The Godfather of Basketball

"Green's height as an insider is too short, and his strength is not as good as Ben Wallace. It is difficult to survive in the NBA." Joseph was still the first to speak. know best.

Bernard didn't speak.

"I think Green is underestimated. Now basketball is getting faster and faster. He has a chance, and he is very good at coping. He has played two triple-doubles in the NCAA, which is beyond "Magic" Johnson and Oscar Robertson. The only one, what the team lacks now is the second organizational point." Jones said.

Tang Tian nodded, Jones' words reached his heart.

I don't know if Westbrook's organization can be practiced. Harden mentioned that the starting substitute is not easy to play. If Green can share Westbrook's organizational pressure, the Thunder will play much easier.

"That's how it is. Draymond Green is the first choice, and Middleton is the second consideration." After thinking for a long time, Tang Tian made a decision.

On the afternoon of the regular meeting, they boarded a plane to New York.

The renovation of Madison Square Garden ended last summer, and the draft has returned to this basketball mecca.

After checking in at the hotel, Tang Tian asked Jones and Bernard to inquire about other teams.

It has been 6 years since time travel, and this is also the 7th time he has come here to participate in the draft.

Early the next morning, Tang Tian and his party of five (and assistant Cersei Anna) went to Madison Square Garden together.

A lot of fans had already gathered inside, and when they passed by and were seen by Thunder fans, there was a burst of cheers.

The experience of reversing a 2-0 lead last year made them vomit blood, but the joining of Tang Tian during the offseason gave them hope that they had never had before.

Tang Tian has never failed in coaching before, and the Thunder team is definitely even more powerful!

The fans of the Cavaliers looked a little complicated when they saw Tang Tian and the others, but after the previous disturbance, they didn't have too many negative expressions.

"Don, I heard that Cleveland fans are collecting donations for your statue, and it's almost the end now." Jones couldn't help but said when he saw the Cavaliers fans.

"Is there such a thing?" Tang Tian seemed a little surprised. He was busy leaving Cleveland for a while, and he really didn't pay attention to this.

"Well, I think that when the fundraising is over, I should also ask for your consent. After all, this involves portrait rights."

Tang Tian smiled and said nothing, and he would not refuse if he really wanted to mess with him. After all, such things as erecting statues are a good thing.

As he said that, he went up to the second floor, and at this moment, he met his old subordinate Casey, and Cassel was by his side.

The Cavaliers have not yet decided on a new general manager candidate, and only the coaching staff will come to the draft.

"Don." Casey still respected Tang Tian very much, and now he took the initiative to greet Tang Tian with a smile.

"Contract renewed?" Tang Tian smiled and hugged Casey.

"Well, it continued for 3 years."

"Congratulations." Tang Tian congratulated Casey.

The Cavaliers did not seek a new head coach, mostly because of the small lineup changes.

"I haven't had time to congratulate you yet." Casey also said with a smile.

Although Woj reported about Tang Tian's signing with the Thunder, the official news hasn't come out yet.

"Then let's meet in the finals."

Smiling and meeting Casey, Tang Tian then met Thibodeau, who seemed to be in a good mood.

Tang Tian was in the East, and the Cavaliers were like a mountain that always weighed on the shoulders of other Eastern teams. Now that Tang Tian went to the West, they could finally relax a little bit.

When you enter the draft cabin, the scene is ready, and the 2012 NBA Draft will start soon.

"Gentlemen and ladies..." Stern came out of the backstage.

The familiar scene is now in its 19th year.

Over the past 19 years, his black hair has already turned white.

According to Tang Tian's memory, this should be the president's penultimate draft.

"The No. 1 pick in the first round belongs to the New Orleans Hornets. They have 5 minutes to consider." After the opening remarks, Stern then announced the ownership of the No. 1 pick.

The lottery ceremony for the lottery has already ended before.

The Hornets finally won the No. 1 lottery themselves, and the draft they traded from the Kings eventually became the 10th overall pick.

Five minutes later, the Hornets announced their selection.

Not surprisingly, they chose Anthony Davis, a powerhouse center from Kentucky.

The Bobcats took Kentucky forward Michael Gilchrist with the second pick.

The Wizards selected Brad Beal with the third overall pick.

The Nets selected Dion West with the fourth overall pick.

The Clippers selected Thomas Robinson with the fifth overall pick.

The Trail Blazers selected Damian Lillard with the sixth overall pick.

The Warriors selected Harrison Barnes with the seventh overall pick.

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Although the ownership of the draft picks has undergone some changes, the people they selected in their respective picks are still the same as in their previous lives.

The draft picks progressed very quickly, and in a short while it has reached the 23rd pick.

"The 23rd pick belongs to the Atlanta Hawks, and they have five minutes to think about it."

"It's done, the Cavaliers agreed." Jones put down the phone at this time.

The new general manager has not been determined, and the Cavaliers are now headed by Casey, which means that they can still become partners.

The Thunder traded for the Cavaliers' 25th pick after paying the 28th pick, Eric Maynor (who averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 assists in 15 minutes per game last season) and a future second-round pick right.

(Note: It was mentioned earlier that the Cavaliers lack a third backup point guard.)

In this case, when the Grizzlies with the 24th overall pick are finished, the Thunder should be able to take Green directly.

"Memphis has no intention of Green, right?" Tang Tian confirmed to Jones again.

Jones nodded. He had been collecting the latest news from the teams since last night, and there was indeed no sign that the Grizzlies were interested in Green.

In addition, there is no source of news from Woj, so this matter should be settled.

"The Hawks selected John Jenkins with the 23rd overall pick, a 1.93-meter point guard from Vanderbilt University."

The Hawks made a choice, and they didn't pick Green either.

Tang Tian suddenly felt that he was taking it too seriously.

The opinions of other team Green are basically the same as Joseph's before. The short insider has no strength. Even though he played well in the NCAA, the NBA has always been based on talent.

"Ding!"

Just then, his cell phone rang.

His heart tightened, it was not a good thing to receive a text message at this time.

When he picked it up, his brows furrowed into a ball.

"The Warriors traded Brandon Rush, the 30th pick and some cash to the Grizzlies for the 24th pick."