The strongest unicorn in basketball

Chapter 17 Change Destiny
"Why did you choose two centers in a row? Naturally, the fault tolerance rate must be considered!"

In the box, Presti adjusted his glasses and answered Hervey's question.

"Fault tolerance rate?"

"Yes, I appreciate Prince's talent, but I also need to consider whether he can adapt to the NBA. Therefore, I need a Plan B to ensure the team's downline!"

"But in this way, wouldn't it be a waste of our first-round pick and reinforcements in other positions..."

"Jason, you have to figure it out, we are a championship team, how can ordinary rookies have a chance to grow? A team with 7 to 8 rotations is enough, we don't need reinforcements from other positions !"

"It's true, except for the inside, our team does not lack players in other positions!"

"That's right! Cole was chosen for the present, and Prince was chosen for the future. Next, which of these two players can better adapt to the team will stay!" Speaking of this, Presti His tone was not mixed with the slightest emotion, and his rationality was terrifying.

"What if they are all suitable for the team?" Hervey asked again.

"Then one starter and one substitute, both are four-year contracts, depending on the needs of the team, you can also exchange other bargaining chips!"

"What if it doesn't fit?"

"...You shouldn't have asked!"

"Hahaha, just kidding, among other things, how could Cole lose? Guaranteed to be a qualified starter!"

I have to say that Hevelli flag is a good player.

Neither Presti nor Hervey thought that Bai Ade, the "new hope of the ugly white native center", was too bad.

During his two years with the Thunder, Bai Ade averaged no more than 3 points and less than 2 rebounds per game. It can be said that he was completely unable to play a role in a championship team like the Thunder.

It can be said that it is Presti's rare rookie who has lost his high pick.

The moment Presti chose Bai Ade, half of his plan had failed.

"Who are you going to pick in that round? Jeremy?"

"His shooting ability is not good, his movement and control ability is also very average, his organizational ability is so-so, and he is not good at anything except speed. Why do you think I should choose him?"

"Then who are you going to choose?"

"As we all know, the Thunder is an excellent team and has great potential. I will do my best to help the Thunder win the championship!"

After taking a photo with Stern, Li Pu came to the interview area to accept the reporters' interviews.

"Championship? You mean championship?" A reporter asked.

"Yes, I am very optimistic about the Thunder team. There are many talents in the team. I believe we can chase the O'Brien Cup together!"

"You guys are just a playoff team, isn't it a little too optimistic for you to say that?"

"I've always been optimistic and I'm full of confidence in me and my teammates!"

"then you……"

"Sorry everyone, my interview time is up, and I need to leave it to the players behind. I need to go back to my seat and continue to support my good brother Jeremy Lin!"

After talking about Lin Shuhao with the reporters, Li Pu left the interview area, returned to his seat and sat down.

Don't look at Li Pu's ability to answer in front of the reporter, but in fact, until now, Li Pu still feels unreal.

The poor kid who was worthless a month ago is now about to play in the NBA, and a contract worth tens of millions of dollars is waving to him. All this is like a dream.

If it was a dream, I really hope I never wake up!

"Congratulations! Prince! You made it!"

Lin Shuhao's celebration brought Li Pu back to his senses, and he comforted Lin Shuhao: "Thank you, Shuhao, you will be fine!"

It's just that when he said this, Li Pu himself didn't have the confidence.

The Thunder has no first-round pick now, only one second-round pick, but the Thunder already has three point guards, not to mention whether it is Westbrook or Harden, they are all iron men, and they are all okay. A monster who digests the ball, even if Lin Shuhao is selected by the Thunder, it will be difficult to get a chance to play.

"It's okay, Prince, I'm already mentally prepared, so you don't need to comfort me! I didn't even let my family come here, I'm just afraid of seeing them disappointed!" Lin Shuhao showed an ugly look With a smile, he said to Li Pu.

Li Pu, who had completely calmed down, no longer had the excitement he had before, but sat silently beside Lin Shuhao, suffering with him, waiting for the final answer.

Box on the second floor.

At this moment, An Jiali couldn't hide her disappointment on her face, and Vivek on the side hadn't recovered from the shock.

"The Thunder chose Lee with the first round pick? Are they crazy?"

It was rare to see Vivek lose his composure like this.

Although he is a Silicon Valley boss, Vivek is very fond of sports events, especially basketball. The reason why he became a minority shareholder of the Warriors is because of his love.

Therefore, he usually pays attention to the game.

In his opinion, although Li Pu has good talent, it is just potential. It is very risky to choose such an unfinished product with a second-round pick, let alone a first-round pick?
If it weren't for the request of his daughter An Jiali and the huge market behind Li Pu, Vivek would not even mention this matter to the Warriors' management.

Vivek, who woke up from the shock, said to An Jiali: "I'm sorry, daughter, I couldn't sign him! You rarely ask me for anything, but this time I finally asked, but I didn't do it!"

"Don't say that, Dad, you've done a good job!" An Jiali suppressed the disappointment in her heart, and instead comforted her.

"Don't comfort me, An Jiali..."

"I'm not trying to comfort you, Daddy, I'm serious! I thought he would lose, so I wanted to give him a chance, but I didn't expect him to be better than I thought, and he can grasp it better Doesn't it show that he is an excellent player? Why should I be disappointed?"

After hearing what An Jiali said, Vivek couldn't help asking: "I didn't expect you to be so considerate of him. How long have you known him? When will you bring him home as a guest?"

If Vivek didn't like Li Pu in the past, now that he has officially stepped into the NBA, he is no longer an unknown player, and Vivek is willing to take the time to meet him.

"I've known you for a long time, I only met once!" An Jiali quickly denied.

"I've only seen it once...why?" Vivek lost his composure again, and the degree of shock was far greater than the sum of the previous times.

"Because he...is handsome!" An Jiali gave an unexpected answer.

"what?"

During the nearly four-hour wait, the draft was drawing to a close.

At this time, the person who came to the stage to announce the draft list has become Adam Silver, and Stern has left after reading the first round of the show.

Vice President Xiao Hua will announce the second-round pick next, and that's it, until the 51st pick.

The moment Xiao Hua took the stage, Li Pu saw Lin Shuhao clenched his fists.

The reason why Lin Shuhao is so nervous is because the owner of this second-round pick is the Thunder, which is the only chance for Lin Shuhao to be selected.

"With the 2010st pick in the 51 draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder select Jeremy Lin from Harvard!"

"Yes, Lin Shuhao, you did it!" Upon hearing these words, Li Pu felt even happier than hearing that he was selected, and he hugged Lin Shuhao excitedly.

"I won, I was selected!" Lin Shuhao's state at the moment was no different from Li Pu just now, immersed in extreme surprise, unable to extricate himself.

Years of persistence, years of hard work, no one knows what he has experienced, how many doubts and criticisms he has received, but at this moment, he has given him the best reward!
Those sweat and tears did not flow in vain!

On the box, Hervey asked Presti: "So why did you choose him?"

"Didn't I say it? Because he is fast!"

"..."

"Of course, there is another point. Prince and Jeremy cooperate well. Perhaps the two of them together can make Prince improve quickly!"

"Just maybe?"

"Maybe that's enough!"

(End of this chapter)