Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 504 - 167: It’s Draft Time Again (10,000 Character Update in One Day, Pleading for Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets!) _2
Although historically, Green, selected by the Knights, was not favored by Emperor Zhan, who was eager for results at that time.
But as a quality championship piece, Green later proved his strength through his career record.
Just...
The Warriors front office, ready to use a late first-round pick to bring Green back from the draft for the GOAT, couldn’t help but worry about the GOAT’s judgment after Green’s trial.
As one of the heroes of North Carolina’s triumph in this year’s March Madness, Green’s performance in the technical test was hard to watch.
Firstly, during the shooting phase, he was not at all adapted to the NBA three-point line.
Secondly, his defense wasn’t as reliable as Qin Yue claimed.
In the one-on-one session, even Anthony Morrow, who isn’t good at ball-handling offenses within the Warriors, could easily outplay him.
"Is he really the captain of the Tar Heels’ team? And led the Tar Heels to win this year’s March Madness?"
Jack, who participated in Green’s trial, said to Qin Yue, "Is the level of NCAA that low now? It seems American Basketball is indeed declining."
Green’s trial performance was disastrous.
And during the interview session, Green, who hadn’t yet experienced the future hardships, was also viewed by the Warriors front office as lacking the mental attributes to play in the NBA.
To this, even Qin Yue, who was full of confidence in Green, could only say to the Warriors front office, "Dan is still an uncut gem. I am confident I can coach him into a balanced offensive and defensive perimeter player. You know, I have always been good at coaching young players."
An uncut gem after playing four years in college?
Also, what do you mean you’re good at developing young players?
Admittedly, under Qin Yue’s activation, the players of the past Warriors team gradually realized their talents.
But with Green’s seemingly fragile heart in the eyes of the Warriors front office, they doubt if he can persist for an hour in front of Qin Yue.
However...
Since he’s the young player the GOAT specifically asked for, no matter how flawed he is, the Warriors front office can only accept it tearfully.
...
On June 25th, the annual draft was held in the theater of New York Madison Square Garden.
The Clippers happily used their top pick on Blake Griffin, who was great in every aspect except a bit short in wingspan.
Standing 208 cm tall with shoes, Griffin showcased amazing athletic talent during the physical test.
His running jump easily exceeded 90 cm, and his maximum bench press ranked first among players of the same class.
However...
Griffin only had a 211 cm wingspan.
Such a measurement, even in the NBA filled with super talents, not to mention among ordinary people, Griffin’s height-to-wingspan ratio can only be described as unexceptional.
In later years, among the various speculations about NBA players, if Griffin had an additional 10 cm of wingspan, whether he could dominate the league always remained a hot topic.
Because before being entirely shut down by Kendall Jenner, Griffin, who improved every year, not only developed mid-to-long range shooting ability late in his career but also visibly improved his ball handling and passing skills.
Griffin was not a player who solely relied on talent to play.
It’s just a pity that his wingspan restricted him from reaching a higher level.
As for the NBA, perhaps Kendall Jenner was Griffin’s Achilles heel just like in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
Maybe, Jenner indeed was a hindrance.
But when this "fine horse" turns eighteen, Qin Yue wants to personally experience whether she truly hinders as much as Griffin suggests.
At the draft event.
During college, Curry, who once faced Griffin in a challenge match and thus forged a friendship with him, also immediately stood up to applaud when Griffin was deservedly selected as the first overall pick.
At this moment, even Curry, who was casually chatting with Harden at the next table, evidently had no idea about what was about to happen.
A few minutes later.
David Stern returned to the stage and opened the envelope, announcing, "In the 2009 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select Stephen Curry from Davidson College."
Before the draft started, among various draft predictions, Curry, at most, reached only the third pick of the first round (because the Knicks might select him), who could have thought the Grizzlies would use their second pick to choose him?
Without a doubt, this was an unexpected development for Curry and his family.
In the midst of blessings from the surrounding people, Old Curry tightly embraced Curry, trying hard to hold back various complex emotions in his heart.
The second pick of the first round!
The son of Charlotte Hornets legend Dale Curry, Stephen Curry became the noble second overall pick of the NBA! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Although the Grizzlies’ choice surprised everyone, and although Curry still preferred to play in the Big Apple City over Memphis, the moment he donned the Grizzlies cap, recalling his three-star high school student status upon graduating high school, Curry couldn’t help but shed tears.
When dreams turn into reality.
Feeling that he had completely escaped Qin Yue’s clutches, Curry was ready to make a name for himself in the NBA.
He walked confidently towards the main stage.
At this time, ESPN, still questioning the Grizzlies’ choice of A. Smith, immediately received trade information from the front lines.
Since the Grizzlies had already chosen Stephen Curry for the Warriors as agreed.
The Warriors, Grizzlies, and Phoenix Suns, who had long prepared for the trade, naturally proceeded with their long-planned deal.
