readytorunbook Chapter 271: The 2004 Draft!ariza takes home
Chapter 271: The 2004 Draft!ariza takes home
Although the Athens Olympics men's basketball competition will not officially start until August 8!
But Wang Zhizhi and Yao Ming had to return to China now to participate in joint training and a series of pre-Olympic warm-up matches!
Before returning to China, Yao Ming asked with concern: "The higher authorities require all players who are preparing to participate in the Athens Olympics to return to China before July 7 to participate in the training and selection competition. Time is running out now!"
Han Mo said carelessly: "What a big deal, if it's a big deal, I won't participate..."
Yao Ming: "..."
Wang Zhizhi: "..."
In the 76ers' float parade, Charles Oakley and John Stockton announced their retirement. The two veterans finally realized their dreams in the last year of their careers!
Charles Oakley lifts hot white chick in jerk and jerk, making babes scream.
John Stockton, on the other hand, waved goodbye to the people of Philadelphia who greeted him in the street very calmly.
If this was Salt Lake City, it would be perfect for Stockton, but how can there be so much perfection in the world?
At this time, in Utah, countless Jazz fans were standing in front of the TV. When they saw John Stockton waving at the camera, they burst into tears.
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After a week of carnival, the NBA ushered in another blockbuster event!
The proposal passed in 2002 was finally officially implemented this summer!
The NBA continues to expand and will usher in their 30th team!Charlotte Bobcats!
As a new force, the Charlotte Bobcats are jointly held by shareholders of many other NBA teams. The largest shareholder and the actual controller of the team is Robert Johnson. The first head coach is Bernie Bewkes. Duff served.The Bobcats used the No. 33 pick and the No. 29 pick provided by the league to trade with the Clippers in exchange for the No. 14 pick.The Bobcats also have the right to select at least 19 and up to [-] players from the other [-] teams, and each team can select up to one person.
Each team can set up an "8-man protection list", and the Bobcats can only select players outside the eight-man protection list. At the same time, the Bobcats' first-year salary cap is only two-thirds of the league salary cap!
The 76ers' eight-man protection list is: Allen Iverson, Han Mo, Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Andre Miller, John Korver, Jamal Crawford, Eric S. promise.
Coleman was sullen: "It's not fair, so many little furry children are protected, what about me? Will I be abandoned?"
Han Mo comforted: "Fart, of course you are very important, but the team has already calculated that the Bobcats will not choose you, and they will not want to take over a drunkard when they just established the team!"
Coleman: "You boy..."
Although the Bobcats can choose outside the protection list of the other 29 teams, in fact, for most teams, the protection of the top eight is enough to accommodate the main force + seedlings!
There are not many options left for the Bobcats!
Among these options, the Bobcats are most satisfied with Gerald Wallace of the Kings, Jason Kapono of the Cavaliers, Eddie House of the Clippers, and Willie Green.
As a freshman of the 76ers, Willie Green did not get enough playing time in his rookie season, but he trained hard off the court. Although his talent was limited, he tried to do his best within his ability. Although there is no potential to become an All-Star player, it is definitely enough to become a qualified role player at the playoff level!
In the previous life, Willie Green was naturally on the eight-man protection list of the 76ers, because he was the most important substitute for Allen Iverson.
But in this life, the 76ers are really rich on the back line!
With 24-year-old Jamal Crawford on the team's bench, the other young guards really have to step aside!
It is indeed a good choice for Willie Green to go to the bobcats that are waiting for a while. Facing the crooked people selected by the bobcats, it must not be difficult for Willie Green to secure the starting position!
But Willie Green couldn't show any joy. When he learned that he was going to the Bobcats, he pushed away the hot girl sitting on his lap, and pulled Korver aside and whispered.
The only two first-year rookies of the 76ers have shared joys and sorrows in the past year, endured NBA jokes from old players, and forged a deep friendship.
Han Mo went over and patted Willie Green's head: "Rookie, you are a good guy from Philadelphia, don't embarrass us! Do you know? Those who come out of my place are going to be the boss outside!"
"Okay!" Willie Green burst into tears: "Next time we meet, I will let you see my growth!"
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On June 2004, 6, the draft was held as scheduled!
The Orlando Magic, holding the No. 17 pick, selected the talented [-]-year-old high school student Dwight Howard
The Charlotte Bobcats, holding the second pick, selected Emeka Okafor, who also became the first draft player in the history of the Bobcats.As another template is Tim Duncan's young player, his extremely high maturity and golf intelligence are his biggest selling points. In time, the Bobcats will become another insider hegemony in the NBA.
The Chicago Bulls, holding the No. [-] pick, selected Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon is known as the strongest outside player this year. The Bulls believe that although it is a pity to let go of Jamal Crawford, Ben Gordon · Gordon is clearly an enhanced version of Crawford on both ends of the floor.
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In the previous life, the 76ers should have selected Andre Iguodala with the ninth pick in this draft. Unfortunately, in this life, the 76ers ranked first in the league. Godala obviously had no chance. In the end, Iguodala fell to the 11th pick and was selected by the Golden State Warriors. This has to be said to be a wonderful fate.
The 76ers, who missed the first round of picks, can only continue the second round of Taobao!
Without any suspense, under Han Mo's guidance, Billy King used the No. 45 pick to win Tracy Ariza, a freshman from UCLA!
As a five-star high school student last year, Tracy Ariza's draft predictions were always in the middle of the first round before meeting LeBron James, but a showdown between high schools allowed Ariza to see clearly the difference between mortals and geniuses difference!
In the head-to-head confrontation with James, LeBron James of St. Mary's Middle School scored 52 points and smashed West Chester High School led by Ariza 78:52. In that game that focused the attention of the United States, Ariza only Got 12 points!
The name of genius has never been with Ariza since then, and his draft pick has been falling all the way. A group of scouts even wondered: "Who gave him the courage to participate in the NBA draft just after finishing his freshman year?"
Tracy Ariza, who walked off the draft platform wearing a draft hat, saw Han Mo head-on.
Ariza was overwhelmed, and obviously couldn't believe that the boss he joined the team would come to the scene for such a humble second-round pick like him.
You know, the team's head core is personally interviewed, and even the number one pick is not available every year. Just like when the Magic selected Howard this year, the Magic's boss Tracy McGrady has long been unknown. It's vacation!
However, Han Mo said coldly: "Compared to James, you are trash!"
Ariza was stunned, not knowing how to strike up a conversation.
"If you want to be a recyclable trash, train with me!"