I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 61 The main task of the new version of the ship

Li Xuan looked at the transaction information on the big screen and was also a little surprised.

Although he knew that the Mavericks had succeeded, he really didn't expect that this deal would involve four other players and a draft pick.

This is an out-and-out deal.

"So, did the Knicks choose you for the Mavericks?" After reading the transaction information, Director Zhang thought for a while before he roughly figured out the matter.

"Well, it can be said that I didn't go to the Knicks for a trial before, and I got a promise during the Mavericks trial." Li Xuan explained.

"The Mavericks can do it. It's a championship team. If you play next to Nash, you should be able to make up for your weaknesses."

"It's good or bad. Weak teams have more opportunities and can focus on cultivating random shots. In a championship team, it is estimated that they will start from the bench, and the requirements will be higher. Some of my playing styles need to be restrained." Li Xuan Nodding his head, he had already thought about these pros and cons.

He was bought by old Nelson at a high price, so he probably wouldn't allow himself to be the patron saint of the drinking fountain.

Li Xuan learned from the memory of his previous life that the Mavericks traded these two people, and later they traded the best sixth man Antawn Jamison and three-time All-Star small forward Anthony Walker.

He is so valued by the old Nelson, he should be able to hold an important position.

If you are playing the sixth man, you can avoid the opponent's strongest offensive player, and you can fire unlimitedly during the rotation time, killing two birds with one stone, which is very good.

Another option is to play starting small forward. The Mavericks are very weak at this position, and Nelson Sr. will definitely give him a chance to try.

If Li Xuan seizes the opportunity and gains the trust of the old Nelson, he will be able to gain a firm foothold in the Mavericks, which is also the fastest way for him to become a starter.

At this moment, a staff member ran to Li Xuan and handed him a Mavericks cap.

After Li Xuan put on the Mavericks hat, he said to Director Zhang with a smile on his face, "Director Zhang, now we can start the interview."

"Congratulations, Li Xuan, you have become the first Chinese person to enter the small green room and be selected. Can you tell me how you feel at this moment?"

"I am very happy to be selected in the lottery. I can't wait to share this good news with my family and friends." Li Xuan responded.

"Your draft experience this time is very similar to the current NBA star Kobe Bryant. It is quite legendary. Do you think you can achieve what Kobe has achieved now?" Director Zhang asked the second question.

"Kobe has always been my idol. I can't compare with him now. After that, I will work harder to catch up with him, keep up with his pace, and even surpass him." Li Xuan returned confidently.

With the support of the system, it will be difficult not to become the No.1 in the league in the future.

"Do you have any plans after entering the NBA?" Director Zhang asked the last question.

"The first thing is to gain a firm foothold in the NBA, and the second is to be selected for the best rookie team." Li Xuan replied truthfully.

He also thought about competing for the best rookie, but considering his unstable playing time, it was impossible to start at the beginning, and Cleveland's son of heaven can be cultivated as the cornerstone of the team, with sufficient playing time and unlimited firepower. In comparison, competing for the best rookie is harder than reaching the sky.

At the same time, while Li Xuan was being interviewed, the draft was still going on in an orderly manner.

With the 14th pick, the Seattle SuperSonics selected point guard Luke Ridnour.

The Houston Rockets, who failed to miss Li Xuan, could only select Reece Gaines with the 15th overall pick.

With the 18th overall pick, the New Orleans Hornets selected power forward David West.

With the 27th overall pick, the Memphis Grizzlies selected point guard Travis Dinard.

So far, the three candidates from Marquette University have all been picked in the first round, becoming the biggest winners in tonight's draft.

With the last pick in the first round, the Knicks took the Mavericks' pick and selected Josh Howard.

After the first round, David - Stern stepped down to rest for a while, so that assistant Rick - Weitz then announced the results of the second round of the draft.

With the first pick in the second round, the Los Angeles Lakers selected guard Luke Walton.

The future Lakers coach will become the 'Old Fish' Fisher's backup and become Kobe's No. [-] tool man.

With the 22nd pick in the second round, the New Jersey Nets selected forward swingman Kyle Korver.

With the last pick in the second round, the Detroit Pistons selected small forward Brandon Hunter.

After all the drafts were over, all the rookies present gathered together and took a group photo with David Stern standing in the middle.

So far, the 2003 NBA Draft has come to a perfect conclusion.

After the group photo was taken, before Li Xuan had time to step off the stage, the system notification sounded.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the main task. The rewards have been issued. Please collect the host as soon as possible."

"Ding! The main task of the next stage is released: the brightest star.

Mission objective 1: Get the MVP of the Rookie Challenge; complete the mission to get a reward: silver gift pack +1.

Mission objective 2: Selected to the best rookie team; complete the mission to get a reward: golden gift bag +1.

Mission objective 3: Get the MVP of the All-Star Game; complete the mission to get a reward: Perkin gift pack +1.

Mission objective 4: Get the best rookie; complete the mission to get a reward: diamond spree +1. "

Li Xuan was delighted to hear the system prompts, and couldn't wait to go back to the hotel to study the rewards he just got.

Just when Li Xuan was in a daze, a young boy came to his side.

"Lee, nice to meet you, let me introduce myself, my name is LeBron James."

Li Xuan came back to his senses, looked at the boy in front of him and responded, "Hi, I'm Li Xuan, nice to meet you as well."

"Li, if you don't have a training plan in the summer, I would like to invite you to train together." James expressed his intention.

"LeBron, I have to think about this matter, and I have to discuss it with my agent, and I will call you with the result." Li Xuan responded.

"Okay then! Looking forward to your call."

After exchanging mobile phone numbers, James and Li Xuan said goodbye to each other.

"I'm the No. 13 pick. James is so optimistic about me and even personally invited me to train together. It seems that I still have a bit of a face."

Just when Li Xuan was complacent, he saw that James had found other rookies, talking and laughing enthusiastically.

All right!It seems that I am not the most special one.

This James is casting a wide net!As soon as the draft was over, he began to broaden his network, which is worthy of Manager Zhan with high EQ.

At this time, Wade leaned over, laughed and wanted to hug Li Xuan's shoulder, but found that he couldn't reach it, so he could only retreat and hug Li Xuan's waist.

"Brother, I found out that you have grown taller again. I have to look up when I talk to you now. It's not fair. Why can't I grow a few centimeters taller." Wade joked.

"Dwyane, you have already grown into shape, and it is impossible to grow taller." Li Xuan replied truthfully.

"Okay, let's not talk about this painful topic, why did James ask you just now?" Wade quickly changed the subject and asked.

"He invited me to train together. I'm still thinking about it. He invited you too?"

Seeing Wade nodded, Li Xuan continued: "If you don't have a training plan in the summer, you can go to train with James and you should be able to improve. Maybe you can play brother basketball together in the future."

Wade hammered Li Xuan's chest and said, "I'm going to play brother basketball with you, and I won't abandon you."

Li Xuan communicated with Wade for a while, then said goodbye to each other, found Bill Duffy who had been waiting for a long time, and then left the Madison Square Garden Theater together.

(End of this chapter)