Chapter 118 The transaction is about to break out

With Jackson's announcement, a brief silence appeared in the noisy scene.

"NBA League President Mr. Stern is here to announce the draft results," Jackson said again.

Then, David Stern stood up from the VIP seat, smiled and waved at the crowd around him. Then he walked to the rostrum with warm applause.

In an instant, the light of the whole audience dimmed, and only the original brightness was retained on the rostrum. "Click and click..." Many camera lights flashed randomly, and the focus of the audience was on the short and sturdy old man on the rostrum.

Jiang Jun was very impressed when he looked at David Stern on the stage. The old man was 68 years old and Jewish-American. He has served as the president of the National Basketball Association since 1984. He was a lawyer before that. Stern graduated from Rutgers University's History Department in 1963 and graduated from Columbia University's Law School in 1966. He later served as a member of the Rutgers University Supervisor Board and is currently the chairman of the Columbia University Board of Directors and the president of the NBA. It can be said that Stern is a talented and stubborn person. He has made the NBA the leader of the world's four major sports leagues! Jiang Jun has to admire such a heroic figure.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the stars are shining brightly tonight, but young people are the protagonists of this venue. Over the past 30 years, our league has been developing continuously, especially with the promotion of internationalization, NBA has united players and fans from all over the world into a big family. Like in previous years, tonight, some outstanding young players from America, Europe, Asia, America, Africa and other places gathered here. I am as full of expectations as everyone will see what the results of today's draft will be."

Stern's deep voice resounded throughout the audience. It was hard to imagine that such an energetic guy would be an old man in his seventies.

"I don't want to say too much. Let's start today's draft now and let's witness everyone's lucky moment together." Stern paused, and the staff next to him immediately stepped forward and gave him a small box. Stern took out a note from it.

"The Washington Wizards, the first pick. They chose..."

Stern looked up at the crowd, and the audience became silent again. Especially the members of the Green House were even more nervous.

"John Wall, University of Kentucky!"

A burst of cheers suddenly broke out from the audience. John Wall stood up, waved at the crowd around him excitedly, then walked to his mother, hugged her warmly, and kept saying: "Thank you mom! Thank you mom!"

The agent next to him was even more excited, slamming the void with his fist and muttering something constantly. Jiang Jun looked at his fat face and found it extremely ridiculous.

Then, Wall continued to wave his hand, took the baseball cap with the Wizards logo sent by the staff and put it on his head, stepped onto the rostrum, and shook hands with Stern.

"Congratulations, boy!" Stern smiled kindly.

"Thank you, thank you!" Wall could hardly speak and could only keep thanking.

At this time, espn was broadcasting live. On the large screen in the field, he suddenly switched to the Wizards' training ground. Many Wizards fans were paying attention to everything that happened in front of the TV screen. When Kwame Brown, the figure selected by the Wizards and the most popular pick in history, boos came from the Washington Stadium. When the team's new boss Ted Leonsis appeared on the screen, there was thunderous applause from the audience. Finally, it was Gilbert Arenas' turn to appear, but the whole audience was in a tacit silence, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward. Obviously, everyone was waiting for the new savior to appear, that is John Wall.

Then the climax finally appeared. When David Stern read Wall's name on the No. 1 signing, the entire Washington training ground was suddenly boiling. The fans hugged each other and shouted passionately, "Wall - Changer!!!" - a trance-a *** party was staged heavily.

Next, the media simply interviewed Wall.

"I don't even know what to say now," Wall said. "I grew up in a very harsh neighborhood and often had trouble when I went to school, especially when my father passed away, so my mother raised me alone. You know, for a 10-year-old, 11-year-old child, he always wanted to have a complete family to spend time together, but we couldn't get it. My mother told me that if you don't have a right attitude, you will never be able to make a difference. Her teachings mean a lot to me, and I love my mother so much." Wall said.

When the reporter asked Wall about his future career prospects, Wall turned to thank his college coach: "I am very grateful to Coach John Calipari. The coach taught me a lot and I have become a better leader. As the leader of the team, I always lead by example. I am usually the first to come to the stadium, the last to leave the stadium and train hard, and I am the kind of leader who is not afraid of offending older players."

Then the camera switched to the guest seat, and Reggie Miller said with a smile: "I seemed to see Kwame Brown just now? I wonder how Michael would feel when he saw it?"

Off the stage, Michael Jordan had a dark face, looking at Miller's long thin face, which was as thin as a skeleton, and wanted to go up and punch him.

Van Gundy avoided this topic and said: "The Wizards should be said to have made a lot of money this time. I think Wall's future achievements are limitless. In him, we can see the shadow of Derek Ross or Chris Paul. I believe his future will be as brilliant as these two young superstars."

Miller shrugged and said, "I'm curious about the coexistence of Wall and Arenas. Didn't you listen just now? Wall said he is the leader and is not afraid of offending older players. This is a bad person. Do you think he and Arenas can have a team together?"

Van Gundy analyzed: "This is indeed a problem, but this is something their coach and management are worried about. Haha!"

At this time, the camera switched back to the stage. Stern took another box and took out a note and announced: "The Philadelphia 76ers, the player they selected was Evan Turner."

Evan Turner stood up with a blank expression and waved to everyone.

"It seems that he is a little dissatisfied. It should be said that his physical test is not very ideal, which leads to his ranking being the second place. He is an all-round swinger and has the reputation of Little Meddy." Miller said.

Van Gundy nodded and said, "Yes, Turner is also a great player. He is older and his growth space may be slightly worse than Wall. Maybe this is why everyone is more optimistic about Wall. The next third place is the focus of everyone's attention. Let's wait and see."

The third pick, the New Jersey Nets, chose Derek Ferworth Ferworth, who is 2.08 meters tall and weighs 112 kilograms. During his time at Georgia Technology University, he averaged 12.4 points, 1.0 assists and 8.4 rebounds per game. Ferworth was born on July 15, 1991. At the beginning of the new season, he will become the youngest player in the history of the Nets.

"Oh, strange. We predicted Wesley Johnson before!" Miller shouted.

Van Gundy said calmly: "Maybe the team has their own considerations. I remember a report that after the Nets' trial, Favors thought he was very suitable for the Nets. I think he should be a good choice. There is another very outstanding young inside player in the Nets, Brooke Lopez, and Favors can bear the pressure of defense and rebounding. In the future, their inside line should be said to be among the top in the East."

Miller curled his lips and said, "I don't think so. With Howard in the Warcraft, the inside of the Eastern Conference is very weak. What's more, it's just two young people, and their growth will take at least 5 years."

Van Gundy smiled and said, "Reggie, I know you don't like the inside, you like to float outside and shoot. But you should know that an excellent inside is the cornerstone of the team. The offense and defense of the inside require good big men. This is also the reason why big men are particularly favored in so many years of drafts."

Miller said: "I know, you think of Ewing and Yao Ming again."

Van Gundy showed nostalgia and nodded, "It's true that they are all very good big men. With them on the court, I feel very calm. Unfortunately, Yao has too many injuries, otherwise he has ruled the league now."

Jiang Jun sat with He Mike, listening to the players being selected, and listening to the hosts and guests talking in the media table next to him, but he was calm.

He no longer cares about his draft pick. He is just slowly experiencing this American culture and this NBA culture. Perhaps in the future, he will always live in the spotlight like many people present. He must adapt to this atmosphere.

"Since you come, you will be at ease. When you come, you will definitely make a name for yourself, defeat everyone, and comfort the master's spirit in heaven."

Jordan sat together with general manager Higgins and scout Harris. He had already sent instructions to the two: stare at Jiang Jun, and once a team selects him, trade immediately at all costs.

He had decided to bet this time. Miller's ridicule just now made him even more angry.

"I am Michael, I'm not so easy to be knocked down. Like that thin monkey, who doesn't even have a championship ring, how can I laugh at me! As long as I bet right this time, everything in the past will be clouds." Jordan thought secretly.

Finally arrived at the second round, with the 50th overall pick, Jordan finally heard Jiang Jun's name.

League vice president Jackson announced that the Dallas Mavericks selected Jiang Jun from China.

"Start the plan now! Negotiate with the Mavericks, be sure to trade Jiang!"

Higgins took action immediately and the transaction was about to break out.

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