King of the Point Guard Era

Chapter 40 Storm Trading
Geoff Pate had a headache when he heard Westphal's description. According to his description, Cousins ​​is a top center who meets once in ten years. The strength is obvious to all. Last year's 20+5+5 data is the fourth person to get this kind of data in the rookie season after Big 0, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James. You must know that the top three are destined to go down in history. James has won two regular season MVPs in a row, and he is therefore known as the LeBron of point guards, and he is the cornerstone of the team in the eyes of Kings fans.

After thinking for a while, Geoff Pate has made a decision in his heart. Evans has proven himself on the court, and Cousins ​​has only seen his potential and talent, so it goes without saying that the No. 5 pick Even if you don't choose Cousins, you can choose other good people, but Cousins, an insider, doesn't know who is cheaper. "Miss Su, I'm sorry, I have to admit that Cousins ​​is a very good player, but Evans is our cornerstone. He has conquered the hearts of many fans this year."

"Mr. Geoff, Mr. Westphal, how do you think He Yixiang compares with Evans?"

"Both sides should have their own merits." Geoff Pate was obviously a little insincere, and he was naturally more optimistic about Evans in his heart, but Westphal gave the same after thinking carefully for a while. The answer, obviously he thinks that He Yixiang is no worse than Evans, which is a very high evaluation of He Yixiang.Geoff Pate looked at Westphal in surprise. He didn't expect that the head coach of the team, who is the most familiar with Evans, would have such an evaluation of the two. It seems that the Chinese is more powerful than he imagined. ah.

Su Ruoxuan smiled slightly, and launched a new combination: "Then how do you think the combination of He Yixiang and Cousins ​​compares with Evans and Cousins?"

Westphal's eyes lit up: "There is no doubt that it is the former. A big center inside is not suitable for a guard like Evans who has no basket, so Cousins ​​will be under unimaginable double-team pressure. I know they've been teammates for years."

Geoff Pater is an old fox for many years. He immediately understood that this is to let them exchange Evans for a high pick to sign He Yixiang. I really admire his idea. The last one The person who was traded for the best rookie was Chris Webber in the 93-94 season. Coincidentally, he was the core of this team at its peak.

"Let's not say whether trading Evans for He Yixiang will damage the team's combat effectiveness. I feel that angry fans will rush in and tear me apart. In the hearts of fans, I am not as important as Evans." Geoff-Pate spread his hands. Although this is a joke, it also highlights the importance of Evans in the Kings. For the stability of the team, Geoff-Pate will not make such a desperate gamble , Maybe this is a deal that will make him the best general manager, and it is more likely that he will fall into the abyss, but he is not a person with strong courage, and he does not like such a gamble.

Westphal is ambiguous about this plan, and even has a little support in his heart, but Geoff Pate doesn't think so. It seems that the main pressure is on the general manager.Seeing this, Su Ruoxuan was also ready to make a big move: "What does Mr. Qiaofu think of the Chinese market owned by the Rockets?"

Geoff Pate's eyes lit up all of a sudden. In recent years, the Rockets have used Yao Ming to make a lot of money in China, which has made many teams jealous. Now this is indeed an opportunity for the Kings to open up the Chinese market. Don't look at Sacramento It is the capital of California, but it is a typical small market team. Fortunately, there are no NFL and MLB teams to compete with it. Generally speaking, it is relatively easy to maintain. Therefore, developing the Chinese market is indeed true for Geoff Pate It was such a huge temptation that even he couldn't help it.

Su Ruoxuan continued to throw out an attractive proposal: "The Wizards and the 76ers are almost certain that they will not choose anything. The Nets not only have the No. 3 pick, but also another Chinese trader. When Yao Ming has reached the end of his peak, Yao Ming After retiring, you will definitely have a chance to surpass the Rockets in the development of the Chinese market with the only two Chinese in the NBA.”

Geoff Pate couldn't calm down a little. This is definitely a breakthrough for the current situation of the Kings: "Okay, I need to discuss this with the boss." Obviously he was moved and wanted to contact the boss immediately.

Su Ruoxuan also saw what they were thinking, smiled slightly, and did not press too hard, she knew they would make a rational choice, so she took Cousins ​​and He Yixiang away first, and when she left, she happened to meet someone who was leaving the training hall Evans, Evans drove the car provocatively and then quickly left. Cousins, who had a bad temper, saw this situation and immediately chased after him.Su Ruoxuan pulled him back with a smile: "Don't worry, maybe this is his last few days in the king." Cousins ​​still hadn't figured it out.However, He Yixiang's eyes lit up. It seemed that he might be coming to his favorite team, and he would play against his old partner in the NBA again.Only Cousins ​​is still depressed because he thinks he can't be on the same team as He Yixiang.

On June 6th, the much-anticipated draft began. He Yixiang and Cousins ​​were also invited to the small green room at Madison Square Garden. NBA President Stern stepped onto the stage, and the draft officially began. Everyone held their breath, and every word he said next was very important to these young children present. "The Wizards with the No. 24 pick chose John Wall from the University of Kentucky." Although he knew that he had a great chance of being selected by the Wizards, he jumped up excitedly, and after warmly embracing his family, he He walked up to the stage happily: "I am very grateful to the Wizards for giving me the opportunity. I will let him know that I am not wrong to choose me. I am the strongest rookie in this year." While talking, he looked at He Yixiang who was sitting below provocatively, He is still brooding over his final loss to Memphis in the quarterfinals, and now that he has won the No. [-] pick, he feels as if he has made a comeback.

He Yixiang ignored his provocation, and if he wanted to prove himself, he had to win or lose on the court.Immediately afterwards, as expected, the 76ers chose Evan Turner in the second pick, and the Nets chose He Yixiang.The top three were indeed as the media thought, and the Kings chose Cousins ​​and Hassan Whiteside with the 5th and 33rd picks.

The draft is over, but immediately there is an even more exciting news. The king traded this year's best rookie Evans and Spencer Hawes from the Nets for this year's No. [-] pick He Yi Xianghe Yi Jianlian, this transaction swept all the basketball news websites in an instant.

(End of this chapter)