Chapter 28: Dawn in Cleveland! A game that makes the NBA tremble!

"what?!"

“There’s actually a deal!”

"It's too sudden!"

There are endless cases of players being traded during the draft.

No one is not looking forward to the content of the transaction.

This involves the Cavaliers, who have the No. 1 and No. 3 picks.

Even if he is not the No. 1 pick, Kyrie Irving's future is still exciting.

As Irving listened nervously, David Stern gave a barely noticeable smile.

The contents of the transaction were then read out.

"The Cleveland Cavaliers sent Daniel Gibson + Anthony Parker + Ramon Sessions."

"The Utah Jazz sent this year's draft pick, No. 12, Jimmy Butler and Raja Bell."

After a moment of silence, Kyrie Irving let out a long sigh.

no……

That's it?

After all this time, neither Wang Yan nor Irving were traded.

David Stern's previous suspense was followed by a big split.

Especially Irving.

But I was pretty scared.

After hearing the details of the transaction, Jimmy Butler was stunned for a moment, then looked at Wang Yan with an incredible look in his eyes.

"Wang, did I hear you right?"

Butler's voice was so excited that it even trembled: "I was traded to Cleveland. We are really going to renew our relationship!"

"It looks like this."

Wang Yan patted Butler on the shoulder: "We are together again."

"And of course KAI!"

The camera once again captured the bravery of Wang Yan, Irving and Butler.

These three young men staged a peak battle in the March Madness finals.

After a month.

They actually play for the same team in the NBA.

"What a coincidence! These three were rivals in the college finals, but now they are teammates in the NBA."

"But this shouldn't be a coincidence. The Cavaliers must have already thought about the operation of the draft at that time."

"They were probably destined to be NBA teammates during the three-game series."

Just like the narrator said.

The combination of Wang Yan + Irving + Butler.

The Cavaliers had their beginnings a month or even months ago.

As for Butler's trade.

There is actually no need for much discussion.

It's all exchanges between role players.

Daniel Gibson is the Cavaliers' most accurate player for three-pointers, with a three-point shooting percentage of 42% last season. He was traded to the Jazz along with Anthony Parker to strengthen the Jazz's outside attack points.

Ramon Sessions' role is to serve as a substitute for Devin Harris, and his main task is defense and organization.

As for the Cavaliers' goal, it is very simple.

I just want Butler.

Want Wang Yan and Butler to reunite.

It's that simple!
As for Raja Bell, who is already 36 years old, it is purely to balance the deal.

…………

soon.

At the call of the on-site staff, all the boys who participated in the 2011 draft took a group photo.

After the photo shoot.

The Cavaliers uniform team members who walked out of the room were quickly surrounded by reporters.

"I can't understand why anyone would offer me Wang Yan."

The Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant's mouth curved into a victory arc.

"We will never miss Wang Yan."

"Just like Houston and Portland shouldn't have missed Michael Jordan in '84!
Good guy.

This is like bringing out the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers from the 84 draft and ruthlessly whipping them.

"Of course, we already had an idea for the lineup of Wang Yan + Kyrie Irving + Jimmy Butler."

“This is a brand new beginning, and we are confident that we will create an even more wonderful 8 years!”

A more exciting 8 years!
Thinking back to 8 years ago.

It was also here that Cleveland selected the son of Akron with the first pick in the first round.

LeBron James.

In 8 years, James did leave a wonderful and indelible mark on the Cavaliers, but the ending between the Cavaliers and James was full of pain.

and so.

Forget LeBron James, forget the Akron traitor.

New light has appeared, how can we be stuck in the past?

Wang Yan + Irving + Butler.

This group of Cleveland's three young players.

It is a ray of light that illuminates Cleveland!

"Manager Chris, since you have already determined the future development direction of the team, how will you polish and strengthen this lineup?"

no doubt.

Wang Yan, Irving, Butler.

All three will be starters in the new season.

The Cavaliers will undergo a drastic reform.

It is not impossible to replace all five starting players.

However, in response to the reporter's indirect questions, Chris Grant's answer was.

No comment.

"Of course I have a next step planned, but I won't tell you."

joke.

How could he reveal all his ideas about team building to reporters?

but.

Of course, winning the championship cannot rely on just these three rookies.

Even getting out of the star-studded Eastern Conference is a problem.

So the team continues to strengthen.

necessary.

. . . .

"Wang, Jimmy."

"I want to learn more defensive skills from both of you."

the other side.

Irving, who came down from the stage, was still chatting with Wang Yan and Butler.

"People always think I'm good at attacking but weak at defending, but I think I can do better on defense."

It is true that Irving is better at offense than defense.

But in fact.

Irving is actually not that bad in one-on-one defense in key games.

Every year in the playoffs, Irving has never been targeted as a defensive loophole.

Especially after he turned 32, Irving even became an iron gate on the outside defense for a while.

Therefore, whether Irving is good at defense depends more on Irving's willingness.

"Of course no problem, Wang and I are both defensive experts."

Butler was looking forward to this: "But you can't be stingy, you have to teach us your offensive skills."

“And your shooting, of course.”

Irving's offensive skills.

Not to mention Butler, even many NBA stars are coveting him.

"No problem at all."

Irving smiled and said, "But if you want to learn how to shoot, I have a friend, or to be more precise, my friend's brother, who is a shooting expert."

"He wants to work with me this summer, so we can form a group, train together, and play together."

Wang Yan and Butler smiled at each other.

The classic "I Have a Friend".

Usually when introducing your friends to others.

This usually elevates the friend's ability and status.

This way you can save face.

And what a coincidence is.

Wang Yan and Butler are the type who like to embarrass others.

Irving's good basketball-playing friends are, yes, just some college friends.

Irving's Duke University has already been defeated by Wang Yan and Butler.

Wang Yan and Butler like this kind of bullying situation the most.

"Sure, sure. No problem."

"Don't just compete in shooting then, try playing 2v2 or 3v3 or something like that."

Wang Yan and Butler were ready to bully Irving, the so-called "friend of a friend." "It seems like you two have become good friends."

Just when the three of them agreed on the summer training plan.

Chris Grant and the Cavaliers' uniform team appeared behind the three of them.

"Welcome to Cleveland!"

The general manager extended his hand to the three young players and shook hands with them one by one.

"I heard you guys were already discussing summer training."

“I like your hard work!”

Chris Grant looked at the three young men he had selected with genuine liking for them.

"You are much more reassuring than LeBron James!"

When they saw James, the three young men smiled at each other.

Even though the new season has not yet arrived.

But these three already have a burden on their shoulders.

Surpass the Krabby Patty's record with the Cavaliers!

"Oh, we have another friend here."

"Hey, there's me too, there's me too!"

A shout came to my ears.

The few of them then realized that the Cavaliers had another candidate in this year's draft.

Isaiah Thomas, the 32nd pick in the second round.

However, Isaiah Thomas's draft prospects were so insignificant that his existence was once ignored.

When Wang Yan heard the voice, he looked around but didn't see anyone.

It was not until he lowered his eyes that he looked down at Thomas.

Speaking of Thomas Jr., Wang Yan was also impressed by him.

They played against each other twice in the Big East Conference, completing two bloodbaths against Thomas.

In his first career game, he even created a famous scene, with fans at the scene calling for Isaiah Thomas to come on the court and block Wang Yan's shot.

"Thank you for choosing me, Mr. Chris. I am so grateful to you."

After thanking the general manager, Thomas looked at Wang Yan and Butler.

"Hello again, King, Jimmy."

Thomas shook hands with Wang, Yan and Butler one by one and said: "Before the conference started, I wanted to get revenge on you two in the NBA, but now I just want to work with you to achieve a great cause."

Wang Yan is also quite satisfied with his teammate Thomas.

There is no doubt about Isaiah Thomas' personal offensive ability. He is the strongest player on earth in the future at 175cm tall, the king of the final quarter. He led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals and is among the top three MVPs.

Of course, before he was traded to the Celtics, Thomas also performed quite well in the role of the team's sixth man.

If the Cavaliers want to rise, they really need an attacking point from the bench like Thomas.

Then Thomas looked at Irving, whom he was not familiar with but had heard of.

"Trust me, Kai, I will be your most qualified substitute!"

have to say.

Thomas Jr. has a clear understanding of his current team positioning.

When you live under someone else's roof, you are always lower than them in terms of what you say and do.

With these words, Wang Yan became even more convinced.

Thomas will definitely do a good job as the team's best sixth man.

As the shutter button of the camera is pressed.

In the 2011 draft, the four rookies selected by the Cavaliers appeared in the same frame.

The Lower Merion, which belongs to Cleveland.

Officially set sail!

. . . .

The 2011 draft has officially come to an end.

It is worth mentioning that.

Almost all the news after the conference focused on the Cavaliers.

【A new young storm has emerged! 】

【Cleveland will rise within three years! 】

【Wang Yan, the new dawn of Cleveland! 】

【Wang Yan + Kyrie + Butler, Cleveland will be very competitive in the future! 】

All kinds of news have flooded all major sports websites.

TNT also held a symposium quickly after the conference to discuss the future development of the Cavaliers.

Everyone believes it.

The lineup of Wang Yan + Irving + Butler will allow the Cavaliers to see the dawn of hope.

But not everyone thinks Cleveland will grow into a championship team.

the reason is simple.

This group of young people still has to prove themselves.

"Wang Yan is extremely talented, but the shelf life of his yellow physique will be a huge problem. I am worried that he will be like Yao Ming, a glass man."

"And he seriously lacks long-range shooting. Combined with his playing style, Wang Yan has a lot of uncertainty."

"Kyrie Irving's skills are amazing, but his confrontation ability is slightly inferior. He may not be a fake, but I don't think he will become a superstar in the future!"

“And his defense and many offensive options also need to be improved.”

"Jimmy Butler's shooting is too unstable, he will only be a perimeter defensive point!"

"Cleveland's roster still has significant shortcomings."

"..."

Various doubts continued to be raised after the draft.

of course.

This is also a regular feature after every draft.

All in all, all in all.

The Cavaliers' new lineup is worth looking forward to.

But there are also many problems.

So is it fragrant or smelly?

All of this will be proven by the performance in the new season.

. . .

Amid public opinion.

The next day, Wang Yan flew to Cleveland with Irving Butler.

After the team registration is completed.

Chris Grant took the three of them to familiarize themselves with the Quicken Loans Arena.

And worth mentioning.

The three young men saw the bare roof of the stadium above their heads.

They all feel bleak in their hearts.

The Cavaliers have a 40-year history.

But this sports desert city doesn't even have a championship flag.

Of course even so.

Cleveland fans still haven't lowered their enthusiasm for their home team.

This also makes the burden on the shoulders of the three young people even heavier!
"Wang, Jimmy."

After visiting the Quick Loans Center, several people came to the stadium for training.

While dribbling the ball, Irving said to the two men, "Regarding summer training, my friend may have some changes."

Wang Yan and Butler looked at each other and smiled knowingly.

Boys, when they get scared, will always make up some excuses.

This is equivalent to saying something like "the shoes are uncomfortable", "the floor is too slippery", "the light is blinding"... after missing a shot.

I understand everything I understand.

"It doesn't matter. If we can't come, we can go and fight them." Wang Yan said with a smile.

"Are you injured? If you can't play in a confrontation, you can still shoot some basketball."

Even if it's just shooting, not playing.

Butler also felt that he would not necessarily lose to them.

"Ah? Didn't they say they couldn't come?"

Owen explained, "He said there was a new friend coming over as well."

"And this new friend is a rookie this year, just like us."

"Klay Thompson!"

When Butler heard the name, his head suddenly buzzed.

Damn, the top scorer in the NCAA!

This is not a good thing either!
"Wait a minute, Kai."

Wang Yan realized something was wrong: "Your friend..."

"Could it be Stephen Curry?!"

"Yes, that's him."

Irving nodded and explained the relationship between the three: "Seth Curry was my college teammate."

"Stephen Curry is Seth's brother, so he contacted me and wanted to train with us."

"And Klay Thompson is Stephen's new teammate."

"That's right Jimmy."

Irving looked at Butler and asked, "If you want to compete with them in shooting, would you rather shoot mid-range or three-point shots?"

(End of this chapter)