I am so Accurate

The one-on-one confrontation is over, followed by three-on-three and five-on-five.

Yao Ming's performance is better than one-on-one.

However, Brown also performed well at this stage, showing his rebounding and defensive abilities.

After the trial training ended, Jordan chatted with Brown and Yao Ming respectively.

"Mr. Jordan, if you take me with the first pick, I will never let you down, and I will beat you."

Kwame Brown said that classic line to Jordan.

Jordan was slightly surprised, but he smiled immediately.

You see, what a pious, self-conscious, and ambitious child, he is still so young.

He couldn't help but pat Brown on the shoulder.

Yao Ming and Jordan are relatively poor in chatting, because his English is not good enough, and they need an interpreter to communicate.

But in the end, Mr. Qiao reached out and patted Yao Ming's shoulder.

Sun Hao was watching from not far away. To be honest, Yao Ming beat Brown, just like he beat everyone else in Chicago.

Theoretically speaking, the probability of him being elected as the No. 1 pick will become very high.

But Jordan's reaction is really a bit puzzling.

After all, Klaus of the Bulls has experience because of his experience, but Jordan can't figure it out.

"Dayao, what did Jordan talk to you about?"

When the trial training was over and he was walking out with Yao Ming, Sun Hao couldn't help being curious.

"I didn't say anything, I just asked about some things about playing in my country, oh yes, I also asked about my diet."

Sun Hao didn't have a clue after listening.

Jordan's mind, sometimes you really can't figure it out or guess it.

It seems that we really have to wait until the day of the draft to find out.

Sun Hao's training continued in an orderly manner. After mastering the training methods, he no longer needed to train with Jordan.

There is a ratio of 1 to 3 in the system, and it is much more beautiful to train.

But at this moment, there was a very interesting rumor.

There were rumors that Kwame Brown wanted to withdraw from the draft, but he finally gave up under the dissuasion of his agent.

The rumors before the draft are true or false, this news may be true, or it may just be suppressed by competitors.

Time keeps passing, and the draft is getting closer and closer.

The day before the draft, ESPN also announced the final draft predictions.

First pick, Wizards: Kwame Brown;

Second pick, Bulls: Tyson Chandler;

Third pick, Clippers: Yao Ming;

Fourth pick: Warriors: Eddie Curry;

Fifth pick, Grizzlies: Pau Gasol;

Sixth pick, Hawks: Jason Richardson;

Seventh pick, Nets: Shane Battier;

...

This ranking has not changed much from the previous one.

Yao Ming, still ranked third, is predicted to be picked up by the Clippers.

This calm looks more like the calm before the storm.

The time came to June 27 in a blink of an eye, and the 2001 NBA Draft will be held at Madison Square Garden.

In the hotel, Yao Ming, who arrived one day earlier, was trying to dress himself up.

Unlike in history, Yao Ming will officially appear on the draft scene.

Moreover, Yao Ming's name was impressively listed in the small green house list announced by the NBA.

Including Yao Ming's parents, Li Qiuping, his mentor in the Shanghai team, and members of Yao's team also arrived in New York ahead of schedule.

No matter what pick Yao Ming is selected in the end, this will be a historic moment for Chinese players.

Yao Ming's mother is still arranging Yao Ming's suit.

Sun Hao stood at the door and watched. He suddenly remembered that he had experienced similar things during the draft last year.

Sure enough, parents all over the world are the same.

After tidying up, the group took a car to Madison Square Garden.

Zhang Weiping and Su Qun were already waiting there.

"Hey, Yao Ming, I have a red flag here, you'll be stuck in your suit later, when you get on stage..."

Zhang Weiping is really, this is an assembly line operation.

Yao Ming took the national flag, but did not follow what Zhang Weiping said, but stuck it directly on his chest.

The approach is very Yao Ming, and it looks very domineering.

The draft has not yet started, when Jordan came in, the crowd cheered.

The Wizards hold the No. 1 pick, and Jordan may come back. Related topics have been discussed in the forum.

Journalists will naturally not miss such an opportunity.

I took the opportunity of Jordan's appearance, and went up to ask.

Who will the Wizards choose this year, and whether they will come back.

Jordan avoided talking about the draft.

But when it came to the question of comeback, his answer made everyone around him excited.

"There's a 50 percent chance of my comeback."

This answer is like dropping a blockbuster before the draft.

You must know that Jordan's answer last time was 90% not to come back, that is, 10% possible comeback, but in a blink of an eye it has become 50% likely to come back!

The probability of increasing in this instant is unrealistic if you want people to guess!

It can even be said that Jordan is implying that he is coming back, and everyone should be prepared!

Everyone was discussing, which also attracted the attention of a group of people in the small green house.

Both Sun Hao and Yao Ming turned their heads unconsciously.

But because of the distance, I don't know what happened there.

Yao Ming turned his head and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"Relax, keep two and fight for one."

Sun Hao said and patted Yao Ming on the shoulder.

Compared with himself last year, Yao Ming's draft has been much more stable.

Of course, he also knows that anything is possible before the draft is over.

He didn't want Yao Ming to be like him. After being selected, Duffy also said "Yao, you have been traded".

At this moment, there were bursts of boos at the scene.

Stern, come out.

"Gentlemen and ladies, welcome to..."

Stern smiled and waited for the boos to fall, and then began the opening remarks of the annual draft.

Yao Ming looked really nervous at this moment, rubbing his hands back and forth under the table.

And he picked up the "oral liquid" bottle in front of him to drink water from time to time.

These are all natural manifestations of people under stress.

Taking advantage of Stern's time to read his lines, Sun Hao also turned his head to look at the reactions of other people in the small green room.

In fact, everyone's expressions are similar, all young faces are full of youthfulness, waiting for the call of the NBA.

Participating in the draft as a bystander is indeed a different experience for Sun Hao.

Speaking of which, he didn't enter the small green room last year, but this year he came in as a player's relatives and friends...

And what makes him curious is that because of Yao Ming's joining, there will definitely be someone who will fall out of the lottery in history, and he doesn't know which unlucky person it will be.

...

Wizards draft office.

Team owner Pauline, president of operations Jordan, general manager Wes Anseld, including the team's new coach Collins, and some others on the draft team are all included.

In fact, the draft is really a huge project.

Even until the second before a decision is made, any possibility exists.

Anseld hung up the phone in his hand, and then said a word.

"The Houston team raised the price, and they are willing to send this year's 13th pick again."

After saying this, there was another discussion in the draft room.

The Wizards got the No. 1 pick. In a big draft year, it is normal for someone to get it from a trade.

Houston is one of the most enthusiastic teams.

In order to get this year's No. 1 pick, they have been willing to pay Francis as a bargaining chip.

Now the No. 13 pick has been added.

It's really heartwarming.

You must know that Francis was the second pick in the 1999 draft, and he belongs to the kind of quasi-All-Star player who has already played.

If you add a lottery pick in the draft year, this deal will have to be weighed by individuals.

"Who the hell is worth the price those guys in Houston paid?"

Pauline couldn't help but speak.

Because of Olajuwon, the league still has a deep memory of the Houston team.

Time has passed, and the Houston team is now all in decline, leaving only memories and emotions.

But it seems that they have found the "new key" to rise again.

There was a silence in the draft room.

No one knows who that guy is, or Kwame Brown, or Chandler, or Yao Ming, Gasol, Curry, no one knows.

Because it is impossible for the Houston team to talk to them.

"Michael, you make up your mind."

Pauline spoke.

He is relying on Jordan for the new season, including the head coach of the team who was hired by Jordan.

The draft is naturally based on his opinion.

"Turn them down, if someone deserves their fanfare, then I'm right."

The god of basketball is the god of basketball, and he never forgets to pretend to be aggressive when he says a word casually.

"Hey~"

Just then there was a knock on the door.

Over there, Stern's lines have been finished, and the Wizards, as the first pick, have to make their choice.

In the small draft room, a heated discussion started.

Jordan held his forehead with his hand and pressed it gently.

He also has two villains fighting fiercely in his mind now.

At the end of the discussion, there was not much time left, and it still depended on Jordan's idea.

Jordan said a name, and Anseld was going to write it.

But immediately Jordan changed his name again.

The basketball god showed a rare hesitation.

"Michael, are you sure?"

Anseld was afraid that Jordan would change his mind again, so he confirmed it again.

Jordan thought for a while and nodded, indicating that he would not change it anymore.

...

Stern, once again walked from behind the scenes to the front of the stage.

In his hand, he held the envelope containing the final selection results of the Wizards.

For a moment, everyone in the small green house looked at the stage.

Although the result of the No. 1 pick will most likely be born among those popular rookies, who doesn't want to get a surprise?

Of course, the most nervous ones are those top picks, who were also invited by the Wizards to participate in the trial training.

Kwame Brown, Chandler, Yao Ming.

Sun Hao stretched out his hand, and if it was Yi Jianlian, he probably would have touched his head, but Yao Ming, he patted the latter's shoulder again, signaling him not to be too nervous.

"The first pick in the first round of the NBA in 2001, the Washington Wizards chose..."

Stern opened the envelope and paused when he read the result.

The scene also fell into silence.

Sun Hao can feel that Kwame Brown has stretched his neck to the longest, and a little longer can be compared to Chris Bosh.

"Yao Ming, a 2.26-meter center forward, is from China."

When Stern announced the final result, instead of cheers, there was a commotion.

Yao Ming, a player who had never appeared in the eyes of American fans in the past year, unexpectedly overwhelmed several popular players and became the No. 1 pick in the NBA in 2001!

This is really unexpected!

Not to mention that the fans were unexpected, neither Yao Ming nor Kwame Brown reacted.

Especially Brown, I can see that his mood is extremely depressed for a moment, and even the circles of his eyes have begun to turn red.

On the other hand, Yao Ming, after a moment of surprise, took a long breath to vent the tension in his heart, and then stood up.

Around him, his parents, Li Qiuping, including Sun Hao also stood up.

Yao Ming hugged them one by one.

Including Sun Hao.

"Excellent!"

Sun Hao patted Yao Ming's shoulder again, he was also the one who was smiling and happy.

To be honest, he was just trying to help Yao Ming fight for it, but he didn't expect Yao Ming to finally do it.

Just like Yao Ming said during the trial training, they seem to be not very strong.

Yao Ming was able to get the No. 1 lottery because of his hard power.

After hugging and sitting down, Sun Hao's cell phone rang.

"Boy, I hope your Chinese companion can be as good as you."

Sun Hao picked it up and saw that it was from Jordan.

Sun Hao was taken aback when he saw this, and then couldn't help laughing.

How much this choice has something to do with yourself.

"Michael, after a few years, you have one more thing to brag about."

Sun Hao replied.

This time, it's reasonable and decent. You don't have to think about knowing that Jordan on the other end of the phone will definitely smile at this time.

"Yao Ming! He is the champion! The first in Chinese history! He is also the first overseas champion who has nothing to do with the United States!"

In the broadcast booth, Zhang Weiping was so excited that he forgot how to speak.

The first overseas No. 1 pick in NBA history was the 1978 draft. The No. 1 pick at the time was Klay Thompson's father, Mitchell Thompson.

After that, Olajuwon, Ewing, and Duncan all played outstanding careers.

The only one that performed poorly was the last Olowokandi, a well-known parallel importer.

But these people are not American citizens, and they became American citizens later, or they are from the surrounding areas of the United States.

But Yao Ming, as Zhang Weiping said, is the only pure overseas champion.

This is definitely a historic moment!

"Sun Hao and Yao Ming, there is hope for the future of Chinese basketball!"

Su Qun choked up while speaking.

At this moment, hundreds of millions of domestic fans are also cheering in front of the TV.

Because of Sun Hao, the domestic basketball fan base has grown rapidly, and when Yao Ming was elected the No. 1 pick, this is definitely another shot in the arm.

Not to mention how the next Olympic Games will be, the upcoming Asian Championships is enough to make people greedy!

That was the first time Sun Hao and Yao Ming played together!