I'm really strong in basketball

Chapter 1 2003 Draft Conference
2003 6 Month 27 Day.

New York, Madison Square Garden Theatre.

NBA Draft.

Amid boos, David Stern reads: "No. 25 in the first round."

Under the stage, a green and yellow face stared at Mr. President, his eyes were full of tension.

"Man, relax."

Manager Arne Tailun patted Liu He on the shoulder: "Joe Dumars promised that they will choose you."

Liu He forced a smile, but he didn't relax in his heart.

In the draft, anything can happen.

Stern continued to read: "The Detroit Pistons have selected Liu He, a 19-year-old forward from Wake Forest University."

Liu He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Congratulations, buddy."

Taryn stretched out his hand and said.

"Thank you, Alan."

Liu He thanked.

Since he announced his candidacy for the NBA, this veteran agent has worked hard and done everything for Liu He.

"Brother, that's great, congratulations."

In the next seat, an ugly black man immediately stood up and hugged Liu He.

He had a sincere smile, but he was also nervous.

Because this guy also participated in this year's draft, but has not been selected yet.

"Thanks, Josh. You'll be chosen too."

Liu He also embraced Josh Howard.

They are Wake Forest University, teammates of the Devil's Deacon team, known as the Devil's Duo.

In this year's game, the two led the Devil Deacon team to win the ACC league championship, and then eliminated Marquette University led by Wade in the NCAA league game to reach the semi-finals, but unfortunately lost to Syracuse University led by Anthony in the semifinals.

But this is Wake Forest's best record since the Duncan era.

Howard smiled bitterly and did not relax.

Because he is a senior, Howard's age is too old, which seriously affects his draft market. After all, not every senior is Duncan.

Today's NBA has 29 teams, so the first round is the 29th pick, and now it has reached the 25th pick, and his chances are running out.

At this time, the staff of the Pistons sent a hat embroidered with the team logo.

Liu He put on his hat and walked onto the stage.

"Welcome to the NBA, Liu He!"

David Stern showed a kind smile and offered his hand.

What stood in front of him was not an ordinary player, but his ambition to globalize the NBA.

Last season, Yao Ming logged in as the No. [-] pick in the NBA, which greatly expanded the NBA's overseas market.

So in Stern's eyes, every Chinese player is traffic, a market, and a dollar
After a brief exchange, Liu He stepped off the stage and was immediately surrounded by a group of reporters.

"Congratulations, Liu He, you were selected by the Pistons, how do you feel?"

the reporter asked.

"Feels great, I'm ready to play for the Motown!"

Having experienced the baptism of the NCAA, Liu He is now able to easily deal with these uncrowned kings, and he dealt with reporters' questions in an orderly manner.

On the second floor of the square, the temporary draft office of the Pistons.

General manager Joe Dumars, head coach Larry Brown, and scouts and other staff put down a player report.

Name: Liu He.

Nationality: Chinese.

Age: 19 years old.

School: Freshman at Wake Forest University.

成绩：率领魔鬼执事队杀入NCAA联盟四强，场均16.5分、3.9篮板、5.4助攻、1.5抢断、0.4盖帽，投篮命中率48.4%，三分球命中率45.1%，罚球命中率88.9%。

Height: 204cm.

Armspan: 214cm.

Weight: 100 kg.

Position: main three can four.

Draft template: Upper limit Peja Stojakovic, lower limit Rashard Lewis.

Characteristics: A tall shooter.

Advantages: good team awareness, strong defense awareness, good learning ability, can quickly implement the coach's tactical layout and movement.He is good at running positions and long-range shots, nicknamed "Three-point Devil". In his freshman season, he set the record for three-pointers in the history of Wake Forest University.

Disadvantages: average running and jumping ability, weak ball-holding attack ability, not strong enough body, weak rebounding ability, great disadvantage in playing the [-]th position.

The head coach Old Brown sighed, obviously not very satisfied with this choice.

The Pistons achieved the No. [-] record in the regular season in the Eastern Conference last season, and they are heading for the championship in the new season.So the old Brown wants more mature and immediate combat power.

And Liu He is only 19 years old and has yet to grow up. It will be difficult to help the team in the new season.

What's more, the Pistons have selected 17-year-old Darko Milicic with the second overall pick. The second pick needs to be cultivated, and there are resources to cultivate another rookie.

General manager Joe comforted: "Larry, you have also seen that this Liu He is good at comprehending the coach's arrangement and running positions. He has a strong sense of teamwork and a good sense of defense. I believe he will be the kind of player you like. What's more, the 25th pick in the first round, Liu He is already a very good choice."

"Ok."

Old Brown nodded, but he was still a little dissatisfied.

"Now, let's go down and welcome the newcomers to the team."

Joe said.

Old Brown was about to nod when Joe's cell phone rang.

Joe took a look and the contact was Mitch Kupchak, the general manager of the Lakers.

Joe gestured to Old Brown with his eyes, then connected the phone and pressed the speakerphone.

"Joe, Mr. Larry must be by your side. I know you must want an immediate combat power, and I want to get your newcomer, so let's exchange 24 for 25."

Kupchak cut to the chase.

Joe glanced at Old Brown, and Old Brown was moved.

The 24th pick selected by the Lakers is Brian Cook, a senior, very mature, that is, the immediate combat player that the old Brown wants, and he can help the team in the new season.

Joe didn't agree immediately, but instead asked: "Mitch, if you like Chinese newcomers, why don't you choose them yourself?"

Joe was afraid that there was something outstanding about Liu He. He didn't see it, but the Lakers saw it.

If so, it would be a stupid deal.

Joe has to take the blame.

Kupchak hesitated again and again, and then slowly said: "It was Phil's choice before, but now it is the boss' request. Phil wants grades, and the boss prefers money."

Joe understood in seconds.

Just as Yao Ming made a lot of money for the owner of the Rockets last season, the Lakers also took a fancy to the market behind Liu He.

There have long been rumors that there is a conflict between the "Zen Master" Phil Jackson and the boss Bass. It seems that the rumors are true.

Looking at Old Brown's earnest eyes, Joe made some calculations again, and then said slowly: "Mitch, the Chinese newcomers are yours now."

Off the stage, Liu He was still being interviewed, but he saw Tyne leading a staff member coming over, his eyes kept signaling Liu He to be silent.

The reporters naturally also found out.

The Chinese newcomer's answer was impeccable, and the reporters originally thought it was boring.

Seeing Tai Lun and the staff appearing now, it was like a shark smelling blood, and everyone was very interested.

With their professionalism, they have already smelled the news.

Tyne was really afraid, if Liu He, in order to show his loyalty, said that he wanted to play for the Pistons, brag about the Pistons, and would not go to other teams, and put on the Lakers hat in the next second, it would be a direct death.

This kind of thing is not unheard of in the NBA draft.

Fortunately, Liu He was relatively restrained, and immediately closed his mouth when he saw the difference in Tyne's eyes.

"The deal happened."

Tyne said.

The staff on the side handed over a new hat, which belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Seeing the hat, Liu He naturally knew his new team.

The eyes of the reporters lit up.

"Liu He, you were traded to the Lakers, how do you feel now?"

Taryn's heart lifted.

I'm afraid that Liu He will resent the Pistons for trading him, publicly complain about his emotions, and leave something to talk about.

Of course Liu He was upset.

Joe Dumars broke his promise.

The Pistons ditched him.

Anyone will be upset.

But as soon as the words came out, what Liu He said was: "I feel great, who can refuse to play for Los Angeles?"

The reporters looked disappointed, this newcomer was too impeccable.

But think about it, the Motown and the City of Angels, a fool knows how to choose.

Taryn breathed a sigh of relief.

However, at this moment, a reporter asked: "The Lakers did not select you at the 24th pick, but traded you at the 25th pick. This is very strange. It seems that the rumors that Zen Master and Mr. Buss are at odds are true. You are about to play in this team. What do you think of this issue?"

All of a sudden, Tai Lun's heart rose again.

This problem is simply fatal.

Regardless of the head coach or the boss, Liu He, a newcomer, is not something that can be discussed.

I took a look at the reporter's interview credentials, FOX.Sure enough, when it comes to doing things, you have to be the ones!
Liu He said without thinking: "It seems that 25 is my lucky number. I plan to choose 25 as my jersey number."

(End of this chapter)