Chapter 12: The Denver Nuggets
"Winnie the Pooh became a flower show and was selected by the Denver Nuggets!" 》
This is the news headline of June 24, 2011, and the attention of this news is comparable to the news that Kyrie Irving was elected as the top pick, as for the second pick Derrick Williams was selectively forgotten, in front of the two talented point guards, although the big man was active in front of the media, but more reporters were surrounded by Loyun and Irving, so that at the press conference after the draft, the Cavaliers and Nuggets press conference became the most lively place, The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are a little more deserted.
The news that Luo Yun was elected to the Tanhua Show was also transmitted back to China for the first time, and for a time the entire land of China was in a boil, compared with Jeremy Lin's draft experience, Luo Yun's journey is undoubtedly the attention of thousands of people, and the stars are shining along the way, looking at Winnie the Pooh who was surrounded in the spotlight in the news, all the fans who love him are greatly relieved, the little guy went to the city at the altitude of the United States, the Denver Nuggets located in the NBA Northwest Division, although the news is somewhat unexpected, But over time, most fans have come to terms with this fact, at least, one thing, Denver and Loyun are very similar!
Denver's home Pepsi Center has always presented the main tone of blue and white, and Luo Yun's favorite is also blue and white, so that everyone can see the young man in white fluttering on the court, and there is no real leader in the Nuggets team, the departure of melons is bound to make the team like a plate of loose sand, and the arrival of Winnie the Pooh will also bring a fresh blood to the team, as for the new leader that everyone is talking about. It also depends on Luo Yun's performance in his rookie season. After all, many talents are notoriously ruthless characters in the NCAA. But as soon as he entered the NBA, he hiccuped, so Winnie the Pooh still has a lot to learn.
The Nuggets management expressed enough enthusiasm for Luo Yun's arrival, and George Karl regarded this little guy as a national treasure in the team.
You know, Winnie the Pooh is the No. 1 player. Speed is his benchmark, but excellent passing vision and excellent overall vision are the foundation of his foothold, and his understanding of tactics is very thorough, as for his big heart is even more praised, it is estimated that many people remember Luo Yun's three-point shot in the NCAA Finals, if not for his decisiveness, it is estimated that this championship will miss out on UCLA.
For such a player, the Nuggets do not feel a loss in exchange for two extremely heavy chips, but the little guy can not only bring a great improvement to the team's strength and overall offense, but also save the sluggish ball market in Denver, and now all they need to do is to maximize the influence of Loyun in the city. Let him be an iconic figure for the new team.
However, after the draft, the Nuggets' management did not sit idle. Although Loyun has arrived, the team still needs to make further moves, and this day is also known as one of the most chaotic trade days in the NBA draft, with all kinds of big trades emerging one after another, and many people have maintained considerable attention to the dynamics of the Nuggets, but fortunately, no one in Denver disappointed!
On June 24, 2011, after the NBA draft ended, Denver dropped a bombshell again!
Raymond Felton was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-way trade between the Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Mavericks. The specifics are that the Nuggets sent Raymond Felton in exchange for Trail Blazers point guard Andre Miller, 2011 first-round pick No. 26 Jordan Hamilton, and a future second-round pick!
The Trail Blazers sent Miller, Rudy Fernandes, '07 rookie Petri Copperen, and a future second-round pick in exchange for Felton, the No. 57 pick in 2011; The Mavericks sent the No. 26 pick and the No. 57 pick in 2011 in exchange for the signing rights of Fernandez and Copperen.
In this way, the Nuggets' sincerity to Winnie the Pooh joining can be seen, sending Raymond away is to clear the obstacles for Loyun in the team's starting No. 1 position, and the arrival of Miller Sr. can also allow Loyun, a rookie, to learn more from his predecessors, as for Jordan Hamilton, the black boy who failed miserably in the hands of Loyun in the past, has also become one of the fixed-point three-point shooters on the Nuggets' bench, thus supplementing Denver's win and weakness outside the three-point line, after all, Loyun and Miller's three-point shots are a bit, Even Miller didn't have a three-pointer!
As for those teams that covet Luo Yun, they can only watch Luo Yun go to Denver, although they offered a very high price after the draft, but the Nuggets did not let go, just kidding, Denver was lucky to get the little bear, how could they let go.
However, the most regrettable fans are not the Lakers or the Rockets, let alone the Pistons, but the 76ers, the only boy who has been taught by the son of Philadelphia has always been a good boy in the minds of the 76ers, and Luo Yun's No. 3 jersey also made many people see the shadow of the answer back then, although he is different from AI, he is a pure point guard player, but the speed of the wind is so pleasing to the eye, but Denver is not bad, because the answer has also fought there!
Afterwards, the transactions of major teams have also broken out frequently, but these are no longer Luo Yun's business, he is now familiar with each other with the management of the Nuggets, and Winnie the Pooh's excellence also amazed them, Houston is right, the Chinese are really the best players to get along with, it seems that the Nuggets' locker room atmosphere will be much better in the future.
On June 25, 2011, Winnie the Pooh traveled to Denver with Denver management and head coach George Carr.
For a while, the transportation hub of the western United States has also ushered in a new look, after overnight arrangement, a large poster of Winnie the Pooh has appeared in the square outside the Pepsi Center, and the spontaneous fans have caused the city's traffic paralysis, if it is not for early preparation, it is estimated that this storm will last for a long time!
Denver's boss Stan Kranji looked at the grand scene in front of him, and secretly sighed in his heart, this situation has not been seen for a long time, I remember that it was the same when the melon arrived in 03, but the craziest time was the arrival of Iverson, the momentum is huge, and the madness of the fans can be described as unprecedented, but this year's little guy is not bad.
Luo Yun sat in the bus, looking at the fans who were a little crazy, and couldn't help but feel a sense of belonging, you must know that the fans are the cutest no matter when they are, they will cheer for your goal, and they will also be enthusiastic for your dunk, and these are also the feedback that the players want to give everyone.
"George, am I a big star now?" Luo Yun joked to the new coach next to him, and he didn't forget to take care of Jordan Hamilton and Kenneth Farid who arrived in Denver with him, both of whom were very good, but they were overpowered by their own limelight today!
George Carr was very satisfied with Luo Yun's performance, and sure enough, this little guy has a natural leadership temperament, although it has not been officially announced, but the kind of strength that is faintly displayed is unquestionable, but it is not clear whether the group of bastards in the locker room can be convinced.
"Of course, you're a big star, and I'm sure your Nuggets jersey will sell out of stock after your jersey launch!" Karl made no secret of his love for Loyun, and Kenneth Farid's eyes were full of envy, as for Jordan Hamilton, he had already learned Loyun's strength in the NCAA, so he was not surprised by this, this is the NBA, in the NCAA you are the main force of the team, but in the NBA you may only be able to fight for a few minutes of playing time as a substitute, which is very realistic and cruel!
"But have you figured out your jersey number, is it still the number 3?" George Carr then asked, because of the answer, many players like the No. 3 jersey very much, Iverson is the idol of countless basketball teenagers, and Luo Yun is no exception, otherwise he would not have chosen the No. 3 jersey in the NCAA.
Luo Yun was not surprised when he heard this, the jersey number is also a sign of entering the NBA, but Luo Yun already has the answer in his heart whether to use the No. 3 jersey or not!
"No, if I could, I'd like to wear back my number 7, which was the same when I was at Solbury?" The little guy replied with a smile on his face, he knew that once he gave up No. 3, it would inevitably attract some criticism, but he had already made up his mind that he would not change!
"Number 7?" George Karl bowed slightly, the Nuggets did not have No. 7 in their retirement number, Winnie the Pooh's request was not too much, and the change of jersey also indicated that he would welcome the arrival of the NBA with a new look.
Luo Yun didn't meet any other players after coming to Denver, the NBA Finals had long since ended, and most of the players had already started their own activities and business processes, so the three recruits dispersed after a brief stay with the Nuggets to wait for the official training in two weeks.
The labor dispute is still ongoing, but this does not affect Luo Yun to get a valuable rookie contract, but all this will not be officially signed until the labor dispute is resolved, and this year's players are like this!
Immediately after the end of the draft, on the third day after the draft, Nike officially announced the signing of Winnie the Pooh, and for a while Luo Yun's net worth almost soared at an explosive speed, but Kyrie Irving also signed Nike, and the two talented point guards immediately attracted the attention of countless people, and were nicknamed the two major outbreaks in 2011 by many netizens!
However, just after this lively June passed, a bombshell news shocked American society again!
On July 1, 2011, on the day of Zuihou, where the old collective bargaining agreement was still in force, the two sides held a negotiation in Zuihou, but this time they still had huge differences and could not reach any agreement.
As a result, the NBA officially entered a shutdown on July 1, 2011. (To be continued......)
PS: The name of the chapter in the previous chapter is wrong.,It's supposed to be chapter eleven.,It's estimated that it can be changed on Monday! Thank you for your understanding!