Chapter 662 The 2008 NBA Draft!(1/4)
On June 27, 2008, in the Green Room of the Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York, everyone's eyes were drifting towards Afflalo's table.
As this year's No. 6 pick, Afflalo's roundtable surpassed Rose, Beasley and Mayo in one fell swoop after the emergence of Yes, and became the well-deserved focus of the audience.
At this moment, Rose, Beasley, Mayo, Westbrook, Love, Gallinari, Gordon, Joe Alexander, Lopez brothers, Roy Hibbert and many other popular rookies are all paying attention now.
All at Afflalo's Round Table.
The same goes for the family and friends around them.
Afflalo, who has always liked stinky farts, enjoyed this kind of gaze.
"Hahahaha, it's my family and friends that have the cards!"
"I only have one group of relatives and friends, but I can kill everyone in an instant!"
A rather arrogant statement.
It is also a speech that is quite consistent with Afflalo’s style.
After hearing Afflalo's arrogant speech, no one else in the Green Room showed any intention of standing up and slapping Afflalo in the face.
Because Afflalo is right.
Although this is a bit arrogant, the appearance of yes can indeed kill everyone in the little green room instantly.
Of course, although there is a card on the card, this card has nothing to do with Afflalo.
The reason why yes is looked at like this by these rookies is not just because the person here is yes, the protagonist of the current NBA.
More importantly, the draft picks currently owned by the Seattle SuperSonics!
Pick No. 11!
The trade between the Cavaliers and Seattle SuperSonics for David Lee is not a secret. Now the Cavaliers' first-round pick is already in the hands of the Seattle SuperSonics!
If the 28th overall pick in the first round of the Seattle SuperSonics was considered a luxury for all the rookie players, becoming a teammate of Yes would be a luxury.
However, the Seattle SuperSonics now have the 11th pick in the draft!
It can be said that many people here have such fantasies!
Who doesn't know now that Kevin Durant, the second-in-command of the Seattle SuperSonics, may miss all regular seasons next season. Now the Seattle SuperSonics need someone who can replace Kevin Durant!
After Kevin Durant showed his prowess in this year's playoffs, many people felt that Yes had found his Pippen.
Many people also feel that Yes finally no longer has to look for his Pippen, he has already cultivated his Pippen.
But now, when Pippen will be absent for nearly a season, and may not be as brave as he once was after all his efforts, the role of Pippen next to yes will once again attract the attention of the world.
Pippen's position next to yes is already vacant, and the Seattle SuperSonics are indeed preparing to find a new Pippen, so the SuperSonics will exchange for the No. 11 pick. This is prepared for Pippen next to yes.
This time, Pippen's position, which has once again attracted the world's attention, has become more attractive and more sought-after.
After all, Durant's miracle has just passed. He is the regular season scoring champion, the All-NBA second team, the best rookie, averages 35 in the regular season, second in the playoffs in points per game, champion, and playoff games.
Average points per game: 35...
Putting aside Durant's shooting percentage, let's ask, how many rookies in NBA history can match Durant's performance in the regular season and playoffs last season?
Durant is different from Magic Duncan. He didn't get all this because of his superb strength. He got all this because of Yes' training!
Training regardless of cost!
Why would yes train Durant regardless of the cost and train Durant from an ordinary player as Durant himself said to an offensive superstar?
Because Durant is identified by yes as his Pippen!
As long as they can become the Pippen recognized by Yes next to Yes, then they can replicate Durant's achievements this season next season!
Durant's achievements in the NBA this season are something no rookie can resist.
Even Rose, who had received the Bulls' guarantee, knew very clearly that he could not resist such a temptation.
It's not because these rookies are too powerful, it's because yes's appeal is too great.
As long as they are favored by Yes and become Pippen next to Yes, they can get everything they want in the NBA.
"Yes, do you still have the final say regarding the SuperSonics' No. 11 pick this year?"
When Afflalo asked this question, the ears of all the young players in the Green Room stood up.
"certainly."
Ye Si's answer was very clear, calm and simple.
And hearing Ye Si's answer, the faces of the young players around him were filled with excitement!
"Yes will personally select rookies this year, and yes will train Pippen this year!"
"As long as you are selected by the SuperSonics, you will definitely become a target of yes's key training next season!"
For a moment, the whole little green house seemed to be in a state of sudden change.
As the only favorite for this year's No. 1 pick, Rose can clearly feel the change in the atmosphere.
Before yes appeared, Ross knew very well that he was the envy of everyone present.
Because the Bulls have said more than once that they will give everything for Rose.
In other words, the Bulls must be prepared to trade the Heat's No. 1 pick no matter what.
If the Bulls get the No. 1 pick, they will definitely choose Rose.
A player who can be given everything by a team, can this not be enviable?
In previous years, even the No. 1 pick might not be able to gain such trust from the team right away.
Even rookies at the level of Yao Ming and James do not receive such treatment.
The last rookie to receive such treatment as Rose as soon as he entered the NBA was Yes!
All the rookies this year are envious of the Bulls' dedication to Rose, of course.
But now, Ross clearly feels that he may no longer be the most envied character.
The person who is most envied by the rookies on the scene right now is probably No. 11 this year who was personally selected by yes, that is, the next Scottie Pippen of the Seattle SuperSonics!
Being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics and becoming the next Pippen?!
Many people at the scene were in a hot mood.
The No. 11 pick that the Sonics have this year is not very high, but it is also not that low.
In this year's NBA draft, in addition to the six top rookies such as Rose, Beasley, Mayo, Wellsbrook, Love, and Afflalo, the other rookies are quite close in strength.
This closeness means that anyone is likely to be selected by yes with the 11th overall pick.
As long as you are selected by yes with the 11th overall pick, you will become a typical phoenix by flying on a branch!
"Who will be the lucky guy?"
For a time, the entire Green Room, except for the six top rookies, was thinking about it in their minds.
There are not as many players sitting in the little green room this year as there were a bunch of Jordan Magic players last season. There are a total of 16 players in this year's little green room.
In addition to the six rookies, there are ten players.
These top ten rookie players can theoretically be selected with No. 11.
As a European player, Gallinari has a very good prospect in this year's draft. Although he is generally considered not very athletic and not very good at defense, he has excellent singles and comprehensive offensive skills. When it comes to 2.08 meters His very attractive height makes his draft template as low as Lakers player Turkoglu, and his highest achievement can even reach Seattle SuperSonics small forward and scoring champion Kevin Durant.
Gallinari is quite satisfied with his NBA draft prospects this year.
Perhaps the only thing I'm not very satisfied with is that the draft experts limited his template to Durant.
Durant's current achievements in the NBA are indeed very high, including rookie scoring champion, second team, and championship.
However, the whole world knows how Durant's achievements came about. Of course he also knows very well. It's really about talent and ability. He doesn't think he will be any worse than Durant as a rookie!
He is already comparable to the rookie Durant, so what's the point of setting his template on Durant?
Even if his highest template is not Tracy McGrady, he should at least be of Guy's level!
Of course, this is what he thinks in his heart. Although he doesn't think highly of Durant's strength in his heart, everyone is mutually exclusive, but he also knows that he needs to prove this in the NBA before he can do it!
And now, there is just an opportunity!
Kevin Durant's injury caused the Seattle SuperSonics to lose a small forward. Now the Seattle SuperSonics are in desperate need of a starting small forward.
And I am the best choice!
Regardless of strength, prospects, and draft picks, they are all very suitable!
The top template in the draft is Durant?
When I get selected by yes, Durant will come back as a substitute for me after he recovers from injury!
The scouts all said that I have a flamboyant personality and am not like ordinary European players.
Hum hum, do I have a flamboyant personality?
This is the same confidence you have after you have strength!
I just have such confidence!
To be continued...