Chapter 358 [Fated, resolutely not]
With the finalization of two new players, the Suns' reinforcement action has just begun. This year they have two draft picks, 27 in the first round and 48 in the second round, and Guo Xu also made suggestions.
Manager Brian has long made up his mind to choose according to what Guo Xu said. Anyway, the rookie ranking is not high, so it is a surprise to choose and play well. It is normal not to play well. It can win Guo Xu's favor and be beneficial to future cooperation.
What the management doesn't know is that with Guo Xu, the reborn person, it's hard for the Suns to not find a treasure. If you choose according to the ideas of scouts and managers, it would be a waste of draft picks.
The Suns' draft failed in the previous life to the extreme. Brian chose Serbian power forward Zako Kabakapa, who was 211cm in the 17th place. This guy left the NBA after only three seasons, and was reimbursed every year and had constant injuries. He is also a "slag department", and the gap is not an ordinary big.
This is not the point. The key is that the 18th place below Zako is also a power forward named David West. The Suns missed it.
In his previous life, West was called the "17-foot Assassin", two All-Stars and two championships. He not only made accurate mid-range shots on the offensive end, but also had excellent pick-and-roll cooperation, but also had excellent dribbling skills. He could not only change directional breakthroughs under the frame of the crotch, but also hook hands on the back. On the defensive end, West suffered a slight loss at 206cm in height, excellent strength, and qualified for single defense.
In the 2017-18 season, West was still an important rotation for the Warriors. He scored 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.6 steals and 1 block in 13.7 minutes, with a shooting percentage of 57.1%, ranking 23rd in the league.
The Sun is ranked lower in this life, so I will definitely not be able to choose the strong man West.
On June 27, the 2003 NBA Draft was held in Madison Square Garden, New York.
Since this draft is favored by all experts, it is recognized as a draft year. There are many teams that have played badly in the NBA last season. Especially the Eastern Conference teams, except for the top eight, they are almost all playing badly, and want to choose a potential new star to train.
The Cavaliers chose LeBron James with the No. 1 pick, a man who was called the "Little Emperor" before entering the league.
James is one of the greatest high school stars in history. He led the St. Vincent St. Mary's high school team to win the Ohio State championship three times, averaged 31.6 points and 9.6 rebounds in his last season, and was elected the American High School Player of the Year.
His template is "Magician" Johnson, but the league did not have the idea of "organizing forwards" back then, and everyone is used to classifying Magicians as point guards.
The Pistons chose the inside line Dako Milicic as the second player. Manager Joe Dumas knew very well that the team needed a tall player to strengthen the inside line, defend and open up space on the offensive end. The Pistons, who have Ben Wallace, ranked behind the league in overall rebounds, and the No. 4 must be strengthened.
Milicic's performance during the trial surprised everyone.
A big man with a 213cm, 110 kilogram runs for more than 20 laps yet is not tired. He has a flexible footsteps and strong explosive power. He can not only dunk at the basket, but also pull out high-level organizations and shoot at a fixed-point shot. Some people say he is Duncan White, and some people say he is an enhanced version of Nowitzki.
Jazz scout Darsin said: "If I had a No. 1 draft pick, I would have chosen Milicic without hesitation instead of LeBron James."
Mavericks coach Nelson also said: "His figure, physique, speed, agility and strength are amazing. If you want a center or power forward, then Dako is definitely the best choice."
Unfortunately, before the draft, the Pistons had already changed their head coach. Larry Brown left the 76ers in early June and joined the Pistons with a five-year, $25 million contract. Milicic was destined to be deterred by Brown.
The Nuggets chose Cameron Anthony as the third place. "Melon" was extremely depressed and looked ugly when he came on stage with a hat. He didn't want to play for the Nuggets, but the Pistons most wanted to join.
Anthony once begged the Nuggets not to pick him because the team won only 17 games last season and was in a bad position, extending along the eastern side of the Rockies, the area is a mecca for adventure sports enthusiasts.
The players can't decide where the draft will go, and Anthony can only accept his fate. When he was in the middle school with his brothers on the road, he understood what it means to "a man is in the world and he can't help himself."
He didn't know that he was lucky enough to escape. If he joined the Pistons, God knew how long he would be the substitute for Prince.
The Raptors chose inside Chris Bosh, and veteran Antonio Davis fell significantly last season and had to strengthen the inside. The Raptors also had huge loopholes in the No. 1 position, so they had to find someone in the free market.
This is a smart choice. The fourth-ranked prediction before the game is TJ Ford. Many people think that the Raptors will choose him. If the management really chooses, they will cry to death in the future. Ford is a famous glass man.
The Heat chose Dwyne Wade in the fifth place, nicknamed Jordan 193cm, with excellent combat effectiveness.
The next draft pick changed, and the Bulls' record was not as good as the Clippers. In the second half, Jason Richardson listened to Guo Xu's advice and increased the number of shots to make the data, and finally got an average of 18.3 points, 7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. As a result, he and Jaylen Ross competed for the ball and made the team mess up and ranked sixth.
The Bulls manager chose defender Cork Hinrich with high-quality center Chris Carman. This was a helpless move. On the afternoon of June 19, the second-tier Jay Williams had an accident on a heavy motorcycle in 2002 and is now lying in the hospital.
As a motorcycle fever, Jay will sooner or later take the road of no return. He does not wear a helmet, does not have a motorcycle license, and the NBA stipulates that no player is allowed to ride a motorcycle without the team's permission.
The Clippers chose Carman in the seventh place, with strong offensive ability and averaged 20+10 centers in NCAA last season.
The eighth Bucks chose TJ Ford...
The players were selected one by one, and some changes occurred, such as the Grizzlies were not so high in ranking, and they chose a point guard Troy Bale; Zach Kabakapa, who the Suns should have chosen, was selected by the Celtics; David West was still not optimistic, and the 18th place was selected by the Jazz.
Guo Xu was surprised to watch the live broadcast at home. Jazz is going to take off. In the future, there is no need to dig Boozer to play the pick-and-roll. The old coach Sloan's tactical system is very suitable for West.
However, there may also be a new chain reaction in the future, because Laga Bale, who should have played with the Jazz for two years, was poached by the Suns. Moreover, Oku is currently in the Pistons and may not be traded to the Jazz. If the record is not bad enough, the Jazz may not be able to choose Fat Deron Williams.
The Timberwolves were awarded a draft pick by the league, but McHale still had a good vision. He chose a small forward named Endi Ibi, and did not leave a name in the NBA.
The Suns ranked 27th in the rankings, and chose the swingman Josh Howard at Guo Xu's suggestion, and intercepted the Mavericks.
Because Jacques Bson was traded away, Howard was able to get some playing time after joining. He trained last year and took over when Kirisek's contract expired in 2004.
The management's original plan was to choose double-time defender Leandro Barbosa, a very fast scorer, who can break through and shoot.
Guo Xu put forward strong opposition and expressed his determination not to this "Brazil Lightning".
Howard is 201cm tall, weighs 95 kilograms, and has an arm span of 218cm. He can help the team both offense and defense. Barbosa is only 191cm tall and has poor organizational ability. How can he say "double ability"? He is clearly a short shooting guard.
Chapter completed!