Chapter 176: 2008 NBA Draft

The NBA draft is tied to the regular season record, and there have been some subtle changes in the draft pick at this time and in the previous life.
The Rockets ranked first in the league in the regular season last season, which means they have a pick of 30 in the first round and 60 in the second round.
Because the second-round draft pick has been traded before, the Rockets have only one 30th pick in the first round of the draft this year.
Regarding who to choose, Tang Tian and Morey have discussed before departure, the first goal is Nicholas Batum, the second goal is DeAndre Jordan.
Novak's contract expires this season, and the renewal has not yet been determined. Although most of last season, Petrus was swinging over as a substitute, but it is necessary to have a potential rookie in this position.
This is the result of the discussion between Tang Tian and Morey. Batum has also tried for the Rockets and was confirmed by Morey.
But even Tang Tian is not sure that Batum will fall to this position. Although the previous life was also selected by the Rockets, it was at 25th.
If Batum cannot be selected, then the second round of the big bead of Little Jordan is the second choice.
If Gasol was not selected last year, then Little Jordan will definitely be Tang Tian ’s first choice, but now that Gasol is in, choosing Little Jordan is Plan B, hoarding talent, and preparing for Gasol ’s possible departure. .
Everything is in the plan, it depends on who the Rockets will choose in the end.
On the evening of June 27, 2008, American time, fans of each team poured into the Madison Garden Arena, and the jerseys of the 30 teams in the stadium complemented each other.
There were more than 1,000 Rockets fans on the scene. The team won the championship for two consecutive years. Together with the excellent vision of the draft in the past two years, they seem to be particularly high-profile this year.
Of course, this also attracted the envy and envy of many other team fans.
This holds the championship and can keep Taobao in the low position. In contrast, the rookie selected by other teams in a season may not be as good as the Rockets. It is really more dead than popular.
After everything is ready, the draft conference officially kicked off in the live broadcast of more than 200 television stations around the world.
Familiar environment, familiar Stern, familiar taste.
The only difference is that with the advancement of technology, the background of the draft layout on the scene has become more technological.
"The first overall pick in 2008 belongs to the Chicago Bulls. They have 5 minutes to consider."
Although the draft picks have changed, but that change is limited to the strong, that is, the end of the first round and second round, the first three picks and lottery did not change much.
"The first pick in the first round, the Chicago Bulls chose Derrick Rose, the 1.91 point guard from the University of Memphis."
The Bulls made the same choice as they did in their previous lives.
After Rose was selected, he put on the Bulls hat handed over by the staff and walked on stage with joy.
Becoming the No. 1 pick is the best start.
"The Chicagoans chose Ross in the end. They already had Koko Hinrich, and Beasley was obviously the better choice." In the Rockets draft room, Jones also communicated with others.
"Beasley University's performance is crazy, I think Chicago is worth a try, but now you know the draft tradition, the point guard is first." Morey said, he is doing data analysis, it seems he is more optimistic Beasley.
Tang Tian did not speak at this time. The honor of Beasley University is really a bit exaggerated. USBA rated the best newcomer in the United States, Pete Newell's best inside player of the year, the U19 American team is the absolute core, the university averages 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds ...
This data, it is not too much to say that the University of James.
But the biggest difference with James is that Beasley's size is much smaller, and there are really a lot of off-site problems.
In the past life, many fans imagined that Beasley played Durant-style data after being selected by the Bulls, but this seems a little unrealistic. Let us not talk about shooting stability and defense issues. The training is far from the professional.
The second-placed Heat selected Michael Beasley.
The third overall Timberwolves selected OJ Mayo, and soon traded him to the Grizzlies.
The fourth-placed Supersonics selected Russell Westbrook, the backup point guard from the Browns.
The fifth overall Grizzlies chose Westbrook's teammate Kevin Love and traded to the Timberwolves.
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The lottery's draft has not changed much like the previous life.
With one pick after another hot rookie, the draft unwittingly came to the 25th pick.
This past life belongs to the Rockets draft pick, because of the record relationship, has become the Pistons.
After the lottery, the Rockets draft room people have been paying attention to the draft situation all the time. At the 25th pick, Tang Tian began to look at the small TV in the room.
"Twenty-fifth overall in the first round of the draft, the Detroit Pistons chose DJ White, a 2-meter 06 power forward from Indiana University."
With the announcement of Stern ~ EbookFREE.me ~ everyone in the Rockets elective room was relieved.
Tang Tian also took his heart away. It seems that the position of each team has been basically determined, and will not change because of the slight changes in the order.
The 26th overall Hornets selected Dante Green.
History has undergone minor changes here. This important chip used by the Rockets to trade Artest went directly to New Orleans.
The 27th overall Spurs selected George Hill.
In the process, Morey has been trying to trade up the ball, but he has not succeeded in the same way he tried before the draft.
Although it is the first round, but after all, there is only one pick in his hand, and no one wants to be cut off by anyone who fancy themselves.
The Rockets' appeal to chips is also limited.
"The 28th pick in the first round of 2008, the Grizzlies chose ..."
When Stern came out of the draft backstage for the 28th time, everyone in the Rockets cabin looked at the small TV.
"Darell Arthur, a 2-foot 06 power forward from the University of Kansas."
"Yay!"
When he heard the Grizzlies' choice, the Rockets hut was cheering.
The Celtics have Pierce and Posey, and they will never want Batum. If the Grizzlies don't choose, it means that the Rockets have won Batum.
Tang Tian also clenched his fists at this time.
The next choice is the Celtics. The Rockets conference room has already begun to discuss the Barea deal.
"Ding!"
At this moment, Tang Tian's mobile phone shook.
He picked it up and saw it as a short message from oj.
Looking at the information above, Tang Tian froze for a moment, then smiled unconsciously.