Guard With a Knife

On the day Westbrook and Doug head to Orlando, the NBA draft lottery is held in New York. As a result, a super upset broke out, and the Chicago Bulls actually won the No. 1 pick with a probability of 1.7%. This frustrates the Miami Heat, who have a 24 percent chance after a poor season, even though Pat Riley finally took the No. 2 pick himself. But this makes them passive in their choices.

"Now it's the people of Chicago who are having a headache."

When Pat Riley was interviewed, he still had a relaxed expression: "OJ Mayo or Derrick Rose, or even Michael Beasley, are great choices for Miami."

"2008 is not a big year for the draft, and only these three really have stars."

Pat Riley faces the camera and smiles.

This year is recognized as a small draft year. Blake Griffin from the University of Oklahoma, the three outstanding players from the University of North Carolina, and Stephen Curry from Davidson College have not declared their participation in the draft.

Except for OJ Mayo, Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley who have star appearances, the only one who can challenge them is Russell Westbrook.

"Then what kind of player do you think Snoopy is?"

A Chinese reporter asked.

The reporter from a well-known Chinese basketball magazine asked almost every general manager or star player of every team present.

The answers obtained are almost identical: Snoopy is a rookie with great potential, and he can have a bright future in the NBA.

Since the opening of international players to join, the top executives of NBA teams have been familiar with this kind of problem. They know how to please journalists from various countries and the fans behind them. They seldom lie unless they are in a bad mood that day.

"Uh, Snoopy?" Pat Riley raised his eyebrows, and then said, "I think he's going to lose. With his height, he can't survive in the NBA restricted area. And with his moving speed and technical ability, he can't." Find a role on the perimeter that you can play."

After saying this, Pat Riley left quickly.

This made the Chinese journalists stunned: Why not play the cards according to the routine? Is that why he doesn't like Doug that much? Not even willing to say the most basic diplomatic rhetoric?

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"The Seattle SuperSonics got the No. 4 pick, which is a good pick."

Russell Westbrook beamed and told Doug beside him on the way to the Amway Center, home of the Magic.

"Congratulations." Duger told Westbrook with a smile: "The SuperSonics are a good team. Since they sent away Ray Allen last year and did not renew Rashad Lewis, they are now entering reconstruction. You As soon as you get into the team, you get a starting spot."

Westbrook looked horrified, his eyes widened: "How do you know they will choose me?"

Doug shrugged: "Isn't it obvious enough?"

"Well, the Sonics executives and my agent have reached an agreement. If they don't get the No. 1 pick. Or Derrick Rose doesn't fall to their pick. They would choose me without hesitation." Westbrook told Doug truthfully that he had no intention of continuing to hide from his brother.

Duger thought for a while and said, "I guess the Chicago Bulls should choose Michael Beasley. Their back line is already luxurious enough. Hinrich and Ben Gordon can both play point guard. Of course, they can't completely Exclude this matter, after all, Derrick Rose is a native of Chicago."

"Once the Bulls choose Beasley, Rose will be picked by Miami. The Heat now need to get a point guard who can partner with Wade."

Recently, Doug has read a lot of basketball reports, and also made up for the history of various NBA teams.

He is a person who takes his work very seriously.

Moreover, he fell in love with basketball unreservedly, and he hoped to climb to the highest mountain in the basketball field. So a lot of desk work was done.

"The top three picks must be Michael Beasley, OJ Mayo or Derrick Rose. This will not change." Westbrook said: "So what about you?"

Russell holds his Motorola Blade flip phone, presses it down, and reads: "Next pick 5: Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, Saturn Temento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards…”

"None of those names have ever given me a draft commitment."

Doug raised his head and sighed, "It's hard for me to be selected in the lottery."

At this time, Westbrook patted Doug on the shoulder: "Don't be sad, Snoopy. Maybe those teams that promised you will choose to trade up! This year is a small year for the draft, and everyone will not keep the pick in hand."

Doug smiled slightly, and said something in his heart, I hope so.

According to his endorsement deal with Nike, the lottery show is a necessary incentive clause, which can bring him $600,000 in income. Although this matter is not something he can decide with hard work, he still hopes to make a good start.

When checking in the tickets to enter the Orlando Amway Center Arena, he received a call from Lin Weiwei. Lin Weiwei told him excitedly on the phone: "I signed a Spanish player... Oh, no, it's a Congolese player. He has been playing in Spain. His style of play reminds me of you. He is also very good at defense and Cover."

Duge didn't seem that excited, he just nodded: "Okay, congratulations."

"No, congratulations to us. You are also the boss, and you can also get 30% of the commission, even though you don't have to do anything." Lin Weiwei said on the other end of the phone: "I am arranging for him to go to the Orlando training camp. His name is Serge Ibaka. When the time comes, I hope you and your brothers can take care of him."

Du Ge vaguely agreed, and then hung up the phone.

Tonight is Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons.

Doug and Russell Westbrook sat in the third-row VIP area, right behind the Orlando Magic bench, which gave them a chance to get up close and personal with NBA players.

From the first minute of the game, it was very anxious, even though Detroit sent away Ben Wallace. But the combination of McDyess and Rasheed Wallace is still full of energy. They dealt with the young No. 1 center Dwight Howard repeatedly in the paint area.

The sound of heavy physical confrontation spread to the sidelines, which gave Doug a great shock: "The strength of the NBA is really not comparable to that of the NCAA."

He sighed.

At this time, Westbrook asked Doug: "Snoopy, who do you think will win this game."

The current score of the two teams is 33:35. The Magic lead at home by 2 points.

"Detroit." Doug replied in a low voice.

He spoke very quietly.

However, a tall black man in a neat suit still looked sideways. He was wearing gold-rimmed glasses and glanced at Doug, and then at Russell Westbrook.

Westbrook was asking again: "Why?"

"Dwight Howard likes singles too much. He has been doing unreasonable things tonight. There is also Nelson at the 1st position." Duger said: "They should give the ball to Turkoglu, he is the one in the series. The organizer of the team."

Hearing this, the middle-aged black man raised his eyebrows, and then stretched out his hand sideways: "Hi, I'm Otis Smith, the general manager of the Orlando Magic. Nice to meet you, young Mr. Snoopy, and Russell Mr Westbrook."

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