Standing pretty old

Chapter 38 The Deepening Routine

In addition to the scouts of each team, there were also several general managers of the teams standing on the sidelines.

Three of them stand out the most: Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard, Supersonics general manager Sam Presti, and Atlanta Hawks general manager Billy Knight.

Kevin Pritchard took over as the general manager of the Trail Blazers in 2006. In the first year, he got Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge through the draft and trade. Portland The prison collapsed in an instant, and if he can use the No. [-] pick to select an outstanding player this year, perhaps the embryonic dynasty will be established in his hands.

Sam Presti is a standard "Spurs system". He has studied and operated in the Spurs for many years. This is his first year as the general manager. He must choose a player who can become the cornerstone of the team.

Billy Knight has been in the Atlanta Hawks for many years. His selection vision has always been criticized, because he always likes to recruit a group of swingmen between 6 feet 8 inches and 6 feet 9 inches in height.Well, according to the narration of great netizens, the Atlanta Hawks can basically be renamed the Swingers now.

Of the three, it was the youngest, Sam Presti, who struck up the conversation first.The junior jokingly said to Pritchard next to him: "Kevin, I think the person you want to choose must not be a member of the Celestial Dynasty on the court!"

Kevin Pritchard was noncommittal, and said after a while: "Actually, the Celestial Man is a good choice, I am very interested in him!"

Sam Presti laughed exaggeratedly, then lowered his voice and pretended to be mysterious: "Great, in fact, our draft target is Kevin Durant, as long as you don't choose him!"

Kevin Pritchard gave the other side a sideways look, and said, "The Blazers are also very interested in Durant, a once-in-30-year talent."

With a straight face, Sam said coldly: "Well, that's fine, Oden can become the cornerstone of the team just like Kraft Nguyen!"

Billy Knight coughed, but still didn't speak.

The bad guy Sam Presti obviously didn't intend to let him go, so he turned his head and said to him: "So what about you, Mr. Knight? It should be either Kraft Nguyen or Durant? After all, Oden's height is not that high. It is in line with your draft vision all the time!"

Billy Knight said indifferently: "As long as you two choose the rest, I like it, so you can do whatever you want!"

After speaking, he left without looking back.

Sam Presti immediately turned his head and said to Kevin Pritchard beside him: "I'm sure, he must want the Celestial Man, his eyes have already betrayed him!"

Kevin Pritchard ignored this little villain who was fanning the flames this time, and turned and left the venue directly.

The assistants who also belonged to the Trail Blazers immediately rushed over, submitted all the information they had collected to the general manager, and asked, "Is what the general manager of the Supersonics said credible? They really want Durant so much? "

Kevin Pritchard said with a sneer: "He's the guy who ran out of the Spurs. You can't even believe a single letter or punctuation mark from what he said!"

The assistant asked again: "Then should we choose the Chinese, Durant or Oden?"

Kevin Pritchard said: "We still have to talk to them in detail to know that these three people are actually great geniuses. I personally think that it must be their competitive spirit that can determine their upper limit!"

Kevin Pritchard will soon regret not studying Chinese well, because he doesn't understand a Chinese saying - heart is higher than the sky, life is thinner than paper.

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A busy day at the rookie camp finally came to an end. The rookies gathered together in twos and threes to discuss the gains and losses of the day, as well as the arrangements for the night's activities.Well, the latter is far more attractive than the former.

Many of them are destined to become NBA players, which means they are about to become millionaires.Young people, and money, what does this mean?As long as the guys with normal hormone secretion know that this is the call of youth!
There are a few guys with brains that have a lot of sperm, and they can't wait to put a label on their heads that they are smart, good, and rich.Of course, they are also the favorites of stamp collectors and flesh and blood. This kind of thing is never something that can be slapped.

Ruan Erniu originally planned to go back to the hotel to rest alone, but his teammates Afflalo and Sun Yue were obviously very interested in the night in Orlando, so they dragged Ruan Erniu who had no interest out of the house!
The night view of Disneyland is also very beautiful, and there is a firework show at night in the Magic Kingdom area.By the way, the beer here is cheaper than what the hotel sells.However, the three of Ruan Erniu didn't buy it. They were still in the rookie training camp, so they didn't dare to indulge too much.

Walking around, Afflalo didn't know where to go, and soon, Sun Yue didn't know where to go.Ruan Erniu hurriedly called them, but nothing happened to the two of them, it was just that the chick was chatting.

And if you look around, you can see that they are exchanging mobile phone numbers. Ruan Er Niuxin said that this is their personal freedom.I am also embarrassed to go forward and disturb them.

At this moment, a Mexican hot girl came over and said to Ruan Erniu, "Hi! Are you this year's MOP, Ruan Erniu?"

This is the first time Erniu heard someone greet him with her Chinese name. Although it is not standard, it is obvious that this girl is a senior fan!

"Yes, I am. I didn't expect that there are people in the United States who can accurately report my Chinese name. So, for the sake of fairness, can I know your name?" Ruan Erniu asked with a smile.

The hot girl smiled sweetly, pulled Ruan Erniu closer, and whispered in his ear: "You can call me Lisa, a big star! Then we know each other, right? May I take the liberty of asking you for a mobile phone number? "

Ok?what's the situation?Why do you need a mobile phone number when you come up? There won't be a group of female liars here who specifically target NBA rookies, right?
Ruan Erniu hesitated for a moment, and said: "I'm sorry, I never give out my mobile phone number easily, Lisa, you know that I am a professional player, if my mobile phone number is leaked, it will bring me a lot of unnecessary trouble !"

Lisa said coquettishly aggrieved: "Oh, that's such a pity! I was still thinking, should I make an appointment and have a drink together?"

Such words, no matter what country they are in, can already be regarded as a relatively obvious hint of dating!
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But Ruan Erniu, who just fell in love, still rejected Lisa. Erniu felt that he should remain loyal to Jennifer.

I thought that Lisa would leave in anger, but the reality was a bit beyond Ruan Erniu's expectation.On the contrary, the Mexican girl named Lisa put away her charming smile and said in a calm tone: "Mr. Ruan, you still have many temptations in the future, this is just the first step!"

After speaking, she turned and left.

How did it change from burning like fire to the glory of Our Lady?Ruan Erniu was a little confused.

(End of this chapter)