warrior godfather

Chapter 215
After all the basic tests were over, the coaching staff talked to Green and Clay successively and asked them some questions, especially Ron Adams, who was the main questioner.

Offense can also be seen from shooting, layup, passing and other tests. Defense is different. Consciousness plays a very important role in defense. This cannot be seen from physical tests. There have been too many mediocre physical fitness in the NBA. Defensive champion.

If the Warriors' playoffs hadn't ended and the players had left Oakland, the coaching staff might have asked the two to "play" with the Warriors players to observe their performance at the NBA level.

Half an hour later, Zhang Yu got the assessment report of the two from Silas.

Silas' evaluation focused on the offensive end:

"Draymond Green is a good passer. He knows everything on the offensive end. He has three-point ability. He fits the team well, but he is limited to shooting adjusted open three-pointers. His height is a big problem. The end is not good enough, it is recommended to choose carefully.”

"Klay Thompson is an unbelievable shooter, his consistency in shooting is very good, second only to Steph among all the players I have seen, and he has very good offensive skills off the ball, he must be selected! "

Ron Adams also handed over his judgment to Zhang Yu, who naturally judged the two players from the defensive end:

"After my communication with Draymond Green, it can be seen that he is a defender with very good awareness, which is consistent with what he showed in the game. Needs experience in the NBA game. I believe he can be a solid defender, but his size is a big problem, so I suggest you judge for yourself."

"Klay Thompson is very calm, which will make him rarely make mistakes in defense, but it will make him lack aggressiveness. His static talent is very good, and his confrontation and strength are very good. As long as he gains weight, he can match up. Most of the perimeter players, and I suggest trading up the pick, pick him too."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly while watching. He naturally knew how far Clay and Green would develop in the future, but he still had to combine scout reports, test results, and the judgment of the coaching staff. He had to use these things as a reference to evaluate the two. The market in the draft will then decide how to trade.

The Warriors now hold their No. 21 pick and the Cavaliers' No. 30 pick. These two first-round picks are not enough to get Green and Clay. Moreover, Zhang Yu's goal in the draft is not just Green and Clay. rai.

He handed the coaching staff's evaluation report to Jonathan next to him, and said to Mitchell Thompson and Green's agent:
"Two, let's talk..."

……

June 6, Indiana, Butler University.

"Brad, I'm leaving first." The Bulldogs assistant coach Matthew greeted.

Stevens, who was standing on the sidelines and flipping through the thick scouting report in his hand, said without raising his head:

"Well, go back and read those scouting reports again, and give me a comprehensive evaluation tomorrow."

"No problem, you should go back early, don't be too busy." Matthew warned and left the arena.

It's the recruiting season again. The Bulldogs, which just won the runner-up in the March Madness Tournament, have several players who have graduated and participated in the draft. Coach Stevens needs to recruit new talented high school students.

However, the two consecutive NCAA championships have made the Bulldogs famous in the United States, and they are as attractive as famous schools. Although the Bulldogs lost in the championship finals this year, the runner-up results are also very good, which proves that the Bulldogs The success of the Dogs team is not short-lived, even if Coach Z leaves, they are very competitive, which makes many talented high school students hope to come to the Bulldogs to receive Stevens' teaching.

The Bulldogs finally don't have to compete with Indiana University, Indiana State University, Purdue University and other schools for local talent as before, but this also brings a very heavy workload.

Stevens flipped through the scouting reports in his hand and had deep doubts about his ability.

At the beginning, Ronan was able to quickly find out which high school students had real potential. It seemed that it was not difficult at all. Why did it feel so difficult to find when it was my turn...

"Hi, my dear Brad, are you okay?" Just as Stevens was deep in thought, a familiar voice rang in his ear.

Stevens was shocked, and looked up, only to see Zhang Yu walking towards him with a smile.

"Ronan! You bastard, you still know how to come back!" Stevens stretched his frowning brows, went up to him, hammered Zhang Yu's chest, and cursed with a smile.

"You don't know, I have to play 82 regular season games a season, 82 games! After the regular season and the playoffs, a total of 90 games! Do you know how I got here this year? It's like You, March Madness has only played thirty or forty games, and you have a lot of time to spend freely." Zhang Yu responded with a punch to Stevens, complaining.

Stevens smiled, Zhang Yu was right, he was indeed much more relaxed than Zhang Yu.

"You are so busy, why come back when you are free?"

"miss you."

"Ha ha."

"Just kidding, isn't the draft meeting about to start? I'll stop by and have a look."

"Do you have a goal?"

"Secret."

"How about Gordon? If you choose him, you can connect seamlessly. He will definitely help the Warriors." Stevens said with a straight look.

Zhang Yu stroked his chin and said in a regretful tone:

"Gordon...he's not a good fit for the Warriors."

Stevens wondered:
"Really? I think he can take Azubuike's place. His potential is definitely higher than Azubuike's. We all know that."

"You're right, let me tell the truth, I already have a better candidate at the shooting guard position... Klay Thompson, a shooter from Washington State University." Zhang Yu explained.

Stevens shrugged:

"Well, since you already have a candidate, let me pretend that I didn't say it. I just think that Gordon's going to the Warriors can be seamlessly connected, and you don't need to spend any more time cultivating him. This season after you left, he has made great progress. Big."

The Gordon he was talking about was Gordon Hayward, whom Zhang Yu gave him a full scholarship to join the Bulldogs two years ago at Stevens' suggestion.

In Hayward's freshman season, he served as the team's starting shooting guard, or the starting forward swingman. The positions of him and Butler are very vague. Both work as a small forward and can also assume the responsibility of a shooting guard. .

After winning the championship with the team, Zhang Yu resigned. Curry and Butler participated in the draft. With comprehensive data of 16.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists, he has become a hot and talented player.

After Butler University narrowly lost to Duke University in the finals this year, Hayward announced that he will participate in this year's draft and enter the NBA.

"Klay Thompson... I remember when he graduated from high school, you wanted to recruit him, right?" Stevens said after thinking back a little.

Zhang Yu nodded again and again, and said with great interest:

"Yes, I think he is very suitable for my tactical system. He is a super shooter and has great potential on the defensive end. Let me tell you, he will be the most special 3D player in history, no, 3D star! "

Only in front of Stevens can Zhang Yu reveal his true inner thoughts.

Although he did not return to Indiana this year, he often contacted Stevens to discuss coaching the team and tactics. The relationship between the two was not only not alienated, but deepened. The changes in tactics were all conceived at the suggestion of Stevens.

"I believe in your vision. It seems that Klay Thompson is a young player with great potential... Do you have any other candidates? The Cavaliers' No. 30 pick is also in your hands?" Stevens asked .

"Of course, I am very optimistic about Drummond Green. He will be the future defensive core of the Warriors..." Zhang Yu briefly introduced Green's situation.

"Defensive core? Don't you have Tyson Chandler? He is only 28, right? You have built a defensive system around him, why did you choose another defensive core?" Stevens wondered.

"When the time comes, you will know that the times are changing, and the defense needs to change accordingly." Zhang Yu smiled and did not answer.

"Well, you always have a lot of novel ideas. I hope you don't shoot yourself in the foot when the time comes. A power forward in his early 2 meters is not effective in offense. I can hardly believe how he can gain a foothold in the NBA." Stevens is obviously not optimistic about Green's development.

Although he also knew the news about Green's triple-double in March Madness, Butler University and Michigan State were not in the same division, and Stevens didn't know Green well.

"You don't have to worry about this, Drummond will be a player beyond everyone's expectations, just like... Stephen." Zhang Yu said slowly.

Stevens' expression froze. This is a very high evaluation. Curry is now the most dazzling new star in the league. Zhang Yu is so optimistic about Green?
He became interested in Green, wrote down the name in his heart, and was going to study Green's game video back. He wanted to see what kind of player Zhang Yu would appreciate so much.

Stevens turned to another question:
"I've been following the Warriors all year, and Klay Thompson may indeed be a good shooter, and he can even develop into a super shooter according to what you said... But have you ever thought about it, if you let him and Steph , Jimmy, the Warriors have only Stephen on the outside. Don’t you think this kind of outside lineup is deformed? Oh, yes, Jimmy also has the ability to hold the ball, but he is only a half-baked main attacker. Green and Chandler Le's inside line also doesn't have the ability to attack independently, do you want to put all the burden of holding the ball on Stephen alone?"

Zhang Yu replied with a relaxed tone:
"I have also considered this issue, but you have several mistakes-first, Jimmy is only a half-baked ball-handler now, it does not mean that he will always be, I believe he can grow into a striker; Offensive ability with the ball, but he can develop offense by running without the ball, he is a scorer without the ball; finally, Green does not have the ability to attack independently, but he has the ability to hold the ball."

"Off-the-ball scorer? Doesn't have the ability to attack independently, but has the ability to hold the ball?" Stevens' brows that had been stretched for a while gradually frowned again. He understood the meaning of every word in Zhang Yu's words, but when combined , but he couldn't understand.

"You will know later... As I said, they are all very unique players." Zhang Yu didn't mean to explain too much, but just mentioned it.

Stevens still felt a little puzzled, but he didn't dwell on it anymore:

"Well, as long as you have a plan, I'm looking forward to seeing the Warriors next season."

Zhang Yu's mouth curled into a smile:
"Then you may be disappointed. They all need time to grow. I don't even know what the Warriors can do next season."

"Besides these two people, do you have other goals?" Stevens pouted, not believing Zhang Yu's words at all.

If you are not sure, can you run up to me and brag?

"Of course, you know my habits. My team has only one goal, and that is the championship. The current Warriors are far from being able to compete for the championship. I want to build a championship team!" Zhang Yu said slowly , The voice reveals a strong self-confidence.

"Are you crazy? The Warriors already have so many rookies, and you have to pick a few more. How can you have so many ball rights to train them? Besides, do you have so many draft picks? Why don't you sign a few veterans? , experience is very important." Stevens said in surprise.

Zhang Yu slowly nodded and said:
"You're right, I'll think about it... Brad—"

"Ok?"

"Come to the Warriors and help me, let's win an NBA championship together!"

"Hehe, stop dreaming. I said earlier that even if I go to the NBA, I will definitely win the championship against you."

"Then you have no chance."

"why?"

"These two drafts are enough for me to build a championship lineup. Within three years, the Warriors will definitely win the championship!"

……

June 6, New York, Madison Square Garden.

The annual NBA Draft is about to be held, and the rookies who were invited to enter the small green room all came to the scene, and the general managers and presidents of the teams with draft rights also came to the boxes in the arena.

Clay and his family also came to sit in the small green room. Although his predicted pick fluctuated a lot, but because this year was a small draft year, he had a good chance of being selected in the lottery and was invited. .

Green doesn't have this kind of treatment. His predicted pick is around the middle of the second round, so he can only wait at home for the results of the draft.

The most eye-catching person on the field is naturally Wall from the University of Kentucky. He is a favorite for the No. [-] pick, and has already had countless scandals with the Wizards who hold the No. [-] pick.

Time passed quickly amidst the turmoil, David Stern finally boarded the high platform, and the 2010 draft officially began.

(End of this chapter)