Michael Jordan is jumping around here and cursing the old fox, while Pat Riley over there has lit a victory cigar, and in the rising smoke, he smiled in victory. Although he paid a high price
, but he had no regrets at all, and even felt vaguely in his heart that this choice was more important than selecting Michael Beasley with the second pick.
At the same time, Yang Mo was still stunned.
He really didn't expect that, looking at the surprised people next to him, he kept sitting there, dumbfounded. For a while, many pictures popped up in his head, starting from his father giving him the first basketball to day after day.
From practicing, to being rejected by the CBA youth team, to hitting Cuba's first buzzer-beater to lead the University of South China into the quarterfinals, to being defeated on the street, to...
Scenes from the past lingered in my mind like old movie replays, and tears flowed from my eyes involuntarily.
By the time he stood up, it had been almost ten minutes since David Stern announced the result. This was definitely an exception in the history of the draft. The trade had even been announced, but Yang Mo hadn't even stood on the stage to speak.
Now Yang Mo is very embarrassed because he doesn't know which hat to wear to speak. Wear the Bucks hat, now he is a Miami player. Wear the Miami hat, choose your own Bucks.
In confusion, Yang Mo simply wore two hats, the Bucks hat on his head, and the Heat hat on top of the Bucks hat.
Seeing Yang Mo wearing two hats, there were not many surprises at the scene. After all, it was the biggest surprise that Yang Mo was selected with the eighth pick.
Yang Mo walked onto the stage and was greeted by David Stern, who shook hands with Yang Mo and said, "Welcome to the NBA family."
"Thank you." Yang Mo smiled slightly, walked to the stage, held a microphone, and looked at the people below with different expressions, some blessing, some disdainful, some booing, all kinds of expressions and emotions.
Yang Mo responded with a slight smile, and then said slowly: "I know that for everyone, it is a surprise for me to be selected for this position. In fact, for me, it is also a surprise. In one month
Before, I was still worried about my future and didn’t know what kind of job I should do after graduation. Now...I actually got one of the best-paying jobs in the world.”
After Yang Mo finished speaking, there were some small voices and some sparse applause.
"It is very normal for people not to recognize me now. I hope that in the near future, everyone will recognize my ability, and then give me a thumbs up and say: Oh! That Chinese Yang is so amazing, that is definitely Miami's pick in the draft.
A wonderful transaction in history." Yang Mo continued to say calmly.
Yang Mo's neither humble nor overbearing attitude made the people below calm down a little.
"Thank you Milwaukee for choosing me, even though I have never dealt with you. Also thank you to the Heat for bringing me to Miami. I hope my talent can help the team improve. Finally... thank you to those who have looked down on me over the years.
, the stones you throw at me, I will build it into the most gorgeous castle, and your slanders towards me will be sharpened by me into the sharpest weapons, and I will open up territories with me, sweep through thousands of armies, and move forward all the way.
"
With that said, Yang Mo bowed and left the stage.
If Yao Ming left an impression on Americans as kind and humorous, then Yang Mo now leaves them with an impression of toughness and sharpness.
After walking off the stage, TNT TV station, which had bought out the exclusive rights to broadcast this draft, immediately invited Yang Mo to the studio, where several hosts were already waiting for him.
This is a stipulation arranged by the alliance, and Yang Mo doesn't resist. Isn't it just a TV interview? Just come.
After sitting down in the studio, host Fields quickly started his opening remarks: "Let us welcome this year's No. 8 pick, the power forward from China, Yang Mo."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Mo corrected him: "Actually, I can also play small forward, but I prefer to stay in the penalty area when defending."
"Oh, that's it." Fields smiled slightly, turned to the two guests next to him and asked: "Chris, Jeff, what do you think?"
Chris Webber smiled and said: "I know nothing about Yang. I have never seen his game, so I can't make an analysis for the fans yet. However, my intuition tells me that this kid will
He is a good player, and his speech above touched me very much."
After Chris Webber finished speaking, Jeff Van Gundy took over. He did not comment directly, but asked Yang Mo: "Yang, can you tell me which team in China you play for? I coached Yao Yao.
, I have been to China several times and know a little bit about it.”
"I have no experience playing in a professional team." Yang Mo shook his head and said frankly: "I am a student."
"Oh, this is really surprising." Jeff Van Gundy was surprised, and then asked: "There are three outstanding point guards canvassing for you today. Are you very good friends?"
"Of course." Yang Mo nodded. In his heart, he even regarded the three guys as brothers.
"So it was your skills that conquered them? Rather than other reasons that made them sell you so hard?" Van Gundy continued to ask.
"Yes. We had a confrontation at the Orlando training camp." Yang Mo said without hesitation: "I think it was at that time that we formed a deep friendship. They thought I might not be able to choose, and then helped
Give me a hand."
"Are you surprised by the No. 8 pick?"
"Of course, I always thought I might be drafted in the early second round or late in the first round, but the fact scared me. I even stayed off the court for ten minutes before I came to my senses."
"Okay, let me ask you a professional question. As we all know, your height is not outstanding among inside players. How will you survive in the penalty area?"
"I think height is not the only determining factor in the penalty area. Positioning, strength, wingspan, basketball awareness and control of the rules are all important. And as it happens, I am very good at these." Yang Mo is very confident.
said.
"Okay, I'm done with my questions. I hope you have a wonderful NBA journey. Fields, is there anything else you want to add?"
"No more." Fields shook his head and continued: "Okay, thank you for coming to our studio. I wish you all the best in Miami."
"Thank you, goodbye." Yang Mo waved to the three of them, waved to the camera, and walked out of the door quickly.
After Yang Mo went out, the three of them started discussing again.
"Is Pat Riley crazy? Is the Chinese market that important? Last year's Yi proved that Yao Ming cannot be copied, and this year he actually chose a pocket big man." Fields said in confusion.
"No, I don't agree with you. I think this kid might be able to give us a little surprise." Chris Webber immediately retorted: "Pat Riley has never messed up in the draft. He can take the risk."
Taking such a big risk to choose Yang, Yang must be outstanding."
"I am also more inclined to Chris's view. I very much agree with Yang's view on the penalty area just now. I think he is a smart player." Van Gundy also expressed optimism about Yang Mo's future.
At this time, Fields was a little embarrassed. He was just a host, and he controlled the process and lively atmosphere of the show. When it came to professional knowledge, he was only half-assed. Just then, DJ Augustine, the ninth pick selected by the Bobcats, came over.
, he quickly changed the subject: "Okay, now No. 9 show Augustine is coming to our studio..."
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