June 23, at the Barclays Center in New York, Henson was all too familiar with the place.

He has won basketball here countless times and, of course, the NBA Draft. Last season, in the first year after announcing his return, he won Malcolm at the Barclays Center. Brogdon. Now, a year later, Brogdon is on the NBA Rookie of the Year shortlist.

This year, Henson believes he can win the draft as well. As soon as the draft is over, he can start his real vacation.

After winning the championship, Henson's only wish was to be with his family. The busy playoffs made Henson miss his daughter's birthday, and Henson didn't have a good dinner at home. After the season, Henson immediately rushed to New York without stopping, and did not have much personal time at all.

And all this, Henson can only make up for with the time on vacation.

So, Henson is now making the draft a quick start. Once the draft is over, no, you don't even have to wait for the draft to end. As soon as the first round is over, Henson can return to his family and start his wonderful vacation.

"Knock knock." Just as Henson watched the crowd of rookies in the audience, unaware that he was about to enter a hellish league, there was a knock on the door of Henson's box.

Henson nodded, and Silas went to open the door.

"Henson, what's the matter with me?"

The person outside the door shouted before he could enter the private room, and then walked in freely.

This voice Henson was familiar with, coming from his old friend, Greg. Popovich!

“Pop！？ Didn't I say I'd come to you myself later? Why did you come here on your own? I'm sorry for you to take a trip. Henson immediately stood up and politely beckoned Popovich to sit down.

After all, it was obvious that he had something to ask for others, but he ended up causing others to run away in person, and Henson was still a little embarrassed.

"Hahaha, I was curious what the hell you were up to, so I took the initiative to come over. Say, what do you want to talk to me about? Trade? "Popovich knows Henson, and at this juncture Henson said that if something happens, there must be some unlucky guy going to be caught.

"It's a deal, but my deal with you is just a foreshadowing. Well...... I'll tell you all about my plans, and you'll see if you can accept them. ”

After so many years in the league, Henson has more or less accumulated some of his own contacts. Popovich, is one of them.

After listening to Henson's account of his plan, Popovich was startled at first, and then slightly hooked the corners of his mouth. Such insidious means are really Henson's style!

It's just a pity for Erwin, who has just been in office for a long time. Johnson, the "magician", is still in the dark.

It seems that the game at the end of the first round of this year's draft is very intense.

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Henson now looks at Adam. Xiao Hua is becoming more and more pleasing to the eye, of course he is not attracted by Xiao Hua's appearance, but likes this guy's style of not talking much nonsense.

At this point, Shaw is much better than Stern. During Stern's administration, whenever he spoke, he would say a lot of official beautiful things.

But Xiao Hua won't, he knows very well what is a theme and what is an excipient. So, after a few brief opening remarks on stage, Adam. Xiao Hua announced the official start of the 2017 NBA draft.

The Philadelphia 76ers picked Markle as they wished. Fultz this "James. Harden", the 76ers' selection not only excited the fans, but also relieved the "Magic" Johnson. This means that the person he fancies is not picked away.

So in the second pick, the Lakers also took Lonzo according to the plan. Bauer. And Ball also came to Los Angeles, which has a big market, and this draft can be described as a win-win situation.

Johnson thought to himself, the next draft will be nothing to do with the Lakers. His next round of the game will come at the end of the first round!

Meanwhile, Henson and Popovich agreed on their plans. Silas left the box with a small envelope, presumably to apply to the Alliance.

After that, the Celtics took Jason with the third pick. Tatum, Phoenix Suns picked Josh with the fourth pick. Jackson. The draft continues to be exciting, but Henson and Popovich are indifferent.

Like the "magician", their game is at the end of the first round!

After a long wait, the lottery draft is finally over. Henson took a sip of water, and then since the rookie didn't have to go on stage to shake hands with Xiao Hua, the draft progress would definitely speed up a lot.

"Henson, are you willing to go to such great lengths for a first-round rookie?" In the private room, Popovich and Henson chatted without a word.

"Kyle. Kuzma has instant power, and I need instant power to solidify my team, Pop. So, I do. Henson didn't fool Popovich, and he was always very sincere when it came to friends who were willing to help him.

"So, aren't you afraid that I will regret it? Aren't you afraid I'll take that rookie for myself? ”

"No, because he's only an instant force for me. But against the Spurs, you don't need him. He's a number three or four swingman, but you've got Leonard and Aldridge. By the way, I've heard you're interested in Guy this summer, too. Therefore, you don't need to take him. ”

As he spoke, the draft had reached the 26th pick in the first round, and the Portland Trail Blazers picked out Caleb, the No. 3 or fourth swingman from Purdue University. Swanigan. Suddenly, Henson and Popovich cheered up, and the next pick was the 27th and 28th picks of the Lakers, and the key came!

At the same time, in the Lakers' private room, "Magic" Johnson handed over his two envelopes. He thinks he made a smart choice. That Chinese general manager, when the time comes, regret going!

"The 27th pick in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers selected, Josh. Hart, from Villanova University! ”

On the stage, when Xiao Hua read out the result, Henson jumped up happily, and Johnson really hit the trick!

Henson deliberately said that he wanted Hart just to divert the Lakers' target! The Lakers will definitely cut off the rookies they fancie, so the probability of the Pacers getting Kuzma is even greater!

Now, let's see what the Lakers will do with the 28th pick after that!

After selecting Hart, "The Magic" thought it over and decided to keep Kuzma for the 30th pick. Because he believes that most teams don't see Kuzma's value. If they wanted to cut off the beard, the other teams would have cut off the beard a long time ago.

And the 28th pick, "Magic" plans to choose Tony, the all-around power forward that the Jazz likes very much. Bradley. Use this as a bargaining chip to blackmail the Jazz into selecting Kuzma with the 30th pick, and then let the Jazz use Kuzma + other chips in exchange for Tony. Bradley.

This way he will not only get Kuzma, but also some additional benefits.

"The Magician" was so slapping that he could already imagine himself being praised by the media after the draft.

So with the 28th pick in the first round, after Hart, the Lakers won North Carolina forward Toney. Bradley. Jazz General Manager Dennis Brown. Lindor covered his forehead, the Lakers must be going to open their mouths.

After seeing the Lakers' selection, Henson and Popovich looked at each other and smiled in the private room, and the Lakers did not select Kuzma with the 27th and 28th picks. Then, they're going to say goodbye to the University of Utah forward forever.

Sometimes, you can't be too greedy. "The Magician" wants to win big in the draft, but his desire is out of his control.

Just before the start of the 29th pick, Xiao Hua announced a trade. The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to give their 29th pick to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Josh. Richardson.

Seeing this deal, the "Magic" was a little confused, Hart has been selected by the Lakers, the Pacers are going to make a trade, and they should also start negotiations with the Lakers about Hart, how did they go to trade with the Spurs?

Then, Adam. Xiao Hua took the microphone, looked at the envelope, and read out the name on it.

"The 29th pick in the first round of the 2017 draft, the Pacers chose ...... Kyle. Kuzma, from the University of Utah. ”

"What!?" Johnson's face turned white all of a sudden, and of course no one could see it through the color of his skin.

It stands to reason that Kuzma should have never gotten the attention of the Pacers. What is Henson doing? Want to use Kuzma to blackmail yourself into trading Hart?

After only a few seconds of stunned, the "magician" suddenly realized. Josh. Hart was just a façade, and from the very beginning, all Henson wanted was Kuzma! That's why he deliberately said he wanted Hart to divert his attention and lure him to disrupt the draft plan.

And he also pulled in his good friend Popovich and took Kuzma before the Jazz to put an end to future troubles!

By the time the "magician" realizes that he has been deceived, it is too late. The Lakers have been watching Kyle for two years. Kuzma, just like that, was taken by Henson! The "magician" always wants to take advantage of others, but he doesn't expect to lose himself in the end.

Meanwhile, Kuzma, who was at his home in Burton, Michigan, screamed, marveling at what was happening on television.

He looked at the Blu-ray DVD he had on the table, still in disbelief that he was going to play next season for the same team he could only watch on TV every day!

Next season, he's going to wear that corn yellow jersey for glory and victory!

Henson, who was at the draft meeting, smiled slightly, and he was already looking forward to his vacation......