Chapter 034: Draft Night
It's June 20th, and the 2009 NBA Draft is less than five days away.
"Kayce, tomorrow's ticket has been booked for you, can I arrange a hotel for you?" Chapman has been helping Li Ze run the draft during this time, and now he has completely completed this matter.
"The hotel is not needed, Britney should pick me up to stay with her, are you really sure the Clippers will choose Griffin?" Li Ze asked curiously.
"Of course, this is the news that I spent a lot of money to inquire about, and it is said that Dunleavy and the general manager also quarreled over this matter, and finally the boss stepped forward and directly finalized Griffin."
Chapman smugly recounted his inside scoop.
"Dunleavy Sr. is a nice guy, seriously, I do love life in Los Angeles, is there any news from the Grizzlies?" Li Ze sighed and asked.
"It's hard to say, but they might pick Tabit or they might pick you, but Presti called me, and even if the Grizzlies pick you, he can handle it."
Hearing this, Li Ze also knew in his heart, basically this matter was settled, and the Thunder team would choose him!
"So be it, you've worked hard for this time, and I guess you'll have to trouble you to help you look at the contract at that time." Li Ze expressed his gratitude to his agent, after all, this is a friendly service.
"It's a trivial matter, I have professionals here, and your rookie contract shouldn't be complicated, there is a high probability that you will sign a 3+1, don't forget to go to New York and record your single here at Big Machine Records!"
Chapman was afraid that Li Ze would pigeon himself again, so he hurriedly reminded him.
"Don't worry, Britney is more concerned about this matter than you, and I won't forget it this time." Li Ze waved his hand, ready to continue to go to the library to read books and enjoy his comfortable campus life.
When Li Ze arrived in New York the next day, he was picked up by James Harden, along with his good brother DeRozan.
"Kayce, you're finally here, we're not having fun at all these days without you!" Harden extended a warm welcome to Li Ze's arrival.
Li Ze stepped forward to bump fists with the two of them, and today was the day for him to get together with his superficial brothers.
"Didn't that guy Griffin take you out with you? New York is no stranger to him! Li Ze didn't believe that these people stayed in the hotel every day.
"That guy only likes white girls, and he can't get excited at all when he goes out with him." Harden complained about Griffin's tastes like Lee.
"Okay, I'll lead the way in the evening, considering Stephen Curry's baby face, I'll take you to a private venue, don't worry, your favorite hot girl is enough!"
James - big belly lover - Harden said that Li Ze is his good brother, DeRozan looked at Harden who kept falling out of discipline, and his heart was speechless for a while.
The nightlife in the Big Apple is colorful, and Li Zelai's venue is run by a partner of the Dutton family, and he has super VIP treatment here.
After the surface brothers came here, they were completely relaxed, and they were holding tons and tons of wine.
"Stephen, have you negotiated with the New York side? Don't be surprised tomorrow. Li Ze looked at Curry, who had a low head drink, and asked about the draft.
"No problem, New York will definitely choose me, and my wishes have always been clear, and there will be no accidents."
Curry replied with a smile that his dad has always been helping him with activities, and he has also shown his willingness to see himself, basically everyone will give some face, after all, he is not the first in line.
"That's good, next time you come to New York, this is your home field, you have to treat us well!" Li Ze immediately raised his glass and motioned for everyone to do a job for Curry.
"I'm supposed to go to Los Angeles, my agent has already informed me, but unfortunately Kayce you won't be there in the future, so I can't get excited at all!"
Griffin raised his glass to Li Ze while holding a white girl's paper.
"Los Angeles is a great place, but there are a lot of old guys in the Clippers locker room, so take care of it yourself!" Li Ze instructed, and then clinked glasses with Griffin.
"Okay guys, let's stop talking about those things, it's time to get high, let's get high!" Harden was already a little drunk and confused, and he started screaming with a big belly chick in his arms.
Tonight is the last indulgence, even DeRozan sang and danced along, and Li Ze and his superficial brothers were directly hilarious until dawn.
When Li Ze woke up in Britney's house, it was already the afternoon of the next day, rubbed his swollen head, and then slowly got up and observed the inner room.
"Good guy, the blonde sweet girl is really a little rich woman, this is too close to Central Park!" Li Ze was a little entangled in his heart, feeling that he was developing a little in the direction of the soft rice king.
"Did you wake up, I was almost exhausted yesterday, why did you drink so much!" Britney came to Li Ze's side in loose pajamas.
"I promise this is the last time, the house is amazing, it must be beautiful to see the night view here!" Li Ze hurriedly changed the topic.
"Hehe, in fact, I also prepared a little surprise for you, I have redesigned the bathroom, do you want to go and see it together." The blonde sweet girl hooked her finger at Li Ze.
"Of course, Your Highness Princess, I can't wait." Li Ze hugged Britney and walked slowly to the bathroom.
The ball control technique can not only practice the big ball, but also the small ball, and it is another high-intensity confrontation, and finally Li Ze finished the game refreshed, and the confrontation of the blonde sweet girl still has to be practiced, and physical fitness is her shortcoming.
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On June 24th, Li Ze received his family, and the Dutton family came today.
"I miss you guys, Lee and Joanna, how is the family doing? Every time I call, you say it's okay! Li Ze stepped forward and hugged his adoptive father and adoptive mother.
"Everything is fine at home, the Indian reservation is still the same old as it used to be, and I'll fix them." Lee Dutton is still the same tough old guy and doesn't know what compromise is.
"Don't listen to him, it's not that serious at all, Daniel's real estate company has already given in, and the reservation will be reconciled in the end, don't talk about these things, congratulations, Kayce, you are really our pride!"
Li Ze saw that Joanna didn't want to say more, so he changed the topic, he knew that he couldn't help, so he could only keep the kindness in his heart.
"Jamie is our pride, Attorney General, you will definitely succeed in the election!" Li Ze immediately praised his brother.
"Haha, Roy is the pillar of the family, Kayce, congratulations, I always thought you would go the music path!" Jamie shrugged and immediately turned the conversation back to Roy.
"Alright, Beth has just returned from London, let's go home first, and then talk slowly." Roy is the most stable child in the Dutton family, and he will take care of everyone's emotions.
"Let's go, Kayce, let's go eat first, we're all hungry!" Beth immediately gave Li Ze a look and signaled to discuss the family's affairs later.
In the evening, Roy, Jamie, and Beth told me in detail what happened at home, and Li Ze lost sleep this night.
"It seems that you have to plan the music in advance, so that the money ability can solve the problem!"
On June 25th, Li Ze relied on the B-level functional drink of the dream space, and was directly resurrected with full blood, still full of vitality, the Dutton family has changed into formal clothes, today is the draft meeting, and the whole family accompanies Li Ze in the small green house to wait for the draft results.
"Nervous? You don't have to worry about family affairs, Manchester United has started to make money, and our funds are fine at the moment! Beth walked up to Li Ze and whispered.
"There's nothing to be nervous about, the draft results have already come out, in fact, I also have some small plans, and I can alleviate some of the financial pressure in two years." Li Ze glanced at Joanna before explaining to Beth.
"You go about your business first, Anne and Britney should be almost there, I'll help you pick them up first." Beth patted Li Ze on the shoulder and turned away directly.
New York, Madison Square Garden, there are a lot of Knicks fans at the scene today, of course, there are a lot of reporters on the scene, how to say that the NBA is also a small hot spot, and media people are doing the work of chasing hot spots.
"Everyone in your family is in too good shape, and it looks oppressive." Britney whispered to Beth.
"I think it's okay, what, you're more nervous than Kayce today?" Beth teases the blonde sweetie, who immediately gives her a blank look.
Anne and Joanna were chatting together, and they didn't know what they were talking about, Li Ze silently observed the situation at the scene, and when he saw the apparent brothers coming in, he went over to say hello.
When David Stern walked into the main stage, the scene suddenly became noisy, and Li Ze also saw the media of the Celestial Empire at this time.
The broadcaster kept giving the camera to Griffin, Thabitt, and Li Ze, all three of whom were popular candidates for the first pick!
After David Stern's brief speech, the staff handed him the envelope, and Li Ze noticed that Griffin was a little nervous right now.
Stern methodically opened the envelope and read directly into the microphone:
"The first pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Clippers selected a forward from Ohrahhoma University, Blake Griffin."
Griffin breathed a sigh of relief, immediately hugged his family, and took a group photo on stage.
Stern is optimistic about Griffin, after all, the style of the ball is more likely to attract the audience.
"The Memphis Grizzlies picked the second pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft, a center from the University of Connecticut, Hashim Thabit."
Li Ze breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he didn't want to go to Memphis.
"The third pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder chose a forward from UCLA, Kayce-Li."
"Luckily, nothing went wrong!"
Li Ze's heart was relieved, he first hugged his family, then waved to the brothers on the surface, and finally walked on the stage.
Li Ze, who was wearing a hat, smiled and took a photo with President Stern, and his NBA basketball career officially began at this moment!