Kobe Bryant through time

Chapter 190 Small Abacus

"That's a problem." West also realized this problem, and his face darkened. The quality of this year's rookies is generally not very good, except for the absolute No. [-] pick Tim.Duncan, only Billups is left, and now there is McGrady. If the outside world also sees his ability, then according to his current performance, he is at least the top five picks. Then, the Lakers are ninth. If the lottery is signed, it will be difficult to win McGrady.

West frowned. According to previous predictions from the outside world, McGrady was around tenth overall, and the Lakers would have a chance to win at that time.

"Dell, what number do you think this kid can be ranked?" West looked at Del seriously, and he wanted to confirm whether Del thought the same as himself.

"At least fourth." Del didn't think much about it. In his heart, McGrady should be this pick.

"Fourth, fourth." West fell into thinking and sighed, and said helplessly: "This kid is really good, and he deserves such a high pick. However, we only have the ninth pick in our hands." , it will be very difficult to take him down."

"Hey, that's a problem." Del was also a little helpless. If he could win McGrady, and with a little practice, he could form a devil's trident that would kill all directions. At that time, it would be difficult not to win the championship.

"However, we don't need to publicize it to the outside world. Just pretend that what happened today has never happened, and we don't say anything about McGrady to the outside world. His ranking may not rise in such a short period of time." Del carefully suggested. Only this method can temporarily cover McGrady's brilliance, so that other teams with high picks can't see him. At that time, the Lakers will have a chance to win him.

"It's a good idea, but it's too passive." West didn't quite agree with Del's idea. McGrady's talent is there, and other teams also have scouts. Even if they don't tell the outside world, they still have eyes. See, so, Del's idea is a bit risky, West frowned, and said: "It feels like waiting to die. No, we can't be too passive, we have to take action."

"You mean." Del seemed to understand Wester's thoughts, but he still couldn't believe it.

"Yes, the best way is to increase the pick and win McGrady in advance through trading, so as not to have long nights and dreams." West feels that the best way now is to trade, whether it is the draft pick or not. Trade, or the trade of players and draft picks, as long as you can get the fifth or sixth pick, you can win McGrady in advance.

"This is not bad. It's just." Del said with some confusion: "This draft pick is a treasure. Are those guys willing to trade?"

Dell thinks very well, the draft is a treasure, and if he can use the draft to win a good player, it is possible to change the team's situation and record, which is why there are drafts every year.

Some teams aiming to rebuild, in order to get a good pick, will even sacrifice a season to get a higher and better pick, just like this year's Spurs, just to get the No. [-] pick and win Duncan.

It can be seen from this that the high-ranking picks are so valuable and priceless, so it is very difficult to exchange for a higher-ranking pick.

"Have you forgotten the status of this year's rookies?" West looked at Del mysteriously and smiled slightly.

Del was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized something.That's right, the outside world has been rumoring that the quality of this year's rookies is generally not good. It seems that bad rookies are not so worth cultivating.

"I forgot about this." Del smiled slightly: "However, you can try, haha."

West also laughed loudly. After a while, he stopped and shouted at the players on the field: "Everyone, stop."

Ling Yu on the sidelines has been paying attention to the changes in the expressions on Del and West's faces. From their expressions, Ling Yu got a message that they are very satisfied with McGrady's performance and want to take him down. Ling Yu is very happy because this is what he wants and expects to see.

How great it would be for the Lakers to take Tracy McGrady and then fight side by side with him to open up a chapter of an era.

However, Ling Yu was not overwhelmed by the excitement. He also knew that McGrady's talent was there, and every team would see it. Therefore, even if West wanted to win McGrady, he had to look at the top eight picks. Face, if they don't choose McGrady, the Lakers will have a chance.

Ling Yu didn't want to be busy, but it turned out to be nothing in the end. Before the Lakers were selected, McGrady was taken by Cheng Yaojin, who broke out halfway.So, Ling Yu's face sank, and he quickly walked towards Mai Di.

"McGrady." Ling Yu chuckled.

When McGrady saw that it was Ling Yu, he also laughed, but he sank for a moment, stared at Ling Yu, and asked in confusion: "Bryant, did you beg you just now?"

"Nothing." Ling Yu naturally knew what Maddy was going to say, and before he finished speaking, Ling Yu replied carelessly, looked at Maddy, and said with a smile: "You behaved well just now, that's the real you .”

Ling Yu is not a perfunctory exaggeration. McGrady's performance just now is indeed commendable. He has scoring, defense, and rebounding. He is so versatile.

"It feels pretty good, but I still can't let go." McGrady didn't feel embarrassed at all, his self-confidence returned, and his face was full of joy and excitement.

it's time.

"Do you want to be with the Lakers?" Ling Yu looked at McGrady seriously and earnestly. Although he said just now that he wanted to fight side by side with him, he hadn't really expressed it yet. Ling Yu still had some concerns and had to ask.

"Naturally." McGrady said earnestly: "The Lakers have an excellent history, and there are so many excellent players. The most important thing is to be able to compete with you again. How cool it is, haha."

"Okay." Ling Yu laughed excitedly, and said, "The manager and coach of our team have already taken a fancy to you."

"Really?" McGrady looked at Ling Yu in disbelief, and asked, "Did they tell you?" I don't know if McGrady was too excited to ask such a question. Ling Yu is just an ordinary player. Who West wants to choose, of course he won't tell him.However, although he didn't say it, Ling Yu has already obtained the exact answer through careful observation.

"They didn't say anything." Ling Yu didn't want to make up anything, looked at McGrady, and said, "However, I can be sure that they really want to choose you, and they really want to choose you."

West wants to trade for a higher pick, not to mention what?
"If this is the case, it would be crazy." Mai Di looked at Ling Yu excitedly, and shouted: "Then we will be able to compete together in the future, and then I will definitely beat you to the ground."

I really dare to say that I am really a guy who is not afraid of death.

Ling Yu smiled lightly and said, "I'll talk about this later, but in order for us to fight side by side, there is something you must do."

"What's the matter?" McGrady agreed without thinking, and looked at Ling Yu curiously.

Ling Yu didn't want to say anything more, and went straight to the point, saying: "During this period, there must be other teams inviting you to train, and then you will directly refuse."

This guy is really ruthless. In order for the Lakers to win McGrady with the ninth overall pick, it is really unscrupulous to let McGrady refuse the invitation of other teams.

"This doesn't seem very good." McGrady looked at Ling Yu with some embarrassment, and said, "Just now, I received an invitation from the Detroit Pistons, asking me to go there tomorrow."

Detroit?Motown?
Ling Yu couldn't remember what pick the Pistons had in 97. However, no matter what pick he had, Ling Yu couldn't let McGrady pass. The best way was not to go out.

"I'm not going, I'm not going." Ling Yu waved his hand directly and said, "The Lakers are your best home. It's great that we can be together again."

"But, it doesn't seem to be a problem for me to go." Naturally, Mai Di didn't know what Ling Yu was thinking, and looked at Ling Yu blankly, as if asking: I'm just going there, isn't that all right?
"There is a problem." Ling Yu didn't want to hide it anymore, and said directly: "Now the Lakers only have the ninth pick. If you perform well in other teams, the pick will definitely go up. At that time, the Lakers will have no Now that we have the opportunity to take you down, we can't stay together."

Some seem to be more straightforward than all euphemisms.This is the case at the moment. When Ling Yu said this, Maddie immediately understood, nodded sharply, and said, "This seems to be the case."

"That's right." Seeing that McGrady understood his intentions, Ling Yu hurriedly took the opportunity to chatter: "So, in order for us to fight together in the future, you have to make a sacrifice and don't go to another team."

"Okay." McGrady thought for a while and said, "I'll send a message about my foot injury when I go back tonight."

McGrady said it very easily, but he also realized a problem, frowned, and asked worriedly: "It's just that once the news of my foot injury comes out, the Lakers will not reject me, right?"

McGrady's worries are naturally not too much. Some rookies have always been very high in the draft before, but because they twisted their feet during training, or something, they were dropped in the draft. Those who had promised to pick themselves before The team also gave up on themselves because of this.McGrady doesn't want this to happen.

"I'll help you talk to the manager or the coach, they will understand, don't worry." Ling Yu gave McGrady a reassurance, but Ling Yu also realized a problem and told him: "Don't go to other places. It’s best for you and me to know about the team.”

There are too many people talking, the less people know the better, Mai Di also knows this, nodded slightly and said: "I understand this."

"Okay. You wait here first. If my guess is right, they will let you go later without saying anything." Ling Yu said softly.

(End of this chapter)