Chapter 125 The Heat's Choice
"Yes, Don, Kenny, you reminded me that the guy is said to have only participated in the Heat trial and performed very badly. I don't know what he and his team are doing." Barkley started to complain at this moment.
"Do you think the Nets will choose him? There is no other better choice for this pick, and the Chinese market in New Jersey is not small." Bryn took the speech.
"I think it's possible. It would be a good choice to spend a first round to choose Tang. Tang's performance in the NCAA is very eye-catching. Although he didn't handle the trial issue well, I think this risk is worth it." Miller also echoed.
In fact, it was not just the few people in the commentary seat who were looking forward to it, because the draft was in New Jersey, and there were many Chinese fans who came, and they also hoped that their home team could choose Tang Tian.
After Yi Jianlian, no Chinese have entered the NBA stage for several years, let alone Yi Jianlian is not doing well now. They urgently need a new spiritual sustenance.
While talking, Stern came out from behind the stage again.
"The 25th pick in the first round of the NBA in 2011, the New Jersey Nets chose... Marshan Brooks, 1.96-meter-high shooting guard, from Providence College."
Stern announced the Nets' choice and there was a commotion at the scene.
What Brooks should I choose! Choose Tang Tian!
Smith shook his head. He didn't speak because of his identity, but if he remembered correctly, Tang Tian beat Brooks up every time in the NCAA.
The chat between the four commentators continued, because there was not much interesting stuff, and the focus of their discussion became to predict where Tang Tian would be selected.
The 26th pick belongs to the Nuggets, who used this sign to choose Jordan Hamilton.
"Man! Man! What is this?" Smith couldn't help but complain.
Although the Heat released news that Tang Tian performed poorly in the trial, there were more than one person who tried out at the time. Tang Tian’s performance in the two trials was still reported through other players participating in the trial.
Hamilton was a player who was completely defeated by Tang Tian in the trial. Now he has been selected, but Tang Tian has not been selected yet.
Barkley laughed and patted Smith on the shoulder, signaling his old partner to calm down.
The voice of the commentator seat was not loud at the scene, but Tang Tian could still listen to it because he was sitting close to the commentator seat.
He didn't expect that several commentators would discuss him and were so dedicated.
It seems that Barkley and Smith expressed their interest in him at the beginning, which was quite strong.
However, contrary to the attitudes of several commentators, he did not want him to be selected in this ranking at all.
Now there are only a few picks left in the first round, so he doesn't want Cheng Yaojin to suddenly appear halfway through, messing up his plan.
The 27th pick belongs to the Boston Celtics.
"I think Boston will likely choose Don in this ranking." Barkley suddenly spoke at this time.
"No, Boston is missing the inside now, they won't want Don's." Smith shook his head.
"Did you forget Ray Allen?" Barkley said with a smile.
When he finished playing Duke, Ray Allen came to the scene and personally told him to help Tang Tian, and he also left a contact information. At that time, he and Smith were standing next to him.
"Oh, I remembered it." Smith said, slapped his head and reacted.
The two looked at each other and smiled, then looked at Stern who had just walked out. This time they should be able to guess correctly.
"The 27th pick in the first round of 2011, the Boston Celtics chose Jajuan Johnson, a power forward of 2.06 meters, from Purdue University."
"Come.on!" When Stern announced the Celtics' choice, Smith and Barkley spoke in unison, with their exaggerated expressions already looking completely disturbed.
Now there are only the last three picks left in the first round, and Tang Tian may really fall out of the first round.
Stern walked out of the backstage for the 28th time.
At this moment, Feigan's phone shook and he picked it up. He followed Woj's Twitter and was able to receive first-hand transaction information, which would even come faster than Stern announced.
When he saw the message, a hint of astonishment flashed across his face. It was obvious that something had developed beyond his expectations.
"What's wrong?" Tang Tian turned his head and asked curiously.
Now everything is going as planned. When the first round draft is over, it will be his turn in the second round.
"A deal happened, and the Miami Heat had the No. 28 draft pick." Stern did not hold the envelope with the result in his hand, but announced the occurrence of the deal again.
"Yes, Riley really got a first-round draft pick!" Tang Tian turned around and sighed.
The Heat have only one draft pick this year. He thought Riley's previous promise to Cole was just a short check, but he didn't expect that the real deal was coming. This was to fulfill the two previous promises and choose him and Cole at the same time.
Cole was grateful during the trial training, and he gave Tang Tian a good impression. He also had a companion to go to the Heat with him.
But the next second, he was stunned.
Because on the flashing scrolling behind Stern, the Heat traded the chips to give this year's No. 31 draft pick and second round draft pick!
The Heat's No. 31 draft pick has become the Timberwolves!
"What happened?" Tang Tian reacted and turned to look at Feigen.
After giving the draft promise that day, Feigan was in contact with the Heat in the future, but unexpectedly things changed in the end.
"I don't know the situation either. Don't worry, I'll find out." Feigan's face was not good either, obviously he didn't know what was going on.
Tang Tian nodded. Although things were a bit unexpected, now is not the time to complain.
At this time, he looked back at the stage, and Stern had already walked out again.
"Okay, let's see what choice the Heat will make!" Smith looked at the stage at this time.
To be honest, Tang Tian didn't know what was going on at this time, or did the Heat give up their promise to him, after all, promises are just verbal and do not have any contract effect; or was Riley playing the abacus of the magician and preparing to use the No. 28 sign to choose him?
This is really possible. With Riley's stingy personality, he would not spend the money he could save.
As for worrying that Tang Tian will get angry?
Sorry, you are just a rookie at the end of the first round, and you will find a way to deal with your temper.
Chapter completed!