Countercurrent and become a superstar

Chapter 44 2003 Draft!

June 2003, 6, New York, inside the Madison Square Garden Theater.

At this time, the 03 NBA draft was about to be held in the theater, which was packed with people and very lively.

A group of college students and high school students in suits and ties, with elaborate makeup, transformed into domineering CEOs and little fresh meat, are waiting eagerly in the small green room for the flop.

They may pose for the flashing camera, high-five, hug or say hello to familiar friends or rivals, or laugh in a daze, or even fall in love so deeply that they can hug and kiss their relatives and friends, making each of them a conspicuous person.

Also, if you are picked up by the team, you are worth a multi-millionaire, and you have worked hard for so long to get here, and anyone else will be easily moved.

Among the 20 rookies invited to the Little Green Room, the most eye-catching one is Melo Anthony because he sits closest to the front.

But soon, James dressed in white immediately stole the limelight, especially when he interacted with Anthony and asked Anthony what he was doing sitting so close to the front.
Anthony: It’s convenient for me to come out early.

James didn't say anything, but there was an inexplicable calm confidence on his face.

In addition to the peerless pair of James and Anthony, there are also Wade, Bosh, Kaman, Hinrich, TJ Ford...

Well, there is also Milicic.

Therefore, the basketball commentary experts are not blind or blind this time.

The talent level of this rookie class is very high. It is a proper draft year and can be compared with the golden generation of 96.

It can be called the 03 Platinum Generation.

Tan Yang sat in front of the TV as a spectator. His physical talent was still far behind the group of genius monsters on the TV. It was fair that he could not stand with them.

"Xu~~"

The boos came like a hail of bullets, but NBA president David Stern didn't care. He was booing because he loved him. If he couldn't even be booed, the league would become a joke.

At least, the current league can still affect the joy, anger, sorrow and joy of basketball fans.

For this reason, when Stern stepped onto the main stage, he did not forget to wave to the audience. He was greeted by waves of boos.

Stern responded with a smile, and even if it was a business need, he did it very professionally.

After a brief opening and speech, it was immediately announced, "The 2003 NBA Draft has officially begun!!"

"The 2003 NBA Draft, the first pick in the first round, the Cleveland Cavaliers had 5 minutes to consider..."

In the draft tactics room on the second floor, the general manager of the Cavaliers didn't even have to think about it. He immediately dialed the number of the draft staff who passed on the information and submitted the candidates that the Cavaliers had determined early.

The chosen one, choose Der!
On the stage, opening the blind box of envelopes in his hand, Stern glanced at it and said plainly, "In the 2003 NBA Draft, with the first pick in the first round, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected..."

"Forward from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, LeBron James."

In other words, if there is Joe, choose Joe, if there is no Joe, choose Shark, if there is no Joe, no Shark, Iguodala, this is the truth of the draft as Lu Xun said.

James is an enhanced version of Iguodala. If the Cavaliers choose according to Lu Xun's truth, they will eventually select James.

Therefore, if this choice were repeated 10,000 times, James would still be selected.

Why not Wade?
According to your truth, is Wade or Jordan who is 5cm shorter?

Although it is true, if the Cavaliers choose Wade, it will also be one of the most correct choices.

The question is whether Wade can afford the No. 1 pick.

But on the premise that the truth of the draft is correct, there is nothing wrong with considering the market and capital.

James is the son of Akron, and he grew up watching his hometown team and fans. Whenever the Cavaliers don't choose James, they are going against the local fans, which is a disaster for the team's box office.

The Cavaliers run the team just to make money. It is not a smart choice for the team management to deal with money.

Of course, James is also good enough... No, it should be that he is talented enough and emerges from the sky, which is the biggest reason for choosing him as the No. 1 pick.

When Tan Yang was reborn, James' deputy GOTA and "411" were mentioned repeatedly.

Let’s not mention the controversy surrounding the deputy GOTA, but “411” is a miracle that only James can do.

What is "411"?
The question is the statistical achievement of 40,000 points + 10,000 assists + 10,000 rebounds.

Just being able to score 1 points in his career, even if points are scored by one point ball, is already terrifying. He is also versatile and plays better as a team, contributing assists and rebounds.

What is this concept?
Taking James' career as an example, it means that you need to do it for twenty years, reaching the peak of your body and your performance.

Moreover, he also needs to play as many games as possible, such as taking the team to the finals stage.

Regardless of whether he can win the championship or not, he has already played every game he can.

Being able to achieve this level is simply not something that competitive sports can do. This is not just a competition, but an art.

Well, art has no borders.

In other words, James not only belongs to the Cavaliers, but also to the entire league. He can bring his talents to any team and win a championship.

James smiled and hugged the fat woman beside him, put on the Cavaliers cap, waved to everyone present, then passed Anthony, stepped onto the main stage with a smile, shook hands with President Stern, and chatted about a few cents. Heaven, then, hug each other, take photos, and step off the stage...

……

Immediately afterwards, the draft continued.

There is not much time left for the Memphis Grizzlies...no, the Detroit Pistons, and only 5 minutes...

In the tactical room on the second floor, the Pistons general manager was actually struggling a little internally. After all, the Nuggets proposed a trade using the third overall pick.

But he didn't waver.

Want to steal their inside cornerstone that can shoot three-pointers?

no way!

After reluctantly rejecting the Nuggets' trade request, he immediately submitted his choice.

Stern opened the letter, a little confused, but he was well-informed and read out very calmly, "The second overall pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected..."

"The 2 meter forward from the European League, Darko Milicic!!"

Not another sweetheart Anthony?

There was a tsunami of boos.

Anthony's face was about to spit fire, his fists were packed, and he started looking around.

Milicic, who was in the back seat behind him, pointed to himself with an incredulous look on his face, then looked around to make sure no one was standing up, and then he stood up happily.

Author: If you have Joe, choose Joe…

Reader: Wu Qiao chooses Shark!
Stop messing with your fallacies. If Anthony is not selected, does he have anything to do with Jordan and the Sharks?
All right!
In fact, if you open the ledger of the draft, you will find that big players are damn valuable than small players, and they are more likely to be favored by teams. For example, Tim Duncan in 97, Michael Olowokandi in 98, Elton Brand in 99, and then Kenyon Martin, Kwame Brown and Yao Ming.

You said 03 was an exception. LeBron James can't be considered a big man!

But don't forget, James is said to be an all-around player who can play 5 positions... no, he can play 6, and the head coach can also play.

As for Howard in 04, Bogut in 05, Bargnani in 06, Oden in 07, and...

Why not mention 08?
Well, I won’t mention it because the exceptions are all MVP-level superstars.

The Pistons play team basketball and don't need superstars. They have Prince at the small forward and don't need Anthony.

The center of the team, Ben Wallace, is 2 meters tall, including the height of an afro. From a competitive tactical perspective, Milicic needs to make up for the missing height of the Pistons.

Milicic's physical talent is very good, with a height of 213cm, a wingspan of 226cm, a maximum jump of 82cm, excellent running and jumping ability, and a three-point range. The template is Nowitzki, who is a superstar seed and a top choice.

Twenty years from now, there will be someone who can play like Jokic, and he will be a future star that Detroit cannot miss.

And considering the European market, Milicic can bring something that Anthony does not have.

As a city with heavy steel industry, the Pistons also want to stay alive.

As a player, Milicic is the final piece of the puzzle for the Pistons in their bid to win the championship.

It only takes two years of practice and Milicic realizes his talents, and the Pistons will be able to take off. This is what you can see.

There is nothing wrong with the draft theory, but I didn't expect that Larry Brown was so capable that he could operate behind the scenes and get Rasheed Wallace, the roaring star of North Carolina's first series.

Rasheed Wallace is the star of the Trail Blazers. It doesn't cost much. He has a ready-made veteran actor. Who wants to cultivate a young talent?

……

The draft continues. After hearing the Pistons' selection, the Nuggets management, who got the No. 3 pick, celebrated in advance.

They realize that history is about to repeat itself again.

In the 84 draft, the Rockets selected one of their own, Hakeem Olajuwon, who was studying at the University of Houston.

With the second pick, the Trail Blazers chose center Bowie, who is most suitable for the team. The reason is similar to the Pistons' draft strategy. They already have the glider Drexler in the team and need a center. Who would choose Jordan?
The Pistons have Prince, and they need a center. Who would choose Anthony?

5 minutes to think about it?

No, don't think about it.

Immediately afterwards, Stern announced, "In the 2003 draft, the Denver Nuggets selected..."

"Forward from Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony."

In front of the TV, Tan Yang shook his head after watching it.

No wonder the third overall pick is the easiest to win, and the number one pick and the second pick will definitely go to each other.

In many cases, there is no choice for the third overall pick. Basically, the most stable one is chosen.

The teams that get the No. 1 pick and the No. 2 pick have the opportunity to take risks and go to the extreme, and at the same time they are clearing mines.

The third option is all that's left, and it's difficult to get through the thunder.

Based on Anthony's performance in high school and the NCAA, it is very difficult to lose.

……

"In the 2003 NBA Draft, with the fourth pick in the first round, the Toronto Raptors selected..."

"Forward from Georgia Tech, Chris Bosh."

Choosing cornerstones and insiders is the most common operation.

Bosh has great physical talent. He is a 2-meter big man. He can attack with the ball and also has a good mid-range shot. The template is Garnett. The Raptors also celebrated their crazy choices last season. stand up.

It has to be said that so far, the Raptors' draft vision is unique in the absence of the Thunder in the future.

Entering the league in 95, he drafted Damon Stoudamire that year, Camby in 96, Tracy McGrady in 97, Carter in 98, the 99 draft pick was from the Pacers, and Maurice Peterson in 2000... …

In 03, as soon as he failed to perform well and got a high pick, he selected Bosh, the future Dragon King.

I have never had this eye for draft picks.

However, Raptors star Carter didn't want to recite a poem at this moment. He just wanted to scratch the wall, and then secretly scolded the management for being stupid.

Later, Kobe also did it.

Bosh is only an 18-year-old young player, and it will take at least three years to train him.

Three years and three years later, his peak period is gone. What is the point of spending the peak period of a top four shooting guard to accompany Bosh to grow?
Carter encountered the same bad things that Kobe would encounter in the future.

……

The talent show was followed by music and dancing.

Riley, the president and head coach of the Heat, who held the fifth pick, danced a dance that changed the league's landscape and took a small risk.

"In the 2003 draft, the Miami Heat selected..."

"Guard from Marquette, Dwyane Wade."

If Chris Bosh slides to the fifth pick, the Heat will most likely select Bosh over Wade.

But if it's Chris Kaman, it wouldn't be surprising to choose Wade.

The Heat play hard-core basketball, and Kaman, a white center, does not fit in with the Heat's basketball philosophy at all.

Wade is different. In terms of iron-bloodedness, he is the only one in existence.

After all, since entering the league, Wade has given everyone a leg up, asking you whether you are iron-blooded or not?

Choosing cornerstone players, and choosing point guard and center, there are really not many rookie players who can raise the Heat's ceiling.

Kaman is not suitable, Hinrich is naturally not suitable, and the 183 TJ Ford is also not suitable.

Therefore, you have to do a thorough job in arranging the mess, otherwise, there will be nothing left to choose from.

Wade has potential injuries, but his physical talent is enough that he can indeed bet on the blind box.

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(End of this chapter)