I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 59 2003 Draft Conference
On June 6th, BJ time, many Huaxia fans stood in front of the TV with great anticipation, waiting for a unique live broadcast.

They are not watching the NBA finals, because the finals have ended more than ten days ago, and the ownership of the championship has already been decided.

The Spurs beat the Nets 4-2 to win the 2003 NBA Championship.

Today, fans are most concerned about the upcoming 2003 NBA Draft.

Because there are Chinese players participating in this draft, and they are likely to be selected in the lottery.

As early as a few days ago, Li Xuan received an invitation from the alliance.

Because Li Xuan was predicted to be selected in the lottery, he was fortunate enough to enter the "Little Green Room" and became the first Chinese player in NBA history to participate in the draft on the spot!
The CCTV Sports Channel has already made a publicity in advance, and will broadcast the whole process of the draft. As soon as the news came out, the domestic basketball fans can be said to be overjoyed, and they are looking forward to this draft.

From Li Xuan winning the NCAA championship, all kinds of news about him have been circulating in China for two months, and now he is finally going to have an intersection with the NBA.

Inside the theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.

When Li Xuan and Wade walked in, some players and their families were already sitting on the small round table in Madison Square Garden.

Not only for Li Xuan, but for all the players invited into the small green room, this is an opportunity to change their destiny.

After entering the small green room, Li Xuan and Wade separated, each found their own seats and sat down.

As one of the No. [-] candidates this year, Wade naturally sits in the most prominent position with LeBron James.

After a while, rookies brought their families to the scene one after another, found their own seats and sat down.

So far, all the rookies who have been invited to the small green room of the NBA draft have arrived.

Amid boos at the scene, NBA Commissioner David Stern made his debut, heralding the official start of the 2003 NBA Draft.

In the studio of CCTV Sports Channel, Director Sun also began to explain the draft to the fans.

"Mr. NBA Commissioner David Stern began his speech, and the draft is about to begin!
Today, Li Xuan wore a black suit, very handsome and unrestrained, those who didn't know thought he was going to participate in the 007 movie competition for the leading actor, let us wish him a good result today. "

After a cookie-cutter speech, David Stern opened the envelope in his hand, then leaned into the microphone and said:
"With the No. 2003 pick in the [-] NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School!"

There is no suspense in this choice at all, and the result was doomed as early as the Cavaliers won the No. [-] lottery.

There were bursts of cheers when James' name was read.

Sentimental James came to the stage with joy and shook hands with Stern, then delivered a speech.

"High school player LeBron James became the No. [-] pick in this year's draft! This is how the report given by the scouts introduced the No. [-] pick.

His vision and passing skills make him unique. An athlete who combines height and ball-handling skills is very rare. Only Magic Johnson can have both in history. Five players have LeBron's vision and passing skills.

His body is a template for a perfect human figure, he has NBA-level confrontation ability at the age of 18, and has all the talents of a point guard..."

"His draft template is Elvin Johnson."

According to the information in hand, Director Sun introduced the champion to the fans.

Immediately afterwards, Stern continued to announce the second pick.

"With the second overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, the Miami Heat selected guard Dwyane Wade from Marquette University!"

Wade was very happy, hugged his mother and wife, glanced at Li Xuan, then went to the stage to take the Heat's hat, shook hands with Stern, and delivered his speech.

Immediately afterwards, Stern announced the third pick.

"With the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons selected center Darko Milicic from Serbia!"

Anthony, who was sitting below, looked depressed. He had been to the Pistons for a trial training before, and he had also received a promise. He didn't expect to go back on his word. It's too unethical!
"With the fourth overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets selected small forward Carmelo Anthony from Syracuse University!"

When Anthony heard his name, the depression in his heart disappeared. He came to the stage with a smile, shook hands with Stern, and delivered his speech.

At the same time, when the draft was going on in an orderly manner, the Mavericks' front war room was busy.

"Is the deal done?"

"Not yet, the Thomas Lions opened their mouths and wanted to use Charlie Ward + Latrell Sprewell + the No. 13 pick in the first round for Riff LaFrentz and Nick Van Exel + The 29th pick in the first round."

"The Knicks both have rubbish contracts. We think it's too much of a loss if we want to change our two immediate combat powers. The uniform team is still under consideration, so the transaction cooperation has not been reached."

Old Nelson asked his son Nelson Jr.

He wanted to practice his son's hand in this transaction, but he didn't expect to screw it up.

Seeing that the draft has already announced the top four picks, and the deal has not yet been finalized, Old Nelson is very anxious.

Before, the Mavericks took the initiative to offer the team's main point guard Nick Van Exel + the 29th overall pick in the first round, in exchange for the 13th overall pick in the hands of Isiah Thomas.

Nick Van Exel is the best sixth man of the Mavericks. He has been selected as an All-Star substitute. He averaged 19.5 points per game in the playoffs last season, which is more than enough for trading.

But Thomas disagreed life and death, thinking that some more bargaining chips were needed to reach a deal.

Seeing that the time was approaching, the old Nelson immediately told the young Nelson, "Call Thomas immediately, and I will talk in person!"

Little Nelson didn't dare to go against his father's wishes, so he called quickly.

"Hey! Little Mr. Nelson, have you figured it out yet?" Thomas said with a loud laugh.

"I'm old Nelson, Isiah. This time I let you pick up a bargain, but next time it won't be so easy. We can't take this big loss for nothing. You have to make up for a second-round draft pick, so I agree to it." deal."

"It turned out to be old Mr. Nelson, no problem, I still have to sell your face, happy cooperation!"

Thomas agreed very readily, and it can be seen that he respects old Nelson very much in his heart.

After the deal was concluded, old Nelson breathed a sigh of relief, and now he only hoped that no one would take advantage of it, otherwise everything he had done would be in vain.

(End of this chapter)