So I am the god of basketball?

Chapter 64
  Early the next morning, the news that the "Lakers daughter" spent the night with "super newcomer" Meng Lang appeared on the news headlines. Hardaway also made a special call: "It seems that the first stop of your career has been decided? Meng, Los Angeles does have a huge appeal!"

Meng Lang's answer was brief:
  "Fuck off!"

Then Arne Talon called: "I originally wanted to say that you can watch this year's finals, but there should be no time now. The management of the 76ers just called me and wanted to You are invited to participate in a trial training."

"Now?"

Meng Lang glanced at the date on his phone. It was June 6th. The finals were almost over. Was it a little too abrupt to invite him to a trial training now?
  Shouldn't it be the final stage of decision-making at this time?

"Because they don't want to become the pioneers of 84..."

Tai Lun told Meng Lang the details.

The cause of this incident was that Old K said in an interview: "Meng Lang's ability is limited by my tactics. If I build tactics specifically around him, his data performance will be even better! Some players cannot just look at his body. Quality will determine his future prospects, Larry Bird is a good example..."

I have to say that Old K is really generous. In order to improve his prospects, he actually pulled Larry Bird out as an example.

When Meng Lang saw this report, he suddenly understood what it means to be "one pink and ten black!"

His remarks didn't stop there. When a reporter asked: "But some teams need more inside players."

Old K said without hesitation: "Then let Meng Lang play inside!"

When these words came out, the commotion became even greater!

Because when "84 Dream Team head coach" Bobby Knight persuaded general manager Inman to choose Jordan, he also said the same thing...

Many media believe that Lao K is shameless in order to drive up the price of "Meng".

Even if Meng Lang's performance so far is indeed amazing, he also kicked Jordan's ass hard. But his shortcomings are obvious. Forcing him to be placed at the same level as Jordan back then is not a naked "impertinence"?

You know, although the Trail Blazers did not select Jordan that year, Jordan eventually entered the league with the third overall pick in the first round.

That was still the "golden generation". Meng Lang had no such draft prospects in the 93 draft.

However, as the newly promoted NCAA "three consecutive championship" head coach, Old K has a good reputation. In order to avoid becoming a joke, the management of the Philadelphia 76ers finally sent Meng Lang a trial invitation.

"Man, my hunch is getting stronger and stronger. Your final draft pick will be much better than we originally predicted!"

Tai Lun and Meng Lang's initial goal was to be around 8th or 9th in the first round.

But now, the teams holding the "No. [-] pick" and "No. [-] pick" have sent them trial training invitations. Teams with lower picks will inevitably conduct some pick trades in order to get him.

If you're lucky, Meng Lang is very likely to be in the top 5!

"Okay, man, now you can really relax your tense nerves!"

After the trial in Philadelphia, they knew from the final attitude of the Philadelphia management that Philadelphia would not choose them. But this is not a big deal. They never thought that the Philadelphia 76ers would gamble with the second pick of the first round on a Chinese who does not have top physical talent and can only shoot.

On June 6, Meng Lang watched the sixth game of the finals at the hotel arranged for him by Tai Lun.

The Bulls defeated the Suns 99-98 and won Game 4 of the series. They defeated the Suns 4-2 and officially won the championship trophy this season.

乔丹在这场赢得很惊险的比赛中，全场26投13中，以50%的命中率拿下了33分8篮板7助攻1抢断的夸张数据。

When the final whistle sounded, there was no excitement on his face, but he became more and more calm.

You can really pretend to beep!
  Charles Barkley cursed unwillingly. He scored 21 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. It was not much worse than Jordan's data, but his efficiency was too poor, with only 38.6% shooting rate.

As long as he scores one more goal in this game, the victory can be rewritten.

The opportunity was right in front of him, but he failed to grasp it. Barkley's expression gradually turned into frustration.

This season he won the regular season MVP and led the team to the finals for the first time in his career. Facing Michael Jordan, he thought of his wish from last year's "Dream Team":
  Let Jordan never dare to mention the word "championship" again.

The result can be...

Even though he tried his best, he ultimately failed to force Jordan into Game 7 of the Finals.

The number of times Jordan did not play a "tiebreak" in the finals also came to three times.

The worst part is that when Jordan talks about the "championship" in the future, Barkley will not dare to reply, because this guy won his third championship with him.

In the next few days, Jordan and the Bulls continued to dominate the headlines of major media.

This is not only the third championship in Jordan's career, but also the first "three consecutive championships" in the NBA since the Celtics won eight consecutive championships.

What "Magic" and "Big Bird" failed to do, Michael Jordan did it.

The media put him in the discussion of "the best in history."

If someone were to come later, he would definitely retweet and directly claim this title. Jordan's reaction was unexpected. He said that we didn't play in the same era, so we couldn't have a fair evaluation.

"I wouldn't call myself a 'goat' anyway!"

When Meng Lang saw this interview with Jordan, he once wondered if the team behind him had instructed him to say this.

Otherwise, the EQ and IQ of "Wizard Pill" would have declined too quickly, right?
  However, regardless of whether this answer is Jordan's true thoughts, after he said these words, the entire league, both seniors and juniors, very much recognized his historical status.

It is not an easy thing to know how to face yourself when you are in the limelight.

No success is without reason...

It wasn't until the end of the Bulls' "Championship Parade" that the main body of media news returned to the 93 draft.

This time, it’s more concentrated exposure!
  On June 6, the last five days before the start of the draft, all kinds of rumors were flying in the sky, even reaching crazy levels.

Shaquille O'Neal's attitude once again put the "No. [-]" pick in doubt.

If the Orlando Magic really chooses Hardaway instead of Chris Webber, then the choices of these teams will change; and if the Orlando Magic chooses Chris Webber and then trades him, then this At night, something big is bound to happen!
  Anyway...

On June 6th, a big show is waiting to be staged!

Finally, amidst much anticipation, the 93 draft came as scheduled.

Accompanied by Tai Lun, Meng Lang came to Madison Garden Square, an ancient city without much "ancient glory" but still shamefully called the "Basketball Holy Land" by New York fans. Reporters were waiting for interviews in the square outside the arena early.

When they saw him appear, everyone rushed over.

There was even a reporter who was interviewing a certain rookie and just held him in place.

Meng Lang saw the rookie's appearance clearly:
  George Lynch!

Hey, let this guy be the "background board" again!
  He is also miserable. In ESPN's previous draft prediction list, he has fallen behind the 25th pick in the first round.

From the "Lottery favorite" in the first round to the last one in the first round, George Lynch's draft prospect made Meng Lang lose his life in 4 games.

The key point was that when he saw Meng Lang coming, he immediately fled into the draft venue in despair, not daring to have eye contact with Meng Lang at all. Not only were his draft prospects gone, but his fighting spirit was also destroyed by Meng Lang.

What a miserable man!

"There is news that the Lakers are seeking trades. They hope to get a higher draft pick. Do you think this has something to do with you? Are you looking forward to wearing a Lakers jersey?"

The question sounded serious, but the reporter who asked the question looked very serious.

Recently, when Jenny Buss was interviewed by a gossip magazine, she mentioned Meng Lang again and expressed that she also wanted to have dinner with him.

It was a pity that Meng Lang did not respond to such a naked signal of love.

But now it seems that this has become another topic of concern for him.

Meng Lang listened patiently to his question and winked at Tai Lun. Tai Lun understood and cleared the way, leading the silent Meng Lang directly into the draft venue.

He gives answers with actions. Please pay attention to giegie's works and don't pay too much attention to his private life.

The galaxy is full of stars, coming for "dreams". Well, the major draft is just around the corner and he no longer needs this kind of scandal to keep him popular.

This was also the reason why he chose to go to the appointment at that time.

As the "favorite in the lottery area", Meng Lang's seat was in the "little green room". ——There are a total of one to two hundred participants in the NBA draft every year, but less than 20 people can sit in the "little green room."

It’s a status symbol for a highly drafted prospect.

But if you are not selected in the "lottery area", sitting here will be like sitting on pins and needles, like a thorn in your back, and a lump in your throat.

So there are also those unconfident rookies who refuse to enter the "little green room", but of course this is rare. If there is no self-confidence, then the teams that originally wanted to choose him will hesitate.

When Meng Lang arrived, many people were already sitting in the "Little Green Room".

Most of the rookies are bringing their families, as few as three or four, as many as a dozen or so, and the whole family is sitting there.

"When one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven" can be fully explained here.

It is for this reason that many players who have earned hundreds of millions in their careers have become paupers again as soon as their careers are over. The "timbers" who once surrounded them dispersed as if they had never appeared.

Meng Lang, who showed up here with only his manager, looked like an "extraterrestrial".

Many people had surprised expressions, and they probably all wanted to ask the same question:
  Does this guy have no family?
  Hardaway and Chris Webber came over to say hello immediately, and everyone else nodded friendly to Meng Lang.

Most of these "Little Green Room" members were impressed by Meng Lang's performance in the NCAA or "Dream Team" training camp.

The whole scene is very harmonious.

Meng Lang finally sat next to Bob Hurley.

Hurley told him: "I have asked my agent to clearly reject the Kings!"

Meng Lang patted him on the shoulder and was very pleased: "Well done, buddy, go to hell with these management who don't understand what trust means!"

Half an hour later, the lights went out, bright lights lit up the stage, and huge boos erupted from the audience.

Meng Lang knows...

That man appears!
  "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the draft..." David Stern was obviously familiar with this atmosphere. He responded to the boos from the audience with a warm smile, and then began his year after year. Prologue.

The audience became quiet after his opening remarks.

Not only the fans but also the rookies gathered, the eyes of the entire NBA circle were also focused on this moment.

The 93 draft...

The list of 54 rookies who "jumped over the dragon gate" will be announced one by one in the next period of time.

After about five minutes of waiting, the first envelope was delivered to the stage. The moment David Stern opened the envelope, the camera kept switching back and forth between Chris Webber and Anfernee Hardaway.

Both of them were nervous.

Chris Webber has been the "favorite" for the No. [-] pick for a whole year. If his last shot misses, it will be an embarrassing thing for him.

He didn't want this to happen.

At this time, he obviously ignored a question:
  Even if he becomes the "number one pick", will it be more embarrassing if he is traded away?
  When his hands had nowhere to rest, David Stern read out the final result:

"With the first pick in the first round of 1993, the Orlando Magic selected... Chris Webber, from the University of Michigan!"

When Chris Webber's name was read out, all the cameras were focused on Webber at this time.

The "future king" quickly smiled and walked onto the stage to take a photo with David Stern amid congratulations from his family.

Hardaway pursed his lips unwillingly, but he could only curse secretly:
  This talent show is full of discrimination!

He believes that if he is the same height as Chris Webber, then this "number one pick" will definitely be his!

Backstage in the Philadelphia 76ers room, after a final hesitation, the 76ers general manager wrote the name they wanted to choose on a card:
  Sean Bradley!

Reasons for hesitation:
  This situation is very similar to that of 84.

Behind the talented "number one insider" is a talented defender and an inside player who also looks full of talent.

He is 2 meters tall and has played in the NCAA and professional leagues...

The general manager of the 76ers really can't find a reason not to choose this insider.

and so……

Go to hell Hardaway, go to hell Meng Lang!

"With the second pick in the first round of 1993, the Philadelphia 76ers selected...Sean Bradley, from France!"

David Stern announced the No. [-] pick, and at the same time Anfernee Hardaway's agent walked up to him and asked him to get ready to play.

Sure enough, David Stern immediately announced the Warriors' selection with the third overall pick in the first round, and there were no surprises:
  Anfernee Hardaway!
  At this time, Tai Lun suddenly took out his cell phone, took a look at it, and said to Meng Lang:
  "The plan has changed, we have to play next! But... don't rush to thank the Timberwolves first, the situation is a bit complicated..."

Before he could finish speaking, a real-time transaction was suddenly broadcast on the big screen:
  "The Warriors sent Anfernee Hardaway and three first-round picks to acquire Chris Webber from the Magic!"

What has come has come. Since the Philadelphia 1986ers sent Brad Doherty to the Cavaliers in 76, the "No. [-] pick" was traded on the night of the draft. It has happened again.

This time it happened to the amazingly talented Chris Webber!

Who said that the Magic management team should never be a "dog licker"?

In fact, when Shaquille O'Neal came to the Magic in the early days, the management basically responded to his requests. Of course, this is also related to the fact that the current person in charge is Pat Williams. When the Magic boss takes over, Shaquille O'Neal's good days will come to an end.

But the Warriors really dare to give it!
  One Anfernee Hardaway was not enough, but three first-round picks were added.

This is simply...

"Yeah, are they crazy?!"

Backstage, a roar came from the Magic room. Pat Williams, who had just made a huge profit with a Chris Webber, had no joy at all on his face, but was filled with anger.

The news we received three minutes ago was that the Rockets sent Vernon Maxwell, Otis Thorpe and next year's first-round pick in order to trade the Timberwolves' fourth pick in the first round.

The Lakers were even more ruthless. Jerry West traded the team's core player this season, Thaler Slater, and the No. 12 pick in the first round for the Timberwolves' No. [-] pick. ——This news is actually wrong. Jerry West’s original words are:
  You can choose any player from the Lakers' current lineup!
  After training with Meng Lang, Jerry West had a conversation with Magic Johnson.

"How determined I am to choose Meng Lang depends on what he did in the training camp!"

Jerry West's brother died in the Korean War. Even if he does not hate the Chinese, he cannot appreciate the Chinese. He had the urge to choose Meng Lang, which was a qualified judgment made by a qualified manager.

But for Meng Lang Stud, he still needs a reason.

And after listening to what Johnson said, this reason is there!

He wanted Meng Lang to wear a Lakers jersey.

They are so crazy, tell me, how can Pat Williams remain calm?

The two teams were so crazy about getting Meng Lang, but it made Pat Williams strengthen his determination: "Tell that greedy guy from the Timberwolves, I will give him two plans, one is Scott Skye Else plus a first-round pick, and another plan is two first-round picks plus a second-round pick!"

It’s all over, right?
  Then I can’t pass it!

At this time, David Stern on the stage also showed an even brighter smile: "With the fourth pick in the first round of 1993, the Minnesota Timberwolves chose... Meng Lang, from Duke!"

　The last two updates before release.

　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)