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Chapter 425 Dynamics

The 2000 draft was held in Apollos, Minnesota.

Regarding the intensity of the turmoil before the draft this year, compared with previous years, it is much worse.

The New Jersey Nets holding the No. [-] pick will be the most watched team tonight, and people always habitually start discussing who will be the first player selected.

For the majority of Chinese fans, this is also an event worthy of attention.

Many people don't even know what the NBA is or what the draft is. They only know that domestic basketball player Yao Ming participated in the draft.

So from now on, they went to learn about the NBA and the draft, and began to officially enter the pit.

Yao Ming did not attend the draft meeting. In June, the men's basketball team had already started training to prepare for the Sydney Olympics. As a national athlete, he had to follow the collective action, so he rejected the invitation from the small green room and did not come to the scene.

Before the start of the draft, various signing and trading rumors in the league have begun to fly.

Last season has just ended, there are teams that are unwilling, teams that have regrets, teams that are satisfied, and teams that hope to go further.

After all, the Warriors set a good example.

Although Qin Fei was introduced last year, Qin Fei did not bring the team to that height in last year's playoffs. The real transformation was in the Warriors' summer trade. The team completely completed the reform and became a team with a balanced offense and defense.

Therefore, many teams attach great importance to the draft conference and regard it as the key first game for the team to turn around in the summer.

Before the 2000 NBA Draft, Yao Ming's draft market has been improved again. According to the news from the basketball columnist of Seattle Sports, Yao Ming is very likely to be selected in the top five picks.

"This is a big man worth investing in, 7-foot-6, perfect finisher around the rim, great soft touch."

What's more worth mentioning is that Yao Ming's template before the draft was Rick Schmitz.

Although this Pacers center has just been defeated by the Warriors, looking at his entire career resume, he is still above average and has reached the quasi-All-Star level. He is also the natural cornerstone of many teams and can build around it.

Dayao's agents on both sides are working hard for him, approaching teams with high draft picks.

But it doesn't mean that a team without a high-ranking pick is completely useless. According to reason, even the teams behind, as long as they are willing to pay a certain price, still have a chance to get a high-ranking pick.

After all, this is a business alliance, and the only reason why all the deals fall through is one thing-the bargaining chips are not attractive enough.

Under the leadership of Rowell, the Warriors came to Minnesota early, and then began to contact some teams. Others saw that it was the contact of the Warriors, and of course they were polite.

It's just that behind the polite surface, there may be some other meanings.

Qin Fei didn't want to participate in the draft, but Rowell tried his best to invite Qin Fei, so Qin Fei still came to the scene.

Before Dayao told him that he would come to the scene to participate in the draft, but in the end he still ran to the training camp, and there was a difference in time.

Qin Fei also felt a little pity for him. All NBA players have only one chance to participate in the draft in their lifetime. Being able to stand on that stage to receive a baseball cap and give a deafening speech is something that a player should remember.

Qin Fei did not reveal to the media that he would also come to the draft.

So when he got off the business car, arrived at the draft conference, and stepped on the red carpet, it was like walking on the Avenue of Stars. Countless flashing lights flocked to Qin Fei, and Qin Fei was surrounded by water.

This is the charm of the new FMVP, he is now recognized as a superstar in the league.

Qin Fei took off his sunglasses, smiled, and waved hello to friends in the media.

Then someone rushed to hand the microphone to his mouth.

"May I ask what kind of operation the Warriors will have tonight? It is rumored that the Warriors are about to trade their first-round pick. Is the rumor true?"

"Do you have a favorite player in your heart? Among the rookies this year, which player do you like the most?"

"I heard that Natalie Portman was invited to participate in the filming of the Warriors' championship documentary. Did you specially invite me? Or is there some other relationship between you?"

Before Qin Fei could turn his head around, he was overwhelmed by the rush of questions.

He didn't hear a few questions clearly at all, and this situation is not suitable for answering questions at all, and it is easy to put himself in a passive situation, so Qin Fei nodded to everyone with a smile.

Seeing Qin Fei's good attitude, everyone thought that Qin Fei would be willing to answer their doubts.

Unexpectedly, Qin Feiguang smiled and approached the gate without saying a word, then walked in with his head bowed under the cover of the staff.

Ok?
A group of media reporters looked at each other in blank dismay.

Not far into the tunnel, Qin Fei met an old friend, George Karl, the head coach of the Seattle Supersonics who left.

The old man's eyes lit up when he saw Qin Fei, and he immediately opened his arms happily, and gave Qin Fei a big hug.

George Karl spent much longer in the Seattle Supersonics than Qin Fei did in his previous life. Because of Qin Fei’s relationship, the Supersonics were too embarrassed to take the blame for the team’s meritorious coach. It was not until last season that the Supersonics really failed. Then they officially replaced the head coach and ended George Karl’s journey in Seattle.

Qin Fei knew all of this, and Qin Fei was also very grateful to Coach George Karl.

This is a relatively pure head coach, and relatively enlightened, a bit like an old guy. He is meticulous about the players' on-court games, but he does not intervene much in the off-field lives of the players. He is not the kind of coach who takes care of big and small things.

His strengths and problems coexist.

He was blunt, downright rude when he criticized players, bold but not gentle enough.Therefore, when the team was still united, it was a group of crazy gangsters; but over time, everyone's hearts fell apart.

The players trained by George Karl are basically beasts with overwhelming physical fitness. They are a group of fighters who rely on fierce defense and sharp counterattacks to win, rather than delicate gentlemen.

George Karl's feelings for Qin Fei are complicated.

But in the final analysis, he still needs to be more satisfied. After all, this is a player he cultivated by himself, and he led the team to the championship and realized his highest ideal.

"Which team will Coach George go to next season?"

Qin Fei was very curious about George Karl's movements, and he had not received any news about it.

"I'm actually hesitating. Several teams have asked me to coach, but you know, coaching a team is not a trivial matter. I want to find a team in my mind that can meet my requirements and ideas for building a team."

George Karl smiled. He and Qin Fei have nothing to talk about, and with his current market popularity, he doesn't worry about leaving home at all. What worries him is that he can't find his favorite team.

He also made a joke about Qin Fei: "I actually think the Warriors are pretty good, but you already have Carlisle. This guy is a young man, and my old man can't compare."

George Karl's self-deprecating humor made Qin Fei laugh. Qin Fei couldn't say whether George Karl was right or not. One was a mentor, and the other was the coach of the current sweet period. Neither side could be offended, so he could only laugh.

Haha can be contagious. After two hahas, George Karl also laughed.

The two discussed the topic, and then walked into the venue.

In the stadium, many people have arrived, Timberwolves fans are a large part, but there are also many fans of other teams.

Basically, the fans of which teams are at a glance. Everyone is wearing the jerseys of their respective teams. If they don't wear jerseys, at least they will hold up banners of cheering.

But what's the use of cheering at this time, shouldn't it be hanging a "koi" or something, bless the team to bet on the players?
Qin Fei and coach George Karl came hand in hand.

Soon he saw a familiar figure and greeted him.

Stephen Marbury turned his head when he heard someone calling him.

"Hey, buddy!"

Seeing that it was Qin Fei, Marbury enthusiastically gave Qin Fei a high-five and hug. In fact, he wanted to do a few more sets of joint movements, but Qin Fei was not very good at it, and he looked confused when it was too complicated.

"After all, he won the No. [-] lottery. The boss of the team personally played the game. It's not easy!"

Qin Fei actually wanted to say that the Nets were lucky to get the No. [-] pick this year, but he didn't expect Marbury to play in person.

"Sour, very sour."

Marbury felt that Qin Fei had eaten lemons.

Qin Fei spread his hands indifferently, his brother has already won the championship, why do you want the champion?

"Who are you going to choose?"

Seeing that there was no one around, Qin Fei lowered his voice and asked treacherously.

Marbury was very alert.

What is this?Spying on intelligence?
"We don't have any plans, and I won't tell you."

He refused with righteous words, and communicated with Qin Fei about the draft.

"Actually, I know it even if you don't tell me. You must choose an insider to partner with you, right?"

What Qin Fei said was the general opinion of the outside world. When there are no particularly brilliant draft players overall, it is absolutely wise to use the No. [-] pick to choose a reliable insider to cultivate.

Marbury sneered: "Isn't this obvious? Is it possible to choose a guard to fight for the ball with me?"

Then Qin Fei made an inscrutable look.

Qin Fei said: "I'm not bragging. I have a deep knowledge of the draft. I've thought about it. After I retire, I'm going to be a scout. Would you like me to give you some draft advice?"

Qin Fei tried his best to promote himself. It would be great if he could push Dayao to win the No. [-] lottery. Moreover, the combination of Stephen Marbury and Dayao is not a typical north-south partnership.

However, Marbury didn't believe Qin Fei's kindness at all.

He directly rejected Qin Fei.

Haha smiled and said, "Just as our Nets scouts don't work? Although I can't tell you what the goal of our Nets is, of course it doesn't matter if I tell you. You can't stop us from doing anything. Anyway, you don't have to worry about who you choose, we are already prepared."

After Qin Fei finished listening, he also smiled.

Although he groaned, he finally recommended it with some reluctance: "You can give proper consideration to the [-]-foot big center in China. It matches you very well."

Marbury raised his eyebrows and said nothing.

It is very normal for Marbury to come to Minnesota to participate in the election conference. In addition to the fact that the Nets won the No. [-] pick, the venue may also be a major factor that pushed him to come.

After all, Marbury also spent his rookie years in Minnesota.

Many NBA players are like this.

No matter how many teams wander in the league, there will always be a place in my heart for the original team.

Just like first love, the most memorable love is always the first love.

……

Qin Fei pushed open the door of the box.

In the VIP box, the uniform team of the Warriors was ready. Seeing Qin Fei's arrival, the general manager Rowell was the first to stand up to greet him. He was very enthusiastic.

Qin Fei was regarded as a guest of honor by Lowell.

Rowell himself knows what level he is. In last year's draft, including the subsequent transactions, many of them were meant by Qin Fei.

So if the Internet is going to award the honor of the best manager, Rowell will definitely vote for Qin Fei.

However, Qin Fei himself is also very knowledgeable. He told Rowell through his agent before that he will not participate too much in the team's construction.

Qin Fei has already vaguely expressed a meaning, that is to say, the current lineup of the Warriors is still very satisfactory.

So it's not about what to do in the draft.

It was Rowell himself who wanted to hear Qin Fei's thoughts.

After Qin Fei sat down, Rowell didn't hand over the list of his favorite players, but he said casually: "Qin Fei, I have good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"

Qin Fei: ...

When did Rowell start to like this kind of routine?
He thought for a while and replied, "Then let's tell the bad news first."

"The bad news is that I learned through my channels that the Heat are about to offer Bryan Grant a long-term maximum salary contract."

"Based on the current plan of the team, we will not offer Grant such a contract."

"So Bran Grant will most likely leave the team this summer."

After Qin Fei finished listening, his complexion didn't change much, and he sighed slightly in his heart.

This is also something that cannot be helped, and everyone's pursuit is different.

The pursuit of honor is part of a career, and so is the pursuit of a higher salary.

"What about the good news?" he asked.

Rowell took a sip of water and said with a smile: "The good news is that Grant is willing to sign first and then trade, leaving some assets for our team. We can get some good bargaining chips from teams willing to sign him. This is very helpful for our future development."

"Currently, if you sign first and then trade, it seems that the Heat can accept it."

When Qin Fei heard this, he immediately felt that the good news was not very good.

Who is Pat Riley, would he have such kindness?

At that time, don't be fooled by a bunch of rubbish contracts, and give money to people with a smile...

(End of this chapter)