On the night the draft pick was announced, agent Henry Thomas rushed to the hotel where Zhang Yan and Wade were staying and brought two draft plans.
"Zhang, Dwyane, this is the draft plan that I have tailored for the two of you. The contents include the prediction of the draft pick, team interviews, interviews, and team trials.”
Henry Thomas was very professional and thoughtful!
"There's no problem at all. It's exactly the same as my idea!”
Wade nodded after reading the plan, expressing his satisfaction.
The trial teams in the plan were all teams that had hopes of picking Wade and that Wade was interested in going.
"Zhang, what about you?"
Henry Thomas turned his head and smiled at Zhang Yan.
"It's a very detailed draft plan, but there are some changes to the trial team.”
"What changes?" Henry Thomas took out a pen from his bag and was ready to make changes.
"Cancel the trial at the Grizzlies.”
"Zhang, are you serious? The Grizzlies were the team with the first pick!”
After hearing Zhang Yan's words, Wade and Henry Thomas were both surprised.
"You won't be able to make a name for yourself if you go to the Grizzlies. The market is small, and the management often makes mysterious moves. Moreover, the team has just moved to Miami, and the fan base is weak. Everything is difficult at the beginning.”
In the draft, the Grizzlies 'top brass made a lot of outrageous moves. For example, in 2008, they chose Love and traded with Mayo. In 2009, they were even more exaggerated. They chose Thabet and directly missed out on Harden and Curry, the two MVP players.
Similarly, the Timberwolves and Orlando Magic were the same. Their idiotic actions in the draft and trade could not be counted on one hand.
Zhang Yan's rejection of the Grizzly Bear's trial training was a signal to him not to pick him!
After a moment of silence, Henry Thomas agreed with Zhang Yan's idea and silently crossed out the grizzly bear on the plan.
His service philosophy was to respect the wishes of his customers.
"The Clippers, the Orlando Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Milkinson Bucks will be the four teams for trial training!”
In fact, Zhang Yan of the Bucks didn't really want to go for the trial because he didn't think that his draft pick would fall out of the top four.
"The Grizzlies can choose not to go, but the two goals of the Los Angeles and Mavericks must be considered.”Henry Thomas said.
"Why? Their ranking didn't even make it to the lottery.”Zhang Yan asked.
"These two teams have a lot of chips in their hands, and they also have the intention of chasing you. I recently received news that they are frequently asking the Grizzlies and the Cavaliers if they have any thoughts of trading their draft picks.”Henry Thomas explained patiently.
"Okay, arrange it."
After the meeting, Henry Thomas left in a hurry.
There was only about a month before the NBA draft began. It would be a very busy month for Henry Thomas.
The next morning, the Four Heroes of the Feng Chen Sect also bade farewell.
The summer training was over. Next, they had to go their separate ways and carry out their respective NBA training trips.
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In late May, Zhang Yan started his NBA trial training journey.
The first stop was the Knights.
Zhang Yan's arrival attracted the attention of the team's boss, manager, and star player Ricky Davis.
Zhang Yan's performance had stunned everyone, be it in terms of technique, static talent, or dynamic talent.
This trial made the Cavaliers, who had been determined to choose James, waver.
If James had the potential to become a superstar, then Zhang Yan was simply a long-established NBA superstar. He could be plugged in and used without any polishing.
Even Ricky Davis couldn't help but exclaim,""If I choose this guy to assist me, my great cause will be accomplished!”
Similarly, in the following trials for the Los Angeles, Clippers, Nuggets, and Bucks, their higher-ups reacted the same way.
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On June 16, 2003, the sixth game of the NBA finals began.
The Feng Chen Four gathered together to watch the intense NBA finals!
In the end, the Spurs beat the Nets 88-77 at home and won the 2002 -03 NBA Finals with a total score of 4-2!
This was Zhang Yan's first time watching the NBA live, and he was very satisfied with watching the finals.
When Duncan held the FFVP trophy high in the air, the entire atmosphere boiled!
"This scene is even more intense than the NCAA finals!”Wade couldn't help but sigh when he saw the Spurs win the cup and the fans celebrate.
"Yes, I am." Looking at the Spurs players celebrating the championship, Zhang Yan fell into endless longing.
They had already tasted the taste of the NCAA championship. Next was the NBA!
Although the match had ended, the excitement of the four people was not over yet.
"Let's make a bet and see who among the four of us can win first!”
Under the explosive atmosphere, Zhang Yan proposed a bet.
If this was a one-on-one match on the court, no one would accept Zhang Yan's bet.
However, basketball was a five-player game. James, Anthony, and Wade said that they could do whatever they wanted. If they didn't meet good teammates, they would die!
"Come!"
"Definitely!"
"Bet on what?"
"How about 100,000 dollars?"
Melon had just opened his mouth when he was ridiculed by Zhang Yan."Ordinary? He had already won the NBA championship. Was he lacking a hundred thousand dollars?”
Anthony scratched his head, indicating that it made sense.
"Why don't we make the bet that the loser will wear the clothes of the champion team's mascot and celebrate with the winner on the streets!”Zhang Yan suddenly had an idea.
"Isn't this too exciting? If the loser happened to be the opponent of the winner in the finals, wouldn't he be hammered to death by his teammates?”
"This suggestion is too much, but I like it!”
"This is happiness that money can't buy. I can't wait to see you guys put on the mascot headgear!”
"It's not certain who will wear it!"
"Hahaha! It's settled then!"
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Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was June 27th, the day of the NBA draft!
In New York's madison square garden, two hours before the draft began, the stadium was already crowded with a large number of fans.
The 2003 draft was hailed as the most talented draft after 1996.
Many fans had also arrived at the entrance of the stadium in advance, wanting to catch a glimpse of these future superstars!
The entire NBA draft was also broadcasted live on CATV5.
"China Television Station, China Television Station! We are now at New York's Maiden Square Garden. Next up, we will bring you the 2003 NBA draft!”
"Our country's player, Zhang Yan, will also participate in this draft. Whether it's domestic or foreign, his ranking expectations are quite high.”
"Alright! We can see that Zhang Yan has already walked into the little green house. Today, Zhang Yan's parents have also arrived at the scene!”
"Zhang Yan is dressed in a suit today. He's so handsome! We will also conduct an exclusive interview with him after the draft is over!”
Zhang Liyi held the microphone in his hand, his face full of excitement.
This was his first time coming to the scene of a draft, and it was also the first time that China TV had conducted a live broadcast of an NBA draft!
Zhang Yan walked into the small green room in a blue suit. The suit was specially customized by Henry Thomas two weeks ago. These agents were very thoughtful in every detail.
Zhang Yan was also the first Chinese player to enter the small green house. Last year's top pick, Little Yao, had participated in the draft through video.
In the small green room, Anthony, James, and Wade were already sitting in their seats, waiting quietly.
After seeing Zhang Yan's figure, the three of them stood up and greeted Zhang Yan and his parents warmly.
Glancing around the little green house, TJ Ford, Hinrich, Collinson
Zhang Yan was surprised to find that they were all old acquaintances!
However, these people didn't seem to be that friendly. After all, he had just been eliminated by Zhang Yan in the NCAA two months ago.
Zhang Yan's parents were sitting beside him, and his agent, Henry Thomas, was outside using the three phones he carried with him, constantly making calls.
Henry Thomas was one of the busiest people that night. His two clients were both hot favorites in the lottery. The various transactions in the draft were changing rapidly. He had to keep the news flowing at all times to ensure the best interests of his two clients.
"Zhang, did you go to the Grizzlies for a trial?”While waiting, James sat beside Zhang Yan and started chatting.
"Of course not. Who would go for a trial with the Grizzlies?”
"Le Bulang, did you go to the Grizzlies for the trial?" Zhang Yan asked.”
"No, can a player who goes to the Grizzlies for a trial be called a serious player?”
The two of them laughed loudly and high-fived each other.
Although the two of them were smiling, they both knew that even if they did not go for the trial, the Grizzly Bear would most likely choose one of them.
The Grizzlies 'higher-ups were a little speechless. They had gotten the first pick, but neither of their favorite candidates had come to the trial.
Wasn't this a blatant rejection?
However, the players could refuse the trial, but they could not refuse the team's choice in the draft, so the initiative was still in the hands of the Grizzlies.
The Knight boss Gilbert, who had drawn the second pick, looked happy.
Zhang Yan and James both participated in the trial training of the Cavaliers. Now there was a rumor that Zhang Yan and James both won the league!
One of the two chosen ones would definitely fall into his pocket. As for which one, it would depend on the grizzly bear in front of him.
Half an hour later, the noise at the scene gradually faded away.
What replaced it was a sky full of boos!
Without even thinking, David Stern must have appeared!
Sure enough, Zhang Yan stretched his neck and saw the silver-haired, short, old man slowly walking onto the stage.
Stern seemed to be used to the boos.
Stern calmly finished his opening speech against the increasingly loud boos.
Next was the official selection segment!
When Stern opened the envelope handed over by the staff, he revealed a thought-provoking smile.
"Read it quickly!"
“WTF？! Can you hurry up?"
"Damn it! What are you waiting for?"
Faced with the urging of the fans in all directions, Stern cleared his throat." In the 2003 NBA draft, the first pick of the first round, the Griffin Grizzlies chose..."
At the last moment, Stern paused for a moment and looked around calmly.
The monologue in his heart was as if he was saying,'You guys were so happy when you booed me just now. Now, I'm hanging your appetite. Isn't that too much?'
At this moment, Zhang Yan and James looked at each other tacitly.
Both of them had the same thoughts. They wanted to win the top pick but didn't want to go to a place like Murphy. It was very contradictory.
At this moment, Stern's lips moved slightly.""The one chosen is... Zhang Yan from Marquet's Golden Eagles!”
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yan smiled and stood up. He shook hands and hugged his parents and friends.
On the surface, it looked calm, but Zhang Yan had already cursed a hundred times in his heart!
"Let us congratulate Zhang Yan for being selected as the 2003 NBA's top draft pick! He was also the second Chinese player to be selected as the top scorer!”
Hearing the news that Zhang Yan was the top scorer, Zhang Lishi almost jumped up in excitement.
The commentator from ESPM was also doing his personal analysis."Between Lebrang and Zhang, the Griffin Grizzlies chose Zhang!”
"This is also the first foreign player to appear in the first round for two consecutive years! And they were all players from China!”
"I can already imagine how excited their fans are at the moment. This is indeed something to be proud of!”
On the stage, Stern looked up at Zhang Yan and said,
"Zhang! Congratulations on becoming this year's top scorer!”
"Welcome to the NBA. This is where your dreams begin!”
He took the hat with the Grizzly Bear LOGO from Stern.
The two of them shook hands and took a photo. Countless flashes recorded this moment.
When he returned to his seat, his agent, Henry Thomas, quickly walked in from the door and whispered into Zhang Yan's ear,""At present, many teams are negotiating with the Grizzlies. Be prepared. A deal is likely to happen later.”
Eh?
Things had reversed?
In an instant, Zhang Yan felt that it was dawn!
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