Chapter 258: Draft Conference (2)

Jabari Parker, a high-quality forward produced by the NCAA traditional giants, was born in 95 and is currently only 19 years old. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 Info Parker has very good physical fitness and basketball skills, and on May 21 last year, he was hailed by Sports Illustrated as "the strongest high school student since LeBron James, a combination of James and Durant".

Parker is 6 feet 9 inches tall, physically strong, and he's shooting at a high level, and he's the kind of player who can play inside and outside with a kaleidoscope of offense. Parker has been an American-renowned supertalent since high school, and he is the third prospective athlete to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, after James and MBL star Bryce Haber.

Parker represented the U.S. U.S. U16 men's basketball team at the FIBA U16 U.S. Youth Championships. He averaged 15.4 points and 6.4 assists per game in five games to help the U.S. win the championship and was named MVP of the tournament himself. That same year, he was named the UBA Male Athlete of the Year, becoming the youngest player in history to win the award.

The 13~14 season is the first year of NCAA games that Parker has participated in, and he can contribute 19.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals per game, with a shooting rate of 48.6% and a three-point crosshairer of 40.9%. He is Duke's first-time scoring champion in school history, and the first freshman in school history to be both a scoring champion and a rebounding champion.

Obviously, Parker's standard is already very high, and he has the perfect combination of body and technique, and he has the strength to compete in the NBA.

"If Jabari Parker was chosen, then I guess Andrew Wiggins should be the second pick without a doubt."

Kupchak pouted, full of envy. As general manager, he is quite coveted by Parker and Wiggins.

However, the first pick, he couldn't get it at all. Because when he contacted Phil Jackson, the old guy actually opened his mouth and asked for Whiteside and Noll's twin towers. At that time, Kupchek was angry and hung up the phone, because it was so absurd.

"Actually, for New York, choosing Jabari Park is the best result, this guy is very suitable for New York." Chu Xuan admired Jackson's vision in his heart.

"How so? Do you think Jabari can become a star? Kupchak asked.

Chu Xuan smiled slightly: "Maybe." If Phil gives him absolute right to fire and use a season to train him, I think New York will have an extra building block for the team inside and out the year after that. ”

After a pause, Chu Xuan said with a little thought: "Or, he can really become the second Carmelo Anthony." ”

When Kupchak heard this, he immediately felt incredible, Anthony is one of the best players in the league, and this Jabari Parker has such potential.

"Why Anthony? Not LeBron or Kevin Durant? ”

Before the words fell, the draft scene gave Jabari Parker's draft template, which was Anthony, who left New York to join the Mavericks last season.

Kupchak was stunned and sighed in dismay: "It's really Cameron Anthony." ”

The Knicks fans erupted in deafening cheers, and it was clear that they were extremely happy with the choice. When the camera of the scene showed Phil Jackson, the old guy was also smiling.

Chu Xuan pursed his lips secretly, he expressed his extreme displeasure with Jackson.

After the Knicks chosen, it was the turn of the Utah Jazz to make the selection.

At this time, the current roster of the Jazz was given on the spot, and the main players with contracts were Treyback, Alec Burks, Kanter and Gopott.

Favors and forward swingman Hayward, who has already shown potential last year, are both in contract year and will face re-signing in July on free agency.

In fact, the Jazz have shown great interest in Jabari Parker before, because Parker can play a cameo role as a power forward, which will make the Jazz's lineup changes more flexible and will not affect Hayward's contract extension at all.

But when the Knicks chose Parker, the puzzle was left to the Jazz.

If the Jazz had chosen Wiggins, then there would be no need for Hayward to renew his contract.

After all, in the last season, Burks had already played an 18+5+3 quasi-star level, and he was fully qualified for the Jazz's starting No. 2 position.

Let Hayward continue to play off the bench like last season? Obviously, this guy himself would not have agreed.

"Will the Jazz be an upset in today's draft? As things stand, it's better to pick an interior player to complement the Jazz. Joel Embiid is known as a rare center in 20 years, and I think the Jazz could have chosen him and then re-signed Hayward. ”

Everyone can't help but look forward to whether the Jazz team will really choose an interior lineman, after all, there are really many excellent interior players this year, in addition to Embiid, Aaron Gordon, Noah Vonlleh and Juliets Randle are all very good.

The Jazz team has not made a decision for a long time, and the scene can't help but give Andrew Wiggins, who is the top pick, if the Jazz don't choose him, then there will really be an upset today.

"If the Jazz had chosen Joel Embiid, the Grizzlies would definitely have Andrew Wiggins. Judging from the roster needs of both teams, such an option is indeed the most suitable, and Wiggins should go to the Grizzlies. However, the Jazz should be concerned about Embiid's foot injury and Wiggins' terrifying physical gifts. ”

Chu Xuan expressed his opinion.

Time passed little by little, and finally, Xiao Hua walked out of the back of the stage.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. The Utah Jazz selected Andrew Wiggins from the University of Kansas with the second pick. ”

As soon as the words fell, the fans wearing Jazz jerseys immediately went crazy.

You know, Wiggins is the top favorite, and as a player who claims to surpass Jordan in physical talent, how can Utah Jazz fans not feel happy.

"Instead of choosing Joel, Utah made a stupid decision. While they felt they had made a wise decision, Wiggins wasn't the right fit there......" Barkley opened up in front of the national audience.

Andrew Wiggins, from Toronto, Canada, is the same age as Parker, born in '95. Standing six feet eight inches tall and weighing in at 200 pounds, Wiggins is a swingman who can play both offensively and defensively. Wiggins topped both ESPN's and Rivals' lists of the 2013 class of high school seniors. On Feb. 25 last year, Wiggins was named the 2013 Naismith Award for High School Player of the Year; On March 28 of the same year, he was named the 2013 Gatorade All-American High School Player of the Year, becoming the first Canadian to receive this honor.

In the 2013-14 season, Wiggins joined the Kansas Pine Eagles, averaging 17.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, setting a first-year scoring record in the history of the University of Kansas.

"Mitch, Andrew Wiggins is the best fit for our team, he's very good in all aspects. The only thing that's missing is the mental aspect, and coming here, Kobe and I can help him grow into an All-Star. Chu Xuan said with a smile.

Kupchak pouted again.

Obviously, he is depressed, no matter how good a player is, what is the use of not getting it.

After the Knicks and Jazz made a choice, it was the turn of the Memphis Grizzlies, who were lucky enough to get the No. 3 pick this year.

For this draft pick, the Lakers originally wanted to try their best to win it. But the Grizzlies' asking price was Noll, and they didn't let up in the slightest, which put the deal on hold.

There's no doubt that the Grizzlies want to pick an interior player, and Embiid is undoubtedly his cup of tea.

Of course, Randle, Noah Vondleh and Gordon could also be the No. 3 rookie.

In anticipation of the audience, Xiao Hua walked out of the backstage.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, the Memphis Grizzlies used the third pick to select Joel Embiid from the University of Kansas, a talented seven-foot center."

Joel Embiid, 213cm tall and weighs 250 pounds. Born in Yavunde, Comeron, he was a football and volleyball player in his early years, and came into contact with basketball late. But his growth was rapid. Many people feel that if he hadn't been injured in his freshman season, then Champion Xiu should undoubtedly be his.

But even if Embiid didn't play many games in his freshman year, the stats weren't particularly crazy. In the predictions before the draft, Embiid is still one of the top picks.

However, his ball injury is what has put some teams at bay.

Judging from the current draft situation, the Knicks and Jazz are afraid to take risks, and the Grizzlies seem to be extremely interested in Embiid's "big dream" No. 2 title, so they will take the risk to choose him. (To be continued.) )