Chapter 183: [Ninety-nine draft, 2 first rounds]

The season officially ended, Yang Rui and manager Glenn-Groward flew to Washington to participate in the 1999 draft conference held at the MCI Center on the 26th.
The Raptors boss Richard Pedy called Yang Rui and gave him great rights. This time, the Raptors will choose whoever he wants, and he can communicate with Glenn if he wants to trade.
The Raptors have two first-round draft picks and one second-round pick. They don't like rookies. In the summer, the Raptors recruited in the free market and have sufficient salary space.
After Yang Rui issued the championship declaration, Pedi was willing to spend money, because he won the championship, he will make more money.
Yang Rui took the time to study the rookie list at home. Every time the draft conference, experts will make predictions, give comments, and there are many draft terms.
The second illness among experts of this era is serious enough.
For example, "court Condor" is used to describe a person with a strong sense of defense; "Basketball Sense of Smell" is used to describe a rebounder; "Engineering" is used to describe a player with great potential who has not been well trained; "Sleeper" Describe players who are underestimated.
Yang Rui is embarrassed because the Raptors are too low in order to have any good goals. The first round was the 24th pick. Maggette, Artest, Posey and other forces could not fall into this position, and the Trailblazer's penultimate choice is even less.
The second round of the Raptors took the 53rd pick, approximately equal to the end.
There are two outstanding foreign players in this rookie, Kirilenko of Russia and Ginobili of Argentina. If the Raptors want to choose, they will definitely be able to choose, but Yang Rui is a rebirth. Back to the contract, temporarily unable to land in the NBA.
Kirilenko was only 18 years and 4 months old and became the youngest foreign player ever drafted in the NBA Draft. He only joined the Jazz in 2001 in his previous life. Even if he can land in the NBA now, it may not be a good thing, because it needs training. The Raptors have so many potential rookies, how can they give him the ball?
Ginobili was later, joining the Spurs in 2002. At that time, Yang Rui did not know that he was still in the Raptors. He did not intend to stay in Toronto for a lifetime.
Whether it is for work or life, Yang Rui only regards the Raptors as a springboard, and will definitely go to big cities for development in the future.
Since he was going to leave, what did he choose Ginobili for? The Raptors will be opponents at that time. Will they strengthen their strength?
In the end, Yang Rui decided to choose the right person for the team system. In the summer, he discussed with Glenn and made some fine-tuning of the lineup through trading to exchange for experienced veterans. Veterans are necessary to win the Raptors next season.
In the evening, Yang Rui was interviewed by a CCTV5 reporter at the gate of the arena and asked about Chinese player Wang Zhizhi's candidacy.
"Jerry, will the Raptors consider Wang Zhizhi? At what order do you think he will be selected?"
"I think he will be selected in the first few rounds of the second round. He is tall and capable of shooting big leagues is scarce. The Raptors will not choose him because we have three players with similar styles." Yang Rui smiled.
He did not say anything hypocritical, and after complimenting the other party, he did not choose, and it would be better to show his attitude directly. The Raptors don't lack space-based insiders. Wang Zhizhi's defense is too poor, and he has no chance to play. If he has been sitting on the bench, it will only hurt him. How can he compete against O'Neal and Miller?
In the previous life of Yang Rui, Da Zhi was selected by the Mavericks. Both the Bayi team and the Chinese team did not let go. They did not join the Mavericks until April 2001. Therefore, even if they are selected, they cannot be expected to attract Chinese fans.
Entering the meeting place and sitting down, Glenn asked: "Who chooses this time, do you think about it?"
"In the first round, 24 selected Kirilenko, and 28 selected Padgett. Let's go out in the second round." Yang Rui answered.
Even if Kirilenko joined in 2001, he does not want to miss it. Kirilenko, nicknamed "AK47", is a super defensive player with strong physical fitness and suitable for running, but his shooting ability is slightly inferior. Who missed him and who he chose Lose.
In 2005, as a small forward, he averaged 3.3 blocks per game and won the block king. Unlike other white forward swingers who attacked and defended lightly, his long arms were like octopus, which troubled the offensive players. In 2006, Kirilenko scored 14 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 7 blocks and 6 steals in the game against the Lakers.
David Stern gave the usual speech, the audience booed, the scene was very embarrassing, and the draft began.
Power forward Elton Brand became the No. 1 pick and was selected by the Bulls.
Although he is only 203m, it is not enough to see in power forwards, but he has a 227m wingspan. The basic skills of graduating from Duke are needless to say, he is shot in the middle, and his back is tough; his character is not that kind of piercing type. The defense is different from the traditional short inside.
In the paint, Brand is tall like a small forward but plays like a center.
The situation in the list and Yang Rui's previous life has changed. They were drawn by the Hornets. They chose Steve Francis, the point guard who grew up in the slums. In this way, there will be no situation where Francis refuses to report to Vancouver and the Grizzlies are forced to trade.
The Grizzlies are the picks, and they have chosen a point guard. Byron Davis has not yet left a big beard.
The Clippers chose Lamar Odom, who claimed to be able to play five positions, in fourth place.
The fifth Nets chose Jonathan Bender inside. In Yang Rui's previous life, the sign was traded by the Raptors, and then sent to the Pacers in a circle.
To say who is the most pitiful of this rookie is undoubtedly Bender. He is 213cm tall, weighs 104 kg, and has a super talent. He can jump from the free throw line to dunk, and can also shoot in the middle and long range.
However, throughout his career, Bender struggled with his knees. When he chose to retire in February 2006, he lost almost all the cartilage on his knees, so he could not even walk alone on the stairs.
At this time, Bender was optimistic about everyone. The Pacers were ready to negotiate with the Nets and replace him with the team.
Szebiak, Hamilton, Andre Miller, Sean Marion and other strongmen have been selected one after another, and there is no change from Yang Rui's previous life. The teams have identified the candidates as early as the draft.
Artest, who was valued by Yang Rui, joined the Bulls in 16~EbookFREE.me~ This sign was bought specifically by the Bulls. Unless it is higher than this order, there is no way to stop the Hu.
The 24 Raptors selected Kirilenko and the history was changed again. Kirilenko had been the boss of the Jazz for several years. Without him, it was a question whether Malone could endure in the Jazz until 2003.
Power forward Scott Padgett was picked by the Jazz 27th overall pick. Glenn hurriedly asked: "Who is the second choice? It's our turn."
"Jumein-Jones, just him."
In Yang Rui’s previous life, the Hawks selected Zhu Mayin from the 27th, and then sent the 76ers, using the original draft picks of the Trail Blazers.
Zhu Mei is 203cm tall, weighs 100kg, has fast speed, good bounce, and swings in positions 3 and 4. In his NBA career, he shot 35% of his three-pointers. In 2005-06, he made 115 three-pointers, setting a career high. However, he has only a 7-year NBA career.
Now, Jones is one bit lower than in the past. From the point of view of immediate combat strength, he is better than Padgett and has much better physical fitness.