Chapter 66 Draft
Until early June, everything came to an end.

Tony is going to participate in the tryout, and Lin Yu is also preparing to start his vacation, so the training camp comes to a temporary end.

In early July, Lin Yu will return to China with Yao Ming to participate in the men's basketball training camp and will participate in the Olympics in August.

If June isn’t to be called Lin Yu’s last vacation, then it’s basically the end of it.

At this time, Lin Yu also brought his parents to Meili's home.

As the undisputed top pick, Lin Yu can naturally enter the green room.

The green room is a special term in American sports draft.

In the NBA draft, players who receive official invitations to enter the draft green room are generally selected through voting by NBA team general managers.

The final decision will be made by league vice president Stu Jackson based on the league's information on the selection intentions of teams holding high picks before the draft.

Players who enter the green room can be accompanied by relatives and friends at the draft.

Before the talent show began, Lin Yu planned to take his parents, who were traveling abroad for the first time, on a trip to Meilijia.

Coach Zhang also started contacting Lin Yu early on.

Yao Ming was not present during the draft.

Lin Yu is the first Chinese player to truly enter the green room draft, so Coach Zhang will also broadcast the entire process live.

After having a good time with my parents.

6 month 24 day.

Lin Yu and his parents boarded a plane to the Knicks.

This year's draft will still be held at Madison Square Garden as usual.

The NBA has already booked hotels for all the rookies, which naturally does not include their families.

After a night's rest, Lin Yu changed into the suit he had prepared in advance and walked into Madison Square Garden with his parents.

After Lin Yu arrived, he was arranged by the staff to stay in the small green house.

Lin Yu’s desk was very close to the stage, just below it.

After Lin Yu sat down, the staff kindly explained to him the process of the talent show and the location of the bathroom.

Sitting at the table next to Lin Yu was Emeka Okafor's family.

When Okafor saw Lin Yu sitting next to him, his face instantly turned dark.

After all, Lin Yu defeated the Huskies team over his head!
What made Okafor even more uncomfortable was that he became a background board again.

Before the draft begins, player highlights will be played on the big screen in the center of the stage.

The first one played was naturally Lin Yu’s.

Dunk over David Harrison.

Tomahawk slam dunk during fast break.

And in the finals against Okafor, he made the buzzer-beater!
Fortunately, Okafor has a strong tolerance, otherwise he would have started to greet the staff members and their families.
After the highlights were played, Stern also walked out from behind the scenes.

Shhh!!

When they met the president, the fans of Madison Square Garden welcomed him with their special welcome.

Stern had long been accustomed to the boos, and waited for the boos to fade away.

After Stern read an opening speech, he announced the owner of the first pick.

"In 2004, the first round of the NBA draft belonged to the Boston Celtics, and they had five minutes to think."

After Stern finished speaking, he glanced at Lin Yu in the audience, then turned and walked backstage.

Everyone knows that this is just a formality.

The Celtics will only choose Lin Yu!

Coach Zhang, who was broadcasting live on the spot, also became excited at this time.

"Our China's second number one pick is about to be born!" Two minutes later, Stern walked out with a smile.

"In 2004, at the NBA Draft, with the first pick in the first round, the Boston Celtics selected Lin Yu, a 2-meter forward from the University of Oklahoma!"

When Stern finished speaking, cheers and applause from the audience surged like a tide.

At this time, the system prompt sound also sounded, but Lin Yu didn't have time to pay attention to it.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the achievement! Entering the NBA as the top pick! ]

Under the spotlight.

Lin Yu took the hat handed over by the staff and walked to the stage to shake hands with Stern.

Click!

Countless flashes of light went off, recording this moment.

Stern also said to Lin Yu at this time: "Congratulations, Lin! I am looking forward to your performance in the NBA! I also hope that you will not regret your decision!"

Stern now felt that Lin Yu in front of him was not just a person, but a huge market.

He just has an idea now.

The Chinese market has been completely opened up!
"I am also looking forward to my professional career in the NBA!" Lin Yu responded with a smile.

Coach Zhang was also very excited when he saw Lin Yu become the top scorer.

"After Yao Ming, China has another NBA No. 1 pick!"

"With Lin Yu and Yao Ming in the men's basketball team, I believe we can create new history in the future!"

The Chinese fans in front of the TV were also very excited at this time.

"A team with two No. 1 picks! In terms of talent, the men's basketball team is definitely second only to the Dream Team in the world!"

"I don't think we need to wait until the future. Lin Yu is already very strong. He might even make it to the quarterfinals in the Athens Olympics."

"Be bold, with two No. 1 picks, we have a chance of winning a medal, let alone the quarterfinals!"

"..."

In the box.

When the cardinal saw Lin Yu wearing the Celtics hat, a smile appeared on his face.

Because he knew that the Celtics' revival was already halfway complete.

And then it all depends on this summer!

The finals ended more than 10 days ago.

The Lakers F4 was swept by the Pistons' five gentlemen.

Coupled with the conflict between Kobe and Shark, the disintegration of the Lakers is inevitable.

Now the Cardinal not only wants to get Lin Yu, but also wants to dig a superstar from the Lakers!
"In 2004, at the NBA Draft, with the second pick in the first round, the Orlando Magic selected Dwight Howard, a 2-meter forward from Southwest Christian Academy in Atlanta!"

Looking at Dwight Howard with a smile on his face, he put on the magic hat.

McGrady knew his Magic career was coming to an end.

Just like he told Lin Yu, he didn't want to wait for Dwight Howard to grow up.

Since Lin Yu could not be selected, McGrady discussed with the Magic management and the result was that he would stay if Emeka Okafor was selected.

Now the Magic management has obviously made a decision.

"In 2004, at the NBA Draft, with the third pick in the first round, Charlotte selected Emeka Okafor, a 2-meter center from the University of Connecticut!"

Just like the original history, Boss Joe traded the Bobcats' draft pick for the Clippers' draft pick and selected Okafor.

Ben Gordon was selected by the Bulls with the fourth pick in the first round.

The Clippers' Lord Baylor selected Shaun Livingston with the fifth pick in the first round.

(End of this chapter)