king of defenders

Chapter 317 Embarrassment
"Why?"

Coach Popovich stared at RC-Buford, a little unable to suppress his emotions: "Buford, you have to give me a reasonable explanation. Since Meng Yun has recovered, why didn't he invite him to our training camp? We don't need to talk about the matter, but can't we give him a chance to show himself?"

Spurs general manager RC Buford looked at coach Popovich in surprise. He hadn't seen coach Popovich like this for a long time.

Although he didn't understand why Coach Popovich favored this Chinese boy, Buford knew that Coach Popovich was on the verge of anger, and quickly said: "Greg (Greg Popovich), listen I say."

"Okay." Coach Popovich still stared at Buford, as if if you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I will definitely make you look good, "You say."

Buford said: "First of all, our training camp roster has been finalized and announced to me. If Meng is added at this time, other players will have opinions. Secondly, I discussed with the boss and the management, based on what we have I think we are unlikely to choose Meng Yun, and you should also understand this."

Popovich was taken aback and couldn't help sighing.

The first reason is nothing but an excuse. If the Spurs are really interested in a certain player, they can give him the green light.

The key is Buford's second reason.

This year's draft lottery ended on May 5, that is, a few days ago, the Spurs got two picks, one was the No. 21 pick in the first round, and the other was the No. 26 pick in the second round.

Popovich is very clear that the team management, including the boss and Buford, are not very optimistic about Meng Yun. If Meng Yun is not injured, maybe they will consider using a pick at the end of the first round to select Meng Yun, but Meng Yun's injury made the team's management doubt and worry about him, so they were reluctant to choose Meng Yun with the 26th overall pick in the first round.

In fact, if the video of Meng Yun has not been released, Buford is willing to sell Popovich as a favor. If possible, he plans to sign Meng Yun with the 55th overall pick in the second round.

But now that the video of Meng Yun is released, his pick will definitely not be at the end of the second round.

The Spurs only have two picks in their hands. They are unwilling to give Meng Yun the first round, and they are unlikely to win Meng Yun in the second round. That's why Buford rejected Popovich. Since he didn't take Meng Yun as an observation Object, why give him the green light?

"I understand." Popovich was sad, silent for a while, and then said: "Buford, is it possible to use a trade in exchange for a draft pick, such as the top pick in the second round."

In fact, in Popovich's view, the top picks in the second round are not worthy of Meng Yun. If Meng Yun is not injured, if it is not because of his family affairs
But Popovich really likes Meng Yun, and he doesn't want to let it go.

Buford spread his hands: "Greg, please forgive me for saying this, I don't think it's worth doing for Meng Yun." Seeing Popovich's face change, Buford smiled bitterly: "I'm sorry."

Popovich shook his head and stood up: "Okay, I see."

After all, the nba is a business alliance, which is mixed with various transactions and various trade-offs. Even Popovich is sometimes helpless.

It's just, it's really a pity!
Memphis.

Grizzlies head coach Dave Jogel's office, Dave Jogel is sitting at his desk, sorting out materials.

This season, the Grizzlies successfully entered the playoffs, defeated the Blazers 4-1 in the first round, and entered the second round, but lost to the Warriors 2-4 in the second round, and finally missed the Western Conference Finals.

Although this season has come to an end, Dave Jogel has not been idle. He still needs to summarize the gains and losses of this season and check for omissions.

"Dong dong."

There was a knock on the door.

Dave Jogel looked up: "Come in."

A man in his thirties came in through the door. He was Dave Jogel's assistant Fowles. Dave Jogel was working, so he naturally had no reason to rest.It's just that Fowles rarely disturbs Dave Jogel when he's doing things, and generally in this situation, there must be something important.

"Fowles." Dave Jogel asked, "What's the matter?"

"Coach." Fox took out his phone and handed it to Dave Jogel, saying, "This is a video about Meng Yun, I think you should watch it."

Dave Jogel was stunned for a moment before reacting: "Meng Yun? That Chinese player from Davidson College?"

Fox nodded, a little surprised, he remembered how much the coach valued this young man more than a month ago, but now it seems that he has forgotten the whole person.

In fact, Dave Jogel really didn't think about it all at once. He was indeed very interested in Meng Yun at the beginning, but after Meng Yun was injured, he was not so interested in Meng Yun.Still for that reason, he is not optimistic about Meng Yun's recovery from his injury and whether he can stay healthy in the future.

In the past one and a half months, the outside world has hardly found any news about Meng Yun. Dave Jogel paid attention to it at first, but then he stopped paying attention at all.

So Fox mentioned it all at once, but he didn't remember it.

Dave Jogel picked up his phone and clicked on the video. He frowned first, his face showing surprise, and then he became serious. After watching the video, his brows were already wrinkled.

Fox has been observing Dave Jogel, secretly surprised, originally thought the coach would be happy to see this video, but now it seems that is not the case.

"Fox." Dave Jogel said.

"Oh." Fox continued, "Teach me, coach."

Dave Jogel returned the phone to Fox, his expression had regained his composure, and he said, "I know about this matter, thank you for telling me, let's get to work first."

"That Mengyun"

"I'll take care of it," Dave Jogel interrupted.

Fox nodded and walked out.

When Fox left, Dave Jogel opened the drawer, took out the folder containing Meng Yun's materials, and then pulled out another folder from the table, which said "Jarrell Martin".

Dave Jogel compared the two documents again, frowned and thought for a while, finally shook his head, put Meng Yun's folder back in the drawer, and sighed: "Unfortunately, it would be great if I didn't get hurt."

For Meng Yun, Dave Jogel really admired it very much, but with Meng Yun's injury, everything changed.Times have changed, and Dave Jogel has made a choice.

In fact, Dave Jogel is not the only one who has the final say. The Grizzlies have the same embarrassment as the Spurs. Their two picks this year, one is No. 25 in the first round and the other is No. 56 in the second round. Side by side with the Spurs.The Spurs can't match Meng Yun with a suitable pick, and neither can the Grizzlies.

(End of this chapter)