Time flew by, and the Eastern and Western Finals came to an end, and the Nets swept the short-headed Pistons with a total score of 4-0 to enter the Finals.

On the other side, the Spurs fought 6 games with the Lakers, and finally defeated the Lakers with a total score of 4:2 and entered the Finals.

In the matchup of the finals, Tim Duncan scored 32 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 7 blocks in the first game.

In the next game, the Nets were completely unable to contain Duncan, and played six games in the Finals, and in the sixth game of the decisive game, Tim Duncan cut another quasi-quadruple-double of 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 blocks.

led the Spurs to defeat the Nets with a total score of 4:2 and successfully lifted the O'Brien Cup! This is also the first O'Brien Cup for Duncan and this Spurs in this life!

Tim Duncan, who averaged 24.2 points, 17.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 5.3 blocks per game in the six finals, also won the Bill Russell Cup!

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On June 26, Qiao Hai took members of the management of the rocket.

– Deputy General Manager Darryl Morey, Chief Scout Sam Presti and Head of Player Development Stan Lorefour arrived in New York.

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New York City, Manhattan, outside an upscale nightclub, Byron Scott drove his car and parked in front of the door with Joe.

After handing over the car keys to the doorman, Byron Scott walked in with Joe Hay and Abdul-Jabbar.

"You made an appointment with Pat Riley, who else?"

"And Mickey, I know you're going to canvass, and this time, you can just get two votes." Byron Scott said with a smile.

Qiao Hai shrugged: "I hope so." ”

Although he arrived in New York, Qiao Hai was not with the Rockets' management members, and the draft meeting was held on June 27, and the vote for the expansion bid was held on June 28.

Time is running out, and Qiao Hai must lock in as many votes as possible.

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In the private room on the second floor, after pushing the door open, Joe Hai met Pat Riley, Magic Johnson and Mitch Kupchak.

Counting Byron Scott and Abdul-Jabbar, as well as Joe Hae, who worked with the Lakers for one season and won an O'Brien Cup, today is a gathering of Lakers veterans.

As soon as they entered, Joe and Pat Riley said hello.

Pat Riley nodded, and Mitch Kupchak smiled at Joe, "Long time no see, Joe." ”

Magic Johnson also shook hands with Qiao Hai, and a group of people sat down, and then ordered some wine, chatting and drinking, and the topics were also all kinds of flying.

Pat Riley said: "Joe, I'll tell you the truth, I thought you were going to lead the Lakers to another dynasty, but it's a pity ......"

Qiao Hai nodded helplessly: "I also think it's a pity, leaving the Lakers is not what I want." ”

As soon as Qiao Hai said this, Mitch Kupchak opened the conversation, Qiao Hai was forced to leave the Lakers, and he knew the inside story.

In fact, as the Bole who dug Qiao Hai, Mitch Kupchak has always been optimistic about Qiao Hai, but at that time, the Lakers were not in charge of him, otherwise Qiao Hai would inevitably be left behind.

After chatting for a while about the dynasty that the Lakers didn't get their wish for, there were three general managers in the room, and they talked about tomorrow's draft meeting.

This topic was first brought up by Michkupchek.

"Pat, you have this year's No. 5 pick, have you figured out who to choose?"

Pat Riley laughed, "Of course, we already have two targets, one is Dwyane Wade of Marquette University and the other is T.J. Ford of the University of Texas. ”

Qiao Hai was a little surprised, he didn't expect Pat Riley to be so honest, and he didn't hide it at all, and directly stated their draft goal.

But when you think about it, it's not surprising that Pat Riley apparently thinks the Lakers and Rockets don't have a lottery pick and can't compete with him for Wade and T.J. Ford.

Qiao Hai hesitated, and in the end, he still didn't say that he had traded for the Pistons' No. 2 pick and locked Wade.

At the end of the conversation, Qiao Hai naturally mentioned the matter of the expansion bid.

Both Pat Riley and Mitch Kupchak agreed, and everything went well.

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June 27, Madison Garden Plaza.

After the night of harvest, Qiao Hai is about to start his harvest day again!

The scene of the draft meeting was a hustle and bustle, Qiao Hai led the management members of the Rockets to the Rockets' seats, and before sitting down, Qiao Hai found several general managers of other teams to greet him.

Next to the Rockets seat was the King's position, and the Kings' general manager Jeff Petri was followed by Rick Adelman, and Joe Hai walked up to say hello.

In the past two seasons, the Kings' record has become better and better, and the offense has become more and more gorgeous.

Rick Adelman himself said: "Qiao Hai's expansion of the Princeton offense has helped us, and a large part of our growth has come from Qiao Hai's invisible help." ”

Obviously, Rick Adelman is thankful for Joe.

Qiao Hai chatted with them for a few words, and then mentioned the expansion of the bid, and he received a commitment from one of the 29 teams.

Then, Qiao Hai found Jazz's side again, chatted with the old handsome Jerry Sloan, and soon got Jazz's promise.

The draft meeting quickly kicked off, Qiao Hai sat back in his position, and calculated, if nothing else, now, he has received the voting commitment of 15 teams, which is more than half!

However, the revolution has not yet succeeded, and the comrades still need to work hard, so Qiao Hai decided to seize this rare opportunity to seek more bidding and voting promises for the expansion of the army.

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Amid a chorus of boos in Madison Square Garden, David Stern stepped onto the main stage, spoke into the microphone, and began his opening remarks.

After a lengthy opening statement, David Stern announced, "The 2003 NBA Draft is now underway, and the Cavaliers, who have the first pick in the first round, are starting to select, and they have five minutes to think about it......"

Qiao Hai turned his head to look at the Knights, and soon, he found that Jim Paxson, the general manager of the Knights, did not hesitate at all, and directly picked up the note and crossed out a name.

Qiao Hai didn't have to guess to know that the name must be LeBron James.

So, he took out his mobile phone: "Joe, the trade is going on as usual, on the draft note, you just write Dwyane Wade's name......"

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After a phone call, the knight's note was handed to the main stage, and David Stern reappeared, glanced at the note, and then smiled at the microphone.

"In the 2003 draft, the first pick in the first round, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron Remien James, a 6-foot-8" small forward from St. Vincent's St. Mary's High School!"

"LBJ, the Chosen One!"

The scene immediately erupted in a violent cheer!

LeBron James stood up from his central position in the little green room, hugged his family and friends, and then put on the Cavaliers' draft hat and walked onto the main stage.

"The Cleveland Cavaliers chose LeBron James with the first pick in the first round, which is not surprising, LeBron James is the chosen son or a Cleveland native, and it stands to reason that the Cavaliers should choose LeBron James......"

LeBron James and David Stern hugged and then gave a testimonial.

Then, as he left the main stage, he was immediately surrounded by a crowd of reporters with a frenzy of flashing lights.

And on the main stage, David Stern announced: "Second overall pick in the first round, the Detroit Pistons start to select, and they have five minutes to choose. ”

Jo Dumas also did not hesitate, directly wrote a name, and then handed the note to the stage.

"In the 2003 draft, the second pick in the first round, the Detroit Pistons chose - Dwayne Tyrone Wade, a 6-foot-4" tall shooting guard from Marquette University!"

Dwayne Wade jumped up, and the scene was amazed!

"The Detroit Pistons actually chose Dwayne Wade, and Wade, who was predicted to be the fifth pick, was actually selected with the second pick!"

"Carmelo Anthony and Daco Milicic are in front, and the Pistons actually chose Dwyane Wade?!"

Wade put on the Pistons' draft cap and stepped onto the main stage.

And off the stage, Qiao Hai's heart has also fallen into the bag, Wade has it, the Rockets will have outside points and singles points next season, and there will be players who break the outside bag!