June 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

When fans and friends open the ESPN channel, they see that ESPN is entering the NBA draft, and they have set up a studio in the Madison Garden Theater. Renowned sports host Mike Thirico sits on the far right, flanked by three other basketball analysts: David Aldrich, Greg Anthony, and Tony Dungee.

They have been busy working in the stadium since the afternoon. Their reporters are also covering footage before the official broadcast, and people can see video highlights of the Green House players on TV, and these commentators are analyzing them one by one.

Sushi is analyzed in the eighth.

He was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick in the latest ESPN draft prediction.

Mike Thirico is passionate: "Jack is a player like no other, he left a legacy at Syracuse University, he helped Syracuse University win its first championship in history and be elected MOP. He has a lot of power, and his single defense center on the finals stage is the key to his success. The last person to do so was Magic Johnson, who is also an NCAA MOP. Can he replicate the legendary career of Magic Johnson? ”

Mike Tyrico's voice is magical, he is the ace commentator of ESPN, he is more famous in rugby, and people perceive the arrival of big scenes by hearing his passionate voice.

He was very hard when he introduced Suhi. Because he is a senior at Syracuse University.

In the United States, alumni are very close-knit, and if there is a job opportunity, seniors will not hesitate to give the opportunity to the junior, not the more capable person. They don't even need to know each other, they just see the name of their alma mater on their resumes, and that's it.

Greg Anthony sings the opposite. He plays the role of critic, just like when introducing other players, with some praising positively and criticizing negatively. But he criticized it vigorously: "The NCAA is very different from the NBA, his strength can withstand the center in the NCAA, but in the NBA, he can't stand it. Moreover, the NCAA victory was very fortuitous. In the NBA, all players are thoroughly studied. I feel like every team in the NBA already has his profile now, so... I'm not optimistic about him being drafted in the lottery, I think he'll be 16th in the lottery, and the Boston Celtics need a strong point guard to partner with their Paul Pierce and Anthony Wall. ”

Greg Anthony is a former NBA player who was also known for his toughness in his early years, and he was an excellent defender, with a career highlight as a point guard and defensive specialist for the Knicks, representing the tenacious defensive reputation of Pat Riley's Knicks. Now working as a TV analyst at ESPN.

The reason why he criticized so strongly was because he was a graduate of the University of Nevada, and his younger brother Marcus Banks had recently been beaten up by Suhey, and he had to support his younger brother.

After the two finished speaking, ESPN played the footage of their backstage interview with Suhi in the afternoon.

"Jack, you're going to participate in the draft soon, how are you feeling?" Cassidy, a veteran female reporter for ESPN, interviews Suhi at a small table.

"It feels pretty good." Sushi replied.

"Do you expect to be drafted by any team?"

"Nope."

"What do you think you can bring to the NBA by joining the NBA?"

"I don't know, I'm not in the NBA yet. Still, I'm going to continue my work with the NCAA, I'm going to play with the talents, I love playing against the talents, and there's no other place where there are more basketball talents than the NBA. Sushi said.

After Suhi's playback was completed.

The camera swept over the 'green house' below.

Suhi sat at a round table, chatting with James's mother at the next table, looking very happy.

At this time, David Stern took the stage, and he welcomed everyone with a smile that has been in place for ten years, and officially opened this year's draft. Then, as is customary, he gave the Cavaliers 5 minutes of their selection.

The whole world knows that the Cavaliers will choose LeBron James.

The five minutes were more like giving ESPN time to discuss the pros and cons of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, as it seemed as if only Cameron was qualified to play against James.

After about four and a half minutes of discussion, David Stern returned to the stage.

He was holding a Cavaliers envelope.

He walked up to the stage and loudly announced: "In the 2003 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers, who had the first pick, chose LeBron James. From..."

James, dressed in a white suit, stood up, buttoned up his oversized suit, and he hugged his mom next to him, then his agent, and his good friend Frank.

Then, under the gaze of the camera, he came to Suxi's table, and he and Suxi also hugged: "Jack, it's your turn soon." ”

"Congratulations, LeBron." Sue congratulates James.

James put on a baseball cap representing the Cavaliers, he walked onto the stage, and he shook hands with David Stern, who patted him on the arm and pinned his hopes on him.

After all, this is the most powerful high school student in the history of basketball, and he has shown super commercial value before entering the league, and he has won an unprecedented 7-year, $92 million sneaker endorsement contract. David Stern hopes he can help the NBA achieve more success.

LeBron James walked off the court and went for an interview.

Suhi yawned at this point. He suddenly felt that the wait had become difficult, and Carmelo Anthony, who was not far away, also looked a little anxious.

He doesn't know what choice Detroit will make, and while the second overall pick is higher, he still wants to go to Denver.

In fact, the Detroit Pistons' trade war room was also in chaos at this time.

Their phones kept ringing, and the general manager, Joe Dumas, frowned, reluctant to write down a name on a piece of paper.

It's Carmelo Antony, or Milicic.

He consulted with the boss of the scouting department, as well as the CEO.

He then asked the team's new head coach, Larry Brown.

Larry Brown rubbed his temples and said, "I'm not interested in rookies. Whether it's Cameron Anthony or Daco Milicic, they don't have an appetite for me. If it were me, I'd just pick Suhi the Sheep. Anyway, this second pick is also a pie in the sky. ”

Larry Brown's nonchalant and indifferent attitude made Dumas frown.

How can you just use it just because it's a pie that fell from the sky?

He weighed it up and again: "Pick that big European man." ”

Five minutes on TV, David Stern took to the stage and announced that the Detroit Pistons had selected talented center Dakomilic from Serbia.

This caused some boos from the audience.

But that didn't stop the young white teenager Milicic from putting on the Pistons' baseball cap and walking up with a smile on his face.

Another 5 minutes passed.

David Stern announced the Denver Nuggets' selection.

No suspense, Carmelo Anthony.

Anthony smiled sweeter than a melon. After hugging his family and agent, he deliberately walked around half a circle to Su Xi's table, and he hugged Su Xi: "Jack, it's your turn soon." ”

"Thank you, congratulations, Anthony. You'll have a perfect career. Suhee patted Anthony on the back of the head and said in his ear.

Anthony walked onto the stage in a Nuggets hat.

After a set of processes, another five minutes passed.

David Stern walked up to announce the Toronto Raptors' decision: Chris Bosh.

Su Xi lowered his head at this time and rubbed his temples, he felt that his heart seemed to be accelerating, and he was getting more and more nervous, like a nervous wait before the report card was issued.

Huang Xiaoman stretched out his hand and touched his thigh, telling him to take it easy.

At this time, Pat Riley was pacing back and forth in the room, and he was called the God Operator. He's struggling right now, and he doesn't know whether to pick Dwyanwade or Suhi.

Although Suhi has never been in contact with Pat Riley and has not gone to Miami for a tryout. But Suhey has been on the spotlight at Pat Riley.

Pat Riley is not only a brilliant manager, but also a legendary manager. He started his flashy showtime with the Lakers, building a hard-hitting defensive roster in New York and Miami.

The reason why he swayed on Wade and Suhey. is because he not only likes Wade's gorgeous breakthrough skills and offensive talent, but also likes Suxi's mature and steady defense and tenacious will to fight.

Both players have problems: Wade has injury concerns, he suffered a serious injury in his sophomore season, and the meniscus was picked up. However, he did not show a physical decline in all of his matches.

Suhi is too mysterious, except for strength and explosiveness, he seems to have other talents that are very average. Last night, Pat Riley saw Suhi's promotional video on Channel 974, and he felt that Suhi was a lot stronger, whether it was talent or offense, but he wasn't sure if it was the reason for the picture acceleration.

The god operator closed his eyes and thought for the last 35 seconds. Eventually he decided: "Dwyanwade." ”

Because, today's Heat does not have a defensive foundation, and if they want to make drastic changes, it will hurt their muscles and bones.

After making his decision, he began to regret why I didn't have two lotto tickets.

David Stern announced on television that the Heat had chosen Wade.

Wade also hugged Sushi before going on stage, and he also said to Suhey: "Jack, it's your turn soon." ”

Suhi smiled, and he congratulated Wade on having a perfect career.

Three friends were chosen one after another, and Suhi became the one who was left behind.

His nervousness accelerated.

Five minutes later, the Clippers selected Chris Kaman.

Soon it will be the turn of the Chicago Bulls, who have the seventh pick.

The general manager of the Bulls approached Suhi.

Suxi clenched her fists unnaturally.

He was thinking: Will I be selected by Chicago? If you go to Chicago, it's easier to train with Grover. But I don't know if the Bulls have super talented players. Moreover, Can the Bulls win the championship in 5 years?

Jerry Claus and President John Paxson in the Bulls draft theater are arguing fiercely. "Don't hesitate to choose Jack! Believe me, he's going to be a superstar and he can lead the Bulls on the road to revival. Klaus told Paxson.

Paxson has worked for the Bulls in the past, and he was a longtime color analyst for the Bulls' radio and television networks, providing expert analysis to television viewers. He also served as an assistant coach in 1995-96, helping the Bulls to a then-NBA record of 72-10.

Therefore, he believes in his objective and calm analytical ability. "Jack can bring strength, he can bring defense, but he can't bring top-level decisions and playmaking ability to control the whole court, which Hinrich has."

"But Hinrich will never be a superstar, and his ceiling is nothing more than an All-Star fringe player."

But Hinrich will never go to adult channels to advertise, he can be controlled. Think Jay Williams, do you still want to pick a New Jersey and repeat the same mistakes? Don't forget the car accident last year, Jack Su was also in the car, he was just lucky to escape, what did the police find in the car, do you need to say more? ”

Their dispute reached the boss Reinsdorf, who finally settled the argument and chose Kok Simrich.

Five minutes after Reinsdorf's decision, Jerry Kraus announced his resignation. And he told everyone in the draft war room, "The Bulls are going to regret that decision." ”

Suhi was a little frustrated when he heard that the Bulls had chosen their own man, Simridge.

He looked up at the top of the arena.

Then, he just saw Hinrich's eyes projected. Full of pride and hostility.

Su Xi quickly gathered his eyes and exchanged.

Hinrich donned the Bulls hat and walked onto the stage as a winner.

Suhee turned to O'Connor and said, "Mike, go get me a bottle of water." ”

Mike O'Connor quickly got up and went backstage to get mineral water.

He went around some places and finally found mineral water.

As he walked over, David Stern walked onto the stage again.

He announced the decision of the New York Knicks.

"In the 2003 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks, who had the eighth pick, drafted the players as: Suhi, a sophomore from Syracuse University, point guard ......"

O'Connor was stunned, all four bottles of water in his hand fell, and Susie was also shocked.

He felt incredible.

Huang Xiaoman, who was excited next to him, pushed him, Qin Xing jumped up even more, and he pulled Su Xi: "Jack, Jack!" You're chosen, you're chosen, you're chosen? ”

Yes?

Am I selected by New York?

Suxi was stunned.

At this point, Larry Bird was completely surprised by the Pacers draft room, and he felt incredible, although the Knicks have always been a wonder, but this is also too incomprehensible: they have so many guards, and they still draft Jack? What the? Call now!

Larry Bird urges the assistant.

But the assistant told Bird that the call couldn't go through.

Meanwhile, the Nike camp is cheering. Their executives were very excited, and Sushi went to New York, which was one of the best results.

This will be good news for their sneaker promotion.

However, founder Phil Knight said: "Knicks fans are very picky, and if Jack doesn't play well, they will put a lot of pressure on them, and their media will be impatient." It's not a good place to go, at least not for rookie Jack. ”

Suhi walked onto the stage in a state of confusion with a Knicks baseball cap.

His mind gradually cleared up as he walked, and he no longer thought about how he was going to play for the Knicks next, he had more important things to do.

At this time, the Chinese fans on the other side of the ocean were very excited under the simultaneous live broadcast of CCTV.

Finally, China has another lotto show.

Yao Ming sat in the live broadcast room and said: "This is very remarkable, an Asian defender can get the eighth pick, which is more difficult than me to win the championship." ”

At this point, Suhi walked onto the stage.

David Stern smiled brightly, and the curvature of the corners of his mouth was almost comparable to that of James when he was elected the top pick.

The shrewd Jew who traveled across the ocean 20 years ago with NBA tapes to sell them to CCTV Sports Channel, is offering them to the Chinese media completely free of charge. Now, his efforts back then have finally paid off. Following Yao Ming's election last year, another Chinese guard entered the NBA. He has reason to believe that the NBA's share of the Chinese market will surpass that of the U.S. domestic market in the future.

"Congratulations, Jack. I've watched your game and I'm impressed with you. You'll have a perfect career. ”

David Stern said to Suhi: "I hope you will be a role model for Chinese players. ”

Suhey thanked David Stern. Then he said, "Sorry, I'm going to have an offensive move." ”

As he spoke, he took off his blazer.

A patchwork jersey is exposed inside. In front is Syracuse University No. 24.

Behind is Georgetown University No. 4.

When Sushi made this move, there was an uproar at first, and then the crowd of fans behind them burst into cheers and screams. New York fans watch the Great East Division, so they know Syracuse and Georgetown University well.

The No. 24 is the number of Syracuse University for popular rookie Reggie Weems, who died unexpectedly last year, and the No. 4 is Georgetown University center Dennis Cott.

Suhi walked over to the microphone and said, "Reggie, Danny, we did it." RIP！ ”

Sushi pointed to the sky.

The people below all stood up, and they were clapping vigorously.

At the same time, a large screen next to it alerts that the transaction has taken place.

What?

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded forward Darius Myers, center Chris Mime and a 2004 first-round pick for the New York Knicks' Shanton Anderson and Suhi.

As soon as this deal came out.

There was an uproar at the scene, and Suxi had already stepped off the stage.

He didn't know what was going on yet.

However, the ESPN booth was already screaming. "Oh my God, why? The Cavaliers actually paid such a big chip. Talented forward Miles, plus Meme and a first-round pick, in exchange for Suhi the No. 8 pick and a garbage contract? ”

Greg Anthony was incredulous, and he thought that with this deal, the Knicks ransacked the Cavaliers.

At the same time, Larry Bird in the Pacers draft war room was also extremely shocked, he didn't expect the Cavaliers to be so willing to spend money.

No wonder Nicks doesn't answer the phone.

"What should we do, should we make a trade request with the Cavaliers?" The assistant asked Bird.

Bird closed his eyes, and he thought for 30 seconds. Then he said, "Keep in touch, but don't make a deal." ”

"Why?"

"They're definitely not going to shoot now."

"You mean, they'll shoot later? Why? The assistant was puzzled.

Larry Bird is confident, saying, "Because I know Jack and I know LeBron." There is an old Chinese saying that there can be no two tigers in a jungle. ”

"Isn't Jack a lamb?" The assistant asked stupidly.

Larry Bird smiled and said, "You don't understand. ”

Unlike Larry Bird, who calmed down, the Nike executive team went from revelry to silence, and they never dreamed that the two players they had invested heavily this year would actually merge.

For sponsors, this is clearly a one-plus-one effect that is less than two.

watched his subordinates fall into frustration one by one.

Founder Phil Knight smiled: "This is good news, this is the beginning of a legend. The two chosen sons of the East and the West have gone from fighting side by side to... Hahaha, so funny. ”

"Hurry up and find the media to report that Jack is paying tribute to two deceased friends this evening. The more fans know the story behind him, the better. If you want to become an NBA superstar, you can't do it without a touching storyline behind it! ”

Philnet was delighted.

He was happier than ever.

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Today's update is 20,000 words. And 4000. At present, the first order is 1400, and there is still a difference of 400.

PS: Shouldn't Zhan Hei watch it more?

And, you have to get talent!

[From the moment Su Xi was nicknamed 'Law', it was actually foreshadowed. Laws start with the king and end with the king. The setting of this book, James is the chosen son, and some of Suxi's talents must be unlocked from him to the extreme, forming a situation of 'east wind overwhelms west wind', which has both the meaning of fate and the idea of plot reincarnation. So, definitely play for a while with the Cavaliers and undo the first button of the story. But it won't be for long. 】

[Finally, I think readers who have the logical thinking of the story know what I want to express, and they will not pursue sketch-style ridicule and superficial irony.] 】

(End of chapter)