Chapter 568 2008 NBA Draft (4K month)(1/2)
Sun Hao also reached out to greet him, and then chatted with Jordan and the others for another time Beasley.
This guy who was pulled as a tyrant and trained to defend the badge, Durant's friend, has not changed much from history.
He is also the only one considered to be likely to have an impact on Ross' No. 1 pick in this draft.
Beasley's performance in the NCAA is very similar to Anthony back then, and the data may be even better.
Average of 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds per game.
Of course this is just data, Beasley is still a little worse than Anthony's talent.
Although both of them are excellent in offensive ability, Beasley cannot count as an offensive kaleidoscope, because his weak-handed offensive methods are actually not strong.
In other words, when you are guarding him, the effect will be very obvious.
This is also why you see both of you are very strong, but Beasley is always almost at striking the threat on the field.
Of course, this is not the most important thing, the most important thing is the position and ball quotient issues.
Like Durant, he played the fourth or even the fifth in college, but his shooting is very accurate, which allows him to play the third or even the second in the NBA.
The same is true for Anthony. He plays the third and fourth position in the NCAA, and can immediately become a pure third position in the NBA.
But Beasley is different. Beasley plays in a standard four-position style in college, and many scores rely on skills at the basket.
The height of 2.08 meters is unsolvable in the NCAA, but when you go to the NBA, you will suffer a bit of a loss when you play the No. 4 position.
As for swinging to No. 3, his speed at both ends of the offense and defense is relatively poor, and he is a typical "no three or four" type.
Then there is his ball quotation issue.
He is actually very similar to another player, Kyrie Irving.
They have strong attack ability, but it is difficult to get the ball out when they are in their hands.
This type of player is prone to play beautiful data and has good viewing, but he often cannot lead the team to win.
Not to mention other things, as long as you have played the ball and cannot get out of the teammates who will pass the ball, it will be so uncomfortable and uncomfortable.
Once he can't score a goal, you will instantly feel like you don't want to play anymore.
Of course, these are all obtained by Sun Hao, a time traveler, to look back on Beasley's career with a future perspective.
Beasley is now talented and is known as the next Anthony, and has a promising future.
Moreover, the same people will develop differently in different environments.
In history, Beasley went to the Heat, but now the Heat is still a playoff team, and his career trajectory will definitely change.
In addition to Ross and Beasley, Green House also has many players with great future.
OJ Mayo, Westbrook, Love, Garlinari, Eric Gordon, Brooke Lopez, Robin Lopez...
Not in the green house, Roy Hibert, McGee, Ibaka, Batum, Jordan Jr., Pekovic, Asik, Dragic...
This is definitely the NBA's top success rate.
"Who do you think the Memphis Grizzlies will choose as the No. 1 pick this year?"
"Derick Rose."
Sun Hao and Jordan almost spoke in unison.
There is no question about who has a vision for this question.
Just like last year, no matter who gets the No. 1 pick, he will choose Oden. This year, no matter who gets the No. 1 pick, he will basically choose Rose.
In his first year of NCAA, he led the University of Memphis to score 33 wins and 1 loss in the Championship, and led the team to the NCAA finals in March Crazy.
You should know that the University of Memphis is not considered North Carolina, the top school like Duke. The only one in the history of the team who entered the NBA to become a super giant is "penny" Hardaway.
Besides, among Ross' teammates, only Chris Douglas Roberts and Joey Dorsey are considered powerful.
So just listening to this resume, you can feel such awesome person.
Not to mention those who have watched him play in college know how shocking Ross' performance on the court is.
In fact, it should be said that Rose's college experience is very similar to Zion Williamson in the future.
Before entering university, they were not the most favored.
Ross is most favored by the first high school student OJ Mayo, and Williamson is most favored by the same class as RJ Barrett.
But they all spent a year in college to defeat everyone.
And OJ Mayo is also like Barrett, and he performed very poorly in college.
So sometimes when you look at the NBA draft carefully, you will find that many stories are actually repeated.
Speaking of Ross, another important reason why Sun Hao and Jordan agree on this is because the number one pick is the winner this year.
The team that holds the No. 1 pick this year is the Grizzlies, and the Grizzlies are Memphis’ team!
Just like if the No. 1 pick in 2009 was drawn by the Thunder, the Thunder would definitely choose Griffin.
The NCAA's influence in a city is even greater than that of the NBA.
Of course, another reason why Jordan supports Ross is because Ross himself is also a Chicago native.
In history, Jordan can say that "If Rose is not injured, he can win 6 championships."
They were chatting, and Stern came out of the backstage.
There was still a burst of enthusiastic booing, but what Stern this time was different from usual. When he came out, he unconsciously looked at the commentator's seat.
He hasn't seen Sun Hao for almost a year.
Seeing Sun Hao's body that was slightly fat but not too fat, the stone in his heart fell a little.
It was still a familiar opening remark, and then announced the first pick, followed by a five-minute waiting time.
In five minutes, Stern walked from behind to the front and announced his final belonging.
"In 2008, the Memphis Grizzlies chose Derek Ross, a point guard with 1.91 meters, from Memphis University."
The moment Stern announced the result, cheers shook the sky.
Many of the fans who arrived tonight were from Memphis. They had been waiting for this moment for more than two months.
As the "city hero" of Memphis, what else can excite them more than this!
Sun Hao also remembered the Grizzlies' lineup at this time. Although Bathil was a pity to leave, Rosga Mike Miller and Garudy Gay, plus Randolph, will be Gasol Jr., who will be in the NBA next season.
With a little operation, the Grizzlies' rise is faster and slower than the Bulls in history!
It's interesting.
The second pick belongs to the Knicks.
The Knicks finally chose Beasley.
This choice is not surprising. Compared to Mayo, Beasley's immediate combat power is better.
Like the Grizzlies, the Knicks have been in decline for many years. They need a talent to save them immediately.
After seeing this, Sun Hao couldn't help but smash his mouth.
New York is more luxurious than Los Angeles. For players like Beasley, going there may not be a good thing.
The third pick belongs to the Supersonics team.
"Will Seattle choose OJ Mayo?"
Barkley also raised a new question.
Jordan nodded.
In previous draft predictions, Mayo was basically either second or third.
And there is a short story that Mayo was so famous when he was in high school that he and Jordan had both fought one-on-one.
Jordan also recognizes Mayo's talent, so it's not surprising that Jordan feels so.
Sun Hao also felt that the probability of choosing Mayo at the Supersonic speed is quite high, but it may be that the third young master of Thunder was too impressed by him in his previous life, so he shook his head.
"I think they'll pick Russell Westbrook."
Sun Hao said.
"Are you serious? That guy played as a substitute in college. I admit he is very talented, but he can't beat OJ."
Barkley asked back.
"You're right, but that's my intuition."
Barkley is indeed right. Westbrook was a substitute for Darren Collison in college.
So Sun Hao was not sure, after all, history has changed.
If it were someone else, even Smith and Barkley would have a gamble.
It was Sun Hao, but he nodded in agreement.
After a while, Stern came out to announce the final result of the Thunder.
To be continued...