Chapter 364 [You give me a rest on draft day!] 】
Tyrick Evans is a very versatile guard, he is 198cm tall and has great talent, he can play three positions from point guard to small forward, and he is very capable of confrontation. In Hayes' previous life, he was drafted by the Kings with the fourth overall pick and scored 20+5+5 in his first season and was voted the best rookie.
Stephen Curry is 191cm tall and plays point guard, with a slightly thin body and poor defense. He's a good fit for the Bobcats, though. Because he's a super shooter. In terms of shooting ability, he is definitely in the top 5 in the league. Ray Allen thinks there's anyone who's going to shoot more threes than him, and that's Curry. With Hayes to draw the defense, Curry doesn't have to worry about running out of chances.
"Evans is the first choice if he can drop to seventh. I feel like he's going to get drafted in the top 5 and then we'll pick Curry. He shoots accurately. Hayes said after assessing the two players.
Jordan also proposed to choose Rubio, the golden boy of Spain. Hayes knew that Rubio's European contract was troublesome and he couldn't land in the NBA for the time being, so he advised Jordan to dispel his thoughts and not want him even if he could.
"Chuck, why do you have to pick a defender? Jordan Hill isn't bad either, right? Jordan said.
Hayes explained: "Because Rajan [Rondo's] contract expires next year, he can't play in the Bobcats, and our style requires the point guard to shoot, and he can't shoot the basketball, and for the sake of the future, I'm afraid he will choose to move away." If you can't renew his contract early next year and replace Chauncey (Billups), there will be no one in the back line. Pick a defender now to avoid hidden dangers later. ”
Jordan listened to Hayes' suggestion and immediately called Higgins to ask him to contact the Warriors to trade Bagnani for draft picks. The warrior readily agreed. It's not that they're not uninterested in this draft, and they're preparing to send Margeti in exchange for draft picks from other teams. With Jackson, Biedrins, Ellis and others, the Warriors' salaries have been seriously exceeded, and such a group of people who seem to be stars, but they don't know what defense is, they are playing a mess, and they are ready to clean up some garbage contracts. Bagnani can shoot three-pointers, and the Warriors owner thinks he's a good fit for small-ball play.
Hayes has always thought that the Warriors' manager is mentally retarded, and he has never thought about the contract matching, and he always buys whoever he wants. Bagnani's contract expires next year, and he has to renew it with a high salary, otherwise he will definitely not be able to stay. The idea for the Warriors is to see if Bagnani fits the tactics and if he can make a difference to the team, sign a long-term contract next year or let him go. It's a gamble.
The draft was held as scheduled. Jordan and Higgins flew to New York, while Hayes stayed with Charlotte and Jackson to rehearse.
Blake Griffin was drafted by the Knicks without any suspense. In this way, the Knicks already have Kevin Love and Blake Griffin, two big men on the inside, and their rise is promising.
The Pacers' guard line was too weak and they drafted Tyrick Evans with the roster eye.
The Kings had no money or interest in keeping Mike Bibby, and they also drafted guard. The scout picked James Harden.
The tragedy of the fourth line finally happened. The Wizards drafted Hashem Thabit. They wanted Thabit to strengthen the interior line from the beginning, Artest was still fighting with Randolph, and he chose another parallel product, and the Wizards team became more and more lively.
The Nets selected Ricky Rubio with the fifth pick.
The sixth-pick Bulls drafted Jordan Hill in an attempt to bolster the interior.
The Bobcats drafted Stephen Curry without a hitch. The three-point marksman also arrived at the Bobcats.
Because of the butterfly effect brought by Hayes, almost all rookies are different from the teams in history, but Hayes doesn't care about these, and the Bobcats are already stronger.
Hayes didn't go to the draft because it was the day of Jackson's deadline.
The 40th rehearsal of the concert is taking place at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte. Jackson took this meaningful farewell concert very seriously, and there were a total of 45 rehearsals. Previously, Jackson only participated in the first major rehearsal due to physical problems, and used Time Warner Arena. Jackson was ready to go all out, but Hayes approached Jackson and suggested that this time it was just a symbolic move.
"Michael, although your physical strength is much better than before, but singing too many songs and dancing, it is enough for you to feel uncomfortable for a while, listen to my advice." Hayes kindly reminded.
"It's a public rehearsal today, and with so many fans in attendance, it's not good if I don't work as hard as you friends. I'm already confident that I'll be perfect. Jackson smiled.
"I'm sorry, for your health's sake, I must suggest that you sing only five, and then fight when you're in London, Mr. Murray, what do you think?" Hayes looked at Jackson's personal doctor.
Conrad Murray, the doctor who was later charged with negligent killing of Jackson, said, "Michael, Chuck is right. For your own sake, I also suggest that you don't work too hard, you haven't slept well for the past two days......"
"Wait, Michael, are you on medication if you can't sleep well?" Hayes asked hurriedly.
"I've been injected with tranquilizers, and the ordinary tranquilizers I drank no longer work, and the concert is getting closer and closer, I'm too nervous." Jackson smiled wryly.
"Nonsense, stop it. Abuse of tranquilizers is likely to kill people, not to mention that your heart is not very good. Michael, what are you taking right now? Talk to me. Hayes said solemnly.
Jackson saw that Hayes was not good-looking, and he was really thinking about him, and he was a little moved, and immediately said the names of the drugs he used, one of which was propofol, a powerful sedative that made him die.
Hayes remembered his name, called the team doctor, Barry, asked about the situation, and then said solemnly to Jackson: "Michael, I now recommend that you terminate your contract with Mr. Murray immediately." ”
"What?" Both Jackson and Murray were taken aback.
"Mr. Murray, you're just a personal doctor. I have just consulted a medical professional. Hayes looked at Murray coldly and said, "Propofol must be administered by a professional anesthesiologist, and you are not qualified to use it." Although your intention is to help your employer sleep, you can't get these things through regular channels, can you explain to me how you got them for Michael? ”
"I just want him to be able to sleep well." Murray said embarrassedly.
"I'm asking how did you get these pills? That alone can prosecute you, and even sue you for first-degree murder if something goes wrong with Michael's physical condition. I'm saying that in too much of a heavy tone, but I can't just watch my friend have an accident. Hayes exclaimed. It also attracted the attention of some backup dancers next to him.
Murray's face was ugly. He had serious financial problems, and when he signed with Jackson, he owed at least $780,000 in debt, and Jackson paid him $150,000 a month. Not only does Murrie owe $363,000 in medical equipment and $71,000 in student loans he borrowed in the '80s, but there are two lawsuits alleging that he owes more than $240,000 in unpaid medical equipment payments, and Murray has been detained twice for child support.
It was indeed because of financial problems that he would give Jackson any medicine he wanted, regardless of the doctor's work ethic, and he was prescribing anesthetics for monetary purposes when there was no medical need. If he really wants to prosecute, he will definitely be sued.
The atmosphere was a little tense, and Jackson spoke. "Chuck, you're so excited, aren't I okay? And I asked him to get the medicine, and the medicine was also requested by me. ”
Jackson and Murray still have a good relationship, and he also knows Murray's financial difficulties. But patients are often unaware of the dangers of substance abuse, and Jackson is not aware of the fact that, according to the historical development that Hayes knew, tonight was his death.
Hayes's excitement was inevitable. He continued: "Mr. Murray, since you are a personal doctor, you must be responsible for Michael's health, and it is a fact that you are not qualified to use these tranquilizers, and we can not pursue it, because I think your medication is also related to Michael's request. But you have to start stopping your medication today, you have to say what I said to both of you. ”
Hayes spoke in the tone of an elder now, and both nodded earnestly.
"Michael, I know you don't sleep well, there is a good Chinese medicine doctor in Charlotte, let him prescribe you a few pairs of Chinese medicine, it will definitely help you sleep. Come and stay at my house tonight, I have a way to adjust your sleep. ”
"Go to live at your house, your two wives won't blame me, right?" Jackson asked. Recently he stayed at Villa Jordan. Hayes's house is also huge, so it's certainly no problem to go and live there.
"Hehe, you don't have to worry about this. You are my children's godfather, and you will help them enter the entertainment industry in the future, how can you do it if you don't live a long life? Hayes hugged Jackson and smiled.
Hayes spoke to Jackson again. Jackson eventually decided to fire Murray and hire a more specialized doctor. Murray lost his job and resented Hayes but didn't dare to say anything, so he had to accept his fate. Hayes is the "good brother" of the President of the United States, and such a person is definitely not provoked by a small person like him, and it should not be difficult for him to disappear from the world casually.
The rehearsal went very easily. Jackson showed a high standard. He and Hayes' song "Save the Earth" drew applause. In fact, part of it was Hayes who shouted dry mouth, and Jackson used lip-to-talk. Because of Hayes's voice, people couldn't hear it. This song will also be one of the finale tracks.
There was also someone in charge of this rehearsal, and the person in charge was none other than Hollywood director Peter Borg. He has already decided to make a documentary film, "Jackson's Last Concert". In addition to Jackson, the protagonist of this movie is Hayes. He has consulted Hayes, and in addition to telling the story of Hayes and Jackson's friendship, the film will also publicize Hayes's romance. Back in Hollywood, Peter Borg was the one who knew the insider. The films of Hayes, Taylor, and Gao Tongxuan, which were filmed in Hollywood a year ago, will also be edited into this movie. It can be said that Hayes is the male number one in the movie.
The documentary already had a big gimmick as soon as filming began, and it is expected to be released next year.
In the evening, Jackson arrived at Hayes's house.
The Chinese medicine has been prescribed, but it is very difficult to get Jackson to drink the Chinese medicine, just smelling the smell, Jackson is about to cry, and it is more difficult to make him drink the medicine than to coax the child. In the end, Hayes didn't let him be a child's godfather, and Jackson poured the whole bowl of medicine in one go.
By 10 o'clock in the evening, Jackson had no sleepiness as usual.
"Chuck, this Chinese medicine has no effect." Jackson said depressedly.
"Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to the body, and the immediate effect is harmful to the body, otherwise why would I let you stop using tranquilizers. I'm ready, it's the movie I just rented. Let's watch a movie together. Hayes said.
"Isn't watching a movie more and more spiritual? What movie is this? Jackson asked.
"In the Mood for Love" by Wong Kar-wai of China, you will like it. I drank three bottles of Red Bull last time before I watched it with Tongxuan. Hayes sighed.
Halfway through the movie, Jackson fell asleep
[Dedication]