"Kobe, we saw you in the audience at UCLA's game against USC. May I ask why you left the game midway?"
In the early morning, as soon as Kobe drove outside the Lakers training arena, he was chased and intercepted by a group of media reporters.
"Well, because I've seen the results."
"So are you going to see Demar?"
"At first I wanted to take a look at this kid who likes fadeaway jumpers. Well, he's not bad. His basketball talent is also very good."
"But what impressed me the most was the player in their No. 1 jersey."
"Oh, there are not many players who can impress you, let alone an NCAA player. Do you appreciate his performance?"
The media finally managed to get around Kobe. They wanted to interview Kobe after the game at the Galen Center, home of the University of Southern California, but they didn't expect him to leave midway.
This time we caught the opportunity, so all the reporters were like cats seeing fish, their eyes lit up.
"Yes, his performance was incredible, and his golf IQ was very high. What impressed me most was his three-pointers and his passing."
"His three-pointers are so lethal, and his passing will give him more offensive options. I think other NCAA teams who want to enter the championship should be careful. You are very good.
It could flip the boat on USC."
Media reporters did not expect Kobe to be so optimistic about Lian Dao, and they were also very impressed by the University of Southern California, which had never won an NCAA basketball championship.
"So do you think he will go into the first round of this year's draft?"
"Of course!" Kobe said firmly.
Then he added.
"I believe that with his current strength, he will definitely enter the first round, and he will be among the top 20 picks in the first round."
"Even if he still performs well in the next games, then I believe it is not impossible to be the top five pick or even the number one pick. He has the strength!"
Kobe is very optimistic about Lian Dao's prospects.
Because Lian Dao is indeed excellent!
He seemed to see Kidd and Nash in Lian Dao's pass.
Of course, Lian Dao has not grown to their level yet, but Kobe has a hunch that Lian Dao has the potential to become a top passer.
Since he can discover it himself, Kobe doesn't believe that professional scouts hired by teams cannot discover it.
That's why Kobe was so optimistic about Lian Dao's draft pick.
At the same time, Lakers scouts also compiled the information and gave it to team manager Mitch Kupchak.
Mickey looked at the information on several players compiled by the scouts.
Among them were Lian Dao and DeMar. First of all, he removed DeMar. Now that the Lakers have Kobe, there is no shortage of shooting guards.
On the contrary, the consciousness of the small forward position is weak.
The team is now also trying to trade Vladimir Radmanovic. When they signed him, they originally planned to use his three-point shooting as a firepower point from the outside. However, this guy's condition declined sharply after he came to the Lakers.
Did not achieve the expected effect.
The most important thing is that the trade value of this guy is a bit low now. Only the Bobcats have made an offer and are willing to exchange Adam Morrison, but Mitch does not want Adam Morrison. This guy was killed by his own team player Luke
Walton ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Even if he recovers from this kind of injury, I don't know how much of this guy's strength can come back.
This also makes Mitch feel very entangled. If he doesn't trade, it is really useless to keep Vladimir Radmanovic. If he trades, the value is too low, and what he will give is just scraps.
Mickey rubbed the sore corners of his eyes and after reading all Lian Dao's information.
Mitch knew that Lian Dao's talent was indeed very high and that he was particularly suitable for the Lakers, but this season the Lakers were aiming for the championship.
With their current record, the Lakers can only languish at the bottom of the draft.
"Bang bang bang."
There was a knock on the door.
"Enter!"
I saw Kobe pushing open the door and walking in. When he arrived at the training facility, he went directly to the general manager's office.
"Hey, Mickey, I found a genius, he..." Kobe stepped forward to introduce Lian Dao to Mickey.
But when I lowered my head, I discovered that the top item on the general manager’s desk was Lian Dao’s information.
"Have a look at this guy's profile. What do you think? I think he's a good fit for the Lakers!"
Mickey nodded first, and then asked his secretary to bring Kobe a cup of coffee.
"He is indeed very good, but he is an NCAA player, and our goal this season is the championship!"
"The specifics of whether to get him or not will have to wait until the end of this season."
Kobe also calmed down.
Yes, their goal this season is the championship. Their lineup has been completely integrated this season, and they will definitely trample the Celtics under their feet this year.
It is indeed inappropriate to talk about a guy who has not yet entered the NBA.
Immediately, Kobe nodded.
"Okay, let's wait until we lift the trophy this season. Then I'll leave first!"
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At the same time, other teams also experienced similar situations.
Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace also just read the information given to him by the scouts.
"Sure enough, he has improved again. It seems that this little guy has great potential."
While talking to himself, he tapped the desk lightly with his fingers, as if he was thinking about something.
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Popovich is also very interested in Lian Dao. Duncan will be 34 after April this year. It is time to consider finding a successor for the team.
Smart and talented, he is truly the core material for building a team.
"At the end of this season, it looks like we have to do some operations."
Teams such as the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves have also shown strong interest in Lian Dao.
In particular, the Timberwolves' management is very interested in Lian Dao.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have a record of 11 wins and 26 losses. Judging from the current lineup, it is basically impossible to reach the playoffs.
But this season, the performance of their rookie Kevin Love gave the Timberwolves hope of rising.
They now urgently need to find a number one player who can organize.
The Timberwolves' management is particularly optimistic about Spanish player Ricky Rubio.
I have to say that the Timberwolves' vision is still good. Rubio, who is only 18 years old, is considered a genius prodigy in the basketball world.
He is very famous in Europe.
The European media spoke very highly of her.
"Perhaps he shouldn't be called a genius, not because the word "genius" is too high-profile and easily stimulates adrenaline, but because "genius" is a bit shabby when used on him, just like using "beauty" to describe Marilyn Dream
Lu, "nice" is as rude as describing Elvis Presley, but it's hard to find a more eye-catching and advanced word.
You can bet with others that in the suburbs of Barcelona, Spain, there is one of the best basketball boys born in the 1990s in the world - Ricky Rubio. No matter how much money you bet, you will definitely win."
However, he does deserve the praise from the media in European basketball.
In 2006, Rubio led the Spanish team to win the European Under-16 Basketball Championship.
In the 110-106 double overtime victory over Russia, Rubio scored 51 points, grabbed 24 rebounds, 12 assists, and 7 steals. Even NBA scouts believed that he would be the future emperor.
Superstar.
In the same year, after the Spanish men's basketball world championship team won the championship, they announced a list of 12 players for the BJ Olympics. One of them was Rubio, who was only 17 years old.
The optional template given to him by the NBA is the best template: Earvin Johnson; the worst prospect: Sergio Rodriguez.
The upper limit is very high and the lower limit is very low.
But the Timberwolves' management is particularly optimistic about this European player.
Therefore, this year the Timberwolves management and team have basically determined that they will continue to mess up.
Because of the trade of Garnett last year, the Timberwolves traded back the 2009 draft pick they had previously traded to the Celtics, and they also hold the Celtics' first-round pick this year.
Of course, the Celtics' pick this year is basically at the end of the first round, but it's better than nothing.
In addition, Mark Blount and Rich Davis were traded to the Miami Heat in 2007 in exchange for Michael Dolek, Wayne Simien, Antoine Walker and a 2009 first-round draft pick.
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Now they already have three first-round picks.
However, since Rubio belongs to the Spanish team Barcelona, it is possible that Rubio will be selected, and it is unlikely that he will enter the NBA in a short period of time.
At this time, the Timberwolves need to find a new number one player.
At first, Lian Dao didn't meet the Timberwolves' standards because they only wanted a pure point guard.
But when the scouts sent the video of Lian Dao's game, the Timberwolves' management was a little shaken.
Lian Dao's passing is so sharp, he has a shut-down key and an excellent three-point shot. He has amazing power under his tall and thin figure.
Then team manager Kevin McHale made the decision to make Lian Dao the second most important player besides Rubio.