In Zhang Weifeng's impression, Tyrik Evans is a tragic player. He was able to score 20+5+5 in his first season in his previous life. As the fourth player in history to be able to do this, Zhang Weifeng always believes that Evans still has his excellence. However, why did he start to decline year by year after winning the best rookie season in the rookie season? Zhang Weifeng believes that this is related to the tactical system and arrangements of the Kings at that time. Tyrik Evans and James are actually very similar players.

It is said that the two of them did not shoot very well in the first year of their careers, and the same two people's physical, breakthrough ability and mobile ability are first-class in the league. However, in comparison, James is more comprehensive. He can adapt to any position, so he survived in the league and became more and more outstanding. However, Zhang Weifeng believes that Evans is suitable for playing double guards, that is, the swingman at the 1st and 2nd positions. After all, he was able to get 20+5+5 in his first season because he can control the ball as a No. 1 player.

However, there are still reasons for Tyrik Evans's death. After seeing Evans's excellence, the Kings were so excited. Although their offensive ability was relatively simple, no matter what aspect, Tyrik Evans was completely another James. The only difference is that James is 6-foot-8 inches tall, while Evans is only 6-foot-6 inches tall. Due to the height difference, Tyrik Evans' development path is destined to be impossible to be the same as James. However, the Kings don't think so much. They think they picked up another James in the draft. So, in the season after Evans, the Kings' coaching staff began to arrange for Evans to play No. 2, and even later the forward guard swinger.

This change in position made Evans extremely uncomfortable. In his life, he hoped to be able to control the ball, but because he was too high, everyone's hope for him gradually increased. The Kings even looked forward to Tyrek Evans' outbreak based on James's career. However, this is also the Kings' biggest defeat. Evans cannot adapt to the game of leaving the ball, and he cannot play the swaying guards, at least. His performance proves that he is completely unsuitable for this position and confrontation. Although Evans is 6-foot-6, compared with other No. 2 positions in the league, his shot

Ability is the biggest constraint on him, and compared with the players in the third position in the league, his height and physical confrontation have become a shortcoming. So, after a brilliant season in the first year, Evans, who was pushed to the 2 and 3 positions by the head coach, gradually lost after many bad games. When the Kings discovered it, it was too late. Evans seemed to be no longer as confident as the rookie season in many aspects. Later, the Kings got the genius inside DeMarcus Cousins, so Evans, who was believed by experts to be on the decline, was slowly abandoned from the core position by the Kings...

In Zhang Weifeng's heart, Tyrik Evans is a very good player, at least he can make a lot of achievements in the position of double-season guards. Perhaps Evans' performance in his rookie season is very lucky. But in Zhang Weifeng's view, Evans can still be used as one of the cornerstones of a team building at any time.

Zhang Weifeng hopes to get Evans, but the Kings' No. 23 draw does not have this ability, so he can only give up. However, Zhang Weifeng still has a glimmer of hope, because in this year's draft, Evans himself is a player who didn't know how to play in high school, but in just a few years, he has reached his current level. It has to be said that he is a genius, but because he is late to basketball, Evans' basic skills have become a big problem that restricts his draft pick. Therefore, if there is an accident in the draft, the Kings may really have a chance to get Evans. Of course, judging from this year's draft, the possibility of Evans being outside the lottery is almost 0.

It was the Warriors' turn to choose. The Warriors are the holder of this year's No. 8 draw. After considering it confidently, the Warriors unexpectedly chose Brandon Jennings, who has worked hard in Europe this year. This choice did not surprise Zhang Weifeng. After all, from a historical perspective, Mark Jackson would rather get a defender.

Then, it was the Cavaliers' turn. Zhang Weifeng was also very concerned about the Cavaliers' choice. Not only Zhang Weifeng was concerned, but some Eastern teams in the league were very concerned about the Cavaliers' choice. Zhang Weifeng himself was afraid that the Cavaliers would choose Tyrik Evans, because in terms of the level of sticky ball, James and Evans were completely of the same level. If the Cavaliers really chose Evans, then the headache for Big Bread Brown was behind. Letting the two players play reasonably is the real problem. However, what made Zhang Weifeng slapped Zhang Weifeng's head was that the Cavaliers really chose Tyrik Evans.

In fact, the Cavaliers' choice is very good. If Evans can partner with James during the Heat, then he can fully develop into Wade's model, and there is no problem with the coexistence of the two. Because Evans is as good at breaking through and cutting, James at the Heat is completely a passer master. If two people partner, Evans will undoubtedly become very good, and it will definitely be a thoughtful thing to do when he develops to the point. However, the question now is, what kind of sparks will James and Evans of the Proud Heaven make in the Cavaliers? And in the Cavaliers, will Evans become like everyone else? This is what Zhang Weifeng cares about the most.

Zhang Weifeng was obviously full of worries, and general manager Petrie thought he was resting, so he did not disturb him. The draft was held very quickly, and when David Stern walked out from behind the screen again and again, the choices for draft picks were slowly announced.

Tenth pick: Bucks, Austin Dayer.

Eleventh pick: Nets, Terrence Williams.

12th pick: Bobcats, Gerald Henderson.

Thirteenth pick...

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When Petri was about to take a picture of Zhang Weifeng, he suddenly found that Zhang Weifeng had raised his head and looked at him. It turned out that Zhang Weifeng had not rested. While he lowered his head, he was listening to the announcement of the draft pick. Soon, it was the Kings' turn to choose, so Petri couldn't help but ask Zhang Weifeng. Zhang Weifeng was very helpless at this time, because the quality of the draft in 2009 was not very good. To be precise, it was not as good as in 2008, and there were fewer rookies with potential. So when he reached the 23rd pick, it could be said that there were no particularly good players, but the Kings still needed to make a choice.

After thinking about it, Zhang Weifeng had too many clues, so he had to signal Pitri to decide for himself.

Soon, when Stern read out the Kings' decision, Zhang Weifeng was not too surprised.

The Kings chose Omekabis from Europe, to be precise, a player from the country of Israel. Omekabi is 6-foot-9 inches tall, and he is a player with a relatively accurate outside basket, and the Kings selected him for many reasons.

Soon, Zhang Weifeng also began to understand this player named Omekabis. His height is a great advantage, just like Rashad Lewis back then. Well, to be precise, it should be Lewis now. His height gives him a very big advantage in the third position. If such a player has an extremely stable three-pointer, then they can work towards Rashad Lewis. Omekabis is obviously a player with this quality, so it is also a relatively good choice for the Kings to choose him. And Omekabis's arrival can also greatly make up for the Kings' offensive ability of the third position.

After the Kings chose Omikabis, other picks were quickly announced, and this year's draft conference almost came to an end. After all, most of the rookies were not present in the second round pick selection. Therefore, it was only the league's vice president who announced the list of these people instead of Stern.

In the second round, the Kings became the first team to choose a player. They needed to choose a second round No. 1 pick, and Petri left the decision to Zhang Weifeng. Zhang Weifeng took the remaining 28 unselected players. After a brief thought, Zhang Weifeng chose Sam Yang.

This is the last choice for the Kings in the 2009 draft. Sam Young, a violent small forward from Clinton, Maryland. His physical condition is the best among these rookies this year, so Zhang Weifeng chose him with the first pick in the second round. Zhang Weifeng did not discuss this decision with Petri. In Zhang Weifeng's opinion, Sam Young, 24 years old this year, can adapt to the rhythm of the NBA immediately, but he is too old. Although he will not have much potential, his maturity can allow him to play at his own level after entering the NBA, his wingspan, athletic ability, and his defensive ability, which is what the Kings need.
Chapter completed!