NBA’s aging star system

The day after the draft ended, Su Tian brought the relevant information he had compiled to find Johnson.

When Su Tian came to Johnson's office, Pelinka happened to be there.

"Su, I didn't expect you to actually bring the relevant information. I thought you were just talking about it." Johnson said with a smile while taking the information from Su Tian's hand.

After Johnson got the information, the first thing that caught his eye were a few names.

Kendrick Nunn, this Johnson still has some impressions, was also one of Su Tian's selections in yesterday's draft.

Looking down, Gabe Vincent is also the undrafted pick in the 2018 draft, but his height of 188cm is indeed not high.

It looks like this Vincent is the same type of player as the previously drafted Brunson.

Then look down, Chris Boucher, who is this?

So Johnson looked at the basic introduction. He was an undrafted player in 17, one of the Warriors' bench, and had just been waived by the Warriors.

Johnson nodded. At least this one, with a height of 2.06 meters, can enrich the Lakers' inside line.

Scroll further down, Christian Wood, who is this?

He was undrafted in 2015 and wandered to many teams. He also went to the CBA in 17, but the CBA didn't want him and he was cut by a club in Fujian. He still has no ball to play for.

Johnson hesitated and said, "Su, although we are short of people now, do we need everyone on this list?"

Su Tian smiled and said: "Don't worry Erwin, I have investigated these players. With me here, they can fill some vacancies. Besides, you can give them contracts that are not fully guaranteed. If you find a suitable Players will be laid off."

Hearing what Su Tian said, Johnson nodded and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If Su Tianfei wanted to arrange these players, it would be really difficult to handle. One or two would be fine, but Su Tian brought out four of them at once.

Then Pelinka said: "Su, there will be some big changes this offseason. It is estimated that many people in our team will leave, but we will try our best to ensure the competitiveness of the team. In addition, Paul George They have also started to actively contact us, and I would like to thank you very much for this."

"It doesn't matter Rob, we are all for the championship, right?" Su Tian said.

After the conversation with Johnson, Su Tian returned home, but before Su Tian could rest, James Yang came to Su Tian's door.

"James, what's wrong?" Su Tian called James Yang into the living room.

"Su, I have to leave."

"Go? Where are you going?"

"Su, I appreciate you taking care of me during this period, but I still want to rely on my own ability to try to chase. The Milwaukee Bucks contacted me and said they could give me a fully guaranteed contract. I want to go Give it a try.”

Su Tian stepped forward and hugged James Young, and said: "Man, this is a rare opportunity. Go ahead and show your talent in Milwaukee. Don't let the prestige of our University of Kentucky be damaged."

After saying what he wanted to say to Su Tian, ​​James Yang turned around and walked out of the door, then suddenly turned back.

"Su, I know that you are not from the same world as us, and even Julius is far less talented than you. Perhaps we still need you to inherit the prestige of Kentucky in this class. I hope you can also pursue what you want." of."

After saying that, James Yang turned and left.

Su Tian stood at the door of his house, watching James Yang go away.

Suddenly, Su Tian seemed to be back on the night when Kentucky won the championship. As a mop, there was no one around him, but James Young was surrounded by many reporters.

"Perhaps he just wants to catch up with his former self."

Not long after the draft ended, Su Tian's long-awaited awards show came.

On June 6, the awards party officially began, and Su Tian arrived at the designated location on time.

Although Xiao Hua had a good idea, holding an awards show and sharing the same stage with some film and television stars to increase the exposure of NBA stars, but unfortunately many stars did not give him face.

For example, James, Durant, and Curry did not come to the scene.

Harden and Su Tian attended together. The two of them sat quite close to each other at the next table.

"Su, do you think the regular season MVP should be mine?" Harden said uncertainly.

Su Tian rolled his eyes after hearing this. Of course Harden knew that Su Tiantian was the favorite for the regular season MVP. Harden had already accepted this fact, but Harden still said this just to mess with Su Tian's mentality.

Soon, the awards show officially began, and the first thing announced was the Best Rookie Award.

The quality of this year's rookies is still good, especially from the late regular season to the playoffs, the Jazz's Mitchell's performance surprised many people.

But in the end, the Rookie of the Year went to Ben Simmons.

Simmons still has high hopes from everyone, and everyone still believes that Simmons' shooting can get better.

After the Best Rookie Award, the Most Improved Player Award comes next. Su Tian has heard of this award before, and it brings with it some misfortune.

And the winner this time is the well-deserved "Bitter Mamba" Oladipo.

After starting with these two awards, Gobert was announced as the best defensive player.

Just when Su Tian was impatient to wait, the first Lakers-related award came out.

Best head coach award, Luke Walton.

Wharton went on stage to accept the award with a smile. The first sentence of his acceptance speech was "Thank you Su. Without Su, I wouldn't have this award."

Hearing Wharton's first words, the crowd started to cheer. It was obvious that everyone knew how Wharton got this award.

After Walton left, he was awarded the Best Sixth Man.

After these basic awards were completed, the awards ceremony finally reached its climax.

"Now I announce that the candidate for regular season MVP is Su Tian from the Lakers!"

After hearing his name, Su Tian was about to stand up, but Harden stood up faster than Su Tian. But then Harden smiled, hugged Su Tian and sat down again.

The players at the scene were also amused by Harden's move, and the scene suddenly became joyful.

Su Tian went on stage to receive the award and began his acceptance speech.

"The moment James just stood up, I thought I heard it wrong, but then I thought about it. Maybe James heard it wrong. After all, he always mishears the coach's instructions on the court. When the coach asks the defense to James always remained motionless."

"Being able to win this MVP is what I dream of. I would like to thank the Lakers for supporting me, thank Coach Luke and Mr. Irvine for their trust in me, and of course thank you to all the fans who support me. I will continue to work hard next season." I will continue to work hard and strive for the championship!”

After Su Tian received the MVP, several more inconsequential awards were announced. Finally, the awards night ended successfully.

"Su, where's your trophy? Take it out and let me touch it!" Harden said directly as soon as he saw Su Tian.