Chapter 315: 2008 Draft

Basically, the strategy for this holiday has been decided. Latin will naturally know how to operate, and in this regard, a Chen era is not as powerful as a Latin.

After Chen Jiyuan's small meeting ended, the finals soon began.

According to the historical script that Chen Jiyuan knows, there were no surprises in this year's finals. Little by little, according to the history that Chen Jiyuan knows, it is acting.

The Celtics, who have won two in a row at home, lost their third game in Los Angeles, the City of Angels. However, in the fourth game, the Celtics came to a grand finale that would go down in history. staged a storm-like reversal. Celtic's morale was at its peak in an instant.

The reversal of this game was supposed to confirm the victory of Celtic. At this time, the finals will still use a 2-3-2 system. So the fifth game is still on the home court of the Lakers. If the Lakers win three in a row on their home court without a reversal of this game, the Celtics' remaining two home courts will be dangerous.

So the 2-3-2 system in the finals is actually a bit unreasonable. Teams with home field advantage are easy to beat.

If a team with no home field advantage can win one of the first two home games of the team with home field advantage. Then it is very likely that he will take away the opponent directly with a wave of three consecutive wins. Successfully won the championship on their home turf.

Moreover, even if it can't win at the home of the team with home advantage, as long as the team without home field advantage can guarantee that it will not lose at its home stadium, the crucial fifth game, the fatal battle of Tianwang Mountain, will also occupy the home field advantage, and in this way, the team without home field advantage will be the first to win three games, and then have a psychological advantage. In this way, the chances of winning the championship will also be very high.

That's why the home system of the finals has become 2-2-1-1-1.

This year's Celtics took the lead with a score of 3-1 over the Lakers, and then after losing Game 5, the Celtics, who returned to their home court, mercilessly lifted the championship trophy at home.

The whole of Boston was boiling. It was the Boston Celtics' 17th championship trophy. This trophy makes Boston the team with the most championships in the league. The league's two oldest giants, the Celtics and the Lakers, both have double-digit championships, and they are the only two teams in the league to have more than 10 championships. The Boston Celtics got 17. The Lakers got 14 times.

The rest of the team won the most championships with the Bulls, which is the six championships Jordan won to the Bulls in the Bulls.

This can be seen how thick the heritage of the Celtics and Lakers is.

The jubilation in Boston did not affect others. Compared to the fact that the Celtics won the championship, it is more important for those teams that are in a bad position to start the draft in a few days.

Soon, the time came for the draft, and although the Knicks entered the playoffs, they traded Guò Marbury in exchange for the Timberwolves' draft picks. So I also pay a lot of attention to this year's rookies.

The Bulls have had a lot of luck this year. With a record of 33 wins and 49 losses, he got the top pick, which is indeed a sign that people have to admire the luck of the Bulls.

The second pick was the Miami Heat. Miami has the league's biggest potential for the top pick. But it was not drawn. Last season's league record was for nothing.

The third pick was for the Timberwolves, which is a testament to good luck. It can be said that the Timberwolves are lucky, but it should be said that the Knicks are lucky. Because, the Timberwolves' record and the previous life must have improved, but the lottery order has not changed, which is simply great luck.

The bigger luck was that Chen Jiyuan had to live and die at that time, and this signing was unprotected. The Timberwolves originally said that the first three protections, if the Knicks relented and agreed, it would be over now.

said that it was over, but in fact, Chen Jiyuan couldn't choose the player that Chen Jiyuan liked this year. You know, although the players in next year's draft are all good, they are more guards. And this year, in addition to defenders, there are a few players in other positions who can become stars.

The remaining picks are, in order, Seattle SuperSonics, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Bobcats, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, Seattle SuperSonics, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics.

These are the picks for the 2008 NBA debut.

In addition to holding the 18th pick, the Knicks also have the 3rd pick. The signing of these two positions is enough for the Knicks to select two talented players, and if they can pick well at the 18th pick, they may be able to pick up the remaining treasures.

The draft was soon underway, and David Stern was still making his boring speech.

Chen Jiyuan also found an advantage of playing in the New York Knicks at the draft, that is, the draft conference was held at his doorstep, which was very convenient.

In Madison Plaza, Chen Jiyuan once again saw a lot of future superstars and rookies, and Chen Jiyuan also saw the person he was looking for, the person he liked - Kevin Love.

David Lee in the current team is not a good championship puzzle piece in Chen Jiyuan's mind. Although David Lee can often get two pairs, who would dare to claim that his two pairs are strong compared to LeFou. Lefu is a complete two-pair machine, once called a brush by others, Lefu does have the strength to become a brush.

Chen Jiyuan is very clear about the future of Lefu, and the future Lefu has developed a fairly strong three-point shooting ability, becoming a big man three-point king, and the attack distance covers half of the court. This distance is the same as Nowitzki, but Lefou's ball-holding breakthrough is not at the same level as Nowitzki. However, this kind of Lefu is already very satisfying to Chen Jiyuan.

Chen Jiyuan knows that the team's low-post offensive methods will be gradually abandoned by everyone in the future, so a team, if it wants to become stronger, it can't put the big forward and center in the low position, which takes up too much space, and the mid-range and even three-point shots will gradually become a necessary skill for interior players in the future. Gone are the days of the big shark.

In addition, Lefou's rebounding ability is also very strong, with a super high rebounding sense, first-class card skills, and a strong body, all of which provide an excellent foundation for Lefu to grab rebounds, which is also the only condition for Lefu to become the king of rebounds.

The problem is that if you choose Lefou, then you may need to wait slowly for the growth of Lefou, waiting for the best time. This is also quite a headache, Chen Jiyuan has not forgotten what Britney said in the face of those boring directors at that time, she will definitely enter the finals in five years, and Chen Jiyuan is very arrogant and said that she will definitely win the championship in five years. This is a rebuilding team, which is simply the NB blowing. Typical rebuilding teams say, "We're going to make the playoffs in five years." "That's what makes sense. However, Chen Jiyuan and they entered the playoffs in the first year, which has to make people think, is it impossible to win the championship in five years?

After choosing Lefou, whether he can enter the finals within five years is what Chen Jiyuan is most worried about now, and it is also where Chen Jiyuan hesitates. In the third round, Russell Westbrook is also a very good choice. Westbrook averaged 21 per game in his third season. 9 points 8. 2 assists, 4. The number of 6 rebounds is jù. Hit rate 44. 2%。 Such a number of Jù is already an All-Star level player. So, if the Knicks choose Russell Westbrook with the third pick, the future will be very bright as well. However, Russell Westbrook's question is whether he can cooperate well with Chen Jiyuan. Because Russell Westbrook's basic skills for inside passing are obviously not very good, Russell Westbrook can become a superstar in the league's coaxing, relying on his iron body, as well as one of the league's fastest first steps and unmatched super explosiveness. That's where he wins the league. And the ability to shoot on the outside and feed the ball to the inside is still quite lacking. This is also the reason why Chen Jiyuan does not want to choose Westbrook for the time being.

Just when Chen Jiyuan was thinking about it, the Chicago Bulls really chose Derrick Rose. And what could have threatened Rose's top spot, or rather, it wasn't a threat in the first place, but Rose and Michael Beasley were competing for the top spot.

However, it was the Bulls who held the No. 1 pick, so Michael Beasley could only be disappointed. What the Bulls need most is a backcourt player, so even if Beasley's talent is good and his body is good, he can only silently draw circles in the corner with tears. The Bulls have Lore Deng's deposit, so there is no need to choose a forward player who is more than 2 meters tall. Relatively speaking, Ben Gordon has gradually become more and more disappointed with management, which is why he chose Derrick Rose as a point guard to rebuild his backcourt.

If it is the Heat who get the plea sign this year, then the Heat will inevitably choose Michael Beasley. Beasley will be able to become the champion as he wishes.

And now, Beasley can only be the second pick, selected by the Heat.

When it came to the third pick, it was the turn of the Timberwolves, that is, the Knicks. And just now, the Knicks received a call from Chris Wallace, the general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies and vice president of basketball operations, and Chris Wallace's phone call said his trade meaning very simply and clearly.

Let the Knicks select OJ Mayo with the third pick, and then trade with their fifth pick and Damon Stoudemire. However, Chen Jiyuan did not have any idea of hiding from Damon Stoudemire at all. Therefore, Chen Jiyuan proposed to use the fifth pick plus the Grizzlies' second-round pick next year. The grizzlies were quick to agree. After all, Chris Wallace has a deep affection for OJ Mayo, which is no secret in the league. And Chen Jiyuan's request is not excessive at all, of course it will be granted.

The Knicks selected OJ Mayo with the third pick. Then with the fourth pick, the Seattle SuperSonics still chose Westbrook. Compared to Lefou, the SuperSonics need a point guard.

The Memphis Grizzlies, who were the fifth pick, chose Love.

The Clippers then picked Eric Gordon with the sixth pick.

The Milwaukee Bucks, who were the seventh pick, chose Joe Pressure Shandan. They have already released rumors that they are going to choose this parallel import. Naturally, no one robbed them. They are really attached to this kettle.

The eighth pick of the Charlotte Bobcats chose Danilo Gallinari, although Old Man Joe very much wanted to choose a backcourt player, preferably a defender, but Danilo Gallinari's excellent projection ability can help the team open up offensive space, although the team already has Gerard Wallace, but Jordan still chose Danilo Gallinari.

The New Jersey Nets, the ninth pick, chose Brook Lopez, the Nets' interior is weak, which everyone knows, and the Nets will choose a center is also expected.

The Indiana Pacers, who were the tenth pick, chose D.J. Augustin.

The eleventh Sacramento king chose Jason Thompson.

The Portland Trail Blazers, who were the 12th pick, chose Jerry Bayless.

The 13th pick of the Golden State Warriors was Anthony Randolph.

The 14th pick in the Phoenix Suns was Robin Lopez.

The 15th pick of the Philadelphia 76ers was Maris Speights.

The Toronto Raptors with the 16th overall pick chose Roy Hibbert.

The team with the seventeenth pick is the New York Knicks, who to choose in this pick, Chen Jiyuan and Latin have a headache, Latin hopes to choose Javier McGee, because now Chen Jiyuan does not even have a qualified backup center. It is necessary to find a qualified substitute for Chen Jiyuan in the center position. The Latin favorites Roy Hibbert and Robin Lopez were both chosen. The only choice is Javier McGee. However, Chen Jiyuan did not agree to choose McGee, who was synonymous with brain damage in later generations. All kinds of funny, all kinds of funny. There is a dedicated video to record McGee's comics. Chen Jiyuan resolutely would not agree to choose McGee. Chen Jiyuan said that he would choose Sergi Ibaka. Chen Jiyuan knows Sergi Ibaka's future, and he has been the king of blocks for two consecutive years, and his defensive skills are quite strong. You can play power forward or center. On this issue, Latin and Chen Jiyuan argued for a long time, and in the end, Chen Jiyuan proposed, voted to solve it, and then, Chen Jiyuan and Britney won Latin 2:1. Latin was impressed by Chen Jiyuan's scoundrels. Obediently chose Serge Ibaka. In fact, Sergi Ibaka is so low in the pick that he can't land in the NBA right away is a big reason. Ibaka is still playing for Manresa FC in Spain and has just signed a contract.

The Washington Wizards, the eighteenth pick, drafted Javier McGee. McGee is physically gifted, so he doesn't have to worry about whether or not someone chooses.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, the 19th pick, chose J.J. Hickson.

Charlotte's Bobcats, who came in 20th round, chose Alexey Akinsa.

The 21st pick in New Jersey was Ryan Anderson.

The Orlando Magic, the 22nd pick, chose Courtney Lee.

The 23rd pick of the Utah Jazz was Costa Koufus.

The player selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 24th pick is Nikola Pekovic, because the SuperSonics will not worry about landing this season, so the SuperSonics, who will definitely choose interior players, have chosen Nikola Pekovic here.

The Houston Rockets, the 25th pick, selected Nicholas Batum.

The San Antonio Spurs, who came in the 26th pick, chose George Hill, and the old man Vicky's vision is still sharp.

The New Orleans Hornets, the 27th pick, chose Darrell Arthur.

The Memphis Grizzlies with the 28th overall pick selected Dent Green.

The Detroit Pistons, who were the 29th pick, chose D. j。 whte。

The Boston Celtics with the 30th pick chose J.R. Giddens.

That's the first-round draft. And then, when it came to the second round, there were no surprises. The Knicks didn't have any picks in the second round of this year, and there were no good babies in the second round of this year. Nikolaekovic is a good player, but he didn't wait for Chen Jiyuan to choose. As for DeAndrew Jordan, Mario Chalmers and others, they are not the ideal championship puzzle pieces in Chen Jiyuan's mind. So there is no choice.

Basically, among the rookies in this section, Chen Jiyuan can get all the players he likes. I've already said hello to Kevin Love.

For coming to the Knicks to play, Love is still very acceptable, because Love went to college in Los Angeles. So, I really don't want to go to Minnesota where people can freeze to death. Although it was a little disappointing not to be able to continue playing in Los Angeles, New York was still much better than going to Minnesota. Lefu comforted himself in his heart: What more bicycles?

In this way, Chen's plan for this offseason is half realized.

Chen Jiyuan wants to take advantage of this year's offseason to make some reinforcements, and then, at least the first round will be passed next year.

Chen Jiyuan knows deeply that many things cannot be reached in one step, so there must be a little bit of perseverance. That's how it can be successful.

Chen Jiyuan never thought that he would win the championship in the first season with the Cavaliers, which was also very unexpected by Chen Jiyuan, and Parker's injury was the biggest key factor for the Cavaliers to win. It should be said that Chen Jiyuan's arrival brought some good luck to the knights.