Legend Raiders

Chapter 480 Antetokounmpo and Gobert

After being impressed by Mr. Qiao's draft vision, Qin Tao paid special attention to the next draft.

According to the news before the draft and the predictions of various authoritative websites, Antetokounmpo is enough to enter the small green room, but unfortunately the final result did not come true.

However, based on their operation of Antetokounmpo, it has basically been determined that he will be selected by the team in the top [-].

Next up is the Suns with the fifth overall pick.

Their choice did not deviate from history, and they still chose the traditional center, Alex Lane, who has solid basic skills and could have played well.

In the draft, this kind of player can really be said to be born at an untimely time.

First, because of the Suns' own lineup, he has not been vigorously cultivated by the team for the time being, but when he has that opportunity, he encounters a period when the Warriors have brought their small-ball tactics to the extreme.

so.

His experience is somewhat tragic, but fortunately he is young enough, and players like him are indispensable in real games, and it may be better in the future.

When it was the turn of the sixth overall pick for the New Orleans Pelicans, Stern appeared much slower.

Discovering this situation, Qin Tao and Zarya's interest immediately increased.

Because this situation occurs in the NBA draft, that is, there are teams that are about to start operating.

And one of the protagonists this time is obviously the Pelicans.

Simultaneously.

Nerlens Noel, who was originally considered the number one pick, now has an ugly face with his family.

To know.

Before this year's draft, Noll was one of the most talented inside players.

And because of his performance in college and the operation of his economic team, it can basically be said that he has secured the title of champion.

However, it is a pity that his potential injury problems were exposed, so after consideration, none of the top five picks chose him.

at last.

As Stern walked out of the backstage and appeared with a roster in hand, he and his family were not very happy after he said Noel's name, but they still had to show excitement to accept the Pelicans baseball cap.

However, something happened that no one expected.

Qin Tao recalled briefly, and already knew what happened next.

8 minutes!
Eight minutes after Noel shook Stern's hand, the first trade of this year's draft came out of the blue.

After the Pelicans accepted the 76ers Jrue Holiday and two draft picks, they directly sent the sad prospect Mr. No. 76 to the [-]ers.

This is really a bit difficult for Noel to accept. You know, he has just finished being interviewed by a TV station.

And 5 minutes after the Kings chose Ben McLemore, the earthquake-level trade on the Celtics finally happened.

The Nets will take the 2014, 2016 and 2018 draft picks, as well as Humphries, Gerald Wallace, Reggie Evans, Tunich Chenglia and Keith Bogans sent nearly half of the team to the Celtics in order to get the superstar they wanted.

The Celtics were "hemorrhaging", not only persuading Kevin Garnett to give up his right to veto the transaction, but also sending away the team's meritorious player Paul Pierce!

Coupled with Jason Terry, Angie's operation is really ruthless.

of course.

As countless people know, the NBA has almost become a complete business alliance. The iron blood and competitive charm of the past have lost their original flavor in the face of the economy.

However, in this way, the income of players and the league has increased amazingly, and the rules that favor offense have also made the game much more exciting.

After the transaction was completed, the Detroit Pistons finally had their choice.

Kentavious Caldwell Pope.

The selection of the Pistons is relatively good. Although Pope is not a top player, his personal ability and help to the team are basically worthy of his current draft pick.

of course.

If compared with the next few, maybe his pick is a bit watery, but in the current situation where he hasn't proved himself, the Pistons are not at a loss.

When it came to the Jazz with the ninth overall pick, after they selected Trey Burke, they reached a deal with the Timberwolves.

The Jazz sent Trey Burke and got the Timberwolves' No.14 and 21 picks this year.

When it was the tenth place's turn, both Qin Tao and Zarya frowned.

Because when it was decided that Antetokounmpo would end his trial training, the Portland Trail Blazers contacted Zarya immediately, saying that they would definitely win Antetokounmpo.

But as Stern said the name they chose, Qin Tao and Zarya couldn't help feeling a little depressed.

Because they chose CJ McCollum, not Antetokounmpo in their hands.

However, according to the historical process, their choice has not changed in any way. Combined with the Blazers' lineup, it seems that they chose McCollum.

The next No. 11 pick of the 76ers chose Michael Carter Williams, and the [-]th pick of the Thunder won "Sea King" Steven Adams.

When the No. 13 pick was reached, the transaction happened again.

The Celtics used their 2014th overall pick this year and two second-round picks in [-] to reach an agreement with the Mavericks and finally selected Kelly Olynyk.

As for why Olynik went to the Heat, it was a trade after the draft.

Subsequently.

The No. 14 pick from the Jazz trade chose Shabazz Mohammed. At the same time, it also broke out that the Warriors spent money to buy the No. 26 pick of the Timberwolves because they did not have a draft pick.

[-]th pick? ?
Qin Tao frowned, and turned to look at Zarya, who was already very upset.

If there is no problem with his memory, then the next Bucks will definitely win Antetokounmpo.

But because a pioneer had made a verbal promise before, but he didn't choose Antetokounmpo in the end, he was not sure where this guy would eventually belong.

And the waiting time didn't last long. As Stern walked out again, Qin Tao and Zarya breathed a sigh of relief when they heard the Bucks' choice.

Although Antetokounmpo was not as popular as predicted before the trial training, he had achieved his goal. He was picked up by the Bucks at the [-]th overall pick.

Regarding their choice, Qin Tao and Zarya were surprised after being happy.

Because they did not allow Antetokounmpo to try out with the Bucks, this was a completely unexpected choice.

But it doesn't make sense to say how much now, watching the picture of Antetokounmpo shaking hands with Stern, they know that a monster is about to set sail, and a first-round contract has already been obtained.

Next.

With more than half of the first round, the 76ers, Nuggets, Heat, Pacers, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all made shots and became one of the protagonists of the draft.

After the Clippers selected Reggie Bullock with the 25th overall pick and the Thunder picked Andre Robertson with the 26th overall pick traded from the Timberwolves, the No.2 player in Zarya's hand was finally in the first place. The wheel was taken down.

Rudy Gobert looked like a gibbon, wearing a sharp suit, with an excited smile on his face, took the baseball cap of the Jazz (which they got in a trade with the Nuggets), and finished with Stern with a big smile group photo.

This is the end.

Although this year's draft was ups and downs, Antetokounmpo and Gobert followed the historical process and got what they wanted and entered the NBA!

(End of this chapter)