Pick Westbrook

Chapter 3 A Bogut
Hammond frowned.

It is not impossible to trade up at this time. In history, the Hornets and Lakers finalized Kobe's deal 5 minutes before the start of the draft.

It’s just that at that time the Lakers used an All-Star center Divac in exchange for Kobe Bryant with the 13th overall pick. Although this year’s draft is not as good as the star-studded 96 golden generation, I’m afraid they have to put some effort into trading up. Blood.

"The management of other teams has already determined the rookies to be selected, and the teams that want to exchange high-ranking draft picks for immediate players have already completed their work."

"The draft is about to start. We want to negotiate a deal with them at this time, and hope that they will change the team's original team plan. I am afraid that we need to come up with a very tempting bargaining chip."

Hammond reminded Li Laidao that he also hoped that the other party would be mentally prepared.

Li Lai nodded and didn't mind about it. In his opinion, the Bucks had reached the stage of invincibility.

In order to quickly complete the reconstruction and change the current weak appearance of the team, it is urgent to select potential rookies.

"So which team should we negotiate with?" Hammond asked curiously.

Li Lai continued: "The Bulls with the first pick!"

"what!"

Hammond was really shocked by Li Lai's words.

The first pick was still in the draft year, even if he had to go bankrupt to win it, Li Lai was indeed a loser.

Here Hammond hurriedly contacted the management of the Bulls, but the other party seemed to have discovered a little secret, and replied directly, "Get lost!"

"This year's draft has three darlings who are considered to be the cornerstone of the excellent team building, Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley and OJ Mayo.

I think the Bulls also took a fancy to one of them and planned to rebuild completely, so they kept the No. [-] pick tightly. "

Hammond said helplessly.

Li Lai nodded, but he had also heard rumors that after the Bulls selected Rose, they asked the Heat if they were willing to trade Wade alone.

At that time, Wade had just won the FMVP trophy in the 06 Finals, and was respected by the world as the league's top guard who was called the Flash.

The fact that the Bulls dared to propose a single exchange for the rookie Rose showed their recognition of Rose's talent.

Therefore, it is indeed a bit of a dream to trade the No. [-] pick based on the steel coins in the Bucks' current hands.

In fact, it's not just the Bulls. The top three picks, the Heat and the Timberwolves, also hold their first-round picks tightly. If Hammond dares to ask, there is a high probability that he will be rejected with a rolling word.

"So, I am destined to miss Ross!"

Li Lai clenched his fists helplessly.

In addition to thinking about losing Rose, the excellent cornerstone of the team, there is also worry about Rose's future fate.

But now is not the time for inner drama, time waits for no one, and the signing deal must be completed as soon as possible.

Li Lai asked Hammond to release the news that the Bucks wanted to trade up, and soon the management of the Thunder, Knicks, and Clippers came to the news, saying that they could discuss it.

It's just that the Knicks' pick is at No. 6, and the Clippers' pick is at No. 7. Compared with the Bucks' No. 8 pick, there is no obvious advantage.

Li Lai is very clear that if he wants to choose the cornerstone of the team in his heart, he must get the 4th or 5th pick, and the Thunder with the 4th pick is just right.

Soon, the general manager of the Thunder, Sam Presti, came to the box. He was a very thin but refined businessman.

"Unexpectedly, the owner of the Bucks will personally participate in the team's draft. This is really very dedicated."

Sam Presti said with a smile on his face.

As the saying goes, you don't hit a smiley face when you reach out, and Sam Presti showed his affinity for the workplace as soon as they met.

Instead, Li Lai looked at him cautiously and said, "Let's get to the point, Mr. Sam.

I want the No. 4 pick in your hand, tell me what chips you want. "

Sam Presti spread his hands in feigned surprise and said, "That depends on what bargaining chips the Bucks can offer."

Li Lai cursed the old fox inwardly, and had to be led by the nose and said, "I'm willing to give Michael Reed, the core of the Bucks!"

Before Sam Presti could react, Hammond said with a sad face: "Boss, this is not a joke!

Michael Reid is the only All-Star player in our team. He averaged 27 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game last season, making him the league's fifth-leading scorer.

We're also counting on him to sell tickets next season! "

Sam-Press's expression was still flat, but his heart was full of shock.

2007年超音速队交易了球队核心场均26分4篮板4助攻的雷阿伦，从凯尔特人那里得到了5号签以及潜力新秀德隆蒂-韦斯特和实力悍将沃利·斯泽比亚克。

The latter two are both players who can score in double figures per game.

Therefore, compared with Ray Allen's previous 1-for-3 bargaining chip, if the Bucks are really willing to take out the player Michael Reid now, they just want to exchange the No. 4 pick in his hand, even if this year is a In the year of the draft, this is also a very cost-effective deal.

What's more, given the current situation of the Thunder, they really urgently need an All-Star player to support the scene. It is completely acceptable for Mike Reid to be 28 years old when his career is on the rise.

"But Mr. Li Lai, I still won't agree to this deal."

Sam Presti shook his head and said: "The Thunder are aiming to rebuild, and they value potential players with rookie bonus periods.

Although Michael Reid can meet the team's needs for powerful players, it cannot meet the team's long-term plans. After all, his contract has only three years left. "

Li Lai nodded. A rookie player's 4-year rookie contract, plus the overlord clause of matching rights, can be renewed for 4 years. That is to say, the team that selects the next rookie player can have him for at least 8 years. .

Compared with Michael Reed's three-year contract, it is indeed not an advantage.

"Then how about I add another No. [-] pick?" Li Lai continued.

This time it was Sam Presti's turn to be shocked.

"Mr. Li Lai, I don't quite understand what you mean by this sentence."

Li Lai continued: "The No. 05 pick in [-], Andrew Bogut, who is now in the rookie bonus period, I will give it to you too!"

Sam Presti stood up excitedly and said, "Really!"

After saying this, Sam Presti felt that he had lost his composure, so he quickly sat down to recover.

The Thunder really need a potential center!

Last season, the Thunder's predecessor, the Sonics, was used as an inside cash machine by the entire league, allowing opponents to average a terrifying 54% field goal percentage per game in the paint, and their average conceded points of 107 points per game became the third-worst in the league. Second to the Warriors and Nuggets.

That's why in this year's draft, Sam Presti made up his mind to select Serge Ibaka, the defensive gate from Congo.

It's just that Ibaka still has a contract with the Spanish team, even if he can't join until the 09-10 season at the earliest.

Therefore, if Bogut can be obtained at this time, it will be a blessing for the Thunder.

"Bogut averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks per game last season, and lost to the Pistons' little prince Tyshawn Prince by only one vote in the selection of the defensive second team.

Therefore, his joining will not only solve the team's urgent need for insiders next season, but if he can also form a two-tower combination with Ibaka in the future..."

Sam Presti suddenly felt that happiness came a little too suddenly, and he couldn't even think about it.

Hammond, on the other hand, thumped his feet and sighed.

It is said that there is a rich second generation in Milwaukee who is ignorant and prodigal to the extreme. Now it seems that he is not a prodigal, he is simply mentally retarded.

"I still want the No. 8 pick in the hands of the Bucks!"

Sam Presti seemed to be convinced that Li Lai was eager to trade up, said the businessman.

Hammond couldn't bear it anymore, and cursed a madman!
"Sam! What do you mean, not only do we have to take out the all-star core Michael Reid + No. 8 pick Bogut, but we also have to take out the No. 4 pick in the first round to replace you with the No. [-] pick?!
Are you crazy! "

Sam Presti himself thought he was crazy, but he looked at the young man in front of him expectantly.

Rumor has it that there was an uneducated crotch boy in Milwaukee who was rushed to the hospital due to overwork, and finally saved his lower body after the efforts of countless doctors. This incident even made headlines.

So now, faced with such a young man who has made all the prostitutes in Milwaukee go crazy, why doesn't he speak up?
(End of this chapter)