LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 97
Chapter 96 – Some Surprise
The entire draft venue was full of voices. Before the draft started, the managers and senior management of each team were still on the phone to decide whether to finalize the deal at a critical moment.
On the draft stage, the big screens on both sides showed rookies who have successfully played in the NBA in recent years, James, Wade, Anthony, Howard, Yao Ming, Deron Williams, Chris Paul…
There are also some well-known NBA stars’ stadium highlights played on the videos on both sides of the channel, Kobe, Garnett, O’Neal, Iverson, Duncan…
Zhang Jun took Diana, Xia He and Elizabeth into the small green room.
Little green house, I don’t know when it started to be a special term. In fact, it’s just some players who received an official invitation to enter the draft conference. After the draft pick was determined, they were lucky enough to be on stage to shoot with David Stern. A group photo.
Generally, this quota is voted by the general managers of each NBA team, and finally determined by the vice president of the league, Adam Silver, based on the prospects of the draft held by the league and the selection intentions of the teams holding high-ranking picks.
Since the top 14 picks in the draft each year are called the lottery zone, at least 14 or more players will be invited, depending on the popularity of each draft player that year. For example, in the most recent 2003 draft, there were a total of 21 players. turn up.
Players who enter the small green room can be accompanied by relatives, friends and agents at the draft site. The selected players will be given a peaked cap by the on-site officials who selected their team, and then they will go on stage to shake hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern.
“Hey Kevin, what are you doing up front?”
Zhang Jun couldn’t help saying hello to Durant in front of him.
Excited Durant turned his head and looked at Zhang Jun excitedly, adjusted his clothes and said, “Sit in the front and I’ll go directly to the stage.”
Zhang Jun couldn’t help but smiled and said, “This guy already thinks he’s the No. 1 pick sitting so far ahead.”
Diana reminded: “Because of Oden’s injury at the combine and his team’s refusal to check with the on-site team doctor, the general managers of each team are vigilant.”
“They suspect that Oden’s team has concealed some of his injuries or physical conditions. Although Oden doesn’t seem to have any serious problems from his performance on the court, it is always worrying.”
“So, there may be some changes in this year’s draft. Not only Durant, but you also have a high chance of becoming the No. 1 pick.”
Zhang Jun nodded. This is quite understandable. After all, Oden’s glass attribute has already been famous in the NCAA. Just like his terrifying talent, people love and hate him.
Elizabeth, who had never seen any big scenes, came to such a grand venue for the first time. The simple and simple she did not have the stage fright as she imagined, on the contrary… she was very happy with herself.
“Son, take some pictures of me. I have to show your uncles when I get home. I went into the theater at Madison Square Garden.”
Zhang Jun couldn’t help but said, “Mom, shouldn’t you let them see that your son is about to become an NBA player?”
Elizabeth glared and said, “What’s so interesting about you? They don’t like men.”
Xia He covered her mouth and snickered, “It’s not that you don’t know my mother’s life history. At this time, only your elder sister cares about you.”
After finishing speaking, Xia He patted Zhang Jun’s face with her small hand and said, “When will your big house be settled after the draft?”
Zhang Jun stretched out two hands to pinch Xia He’s small face and said, “Why do you ask so many questions, you are going to move out.”
Xia He glared at Zhang Jun angrily from the side with her two cheeks puffed out.
At the same time, in a box at the venue.
Steve Patterson clenched his fists and finally made up his mind.
Drexler, the famous glider of the Trail Blazers, was also on the scene. He patted Steve Patterson, who finally made up his mind, and said.
“Choosing him was definitely the best decision for us.”
Steve Patterson took out a coin and said: “Why don’t we leave it to God to decide~www.mtlnovel.com~Drexler was so angry after seeing this scene, it’s the result of you finally made up your mind after a long time It’s a coin flip!
Drexler angrily said, “Hey Steve, God doesn’t flip coins!”
“Don’t hesitate any longer, everyone in the management meeting agreed to elect him except for your negative vote.”
Steve Patterson took a deep breath, knowing that the result could not be changed, he had no choice but to write down the player’s name on the card in front of him, and handed it to his assistant.
Drexler finally nodded in satisfaction when he saw the player’s name. Taking advantage of Drexler’s inattention, Steve Patterson still secretly threw a coin into the sky, and then slapped it on the back of his hand superior.
“The head is Zhang Jun! The word is Auden!”
Inside the theater.
David Stern walked up to the front desk, and the whole venue was immediately quiet.
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2007 NBA Draft.”
“It’s going to be a star-studded draft, and they’re going to be the mainstay of the league just like those NBA stars on the screen behind me.”
“Now I announce that the 2007 NBA Draft has officially started!”
As soon as Stern’s words fell, the entire Madison Square Garden Theater burst into warm applause.
Soon, the management of the Trail Blazers handed over a small note to a staff member, and the staff member trotted all the way to the front desk.
Stern slowly opened the note in his hand, somewhat surprised, and shouted: “The No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, the Portland Trail Blazers, selected Kelsey Zhang Jun from Los Angeles, California. – Bars III!”