NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 116 The Clippers repented, Kongbu waited to see the joke

On the second day after the end of the regular season awards, the annual draft lottery began.

Kumbu attaches great importance to this draw.

It stands to reason that the Raptors have won the first place in the league record list, and their draft picks have been fixed, which are the 29th pick in the first round and the 29th pick in the second round.

The draw has nothing to do with them.

But Comb had a verbal agreement with Fitch Sr. and Dumars before, and the Clippers had two core players from the Raptors to trade their first-round picks.

For the Pistons, the two sides exchanged first-round picks.

In addition, when Snow was traded, he also got a first-round pick from Green Kai. Green Kai did not enter the playoffs, and they will also participate in the lottery.

Even if the Raptors did not participate in the lottery, there was a strong sense of presence in the lottery meeting. At least three of the 13 lots were related to them.

The lottery meeting didn't last long. In less than half an hour, Kumbu was satisfied with the result.

This little butterfly of mine has changed some history, but most of the draft picks are still the same as under normal circumstances.

The Clippers still got the No. [-] lottery.

The Grizzlies and Nuggets got the No. [-] pick and No. [-] pick respectively, which is the same as normal.

Originally, the fourth pick should be the Raptors' pick, but now that the Raptors have risen, the No. [-] pick was drawn by the Warriors.

The Philadelphia 76ers took the No. 7 pick.

After Lukai got Snow, the lottery changed. They were originally No. 10, but now they only got No. 13.

The Pistons were originally the No. 11 pick, but now they have the No. 10 pick.

Kongbu couldn't help being overjoyed, so he had three lottery picks, No. 1, No. 10 and No. 13.

In addition to the No. [-] pick, the remaining two lottery picks are not high, but they are enough.

The lottery has just ended here, and in less than two hours, Kumbu received a call from old Fitch.

He thought that the old Fitch was here to fulfill the verbal agreement to discuss which two players in the Raptors lineup to use this No. [-] pick.

As a result, when old Fitch opened his mouth, Kong Bu's face turned livid.

"Kong, I'm fired."

"I can't keep our promise."

"Damn Sterling, he had promised me to trade our first-round pick with the Raptors, and he backed out."

"He deserves hell!"

Old Fitch's voice became hoarse from anger, and it seemed that he had just had a big fight with Clippers owner Sterling.

Now he is not only furious, but also ashamed and ashamed in his heart.

What's shameful is that he had a verbal agreement with Kongbu. Now that the situation has changed, the agreement is obviously invalid. He will definitely feel sorry for Kongbu.

What makes him feel ashamed is that he is also one of the oldest coaches in the league, older than Larry Brown and Nelson. As a result, the boss didn't buy him at all, and fired him when he said he was fired.

Even if the verbal agreement has no legal effect, but everyone is in this alliance, and if the verbal agreement is backed up, how will they meet people in the future?

Comb was also tickled by Sterling's anger. He thought with his big toe, and he could see Sterling's tricks.

At the beginning, he agreed to the verbal agreement proposed by Kumbu. It was because the Clippers hadn't drawn lots yet. If only one No. [-] lottery was drawn, it would be exchanged for the two core players of the Raptors.

Even if it is a No. [-] pick, Sterling may not regret it.

But what they got was the No. [-] lottery. Who wouldn't envy Duncan who was won by the Spurs with the No. [-] pick?

It just so happens that this year's No. [-] pick is also an insider, Michael Olowokandi.

Of course, fans of later generations know that this is one of the worst champions in NBA history. Before Kwame Brown and Bennett appeared, there was not even one of them. He was the worst.

But this is just an afterthought. Whoever dares to say that Olowokandi is a parallel importer is definitely a clown who attracts people's attention.

With a height of 211 cm and a wingspan of 229 cm, he claims to have unlimited room for ascent. The room for ascent here refers to his jumping ability.

I practiced track and field and rugby before the age of 17, which is easily reminiscent of Chamberlain. The coach was engaged in track and field before playing basketball.

Born in Nigeria, he didn’t play basketball until he was 17 years old. In just three years, he averaged 20+10+3 blocks per game in the NCAA. Dream.

In all the basketball training camps he has participated in, he has broken all the records in the training camp, whether it is touch height or speed.

The draft template is a big dream, but this template has a lot of controversy. Many people think that his template is more like an admiral.

Such an incomparably shining super insider seedling, the greedy Clippers drool.

Comb is even very clear that Sterling is not the only one who made the verbal agreement to renege, and the Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor must also support this decision.

Baylor played the position of small forward when he was a player, but he is a bit like the old Thomas, who attaches great importance to the position of center.

Under normal circumstances, it was Baylor's decision for the Clippers to win Olowokandi. His original words were "the center and the point guard are the two most important positions on the court. We absolutely don't want to miss such an excellent center."

In the minds of the older generation of players, the fifth and first positions are indeed the most important.

The more Kong Bu thought about it, the more angry he became, "Old man, don't be angry anymore, there is no need."

"Our verbal agreement, I have not disclosed it to the outside world, even the old Thomas does not know."

"Now only you and I, as well as Sterling and Elgin know, so you don't have to think too much."

Kumbu suppressed his anger and began to comfort old Fitch.

Old Fitch was absolutely innocent in this matter.

"Kong, I talked to you once before, and I really look forward to coaching for two more seasons."

"Strive to break a thousand victories."

"It's a pity that this kind of thing happened. I think this may be my fate."

"It's time to say goodbye to this league."

Old Fitch said disheartened.

Encountering such an embarrassing thing, the old man loses face and feels a desire to retire.

Kong Bu hurriedly dissuaded, "Fate is a trick to fool the weak. I never believe in fate."

"It's not as bad as you think, old man."

"Go to the Nuggets. I heard old Thomas say yesterday that they fired Bill and are currently recruiting a new coach."

The Nuggets took the last place in the league this season, and the 40-year-old rookie coach Bill Hanzlik was of course fired.

Combe remembered that the man who replaced Henzlik happened to be D'Antoni, the future master of run-and-gun tactics.

However, a clever woman can't cook without rice. D'Antoni's tactical ability is beyond doubt, but he failed to save the Nuggets, and was fired after only coaching the Nuggets for one season.

It wasn't until he became the coach of the Suns in 03 that he really took off.

"Nuggets? Kong, you are adding pressure to me."

"I'm really not that superstitious about strong teams, but the Nuggets are not as good as the Clippers. Even if I coach for another four years, I may not be able to win a thousand games."

"Kong, thank you for your kindness."

Old Fitch smiled wryly. The Nuggets had only 11 wins this season. Even if he went to coach the Nuggets, it would be difficult for the Nuggets to win 20 wins in a single season with their current lineup.

"No, old man, the Nuggets' current lineup is really not good."

"But what if you add Steph and Camby? Two defensive lineup players can definitely transform a team's defensive strength."

"My agreement with you is still valid. When you go to the interview, you can ask them to call me."

Kumbu didn't know if he was influenced by the traditional culture of respecting the old and caring for the young. He really wanted to help a group of old Fitch.

Even if Fitch Sr. leaves the Clippers, Comb doesn't want the agreement to be voided.

"Kong, are you serious?"

"The Nuggets are the No. [-] pick. The two best players this year are center Olowokandi and Arizona's Bibby."

"No. [-] pick can't pick them both at all."

"If you do this, you are really at a loss, and it's hard for you to explain to Thomas."

Old Fei Qi quickly refused, he didn't want Kong Bu to make things difficult because of himself.

"Loss? In fact, it won't be a loss. The big deal is for the Nuggets to send over their 23rd overall pick."

"I remember they had two first-round picks this year."

The Nuggets did have two first-round picks this year. The third pick chose Riff LaFrentz, and the 23rd pick chose Tyronn Lue.

Wu Sheng is a member of Xinke's defensive team and was selected as an All-Star as a rookie. He is excellent in offense and defense, and his personality is relatively strong and righteous. He is very suitable to be the boss of a weak team.

Camby is also on the defensive second team and is also young, but because the Raptors have too many insides, he doesn't have so many opportunities to play.

Once the Nuggets dreamed of starting, he averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game, no problem at all.

And under normal circumstances, Cambina's DPOY season happened to be playing for the Nuggets.

A young All-Star, a young quasi-All-Star, changing to a No. 23 pick and a low-value No. [-] pick, it seems like a loss.

But it's different in Kumbu's hands. With these two first-round picks, he can select two players whose value is not inferior to Wu Sheng and Camby.

Of course, if it is said that blood is earned, there must be no profit.

Combe just wanted to help old Fitch.

"Okay, then I'll contact them now."

"God, there's no need for an interview, as long as you tell them that there is such a good thing, they will definitely not refuse."

"Kong, you are such a good boy."

Old Fitch was very grateful. He and Combe had only met twice, but in the end he was helped so much by Combe.

By the time he hung up the old Fitch's phone, the anger that Kumbu had just been put on by the Clippers had dissipated.

He suddenly remembered that if the Clippers keep the No. [-] pick, they must still take Olowokandi.

Kong Bu doesn't need to do anything now, he just needs to wait quietly to see the joke.

(End of this chapter)