619: Set a small goal

The NBA Finals have ended, and the final ownership of the NBA championship has come to an end.

At the beginning of the season, most people felt that even if Henson returned, the Pacers would still not be able to compete with the "Cosmic Warriors". Just thinking about the lineup of Curry + Klay + Durant + Green makes people's scalps tingle.

But Henson's achievements this season have fulfilled one of the NBA's most classic slogans: "Miracles happen here." ”

However, in the past, the popularity of the NBA has always ushered in a low point after the season. But this year, even after the Finals, fans will still be able to get a bunch of news about the NBA.

First of all, naturally, the Pacers held a championship parade that took the country by storm. There is no doubt that Stephen. Simon and Vivek poured astronomical sums of money into the championship parade, which was talked about.

And the scale of this parade is no less than the season when the Pacers built their dynasty. Of course, what made the Pacers fans happiest was that Henson didn't suddenly announce his retirement in his final speech, which undoubtedly made all Pacers fans breathe a sigh of relief.

Everybody knows as long as Henson. Joe is still here, and victory will always be with Indianapolis.

The championship parade was followed by the NBA draft and a buzzing transfer market. And this summer, Adam. Xiao Hua also prepared an NBA awards night for fans.

In previous years, the NBA would announce the winners of the major awards after the end of the regular season and award trophies during the playoffs.

Although this method of awarding awards is time-sensitive, it has no sense of ceremony. Even the awarding of important awards such as MVP was hastily completed on the spot.

In order to make the NBA more commercial, and also to allow the NBA's influence to continue to expand in the offseason. This year, for the first time, the NBA used an awards ceremony to announce the attribution of the regular season awards. At the award ceremony, celebrities and superstars from all walks of life were also invited to help.

So this summer, the NBA has been particularly lively. But Henson himself is not very interested in what awards ceremony, and when the most important honors such as the championship have been decided, it is a little difficult to look at other awards.

Now Henson is not thinking about how to be in the limelight at the awards ceremony, but about how to continue to "cheat" in the draft.

Before the draft began, Henson set himself a small goal to earn him 100 million first...... No, at least take Kyle. Kuzma.

Although the 2017 draft is considered a big year for the draft, those well-known high-potential rookies, Henson is out of reach. The Pacers are, after all, a championship-caliber team, and championship-caliber teams don't usually have too high draft picks.

Of course, there are exceptions to this year's draft, and that is the Boston Celtics coached by Henson's old friend.

The Celtics, as a force to be reckoned with in the East, actually have the draft pick of the top pick, which is indeed a very rare thing.

But all this must be "credited" to former Nets general manager Billy Brown. Kim's stupidity, if not for Billy. Kim, where did the Celtics get so many high draft picks.

The Nets are helping the Celtics mess up every season, which can be described as the contemporary "live" of the NBA league.

Sometimes Henson is a little envious of Stevens, how did he run into Billy. What about Kim's stupidity?

The day before the draft began, Henson took Stephen with him. Silas settled into the hotel. The Pacers' draft team is very simple, just Henson and Silas. Bird, Vivek and Stephen. Simon and the others did not attend.

Because they know very well that handing over the draft to Henson is a sure win. At the hotel, Henson and Silas worked on this year's draft roster.

With the Finals busy and now having to cut back on his work hours for his health, Henson's knowledge of this year's rookie is actually so average that he didn't even participate in a joint tryout. So there are a lot of players that Henson can only rely on scouting reports to understand.

At the beginning, Silas introduced Henson to a few of the "pride of the sky" in this year's draft.

"Although the draft hasn't started yet, the top three picks have basically been decided. The champion is likely to be Markle. Fultz, the draft template for James. Harden's guard is ready to land in the NBA. People are fantasizing about a future where he shines under Stevens. ”

"And the Lakers, and Lonzo. Bauer's scandals have never stopped. Ball's draft template was Kidd, but his three-point shooting percentage in college was very gratifying. Although his shooting stance ...... Well, it's hard to put into words. ”

"The third pick is a bit controversial, and it looks like Jason. Tatum and Josh. Jackson has chances, and both are versatile forwards with explosive athleticism. It can be said that they are relatively similar in style. ”

"Alright, okay Stephen, don't say these geniuses are making my mouth water. Let's not even think about these people, let's just start outside the lotto area. Henson interrupted Silas with a wave of his hand.

In fact, it's not out of the way that the Pacers could get a high pick. With trading, there is nothing that cannot be obtained. Aren't the operations such as robbing and trading Paul and Oladipo directed by Henson?

But this summer, the Pacers didn't have the conditions to complete the trade.

For one, Henson has no draft picks this year, and the only player in his hands willing to trade is Josh. Richardson. Richardson has not had a place with the Pacers, and Henson doesn't want to delay others and his team to be taken a spot for nothing. So, Richardson is the only player Henson is willing to pay.

Second, Henson, the top pick in this year's draft, is not interested. Neither Fultz nor Bordo are good because you can't expect a rookie to dominate a championship team. The growth of a point guard is the one that takes time and the ball to pile up. But with the Pacers, they don't have that.

As for Tatum and Josh. Jackson, who already has George and Antetokounmpo, the league's most luxurious forwards, is bothering to trade them for what?

As a result, Henson's target this year is clear – an instant force outside of the lotto zone.

A player who can make a difference quickly and don't have to worry about not being able to grow.

"Well, I see what you mean. Let's skip that bunch of geniuses and get straight to the point. That is, the combat power, the order is not high, and if you have the opportunity to get the player, I will recommend three. Donovan, Louisville. Mitchell, Jarrett of Texas. Aaron and your favorite, Kyle Kuzma from the University of Utah. ”

"Well, now I have a lot more clarity about the draft. Thank you, Stephen. Henson smiled, picked up the draft roster, and set his eyes on Kyle. Kuzma's name.

He is the only player Henson has seen with the data analysis module this year, and he is also the only seedling who has a little bottom in his heart. And in terms of prediction pick, Kuzma is also the lowest pick among the three. This means that Kyle. Kuzma is relatively easy to obtain.

What's more, it is "Magic" Johnson who is now in power on the Lakers. Johnson is a great player, but he is a rookie as general manager. Moreover, the Lakers are in dire need of results, and "Magic" welcomes all players who can help the team.

With these eagerness, it's easier to fool around.

"Let's go, Stephen, let's go to the café and make a call to a true legend." Thinking of this, Henson smiled, then tossed the draft list aside and pulled out his phone.

"What? Do you have a plan? ”

"It's been planned for a long time, but it's just been decided whether to execute it or not. This time, we're going to have to make a more complicated plan. If you use the old moves, I'm afraid it's hard to fool others. ”

Listening to Henson's words, Silas looked confused, what is fooling? How can such a mundane thing turn bad when it comes out of Henson's mouth?

However, Silas is not worried at all, because he knows very well that this "stingy" Chinese coach is a person who cannot afford to lose.

Everything he does is only going to make the Pacers better.

So who is the unlucky boss this time?

"Ahh Irwin. Johnson, for some reason, suddenly sneezed.