"Green is too short as an interior player, and his strength isn't as great as Ben Wallace, so it's hard to survive in the NBA." Joseph was still the first to speak, and as a scout, he knew the most about the piece.

Bernard did not speak.

"I think Green is underrated, now that basketball is getting faster, he's got a chance, and he's very good at playmaking, he's got two triple-doubles in the NCAA, he's the only one other than Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson, and what the team lacks right now is a second playmaker. Jones began.

Tang Tian nodded, Jones's words reached his heart.

Westbrook's organization doesn't know if it can be practiced, and Harden mentioned that the starting bench is not easy to play, and if Green can share the pressure of Westbrook's organization, then the Thunder will play much better.

"So be it, Draymond Green is the first choice, Middleton is the second consideration." Tang Tian thought about it for a long time, and then made a decision.

In the afternoon of the regular meeting, they boarded a plane to New York.

The renovation of Madison Square Square ended last summer, and the draft is back in the basketball mecca.

After checking in at the hotel, Tang Tian asked Jones and Bernard to inquire about the news of other teams.

It's been six years, and it's the seventh time he's been here for the draft.

Early the next morning, Tang Tian and his party of five (and his assistant Cersei Anna) went to Madison Square Garden together.

There were already a lot of fans gathered inside, and when they passed by and were seen by the Thunder fans, there was a burst of cheers.

The experience of being reversed in a 2-0 lead last year made them vomit blood, but the addition of Tang Tian in the offseason gave them hope that they had never had.

Tang Tian has never missed a game before coaching, and the Thunder team is definitely a tiger with wings!

The fans of the Cavaliers looked a little complicated when they saw Tang Tian, but with the previous turmoil, they didn't have too many negative performances.

"Don, I've heard that the fans in Cleveland are collecting donations for your statue, and it's almost the end now." Jones couldn't help but say when he saw the Cavaliers fans.

"Is there such a thing?" Tang Tian seemed a little surprised, he was busy leaving Cleveland for a while, he really hadn't paid attention to this piece.

"Well, I think when the fundraising is over, I should also ask for your consent, after all, this involves portrait rights."

Tang Tian smiled and didn't speak, if he really wanted to do it, he wouldn't refuse, after all, it was a good thing to erect a statue.

As he spoke, he went up to the second floor, and it was at this moment that he met his old subordinate, Casey, and Cassel was also by his side.

The Cavaliers have not yet decided on a new general manager, and only the coaching staff has come over in the draft.

"Don." Casey still had a lot of respect for Tang Tian, and took the initiative to greet him with a smile at this time.

"Renewed?" Tang Tian smiled and hugged Casey.

"Well, for 3 years."

"Congratulations." Tang Tian congratulated Casey.

The Cavaliers are not seeking a new head coach, mostly because of the small roster changes.

"I haven't had time to congratulate you yet." Casey said with a smile.

Although OJ reported that Tang Tian signed with the Thunder, the official news has not yet come out.

"Then let's meet in the finals."

Smiling and taking a look at Casey, Tang Tian then met Thibodeau, who seemed to be in a good mood.

Tang Tian is in the East, and the Cavaliers are like a mountain that always weighs on the shoulders of other Eastern teams, and now that Tang Tian has gone to the West, they can finally relax a little.

When you enter the draft hut, the scene is ready, and the 2012 NBA Draft will kick off immediately.

"Gentlemen, ladies......" Stern stepped out of the backstage.

The familiar scene is now in its 19th year.

In the past 19 years, his black hair has already turned white.

According to Tang Tian's memory, this should be regarded as the president's penultimate draft.

"The first pick in the first round belonged to the New Orleans Hornets, and they had five minutes to think about it." After the opening remarks, Stern went on to announce the ownership of the first pick.

The draw for the signing had already ended.

The Hornets ended up picking themselves with the No. 10 pick, and the draft pick they traded from the Kings ended up being the 10th pick.

Five minutes later, the Hornets announced their selection.

Not surprisingly, they opted for Anthony Davis, a powerful center from Kentucky.

The Bobcats, who were the second pick, drafted forward Michael Gilchrist from Kentucky.

The Wizards, who were the third pick, selected Brad Beal.

The Nets, who were the fourth pick, chose Dion West.

The Clippers, who were fifth with the overall pick, selected Thomas Robinson.

The Trail Blazers, who were the sixth pick, selected Damion Lillard.

The Warriors, who were the seventh pick, selected Harrison Barnes.

……

Although there have been some changes in the ownership of the draft picks, the people they have selected in their respective picks are still the same as in their previous lives.

The draft pick went very quickly, and it didn't take long for the 23rd pick to come.

"The 23rd pick belongs to the Atlanta Hawks, and they have five minutes to think about it."

"That's it, the Cavaliers agreed." Jones put down the phone at this point.

The new general manager has not been decided, and the Cavaliers are now in charge of Casey, which means they can still be partners.

The Thunder traded for the Cavaliers' 25th pick after paying the 28th pick, Eric Mayno (who averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 assists in 15 minutes per game last season) and a future second-round pick.

(Note: As mentioned earlier, the Cavaliers are missing a third-backup point guard.) ）

In this case, when the Grizzlies with the 24th pick are selected, the Thunder should be able to take Green directly.

"Memphis has no intention of Green, right?" Tang Tian confirmed to Jones again.

Jones nodded, he had been gathering the latest news from the teams since last night, and there was really no indication that the Grizzlies were interested in Green.

In addition, there is no source on OJ's side, so this matter should be settled.

"The Eagles with the 23rd pick selected John Jenkins, the 1.93-meter point guard from Vanderbilt University."

The Hawks made their choice, and they didn't pick Green.

Tang Tian suddenly felt that he was paying too much attention to it.

The other teams Green has a similar view to Joseph's before, the short interior has little power, even if he plays well in the NCAA, but the NBA has always looked at talent.

"Ding!"

Just then, his cell phone rang.

His heart tightened, and receiving a text message at this time was not a good thing.

When he picked it up, his brow furrowed.

"The Warriors traded Brandon Rush and a 30th pick and some cash to trade for the 24th pick from the Grizzlies."