On June 25, US time, the Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, has begun.
In the private room of the high-rise, Li Ke glanced around with his scrutiny eyes.
He saw Blake Griffin, Harden, Serena Williams, Curry, Demar DeRozan sitting quietly in the small green house below...
There are also Tabits who are stupid and crazy, selling potential in a crazy way, Jonny Flynn, who hurt Zhongyong, and former Rockets player Jordan Hill...
The success or failure of a draft actually depends on whether the management is wise or mediocre.
Compared with previous years, the process of the draft has not changed at all.
David Stern stood in the middle of the stage and gave an opening remark against the booing of the New Yorker.
Then, he announced: "The 2009 NBA Draft, now starting with the first choice of the Los Angeles Clippers, and they have five minutes to consider."
Only one minute passed five minutes, and Clippers General Manager Mike Dunleavy made the choice-
"In the 2009 NBA Draft, the first pick in the first round, the Los Angeles Clippers chose Blake Griffin, a power forward from the University of Oklahoma, 6-foot-10 inches and 251 pounds!"
In the small green room, Ji Lifen stood up and waved to both sides.
Although the New Yorker booed him very unpretentiously, he still walked onto the stage of the Madison Square Garden Theater with an excited smile.
The Clippers' choice should be the least suspenseful.
In the Little New Year draft recognized before the draft, Ji Lifen is the only No. 1 pick.
In fact, there is a similarity in the NCAA in the past three years, namely: the top stars appear in the Big 12 leagues, and the positions are all forwards, conquering scouts, draft experts, fans and spectators, and they are also historical and phenomenal offenses.
It was Xiao Du in 2007, it was Beasley in 2008, and it was Grey Fen this year.
The Clippers picked Ji Lifen away, and the rest of the suspense went up.
The second pick in the first round was the passive deterioration of the Detroit Pistons. No one knew who they would choose. It might be Harden, Tabit, or Ricky Rubio who didn't come to the scene at all.
In the private room, Li Ke's breathing was also rapid. He knew that the choice of the piston could profoundly affect the choice of the bobcat.
The five-minute thinking time was quickly spent most of it, and it seemed that Choudumas was hesitating.
"In the 2009 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons chose... from UCLA..."
When Li Ke heard about UCLA, he knew that Serena Williams was gone.
"Russell Westbrook!"
With David Stern's shout, Serena Williams jumped up from the little green house.
No matter what the future is, at least, Serena Williams beat Li Ke in this draft level.
In the private room in the stands, Li Ke clapped.
The Pistons' choice is not surprising. They have a tradition of building a point guard, from Isaiah Thomas to Chancey Billups.
Serena Williams should be the best point guard in this draft that Chaudhumas believes.
"Look at the grizzly bear..."
The Grizzlies, who were ranked third in the first round, are the most critical. In their previous life, they chose Tabit, who was purely selling potential.
This year, similar rumors and rumors seemed to be coming out before the draft.
"In the 2009 NBA Draft, the third pick in the first round, the Memphis Grizzlies chose - Hashem! Tabit!"
Seeing the tall and powerful Hashem Tabit stand up from the small green house, Li Ke let out a heavy breath.
If there is no accident, the bobcat should have a choice.
emmm, he didn't know that there was a dispute inside the Grizzlies, but in the end, General Manager Chris Wallace shot the board and gave the reason-
"We've already fallen into O.J. Mayo once, so I refuse to repeat the same mistake!"
Yes, Harden, like Mayo, is considered a short-sized shooting guard.
At that time, Mayo was named the No. 1 high school student in the United States, and Harden seemed to be inferior to Mayo.
The Grizzlies made a choice because of this, and Chris Wallace was attracted by Hashem Tabit, who was known as the second generation of Damn Dreams.
"It depends on the king."
The king seemed to have an interest in Tyrek Evans, and in the end, the king did choose Tyrek Evans at this position as the gossip said.
Terek Evans stood up from the Green House, and the King's choice was the first upset choice in this draft, because Terek Evans's prediction ranking was the top seven in the lottery, which was still a little short of the top five.
But looking at Tyrek Evans' career, the Kings' choice is not bad. James Jr. later became a typical rookie who is at the peak due to injury.
"call!"
"Who to choose?"
In the private room, Boss Qiao turned his head and looked at Li Ke first.
Li Ke shook his head: "James Harden or Stephen Curry, both are fine!"
He doesn't make a choice because this choice is too tangled.
But the second after Li Ke handed over the choice, Boss Qiao made the decision: "Then Stephen Curry!"
A phone call came to Elne Grenfield's cell phone, and then, in the Wizards' private room not far away, Elne Grenfield picked up the pen.
Swish swish swish swish... Three letters and a Greek number appeared on the blank note - "Wardell    Stephen    Curry    II"!
Not long after, David Stern, who reappeared in the center of the stage, announced: "In the 2009 NBA Draft, the fifth pick in the first round, the Washington Wizards chose the point guard from Davidson Academy, Stephen, Curry!"
In the small green house, Curry's family was confused.
"Why is the Washington Wizard?"
"I don't know, Stephen, don't worry, go up and shake hands and hug David Stern!"
Dell Curry is an old man. He knows that no matter how much he thinks at this time, it is useless. It is better to put on the hat of a wizard and end it all quickly.
Behind this choice of Wizards, there must be a deal.
emmm, Bobcats did not disclose their transactions to the public because the four-party transaction included Jared Jack, who signed first and then exchanged. If they wanted to be truly completed, the free market would be opened on July 1st.
In the private room, the bobcat, who had completed the most important operation this summer, lying comfortably on the chair.
Although they still have a draft pick with the 21st pick in the first round and a draft pick with the 53rd pick in the second round.
But the remaining two choices are obviously not as good as the fifth pick in the first round.
Especially, after Li Ke crazily praised this 2009 draft.
The choice has been completed and irreversible, but Li Ke has a question: "Michael, why is Stephen Curry?"
"What?"
"Why is Stephen Curry, not James Harden?"
"Because Dell Curry is a celebrity of Charlotte, Stephen also grew up in Charlotte. If he really becomes a future superstar as you say, he will become a symbol of Charlotte's future."
To put it bluntly, it is basketball in my hometown.
This reason is already very sufficient, but Boss Qiao is still saying: "In addition, although James Harden is a double-season guard, his position in the NBA is more inclined to be a shooting guard. If we choose him, he will really play the sixth man like his template."
The private room was discussing, but the talent show continued.
Because the King made an upset choice, the Bobcat also made an upset choice. The original top five favorites, Ricky Rubio and Harden, both fell down.
In the sixth pick in the first round, the Timberwolves' general manager David Kahn chose the golden boy Ricky Rubio, who he always likes.
Then there was the seventh pick in the first round, and the Warriors chose James Harden.
I lost Curry but got Harden. No one knew whether the change was good or bad. Anyway, for Bobcats, everything was fine.
In the eighth pick in the first round, the Knicks still chose Jordan Hill.
However, in this time and space, without McGrady, it should be difficult for Jordan Hill to become an old Rockets player again.
"It's time to think about the remaining two draft picks, who should we choose."
In the private room, the discussion about Curry has ended, and it is time to enter the next stage.
In the remaining two drafts, Boss Qiao had no idea, so he looked at Li Ke again.
But before the real choice, Li Ke had no idea.
However, Boss Qiao and the management team, the second general, Hunha, have already started a heated discussion. After all, they have paid attention to the rookie's trial training throughout the whole process.
As for Li Ke, he could only follow their discussion and make a few words.
For example, Ricky Joe mentioned Tagibson.
Li Ke interrupted: "I played against him during the NCAA period. I remember that his rebounds and defense were very good, very passionate, and he was a good player."
Rod Higgins mentioned Christian Ainga, and Li Ke's attitude changed: "African players in Europe? They don't have technical advantages and physical advantages. I don't like him."
Since the successful operation of selecting DeAndre Jordan in the second round of the draft last year, Boss Qiao has trusted Li Ke very much.
From the Raptors who were ranked ninth in the first round, more than ten choices have basically not changed compared to the original historical line. Even the Thunder, who appeared in the 12th pick in the first round, chose Gerald Henderson to increase the depth of the shooting guard position.
This wave can be said that Sam Presti's eyes are gone, because after Gerald Henderson, Thunder, Ju Holiday, Tylawson and others can choose from...
In the 17th pick in the first round, the 76ers picked Zhu Holiday away.
In the 18th pick in the first round, the Timberwolves chose Tylawson.
The choice of the bobcat is getting closer...
"Who chooses who?"
This time, I have to fill in the notes myself.
Li Ke stared at the draft list that had already drawn a lot of slashes in Ricciqiao's hands, swept twice, and found what he wanted:
"It's him, Tagibson!"
Ricky Joe quickly filled in Tagibson's name on the note, and after a while, the note was handed over.
David Stern in the center of the stage announced: "In the 2009 NBA Draft, the 21st pick in the first round, the Charlotte Bobcats chose the Tower from the University of Southern California! Gibson!"
The last one was the second round draft. Because the pick was too far behind, the Bobcats really had nothing to choose from, and Riccijo and Rod Higgins had a headache.
However, Li Ke found a bead after looking through the list of the draft again.
"It's him, Wesley Matthews!"
In the original historical line, Wesley Matthews was defeated.
Because he graduated from a senior year, he is old and his data is not as gorgeous as most seniors. The original ranking he predicted was the end of the second round, so it is reasonable to lose the election.
If Li Ke's memory is correct, Wesley Matthews relied on a summer league contract with a daily salary of $113 per day to stay in the NBA.
Unlike many unselected rookies who need time to grow to return to the NBA, he was the kind of person who lost the election and played well back then.
Therefore, Li Ke is very confident that this choice will make sure to make a profit!
With the 30th overall pick in the second round, the Heat chose Robert Docher, and the 2009 draft came to an end.
Li Ke, who has strongly intervened in the team's operation, has already helped the Bobcats and ushered in a harvest season.
"Stephen Curry, Tagibson, Wesley Matthews, three are fighting power, there is still a lot to do in the new season!"
It is not an exaggeration to say that three are fighting power. If Li Ke’s memory is not wrong, the three selected by the Bobcats are all those who are in the best rookie team in the rookie season.
Curry averaged 17 points per game, Tagibson averaged 9 points, 7 and 8 rebounds per game, and Wesley Matthews averaged around 9 points.
In addition, Dai Quin Cook, Hua Er, Du, Tucker, Jordan Jr., Ryan Hollins and Joel Anthony, as well as Kenyon Martin, Itan Thomas, Dalius Sangela, and Jamaltinsley who were dealt with.
This is all the Bobcats who still have contracts or will have contracts in the future. A large list of 15 people has been collected.
However, looking at this lineup, Li Ke feels-
"A second point guard is missing, and the garbage contract between Itan Thomas and Jamal Tinsley must also be disposed of..."
"However, the rest can only be left to Lao Qiao to deal with."
Li Ke just roughly calculated the Bobcat's salary space.
The largest contract for the entire Bobcat is Kenyon Martin with 15 million yuan, plus Gerard Wallace with more than 9 million yuan.
Next are Jamaltinsley and Itan Thomas of 7 million, and Sangela of more than 4 million.
The rest are a group of rookies or basic-paying players, including Li Ke.
Together, it can almost reach about $55 million.
The NBA salary cap for the 2009-10 season was about 57 million US dollars, which means that the Bobcats have basically hit the hat.
"If you don't have a visa, you won't have a chance unless the contract between Itan Thomas and Jamal Tinsley is processed."
However, Li Ke felt that the Bobcats now don’t need to sign any powerful players without signing, and they lack one or two substitute point guards.
So, it is not a big problem to leave the rest to Boss Qiao.
After the talent show, Li Ke also made a plan for his summer.
It is necessary to have vacations, but training cannot be completely spared.
He edited WeChat and sent it to Serena Williams, Du Xiao, Jiba...
“洛杉矶合练,走起?”
叮,叮,叮!
“走起!”
Chapter completed!