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Chapter 117 The draft begins!

(Second update)

Jiang Jun said a little strangely: "Why is it my blessed land? No matter how magical it is, if there is no one, it is a lifeless open space. In this place, Jordan, Reggie Miller have left legends. Only the magic of humans can drive the magic of the place. And I believe that I will make this place even more magical because of me."

Michael Jordan often scores more than 40 points here, and Reggie Miller is also very excited when he comes here, and has staged "Miller moments" many times. For example, in the first game of the second round of the playoffs on May 7, 1995, the Knicks led by 6 points in the first 18 seconds before the final game. Many people thought the game was over, and only Miller firmly believed that a miracle would happen. As a result, in the last 8.9 seconds, Miller hit two three-pointers and two free throws, scoring a total of 8 points, helping the Pacers complete the most amazing reversal in NBA history 107 to 105.

"The answer is really good! If you are selected into the NBA team, what do you think you will perform?" Chen Lili asked.

"20 points, 10 assists, striving to become an All-Star, this is my bottom line." Jiang Jun replied quickly.

"How long will it take you to achieve this goal? Three years? Five years?" Chen Lili continued to ask.

Jiang Jun shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands and said, "Why did it take so long? The first year is the first season, and I will achieve this goal."

After the interview, Qiao Xiaodan said with some concern: "Brother, isn't this right? Your words are too full! If you can't realize it, you will become a joke! Let's re-interview?!"

Ma Yueshan and Shen Lili looked at Jiang Jun and asked for his opinion.

"It's okay, you're just broadcasting like this. I'm already very low-key." Jiang Jun smiled.

Everyone was a little amused and crying. Many players, throughout their lives, could not get 20 plus 10 points in a season, nor could they become the All-Star. And they were comparable to Jordan and Miller, and they were in the rookie season. In this way, Jiang Jun even said that he was low-key, and everyone was so angry that he was so angry that his words were so thrilled on the outside.

Qiao Xiaodan was going to persuade him, and Jiang Jun waved his hand confidently and said, "It's okay, let's just do it." Qiao Xiaodan had to keep silent.

After recording the interview, everyone visited Madison Square Garden with great interest.

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At 7 pm on June 25, Madison Square Garden was full of brilliance. NBA League President David Stern, Vice President Stu Jackson, the owners or general managers and staff of all NBA teams, most of the players participating in the draft, their families, as well as celebrities from various fields such as New York culture, sports and entertainment circles gathered here to witness this historic moment together.

Jiang Jun and He Mike came early and, led by the staff, sat in a fixed position. Jiang Jun found that Michael Jordan, Pat Riley, Larry Bird and others were all here. He Mike introduced that Mark Cuban was also here.

He Mike was a little unhappy because the staff had already said that the members of the Little Green House were confirmed yesterday, and there was no Jiang Jun among them. Although he had known this result for a long time, He Mike still believed that Jiang Jun did not receive the respect he deserved.

Jiang Jun was calm and persuaded He Mike a few words.

"Little Green House" is an area specially prepared for rookies at the draft. Only those rookies with high pick prospects will be invited to Little Green House. You can watch the complete draft process on site, and invite your relatives and friends to witness your selection by the NBA team and accept blessings from your family. After being called out by David Stern, the player will receive a team hat given to him by the league official, and then take this hat to the stage to shake hands with Stern, and officially become a team rookie.

In addition, players invited to enter the Little Green House can also accept media interviews on the spot. It can be said that for young players who have not entered the NBA, the invited Little Green House is the first recognition of them by the league.

In the NBA draft, players who received official invitations to enter the draft Green House are usually generated by the NBA team's general manager and are eventually decided by the league's vice president Stu Jackson. Every year, about 15 people are usually selected.

ESPN's commentary guests Jeff Van Gundy and Reggie Miller sat down in the front row of the media area and immediately entered the live broadcast state.

"Jeff, you have a deep connection with this place. I should have said that I felt a lot of emotion when I was a coach here! Everyone knows that the fans here are the most picky fans in the world. No matter how good you do, they will not be satisfied." Reggie Miller smiled.

Van Gundy said seriously: "Fans are nothing. You are the one who hurt me the most back then. I have been as an assistant coach and head coach for the Knicks from 1989 to 1999. You almost got me out of class many times. It can be said that the people I hate the most are you and Michael Jordan."

Miller laughed and said, "It's strange to say that when I arrive at this venue, I feel very energetic, as if there is a special aura here. Well, I got the list of members of the Green House this year. Oh, there are 15, John Wall, Evan Turner, Derek Ferworth, DeMarcus Cousins, Greg Monroe, Wesley Johnson, Al Amino, Luke Barbitt, Cole Aldridge, Ed Davis, Epie Youdu, Gordon Haywood, Paul George, Xavier Henry and Patrick Patterson Jeff, what do you think of this list?"

Van Gundy frowned in habit, reached out to touch his bald forehead, and nodded, "I think the members of the Green House at this year's draft give people a very reliable feeling, because it is roughly the same as the media's predictions."

Miller said: "It should be said that this group of players who have entered the Green House will have some bright futures."

"However, not all players who enter the Green House will be selected at a high pick. This is just a league prediction for the draft. Do you still remember? In the 2008 draft, DeAndrew Jordan was invited to the Green House, but he was not selected by the Clippers until the fifth pick in the second round. For him, it can be said that the Green House trip was a very embarrassing process." Van Gundy shook his head.

Miller echoed: "It's true. Last year, there was also a funny thing. Brandon Jennings, who was invited to enter the Green House, felt that he would not be selected in the lottery because his poor performance in Italy had been ridiculed and left early. However, shortly after leaving, the Bucks chose him in the 10th pick. After that, he had to drive back until the 14th pick announced that Jennings did not return to the draft. This incident also became a joke in draft history."

Van Gundy quickly continued: "But shortly after Jennings, in a game, he used 55 points to completely shut up the person who joked about him."

"So, the growth of these rookie players is unpredictable. I just saw Michael coming, too. Does his Bobcats have a draft pick this year? Hahaha!" Miller smiled gloatingly.

Miller and Jordan had a bad relationship back then. Both of them were trash talkers, they spoke very badly and kept chatting during the game. Moreover, they were in the Eastern Conference and encountered several times a year, and the conflicts continued to occur.

"You're right. In 2008, the Bobcats traded the first round pick this year for French center Alex Akinsa, otherwise they would have the 16th overall pick this year, and this sign can bring them the much-needed wing attacker Luke Babbitt. But now there is no way, Michael Jordan and his team are all here to play soy sauce unless he can buy one to two draft picks." Van Gundy analyzed.

"Michael has come here too. It seems that he is going to do something big, but you know Michael's vision of the draft." Miller mocked Jordan, looked through the entire list of draft picks, and suddenly said: "By the way, there is a Chinese guy Jiang here, who is also here to participate in the draft. Jeff, you have coached Yao Ming, what do you think of Chinese players?"

Jeff gushed: "I admire Yao Ming very much because he is unique. The deepest impression on me is his diligence, but in the past two years, his body seems to be a little tired and always hurt. No wonder, his huge body, his ankle and knee joints are very stressed, and it is easy to get into trouble. But I have never heard of this ginger before, so I can't judge his prospects. However, what I worry most is his physical fitness. Because of the physical fitness of the Orientals, it makes it difficult for them to be as strong and lasting as European and American athletes."

Miller smiled strangely, "Jeff, why did I listen to you talking about something else? Are you very knowledgeable about strength and longevity?"

"Reggie, you should shut up. This is live broadcast nationwide, don't teach those young fans who watch TV." Van Gundy said.

Miller muttered, "Jeff, it's really hard to make you feel humorous."

The place where Jiang Jun sat was not far from the media seat. He had basically listened to the conversation between Miller and Van Gundy. Just before the talent show was about to begin, media from all over the country were nervously conducting live reports. Shen Lili also walked to the side of the venue and started hosting on the spot. Journalists from some domestic newspapers and websites were also nervously typing on the computer.

Ma Yueshan and Qiao Xiaodan were sitting in the Chinese section of the media seat and also began to give live commentary.

Qiao Xiaodan was a little nervous when he participated in such a big event for the first time. Fortunately, Ma Yueshan was talking about the common words. Only when it comes to some topics about Jiang Jun, Ma Yueshan would remind him and ask him to talk about it.

"Jiang Jun is the most diligent in our team. He is very confident in his future. A long time ago, he said he wanted to play NBA. At that time, we all thought he was joking. But now, we know that the people who joke about him are fools. As long as you have dreams and work hard, everyone can succeed." Qiao Xiaodan talked about some of the scenes of training and competition with Jiang Jun before, and finally concluded.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, NBA League Vice President Stu Jackson announced that the 2010 NBA Draft officially began!
Chapter completed!
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