pinnacle swinger

Chapter 264 The 12th Year Draft
A carnival for the whole city, a feast for 76ers fans all over the world.

Tang Wenlong's popularity has reached a peak. At least during this period of time, he has become the most popular star in basketball, surpassing Kobe and James, and appearing on the headlines of basketball websites around the world. , the photo of embracing the FMVP trophy with his right hand has become the most classic picture.

In China, Tang Wenlong has also become the most popular star, with his handsome looks, outstanding skills, unparalleled success and rising influence.Countless merchants fought over their heads, thinking about how to contact Tang Wenlong's agent, Joe Thomas, and how to get Tang Wenlong's endorsement.

His jerseys were sold out, his sneakers were sold out, and derivative products related to him were very popular, and all the discussions were about him overnight.

Just after the championship parade celebration ended, the 11-12 season officially ended, and Tang Wenlong ushered in the long-awaited holiday.

The tour guide of the Tang family tour group was replaced by Tang Wenlong himself in an instant. Tang Wenlong took the time to accompany a group of relatives and friends who had rarely traveled across the ocean, wandering around various places in the United States, and enjoying the exotic charm of foreign countries.

Because of participating in the finals, Tang Wenlong felt that the draft was approaching not long after the end of the season.

This is the 12 draft. Last year, Tang Wenlong did not attend the draft. This year... he still has no time. The 76ers' general manager Stefanski, head coach Collins, first assistant Bob, and the team's cornerstone star Iguodala appeared in the draft.

Tang Wenlong is currently at the international airport in Philadelphia, receiving relatives who flew from China again, but this time, it was relatives from the Fang family. The two of them were waiting at the airport early. Fang Chuxia held Tang Wenlong's arm, and affectionately The small face leaned on Tang Wenlong's shoulder.

The previous pick has already been decided by lottery, the draft, the two most important factors.

One is to choose reasonable and eye-catching rookies, and the other is to choose deals that are beneficial to the team or help the construction. Every year in the draft, there will be a lot of deals. Insignificant, small transactions that will be embarrassing in the long run.

Not surprisingly, the Hornets with the No. 3 pick chose Anthony Davis.Not long ago, the Hornets managed by the league finally found their new buyer-Tom Benson, the owner of the Saints from the NFL, spent a total of 3800 million US dollars.It's not too low, and finally has a backing.

The monobrowed Anthony Davis, with long hands and long feet, showed a silly smile when he came to the stage to shake hands with Stern for a photo.

Then there was the Bobcats at the second pick, who chose the physically fit small forward Michael Kidd Gilchrist, whose template was Iguodala.

The Wizards who hold the No. [-] pick chose Bradley Beal. The latter's scoring ability made the Wizards executives salivate. He wanted to form a two-gun combination in the backcourt. ?

In the small green room, after the top three were selected away, the other players inevitably showed a trace of regret on their faces.After all, all those sitting here are the proud sons of heaven who love basketball.

Waiters of Syracuse University was also a favorite of the top three before the game. Now that the top three has been confirmed, a trace of anxiety inevitably appeared on his round black face.The level of the pick not only affects the rookie's status in the team, but also involves the player's salary. Basically, the higher the pick, the higher the salary.

Just when he was a little uneasy, President Stern on the stage took out a small white note from the envelope, and calmly read the name of the player with the fourth overall pick.

"Cleveland Cavaliers, the player with the fourth pick is—"

"Dion Waiters!"

Immediately, there was thunderous applause. "Little Wade" is no less famous than the previous three, especially since he was born in a famous school like Syracuse. Everyone expected him to be like the previous two seniors - Kame Long-Anthony and Tang Wenlong grew into superstars.

On the stage, Waiters stood up excitedly. The Cavaliers are a rebuilding team. In such a team, he is bound to get a lot of playing opportunities and careful training from the team.

"I would like to thank Coach Jim for his training, my parents for their hard work, and all my friends who supported me." Waiters came up with a series of thanks, his nose was sore, and he almost didn't shed tears of excitement, "NBA is my Dream, I never thought that one day I could stand on such a stage. I have always been a fan of the Cavaliers. I am grateful to the Cavaliers and Cleveland. In the future, I will definitely study and train harder to improve my basketball level. Try to be an influential person, just like Tang Wenlong, the predecessor of Syracuse."

There was a lot of exclamation from the audience, but at the same time there was applause, comparable to Tang Wenlong?What a big tone, you know, that's a superstar who just won the championship!

Iguodala in the box also scoffed. Although Waiters has a high pick, potential is just potential after all. Compared with an almost mature superstar like Tang Wenlong, the difference is like the Great Lakes compared to the Pacific Ocean.But it's hard for young people to have such goals and determination. The draft is a show, and the reporter's flashlights are shining, and they have already thought about tomorrow's news headline - Syracuse's rookie's rhetoric is comparable to Tang Wenlong's.

Then the draft conference proceeded in turn, and the Mavericks and Cavaliers fired the first shot of the draft conference trade.

The Mavericks sent Tyler Zeller with the 17th pick to the Cavaliers for the 22nd, 33rd and 34th picks, and then selected Jared Cunningham, Bernard James and Jae Crowder, among them Jae Crowder is also a college friend of Jimmy Butler.

Another player from Syracuse University, Fab Melo, was selected by the Celtics. Although he failed to make it to the 76ers, his pick was as high as 22nd. Fab Melo was very satisfied. When he walked on the stage All smiles.

The 76ers' draft pick was at the end of the first round according to their record. After whispering among the head coach, general manager and assistant coach for a long time, they finally chose Jeffrey Taylor of Vanderbilt University.

Jeffrey Taylor himself was surprised and speechless. He knew that his draft price was not high, and his physical fitness was only average compared to the black players who could run and jump.The Philadelphia 76ers are the king team that just won the championship. They selected him in the first round, which clearly means that they are optimistic that he will become a puzzle piece for the team.

He did not come to the scene to participate in the draft, and watched the live broadcast with his family in front of the TV.His parents, relatives and friends gave him applause, tears filled his eyes instantly, he stood up and hugged everyone.

"It's really like a dream." Jeffrey later said to the media when he participated in an interview.

"I really can't believe that I have entered such an excellent team. This team is the best in the world. It has Tang Wenlong, the strongest player in the league. I will try my best to learn from my predecessors, try to improve myself, and learn to do well." A qualified NBA player..."

(End of this chapter)