He was so excited that he even moved his legs off the table. Hearing the movement and the flash of pain on Milicic's face, this force must not be too light.
But excitement filled his expression, allowing him to overcome the pain.
When he passed by Woody, he glanced at Woody intentionally or unintentionally, his expression was similar to that of LeBron James just now:
This time I won!
When he took a photo with David Stern in the middle of the stage, he showed a brighter smile than the clear spring sky.
NBA, here I come!
Later, recalling this draft, some reporters suddenly discovered that Darko Milicic could also laugh.
A stone fell from Woody's heart.
And backstage in the Pistons' cubicle.
Joe Dumars looked helplessly at the live footage transmitted to the backstage, watching Darko Milicic put on a Pistons hat, and what he was thinking about was Rick Carlisle's original treatment of Woody.
evaluation of:
This guy is full of endless possibilities!
such a pity!
He glanced sideways at the little old man sitting on the right seat with a contented smile.
As the general manager, he was supposed to be the "thigh", but it turned out that he was the "arm" and the person sitting next to him was the "thigh"!
Larry Brown's stubbornness and desire to control really refreshed Joe Dumars' perception.
But the "Big Buddha" has been invited and the contract has been signed. Now he can only accept his fate.
The key point is that Larry Brown is right:
"We already have Ben Wallace, is it necessary to choose another Ben Wallace? Can this Chinese guy stand up to Shaquille O'Neal or Tim Duncan? Believe me
Judgment, the Serbs will be the most important component of our championship!"
"Magic" Johnson began to get busy. He took out his mobile phone and kept dialing certain numbers.
At this time, David Stern also announced the result of the third pick in the first round. As predicted by the outside world, Carmelo Anthony became the "top pick" of the 2003 draft.
After that, Woody was frequently shown on the big screen.
As a "top three favorite" and a strong contender for the "number one pick", he fell out of the top three in an instant, which made some commentators on the broadcast station start to make moves.
For example, TNT's "Big Mouth" Charles Barkley: "Look, the Chinese haven't been selected yet, won't something embarrassing happen?"
In the history of the NBA, it is not uncommon for "little green room" rookies to fall out of the lottery, and some rookies are even not selected until the end of the first round.
However, Woody was a "top five favorite" before the game and a strong contender for the "number one pick". It is the only time in the history of the NBA that such a hot prospect fell out of the lottery.
Charles Barkley, who likes to watch and have fun, is looking forward to this happening. In a moment of enthusiasm, he suddenly said in order to cheer him up: "In fact, I don't think Woody has the ability to be selected in the top five. He is definitely overrated."
, I believe that the general managers holding high picks are smart people. At least the top five teams will not choose this guy who has only played basketball for one year. Who will play on the same team as LeBron?
It will get easier!"
Kenny Smith, who was standing next to him, had a look of horror on his face. He didn't expect that his old partner would dare to target Chinese players.
Is the smell of this donkey's butt so unforgettable to him?
"Damn it, don't answer it. It seems like the Raptors' choice won't be us..." Johnson kept trying to dial a certain number until another envelope was delivered to the court by the staff, and he gave up and continued dialing.
, spreading his hands, announced the Raptors’ results in advance with some frustration:
No matter who it is, it can't be Woody.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have refused to answer his call.
These general managers have really changed. Apparently he and the Raptors general manager said good night to each other a few days ago.
The result is now...
It’s really a sincerity that feeds the dog!
In the Raptors' small room backstage, Raptors general manager Babcock watched David Stern slowly open the envelope, with a bit of regret and a bit of determination in his eyes.
It was also at this time that David Stern announced the result of the fourth pick in the first round:
Georgia Tech first-year player Chris Bosh!
In his heart, he was actually more inclined to choose Woody, but Vince Carter chose Chris Bosh, who was more mature, or at least had played in the NCAA.
no way!
He must respect Vince Carter's choice.
Maybe Carter will never be able to get the Raptors to the finals, but he is the "voting king" of the NBA and is the guarantee for selling tickets at the Raptors' home court. With one pick, even in a big draft year like 2003
It is acceptable to sign a position in exchange for his loyalty.
Woody felt a little depressed for the first time.
Toronto is his favorite team.
It's a big city, and they don't have a core inside, Vince Carter is not a "ball tyrant", and their playing styles do not interfere with each other.
What a pity!
Johnson was busy again.
Originally, he was quite confident that Woody could be selected in the top five picks.
Especially for the Heat, he is a guaranteed option.
Because two days before the draft, Pat Riley called him, and that phone call confirmed to him that Pat Riley wanted to be a "spare tire" for Woody.
But seeing the Raptors general manager with whom he had a heated relationship falling out with him at the drop of a hat, he was a little confused at the moment.
A man's mouth is a liar. Johnson, who knew this very well, was naturally extremely anxious at the moment.
What made him a little desperate was...
Pat Riley actually stopped answering his calls!
What made him even more annoyed was...
Pat Riley's phone is always on the line...
What the hell...
Are you kidding me?
Johnson thought about the old grievances between himself and Pat Riley, and suddenly realized that Pat Riley might have done this on purpose.
This old immortal, just to make him look embarrassed, so...
What a bastard!
gtmd!
Johnson can't wait to fuck him right away and make him a big news!
This is too awesome...
He was cursing Pat Riley in his mind, but at this time, a familiar number called, it was...
Pat Riley!
"Sorry, man, I was working on some transactions, you must have called me a lot, right?"
Johnson laughed, covering up his embarrassment: "How could it be, man? After our conversation that day, I knew you would never miss Woody. I know your abilities, and I also believe you will make the right judgment.
In fact, I'm waiting for David Stern to announce the results..."
The speed of face changing, just one word:
Absolutely!
At this time, David Stern also spoke: "With the fifth pick in the first round of the 2003 draft, the Miami Heat selected... Woody, from St. Mary's High School!"
coming!
Woody stood up, Wu Erzhuang pulled Wu's father and Wu's mother to stand up together, and the cameras on the sidelines also focused on Woody at this moment.
On the big screen, highlights from Woody's senior year began to play.
Although Woody has only been playing for one year, it was not difficult at all to cut out his highlight shots.
All kinds of explosive dunks.
"Believe me, man, this will be the best choice. I'm glad that we can have the opportunity to cooperate again!" Johnson hung up the phone and stood up excitedly.
This is his first time as an agent.
God knows how nervous Woody was after he fell out of the top four picks.
As far as Woody's draft prospects are concerned, if he falls into the top five of the first round, the responsibility will definitely lie with him...
Fortunately none of this happened!
"Man, congratulations!"
"Thank you, Erwin, for your hard work during this time!"
After Woody hugged his parents and his second uncle, he walked towards the stage. His second uncle's blonde girlfriend also wanted to hug Woody, but Wu Er's quick eyes and quick hands quickly stopped him.
You are rubbing against your eldest nephew!
Woody took a deep breath, took the baseball cap with the Miami Heat logo on it, and walked towards the stage with confident steps.
David Stern was waiting for him in the center of the stage, with a kind smile on his face, which became even more kind after Woody approached him.
"Welcome to the NBA, Woody, congratulations, you have created another history!"
Woody smiled and shook hands with him, then smiled with David Stern and looked at the camera at the scene, leaving a historic photo:
The first Chinese high school student in NBA was born!
"This is a new beginning, this is a brand new road, this is a new choice for Chinese players. From today on, there is another way for Chinese basketball players to try to get to the NBA!"
"Perhaps, Woody will not become the norm for Chinese high school students to hit the NBA, but if there is one, there will be two. The door opened by Woody will be a new starting point for all Chinese high school students!"
"Let's congratulate Woody!"
…
Backstage, Pat Riley watched as Woody hugged the people around him and then walked to the stage.
At this moment, my thoughts flashed back to the early morning two days ago...
"Man, can you tell me why you became Woody's agent? I know you are a restless guy and will do something sooner or later, but I am curious, why did you choose him?"
"Nothing else, I just saw some amazing feeling in him. I have seen this feeling in Jordan, I have seen it in LeBron, and now I also see it in him... Maybe I can use
Two words can describe that feeling, that is...talent! This guy has unlimited possibilities on the court. To be honest, I think he will be another Olajuwon-style talented player, and time will not affect him
At the age when he should have become an outstanding player, he reached the height he should have reached!"
"..." Pat Riley didn't expect Johnson to have such a high opinion of Woody. He was silent for a short time, and then he said, "Man, I know..."
Johnson heard something: "You trust my judgment so much, since I am Woody's manager?"
Pat Riley laughed: "So, I'm asking you why you became Woody's agent. Man, I believe in your vision. I won't believe your words when you promote him, but I will believe in you becoming him."
The agent’s reasons!”
…
"Come on, guys, our battle is not over yet, give that guy a call quickly, we have another guy we must get!"
As Woody walked to the stage, Pat Riley also ended the memory of that phone call. In this draft, if Woody is the guy he has been interested in since before the trial, then there is another guy,
This was his unexpected gain during the trial training.
But this guy’s potential is enough to become a shining gem in the future!
Michael Jordan's trainer Tim Grover even called him "the next Michael Jordan"...
He believed in Grover's vision, just as he believed in Johnson's vision, so he had to get this child.
When he made the call, his eyes were full of anticipation and a bit nervous.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is a deal related to the future of the Heat.
"Woody, before the draft started, you were a strong contender for the No. 1 pick. Did you ever think that you would fall to the fifth pick?"
Woody left the field after taking a group photo, and there were already many reporters waiting to interview him.
The first question that came up was extremely offensive.
Woody didn't panic. In the morning, "Magic" Johnson cued him through the process and specifically reminded him that some reporters tonight would be particularly aggressive during interviews and he should be careful to avoid pitfalls.
"In addition... your attitude can be appropriately tough. In the NBA, this is your way of survival. In my opinion, your compatriots are too humble, which is why they encountered so much trouble in their rookie season. You don't want to
Like him, are you always surrounded by inexplicable doubts?"
It’s normal to have doubts in the NBA!
But the doubts surrounding Yao Ming are really a bit too much...
It is completely inconsistent with the high standard of a top pick.
Just like LeBron James became the "No. 1 pick", now Cleveland is setting off firecrackers to welcome the "Son of Cleveland" back to his position!
So Woody's response was more aggressive than usual: "This is a unilateral choice, not something I can control. They choose what they see, so let's see, let's see where I am in a year."
Where do you stand in this draft?"
These words made the reporters’ eyes suddenly light up. Isn’t this subtext saying:
Should I be the number one scholar?
While they were excited, Woody suddenly heard the system prompt:
"Ding, the debut of a genius is always accompanied by doubts. Please host win the 'Best Rookie' award in the rookie season to prove who is the most eye-catching kid in the 2003 draft!"
"Mission completed, rewarded with 20,000 achievement points!"
Woody:!!!
20000!
So much?
Before he had any more ideas, there was another commotion at the scene. David Stern announced the result of the sixth pick in the first round: the Los Angeles Clippers selected a junior from Marquette University.
Born Dwyane Wade.
But just after Wade and David Stern took a group photo and walked off the court, a transaction change appeared on the big screen: the Los Angeles Clippers sent Odom and the newly selected Wade to the Heat.
The deal resulted in next year's first-round pick, the next year's second-round pick, Samaki Walker, Malik Allen and Bimbo Coles!
so……
Wade looked at Woody who was not far from the audience. Woody looked at him after seeing the transaction changes...
Are we teammates?!!
2 updates first, and 2 more updates in the evening.
They are all 4,000 words. If converted into 2,000 chapters, a total of 16,000 words!!!