Chapter 259: A sudden wave of transactions

After the results of the first three picks, the rest of the draft still looked calm, and no trades appeared. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info

Parker, Wiggins, Embiid and other selected players were interviewed by the media one by one.

The boys are very humble and shy, and the demeanor and tone of their speech are quite likable.

In the meantime, Phil Jackson and Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsay said in interviews that they would train Parker and Wiggins as the future core of the team.

And Jackson even said that he would give Parker a very high degree of freedom and let him enjoy unlimited firing rights.

This kind of news makes fans extremely excited and expectant, in such a team, what can Parker and Wiggins do in their first year?

"Chu, can the news be announced?"

Now it's Charlotte's lynx's turn to make a choice, Kupchak asked with a slight squint of eyes, extremely calm.

Chu Xuan looked at the time and nodded slightly.

The Bobcats' selection has not yet been made, and the owner Jordan personally went out to make the selection, but he was obviously a little cautious about this draft pick, and it was a long time coming.

Fans were waiting, and at this time, the head of the draft backstage suddenly received a phone call, it was Pistons general manager Joe Dumas.

After listening to it for a while, the person in charge immediately showed a deep sense of surprise, but he still quickly instructed the backstage staff: "The Lakers and the Pistons have reached a deal, and Reggie Jackson will be replaced by the tenth pick." Get the news out there quickly. ”

Suddenly, the draft entered the climax stage, and the media and fans around the world fell into a frenzy of discussion.

The long-speculated Lakers trade finally came along, and Reggie Jackson traded for the Pistons' No. 10 pick, which was a complete surprise.

You know, Nash announced his retirement not long ago, and the Lakers only have two point guards left, Jeremy Lin and Reggie. Judging by last season's performances, both of them can be the team's starters.

Now, the Lakers suddenly traded Reggie on draft night, is it saying that they want to correct Jeremy Lin? But can Jeremy Lin be a playmaker for a championship team?

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"Michael, the Lakers got the Detroit draft pick, how do we pick them?"

In the lounge, Jordan was closing his eyes and pondering several options, the result of the team's head coach's suggestion. Originally, he was almost decided, but the sudden appearance of the deal made Jordan want to change his mind.

Thinking about Kobe Bryant's sixth championship just won, Jordan had a trace of inexplicable emotion in his heart, and he felt that he couldn't let the Lakers get their way.

The Bobcats have a 9th draft pick, and the Lakers now have 10th.

That is, after the Bobcats choose, it is the Lakers' turn to choose.

What made Jordan think too much was why did the Lakers have to announce a trade when it was their turn to be selected with the ninth pick? And time is still so dead, and now it's only a little more than two minutes before the lynx makes its choice.

Could it be that Kupchak and Chu Xuan are afraid that the players they want will be taken away by other teams?

Jordan couldn't help but give birth to a weird smile: "If you were Mickey, what would you choose?" ”

"If it were me, I'd pick a point guard, and Jeremy Millin doesn't have what it takes to start. Dante Exum has been drafted by Orlando, and the best of the remaining point guards is probably Marcus Smart. But ......"

The man suddenly stopped as he spoke, and his eyes widened instead: "Michael, you don't want to choose Marcus, do you!" We're not short of point guards, we need a scorer......"

However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Jordan: "Go call, choose Marcus Smart, he is very good, we can play dual point guards!" ”

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Xiao Hua walked out, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Chu Xuan couldn't help but tighten his heart, and glanced at Michael Jordan not far away, the old rascal wouldn't choose the player he wanted.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. The Charlotte Bobcats drafted Marcus Smart from Oklahoma State University with the ninth pick in the first round, a six-foot-four-inch two-way guard. ”

The scene was suddenly filled with all kinds of voices, and the Bobcats chose Smart with star guard Kemba Walker. Why not choose a quarterback or small forward?

You know, Knicks Taoskas, Jordan Adams, and TJ Warren are all very good choices.

But Jordan chose a point guard instead.

"As soon as the great god makes a move, he knows if there is one, and it is really extraordinary." A strange smile appeared on Chu Xuan's face, and his heart relaxed temporarily.

Kupchak was a little upset: "Michael is definitely against us, if he doesn't pick Marcus, we can take this physical point guard in the tenth place." ”

When Chu Xuan heard this, he just shook his head. Even if the Lakers choose a point guard, they only need to be a playmaker, not a defensive elite and scorer like Smart.

Moreover, in fact, this guy's style of play is more suitable for playing as a striker, but his height of only 193cm is too restrictive.

Just then, Kupchak's phone rang suddenly.

It turned out to be Phil Jackson, Chu Xuan and Kupchak were all confused, what was the situation?

"Pick it up!"

Chu Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly, as if a cold light was in it.

Soon, Kupchak hung up: "Chu, Phil wants the No. 10 pick, and he uses the 12th pick and Tim Hardaway II as a bargaining chip. I'm worried he's just as ...... as the player we want."

It's time for the Lakers to pick their time, and there's not much time left for them to think.

Of course, Jackson didn't have much time either.

Chu Xuan thought calmly, thinking about this transaction.

About a minute passed, and Chu Xuan finally spoke: "Change!" But we don't want Tim Hardaway, we want next year's first-round pick. ”

Kupchak was the general manager after all, and it was impossible for him to listen to Chu Xuan completely.

However, after some thought, Kupchak still felt that he could take a risk, after all, if successful, they could have one more first-round pick next year, you know, the Lakers' future record will definitely not be bad, and future first-round picks are undoubtedly very valuable.

Time was limited, and the two sides quickly negotiated a deal.

This time, the head of the backstage received another call, it was Lakers general manager Kupchak, which left him completely confused. Could it be that the Lakers don't want the No. 10 pick?

A few seconds later, the phone hung up and another message was released.

Suddenly, the fans were in a frenzy again.

"The Lakers traded the No. 10 pick for the No. 12 pick from the New York Knicks and next year's first-round pick (from the Knicks)."

Oh my God, what the hell are the Lakers doing? Are they here to joke? Actually trading draft picks?

Everyone couldn't help but mourn in their hearts.

At this time, almost no one can guess what the purpose of the Lakers' draft this year is.

However, many people can't help but speculate, what exactly does the Lakers want to do, and who is his target player?

"Mickey, are you nervous?" The deal is complete, and now it's the Knicks' turn to choose.

Kupchak wiped his forehead, still worried about Phil Jackson's choice.

Without receiving an answer, Chu Xuan continued: "It's just two shorts, let the Knicks and Warriors choose first, I don't think they will choose the players we want." ”

Kupchak sighed softly, "I hope." ”

The Knicks quickly made their choice, and Xiao Hua walked out of the backstage.

"......, the New York Knicks used the 10th pick to draft Nick Stauskas from the University of Michigan, a six-foot-six-inch shooting guard.

Knicks fans are completely crazy and have chosen the best pure shooter in the NCAA arena, which is a good addition to Jabari Parker's side.

Stauskas, a dual Canadian and Lithuanian citizen, is a hallmark of his picturesque shooting, shooting nearly 45 percent from three-point range in his collegiate career, and his progress is fast, with the ceiling going beyond being a pure shooter. In the 13~14 season, Stauskas averaged 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, and was the absolute core of the team.

The main reason why this young man is famous in this draft is that he was declared war by Stephen Curry, and the two have to compete for three-point shooting.

"Phil's vision is still so good, Jabari Ganick, plus the original Monta Aires, it seems that the Knicks' record next season will not be too bad. Did we lose the draft picks we got. ”

Chu Xuan smiled: "That's not necessarily, relying on two rookies and a point guard who can't pass the ball?" If it's just such a lineup, the Knicks won't even be able to make the playoffs. ”

"Haha, maybe. Regardless of that number for now, it's the Golden State Warriors' turn to choose. ”

The Golden State Warriors played very badly last season because of Curry's injury, and finally didn't even make the playoffs, and finally got the 11th pick this year.

With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Iguodala, it's unlikely that the Warriors will choose outside players.

As for the interior line, after Embiid, Gordon, Vonleh, and Randle were drafted one after another, there are not many interior players left who can be worthy of the lottery.

“…… The Golden State Warriors used the 11th pick in the first round to select Willie Cauley Stein, a seven-foot-tall athletic defensive center from the University of Kentucky. ”

It's obviously a very good choice, Willie has a 7-foot-2" reach, he's very athletic, and the template is Tyson Chandler.

It was the Lakers' turn to choose, Chu Xuan and Kupchak were discussing the choice, and at this time, another phone call came.

The two looked at each other and couldn't help but be full of weirdness, what's wrong with these guys, they all want draft picks in the hands of the Lakers?

"Take it! Maybe another one to send draft picks. ”

Chu Xuan smiled. (To be continued.) )