Before you know it, the draft is slowly approaching.

The 2013 draft has officially begun.

There were three people sitting in the Timberwolves' room.

Speaking of which, Su Chen has done one more thing in the past few days.

That is to poach Milosevic, the Warriors don't pay much attention to him, just a non-existent assistant coach.

Su Chen directly promised the position of chief assistant coach, and at the same time, his salary was directly tripled.

Because Su Chen plans to choose Brother Alphabet, Milosevic can train Jokic out, and he can also improve some of Brother Alphabet's offensive skills and organizational skills.

Milosevic won the championship with Su Chen last season, which can be regarded as the first step in forming his own team.

After a championship season with Su Chen, it was still relatively pleasant, and Milosevic agreed without much thought.

The three people in the room were naturally Su Chen, Milosevic, and Dennis Lindsay.

Although Dennis Lindsay did a good job as a deputy, after all, he is a Timberwolves man, not Su Chen's real team.

A few people chatted with each other.

After a while, the draft began.

Coming to the stage was Adam Shaw, who has officially become the new NBA commissioner, and the league will take a different style from then on.

Before Xiao Hua stepped onto the stage, he was also in high spirits.

The memories of this new generation of players will become memories of shaking hands with him.

After Xiao Hua took the stage to give a speech, he picked up the envelope he had brought before.

Inside this envelope, it is naturally the choice of this year's champion.

"The first pick in 2013, the Cleveland Cavaliers' selection was."

"Anthony Bennett!"

Suddenly, the spotlight shone below, and a young man stood up shyly.

After high-fives and hugs with relatives and friends, Bennett took the knight's hat from the staff and prepared to walk up to the stage to shake hands with Xiao Hua and take pictures.

At the same time, on the big screen, the Bennett University highlights, which had been prepared for a long time, were also played.

The people applauded and lamented that the knights had a talented champion.

Su Chen looked at it very seriously, and even stood up.

"Sue, are you interested in him?"

Milosevic asked.

"We don't have the assets to trade this guy anymore."

Dennis Lindsay said in advance.

Hearing the words of the two, Su Chen knew that the two had misunderstood.

He just wanted to see what kind of talent this parallel trade champion had to coax so many people.

The next draft is similar to what Su Chen thought.

The eye on the list is Oladipo, and the tanhua is Otto Porter Jr.

The names of Cody Zeller, Alex Lane, Nolens Knoll and others were read one by one.

Soon, it was time for the No. 8 show.

Su Chen handed over the envelope with his name written on it to the staff early.

"That guy named Giannis, do we really have to pick with the No. 8 pick?"

Dennis Lindsay said helplessly.

Su Chen originally planned to use the No. 9 pick to choose Brother Alphabet, but because the No. 8 pick is now also the Timberwolves', No. 8 and No. 9 are nothing more than a name problem.

Brother Alphabet is naturally cultivated as a core player, and he must give a No. 8 pick with a high reputation.

"He basically doesn't have the ability to shoot, and he's so skinny that I really doubt he'll be knocked down by someone else when he plays inside."

Dennis Lindsay said with a frown.

"Sue are you going to make him the kind of Draymond Green, who has always played as a playmaker in Europe."

Milosevic felt that Su Chen might have taken a fancy to Brother Alphabet's organizational ability.

"Thinness isn't a disadvantage, his physical talent is good enough, didn't Maddie also fall to the ninth pick because of his thinness?"

Regarding the statement of the two, Su Chen just said with a smile.

Don't look at the current alphabet brother is still very thin, but now his physical test data is actually very good.

The draft height is 2.08 meters without shoes, the arm span reaches 2.20 meters, and what is even more amazing is that the palm length is 27 cm.

At the same time, the run-up bounce is 85 cm, and the length of the Achilles tendon is 34 cm.

This is still the initial version of Brother Alphabet, except for being thin, the rest of the talents are too explosive.

Although he has personality shortcomings of one kind or another, he, like Beverley, is the kind that opponents hate his teammates.

Su Chen knows the direction of the development of the alphabet, and with Milosevic's teaching, the alphabet brother will become the upcoming small-ball version of the T0-level offensive and defensive monster.

Coupled with the fetters of the frontline, Brother Alphabet's growth progress will only be several times faster than that of the Bucks.

"The Minnesota Timberwolves' pick is."

Xiao Hua said and opened the envelope.

After reading the name of the envelope, Xiao Hua was a little surprised.

"Giannis Antetokounmpo."

Xiao Hua read out the name in the envelope.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was surprised off the pitch, but he was also a little weak in his heart, because there were already many professional scouts who were not very optimistic about him.

Originally, the predicted order for him should be the end of the first round or the middle end.

But unexpectedly, he was actually selected by the Timberwolves in the top ten.

Although the Timberwolves are a bitter cold place, they have the joining of championship coach Su Chen, and he was personally selected by Su Chen.

It can be seen that Su Chen has the intention of cultivating him.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was happy, but others were amazed.

Doesn't this Su Chen know how to trade, and he can't choose people?

This player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is so thin,

Even if he is a little taller than Bennett just now, if Bennett hits him the inside, he can only roll on the ground, right?

Many people began to whisper and laugh at chats with friends and the like.

If someone else had chosen Giannis Antetokounmpo in this pick, he might not have caused such a big reaction.

But that's the Timberwolves who gave everyone the joke for the entire offseason, and that's funny.

It's just that this is a draft after all, and there are a lot of cameras around, and no one dares to laugh at it publicly.

That is, covering his mouth and whispering to his companions.

Next up is the Timberwolves' draft picks.

"Minnesota's choice is, CJ McCollum."

Xiao Hua continued to read the envelope.

For the Timberwolves' choice, everyone didn't have much reaction.

Because McCollum was drafted with the pick, and that's probably the pick.

There is no brilliant operation, but there is no stupid operation, for the Timberwolves, it is more brilliant.

The selection of CJ McCollum was due to Su Chen's consideration of the offensive end.

The current Timberwolves are obviously a team with strong defense but average offensive firepower.

There is only one Beverley in the rotation of the team's guards, and it can be said that this lineup is overrated in general.

McCollum is a player who has strong offensive ability but is weak defensively.

His weak defense can be covered by the overall strong defense of the Timberwolves at other positions, thus infinitely magnifying his offensive ability.

McCollum is the type of player who can raise the ball when he gives the ball, after all, he has been selected for the Most Improved Player award, and there is no need to worry about his slow ball rise.

A player with both potential and immediate power, there are not many shortcomings except for defense.

This was followed by performances by other teams.

Su Chen looked at the draft table a little nervously.

Because there is another very important player waiting for him to choose.

That's Rudy Gobert.

In order to win Gobert, Su Chen also deliberately traded the second first-round upward trade, from the 26th pick to the 20th pick.

After all, he took CJ and Brother Alphabet from other teams, and the selection of other teams will also change.

The other team has chosen the other team to choose, and only the goal of the other team is to choose.

In short, this is a very complex chain reaction.

Trading from the 26th pick to the 20th pick is not very stable, but the Timberwolves' assets are about to be replaced, and the future first round is about to be hollowed out.

If you can't change to Gobert, there are two alternatives.

A little Tim Hardaway, and an Andre Roberson.

Among them, Hardaway Jr. is more of a priority, after all, he is a ball-handler with a certain amount of firepower, and if Hardaway Jr. is selected, it will be Roberson.

Robertson was the original choice of the Timberwolves, and for this player, Su Chen only considered making a forward bond.

The offense was already weak, and the offense was even weaker if Roberson was chosen.

"The twenty picks in the first round, Minnesota's pick is, Rudy Gobert."

As Xiao Hua read the choice of the Timberwolves, Su Chen relaxed.

Gobert, the Timberwolves' heart, was chosen.

didn't talk about any other transactions, and selected Gobert, Su Chen felt that he had a clear conscience no matter how bad he was to abuse the Wolves.

After all, this is the man who will hollow out the Timberwolves' five first-round picks in the future, and at the same time, five players will have to be replaced.

Kessler, who was even replaced, played at a very bright level.

At one point, Kessler was the subject of how many Timberwolves first-round picks were worth.

Pick Gobert with a 20th pick, and do everything worthy of the Timberwolves.

The rest of the drafts aren't much to look at.

This year's second-round yield rate is relatively low.

Su Chen only allowed Dennis Lindsay to buy a median second-rounder.

The Timberwolves' second round is the end of the second round, and it's already gone.

In the second round of the show, Su Chen only took a fancy to one person.

Mike Muscala.

In fact, it is not very good, with horizontal rim protection and rebounding ability, and at the same time has three-point ability.

Space-type inner line preparation will not suffer.

Besides, if Brother Alphabet is the core, then Gobert will squeeze Brother Alphabet's offensive space, and it is quite good to choose Muscala to open up space for Brother Alphabet.

There was no complication in the second round, and no one grabbed Muscala, and Muscala was selected smoothly.

With the announcement of the No. 30 pick in the second round, the 2013 draft is officially over.

Dennis Lindsay and Milosevic packed up and prepared to leave straight away.

"Sue, you're taking the wrong exit here."

Dennis Lindsay stopped Su Chen when he saw the direction Su Chen was walking.

"That's right."

Su Chen smiled.

Dennis Lindsay and Milosevic glanced at each other, and the direction Su Chen was walking in was the direction of the draft meeting.

Curious, the two also followed.

At this time, Su Chen walked into the venue and glanced at it.

Although the draft is over.

However, at this time, there were still many people staying in the same place.

Those who were chosen were naturally already out celebrating with friends and family.

Most of the young people who stayed at the scene were unwilling to sit in place because they were defeated.

Some are confused.

These people have been involved in basketball since they were children, and they have developed basketball as a career and played until now.

But the NBA doesn't want them, and they don't have an answer in their hearts about the way forward.

At this time, Su Chen's appearance immediately attracted a group of young people.

Suddenly, someone remembered a rumor.

That is, occasionally there will be team management, and they will plan to notify some rookies who are still more optimistic and give them another chance to try.

Su Chen, they all knew each other.

They have basketball as their lifelong professional pursuit, how could they not have watched the finals that have just ended.

The story of Su Chen and the warriors, they are all very clear.

Many people looked at Su Chen with expectant eyes.

They don't care what the Timberwolves are a laughing stock or something, they just want to play right now, just a chance to play.

Soon, Su Chen found his goal.

It was a young man with a baby face, and between the outlines, he looked very much like the man who just got the FMVP this year.

Seth Curry!

This man is none other than Curry's younger brother.

The direction in which Su Chen walked was also the direction of Seth Curry, and the people around him more or less knew Seth Curry and thought of the relationship between Su Chen and Stephen Curry.

It is very likely that Stephen Curry asked Su Chen to help take care of his younger brother.

When I thought of this, many people were immediately disappointed.

NBA, after all, do you still have to fight for relationships?

They don't have any background.

Their impression of Su Chen has also become worse, and helping their former disciples to get along with each other makes them look down on them.

The eyes that were still a little adoring became disdainful.

Dennis Lindsay and Slobodan Milosevic have seen the scene as well, but they are old fritters in the league and are well aware of the league's corners.

The alliance is not about fighting and killing, but about human morality.

Signing a draft pick is a base salary, which has almost no impact on the team, and the two of them should not have seen it.

Even Xiao Curry was stunned when he saw Su Chen walking towards him.

What's going on?

Why didn't his brother tell him to ask Su Chen?

"How's it going, are you going to play for the Timberwolves?"

And at this time, Su Chen had already walked over and said to him.

"Yes, I mean, yes sir, I do."

Curry Jr. was a little flustered.

All he has to do is play with the ball, no matter where he goes.

Although the Warriors may see his brother's face to sign him, the pressure of speech will be greater in the Warriors, and it is better to play in the Timberwolves.

"Then you can report on it in a few days."

Su Chen smiled and patted Little Curry.

"Yes, I'll buy a ticket to Minnesota tonight."

Curry Jr. said excitedly.

Because he understood Su Chen's words, Su Chen directly asked him to report, rather than letting him go to trial.

This means that he can get a contract from the Timberwolves without a tryout.

Even though it's basically a small base salary, he knows that he doesn't have the talent of his brother, and it's great to play in the NBA.

Su Chen smiled and turned to leave.

Curry Jr. doesn't have the talent of his brother, who shoots very fast, and Curry Jr. is the kind of textbook shooting he learned.

It can only be said that Curry Jr. works hard enough, and his shooting cannot be said to be without talent, but his talent is limited.

If you really don't have any talent, you can't maintain an average of about 15 points per game in the 76ers and Nets just by hard work.

The Timberwolves are really poor in projection right now, although they have McCollum, but it is not too much to add Curry Jr.

However, everyone else felt that Su Chen was entrusted by Curry to help choose his brother.

Su Chen didn't care about these views, the NBA was originally a personal love field.

If someone explicitly tells you that you are not allowed to open the door of favors, it is only because there are not enough coffee seats.

Rivers and sons, brother letters, etc., these are NBA love scenes on the bright side.

Even Curry Jr., when he was not signed by the team, the Warriors gave him a contract.

It's just that Curry Jr.'s performance is so bad, and his brother can't help him speak, Curry at that time was not a champion but an ordinary team core.

Besides, Su Chen is not really a favor for anyone, he was originally selected by Xiao Curry's strength.

A shooter at a normal rotation level, he can still play with the ball and block and split three points, and a small base salary is very cost-effective.

After Su Chen reached an agreement with Xiao Curry, he still did not leave.

Still walking around the venue, as if looking for someone.

Originally, at the beginning, everyone still had a lot of expectations for Su Chen, but after seeing Su Chen looking for Xiao Curry, it was different.

They don't have any ties in the NBA.

Dennis Lindsay and Milosevic are still following Su Chen, after all, if Su Chen wants to sign anyone, at least Dennis Lindsay knows.

Milosevic, now as the head assistant, will also need to see what other players will be added to the squad.

At this time, Su Chen's pace quickened, obviously finding his goal.

At this time, a young man who was sorting out his backpack was about to get up and leave the venue.

But he saw Su Chen walking straight towards him.

He glanced around, and there was no one else.

He knew the news that Su Chen came to the venue just now, but after knowing that he had signed Curry, he understood that this was just a human drama.

But what did Su Chen mean when he came to him?

He didn't have the same connections in the NBA as Curry Jr. did.

"So you're here, but I'll be able to find you."

Su Chen walked up to the young man and said.

That man is none other than Robert Covington, a very high-quality forward resource in the small-ball era.

It can even be said to be a puzzle player at the answer level in the small ball era.

He can defend outside shooters, he can also complete the rim protection against breakers, and he also has a rare low post defense.

At the same time, although Robert Covington's single defense is not top-notch, his co-defense is top-notch!

If you want to play the forward change system, he is the core of the change system.

When Giannis Antetokounmpo, Josh Smith, Robert Covington, Andre Iguoda, and Jimmy Butler formed a forward group, a whistle loose in the key round was able to lock most projection teams out of the game.

If the opponent is a team that relies on playing inside, you can replace Josh Smith with Gobert.

And if the opponent's lineup is smaller and the guard is faster, you can also let the young Beverley bite.

With Robert Covington, it will be a lot easier to build a defensive system.

"Is there anything I can do to help you, sir?"

Robert Covington wasn't sure if Su Chen was looking for him to play.

"Of course, you can come to Minnesota when you have time, and my team has your place."

Su Chen smiled lightly and looked at Robert Covington sincerely.

Robert Covington was stunned, he originally thought that Su Chen would only find a relational household.

Unexpectedly, now I tell him that I can play in the NBA.

"Sir. I mean coaching. I'll report on it right away. ”

Robert Covington was so nervous that he stuttered a little.

"You don't want to try out with another team, I'll give you two more years of contract."

Su Chen patted and said half-jokingly to Robert Covington.

After handing Robert Covington a business card, Su Chen walked towards the outside of the venue with the two people behind him.

For these two people, the two didn't say anything.

Xiao Curry made it clear that it was a favor, and then he didn't know if it was a favor or if he was really optimistic.

But it's just a basic salary, so don't worry too much.

Several people boarded a flight back to Minnesota.

Su Chen was bored on the plane, so he picked up a notebook and summarized the recent personnel.

Timberwolves starters: Rudy Gobert (C), Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF), Lore Deng (SF), Jimmy Butler (SG), CJ McCollum (PG)

Timberwolves subs: Mike Muscala, Josh Smith, Andre Iguodala, Robert Covington, Chris Middleton, Seth Curry, Patrick Beverley.

There are also some people who fill in the team's squad, and Su Chen didn't deliberately write them down.

Anyway, the Timberwolves originally had some people left, and it was still random to put together a fifteen-man roster, and those didn't matter.

It's just a proposed starter, and the real situation will definitely change.

The issue of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gobert, for example, is a problem that needs to be addressed.

When Muscala is done, he can play a lineup with Giannis Antetokounmpo, with three-point rebounds and frames around the horizontal line.

"There are a bit of weaknesses in the projection, Iguodala, Covington, Lore Deng, these three 3-and-Ds with consistent threes, need more playing time to grind."

"But when the three-point practice is done, Middleton, McCollum and Curry Jr. can also contribute shooter-level shooting support."

"There are still a lot of rookies, and in the case of the playoffs, you can practice more rookies before the season."

Su Chen picked up the pen and wrote some team plans with a brush.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Buckett, CJ McCollum, these three guys, are the core of the team to go to practice.

Covington, McCollum, and Beverley can practice with rotation time.

Gobert and Curry Jr. were circled by Su Chen.

Because he hasn't figured out the general direction of these two people yet.

"Gobert's core strength is poor, butter hands, and it's hard to defend the opponent's three-point moment."

Especially Gobert, which made Su Chen look a little tangled.

Despite being a three-time DPOY, Gobert has been on the defensive for a while many times, with a mess of accolades.

But Goebel's shortcomings are as obvious as his advantages.

Gobert is tall and has long arms, but his play always gives people the feeling of being unstable on the inside, because of his core strength, which is not so easy to practice.

Although weight gain can directly and significantly increase the confrontation, he can't prevent it, let alone gain three points.

Plus, feeding Gobert the ball was a real problem.

His poor core strength often can't squeeze others, plus his buttery hands, he can't catch difficult passes, which is a test of the passer's skills.

It's okay to say that Rubio didn't trade, Rubio traded, and it was not easy to pass the ball to Gobert.

Beverley, Curry Jr., McCollum, none of them are good at passing.

This brings us to the problem.

Is Gobert the core raised, or simply brush the data for him, and sell it while the price is high and the team likes it.

However, it is difficult to brush the data, because there is no one in the team to feed him, and he has no ability to score on his own.

But Goebel still has merit.

His ability to limit efficiency under the basket and the quality of his pick-and-rolls is outstanding.

(End of chapter)