NBA: This flower path is a bit strong.

The first stop of the flower path is the Los Angeles Clippers, who have the second pick in the first round!

Ikebana is very much attracted to the big city of Los Angeles, as well as the Staples Center and Staples Arena.

But if it's the Clippers at the Staples Center, Hanamichi would decline the offer!

In addition to the current Clippers' poor management.

(The Clippers have had 20 head coaches in 13 years and do not have a set of tactics)

Also, if nothing unexpected happens, next year (1996), the purple and gold Lakers will make a great effort to sign that "Big Shark".

Then trade some cash and players for that "rice snake"!

Everyone knows what happened afterwards!

1999-2002, three consecutive championship dynasty!

Hanamichi came into the NBA to kick their asses.

Instead of being suppressed by them and being speechless every day in the Staples Center!

Arriving at the Staples Center, Clippers head coach Bill Fitch was very satisfied with Hanamichi's tryout results!

Barefoot height: 214.02cm,

Height with shoes: 216.86cm,

Body fat: 6.5%

Standing reach: 288.48cm,

Weight: 113.57kg,

Wingspan: 228.155cm,

Four-point move in the paint: 11.67 seconds

3/4-court sprint (22.86 meters): 3.27 seconds

In-situ bounce: 89.01 cm,

Standing height: 368.49cm,

Running jump: 110.36cm,

Running reach: 380.84cm.

It can be said that after another round of strengthening and hard training.

The dynamic and static data displayed by Hua Dao are in no way inferior to that of the "Big Shark" when he first entered the league!

Hanamichi's performance in open shots at various positions, shots after catching the ball, and interference shots were all remarkable.

Especially in the three-point shot which big men are not good at, Hanamichi also made 10 of 6 shots in open space, which was the icing on the cake!

If we have to point out a flaw, it is that Hanamichi's dribbling skills are slightly lacking.

In the obstacle dribbling, it took more time than the average!

But this is normal for big players!

Clippers head coach Bill Fitch assured Hanamichi:

"Flower, we will seriously consider you!"

"But the second pick in the first round, I mean trade down as much as possible."

"At the same time, I also hope that you can keep the content of this tryout confidential as much as possible and do not participate in tryouts with other teams!"

Before Hanamichi could speak, Simmons spoke before Hanamichi:

"No problem at all, we are waiting for your good news!"

After that, in a friendly atmosphere, Simmons left the Staples Center with Hanamichi.

But when he turned around, Simmons came to the New Jersey Nets with Hanamichi!

"Hey! Didn't we already get Coach Bill Fitch's guarantee?"

Sitting on the plane to New Jersey, Hanamichi asked Simmons.

The implication is why you should go to other teams for trials.

Simmons said disdainfully:

"That old fox is playing tricks on me!"

"I can't bear to use the second pick on you, and I don't have any bargaining chips, so I only have one second-round pick left!"

"He's dreaming! Such a promise is not valid at all!"

Hanamichi then suddenly realized.

In fact, the reason why coach Bill Fitch did not dare to use the second pick to select Hanamichi was because he did not trust the physical constitution of Asians.

His team doctors’ examination unanimously concluded that Hanamichi, who possesses such an amazing talent, does not have the bone density of a black person!

Maybe after entering the NBA, after the high-intensity training and competition, he will be injured and lose his athletic talent.

Bill Fitch doesn't dare to gamble his career. After all, he has only been in office for two years!

Next, Hanamichi and Dasma continued to train separately, and finally reunited in Toronto, the capital of Canada!

Raptors head coach Landon Malone is very troubled by the two tryout results in his hands!

"Man, you have to believe me, our Raptors will definitely choose one of your guys with the No. 7 pick!"

"But the problem now is that both of them are so outstanding, and it is difficult for us to decide who to choose."

“This is a tough decision!”

Simmons laughed and said:

"I think my players will be very happy to hear your assurance!"

"As for which player you choose, I have no right to interfere!"

"Then...we will take our leave and not disturb you any more!"

“I hope to hear good news from you at the draft in June!”

After saying that, Simmons happily left the Copps Arena (the team's temporary home court) with Hanamichi and Das.

Leaving Landon Malone there with a headache!

This scene happened to be seen by the team's general manager and executive president Masai Ujiri!

"Dude, I think you're in trouble!"

Landon Malone smiled wryly and said:

"Yes, now there is a very difficult question to decide!"

After saying that… he continued to ask meaningfully:

"If you had a choice between a hot dog or cornbread, which would you choose?"

General Manager Masai Ujiri understood what he meant and said:

"Oh, I think I have to report this to the boss. After all, he has the final say on what to eat for lunch!"

"...But I will suggest this to my boss..."

"What?"

"I would suggest... a cornbread hot dog!"

Coach Landon Malone shook his head repeatedly:

"No No No, that's impossible. You know our first pick is only a barely higher pick!"

"We are lucky to pick one at that position. The other teams are not blind!"

Masai Ujiri smiled and said:

"That's why I'm the general manager and you're just the head coach!"

"Leave these matters to me~"

"As for you, all you need to do is to perform well in the new season to keep your job!"

After that, Masai Ujiri took out his cell phone and called his owner Timothy Lewek.

The newly formed Raptors are owned by the Canadian local group Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Group.

Its CEO Timothy Levick is considered the first boss!

"Hey man, how are you doing lately~"

Although Masai Ujiri is the general manager of the team, he is also one of the executive presidents of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Group.

So he is also an acquaintance and a good friend of the real boss and CEO of the group, Timothy Levick! So he can talk to her casually.

"Not very good, old friend. You know that many of its league teams have not produced good results recently!"

"You actually called me! Is there something wrong with the basketball team?"

Timothy Lewek has worked hard to save the operations of teams in multiple leagues.

As soon as I heard Masai Ujiri calling, I suspected something was wrong with the basketball team.

"Hey man, here's a good opportunity!"

"It's a great opportunity that even David Stern would envy!"

"Boss, I have to tell you in advance!"

"Our Raptors are going to make a fortune!"

Masai Ujiri raised his voice and spoke excitedly.

Merchants value profit. When Timothy Levick heard the good news of making money, he also became interested and said:

"Oh, my good friend! I knew I was right to send you to keep an eye on the Raptors!"

"So... what do you mean by making a fortune?"

Masai Ujiri explained:

"Don't we have a first-round pick?"

“According to the plan, I discussed with the head coach and got the main point guard of this year’s NCAA championship team~Damon Stoudemire!

However, there is another MOP from the championship team~Flower from the flower-growing family! "

"You know, he's a guy with his own traffic..."

Before he finished speaking, Timothy Levick interrupted:

"Yes, I've heard that too. Now that old fellow David Stern has been using the media to report on that red-haired guy!"

Masai Ujiri continued:

"Yes, yes, that's right! So this is an opportunity!"

"He just came back from a tryout at our gym and did really well."

"That's what I want to say~ This is a great opportunity to make a fortune!"

"Once we sign him, the economic benefits we will bring will definitely be beyond your imagination!"

"More importantly, the team's performance can also be guaranteed!"

"so……"

At this time, Masai Ujiri finally showed his true intentions!

"So, Boss! What I want is to acquire these two players through a trade!"

"Dude, do as you say! I only have three years, and the next three years of the team are up to you!"

"The Raptors are a new team to join the NBA. What I want is for them to achieve good results within three years and then sell for a good price!"

(The Raptors were purchased by Larry Tanenbaum in 1998!)

Masai Ujiri also knew what Timothy Lewek was thinking, and he directly assured:

"OK! Boss, leave it to me..."

After finishing the call, Masai Ujiri turned around and proudly shook his phone to Landon Malone and said:

"Done! Leave the rest of the operation to me!"

"I'll try my best to leave the people to you! As for the team's performance..."

Landon Malone excitedly pounded his left palm with his right hand:

“Guaranteed to exceed expectations!”

"So, everything is ready! We are just waiting for the east wind!"