Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 499 - 165 Stop Praying, Silly Child (Over 10,000 Words Updated Across Days, Begging for Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets!)_3
The Warriors’ management all wanted to persuade Qin Yue to give up on Curry, who clearly didn’t want to play for the Warriors.
However, as it was in Qin Yue’s memory, Larry Riley, who historically insisted on drafting Curry for the Warriors, also voted for Curry after the interview.
And with both the team’s general manager and president supporting Qin Yue, who else in the Warriors management would dare question the GOAT’s choice?
It’s worth mentioning that, unlike Mulin, who simply stood by Qin Yue to show his support.
Ever since following Lacob to take over the Warriors...
Upon learning that the Warriors had early intentions to target Stephen Curry in the 2009 draft, Riley not only thoroughly researched Curry but also personally watched Curry’s games multiple times.
Then, Riley reached his conclusion – Stephen Curry is precisely the player who best fits the Warriors’ playing style.
"Whether Stephen is willing to play for us is not important. What matters is that we need a draft pick that ensures we select him."
Riley presented his analysis report on Curry: "Stephen excels in playing off the ball and can also carry out individual plays with the ball. His basketball IQ is exceptionally high, and his three-point accuracy is unmatched. Considering we may likely lose Jason Richardson in the new season, I believe Stephen’s outside shooting would be the best supplement for us." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
At this moment, Curry absolutely couldn’t imagine that his uncooperative interview would instead make the Warriors more determined to choose him.
In Riley’s eyes, Curry indeed had many shortcomings.
But because Curry’s strengths perfectly matched the Warriors’ playing style, Curry’s desire to play for the Warriors became secondary.
After all, in the long history of the NBA, players and teams achieving a mutual pursuit in the draft have been few and far between.
Curry’s unwillingness to play for the Warriors wasn’t important.
As long as the Warriors could select Curry, Riley believed that, considering the spirit Curry fully demonstrated during his college years, he had no need to worry about Curry’s future attitude towards basketball.
And what about Qin Yue?
Still the same.
The more Curry resisted at this moment, the more Qin Yue wanted to personally train this three-point god himself.
Thus began the technical test.
Curry, who didn’t want to lie about basketball, was almost flawless in the shooting test.
Bear in mind, Curry was tested at the NBA three-point line.
Yet even so, he scored dozens of consecutive three-pointers.
Seeing this, Qin Yue actively increased the difficulty for Curry, saying: "Let him start shooting from a meter distance behind the three-point line."
Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!
On the court, as Curry hit those three-pointers from the position Qin Yue requested, the Warriors’ management, who initially doubted Curry, immediately dispelled their skepticism.
This is Stephen Curry.
Who says he learned his top shooting skills later?
In fact, even during his tenure with the Wildcat Team, Curry had already showcased his incredibly long shooting range to the world.
Qin Yue was very satisfied with Curry’s technical tests.
Aside from his passing control, which needed improvement during this period, and his thin physique, which destined him not to become an excellent defender, Qin Yue already started looking forward to the image of playing pick-and-rolls at the arc with Curry.
After the trial, Riley said: "Thankfully, he only tried out for us; otherwise, obtaining him would undoubtedly become much harder."
Mulin nodded: "No wonder Messiah is so fond of Stephen; his shooting touch is indeed incredible."
After Curry’s trial concluded, Qin Yue promised Old Curry, who accompanied him to the trial: "Dale, Stephen will definitely play for the Warriors next season."
Though this was possibly the promise Curry least wanted...
Yet, despite Qin Yue’s good intentions, Curry could only grit his teeth and thank him: "Thank you all for valuing me so much."
Curry didn’t know what kind of sin he had committed to catch the attention of the Demon King Qin Yue.
However...
Until everything was settled, Curry still held a sliver of hope for his future.
This hope was named: after the draft lottery results are revealed, if the Warriors don’t get an ideal pick, nor can they trade for a pick to choose him...
Then Curry still had a chance to escape Qin Yue’s grasp!
"God, please save poor Stephen!"
Upon leaving Oakland with Old Curry on the day, Curry prayed devoutly in his heart.
However...
With the Warriors officially confirming Curry as the team’s sole true prodigy for the 2009 draft...
Mulin discovered that in this small draft year, Jason Richardson’s attraction to other teams was clearly greater than those high draft picks.
Despite needing to wait until the teams’ draft positions were officially determined to know which team they needed to trade with, Curry, still praying devoutly, was unaware...
Since Messiah is the God, how could praying to that so-called God possibly be useful?
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