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On June 2008, 6, the draft meeting in New York's Madison Square Garden Theater was held as scheduled. The draft picks are as follows:

first round:

1. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

2. Michael Beasley, Miami Heat

3. oj - Mayo Minnesota Timberwolves

4. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

5. Kevin Love, Memphis Grizzlies

6. Danilo Gallinari, New York Knicks

7. Eric Gordon, Los Angeles Clippers

8. Joe Alexander, Milwaukee Bucks

9. dj-Augustin Charlotte Bobcats

10. Brook Lopez, Brooklyn Nets

11. Jerry Bayless, Indiana Pacers

12. Jason Thompson, Sacramento Kings

13. Brandon Rush, Portland Trail Blazers

14. Anthony Randolph, Golden State Warriors

15. Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns

16. Marreese Speights, Philadelphia 76ers

17. Roy Hibbert, Toronto Raptors

18. JaVale McGee, Washington Wizards

19. jj - Hickson Cleveland Cavaliers

20. Alexis Akinsa Charlotte Bobcats

21. Ryan Anderson, New Jersey Nets

22. Courtney Lee Orlando Magic

23. Costa Koufos, Utah Jazz

24. Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder

25. Nicolas Batum, Houston Rockets

26. George Hill, San Antonio Spurs

27. Darrell Arthur, Charlotte Hornets

28. Dante Green, Memphis Grizzlies

29. dj-Wright Detroit Pistons

30. jr- Giddens Boston Celtics

second round:

31. Nikola Pekovic, Minnesota Timberwolves

32. Walter Sharp, Oklahoma City Thunder

33. Joey Dorsey, Portland Trail Blazers

34. Mario Chalmers, Minnesota Timberwolves

35. DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers

36. Omer Asik, Portland Trail Blazers

37. Luke Richard Mbah a Moute Milwaukee Bucks

38. Kyle Weaver Charlotte Bobcats

39. Sonny Weems Chicago Bulls

40. Chris Douglas Roberts, New Jersey Nets

41. Nathan Jawai, Indiana Pacers

42. Sean Singer Terry Sacramento Kings

43. Patrick Ewing Jr., Sacramento Kings

44. Ante Tomic, Utah Jazz

45. Goran Dragic San Antonio Spurs

46. ​​Trent Prystead, Seattle SuperSonics

47. Bill Walker, Washington Wizards

48. Malik Hairston, Phoenix Suns

49. Richard Hendricks, Golden State Warriors

50 Dewan Harding Seattle SuperSonics

51 Sean Foster Dallas Mavericks

52 Darnell Jackson Miami Heat

53 Tadiga Dragicevich Utah Jazz

54 Marty Lenning Houston Rockets

55. Mike Taylor, Portland Trail Blazers

56. Sasha Cowen, Seattle SuperSonics

57. James Gist San Antonio Spurs

58. Joe Crawford, Los Angeles Lakers

59. Deron Washington Detroit Pistons

60. Semih Eldon Boston Celtics

The Windy City Rose that Li Kang was familiar with in his previous life and the historical triple-double king appeared one after another. Li Kang suggested that the management trade to get Kevin Love, but the Lakers did not have enough bargaining chips to bid for the Grizzlies and were subsequently traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. .

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Rich Paul: "Boss, do you have any specific requirements for your next contract?"

Li Kang: "Aside from the Lakers, which other teams have talked to you?"

Rich Paul: "The Knicks and Warriors are interested in you. Their general managers have called to inquire one after another. New York and Golden State are looking forward to your arrival!"

Li Kang: "New York and Golden State? How about the contract they offered?"

Rich Paul: "The Knicks offer 4 million for 7500 years, the team's first core player status, and team options.

The Warriors offer 5 million for 9000 years, the status of the team's first core player, and player options. "

Li Kang: "Do you have any good suggestions?"

Rich Paul: "Boss, I hope you can seriously consider the Warriors' offer."

Li Kang: "Well, let's talk about it after we meet with the Lakers management."

Rich Paul instantly understood what he meant. The Lakers are still Li Kang's first choice, and he will not leave Los Angeles easily.

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The media in Los Angeles reported the next day that Li Kang decided to join the Golden State Warriors. The news instantly enveloped the entire Los Angeles. The fans couldn't believe that Li Kang would leave Los Angeles.

The management of the Lakers couldn't sit still for the first time. Lakers owner Jerry Buss called Li Kang himself and invited Li Kang and Rich Paul to dinner!

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In the evening, Li Kang and Rich Paul came to a high-end restaurant in Los Angeles. Jerry Buss, Kupchak and Zen Master waited anxiously for their arrival.

Mr. Ku: "Li, we hope you can stay in Los Angeles forever. We will try our best to meet your requirements."

Li Kang: "Well, of course I hope to stay with the Lakers all the time, but my goal is not just to win a championship, I want to win more championships!"

Zen master: "Lee, your idea coincides with ours. Forming a Lakers dynasty is our ultimate goal!"

Bass: "Lee, for the past two years, you have followed Kobe as the second core of the team. When Kobe retires from the court, the Lakers will be your team and complete the inheritance of the history of the Lakers."

Li Kang: "The legacy of the boss, the glory of the Lakers, Los Angeles will always be my home!"

Mr. Ku: "We want to renew your contract with 5 million for 9000 years, and at the same time, you have the right to veto the transaction!"

Then Li Kang asked Rich Paul to discuss the details of the contract with Mr. Ku.

In the end, Rich Paul finalized Li Kang's contract extension, a 5-year $1 million renewal with the Lakers, plus the right to veto the transaction.

Li Kang called Kobe immediately

Li Kang: "Boss, I decided to renew my contract with the Lakers for 5 years and 1 million. We can build a Lakers dynasty together!"

Kobe: "This time the Lakers management is very wise, let us work together!"

Li Kang: "Well, I plan to go back to China for the Olympics tomorrow, see you at the Yanjing Olympics!"

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On July 2008, 7, when the NBA free market started, the Lakers immediately announced that Li Kang would renew his contract with 1 million for 5 years. The major media were in an uproar. The management of other teams thought that the Lakers were crazy. Not worth 1 years max salary.

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All of this seems to have nothing to do with Li Kang, because he boarded the plane back to China, see you at the Yanjing Olympics!