anovelconsole Chapter 412 Jerry West
Chapter 412 Jerry West
Chapter 412 Jerry West
As some famous players in the previous life were selected by their respective teams one by one, in just one hour, all the lottery picks were selected by those teams!
Among them, the transaction between the Nuggets and the Knicks couldn't help but exclamation in the venue!
The Denver Nuggets sent power forwards Antonio McDyess and Frank Williams to the New York Knicks in exchange for Marcus Camby, Mark Jackson and Brazilian center Nene Hilario.
The occurrence of this transaction is a transaction of great significance for the Nuggets to gradually get out of the abyss!
Since the completion of McDyess' contract extension, the Nuggets have been in a half-dead situation, especially McDyess' injury, which is simply the biggest irony for the Nuggets manager!
Since returning to the Nuggets, even though McDyess can play well in the game, his constant injuries really annoy the Nuggets management!
Although the Marcus Camby they traded now is also a wounded person, after all, this deal with Nene's words, I don't know how much better it is!
"Finally something happened?" Bruce watched the draft scene on TV with a smile. Thinking of the situation of the Knicks afterwards, he couldn't help admiring the Nuggets' trade!
Subsequent drafts were carried out as in the previous life. When the last player in the first round was selected by the Kings, the first round selection came to an end!
"Phew, it's finally about to start!" Seeing that the first round was finally over, Mu Lin couldn't help cheering up!
In the second round of the draft, the league will basically arrange for a vice president to announce it, so after Stern finished the first round, he directly entered the waiting room.
The first pick in the second round should have belonged to the Warriors, because in Duncan's trade, this pick and the second round third pick from the Grizzlies were traded to the Spurs. The first to start is the Spurs!
With the first pick in the second round, the Spurs chose Steve Logan, followed by the Bulls, who chose Roger Mason.
After that, with a player selected, it was finally the Warriors' turn to choose a player with the 40th overall pick!
Before the draft, Bruce paid great attention to international players. In this year's draft, the one who attracted Bruce's attention was Luis Scola, an underrated power forward player!
However, as Mullin handed the note to the staff, the Warriors' choice couldn't help but surprise some people!
"Golden State Warriors have selected... the top shooter from Spain, Juan Carlos Navarro!!!"
When this name was called out by the vice president, there was a burst of exclamation in the venue!
With the Warriors' current players, they have become one of the teams with the most international players in the league!
Their lineup includes Andrei Kirilenko from Russia, Dirk Nowitzki from Germany and Manu Ginobili who is ready to join the NBA this season. If Duncan counts, they will There will be up to four international players next season!
Now they have chosen a short shooting guard who has performed super well in the international arena. Everyone is surprised by Bruce's choice!
Watching the vice president chanting Navarro's name on TV, Bruce couldn't help laughing!
Navarro was chosen because his skills and team spirit honed in Europe are very suitable for the Warriors' tactics and lineup.
Especially his unafraid of confrontation and tenacity, which is what Bruce appreciates so much!
Even if he will not enter the NBA for the time being, Bruce will hold his signing rights tightly in his hands!
Later, when the Jazz selected Jamal Sampson from the University of California, the son of the former Rockets star Ralph Sampson, Bruce couldn't help but think of the 2-meter-tall center who once CBA also had a not very smooth experience, I can't help but feel a little regretful for the superstar's son!
The second generation of NBA stars can perform extremely well, basically occupying a minority position, especially Jordan's two sons as an example, judging from the talents they have shown now, they really did not inherit the basketball talent of the basketball emperor. This has to be said to be a disappointing fact!
And as Sampson smiled and shook hands with the vice president and took pictures, it was finally the Warriors' turn to choose players again!
"The Warriors selected a power forward from Argentina, Luis Scola!!"
As the news that the Warriors selected Scola came out, all the fans and media at the scene felt a little weird!
Judging from the Warriors' two selections, their love for international players has reached a very surprising level!
Judging from the little information about the two in the United States, although they have shown very strong performances in their home leagues or international arenas, this is the most exciting world-class stage in the world. Once they have difficulty adapting to the NBA The rhythm and confrontation, or even life in the United States, then the Warriors' two selections will become a momentary joke, and it will have no effect at all!
"Bruce, have you reached such a state of enthusiasm for international players?" Even though Wilkens is extremely excited about the development of Nowitzki and others, after all, Europe will not have Nowitzki every year. Ki and Kirilenko came to bring a different impact to the NBA!
"Hehe, why don't we see what will happen in the future?" Bruce said playfully, and then turned off the TV!
The next day, with the end of the draft, the league will hold a short summer league for rookies and some undrafted rookies on July 7!
As for the two players selected by the Warriors, after the Warriors selected them, their agents sent faxes one after another, explaining the current situation of the two players and their decision not to join the Warriors for the time being!
Although Bruce was very clear about the final decision of the two, he still felt a little regretful after actually getting the two faxes!
"Hehe, continuing to exercise in Europe for a few years is also a very good choice!" Bruce whispered comfortingly, and then drove to Auckland Airport!
After the draft, a piece of news from the Lakers quickly caused a sensation in the entire league!
Accompanied by his agent and family members, Jerry West held a press conference in Los Angeles. He will not continue to serve as the general manager of the Lakers!
The announcement of this news made a large number of Lakers fans feel puzzled. If it weren't for Kupchak's performance, they would definitely block the door of Jerry Buss' house!
At the same time when he got the news, Bruce flew directly to Los Angeles by plane.
Before, because of Wilkens' advance notice, Bruce had already thought through how to negotiate with West during this period of time!
Because there is no good network in the NBA, after thinking about it, Bruce has been looking for a general manager who is suitable for the new basketball affairs of the Warriors!
Following Wilkens' announcement that day, Bruce suddenly had a plan to recruit West!
Walking out of the waiting hall, Bruce looked at the familiar picture, and couldn't help feeling deeply in his heart!
Every time he thought of the battle between the Warriors and the Lakers here, Bruce couldn't help being excited!
Now, after many days, I came back here again, but my mood is completely different!
Feeling emotional for a while, Bruce took a taxi directly to the western suburbs of Los Angeles, where West's home was located in a small farm!
"Jerry, have you really decided not to continue?" Jerry West's wife said to her husband with some regrets.
Hearing his wife's question, West's eyes suddenly flashed a hint of hesitation, because of some internal problems of the Lakers, he was tired of intrigue and even deliberate crowding out.
However, his love for basketball made him feel a little reluctant after making this difficult decision.
However, judging from the lack of good managers in the current NBA team, there are very few options!
For a moment, West suddenly froze on his wicker chair!
"Jingling!~"
A doorbell rang, and Mrs. West, who was about to say something, had to stop her consolation.
Standing outside the gate, looking at the pleasant scenery around him, Bruce couldn't help taking a deep breath!
"Crack!"
As the door opened, Bruce looked at the other person and said with a smile, "Mrs. West, hello, I'm the owner of the Golden State Warriors, Bruce Young!"
"Bruce??" Mrs. West looked at him in surprise, feeling very surprised for a moment!
"Sorry, maybe my visit was a bit abrupt, I hope you and Jerry don't mind!" Bruce said apologetically, standing there politely!
"Uh. It's nothing, you are welcome!" Mrs. West hesitated for a moment, thinking of her husband's current entanglement, she hurriedly let Bruce into the house!
Entering the house, Bruce couldn't help but secretly worried when he saw a lot of decorations about the Lakers around him!
Although he knew that after West resigned as the manager of the Lakers, he announced that he had joined the Grizzlies in a short period of time. Given his shallow relationship with West, he was really worried about recruitment!
Entering the living room, Mrs. West first poured Bruce a glass of water, and then went to greet her husband!
"Jerry, Mr. Bruce Yang has already been waiting in the reception room. I hope you won't be offended by inviting him into the room without your consent!" Mrs. West lifted Jerry West from the wicker chair with a smile. Pulled up, without worrying about making good claims for yourself!
"Bruce??" West said a little unexpectedly, then hesitated for a moment, and finally walked to the reception room!
Walking to the door of the reception room, looking at the smiling Bruce on the seat, West couldn't help but think of the kindness he gave him before!
"Hello, Mr. Jerry West, I hope you don't mind!" Bruce stood up very politely, waited for the other party to enter, and shook his hand with a smile!
"Hello, Bruce!" West shook hands with him lightly, then said with a smile, "Of course not, why don't we sit down and chat?"
"Very happy to!"
As the two sat down slowly, Mrs. West changed them to two cups of coffee and left with a smile!
Seeing Mrs. West gently close the door, Bruce took the lead and said, "Jerry, I am very sorry about the resignation!"
"Hehe, it's nothing!" West said indifferently, and then asked with some doubts and a hint of expectation: "Why are you here?"
"Jerry, you know I don't like to go around the corner!" Bruce said with a smile, then picked up his bag, found a copy of the Warriors' detailed information, and handed it to West: "Your experience, It is a link that we are very lacking. If you can join the Warriors, it will bring great benefits to both of us, so please consider it anyway!"
Subconsciously taking the information, West couldn't help being surprised by Bruce's confession.
Even though he once thought about returning to the league, after all, there is no team he likes in the end!
Now, Bruce's sudden visit not only brought him a great shock, but also caused a ripple of excitement in his heart!
(End of this chapter)