Pick Westbrook

Chapter 4 The Draft Begins

Li Lai thought about it for a while.

Bogut is a traditional inside big man, and he can be called the forefront of the league in terms of inside protection, pick-and-roll and defense. Even in the small ball era of later generations, he can also arouse the interest of many people.

What's more, in the 15-16 season, the pioneer of the small ball era, the Golden State Elementary School Team, it was precisely because Bogut was reimbursed for the injured season in Game [-] of the Finals that the Warriors were defeated by James and Irving's various chugs and chugs, and the inside rebounds were also snatched by the eight wise kings TT Thompson and Eros Love, before losing the championship in the end.

So Bogut is powerful no matter what era he is in.

But, it hurts beautifully!

Li Lai still wanted to say that Bogut would bear all the pain.

Furthermore, Li Lai is very clear about the current situation of the Bucks. Apart from the Huskies who have been in the league for ten thousand years, the Bucks have the second largest belly!
Therefore, although Bogut and Michael Reid have strength, and even strength is not bad, they cannot solve the current catastrophic situation of the Bucks.

They just belong to a good team jigsaw puzzle. Maybe they can go to a team to be a perfect second and third masters, but they are far from reaching the level where one person can lead the team to victory.

In this case, Li Lai wouldn't feel bad even if he sold the whole team, not to mention a package deal for the two of them.

It's so bloody!
So Li Lai nodded in agreement and said, "Yes!
But I have to ask for another pick in your hand, No. 24! "

"Ah!"

Sam Presti chuckled, and couldn't believe that the kid in front of him actually agreed!
Michael Reid + Bogut + No. 8 pick, just change to No. 4 pick + No. 24 pick?

If the transaction is really successful, this is really a bargain.

Originally, Sam Presti liked OJ Mayo, a talented defender, but the Timberwolves still announced in a high profile that they would win OJ Mayo even though they already had potential guard Randy Foy.

这让萨姆-普雷斯十分头疼，所以雷霆队在管理层会议上才会决定用4号签退而求其次选下来自加利福尼亚大学的防守悍将，大学期间场均可以拿下12分4篮板4助攻2抢断的拉塞尔·威斯布鲁克。

Although this player shot badly in college and his statistics are average, he is predicted to be around 10th in the draft, but his defense is really good!The static talent also has a height of 191cm + a wingspan of 203cm.

Most scouts believe that his template is Tony Allen, who made great contributions to the Celtics in the finals, and he will be a proper defensive gate in the future after a good training.

Sam Presti originally took Westbrook to find a perimeter defensive partner for Durant, but now he has other plans.

"With Bogut + Jeff Green + Durant + Michael Redd, the Thunder are ready for the playoffs! What perimeter defense do I need? What kind of rebuild? What bike?
Furthermore, the current situation of the Thunder team is too much to reach the playoffs immediately. ’ thought Sam Presti.

After hearing that Li Lai had actually agreed to such an unequal deal, Hammond's fat body began to shake due to emotional ups and downs. He tried his best to do ideological work with his boss.

"Boss, if this deal does go through, we'll be damned by the fans in Milwaukee.

And the actual value of a pick at the end of the first round is not even as good as a pick at the top of the second round! "

Sam Presti didn't give Hammond a chance to continue, and said while the iron was hot: "Michael Reid's contract reached 1400 million, and I had to balance the contract, so I gave Marshall + Malik Rose. head?"

"shameless!"

Hammond's emotions have turned into rage, and he shouted: "Marshall is 35 years old, with a contract value of 600 million, but last season he only averaged 3 points and 3 rebounds per game.

Malik Rose has an annual salary of 700 million and only averages 4 points and 2 rebounds per game. What kind of rubbish contracts are these?
Do you really think of my Bucks team as running a nursing home? "

Li Lai was silent for a while, but continued to nod and said, "Yes!"

"Ah! Boss!" Hammond twitched the fat on his face, but looked cute instead.

It's not enough to use last season's fifth scorer in the league + No. 8 pick Bogut + No. 4 pick to replace the opponent's No. 24 pick + No. [-] pick!
At the same time, he had to eat two garbage contracts from the other party. This time, it was really a loss to grandma's house.

Sam Presti was already laughing, and couldn't help but continued: "I heard that the Bucks still have a second-round pick at No. 37..."

"Mr. Sam!"

Finally, Li Lai couldn't bear the endless greed of the opponent, and interrupted: "The Supersonics moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City this season, and changed their name to the Thunder.

You must have come to a new city, and you are eager to achieve results!
The combination of Durant + Michael Reed + Bogut + Jeff Green will definitely give new local fans infinite reverie.

And Michael Reed's historical shooting ability can definitely become the best second player around Durant, and his All-Star status will definitely help the Thunder sell tickets better in Oklahoma.

So don't you want any more, that's the best chip I can give!
And if that chip isn't enough to impress you... heh, I can go talk to the Grizzlies at No. [-] and see if they'll be impressed. "

Sam Presti was a little surprised that the kid in front of him who only knew about sex and wine would know so many things, and he even said the most important reason why he was willing to accept this deal.

Even... dare to threaten him!

It seems that the rumors are not all true.

Sam Presti held out his hand and smiled. "So, deal done?"

Li Lai stood up and stretched out his hand to hold each other tightly, saying affirmatively, "The deal is concluded!"

It wasn't until this time that Sam Presti finally confirmed that the other party was not joking, saying: "There is an unwritten rule among the NBA management that once a handshake is made, it is no different from a contract in black and white.

If you regret it in the future, I am afraid that no team is willing to make a deal with you again. "

Li Lai snorted and said, "Mr. Sam, you underestimate me too much. I still understand the reason why you should think twice without regret."

Sam Presti left satisfied, but stopped halfway and asked curiously: "You paid such a high price to get the No. 4 pick, who do you want to pick later?"

Li took a look at the other party, but he had also heard about various incidents of beheadings during the NBA draft, and he extremely distrusted the greedy businessman in front of him, so he said: "Of course I will tell you when the time comes."

Sam Presti smiled unexpectedly again: "I really don't know if you are really stupid or fake."

After Sam Presti left, Hammond could no longer hold back his inner emotions, slumped down on the sofa, and then rolled on it sadly.

"It's over! It's over! It's all over!"

.........

NBA Draft.

President Stern stood at the front of the draft.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2008 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 2008 NBA Draft has officially started!"

As soon as Stern's words fell, the players and their families who were invited into the scene burst into warm applause.

Soon, the management of the Bulls handed over a small note to a staff member, and that staff member trotted all the way to the front desk.

Stern slowly opened the note in his hand and shouted without accident: "The Chicago Bulls with the No. 2008 pick in the 1 draft chose Derek Rose from Chicago, Illinois!"

(End of this chapter)