Legendary Basketball Tycoon

May 17, 1997, this day is destined to make the United States sleepless, without him, because this day is the day when the NBA's lottery draw is held in 1997, who will finally belong to Tim Duncan will be settled!

When Stern, the president of the league, announced the final ownership of the "No. 1 pick" on the podium, the Celtics' old Auerbach's eyes were dull and his heart was full of bitterness.

Because just now, Stern announced that the "No. 1 pick" was drawn by the Spurs, and the Celtics were the last one in the league last season, but in the end they actually got the "No. 1 pick"!

This obviously makes the old man unbearable. You must know that the Celtics have been silent for nearly four years in order to get Tim Duncan. It can be said that since Tim Duncan was promoted to college, the Celtics have completely treated the face of the rich. I lost it, and played badly for Tim Duncan every year. I was afraid that I missed Tim Duncan. But what is the result now? !

Needless to say, everyone in Boston prayed for the Celtics to win the "No. 1 pick" after the start of the lottery, but in the end they were given a "search lottery". Why did they feel so embarrassed? !

Not to mention how much you have to pay in exchange for this "No. 1 pick", it is very likely that the Celtics will not be able to slow down in five years, this is the most terrible!

Watching the lonely old man on TV, Bruce felt very unbearable. Auerbach did his best, but it was not as good as the sky. In the end, Popovich was as cheap as his previous life.

Didn’t you see Popovich dressed so coquettishly today? Look at what he did when Stern announced that the Spurs got the “No. 1 pick”, but Bruce can’t help but want to rush into the TV set across the ocean now. He paused, even too unbearable to look directly.

As for it, just for a Tim Duncan!

That is, Tim Duncan doesn't match the Han Chinese, and the Buddhist Duncan can't stand the turbulent and noisy environment in New York, otherwise Bruce will have a chance to fight.

In fact, even Popovich did not expect "happiness" to come so suddenly. You must know that the Spurs ranked fourth from the bottom in the league last season. If they want to draw the "No. 1 pick", the Spurs need enough luck.

In order to have good luck, he himself wore a denim tie today with a red chameleon and old iron spurs inlaid on the tie. This is provided by a fan named Spurs during the creative solicitation competition before the draw. Thank you for this tie. It is this tie that brought good luck and allowed the Spurs to draw this precious "No. 1 lottery"!

Now Popovich is so happy, he wants to return to San Antonio immediately and open a bottle of champagne with the team's owner Pete Holt to celebrate.

But he knows that once the lottery is over, there will be many team managements coming to him to talk about the "No. 1 pick" deal, so he can't run away for a while, and can only go back to San Antonio if these people are dealt with. .

Sure enough, as soon as the draw was over, the management of many teams came to the door, and Popovich was surrounded by people, and the old man Auerbach rushed to the front.

Of course, everyone knows how it turns out. This is a story. Anyway, the Spurs won the "No. 1 pick" in the 1997 NBA Draft. They must have Tim Duncan in the bag. The Celtics have no chance to be traded.

The lottery draw in 1997 was over. Except for the "Lucky Star" Spurs who won the No. 1 pick and the Celtics' "unlucky guy" who won the lottery, the other teams' positions have also been settled.

The first round ranking list of the 1997 draft is included:

1. San Antonio Spurs

2. Orlando Magic

3.Boston Celtics

4. Toronto Raptors

5. Denver Nuggets

6. New Jersey Nets

7. Golden State Warriors

8. Milwaukee Bucks

9. Kings of Sacramento

10.Indiana Pacers

11. Cleveland Cavaliers

12.Los Angeles Clippers

13. Washington Bullet

14. Phoenix Suns

15. Charlotte Hornets

16. Detroit Pistons

17.Minnesota Timberwolves

18. New York Han

19.Dallas Mavericks

20. Seattle Supersonics

21. Philadelphia 76ers

22. Portland Trail Blazers

23. Atlanta Hawks

24.Los Angeles Lakers

25. Houston Rockets

26.New York Knicks

27.Miami Heat

28. Utah Jazz

29.Chicago Bulls

It should be mentioned here that because the Hans ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference in the regular season last season, so that they are in the middle of the league rankings, the Hans can only get the 18th pick.

Of course, it’s not clear how the Hans got the No. 18 pick. Whether to trade or pick a rookie by themselves is a problem faced by the team’s management, and now the Hans’ management is in a state of chaos. stage.

So for a while, all the eyes of the United States were drawn away by the "No. 1 pick" drawn by the Spurs. Because the draft is not over for a day, the final belonging of Tim Duncan has always affected people's hearts, because everyone knows that there is no one. The result will change in the end.

They don't care what number other teams are drawn.

Bruce narrowed his eyes a little when he saw Han got the No. 18 pick.

"This pick is a bit interesting. It's not going to be lower. First of all, in the 1997 ranking of the top ten rookies, except for Bobby Jackson and Stephen Jackson, none of the rookies can be selected. As for the selection of players by position, it is even more. It's difficult."

"According to the team's lineup for next season, the small forward absolutely must be added, and the small forward in 1997 is really not flattered. The key is that I have nothing to do with this rookie except those who are famous I have the impression that it seems a bit uneconomical to randomly choose a pass with the 18th pick."

"This is really nerve-wracking!"

Bruce didn't expect this to be the result. The draft was like that, and the quality of rookies was not high.

Except for the other top four picks, as long as they can be traded for capable players, they can be traded. At this point, Bruce does not have to worry too much. After all, he also has a relationship with Toronto Raptors owner Larry Tower. Nebaum has a verbal agreement, and the rookie he wants will still be available.

The Raptors' fourth pick still has room for manipulation. Tracy McGrady can definitely be selected. As for whether to use as a starter or a substitute, it depends on the configuration of the Hans. After all, this There are a lot of people to go, and it depends on the location.

Of course, after the lottery is over, the draft will be followed by the draft. You must do your homework in advance.