(This is today's third chapter and today's 18,000th word, there should be another chapter around 0:00 this morning, the fisherman is ready to compete for next month's monthly pass list, so I hope you can leave the guaranteed monthly pass for next month to the fisherman)

Zhuang Fei did not return to Los Angeles after arriving in Cleveland on the evening of June 28, even the big deal that shocked the world on June 28 was operated by Zhuang Fei and Kupchak in the general manager office of the Cleveland Cavaliers, such a thing is estimated to have never appeared in the history of the NBA, for Zhuang Fei, he took over the Lakers on June 25, which is a very late time, for this Laker, He needs to sort out both the internal affairs of the Lakers and the draft of the team before June 29, it can be said that such a little time is extremely tense for Zhuang Fei, but fortunately, although it is nervous, it is completed after all, and the internal affairs of the Lakers have been solved because of O'Neal's departure.

And also through the O'Neal trade he also got the player he wanted, which can be said to have completed more than half of the team's rebuilding for Zhuang Fei, and now the other half belongs to Zhuang Fei belongs to the Lakers' draft this year, this year's Lakers through the trade and their own No. 29 pick, it can be said that this team now has 4 first-round picks, and it is also the team with the most first-round picks among all teams in the NBA this year, and whether it is the No. 3 pick, the No. 17 pick or the No. 19 pick, it is not low, so this is Zhuang Fei this year in the Lakers, the draft is also an extremely important thing, at least now the Lakers have got Webb and Hill and Hardaway, but the current number of players in this team is only 9, according to Zhuang Fei's meaning, this year he absolutely needs 12 players who can play normally, so nine players are still a little far away from this goal. It's just that compared to trading O'Neal, the draft is too easy for Zhuang Fei.

The NBA's draft time started at six o'clock in the afternoon of New York time, and Zhuang Fei came to New York at 11 o'clock at noon, so it can be said that there is plenty of time, and for Zhuang Fei, he now knows that the whole United States is talking about the six-way trade he manipulated, so with the popularity of the Lakers head coach in New York, it can be said. As soon as he appeared on the street, he was immediately surrounded, so in order to avoid such a situation, Zhuang Fei wrapped himself tightly almost when he took off from Cleveland Airport, Zhuang Fei usually goes to many places in the United States without makeup, or goes to all places in the United States except New York without makeup, but to New York, he is absolutely impossible to be respected by these people for his privacy.

So in addition to coming to New York with the team to play. Zhuang Fei basically does not appear in New York except for the annual draft, even if Scarlett has been complaining that Zhuang Fei is unwilling to go back with her to see her family, Zhuang Fei has been playing haha. As soon as he came out of the New York airport, Zhuang Fei also rushed to board the RV prepared for him by Zhuang Fei's agent Chris, and he also went directly to the house prepared for him by Chris, in fact, this is also Chris's residence in New York, because he needs to supervise the new stadium in New York, so he has been staying in New York, and the new stadium built by Zhuang Fei is not far from Madison Garden, so Chris's residence is naturally not far from Madison. In this way, Zhuang Fei and Kupchak can also take a break here, and when the draft starts, they can go directly to Madison, and at this time, Chris has no one at home because he is in Atlanta.

"Zhuang, are you an acquaintance with the owner of this new stadium built next to you?" Kupchak has actually been puzzled since he boarded the car sent by Chris, because the driver of this car did not hide anything and told everything directly. They proudly told Zhuang Fei that their boss would become the owner of New York's largest sports park in the future, and that Chris lived not far from the newly built stadium.

"Well, sort of" For Zhuang Fei, he didn't want to expose this matter now. In fact, not many people know about this at present, and only a few people such as Jordan will be exposed at this time. Although it can't bring anything too fatal to Zhuang Fei, the trouble is definitely big enough.

"Zhuang, it seems that the owner of this gymnasium has a lot of plans. The New York Knicks will be difficult to do next, but judging from the situation between us and the Clippers, it may be difficult for this new team to shake the status of the New York Knicks" After getting Zhuang Fei's answer, the Lakers general manager also said with a smile after being surprised, at this time he was also looking forward to it, and now that the court has not been built, he knows that there will be an NBA team here, because whether it is the NBA owners, or the NBA president David Stern, They can't allow a place like Manhattan in New York to have a vacant top basketball stadium, which is all green dollars, of course, for the owner of this new arena is amazed, the Lakers general manager is not very optimistic, after all, the New York Knicks are too entrenched in this place just like the Lakers in Los Angeles, and the Clippers are still like a little daughter-in-law.

"Maybe the situation will be different" Facing the words of the general manager of his team, Zhuang Fei didn't care too much, but smiled and looked at the open field outside the window that was still under construction and said, and at this time, Kupchak behind Zhuang Fei looked at Zhuang Fei's back with some doubts, he didn't know why Zhuang Fei was so confident. Of course, Kupchak will not know that this arena is Zhuang Fei's even if he wants to break his head, and Zhuang Fei has always been very confident in himself, let alone playing in New York and the New York Knicks, even in Los Angeles and the Lakers.

Of course, Zhuang Fei has been observing the construction site outside the window after coming to Chris's residence, although Chris is not here now, but it is obvious that there is no chaos on the construction site, in fact, Zhuang Fei has never been here since the basketball park was built, and he has never been here to see it so carefully. And the general manager of the Lakers, Kupchak, is not as idle as Zhuang Fei, the general manager of the Lakers is really tired, starting from June 26, the general manager of the Lakers has been dealing with the O'Neal transaction after accompanying Zhuang Fei to Miami, plus accompanied Zhuang Fei to Cleveland, Zhuang Fei who was very early last night, and he slept after dealing with Hardaway's affairs, but the general manager of the Lakers is not good, although the general intention of the transaction is determined, but there are still many details, After the details are confirmed, an application will be submitted to the league, and it can be said that this matter will not be decided for a while, so the Lakers general manager almost said a few words to Zhuang Fei and fell asleep directly on the sofa at Chris's house.

However, it is obvious that Zhuang Fei came to New York for the draft at six o'clock tonight, and it is impossible to give the Lakers general manager too much time to rest, and at half past four in the afternoon, Zhuang Fei also took Kupchak to leave Chris's home and go directly to Madison Garden Plaza not far away.

And the 2004 NBA Draft officially began

"Larry, congratulations on becoming the head coach of the Boston Celtics"

Madison Garden Plaza, in the midst of the boos in the audience, Zhuang Fei looked at the new head coach of the Boston Celtics in front of him with a smile and said, and at this time, Zhuang Fei's friend also smiled and nodded, Larry Brown is a New Yorker, this boo is naturally not for him, so to speak. When Zhuang Fei brought Kupchak to Madison, the fans in New York gave the biggest boos to Zhuang Fei, but this year is different from previous years, in previous years, these fans booed Zhuang Fei at the same time, but also carried some placards that insulted Zhuang Fei, but this year, these New York fans all wore placards that were not insulting Zhuang Fei when they booed Zhuang Fei. Instead, they were all replaced to thank Zhuang Fei, and the slogans on the signs all read, 'Thank you for sending us shark (shark), of course, they naturally didn't really thank Zhuang Fei, just to disgust Zhuang Fei, after all, this year's biggest news for the American sports world or the United States is the news that Zhuang Fei sent the shark to New York for nothing, and for these fans in New York, it's not a pity that such a good material is not needed, and it is not easy to find some problems with Zhuang Fei.

"Thank you, Zhuang, but, you know, I'm under a lot of pressure right now" facing Zhuang Fei's blessing. After the defeat of the 76ers, the Boston Celtics are definitely his best chance to stabilize the NBA, and getting this opportunity is an absolute surprise for him, and he now wants to become the second head coach to win both the NBA and the NCAA championship after Zhuang Fei. And the Celtics have always been very concerned, knowing that this team can achieve his goals, but it is obvious that there is an ex like Zhuang Fei. This kind of pressure can be imagined, and it can be said that Larry Brown is now in pain and happy.

"They're all good boys, I don't think they're going to mess with you," Zhuang Fei said with a smile as he looked at the new head coach of the Boston Celtics. And after Zhuang Fei finished speaking, Larry Brown also nodded, perhaps for Larry Brown, the most gratifying thing about being able to become the head coach of the Boston Celtics is that no one among the Boston Celtics players will give him small shoes, because of his relationship with Zhuang Fei, these Celtics players are still very recognized, and none of these players seem to be as strong as Iverson of the 76ers, and Jackson, who is the only one with more character, also left with Zhuang Fei, so he wants to control this team. With his qualifications and ability, there is no problem, so he very much agrees with Zhuang Fei's words, but these players of the Celtics are a group of very good children.

As soon as Zhuang Fei came to Madison Garden Plaza, he chose to say hello to Larry Brown, which is a must-do, but for Zhuang Fei's approach, Popovich, who has been watching his teacher talk and laugh with Zhuang Fei, is itching his teeth angrily, and when Zhuang Fei left, the head coach of the Spurs also snorted coldly.

"Larry, that Chinese is definitely fake, he is not so kind, I'm afraid he is now thinking about how to deal with you in his heart" Looking at the back of Zhuang Fei leaving, Popovich was also a little dissatisfied with what Larry Brown said, and at this time, some complacent Larry Brown naturally did not care what Popovich said.

"Greg, you're thinking too much, Zhuang isn't that kind of person, and how can the Lakers deal with me without O'Neal right now? The Lakers will not have much future in the new season, Greg, your prejudice against Zhuang is too deep" Larry Brown also glanced at his disciple a little unhappily, and Popovich was a little helpless when he saw his teacher like this, and his teacher and this Chinese were too close. is also confused by this Chinese, although he recognizes his teacher's words about the Lakers in the new season has no future, but he absolutely knows that this Chinese is already calculating the entire NBA strong team at this time, I am afraid that sending O'Neal to New York for free is to use New York to deal with the Celtics, of course, at this time Popovich naturally cannot tell his guess to Larry Brown, because Larry Brown will not disbelieve and will think that he is a villain.

Therefore, Popovich's former assistant coach McBrown has always considered Popovich to be Zhuang Fei's confidant. The personalities of the two are very similar, but in fact, Popovich is really Zhuang Fei's confidant, and he really knows what Zhuang Fei is thinking

"Zhuang, I really didn't expect you to leave the Boston Celtics, but after you leave, we may have a bright future" Jerry West looked at Zhuang Fei, who had just returned from Larry Brown, and at this time, the Lakers' general manager Kupchak was a little afraid to look at Jerry West, after all, it was not his betrayal that made Jerry West feel that he was a failure in the Lakers. The godfather of the Lakers will not leave the Lakers in frustration, you must know that Kupchak has always been his extremely trusted assistant, and he has always said that Kupchak was trained as his successor, and he never thought that Kupchak would betray him, but who made Jerry West, the general manager, have such a strong desire for power in his 60s, and Kupchak, who has been the prince for nearly 20 years, if he wants to wait for Jerry West to abdicate himself, it is estimated that he will have to wait for more than ten years, and Kupchak himself will be in his sixties by then, that's a fart.

"Haha, Larry isn't an easy head coach, and your old rival Phil Jackson isn't an easy guy to deal with either. Of course, there is also the Wizards head coach next to you, it is not easy for the Grizzlies to re-enter the Finals" Facing Jerry West, who was extremely confident at this time, Zhuang Fei also said with a smile, but at this time, Zhuang Fei naturally found the strangeness of the Lakers general manager next to him, but Zhuang Fei did not say anything, the Lakers general manager is now standing behind Zhuang Fei in great pain, and Zhuang Fei seems to have the same words as Jerry West, finally after Zhuang Fei and Jerry West finished speaking, The Lakers general manager also breathed a sigh of relief and left with Zhuang Fei.

Today's draft was like in previous years. Almost all the head coaches and general managers of the league's big names are here, and I don't know when the habit started, and Zhuang Fei has also become the busiest person in the draft, I don't know when Zhuang Fei himself doesn't know, he already has so many contacts in the NBA, and it can even be said that he has gathered a group of forces around him that can change the direction of the NBA, which also makes Zhuang Fei feel a little emotional, but after saying hello to all his acquaintances and friends. The NBA draft is also about to start, and this is why Zhuang Fei and Paul and Gerard Wallace, who were sitting in the small green room, did not have time to greet him, after all, when David Stern came out at this time, there was no time for Zhuang Fei to move around.

Just like in his later years, after David Stern came out, the NBA's godfather also enjoyed the same boos as Zhuang Fei, and it can be said that the only people who could enjoy such boos at the draft in Madison Garden Square were Zhuang Fei and the NBA president, and in the face of boos, the president almost made the same action as Zhuang Fei, just smiled and waved his hand around the stands, as if enjoying glory.

"Zhuang, who do you think this year's champion will be" D'Antoni has been following Zhuang Fei like Kupchak since Zhuang Fei came to Madison Garden Plaza, as Zhuang Fei's former assistant coach, the league's recognized first disciple of Zhuang Fei, the general manager and head coach of the Wizards is also a little curious to Zhuang Fei asked, this year's champion battle is really confusing and almost everyone is guessing about the topic just like the crazy March quiz, D'Antoni is also extremely interested, Howard and Okafor are too close, It's just that to D'Antoni's surprise, Zhuang Fei said a name without thinking at all.

"It's supposed to be Okafor."

And after Zhuang Fei finished speaking, when D'Antoni wanted to ask why, David Stern also announced the candidate for this year's champion.

"In the 2004 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks chose Okafor, a 21-year-old center from the University of Connecticut" And after David Stern read out the winner, Okafor, who was sitting in the small green room, also stood up in surprise, and then stumbled to the stage, it can be said that he himself was also a little surprised, and Howard on the side was a little disappointed.

And when D'Antoni looked at Zhuang Fei with doubtful eyes, Zhuang Fei smiled again.

"The Bucks already have a potential stock, and Milicic is very good, so Okafor is a better choice for them," and D'Antoni also had some sudden realization after Zhuang Fei finished speaking.

"Zhuang, who do you think we should choose?" At this time, D'Antoni also looked at Zhuang Fei with some expectation, and at this time, Zhuang Fei looked at his former assistant coach with some deep meaning after hearing D'Antoni's words. Obviously, the purpose of his former assistant coach is not very simple, and under Zhuang Fei's gaze, D'Antoni is also a little helpless, after all, the team's boss Jordan has just retired, and now the team has negotiated a contract renewal agreement with Nash, whose contract has expired, and the team's sixth man, Crawford, has also renewed his contract with the team. But there is no doubt that the pain of Jordan's departure is quite large, this is an average of 20 points per game, who will fill such a hole? Finally, in the past two seasons, he has exercised Stoudemire has already looked a little, and this time is also the time for the Wizards to take off, who knew that there would be such a thing, so at this time he is also preparing to choose a second or third guard who can replace Jordan in the draft, after all, now the Wizards' salary space is basically locked, and they still need to renew Stoudemire's contract in the new season. In this case, he can only dig the potential from the draft, but this year's draft really makes him feel a little miserable, after all, this year is recognized as a small year, and their team's No. 24 signing is low, naturally there can be no good players, you must know that the most promising scoring guard Luke Jackson is predicted to be in the lottery area, where did he go to get the lottery area, in this case he naturally thought of Zhuang Fei.

"Zhuang. I really can't do it now, the vacancy left by Jordan's retirement is too big to make up for it" The head coach of the Wizards also said a little helplessly under Zhuang Fei's eyes, and at this time, he saw his former assistant coach like this. Zhuang Fei smiled again.

"I think Kevin Martin is good," D'Antoni was also stunned after Zhuang Fei finished speaking.

"Kevin Martin?" He seems to have such a shooting guard, but can the body mix in the NBA? It was reimbursed after another season, but when he looked at Zhuang Fei suspiciously, again. At this time, Zhuang Fei didn't say anything more, and D'Antoni was also a little disappointed, but when he thought of his previous time in the Timberwolves, the head coach of the Wizards also secretly made a decision.

While Zhuang Fei was chatting with D'Antoni, the draft on the stage continued, and after the first-round show Okafor, David Stern also took out a note again in the midst of boos.

"In the 2004 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets selected Dwyane Howard, an 18-year-old high school student from Atlanta Christian College" After David Stern's reading, the high school student also came to the stage with some disappointment, it was a pity for him to lose the first pick, but at this time it was also good for this young man to finish second.

"I'm looking forward to being paired with Arenas and we'll be a perfect inside-outside duo like Carter and Duncan at Wake Forest," the high school student, known as Garnett's second, is aiming for Duncan. But at this time, it was clear that the people below and the audience did not agree with his words, and Arenas called a combination like Carter and Duncan? Dream on. Of course, in the face of the laughter in the audience, the big boy was also a little embarrassed to touch the hat on his head, which was indeed his heart.

And after Howard, the No. 3 pick belongs to the Lakers.

"In the 2004 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Chris Paul, a 19-year-old playmaker from Wake Forest University." )