NBA: I'm really the Chosen One

Chapter 53
On May 5, the NBA organized a draft lottery. Li Zheng’s former teammate Roy Shenzhi won the No. 23 lottery. The media exclaimed that the University of Washington’s hurricane was about to rise again in the NBA. The Seattle Supersonics and the Atlanta Hawks They won the No. [-] and No. [-] picks respectively.

Ern Tailun announced through the media that Li Zheng would not participate in the training camp organized by the NBA and refused to participate in any team's trial training, even including his hometown team Seattle Supersonics, but the media still ranked Li Zheng in the mock draft. In the first position, no media in the United States made an extraordinary judgment, which was almost impossible in previous years.

In the Seattle SuperSonics Key Arena, a lottery rookie workout is in full swing.

"Amazing. Greg is horrible," exclaimed the Seattle scout.

"He's like Shaq...but he doesn't look as bulky in size as Shaq, and he deserves credit for his aggressiveness on the defensive end."

"His free throws seem to be."

"Free throws can be practiced, not to mention it doesn't matter if you can't practice them. Shaq has always been so bad at free throws. Will it prevent him from winning the championship?"

Kevin Durant calmly listened to scouts and assistant coaches rave about the beast on the field, and as the University of Texas's leading scorer, he was lackluster on occasions like this.

This year's No. 3 pick is called a year without any suspense. Any team will choose Brian Lee, who has both strength and commercial value. Kevin Durant also understands this. In the mock draft, Oden and him locked For the top three, he is not willing to be No.[-]. At least the object of his comparison should not be this big man, but Brian Lee who is not present.

"Kevin, it's your turn." The assistant coach shouted.

"He looks thin." The scout whispered into Durant's ear, and Durant glanced back at the scouts covering their mouths and talking, took off his training uniform and walked onto the court.

Durant's first three shots missed the basket, then his eyes became more serious, and then he became more and more accurate, hitting all the subsequent shots, and then showed his dribbling and changing direction. The look of Oden under him also became serious.

Accurate shooting, outstanding talent, brilliant talent, the most frightening thing is that he is only 19 years old, but Oden's talent is also top-notch, and Horford of the University of Florida is also excellent. The choice of the future destiny of the team is heavy and difficult.

Until June 6th, in the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York, David Stern smiled and waved to thank the scene for the constant boos, and the 28 NBA Draft officially began.

ESPN live broadcasts the whole process, and 20 countries around the world carry out simultaneous broadcasts. Under the camera, Li Zheng is in a suit and leather shoes, with a pair of sunglasses hanging from his neckline. He is like a male model with wide shoulders, narrow waist and long legs. It was Damien Lee and Taylor, and the manager Ern Tailun was sitting behind Li Zheng.

It is rare for Huaguo Sports TV to rebroadcast this kind of non-sports program. Zhang Weiping and Yang Yi are jointly explaining this program that is slightly related to basketball. They are accompanying fans from all over the country to witness the moment when Li Zheng is selected as the No. [-] pick.

"The Portland Trail Blazers chose yes," David Stern draws out his tone amidst the boos.

"Brian Lee! Brian Lee! Brian Lee!"

The boos from the audience gradually turned into a uniform shout, David Stern no longer kept his secrets, "Miracle from the University of Washington in Seattle, Brian Lee."

The audience cheered thunderously, Li Zheng stood up and bowed lightly to the excited crowd, embraced Damien Lee, and Ern Taylor, and then kissed Taylor affectionately, raised his right fist, amid applause and screams Zhong walked to the draft stage with firm steps.

Countless photographers and reporters kept shooting with the tools in their hands. Li Zheng didn't cry out excitedly, nor was he ecstatic. Congratulations and adoration from all.

The camera shot to some players who played against Li Zheng, including Oden, Durant, Horford, Noah, and Corey Brewer, all applauded and congratulated Li Zheng sincerely. Taylor looked at the field with red eyes Li Zheng, even the tough guy Damien Lee was captured by the camera quietly wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingertips.

David Stern held Li Zheng's hand firmly, and held Li Zheng in his arms, "I've been waiting for you for too long, son."

"I'm here to conquer this." Li Zheng smiled and joked with the old man, but David Stern showed a serious look, "Go ahead and do it, I believe in you."

China TV.

"Drink, look, the president is holding onto Li Zheng's hand." Zhang Weiping said with a smile.

"I've been waiting for several years, I'm anxious to give it to others." Yang Yi joked.

Everyone can see David Stern's preference for Li Zheng. Generally, after being selected, he wears a hat, hugs and shakes hands with the president, and takes a few photos. After wearing the team hat, he can step off the stage for an interview. But David Stern grabbed Li Zheng's hand and hugged him for more than ten seconds, like seeing a long-lost child.

Li Zheng put on the Trail Blazers hat and waved to the audience, announcing the news of his visit to the NBA and the opening of a new era,

Paul Allen in front of the TV was more excited than the audience in the audience. He waved his fists fiercely in the luxurious room. After celebrating for a long time, he picked up the phone and called the current general manager of the Trail Blazers, Kevin Pu. richard.

"Inform Nate that I want to see fifty sets of tactics around Lee in the new season." The old man smiled from the bottom of his heart like a child who got the latest toy. David Stern fulfilled his promise, and now It's my turn.

It's like playing 2K to get the player you like, except that Paul Allen used the Trail Blazers for a whole season and countless dollars to snatch Li Zheng.
You must know that if Paul Allen hadn't promised David Stern that he would come back to manage team affairs, increase investment in the team, and escort Li Zheng, then Li Zheng would definitely be sent to the Super League by David Stern. The Sonics, who were crowned kings in their hometown team, echoed James in the East and became the main theme chapter of the new era of NBA.

The head coach of the Trail Blazers, Nate McMillan, immediately thought that Paul Allen had gone to hell again after receiving the call, but the general manager Pritchard said firmly that if he couldn't do it, he and himself would have to leave. Only then did McMillan understand Paul Allen's determination and what a hot potato he would receive in the new season.

(End of this chapter)