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Chapter 59
The NBA, the draft, and news from far away across the ocean have filled the desk of Luan Ping, editor-in-chief of the basketball department of "Sports Daily".

The appearance of another big Chinese man, and the continuation of the new chapter of the Great Wall of China, all these series of topics have been circling in his mind for a long time. In 08, apart from the upcoming Olympics, this may be the biggest news in the basketball world. Sun Dasheng, who participated in the 07 draft, will join the Lakers a year later, and this young man who appeared out of nowhere seems to have a tendency to get the second pick. .

The NCAA's continuous reports did not cause much repercussions in the country, after all, it is not the NBA.Little is known about the long history of the NCAA in China, but the NBA is different. The number of people who continue to pay attention to NBA games through TV broadcasts every year has grown exponentially.

The role of YAO is still irreplaceable, but after all, he is gradually approaching the threshold of 30 years old, and the first season of Space YI did not have a perfect process. Most of the time is still wasting time on the bench.

Everyone needs a new point of excitement to stimulate everyone's nerves, and this boy who is under 19 years old appears in front of people as if he fell from the sky.

"Publish the whole page, live broadcast, and put Fan Ling's follow-up interview on the first page!" Luan Ping's sense of news made him find a lot of commercial value from it.

You know, before Lin Yi appeared, even Joe Alexander, a child who had lived in China for several years, was the subject of extensive reports. After all, there were too few Chinese people in the highest hall in the basketball world.

This boy may be the Chinese who is most likely to enter the top three in the draft after YAO. Although he is currently holding an American passport, blood relationship is often an undeniable fact.

Not only domestic media people are paying attention, but American domestic basketball media is also concentrating their elites to report this year's draft. The 08 draft list has been judged by many experts, and this will be another big year for the draft.

Derek Rose, OJ Mayo, Beasley, Westbrook, DJ Augustin, Blake Griffin, oh, I almost forgot, and the oriental boy Lin Yi who appeared like a dark horse.

This is a draft lineup predicted by many experts to be no worse than the 03 draft, and the increase in inside players this time also gives more expectations to teams that urgently need to strengthen their inside strength.

Bulls, Heat, Timberwolves, Thunder, Memphis, all teams waiting to rebuild are brewing to find their favorite players.

The Celtics, who have already won the playoff championship, have stimulated all potential opponents, but their winning model is not suitable for all teams. After all, few people can dig two superstars to join at the same time, especially if they are both In his prime of life.

More team managers are still used to looking for talents suitable for their teams in rookies and trades. Even a lunatic like Cuban is unwilling to pay the luxury tax.Of course, if you're that James Dolan in New York, it's a different story, no one can compare to the guy who doesn't take money for money.

The managers of each team are sharpening their eyes to select from many rookies, and rumors of various transactions are also circulating in the market. Every summer is always the busiest day for these managers.

However, the most discussed in the market now is about the No. [-] pick, No. [-] pick, and No. [-] candidates. The transfer of the Heat's Pat Riley's goal has brought great uncertainty to this draft.

I don’t know if he will really choose the oriental boy who has only played a few NCAA games as rumored, or choose their long-awaited scoring machine Beasley. There is also news that they will choose oj May Ao and Wade formed a double gun in the backcourt, and such news filled the newspapers and the Internet, making everyone in the center of the draft dizzy.

Riley really enjoys the feeling of being watched. A veteran who has been in the league for many years knows how to use all resources to enhance the value of the team in the eyes of the media.He will never disclose his true thoughts to the media, unless it is necessary, the media is just a tool for him, a relationship of mutual use.

But he is indeed wandering. The pick of this draft is related to Wade's contract renewal in the future. If Wade can't provide the help he needs most, who can guarantee that the Flash will not leave Miami.You must know that this is not the league of more than ten years ago. Guys like Stockton who are on the same team are becoming rarer and rarer. The current league pays attention to the greater good rather than loyalty.

Whether Dwyane can get the helper he wants is an important condition for him to stay or not. After all, the Cavaliers are building a team around the little emperor. Why can't the Flash, who thinks he is no worse than the little emperor, have this privilege?
All the stakes were circling in Pat Riley's mind. His fingers kept tapping on the table in front of him. There were two pieces of paper in front of him, and the two names written on them were always reflected in his eyes.

Michael Beasley, Lin Yi, Riley is still considering whether to choose a potential player or a stable scorer.

After a long time, Pat Riley seemed to have made up his mind, picked up a piece of paper and put it directly into the envelope, sealed it tightly, and slapped it heavily on the table.

June 6, Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City.

The draft was held grandly like a gorgeous banquet. Lin Yi, who was dressed in a neat suit, was still a little uncomfortable with this scene, but the presence of Roger and Old Chuck by his side also allowed him to calm down his slightly uneasy heart.

This is a door for him to enter the NBA. As for what is behind the door, no one knows.

Now his fate is completely in the hands of David Stein, the taste of an uncertain future is really tormenting a person's heart.

David Stein, the head of the league, is very good at showing his old-fashioned methods on this important day. All the arrangements are mobilizing the tastes of the media and the audience in front of the TV.

A veteran in business operations will never let go of any opportunity to expand his popularity, although he can already cover the sky in the league.

Inspiring speeches, gorgeous stage shows, when all these were dispersed, the list held by David Stein attracted everyone's attention.

David Stein's deliberately slowed-down speech plucked at everyone's heartstrings, and Lin Yi also began to feel a little nervous.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now I will announce the final ranking of the draft."

"The Chicago Bulls selected Derrick Rose from the University of Memphis! Let's congratulate him."

David Stein shakes hands with Rose, who is wearing a red baseball cap, and congratulates the new top pick.

"The next one is the Miami Heat's selection, he is... Lin Yi from the University of Oregon, a kid from the old country, congratulations!"

David Stein's deliberately elongated tone almost made Lin Yi's heart hang, but the subsequent name made Old Chuck smile with satisfaction, Pat Riley finally chose the future instead of the present.

The subsequent ceremony has been completely excluded from Lin Yi's mind, he only remembers Riley and David Stein congratulating him, everything is so beautiful, NBA here I come!
A perfect start, Riley bet on the potential of Lin Yi, David Stein is also happy to see another business opportunity from the East, everyone seems very happy at this moment, a good night.

Lin Yi's journey to the NBA has officially set sail.

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