Zhiba NBA

Chapter 182 (180) Brandon Roy
After Stern announced the Rockets' choice, there was an uproar on the scene.This choice is too cold.Some people present have not even heard who this Brenton Roy is.

"Who is this guy? I've never heard of it." Even Warriors star Baron Davis was confused. "The Rockets exchanged draft picks with us just for this unknown guy?"

"I seem to have an impression." Timberwolves coach McHale suddenly remembered something. "In 2002, he seemed to participate in the draft. He was just graduating from high school at that time. The prospects for the draft were mediocre. In the end, he chose to withdraw from the draft and go to college."

This player is really too inconspicuous.His HSD University Huskies team is not considered a strong team in the NCAA. The last time it reached the NCAA semi-finals was in 1953.However, HSD University has a good record this year, winning the championship in the Pacific Division and reaching the top 16.But Roy is not outstanding in this top 16 team. He averaged only 12.8+5.0+2.2 per game, and he was only the third scorer in this mediocre team.The leading scorer was undersized guard Nate Robinson, who averaged 16.4 points per game.

When he heard his name being read, Roy showed an unbelievable expression. He opened his mouth wide in surprise, and his buddy Nate Robinson was equally astonished.The two of them looked at each other, and they could have stuffed two potatoes into their mouths.You must know that among all the draft predictions, Roy's best pick has not reached the first round, let alone the top ten.

When Roy walked up to the stage, he still couldn't believe that his dream had come true.Wang Yuanfei in the audience gave him a thumbs up, and Roy smiled at Yuanfei, and then he calmed down a little.

"Thanks to the Houston Rockets for giving me this opportunity. I will work hard to prove that I am worthy of this choice." Roy's speech was as simple and strong as his character.

One month ago, on May 5, when Brandon Roy was still sweating on the training ground, Wang Yuanfei rushed to visit him.To his surprise, Roy recognized him immediately.

"Jason Wang!" He called out in surprise.

"Mr. Roy knows me?"

"How come you don't know the influential figures in the NBA? Yesterday you publicly stated on TV that you would pay the fines on behalf of the players. You are really a good boss!" Roy's eyes were shining with stars. It seemed that he admired Jason Wang quite a bit.

"I really have to thank Wojin, thanks to him, I became famous." Yuan Fei looked helpless.It's true that good things don't go out, and bad things spread thousands of miles.

"Mr. Wang came to see me, could it be that the Rockets are interested in me?" Roy looked expectant.For him with a bleak outlook, it would be nice to be able to play with the ball.Not to mention the defending champion Rockets?What's more, the Rockets have a small boss who loves basketball?
"That's right, invite Mr. Roy to participate in the draft, our team is going to draft you."

"It's great! To tell you the truth, I'm planning to announce my withdrawal from the draft. I want to train in the NCAA for another year and achieve better results before joining the NBA." Roy said frankly, "But it's my dream to join the Rockets. Now I have to reconsider."

(Small knowledge: Candidates can withdraw from the draft no later than one week before the draft. If they do not withdraw, they will lose the opportunity to continue playing for the college team regardless of whether they are selected or not.)
"That means I came in time, haha." Yuan Fei laughed.

(Small knowledge: In history, Brandon Roy played for another year at HSD University. In his senior year, he averaged 1+20.2+5.6 per game. The data is very good. In the end, he was selected with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 4.1 NBA Draft. He really seized the opportunity and made a comeback in the last year.)
"But I have a little concern, and I don't know if I should say it." Roy looked embarrassed.

"Let's just say it's okay."

"The Rockets already have McGrady and Reed, two very good star-level shooting guards. It seems that there is no place for me." Roy said hesitantly.

"Hey, what do you want to say!" Yuan Fei said bluntly: "Let me tell you some inside information. McGrady's injury risk is very serious, and he must take frequent rotations in the regular season. If you have paid attention to our team, you should have noticed our rotations long ago. As for Reid, he is very good, but his contract expires in only 2 years. It is because he is so good that he is a bit of a substitute, so it is difficult for us to keep him. To be honest, Michael may be the strongest backup shooting guard in the league. The team doesn't care about his personal development, he should find a weaker team to be the boss to train."

"That's true, you are right." Roy nodded.

"So, if Michael leaves the team, you will be the number one substitute behind Tracy McGrady. Do you want to go to another team as an ordinary substitute, or do you want to serve as a substitute for the MVP? Besides, McGrady can play at the 3rd position. After you adapt to the NBA, it is possible for you two to play together."

"Okay, I have no problem!" Roy readily agreed.

After sending Wang Yuanfei away, Roy remembered that he forgot to ask which pick the Rockets planned to pick him.He turned around and searched the Internet for information by himself.

"The Rockets have the No. 4 pick this year (from the Hawks), the No. 21 pick in the second round (traded from the Bulls) and the No. 25 pick (the team's second round). I have no hope for the No. 4. It should be one of the 21 and 25. It doesn't matter, either one is fine. If other teams can stop me before the Rockets, I have no problem." Roy thought for a while, at least he would not lose the draft.He is already very satisfied with the result.

From the beginning to the end, Roy only knew that the Rockets wanted to choose him. The only worry was that the Rockets would change their minds. At that time, he would not be able to go back to college.He never thought that the Rockets would pick him with the ninth overall pick in the first round.

"Another trick!" Jason Bass was furious, but who could be blamed for this?Who made him too self-willed and didn't even read the player roster carefully?

Then it was the Lakers' turn to pick No. 10, and Buss had no choice but to choose a high school player, center Andrew Bynum.

In fact, Bass really wants to choose an older player, that is, a player with stronger combat power.But the Lakers already have Kobe, Mo and Deron three good guards, and urgently need a tall center.Even if a more mature Granger or Jack is selected at this pick, it will only compete with Kobe for the ball.After a few years of training, Bynum will gradually become a first-line center in the league.Bass comforted himself by thinking of it as an investment in the future.

　I wanted to write a draft that changed my life against the sky, and this time the Rockets management completely defeated their opponents.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)