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Gobert and Adams.

Zuo Li really had a headache for a while before the draft.

But in the end, the Knicks chose Adams with the No. 12 pick.

In his previous life, compared with Gobert, Adams was actually not that good.

Gobert has many of the best defensive players in the world, but Adams has no personal honors to show off.

However, everything should not be taken at face value. Compared with Gobert, Adams still has his own advantages.

The first is naturally the physical and technical characteristics.

This center, nicknamed "Aquaman" by fans because of his appearance, is a model of a blue-collar center.

He is 211 centimeters tall and weighs 125 kilograms.At the same time, he has outstanding height and athleticism, with big, soft hands, strong arms, and broad shoulders.He is full of energy on the playing field, has the work enthusiasm and attitude of a blue-collar worker, is full of motivation, is not afraid of competition, and has outstanding shot-blocking ability. Even if he is out of position, he can block shots with his height.At the same time, he can also end the offense through pick-and-rolls; his disadvantage is that he has no shooting and low-post abilities, and offensive rebounds are stronger than defensive rebounds.

But these shortcomings are nothing to the Knicks.

The Knicks don't need him to attack, as long as he can eat the cake. At the same time, his physical fitness and defensive ability are what the Knicks value.

Of course, Gobert may have these and can do them very well, but Adams's professional attitude and brain are much better than Gobert's.

The first thing is of course loyalty. Zuo Li still remembers the Thunder in 17, not only the triple-double averaged by Westbrook, but also the assist center developed by Adams.

Without Adams as a bodyguard, Westbrook's triple-double is really not an honor.

These characteristics of his basically fit perfectly with the Knicks, so even though they knew that his overall level was not as good as Gobert, the Knicks still chose him.

In this way, "Birdman" Anderson's vacancy has been perfectly filled.

As for position three...

To be honest, Zuo Li also wants to find gold in the draft. However, the 13 draft is the most abstract one in the past ten years. You will know what the Cavaliers, who have the No. [-] pick, picked.

When rearranged in later generations, Adams would be in the top five. If not for Antetokounmpo's support, this draft would be enough to compete for the worst draft in NBA history.

Yes, the best in this class is naturally Antetokounmpo, and he was still selected by the Bucks with the 15th overall pick.

But the difference is that he was discovered by Zuo Li four years ago and signed with Zuo Li's agency early. In this draft, he was on the draft stage wearing Zuo Li's second generation.

Counting Zuo Li, Curry, Cousins, Davis...

At present, Zuoli's brokerage company has unrivaled talent and development prospects.

Far away.

At present, the best defensive three positions in the league have basically been selected. In addition, the Knicks have Danny Green and Klay Thompson, two high-quality 3Ds who can swing at the second and third positions, so the Knicks have not Be in a hurry to trade.

On September 9, Zuo Li also met new player Adams on the team.

"Hello, boss... I'm Adams, from New Zealand..."

When they met for the first time, Adams gave Zuo Li the impression of a somewhat shy big man. His dull smile was in sharp contrast to his muscular image.

Zuo Li was very satisfied. This kind of guy is what the Knicks need. If it were Gobert, Zuo Li would probably have to waste some energy to subdue him, and he would have to worry about his brain getting sick at any time. He would be too tired.

It’s still as good as this!

"I'm Zuo Li. These people are all members of our old team. Let's get to know each other later."

"You are good brothers when you come here. We don't bully newcomers in our locker room. Relax, you will quickly integrate into the team."

"You know, our requirements are very high and we can't slack off. This is the only requirement."

"Championship! We have won four consecutive championships, but it is not the end. Every time we start, we must go to the end! Work hard, Saonian, the future is promising."

Zuo Li smiled and patted Adams on the shoulder, and told him some of the Knicks' requirements.

"Hmm!" Adams pecked the rice.

When he came to the Knicks, he felt like he had been hit by lady luck.Who doesn't know that this is a paradise for rookies. Look at the rookies who came before, who is not a champion? Even Curry has four, Barkley is crying!

He knows how many veterans in the league want to come to the Knicks. Look at Nash, who has realized his dream at the age of 37, and even has a chance to win consecutive championships at the age of 38!

what is this?

This is a dream!

I am willing to come here even if I earn less!

What's more, the Knicks are not short of money at all. Look at the contract extensions of Zuo Li, Curry, David Lee and others, none of them are first-rate.

More importantly, there is Zuo Li, an awesome basketball player and a super rich man.

Look at little Ewing, who has gained both fame and fortune after playing for four years. Now that he can't play in the league, he can still sign with Zuo Li's company and go to the CBA to find gold.

Therefore, Adams was prepared before he came.

He has secured this thigh!

So, a few days later, the painting style became...

"Boss! Drink water!"

"Boss, I'll block the spot and you can grab the rebound!"

"Boss, do you think it's okay for me to block my position like this? If not, I'll stand farther away!"

"Boss, drink water. It's a specialty of New Zealand. It will definitely build muscle and reduce fat! I've already sent you the formula!"

……

"Let me go, what is this guy's background..."

David Li's mouth twitched when he saw this scene.

Originally, he thought that little Ewing was already invincible, but he didn't expect that every mountain would be higher than the next.

This seemingly honest guy is actually better at licking than him! ! !

Isn’t this a ruthless act?

"It's just that... you've grown so big, you're actually a bitch!" Curry was also very depressed. He felt that his status had been challenged.

"Oh, I'm ashamed to be with him..." Beverly looked disdainful.

Dude relies on strength!

Not to flatter!

But the next second...

"Boss, try what I brought. My girlfriend cooked it herself! She learned the techniques from Cantonese people in China! It's absolutely authentic!"

Beverly appeared in a flash and came to Zuo Li with a cup, his expression extremely flattering.

Curry, David Lee: "..."

……

D'Antoni and Nash looked at this scene with a smile. Now Nash is slowly starting to learn to be a coach from D'Antoni.

There are still two years left on the contract, and he hopes to join D'Antoni's coaching staff after retiring.

He likes it here, and the Knicks make him feel so deeply.

The roster for the new season has basically been determined.

Zuo Li, David Lee, Curry, Klay Thompson, Dream Green, Adams, Danny Green, Steve Nash, Lou Williams, and Beverley will be the core lineup of the new season.

There are two others who will strike gold in the free market.

Zuo Li prefers veterans. After all, the Knicks' current age structure is still relatively young, and they still need a few veterans to hold the line.