When pride still matters

Chapter 328 The person who changes destiny

In the days after the finals, there were only two things in Yu Fei's life.

One thing is "settlement".

Averaging a triple-double per game in the regular season, averaging a triple-double per game in the playoffs, MVP, FMVP, and season winning rate as high as 84%.

"Sports Illustrated" used a very high-profile long article to praise Fei to a height above Jordan. They wrote: "Michael Jordan has never had such a successful season. The 24-year-old Frye is running towards the future. He's going to be a candidate for the best player of all time."

This is the first time that Yu Fei has the momentum to challenge Jordan's status.

Of course, if you look closely, he is currently only half of Jordan in terms of those decisive major honors.

The greatest thing about Jordan is his two consecutive championships, which makes it twice as difficult for latecomers to surpass him. Even if someone wins six loose crowns, it will probably be difficult to surpass him.

If you want to completely throw Jordan away in this area, you must win seven or more championships.

Of course, the smoothest path to surpassing Jordan should be this: Complete three consecutive championships, then complete four consecutive championships (in the same decade), be elected MVP 6 times, be elected FMVP 7 times, and be elected AMVP 4 times. 15-time All-Star, 12-time All-NBA, 10-time All-Defensive, 2-time Defensive Player of the Year, 11-time scoring champion, 4-time steal champion, 3-time Slam Dunk Contest champion, and three-time Olympic Games champion.

Whoever can do this can surpass Jordan in all aspects on the court. Even the toughest Qiao Mi will be speechless. In the end, she will be reduced to being unable to compete with the ball and can only compete with some mysterious "influence" , "cultural phenomena" and other things that cannot be embodied.

Yu Fei thought, making violent remarks? Isn't it very simple? Participate in a program and talk about the feeling of winning this year's championship. He can definitely say: "The moment I won the championship, I felt like I became the best player in history."

He believes that as soon as this statement comes out, a large number of iron-blooded Qiao Mi will jump out and accuse him: The best in history is not just words, but to let everyone recognize you!

In the end, Yu Fei didn't do this.

This year, the Bucks' management really has no reason to refuse Yu Fei's participation in the draft.

Originally, they had taken back the initiative last year, but due to the short-term contract, the relationship between Yu Fei and the team had cracks. Kevin Martin's shitty rookie season made people question Fei's vision.

Veterans like O'Neal and Garnett have their reasons not to go.

You love your country, I spend my vacation, and everyone has a bright future.

However, unlike Yu Fei, Dwyane Wade, who also played in the finals, went to Las Vegas to participate in the national team training after the finals.

Since Yu Fei's performance on the court is impeccable, he is looking for some things off the court to surpass him.

After using his groin injury to postpone announcing his decision on whether to join the national team, Yu Fei began to actively participate in the team's draft work.

The American Basketball Association was determined to wash away the shame of the 2002 World Championships and the 2004 Olympics. To this end, they hired Duke's Coach K as the team coach and included the country's elites in the training roster.

Wade showed it with his actions: "It is my highest honor to represent the Dream Team."

Otherwise, doing this will not only make your fans become more extreme, but also attract a large wave of black fans and negative public opinion to yourself who is in a favorable situation.

Not just James and Wade, almost all young players participating in the US team like to use Yu Fei to show their patriotism.

Yu Fei didn't care at all.

After the finals, Yu Fei’s camp announced that Frye would postpone the announcement of his decision due to a recurring groin injury.

This fully illustrates one thing. Wade has realized something that James' camp has already known.

In order to increase this wave of traffic, Reebok even hoped that Yu Fei would make some violent comments.

And he now has another thing to deal with: a call-up to the national team.

And like Yu Fei, the first active player who just won his third championship with unparalleled dominance, is considered to have the responsibility and obligation to lead the Dream Team to complete redemption.

However, Martin rebounded quickly in his second season, growing from a piece of shit that could be kicked out at any time to an All-Star, thereby restoring Yu Fei's reputation in the draft.

As for Yu Fei, he is now only qualified to rival Jordan. Due to the strong proximate effect and the fanatical supporters of the "Sports Evolution Theory", many people will think that he has surpassed Jordan. But when this enthusiasm cools down, Everyone has returned to rationality.

This year's lottery draw is basically the same as Yu Fei's previous life.

The only difference is that the Seattle SuperSonics, who entered the rebuild early, once again won the fifth pick in the first round. Why say goodbye? Because in recent years, their lottery picks have basically fluctuated at this position.

But in such a generally considered weak draft year, the fifth overall pick is actually no longer recognized as a good player, which makes them consider some secondary reasons.

For example, since Fei, another son of Seattle has become a lottery candidate, and that is Brandon Roy of the University of Washington.

Roy originally wanted to participate in the NBA draft last year, but Yu Fei told him that he might get a better pick if he participated in the draft again a year later.

Yu Fei didn't lie to him.

A player who was only a late first-round prospect in a big draft year could rise to the mid-first round or even the lottery in a small draft year. Roy not only maintained his reputation in his fourth college season, but also made scouts Saw his progress.

This makes him the Danny Granger of this year in one fell swoop - a skilled and super instant player, the safest choice in the lottery. Roy, who is basically locked in the lottery, doesn't need Yu Fei to worry about.

What Yu Fei has to do now is to use his own advantages to maximize the team's draft picks this year to replenish young blood.

Since the Bucks have the best record in the league, their picks are the last in the first round and the second round respectively.

For these two picks, you can only choose Paul Millsap if you go down, and if you trade up, you can get Kyle Lowry and Rajon Rondo.

So, it's really a matter of choice.

Which position do the Bucks need reinforcements?

Millsap's option was rejected by Yu Fei. From the perspective of the team's personnel structure, Lowry is the most suitable.

Rondo's words are not only the reason for higher draft prospects. As a time traveler, Yu Fei knows that this person has a bad personality and is a commander who needs the ball very much. This will not only bring uncertainty to the team, but also It would conflict with his playing style.

Therefore, Yu Fei's advice to the team is to choose Lowry, and if the pick is not enough, trade up.

This is a minor annoyance for the Bucks.

They have enough assets to trade, but not every asset can be sold.

Therefore, in order to exchange for a draft pick that is enough to select Lowry, you need to be careful.

The hallmark of a small draft year is that draft picks are not worth much, especially late first- and second-round picks that are far from the lottery.

When Lowry entered the draft, his market price was not high, and he was probably only a second-round prospect. However, he shined in the training camp held by UCLA University, and his draft pick rose to the end of the first round.

Yu Fei only gave this piece of advice and stopped worrying about the draft.

A few days later, Yu Fei flew to Seattle, and with him was his agent Arne Traim.

Like Yu Fei, Roy chose Treme as his agent.

It's hard to say that there is no Yu Fei factor in this.

This year Roy has become a draft succubus and is extremely popular. Many agents come here to attract him, including Trem. Roy knew that he was Yu Fei's agent, so he called Yu Fei to ask what he thought of this person.

Yu Fei's answer was: "If you don't like to make trouble off the court like me, Arn is a good choice."

Roy finally chose Trime, while Yu Fei returned to his hometown to rest and will accompany Roy to the draft in a few days.

Trime also has many high-quality rookie clients this year. Among them, Roy's uncertainty is the greatest.

The 2006 draft is like other small years. In terms of the potential of the top rookies, it may not be worse than other draft years, but below the top rookies, it is a bit too bad.

This makes Roy's maturity and combat effectiveness become a fragrant steamed bun.

There are many teams in the lottery area that are interested in Roy. Even the Bobcats, who hold the No. 3 pick, are hesitant to take a big gamble on Roy.

"Maybe you can get the No. 4 pick from Atlanta in exchange for Kevin Martin."

During the trip, Trem said to Fei: "This way, you and Brandon can play on the same team."

Roy is a rare large combo guard, but in terms of compatibility with Yu Fei, he still can't compare to Martin.

"Where is Brandon most likely to go?" Yu Fei simply ignored Trim's words.

"Atlanta has already given Tyrus Thomas a draft commitment, so he's the most likely candidate to be drafted by Seattle," Traim said.

"Oh?"

Yu Fei never expected that Roy would be lucky enough to be selected by his hometown team. Why wasn't he so lucky?

"He must be happy, right?"

"Of course." Traim said casually, "Besides, the addition of a local player like Brandon can significantly boost the market. Maybe he can change the fate of the Sonics."

PS: I overslept, sorry, the next chapter will be at 4pm.

(End of this chapter)