I'm king in the basket

Chapter 415 Before and After the Draft
The draft has begun with the eager anticipation of everyone.

"In the 2012 NBA draft, the New Orleans Hornets selected Anthony Davis with the first pick in the first round, from the University of Kentucky!"

Li Xing looked back at the potential in him, and it was indeed a small existence.

The only player in this draft with an A+ potential.

"This kid has the athleticism, the height of a power forward and the skill of a guard, which makes him unique on the basketball court."

Davis walked up to the stage and shook hands with the president, then smiled.

His eyebrows really make people play.

Li Xing tapped his fingers on the table, the next thing was the point, he wanted to see who Jordan would choose.

After talking on the phone for so long because of his suggestion, if he is still stubborn, his team deserves to be a bad team for thousands of years.

Michael Gilchrist, here simply known as selling dicks. Ugh, it's McGee.

Jordan likes this player very much, why?Because he felt that McGee had Scott Pippen in him.

Who is Pippen?The greatest second-in-command in the shadow of the giants, the founder of the Bull Dynasty.

Makiji is a proven winner, a player with great character who can contribute both offensively and defensively.He brings a solid starter to an inconsistent lineup for the Bobcats.

This is a player who can develop a winning attitude on the team with toughness, scrambling and defense.

The problem is that McGee lacks offensive potential, and the Bobcats are really struggling to score.

McGee is more of a glorified role player than a superstar like Scott Pippen.

Picking someone like Brad Beal or even Thomas Robinson would make more sense, and trading the No. [-] pick for more picks looks like an obvious choice.

Li Xing recommended Lillard to him, who was the only player among these players who had reached the A level in terms of potential.

Most of the others have the potential of A- and B+ levels.

However, an older rookie like Lillard is really not popular in today's era.

The NBA's youthful obsession with rookies is comparable to pedophilia, the younger the better, the younger the more plastic, the younger the more future.

The team fell into a vicious circle and only wanted to draft young people.

Immediate combat power is synonymous with "this fucking has no potential" for them.

Jordan was an older rookie back then, but in that era, older rookies were not uncommon.

But in this day and age, old age is weird.

Li Xing took a deep breath, he was waiting for Jordan's choice.

When Stern stepped forward again, he held the Bobcats' final pick.

"2012 NBA Draft."

"The Charlotte Bobcats selected Damian Lillard with the second pick!"

"This is an unbelievable choice!"

When Stern pronounced the name, everyone in the room thought he had mispronounced it.

An older rookie, short in stature and strong in fighting ability, actually got the second overall pick?
That's it, can you fucking pass up selling dicks, Bradley Beal, etc. for him?

"Jordan made another sensational decision!"

When Stern said the name, Li Xing also laughed, and Jordan, the old boy, finally chose to believe him.

After a while, he received a text message of condolence from Jordan.

"I'm glad we took Damian, hope you're right."

Li Xing snorted, of course he was right.

Next, the whereabouts of the new stars from all walks of life basically remained the same.

Li Xing got up to eat breakfast.

He knew that at this rate, Stern, the damn bitch, would not get the second round until twelve o'clock.

Khris Middleton was selected with the 9th pick in the second round, and the team that selected him was the Pistons.

He was just about to put on the Piston hat when a staff member rushed to him.

Middleton was calm like a rookie, and he made the hurried staff steady: "The sky won't fall."

"Chris, you've been traded to Toronto."

Middleton was taken aback.

"When did this happen?"

"just."

So, Middleton silently took off the Pistons hat and picked out the Maple Leaf hat that belonged to the Raptors.

Vaguely, he remembered what Li Xing said to him during the trial training at the Esbjerg Center.

Perhaps at that time his fate had already been decided.

Interestingly, Will Barton, who competed with Middleton that day, was selected by the Blazers with the 10th overall pick in the second round.

Barton was about to give a speech about "I'm honored to join the Blazers, the Blazers are a super team," when his agent came up to him and told him, "They traded you to Toronto. "

"Are you sure?"

Barton took a deep breath.

The manager nodded and said, "It's absolutely true. I've confirmed it several times, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it."

Button threw off the hat on his head: "Maybe it's better this way!"

On draft day, the Raptors made two trades.

First, they traded Quincy Pondexter and this year's second-round pick Frank Aldemere to the Pistons in exchange for Middleton.

Then he took out Shelvin Mark and the Blazers for one, in exchange for Will Barton.

In the eyes of the outside world, in these two transactions, both parties got what they needed, and no one lost money.

It's also possible that the Raptors lost.

Both Pondexett and Mark have proved their strength in the playoffs, and they were traded out just like that.

Only Li Xing knows how profitable these two deals are. One day, the Pistons and Blazers will definitely reflect on themselves amidst endless regret.

Why make a deal with the Raptors?
At the same time, he was also saddened by the departure of Pondexett and Mark.

Pondexett won two rings with the Raptors, and Mark is also an important contributor to the championship this season.

Whatever it was, they were leaving now.

Before parting, Li Xing called them to Bargnani's house and held a small party.

Both Pondexett and Mark are very open. Role players like them are supposed to be traded as bargaining chips.

They are all mentally prepared.

"Is that guy really going to be better than me?" Mark asked.

Li Xing smiled bitterly, of course he is better than him.

Bargnani was even more sad, he had finally taken in a boy, and he was about to leave. His power had not yet been consolidated.

"Andrea, from now on, you are alone again."

People were leaving, and Mark became more courageous.

"It's okay, my baby is coming soon, and I won't be alone."

Bargnani raised his glass and said: "I believe that you will be better off in a new place."

"Not necessarily." Pondexett knew the condition of the Pistons.

There may be more playing time there, but definitely not more comfortable than the Raptors.

"I just hope it settles down, it doesn't feel good to keep moving."

Mark had heard many stories of veterans wandering across America.

They're role players, they're functional, they're needed wherever they go.

Their functionality is not unique and indispensable, so they are leverage should there be a deal.

Some veterans who have been in the NBA for more than ten years may change teams every year, and exaggeratedly change two or three teams a year.

Mark didn't like that kind of life.

If his career is to progress like this, he would rather work overseas and find a stable residence.

"Quincy, Shelvin, life will not always be smooth, I believe you will all have a bright future."

Bargnani raised his glass: "To your future."

"To your future, too," said Pondexter and Mark.

The four raised their glasses together.

Pondexter and Mark left Toronto two days later.

Every team has lovable role players. When they leave, fans will be sad and miss them, but fans are best at empathizing with others.

It won't be long before they cheer on Middleton and Button with the same devotion.

Then, the 2012 free agency kicked off.

During this period of time, it was supposed to be the time for the general managers of each team to wrestle their arms and become the protagonists.

The fans have moved their seats and are ready to watch the general managers show off their skills, but some people like to steal the spotlight.

Li Xing suddenly announced at this time: I have a secret, see you on Wednesday.

secret?

Li Xing's tantalizing words caused countless speculations.

Some people say that Li Xing is going to announce his retirement, and he can definitely do it.

Some people also said that he is going to get married. He has so many girlfriends. If he announces his marriage, it will be an explosion.

The one that got the most approval: Luckey is coming out.

Li Xing has always advertised that he is anti-gay, if he suddenly becomes gay, how many eyes will he be blinded?

What Li Xing wants to announce is very simple.

Starting today, he has officially changed back to Chinese.

It's a big deal for anyone, and it's just that he raised expectations so high by wheezing before the announcement that when he announced the decision live, the whole world was like, "That's it." Is it mentally ill to make it so intense?" attitude.

"I have signed the relevant procedures. Starting today, I am officially a legal citizen of the People's Republic of China."

"!#!@#"

Despite high expectations, the news was sensational.

"Will you represent the Chinese team in the Olympics?"

"If they need me, I will."

"Aren't you afraid that Yao Ming's tragedy will repeat itself to you?"

"Yao Ming's tragedy?"

Li Xing said mockingly: "I only play in the World Series, like the Olympics, I am not interested in anything else."

"Including the World Championships?"

"Not including the World Championships, I only play in the Olympics."

Li Xing once again reiterated that this is not only for the fans, but also for the group of excited and crazy basketball masters in China.

If you want to send him to play, don't even think about it unless it's the Olympics.

Also on the day after Li Xing issued the notice, he received the men's basketball training notice from the Chinese Basketball Association.

　The national team’s game will not be written in detail. After two or three chapters are over, don’t worry about the rationality of Li Xing’s change of nationality. The plot needs not just to represent the national team.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)