304. Buckley's Choice
Speaking of TNT, we have to mention the former owner of the Eagles, and of course Ted, who still retains a small symbolic stake? Turner. This noted sports TV station is the original Ted? Turner single-handedly founded TBS's channel, which was later merged with TBS into Time Warner.
For the new year's league draft, TNT specially sent Charles? Barkley and Kenny? Smith, the gold medal partner, is more intriguing is that TNT itself has some connections with the Hawks, and these two commentators have an incense relationship with the Rockets, of course, it is difficult to say whether Barkley's incense is right or negative.
The 2005 draft lottery turned out to be a soap opera, and the Houston Rockets, who originally made the playoffs, were lucky enough to get a first-round pick that originally belonged to the Warriors and then fell to the Hawks because of the trade before the draw, and finally luckily won the first pick. Although this series of changes is not as legendary as the 1982 Los Angeles Lakers who won the championship as the champion, it also made many Rockets fans and team managers sigh that "the pie hit Dawson".
As a result, Charlotte Bobcats, a rookie with the lowest regular season record in the league, had to lament that their luck was a little worse, and they were still a list of signs.
On the contrary, everyone's perception of the Hawks is very complicated, not only feeling that someone has taken a top pick to the point of vomiting blood, but also has to admit that Atlantans really have the favor of God in the dark, and the ninth place in the East actually drew Tanhua, which is really lucky.
There is not much suspense in the next signings, and they are listed in reverse order of the regular season results, but the teams may have some moves in private. But the possibility of a high-ranking signing deal is not very likely.
David? Stern stood at the front desk with a red face as usual. This year's draft day attention has made another breakthrough. This is Uncle Si's happiest, of course, there is also the credit of the Spurs and Pistons, because just a few days ago, Uncle Si was also caught in the haze of the NBA Finals for the first time in history with declining ratings. It was the 2005 draft day that made it so remarkable.
The broadcast camera frequently switched to the guests present, and the topic of Lao Jiang was naturally the most favored by the camera, which made Sir Charles pout, "To be honest, my first impression of the new directors of the Eagles is not good. ”
Kenny? Smith smiled, "Because he took Yao from the rocket?" ”
"No, I'm more optimistic about AJ's future, more confrontational, more powerful in the low post, the key is that the ass is big enough.". Barkley smiled slightly, and raised an eyebrow. "I don't have much affection for anyone the old man in the alliance likes."
"Nope! No! I like Yao even more! He has a soft touch and an incomparable height, and Yao's footsteps are also amazing. I believe that with AJ, you are just out of sympathy for your kind, and I think the Eagles chose Jiang very wisely, and it is definitely a good idea to trade AJ for Yao. ”
Barkley shook his head like a rattle, "AJ is a rookie, Yao has been working hard for three years, this deal is barely equivalent, and it is complete idiocy to trade a first-round pick for a 24-place pick in the first round." ”
The two were talking, and the draft at Madison Square Square over there had begun. Stern began announcing the 2005 No. 1 pick.
The Hawks' representative handed in the selection, which was actually the Houston Rockets' choice.
"The top pick in the 2005 NBA Draft is ......", Uncle Si glanced at the audience, "Andrew? Bogut! ”
"Sure enough, ......", Jiang Qi sighed softly in the audience, and at the same time did not forget to spread his hands to Xibodu, signaling the result he guessed.
"It's a smart choice!" , Sir Charles agreed with the Rockets' choice, "They don't need to have a headache for Yao's thin upper body strength, having such a big guy on the inside is enough for the Rockets to upgrade their interior line, you must know that this guy also has the feel and vision of a European center, and at the same time is more adapted to Millican's way of playing, plus Al? Jefferson, Houston fans can look forward to more in the new season. ”
This time, Kenny? Smith did not refute him, indeed, judging from the current wind direction, Bogut is the most favored big man by the "experts" this year. Jefferson, a guy who is also well-versed in the No. 4 and No. 5 positions, can form an extremely anticipated match on paper, no matter who is in the high post and who is in the low post, both of them have mid-range shots, both have back-to-basket attacks, and both have low-post singles, and they all have a certain ability to respond...... Barkley's words may represent the sentiments of many people.
Immediately afterwards, the Bobcats of last year's second family appeared again in the top position.
Jiang Qi whispered in Thibodeau's ear, "I'm sure they'll choose Raymond?" Felton. ”
Sure enough, next David? Stern's name confirms this.
Raymond? Felton is the main point guard who eventually won the NCAA championship in North Carolina, he has extraordinary talent, the 1.85-meter-tall Felton has an arm span of 1.94 meters, and the bounce is amazing, and what is even more terrifying is that his 100-meter speed reaches 10.8 seconds, which can even be compared to the answer Iverson.
The most important thing is that he is from the famous North Carolina, and Charlotte is in North Carolina, as for the invisible speaker behind the Bobcat, Jordan God, he is quite sensitive to the two keywords of North Carolina and quality man, you must know that Kwamei, who ranks first on the parallel goods list? Brown is a man of all qualities, from strength to speed to bounce, Kwame? Brown's physical measurements are jaw-dropping.
Physical test data is really a good and bad frame of reference for the draft, because before entering the league, no one can see the future of a rookie player, even like Adam? A giant like Morrison ended up losing in the league, so physical talent has become the most important criterion for the team's system and coaching staff to measure players.
From this point Delong? Both Williams and Felton have an advantage over Paul, as their stats will both dazzle the uniforms.
However, when the Eagles were selected for third place, Thibodeau clenched his fists and shouted "yes", and David? Stern shouted "Chris? Paul".
"The Bobcats must have asked Michael before picking the rookie, they took a big risk by selecting Raymond, I bet." , Barkley laughed.
Kenny? Smith asked Barkley, "If you had to pick a point guard, who would it be?" ”
"Delon, of course? Williams! ”
"I knew you'd choose your own kind!" (To be continued......)