On June 28, 2007, in the theater of Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA, the annual draft was under the global media attention.

This year's draft is considered to be a very good year for the quality of the draft and has also caught the attention of most teams in the league.

Texas State University graduate Kevin Durant is the favorite to be the top pick in this year's draft, and the Miami Heat, who have the top pick, have naturally become the envy of everyone.

Kevin Durant was the All-American Collegiate of the Year in '07, and he swept all the big honors of this year's NCAA year.

Standing at 6-foot-10 Kevin Durant with long arms, he's considered a talented player who could spark a revolution in the No. 3 position.

However, the thin Kevin Durant is of course also worried by many people, after all, the NBA is a stage for macho men, and Kevin Durant, who is so thin that he is so thin, is doubted whether he can adapt to the physical confrontation in the NBA.

Therefore, physical reasons are arguably the only thing limiting Kevin Durant's draft prospects this year.

However, even so, Kevin Durant is still considered the top pick this year.

In addition, Pat Riley, the general manager of the Miami Heat, who has the No. 1 pick, said that if there is a chance to get Durant, then he will never let it go.

Obviously, the Miami Heat now have the No. 1 pick, and almost everyone believes that Kevin Durant will definitely be the top pick.

Speaking of which, the ownership of this year's champion lottery has once again become everyone's after-dinner conversation.

This requires a mention of the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls' swing has been going on for several years, and in so many years, too many stupid tricks have appeared on the Bulls. And they've lost too many quality picks as a result.

In the last few years. What kind of people did the Chicago Bulls get? Stackhouse? Ben Gordon? Wait a minute. These are not the players who can make the Bulls rise at all.

And under many faint moves, the Bulls have lost the capital that has risen in recent years.

Last year's No. 1 pick, the Raptors were acquired from the Chicago Bulls through a previous trade.

And this year's No. 1 pick, the Miami Heat, was obtained from the Chicago Bulls through the original Udy trade.

It can be said that this is a situation that makes everyone laugh and even stop talking.

Obviously, the Bulls' stupid move allowed them to create a first-round pick for the Raptors and Heat, which caused a lot of shock in the NBA league.

The Raptors used the No. 1 pick in last year's draft to acquire Laureus North High School star Greg Oden. This allowed the Raptors to strengthen their interior line, and finally achieved 2 consecutive championships.

And the Miami Heat also got the top pick this year, coupled with its own 8th and 22nd picks in the draft, obviously, everyone thinks that as long as Pat Riley grasps it well, then the rise of the Miami Heat seems to begin.

In fact, for Pat Riley, the reason why he agreed to send Bosh with All-Star potential back then was also because he set his sights on the rookie class of '07.

And now. Speaking of which, Pat Riley was slightly disappointed. This rookie is not as rookie as he thought he would be in 96.

However, the fact that the Bulls got a first-round pick for him still made Pat Riley more satisfied, after all, trading a Bosh and two years for a first-round pick and two other first-round picks is also a success.

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Obviously, everyone thinks that the eventual rise of the Miami Heat is only a matter of time, after all, Riley has always been known for his good vision.

In the midst of everyone's anticipation, the draft meeting entered the official session under Stern's chairmanship.

The announcement of the champion lottery made everyone feel excited, but it was expected.

Kevin Durant, the top pick in the '07 draft, a draft player from Texas State University, is six feet 10 inches tall.

When Kevin Durant pulled out the hat with the Miami Heat logo from his arms, everyone understood that the Heat and Durant should have reached a consensus in advance.

Heat fans are extremely excited about the team's acquisition of Kevin Durant, and it is clear that the addition of a champion may be able to make them rise completely.

You know, Wu Di's youth is an example, obviously, everyone is looking forward to seeing whether Durant is likely to become a superstar of the new generation of the NBA.

After the Heat made their choice, it was the Hawks' turn to pick with the second pick, with ElHorford being drafted behind Durant......

For Wu Di and Chinese fans, what they want to see more is whether Wu Yu and Yi Jianlian and others are likely to be selected, and if so, their names will appear in the first place.

Speaking of which, Wu Di's popularity is too high, and Wu Yu, as Wu Di's younger brother, is naturally extremely exposed at this year's draft.

Considering Wu Di's magic, everyone expects to see what kind of performance his younger brother can play when he joins the NBA.

According to the draft predictions, Wu Di's personal ability can only allow him to be selected at the end of the first round or the second round, and as for his template, the draft network gives Rashad Lewis.

According to physical measurements, Wu Yu is 6 feet 9 inches tall, and his technical characteristics are good at shooting three-point shots.

What restricts his draft prospects is that Wu Yu came into contact with basketball late, and the problem of basic skills may become a constraint on his development.

However, judging from Wu Yu's season in the CBA, he is completely a trustworthy scorer on the offensive end.

Speaking of which, Wu Di felt that Wu Yu's talent was very high, after all, he knew his younger brother.

Wu Di even felt that if he hadn't been favored by the perfect system and not favored by Doug Collins, then it might not have been possible for him to enter the NBA back then.

However, Wu Yu was able to become a member of this year's draft with his own ability, which is enough to prove that his talent is better than Wu Di.

Moreover, Wu Yu came into contact with basketball so late, and he was able to play a good professional table. That's the best proof of that.

According to draft rumors. Many teams have shown a strong interest in Wu Yu. However, these teams did not promise to select Wu Yu in many picks.

Obviously, this is all on the sidelines, after all, it is very risky to choose Wu Yu.

Of course, under this wait-and-see plan, many general managers are completely hoping to bet on Wu Yu with a second-round pick.

The draft is in full swing, and this year's Raptors have a 43rd overall pick in the second round, but he has no intention of selecting Wu Yu.

Wu Di felt that if Wu Yu could not be chosen. Then the Raptors won't give him a chance either.

After all, the brutality of the NBA is there for all to see.

Yi Jianlian was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 6th pick in the first round, which is quite surprising, because according to previous draft predictions, Yi Jianlian has no good chance of being selected with such a high pick.

However, it can be seen that the Milwaukee Bucks are obviously making a gamble, after all, the success of Chinese players in the NBA is in everyone's eyes.

Yao Ming has played in the NBA for five seasons, averaging 20+10 per game, and he is considered the future No.1 in the center position. And Wu Di is even worse. After winning two championships, he has completely established himself as the ruler of the league.

As for the Memphis Grizzlies' main point guard, Xu Yidong. Not long ago, he reached a five-year, 50 million contract with the Grizzlies, which is a very good result.

Perhaps the experience of Wang Zhizhi and Battle has left regrets in the NBA, but it has to be said that Chinese players are very successful in the NBA league.

Therefore, this year, as a draft year for Chinese players to participate, many teams still want to bet on Chinese players.

Speaking of which, in this year's draft, there are many Chinese players participating in the draft, among which Sun Yue, who plays for Beijing Aoshen, is one of the players who has attracted much attention.

Sun Yue is 6-foot-8 inches tall, but his position is point guard, which is extremely interesting.

You must know that before the emergence of Wu Di and Xu Yidong, China's outside players were completely untenable in the NBA.

Now, Sun Yue can be said to be quite a talented one, and the website on the US side sees Sun Yue as a player who has the potential to become a player of the type of Magic Johnson.

But as for how high it can be, that's a question.

However, according to this year's draft predictions, it is only a matter of time before Sun Yue is selected, and as for the number of picks in which selection, it is unknown.

It can be said that in this year's draft, in addition to Yi Jianlian, who has been selected, Sun Yue and Wu Yu are the most likely to be selected.

Under everyone's attention and expectations, the results of the selection of draft picks one by one were revealed.

Wu Yu's failure to appear in the lottery selection as expected is not unexpected, after all, he does not have particularly good conditions for the league team to skip other talents to choose him.

When it was the Orlando Magic's turn to choose, Wu was finally picked.

In this year's draft, the Magic held the 28th pick in the first round.

For Wu Di, when he saw Wu Yu being picked up by the Magic team at the end of the first round, his heart could be said to be quite unexpected.

You know, the Magic team and the Raptors have always been imaginary opponents in the playoffs, and now, when Wu Yu arrives at the Magic team, doesn't it mean that the two brothers may become opponents in the playoffs?

However, Wu Di is still happy that Wu Yu can be selected, after all, this can prove that Wu Yu is quite a good potential rookie.

After Wu Yu, Sun Yue was also selected.

Sun Yue was selected by Old Man Joe's Charlotte Bobcats, and obviously, Sun Yue came to the Bobcats completely to serve as a substitute for Chris Paul.

In fact, the Bobcats' choice this time did not allow them to get Sun Yue immediately.

Because Sun Yue and Ao Shen have contract problems, and the Bobcats selected him, all they got was a signing right.

However, no matter what, Sun Yue can be selected, which is a better result.

When Sun Yue and Wu Yu were selected, the draft had come to an end.

The Toronto Raptors were selected with the 43rd pick, and when it was the Raptors' turn to choose, Wu Di instructed Wu Jiao to choose Oakley's son, Richmond Charles.

Charles Jr. is only 19 years old this year, and after not seeing him for a year, Charles's height has not changed. But the body is much stronger.

Sophomore season at Ohio State. Charles Jr. is averaging 5.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.

Such a table made Wu Di understand. Charles Jr. is clearly transforming into a rebounding monster.

Of course, Charles Jr. can have today's development, and it is Wu Di's rebounding monster card that plays a certain role.

At this year's draft, Charles Jr.'s draft prospects weren't great.

After all, as an interior lineman, Charles Jr.'s height is insufficient, and his skills are really rough, plus his defensive ability is average, so to speak. The chances of Charles Jr. being selected are not particularly high.

And the reason why Wu Di chose Charles Jr. is because of the relationship with Oakley.

And the most important thing is the potential of Charles Jr., Wu Di feels that if Charles Jr. can focus on exercising his rebounding and defense, then his growth ceiling is still quite high.

It can be said that Wu Di values the strong body of Charles Jr., which is a kind of capital after all, which can allow him to gain a foothold in the NBA.

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After the end of the draft, the NBA gradually entered a new peak of attention.

Player contract extensions and the opening of free agency markets are one of the biggest highlights of the NBA summer.

In the free market in '07, there were a lot of players in the spotlight.

Most of the teams in the league have been involved in free agency this year. It can be said that this year is a peak period for the free market. A lot of superstars, as well as some of the league's best players, have contract issues.

Wade's Nuggets, James' Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant's Lakers, Pierce's Celtics, Anthony's Grizzlies, Arenas' Wizards, etc., have all entered a turning point in the development of a team.

However, it is the New Jersey Nets that really attracts attention.

The Nets, who have Carter, Kidd and Jefferson, have suffered two straight playoff losses, which has led them to face a final disintegration.

Many people are paying attention to what kind of outcome awaits the Nets' Big Three.

With the opening of free agency, teams around the league have begun to bolster themselves in order to remain competitive for the new season.

The Los Angeles Lakers haven't made much of a move this year, after all, their team salary space is high enough, but the Lakers have made reinforcements.

The Lakers' reinforcements are mainly aimed at the rotation lineup, and obviously, this is also to strengthen their competitiveness in the bench position.

Although this year's free market has been surging in a big way, everything seems to be in order.

There are no particularly surprising circumstances, the stars are renewing their contracts, and the only transfers are just some out-of-fashion stars or some fringe players.

About a week after the free agency market opened, the Nets finally surfaced.

The Nets have put all three of them on free agency, and it's clear that the Nets are ready to give up the trio altogether.

The current situation of the Nets is that there is no non-sale, no MVP.

Even though Kidd and Carter are good enough and are superstars in the league, the two men have parted ways.

Moreover, the Nets clearly have no intention of keeping the two of them.

When they got the news from the Nets, the rest of the league was also excited, which gave them hope of getting Carter and getting Kidd.

You must know that although the Nets have not played as expected in the past two years, the Big Three still have the ability.

After Carter left the Toronto Raptors, in his two seasons with the Nets, his personal performance can be said to be remarkable. In his first season, Carter, who partnered Kidd, was able to contribute 24.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists to the Nets, and he is still an All-Star caliber player.

However, to his helplessness, the Nets' first year of playoff journey was hit and ultimately missed the championship.

In his second season, which was just this season, Carter had only 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists in the regular season, which was not as good as the first year. And, more importantly, the Nets didn't even make it to the Eastern Conference finals.

Obviously, this is why Carter will have an idea.

In fact, if people's high expectations of the Big Three are put aside, Carter's performance is actually quite good.

Close to the table with an average of 20+5+5 per game, this is exactly the star standard of a shooting guard. Arguably. Carter's abilities are still there.

As for Kidd. Kidd is the most well-rounded player in the league, and he has the most triple-doubles on an active roe, which reflects how good Kidd is.

In his two seasons with Carter, Kidd was able to contribute 13.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.1 assists, and 12.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 9.8 assists, respectively. Such Kidd can be called the most well-rounded defender in the league, and he is even the best player in the league.

However, what is puzzling is that Carter and Kidd seem to have a tacit understanding when they are together. But when you really play and want to win, it always seems so hard.

Therefore, it can be said that it is only a matter of time before the two people go their separate ways.

And now, when the Nets decided to put the two on the shelf, it immediately caused a lot of turmoil in the NBA.

Eighteen teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and others, have made tracking offers for the two.

This situation is not surprising, after all, the two still have the strength of an all-star.

In fact, what makes Wu Di concerned is that it has been rumored recently that Carter will join the Orlando Magic and Maddie to join forces. This will obviously cause changes in the shape of the East and even the whole Union.

In everyone's expectations, the final belonging of the two people still has a result.

First up is Jason Kidd. As the big brother of the Nets, Kidd's departure means that the Nets are completely in a rebuild.

It was the Dallas Mavericks who got Kidd, and that's where Kidd's career began.

As for Carter, Carter's trade result was a surprise to the league.

On July 20, the Nets and Orlando Magic completed a trade, and Carter was sent to the Magic.

It is worth mentioning that among the trade chips obtained by the Nets, there is Wu Yu, who was just selected by the Orlando Magic this year.

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Carter's trade has made waves around the world, and fans feel incredible.

Because, after the deal was made, the Magic were clearly the strongest team in the league, and there was no one.

Although O'Neal is slightly old, after Carter joined, the Magic team completely formed a new ultimate triumvirate such as O'Neal, Carter, and Maddie.

Regardless of whether O'Neal is really a little old, one thing is for sure, this big three is definitely stronger than the big three of the Nets.

Carter's trade was not very popular with many people, because it was the most intuitive manifestation of the superstar huddle, and although it was a trade, many people still felt that it was unfair to other teams.

Surprisingly, though, the league eventually got the deal through.

The Orlando Magic are considered the favorites to win next season, and at the same time, the Magic are also considered the biggest enemies of the Toronto Raptors to win three consecutive championships.

In fact, this is exactly what Wu Di cares about.

After the Raptors won two championships, Wu Di, who got a break and relaxation, began to think about the new season.

Wu Di's goal for himself is to win three consecutive championships, which is Wu Di's biggest consideration and greatest hope at this stage.

Three consecutive championships mean that the Raptors will become another dynasty team after the Lakers, so Wu Di can be said to be extremely hopeful in his heart to achieve this achievement.

However, Wu Di knows that it is obviously not easy to win three consecutive championships.

Because there are so many aspects to consider, the form of the players, the mentality, the squad issues, etc., are all factors that hinder the third consecutive championship.

And, another aspect worth considering is that if the Raptors want to win three consecutive championships, they must go through the same hurdle as other teams.

That said, potential opponents for the Raptors in the new season are something they should be concerned about.

Now, after the Carter trade is completed, it means that the Orlando Magic have formed the ultimate lineup, which guides Orlando to be strong, and thus restricts the difficulty of other teams to break through from the East.

Wu Di feels that if he faces a Magic team with three All-Stars Carter, Maddy and O'Neal, it is obviously difficult for the Raptors to rely on the ability of the previous two seasons to win the first round of the series.

As everyone discussed after the deal was made, the Magic became the favorites to win the championship.

And Wu Di also has this idea, after all, the current lineup of the Magic team is too strong, which breaks the balance in a certain way.

"Although Orlando has not won any championship trophies, I have to admit that it is more famous than the Toronto Raptors who won two championships."

It's hard to tell whether it's sarcasm or compliment.

In short, one thing is for sure, not only the outside world, but also the Raptors will also regard the Magic team as the biggest enemy in the new season.

As for the Western team, it is not actually too much pressure.

After all, if any team can make it out of the West, they will only face the Magic in the Finals.

The pressure is obviously on Eastern teams, as teams that are expected to make the playoffs are likely to face the Magic in the first or second round.

This is obviously a very big challenge.

After the Magic trade was completed, the turmoil was quite large.

And the happiest are Carter and Maddie.

Cousins playing together may not have been what they had expected.

However, now, they have each experienced a lot, and after seeing some things clearly, Carter and Maddie have the opportunity to play together, which is obviously the happiest for both of them.

Maddie said in an interview that after Carter's arrival, the Magic's roster can become more flexible.

Because, in the game, after Carter and Maddy are on the court at the same time, and Van Gundy only needs to field a qualified starter, as for the position, it is not worth considering.

Maddie and Carter can play multiple positions, they play together, and the Magic obviously want to have one of the best backcourts in the league.

Although I don't know if Carter and Maddy's backcourt combination is the first in the league, it is certain that in terms of popularity, this pair definitely surpasses other outside combinations.

O'Neal is actually quite happy because he will have two super defenders as teammates at the same time, which completely allows him to play the rest of his career in Orlando with peace of mind.

Of course, at his age, with Carter and Maddie as helpers at the same time, his confidence in winning the championship is obviously even stronger.

Carter's defensive ability may not be top-notch in the league, but he is definitely a very good defensive player.

The addition of Carter will allow the Magic team to have a player who is not particularly at a disadvantage against Wu Di, which also frees Maddie from a large number of dù and allows Maddie to focus more on the offensive end.

Obviously, everyone understands that the Magic team will be able to not be at a disadvantage in the confrontation with the Raptors after getting Carter.

Therefore, it can be said that the Magic will be the biggest obstacle to the Toronto Raptors' three-game winning streak.

The emergence of this situation has led to this expectation, and as a result, fans are more looking forward to the new season.

Obviously, in the new season, the game between the Magic and the Raptors will be able to blow up the ratings.

Of course, it can't be said that the Raptors have completely lost their dominance because of the addition of Carter to the Magic team, after all, the strength of the Raptors is there, as a team that can win two consecutive championships in the past two years, the Raptors are obviously not soft persimmons.

Therefore, the contest between the Magic and the Raptors is only considered to be a five-five number.

For this deal to happen, fans are also concerned about the bargaining chips of the transaction.

In this deal, Wu Di's younger brother became a victim, although he is not a significant bargaining chip, but because of his relationship with Wu Di, he has attracted the attention of fans.

For the general manager of the Nets, he said that getting Wu Yu is what he wants, and he is optimistic that Wu Yu can become a player like Wu Di.

Although this statement is a bit official, it still makes fans look forward to Wu Yu's new season schedule.

"I didn't want to play for Orlando in the first place, they were right to trade me. OK, I'll prove myself in the new season. ”

When interviewed, Wu Yu's personality was reflected.

Outside fans also understand that Wu Yu and his brother Wu Di are obviously not players with a character, because this Wu Yu is a little arrogant. (To be continued......)