Chapter 27 A big deal is coming! Who will meet at the top?
"The top scholar, the top scholar!"

At the same time, the on-site coach Zhang Weiping also transmitted the information in real time to the Tencent Sports live broadcast room far away in China.

"Wang Yan becoming the No. 2011 pick in the draft can only be described in one word: reasonable!"

"Wang Yan also became the second Chinese player in NBA history to be the No. 1 pick."

"The last player from China, Yao Ming, won the championship in CBA and then entered the NBA!"

"Before becoming the top pick, Wang Yan won the NCAA annual championship!"

And worth mentioning.

After the end of last season, Yao Ming officially announced that he would retire from the NBA.

And Yi Jianlian has not established a firm foothold in the NBA.

There is a possibility of leaving the NBA at any time.

In other words, there will most likely be no Chinese players in the new NBA season.

However, the appearance of Wang Yan made up for the regrets of the Chinese fans.

Next season.

Just look at Wang Yan and it's all over.

for the rest of the time.

Zhang Weiping enthusiastically introduced the city of Cleveland and the history of the Cavaliers to the fans.

of course.

Chinese fans must know what happened last summer.

After the little emperor James defected from Cleveland.

Ke Village has welcomed a new pride of heaven!

"I knew you would be the top scorer."

In the green room, Butler and Wang Yan hugged each other tightly and sent their blessings: "Although I teased you about going to a small city to play basketball, I was more envious and jealous."

Wang Yan also patted Butler on the back: "Remember what I said, you will be a superstar in the future."

The camera frequently recorded photos of Wang Yan and Butler hugging each other.

With the birth of this moment.

Marquette Brothers.

Officially parted ways!

"King, you beat me again."

After hugging Butler, Irving, who was beside Wang Yan, reached out and shook hands with Wang Yan again: "But I want to congratulate you, you really deserve it all."

Owen hesitated for a moment, but kept the rest of his words to himself.

You are at a higher level than everyone here.

After the finals, Irving did have this thought in his mind.

Wang Yan is stronger than him.

but.

Faced with difficulties and challenges, Master Wen always believed that he could overcome everything.

"It will be your turn soon."

Wang Yan said to Owen simply, "Let's meet at the top."

Soon Wang Yan was selected for the draft.

He quickly walked to the front of the stage, shook hands with David Stern and took a photo.

"Yao has earned respect in the NBA, but I hope you will accomplish more things that Yao couldn't do. Go and become a legend, young man."

David Ster looked at Wang Yan with eyes full of Mane.

This is the new cash cow of China!

After taking a photo with David Stern, Wang Yan stepped down to be interviewed by reporters, while Stern continued to host the draft.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, who hold the second pick, will make the second selection.

Soon the envelope was handed over, and David Stern showed no sign of being moved as he quickly read out the results.

"In the 2011 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Derrick Williams with the second pick."

"A 2-foot-04 forward from the University of Arizona."

……

The moment the results were announced, there was a burst of discussion at the scene.

The two favorites in the 2011 draft.

They are Wang Yan and Owen respectively.

The Timberwolves exceeded everyone's expectations by selecting Derrick Williams with the second pick.

"It's obvious that the Timberwolves want an inside player."

Just as Zhang Weiping said.

The reason why the Timberwolves did not choose Irving is simple.

The team already has golden boy Rubio and Jose Barea.

These two guards need to have the ball in their hands a lot.

If we get Irving, won’t he be able to steal the ball?

And what they want is:
Inside! Inside! Inside!!
The Timberwolves' top target is Wang Yan, and their second target is Derrick Williams, who was beaten by Wang Yan.

Besides, Derrick Williams was beaten by Wang Yan in college.

He is also invincible when looking at the inside.

And don't even mention this second pick.

The Timberwolves, who also hold the 20th pick in the first round, also want to select another center.

The 2-meter-tall Motiejunas is the candidate they want to take with the 13th pick.

"interesting."

Wang Yan in the backstage couldn't help but smile.

"In this case, the Cavaliers, who hold the third pick, should not miss Kyrie."

And at this moment.

The Cavaliers uniform staff was busy as they were about to make the selection.

"Mr. Manager, the Miami Heat has made an offer to us. They are willing to send Mario Chalmers + LeBron James in exchange for our Kyrie Irving and Wang Yan!"

as predicted.

The Heat are really willing to put James on the shelf.

However, the offer made Chris Grant look disdainful.

In this deal, the Cavaliers did not trade three things.

Wang Yan is an SSS-level item that is not for sale, and this is a no-change item.

Irving + Wade + Wang Yan + Bosh, this lineup has the potential to become a legend in the East, and this is the second choice not to make.

This third one does not change.

The renegade Krabby returns to Cleveland?
Is Cleveland a place where you, James, can come and go as you please?
Cleveland doesn't need the Son of Akron!

"What is the highest offer for trading Irving?"

Wang Yan is not for sale, and Irving is also very much liked by the Cavaliers management.

But Irving's non-trading degree is far lower than Wang Yan's.

So Chris Grant wanted to know how popular Irving was in the trade market.

"Kyrie Irving's value in the trade market is lower than Wang Yan's, but the Nuggets are very interested in him and are willing to offer Ty Lawson + Arron Afflalo."

Lawson averaged 16 points and 6.6 assists per game last season.

Afflalo also averaged 15 points per game last season.

Irving replaced a core backcourt + a capable wing.

Chris Grant simply shook his head and refused.

"Kyrie Irving is far more threatening than them. He will be a future All-Star. I want an All-Star player."

"If there is no satisfactory star to exchange for Kyrie, we will train our own."

Owen + Wang Yan.

Chris Grant thinks so.

This pair of combinations is definitely not simple.

Cleveland rises.

No problem at all!

"Wait, Mr. Manager, Utah has made a new offer that's worth a look."

. . .

When David Stern announced that the Cavaliers had begun their selection, more than three minutes had passed.

There was a smile on Owen's handsome face.

But beneath this smile, there was embarrassment.

Irving was not surprised to lose the competition for the top pick to Wang Yan.

Irving can also feel relieved that the Timberwolves did not select him with the second pick.

But the Cavaliers have hesitated for so long and have not made a choice.

Is it possible that Young Master Ou will fall out of the top three? ?
Can't you?
Impossible, right?
If he was selected by the Cavaliers with the third pick in the draft.

Owen was even quite happy in his heart.

Firstly, Tanhuaxiu’s equipment is equally impressive, and secondly, he can fight alongside Wang Yan.

Ever since the March Madness finals, Irving has developed a keen interest in Wang Yan.

Even sympathy for each other.

If only I could play in the same jersey as Wang Yan.

It could not be better!

Just when Irving was feeling nervous, a staff member handed the envelope to Stern.

Seeing this, Owen subconsciously sat up straight.

I waited anxiously for Stern's result to be announced. "In the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the third pick in the first round."

"A 1-meter-tall point guard from Duke University!"

call……

Owen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After a close call, we finally did not fall out of the top 3!

The next moment, a strong sense of excitement surged through my body.

Join forces with Wang Yan.

This couldn’t be a better outcome!

Soon Irving also walked to the stage and put on the Cavaliers' draft cap.

After stepping down, Owen couldn't wait to find Wang Yan.

“We agreed to meet at the top, but ended up being teammates.”

Owen and Wang Yan hugged and high-fived, revealing a row of snow-white teeth.

"It's a pity that you don't have the chance to take revenge on me." Wang Yan also laughed.

“We are adults now.”

Irving shrugged: "March Madness is a children's game, and the NBA is an adult world."

Good guy.

You are only 20 years old.

Just pretend to be an adult here.

He is indeed a great thinker and philosopher in the NBA.

"Anyway I'm excited to be working with you, Wang."

After the joke, Irving confessed to Wang Yan directly: "No one knows you better than me. Let's conquer the NBA together."

Wang Yan: "On the road to conquest, you and I will go together!"

The scene of two people fist bumping.

It was accurately captured by reporters on the scene.

After parting ways with Jimmy Butler.

Wang Yan welcomed a new friend.

Kyrie Irving!

So, this is the road to conquest for these two people.

Is it about to start?
At this time, Jimmy Butler on the court had a complicated expression.

No, I'm sorry.

How did your two opponents in the finals end up on the same team?

Monkey shit, it's amazing...

The draft continues.

The Utah Jazz, who held the fourth pick, selected center Enes Kanter from Turkey.

The Maple Leaf City Raptors chose the big white center Valanciunas from Lithuania.

The Wizards signed the Eighth Wise King Tristan Thompson.

The Kings selected Bismack Biyombo with the seventh pick.

And worth mentioning.

Among the first seven picks in the draft, there was only one backcourt player, Irving.

2011 can be called the year of center!
Jimmy Butler on the court was rubbing his hands nervously.

In fact, Butler's draft stock is not good.

In his previous life, he was picked by the Chicago Bulls with the 30th pick in the first round, which started Thibodeau's "True Life of a Slave".

In this life, he and Wang Yan won the March Madness championship, which made his draft stock rise, but he is still on the edge of the lottery.

Falling out of the lottery is not surprising.

As one name after another that was not his own was called out.

Butler also began to worry about his draft stock.

Brandon Knight, Kemba Walker, Fredette and Klay Thompson were successively selected by the Pistons, Bobcats, Bucks and Warriors.

The Utah Jazz used the 12th pick in the first round to read out the name that Butler had been waiting for for a long time.

"In the 2011 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Jimmy Butler with the 12th pick in the first round."

"2 meters tall, from Marquette University!"

David Stern's voice fell.

call……

Butler, whose name was called, let out the same sigh of relief as Irving.

Fortunately, I didn't fall out of the lottery zone.

Wang Yan in the backstage frowned slightly.

The time traveler's butterfly wings fluttered.

In fact, Butler's journey to the NBA can be described as quite tortuous.

If you take a wrong step, your life may take a completely different path.

If the first stop of his career was not Chicago, he had not been a slave under Tom Thibodeau, and he had not been entrusted with important tasks by Thibodeau in the playoffs when Rose was injured.

Butler obviously won't have as many opportunities to perform.

It is even more impossible to have the opportunity to become a team leader or an All-Star in a short period of time.

Wang Yan couldn't help but take a look at the Jazz's lineup for the new season.

Devin Harris + Jimmy Butler + Gordon Hayward + Paul Millsap + Al Jefferson.

At this stage, this lineup can only be described as average.

Ushered in a defensive strong point of Butler.

But it cannot change the team's overall perimeter defensive strength.

Devin Harris is basically a defensive sieve, and Hayward can only be regarded as a sieve with smaller eyes.

Butler alone cannot change the Jazz's defensive fundamentals.

"It seems that Jimmy's future path to becoming a god is a bit confusing..."

The draft continues.

Wang Yan focused on several names.

Leonard was still selected by the Pacers, but he will probably be traded to the Spurs soon.

Vucevic was taken down by the 76ers.

Iman Shumpert went to the New York Knicks.

What surprised Wang Yan was...

The Cavaliers hold the 32nd pick in the first round.

Passing Chandler Parsons, shooter Bertans, and Antoine Moore.

Chose Isaiah Thomas whose market value was extremely low!

That was the 175cm small cannon who was blocked by Wang Yan in his first career match.

However, he is very positive about this draft pick Wang Yan.

Of course, at this stage, Thomas is not considered to have the ability to start.

But there's absolutely nothing wrong with being a substitute.

Even a core contender for the best 6th man!
And after Antoine Moore was selected by the Celtics with the 55th pick in the second round.

The 2011 NBA Draft is about to come to an end.

David Stern walked onto the stage to give his final closing remarks.

At this time, all the young people have gathered backstage.

The whispering began.

"Damn it, you guys are actually teammates."

Butler felt uncomfortable when he saw Wang Yan and Irving exchanging glances with each other.

“Although I am neither the top scorer nor the runner-up, I feel like I have everything.”

Owen is in a very happy mood now.

Wang Yan is everything to him!
On the other hand, Butler.

She pouted her lips, looking disdainful.

What if you two get together?
Balotelli will meet you at the top in the future!

Break you two apart!
And just when the rookies had their own thoughts.

Just as David Stern was about to make his closing remarks.

A staff member walked quickly to the stage and handed an envelope to Stern.

Stern opened the envelope and his expression paused slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Just now, a deal happened at the draft!"

After a brief pause and attracting the attention of the entire audience, Stern spoke calmly.

"The two parties involved in the transaction are the Cleveland Cavaliers, who hold this year's No. 1 and No. 3 picks, and the Utah Jazz!"

hum!
As David Stern's voice came.

Kyrie Irving suddenly felt a loud bang above his head.

Especially considering that the Cavaliers hesitated for several minutes when choosing him.

Were you considering trading me at that time?
"KAI, I just heard that you have everything, chuckle."

Butler almost laughed out loud.

Owen could only look at Wang Yan innocently: "Oh no, Wang."

"We may really meet at the top..."

(End of this chapter)