Chapter 22: The Draft Moves

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In a less obtrusive corner, two old men sat facing each other, drinking spirits.

"Look, let me tell you, you're in the second to last place, and that kid is almost the champion." An old non-formal voice rang out lazily, "Greg, you need to trade." "This guy is the owner of the ramen stall, oh, I forgot to mention, the biggest bar in the Holy City is actually the owner's business.

"I know" The old man sitting opposite is the Spurs coach Popovich, Bobo is a little depressed, because Qin Yan's performance is so good now, so good that there is almost no way to take him down, even if he can trade the first round of the lottery pick, it is estimated that he will not be able to take him, unless he has the top three picks in his hands.

"I'm depressed, haha" The boss smiled immorally, it was a pleasure to watch the old man eat deflated.

Popovich glared at this bad friend, and didn't speak, if he wasn't upset, how could this old man, who has always been strict, come to this kind of place to drink alcohol, this guy has not been serious since he came back from Japan, look at the industry he opened is this kind of bar, dance hall, casino, so corrupt, erosive, it's just that broken ramen stall is a little better. Hmph, there's no military school style at all.

"Hey, tell me now, if you really want to trade, what chips will you be able to come up with?" After laughing for a long time, the boss suddenly asked seriously.

"Do you have a way?" Bobo gave his old friend a blank look.

"I'm telling you, as long as it's a deal, there's nothing that can't be done, as long as the benefits are enough." The owner said seriously.

"See for yourself." Bobo took a deep breath, well, the air in this bar is really not very good, too strong the smell of perfume and alcohol.

"Hmm, Stephen and Neil, plus the second round of the year? It doesn't matter if you add it to the second round or not. The boss flipped through the information and frowned, "If you are willing to take out one of Manu or Tony, I will give you the champion sign, it is no problem for you to sign the champion, the two of you now, it is estimated that it is enough." ”

"That's not nonsense! If Tony and Manu can take it out, do I need your help? Popovich retorted angrily.

"Well, can this person trade?" The boss suddenly pointed to a player's profile and asked.

"Hmm" Popovich looked at the player who was pointed out, pondered for a moment, and then seemed to make a difficult decision: "If it comes to the point of necessity, you can." ”

"Okay, then you leave this matter to me, and I'll do it for you." The boss patted his chest and reassured.

Bobo didn't speak, but Bobo still believed in the boss's ability, and he said that if he could contact him well, he would definitely be able to contact him.

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At this time, all over the United States, it seems that there are telephones ringing in various offices, and all kinds of bargaining voices are constantly ringing in the telephone lines, which will be mixed with the words of slapping the table, scolding the street, and greeting each other's relatives. This is the NBA, this is the business league, and when valuable personnel come along, no one will easily pass up the opportunity to make a profit.

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The media are happy at this time, because this is the peak time for news sales! At this time, you can report all kinds of true and false news:

"Tryout Update: Davis Shines",

"Bobcat Expresses Satisfaction with Qin Yan's Trial",

"Kings Say Robinson Fits Team",

Who Can Drop a Knight? Bill or Vitesse? 》

"Shocking Deal! The Heat want a top show? 》

"Expose a star who wants to trade secretly"

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On June 29, 2012, the 2012 NBA Draft officially kicked off at Madison Square in New York.

Qin Yan's family and friends group actually didn't have a few people, grandparents didn't come, and there were only three people in their father and mother, plus Su Xiaoya, oh, if you count Bill Duffy, it would be four people.

As soon as he entered the venue, Duffy took Qin Yan to greet some acquaintances, Qin Yan could only arrange his parents, and told Su Xiaoya when he left, "Help me take care of my parents, it seems that I am going to stay in that little green house." ”

Su Xiaoya stuck out her tongue, nodded, and then ran to Qin Yan's parents to be coquettish, I don't know if this girl is familiar or what, anyway, she is very familiar with Qin Yan's parents.

Qin Yan followed Duffy all the way to greet the team manager he didn't know, anyway, they were all familiar, Qin Yan was also smiling and chatting with those people, anyway, they weren't familiar with each other, just leave a good impression on each other.

Qin Yan later went to the Spurs for a tryout, and his performance was very good, and it could be seen that Popovich was quite satisfied with himself, but the Spurs' ranking this year was too low, and there was basically no hope of going.

Qin Yan also went to the Bobcats, Cavaliers and other teams for tryouts, and the results were okay, but he always felt that the Bobcats and other teams were not very interested in him, even if he defeated draft favorites such as McGee, Bill, and Vitesse in training, it didn't make any difference, and his yellow skin was indeed despised by many people.

"Qin, what pick do you think you will be selected?" A reporter present found Qin Yan and then began to ask questions.

"Let this be left to the fate of God, I'll do my best." Qin Yan was playing Tai Chi.

"Qin, I heard that you performed well in the tryout, but the favorite in the draft has not been you, what do you think?" Another reporter asked.

"I think every team has their own reinforcement goals and every manager should think from the team's point of view and pick the best people, and I believe there are some teams that are a good fit for me." Qin Yan said neither humbly nor arrogantly, this answer is simply leaky.

"Qin ......"

The people of the United States are also very lively and gossipy, and when the draft conference had not yet started, Qin Yan was also surrounded by a group of reporters and asked a lot of questions. These reporters wish that Qin Yan said the wrong thing to get the headlines, but fortunately, Qin Yan was used to being a manager in his previous life, and he had never seen any big scenes, so he could still get through this crisis very safely.

Just as Qin Yan broke out of the encirclement of foreign journalists, he found that several Chinese reporters had also found him.

"Hello Qin Yan, I'm a reporter from CCTV, as the only Chinese player participating in the election this year, what do you want to say to domestic fans?" A Chinese buddy asked with a microphone on his shoulder.

"Well, hello friends in China, I'm Qin Yan, I hope I can have a better result in this year's draft, and thank you for your support to me." Qin Yan was concise and to the point, because he felt that he basically had no fans in China at present!

"Qin Yan, what pick do you think you can be selected, can you become the second Chinese champion after Yao Ming?" The reporter's eldest brother asked again.

"Well, I don't think I'm as good as Brother Yao Ming now, he is the pride of the Chinese, and it is also the goal I strive for, Brother Yao was the best center at his peak, and I hope that I can become the best person in the position of shooting guard in the future." Qin Yan still answered patiently.

"Do you think you can take Yao Ming's class and carry the future of Chinese basketball?" What a silly question!

"Well, I think it's too early to talk about this, of course I hope that I can succeed in the future, and if possible, I am willing to become a member of the Chinese national team and fight for it!" How else could Qin Yan answer, he could only answer so officially.

After the Chinese reporters asked a few more questions and sent their blessings, they also left temporarily, after all, there are many rookies worth interviewing this year, and Qin Yan's fame is not particularly big in the United States, but he is Chinese, and his own children still have to cover themselves.

It's just that the news headlines written by these people are so unreliable!

"Overseas Chinese Travelers Proudly Say The Draft Will Be Successful! 》

"Chinese rookie vow to carry the banner of Chinese basketball! 》

"First Quarterback! Qin Yan's words are not a problem! 》

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I really don't know how these uncrowned kings came up with these titles, but fortunately, Qin Yan doesn't have time to pay attention to these friends who came from afar now. Because the draft is about to start, Robinson is already calling himself out in the little green room.

As David Stern took the stage and began to speak, the 2012 NBA Draft officially began, and Stern was saying a bunch of nonsense as usual: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2012 NBA Draft, tonight has ...... Now, let's get started. ”

At this time, in the private room of the Hornets team, which has the top pick, the managers and coaches of the Hornets are having a heated discussion.

"Who to choose? Davis, Robinson or Chinese Qin? ”

"I'm leaning towards Davis, Robinson's technique is already in shape, it's too rough."

"I think Robinson is not bad, he's an instant fighter."

"But we're going to pick the heart of the team! After Chris leaves, we need a new leader. ”

"Why don't you think about Chinese Qin?" Suddenly, someone said so.

"No, I think that kid's mid-range shooting is too inconsistent, and I think Davis is better than him, don't we have a No. 10 show? If there is no candidate for China Qin in the tenth show, let's choose him again. ”

"So it's decided? Pick Davis. ”

"Agreed!"

After a period of busyness, the Hornets made a choice, an envelope was handed over, Stern smiled all over his face, slowly opened the envelope, looked at the name on it, and then smiled and said: "The first pick in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets chose ......" followed by an inexplicable delay in silence, deliberately leaving suspense!

"Qin, who do you think it will be?" Robinson asked Qin Yan quietly in the small green room.

"Probably Davis." Qin Yan also said lightly: "I guess the wasp is determined to win him." ”

"Hmph, visionless wasp." Robinson is a little unhappy, after all, in this life, due to the existence of Qin Yan, Robinson's achievements are not inferior to Davis, and Davis's NCAA championship in the original historical trajectory was also snatched away by Robinson, but the Hornets still prefer to believe in Davis!

"The New Orleans Hornets drafted Anthony Davis from the University of Kentucky! He is two meters and eight meters tall, weighs 100 kilograms, and plays as a power forward and a center forward! Let's congratulate him!! ”

At this time, Stern's words finally sounded, and sure enough, Davis was elected champion, Davis was very happy, hugged his relatives and friends around him and hurried to the stage, shook hands with Stern with a smile on his face, took the hat printed with the Hornets logo handed by the assistant on the stage, put it on, and happily took a photo with Stern.

"I'm grateful to the Hornets for choosing me, to President David Stern, to the Hornets for believing in me, and I'm going to work hard and live up to their trust in me, and I believe I can be the best rookie of the year!" Davis gave his acceptance speech, and his heart was indescribably excited.

In the little green house, Robinson is very disdainful, Qin Yan is very indifferent, and the other rookies are envious, jealous and hateful, but everyone is looking forward to who will be selected next.

At this time, the phone rang in the private room of the Bobcats......