Chapter 177: Uncle Huang (Third Update!) )
Morey's phone rang the next second.
When he saw the above content, he was also stunned for a moment, and then scolded.
"Damn Bostonians, this is taking revenge on us!"
"In 2008, with the 29th pick in the first round of the NBA, the Boston Celtics selected Nicholas Batum, a 2.03-meter small forward from France." Stern walked out of the backstage for the 29th time to announce the results of the Celtics draft.
Tang Tian was also a little helpless at this time.
OJ's message, in addition to the Celtics' selection, adds one more sentence: They managed to find out who you tried out.
Because of the excellent draft vision of the past two years, the Rockets' tryouts are also very interesting.
In other words, once is lucky, the second time is good vision, and the third time is that it has attracted much attention.
Because of this, the Rockets' tryouts are very low-key, but because players can't try out only one team, it's rare to keep it completely secret.
Now the Celtics are clearly cutting off their beards.
Although Batum had never tried out for the Celtics before, but now looking at Anji's thoughts, I'd rather I take it than choose you!
"The 30th pick in the first round in 2008 belonged to the Houston Rockets, and they had five minutes to think about it."
Although it had been planned before, Batum's sudden selection still caused the Rockets' cabin to be thrown into a bit of discussion.
"Let's go with Luke Richard Bamot, he's also a small forward who is very good defensively, a bit like Batum's type." Thibodeau gave his opinion.
"I think it's better to go with Mario Chamos, he's the MOP, and if the team wants to trade Barria, we're missing a point guard." Jones followed suit and gave his opinion.
Morey looked at Tang Tian at this time, and at this time, everyone's opinions were a little different, and there was not so much time left for them to think about it.
"Don, do we still have DeAndre Jordan? He was blown up by Kevin Love in the NCAA Tournament. ”
"Yes, DeAndre is frizzy, easily irritated, and prone to fouls, and if you really want to pick the inside, I think Joey Dorsey is more suitable, he is average offensively, but he is excellent defensively, has the potential to be a second Ben Wallace, and the key is that he can play in the number four or five position." Smith chimed in.
Morey nodded, it was clear that what Smith wanted to say was what he wanted to say.
"No, let's go with DeAndre Jordan, he has better potential." Tang Tian glanced at the running out of time, and then said.
"Potential......" Morey paused, this statement was a bit too one-sided, "Don't think about it anymore?" ”
'Don't think about it, I'm the manager and I need him.' At this time, the staff was already knocking on the door, Tang Tian said in a fast tone.
Morey was stunned for a moment, then frowned slightly, Tang Tian's words made him a little embarrassed.
"I'll take care of it." Tang Tian also realized that he was in a bit of a hurry, and then added.
"Boom~"
Just then, the staff came and knocked on the door.
Morey stretched out his hand and motioned for Smith to write what Tang Tian said.
Smith opened the door and handed the envelope with the draft results to the staff.
"With the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets selected DeAndre Jordan, a 2.11-meter center from Texas A&M University."
The Rockets' choice came as a surprise to most people, after all, the team already had Marc Gasol, and now they even used a first-round center to choose a center.
When the Rockets made that choice, the Clippers cabin was full of shouting, and the Bucks' cabin was cheering.
And at this time at the scene, Little Jordan's expression was complicated.
Every year, the NBA invites some prospective rookies to the lottery and fence off a small area in the middle of the arena where the invited rookies can wait with their families, also known as the "Little Green House."
Under normal circumstances, the number of invitations to the small green house will be more than 14 people, for example, this year, a total of 16 people were invited.
This means that there will always be people who will fall out of the lotto.
Little Jordan is the worst one, half an hour ago, George Hill sat with him, and he has been alone since then.
If no one picks him, he's going to drop the second round.
The previous record holder for "longest sitting" in the Little Green Room was Rashad Lewis, who was only selected with the 32nd pick in the second round, but that was in 1998, a decade ago.
Fortunately, it was a little bit close to breaking the record.
After receiving the hat of the Rockets handed over by the staff, Jordan Jr. walked onto the stage with a depressed expression.
"I'll go out for a while." Tang Tian said and stood up, there was still some time before the start of the second round, and he just went to say hello to Little Jordan.
Morey nodded, and then continued to take out his phone and negotiate with the other teams.
Out of the draft room, Tang Tian took Xibodu and went straight to the draft site.
After the lottery show is selected, they will participate in the press conference, and as for Jordan Jr., who is at the end of the first round, he can basically go home and wash and sleep after being selected.
As soon as Little Jordan walked off the stage, he found Tang Tian walking towards him with a smile on his face.
Tang Tian led the Rockets to win two consecutive championships, and because of his handsome appearance, he made various media headlines, and it was difficult to know him.
Little Jordan was also surprised that Tang Tianhui would come to greet him in person, and immediately swept away his depressed expression, and said with a smile on his face: "Coach." ”
Tang Tian beckoned Little Jordan to the side of the passage.
"Welcome to Houston and ready to get your championship ring?" Tang Tian said with a smile.
Little Jordan was stunned for a moment, then immediately laughed and said, "Yes, coach, I can't wait." ”
Tang Tian laughed and patted Little Jordan.
In his previous life, because he looked very similar to Liu Bei played by the well-known actor Yu Hewei in "Romance of the New Three Kingdoms", Little Jordan was nicknamed "Uncle Huang" by fans, and Tang Tian still had a natural affinity for him.
Just kidding, it seems that Little Jordan's personality is also a relatively liberal kind.
"You must have been surprised that we chose you, right?" Thibodeau spoke at this time.
Jordan Jr. nodded: "Yes, I haven't tried out for the Rockets." ”
Tang Tian smiled, Little Jordan is very honest, predicting that in the lottery show, it is rare for them to try out for a team like them at the end of the first round.
"And, I know there's Gasol in the team." Jordan Jr. went on to say that he still has some concerns about his future.
Thibodeau turned his head to look at Tang Tian at this time.
"DeAndrew, you should know that Kobe Bryant was a substitute for one season, and you should also know that Arenas rookie sat on the bench for a year in his first year, the NBA is very cruel, but it is also full of opportunities, as long as you work hard, who can't guarantee that you will be the starter of a team? You know, it's Gasol you said, he couldn't even play when he first came to the team. Tang Tian said meaningfully and patted Little Jordan's shoulder.