() The two of them played in Shanghai for a few days, because Yao Ming will represent the national team in the Athens Olympics this summer and will go to training soon. Chen Jie was bored staying alone in Shanghai, so after Yao Ming left, Chen Jie
So I flew back to the United States.
While Chen Jie was on the plane, the NBA 2004 draft officially kicked off.
The fact that Jay Shawn, who is very popular this year, did not show up at the draft that day surprised the media. The reason given by the NBA president was that Jay Shawn had family matters to deal with, so he could not come.
Naturally, the media don't care much about this. What they care about today is not Jay Sean, but the draft pick, the ranking, not the person.
As for everyone's reaction after the results come out, of course these media still have ways to contact them for interviews.
Many superstars from the league appeared in Madison that day, and Tracy McGrady even came on behalf of the Magic. After being asked again by reporters who Orlando will choose with the No. 1 pick this year, this has been mentioned this month.
When asked countless questions, McGrady, who already knew the answer in his heart, just smiled slightly and gave the answer that we only choose the players who are most suitable for us.
The media were all confused about this answer, but when they wanted to ask again, Tracy McGrady had already entered the venue.
Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, who just retired this year, also appeared.
When this superstar, who switched between the Rockets and Trail Blazers, finally chose to end his career with his favorite team, the Bulls, walked in, he was naturally surrounded by the media.
Although he has retired now and cannot decide the Bulls' draft this year, the media still want to hear his opinions.
Naturally, Pippen, who was standing on the side of the Bulls, stopped and said in front of countless microphones: "We are only the third pick this year, man. In other words, the rest of the picks are ours. No matter if it is...
Mekka, Dwight or that wonder boy Jay Sean, no matter who is left, we will definitely choose without hesitation."
What he said was quite right, everyone thought so beforehand.
However, even if he said this, it was as if he had not said it.
If everyone knows it, what’s the point in bringing it up again?
Some reporters are already slandering.
However, when they were about to continue asking questions, Pippen was even more cunning than McGrady. McGrady still left straight away, but Pippen rushed forward and shouted: "Tracy!"
With this greeting, McGrady, who was walking into the venue, stopped. Pippen immediately said to the reporters beside him who were still chattering and asking various questions: "I have something to do with Tracy. If you have any questions, you can ask me after the draft."
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After saying this, Pippen walked away.
This group of reporters all sighed helplessly, an old fox is an old fox, this is what he said, and he made this excuse.
The draft is over. Who has any questions for you after the draft is over?
But their slander is a slander, and you can't blame them. McGrady didn't make any excuses for not accepting interviews. The media could say that he was throwing away big names, but of course McGrady didn't care.
But Pippen, he saw his friend and said hello, what can the media say?
Moreover, everyone knows that Pippen did not play very well in the Bulls in his last year, playing only 33 times in a season. When media experts said that Pippen was no longer a superstar, McGrady once stood up to speak to Pippen.
Coming.
That time McGrady said in an interview with hoop magazine: "He can do everything, whether offensive or defensive. He can fully integrate into the team. I see his shadow in myself."
Although McGrady's words are suspected of self-praise, it is undeniable that he recognized Pippen's past performance.
Now when someone meets Tracy McGrady, it is normal for him to come up and say thank you!
Thinking of this, the media all shook their heads helplessly. It seems that although many of these people already know their team's draft plan, they are all tight-lipped! It is impossible to pry their mouths open before the draft.
The answer to the suspense can only be found from David Stern's mouth.
When the draft was about to begin, the NBA superstars who came to watch were either sitting with the managers of their own teams, or sitting in twos and threes with a few friends. In front of Stern, there were a pair of
Reporter holding camera.
In the small green room where the rookies stayed, you could see two of the three favorites for the No. 1 pick - Dwight Howard and Emeka Okafor. As for Jay Sean, the media beforehand
I knew they wouldn't come.
Recalling that Yao Ming from China was watching at home when he was selected as the number one pick the year before last, the media were curious, is this a Chinese tradition?
In addition to these three people, Ben Gordon, who came from the same school as Okafor and was completely suppressed by Jay Sean in the NCAA finals, was expected to enter the top five, but now it seems that he is a lottery zone.
Shaun Livingston, who was originally predicted to be the third pick in the draft, can now be expected to be the fourth pick.
Devin Harris, another outstanding point guard in this draft, was predicted by the media to be fifth.
All the rookies who can enter the first round this year are sitting together, some with relaxed expressions, some with nervous expressions, and some with solemn expressions.
The suspense will be revealed soon.
After David Stern stepped forward and said something that the media simply ignored, the draft officially began.
When the general manager of the Orlando Magic announced the players selected by his team, the whole audience was surprised!
Dwight Howard!
They did not choose Jay Sean, who is now known as the wonder boy in the American basketball world, but chose Dwight Howard, a high school student.
Although there was a lot of debate on this point beforehand, the loudest voice was that Jay Sean became the number one pick.
Even those who insist that Howard is suitable for the Magic also feel that Jay Sean has a high chance of becoming the No. 1 pick.
But unexpectedly, the Magic still chose Howard!
The whole place was in an uproar, but immediately, warm applause broke out.
Howard stood up from his chair with a smile on his face, walked onto the stage and took the Magic's hat from David Stern.
Until this moment, he felt like he was in a dream.
Because at that time, he also felt that he would be the second overall pick. After all, according to a survey across the United States a few days ago, more than half of the people thought Jay Sean could be the No. 1 pick!
I have to say, this is a surprise in this year’s draft!
But right away, the biggest surprise happened!
The Bobcats actually selected Emeka Okafor with the second overall pick!
They also didn't draft Jay Sean.
Now even Jay Sean's opponents can't sit still.
He was the player who single-handedly led Duke University to win the championship in the NCAA finals. Even if he couldn't become the No. 1 pick because of the Magic's tactical choices, he would still be the No. 2 pick in the end?
Are the Bobcats showing off?
Many people think of the 1984 draft. After the Rockets selected Olajuwon with the No. 1 pick, the Trail Blazers used the No. 2 pick to select Bob, who would only be mentioned later when recalling Jordan's draft.
How similar was that year to this year?
The teams with the first pick selected a center considering the needs of the team, while the teams with the second pick missed out on the most promising rookie that everyone recognized.
What’s even more coincidental is that the one who took advantage both times was Chicago!
There's no doubt that right now, Chicagoans are excited.
They never expected to get Jay Sean beforehand. When they were filled with joy, they did not hesitate to use the third overall pick to select this genius from Duke University.
