Tang Tian agreed to the transaction, he already had a plan.