Chapter 123： The 2011 NBA Draft

In addition to the Heat, the Spurs, Bulls, Mavericks, and Thunder have all sent Tang Tian trial invitations, but they were all rejected by Feigen.

Tang Tian got the Heat's draft commitment. Now he just has to wait for the draft to come.

The time turned around in late June. The 2011 NBA Draft will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Because Madison Square Garden Arena is being renovated, this year's draft conference has not been held at "Basketball Mecca".

On June 23, Tang Tian and Walker arrived in New Jersey one day in advance.

"Don, why did you refuse the trial training of those teams, I think your current draft market has fallen into the second round." When I met in New Jersey, Walker's first sentence was to ask about the trial.

"I've got the draft promise, so ..." Tang Tian said with a smile.

"Really? Which team?" Walker was curious to hear Tang Tian say.

"You will know by then." Tang Tian deliberately sold a pass.

"Well, I'm still worried about you, I have prepared a lucky jacket for you." Walker said, pulling open his suitcase and turning out a red jacket from inside.

There are two jackets in. The red one is particularly irritating. The large and small sizes should be customized.

"I like this." Tang Tian said as he took off his jacket and put it on his body.

Walker prepared so hard, he can not let go of his kindness.

Walker also wore his own one, and the two of them stood in front of the mirror. It really felt like two brothers.

"It will bring us good luck." Tang Tian said on the shoulder of Walker.

"Yes, yes." Walker nodded seriously.

On the second night, the Newark Prudential Center was already full, and fans from various teams across the United States gathered to await the annual event.

Also in the arena, there are rookies from all over the world, waiting for the call from the NBA. For most of them, this is a day of riches and dreams of reality.

Tang Tian and Walker arrived at the arena one hour before the start of the draft.

Walker entered the small green house, and his family also came to the scene, including Cajon and Feigen, who were sitting at Walker ’s small round table.

(Note: The rookie who is officially considered to have the potential to enter the lottery will be invited to a closed area directly in front of the draft. It has a small round table because it is similar to the drama lounge and is called a small green house. )

Tang Tian had a few words with them in the past, and then said hello to Thompson, and then sat in front of the audience.

Both sides of the scene on the front row are reserved for the scene, but the players who are not small green houses, so that they are easy to come to the stage when they are called.

Such an event will naturally include the presence of media reporters. In addition to the reporters of major sports TV stations shuttled around the draft station, the commentary on the right side of the main stage, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith of TNT, and Mike Bu of ESPN Lin and Reggie Miller are ready.

Both major sports media will broadcast the draft conference in real time.

Of course, on social media, the well-known Woj God and other journalists have also been ready to use speed to earn attention for their personal Twitter.

"Who do you think the Cavaliers will choose to be the No. 1 pick this year?" The draft hasn't started yet, Brin has asked, this is to start warming up for the draft.

"Kyrie Irving." Miller spoke first.

"Yes, Irving, after Barnes withdrew from the draft, he was basically the right candidate." Buckley also echoed.

"Kyrie Irving, the Cavaliers already have JJ Hickson, and they have a fifth overall pick this year. Tristan Thompson, who has soared recently in the draft, is also a very good power forward candidate. They do n’t necessarily have to ask Derek Williams. ”Smith ’s answer was also Irving, but he analyzed it more thoroughly.

"It seems that Irving is the top pick for all of us." Brin spread his hands. This is the first time that the four of them have such unanimous opinions.

Just when they chatted here, a booing sound of a mountain tsunami sounded on the scene, and Union President David Stern came out of the background.

This nearly seventy-year old man has taken over the position of the league president from O'Brien in 1984. It has been 27 years since he has been in and out of this stage more than 800 times.

"Good evening, gentlemen and ladies, welcome fans from all over the United States, as well as American fans watching on TNTV and Canadian fans watching on CBCTV. Welcome to the 2011 NBA Draft in the Prudential Center. Welcome to join us. , And some fans who are coming here, thank you for your presence. "

Familiar lines, a style that has not changed for more than 20 years, Tang Tian listened to the audience quite touched.

"Let's start next, the 2011 NBA's first overall pick came from the Cleveland Cavaliers, they have five minutes to make a decision."

After the opening remarks, Stern announced the first place.

Almost a month ago, the NBA lottery teams have completed the draw ceremony, and the final result is also released.

However, there is a slight difference from the previous results.

No. 1 overall pick still belongs to the Cleveland Cavaliers ~ www.novelhall.com ~ They used the first round pick from the Clippers to win this pick with a 0.5% probability.

No. 2 overall pick was not the Timberwolves like the previous life, but was lucky to be drawn by the Pistons.

The third overall pick is still in the Jazz.

The lottery draw is actually the top three picks, and the other picks are arranged in order from poor to good.

Five minutes later, Stern came out from the backstage again and announced the Cavaliers' final choice.

"The first pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers chose Kyrie Irving, a 1.91 point guard, from Duke University."

When Stern announced the final result, the cheers of Cavaliers fans sounded on the spot.

Irving has become the number one champion, but when the actual result is announced, they are still excited.

Thanks to the lucky hand of Nick, the son of boss Dan Gilbert, the Cavaliers found another cornerstone of the team after James.

Owen got up and hugged his family and friends, with a smile on his face came out of the staff of the Cavaliers hat, and then walked briskly towards the stage.

Walker had some envy in his eyes at this time. Know that in the second half against Duke, he suppressed Owen, but his talent still decided that Owen could become the champion.

Irving took a photo with Stern on stage.

Applause rang from the scene.

Tang Tian also reached out to applaud him. Judging from the reaction after Duke's loss, Irving was still pretty good.

After Irving, the second-placed Pistons, they also have 5 minutes to consider.

Tang Tian looked at the stage very curiously at this time, with a different order than the previous life. I don't know what choice the Pistons will eventually make.