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"Dad, who is this person?"
"Zhang Luo, what's wrong?"
"No, he looks handsome in a suit. What does he do?”
"Basketball player."
When many girls saw Zhang Luo's interview on TV, they took the initiative to sit down in the living room and watch the talent show with their fathers or brothers.
Although the girls were not very interested in basketball, they were quite interested in handsome men.
It was similar to when a man saw a beautiful girl.
It wasn't just the girls in China who noticed Zhang Luo's good looks. The female reporters in the Garden also noticed that Zhang Luo had a different kind of charm when he wore a fashionable suit.
"Kakaka!"
After Zhang Luo entered the field, he greeted the players he knew from time to time.
Ross also came to the scene with his family. As soon as he saw Zhang Luo, he hugged him and the two chatted about the recent situation.
When he learned that Zhang Luo was going to play in the Olympics, Ross looked envious.""Zhang, you're so lucky to be able to play in the Olympics. It's a pity that Coach K doesn't like me now.”
Not to mention the Dream Team's main roster, Ross wasn't even qualified to enter the sparring list…
This was also related to the fact that the Dream Team had too many choices, especially since the superstars had signed up for the Olympics this year.
The defeat in the last Olympics and the World Championship made the Dream Team lose face, and now they were sharpening their knives.
Zhang Luo wasn't afraid of the Dream Team. In his previous life, in the 2019 World Championship, didn't they only get eighth place?
Although they didn't send their strongest lineup, the eighth place was still the eighth place!
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Zhang Luo and his parents sat in their seats and waited for the start of the talent show, while Austin kept making all kinds of calls outside.
Austin made and received all the calls.
Every name in the NBA draft could lead to changes in the subsequent plans. Austin needed to ensure that Zhang Luo's draft was within control.
The agents of every popular rookie and the management of every NBA team were now wrestling with each other.
The closer they got, the crazier they got!
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It was eight o'clock in the evening. It was eight o'clock in the morning in China.
The talent show officially began!
Stern waved his hand and went on stage amidst the boos.
The people present booed Stern mainly because every time the draft was drawn, they always felt like it was a script.
No fans liked to be tricked.
If you were tricking me, I wouldn't have known about it, but now that I know, I feel like you're playing with my intelligence. I have to boo you!!
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" The 2008 talent show has officially begun. Mr. David Stern is on stage and is about to receive the first envelope. According to the speculation of his peers, Zhang Luo's order will be very close to the front, so the audience in front of the TV should not leave. Zhang Luo's name should appear soon.”Director Zhang said.
As Instructor Zhang spoke, Stern opened the first envelope and aimed his mouth at the microphone!
Although Zhang Luo knew that it was unlikely that he would be selected first, he was still a little nervous.
"The first pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls chose Derrick Rose from the University of Pennsylvania!!”
Ross stood up and hugged his parents. He took the hat from the staff and went on stage with a smile.
"The time is still too short." Zhang Luo sighed to himself.
If Zhang Luo was given a full freshman season, he was confident that he would become the top draft pick. However, if he was given a month's time, it would be difficult for him to shake Rose's position even if he did his best.
" Zhang Luo's teammate, Derrick Rose, has become the top scorer. I think fans who have been paying attention to Zhang Luo's matches should know him. Rose's breakthrough is very sharp, very fast, and his organizational skills are excellent. In the NCAA knockout tournament, the Gemini formed by him and Zhang Luo was a nightmare for all teams when they switched attacks.”
"Also, Ross and Zhang Luo have a good relationship. They're good friends and even trained together in the summer.”
Coach Zhang was also very familiar with Ross, and he kept introducing Ross 'situation.
While Instructor Zhang was nagging, Stern received a second envelope!
The second pick for the Miami Heat was Michael Beasley.
Right now, Beasley was still highly regarded. He was a double star on par with Durant. He had been famous for a long time, and his reputation had accumulated over time. It was almost difficult for Zhang Luo to defeat him.
Riley had expressed his optimism for Beasley on many occasions, thinking that Beasley was better than Durant.
Zhang Luo became nervous when his name was not called out for the first two positions.
Soon, Stern received the third envelope.
"The third pick of the first round for the Nottingham Forest Wolves is Zhang Luo from the University of Pennsylvania!!!”
Upon hearing his name, Zhang Luo stood up reflexively and hugged his parents. He took the hat and stood on stage to shake Stern's hand!!
Forest Wolves!
Minnetona!
Zhang Luo felt like he was being cursed.
Zhang Luo's first impression of this city was that Brother Dong had suffered a huge setback from a female international student there, and then it was cold!!
The winter temperature there was probably the coldest in the United States.
Zhang Luo did not go to the Timberwolves for a trial, but the rebuilding Timberwolves still chose him.
Based on the size of the NBA market.
First Gear: Knicks, Laker, Nets, Clippers, Bulls, Celtics.
Second gear: Mavericks, Mosaic, 76ers, Wizards, Heat, Warriors.
Third Gear: Hawks, Raptors, Diamonds, Suns, Timberwolves, Nuggets
Fourth gear: Cavaliers, Blazers, Orlando Magic, Kings, Knight, Spurs, Hornets, Pacers, Bucks, Pelican, Grizzlies, Thunder.
There was no ranking in the same class.
Generally speaking, the higher the grade, the bigger the market, and the more money one could earn.
The 34th tier could basically be classified as the same tier-the small ball market.
The career trajectories of many star players were generally: Small ball market (rookie)-big ball market (champion or no champion)-wandering.
Totem-level top stars (Kobe, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan) may be better at the end of their careers.
Garnett, Ray Allen, O'Neal, Barkley, and many other superstars generally had similar career resumes starting in the small ball market.
There were very few superstars like Kobe who had grown up in L.A. and continuously won championships.
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After Zhang Luo came down from the stage, Austin immediately walked to Zhang Luo's side and said,""Don't talk too much about the Timberwolves later. The Knicks have made a deal with the Timberwolves.”
Austin's words basically confirmed that Zhang Luo was going to join the Knicks. He was traded as soon as he was selected.
Austin came over to remind Zhang Luo so that many NBA players would talk about their love for that team after being selected. The embarrassment of being traded to another team would not happen to Zhang Luo.
Zhang Luo nodded with a smile!
The New York Knicks, the first team.
Everyone was happy!
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