Chapter 111: Who is it?

Although D'Antoni is the best coach in the NBA and a famous coach who leads the Suns to stand tall, and Zhang Yu is a rookie head coach who has never coached an NBA team, but in Curry's heart, Zhang Yu is the coach who understands him best. The subordinates play like a duck to water, winning consecutive battles and playing every game very happily.

Even if Zhang Yu is put together with top coaches such as Phil Jackson and Popovich, he will only choose to play for Zhang Yu!

Zhang Yu joked:

"Didn't Jeff analyze it before? The Knicks have a big ball market, and the Thunder have good teammates. You can go to New York to be a lone hero, or to form a Big Three with Durant and Westbrook. Maybe soon Get to the finals."

"Boss, don't be joking, I don't want to go to the Thunder to be a substitute for my defeated opponent!" Curry shook his head quickly.

Zhang Yu laughed:

"Okay, don't worry, I already know their draft plan, how could they capsize in the gutter?"

...

August 6, New York, Madison Square Garden.

Today, the 2009 NBA Draft will be held here, which will be broadcast live by ESPN TV to 203 countries and regions around the world.

But compared with the grand scale of the draft, many experts believe that this year is a small draft year, especially after Curry's draft price has declined. Except for Griffin and Harden, no player can catch their eyes.

As the time for the start of the draft draws closer, players, team management and spectators all began to enter the arena one after another.

When Curry's figure appeared, it attracted almost everyone's attention.

This is his first public appearance since the March Madness finale in April.

Accompanied by his family, Ayesha and Jeff Austin, he walked briskly into Madison Square Garden.

Presti and Donny Walsh watched Curry carefully in the box, and found that he showed no signs of injury, and immediately frowned.

Curry was not injured!

So why didn't he take part in any tryouts?

Unless...he got a clear commitment from a certain team!

Presti immediately thought of the Clippers, but he immediately dismissed the idea.

This year's No. [-] pick will only be Griffin. If the No. [-] pick is in his hands, he will also choose Griffin.

In this era, Griffin, in addition to his short wingspan, explosive physical fitness, low footsteps, and an inside beast with a mid-range shot, is the concrete expression of the word "genius". favorite.

The second is the Grizzlies who hold the second pick, but in a place like Memphis, to put it bluntly, dogs don't go!

The Knicks are very interested in Curry, but Donnie Walsh made a deal with the Timberwolves, holding the No. 5 pick in his hand, which is not a threat...

Presti changed his mind, but still couldn't find a team that could threaten the Thunder.

But just to be on the safe side, he still took out his cell phone, found the number of Grizzlies general manager Kenny Williams from the communication, and dialed it.

"Sam, what can I do for you?" The call was quickly connected.

"I want to ask, are you interested in trading for the second pick?"

Presti clearly heard Kenny Williams chuckle before saying:

"I want my No. [-] pick no matter what... Sorry, Sam, I have already traded this pick."

After his words fell, Presti only felt his eyes darken. He took a few deep breaths, barely controlled his emotions, and asked:

"Is it Knicks?"

"No, Donny Walsh contacted me before you, but he also came late, you will know the answer later... I still have something to talk about next time." Kenny Williams said.

"OK, thanks."

Putting down the phone, Presti clenched his left hand into a fist, and a surge of anger rose in his heart.

I have been tricked!

Presti recalled Jeff Austin's words and found that he said "if the Thunder drafted Curry, he would be happy to play for the Thunder." At the time, he thought it was after Curry was injured. Jeff Austin The performance of all comers.

But looking at it now, it was clearly Jeff Austin testing his reaction and using these words to stabilize him.

Although he didn't stupidly preach that Curry would not choose like Donny Walsh at the time, the response he gave was also ambiguous, which made Jeff Austin see his potential interest in Curry.

Afterwards, Jeff Austin informed the team that reached a tacit understanding with Curry, and made a deal with the Grizzlies, rushing to take Curry off in front of the Thunder.

In this way, no matter whether he wants to choose Curry or Harden, he cannot pose a threat to that team.

Presti's mind was rolling with thoughts, and he figured it all out in an instant, followed by doubts.

Why is this team so optimistic about Curry's potential that they don't even need trial training?

And how could Curry believe in this team so much that he didn't even participate in the joint trial training? Isn't he afraid that the other party will suddenly go back on his word and cause his pick to plummet?

Previously, Presti was guarding against Donnie Walsh. In his analysis, the Knicks were the best team for Curry.

But this team is obviously not the Knicks. Otherwise, after Donnie Walsh knew that he was interested in Curry, he could just make a deal with the Grizzlies directly. There is no need to go around a big circle in exchange for the No. 5 pick of the Timberwolves.

Who is it?

This man combined with Jeff Austin and played the entire league!

Unbeknownst to Presti, Donny Walsh was already furious in the box.

He is not as sensible as Presti. After Kenny Williams informed him that the Grizzlies' pick had been traded, he immediately called Jeff Austin and wanted an explanation, but Jeff Austin Ding never answered.

Donnie Walsh looked at Jeff Austin who was sitting next to Curry, and felt a surge of enthusiasm. He got up and was about to go out of the box to find him for an argument.

D'Antoni hurriedly grabbed him:

"Donnie, don't be impulsive."

"Fack! Jeff Austin promised me that Curry would come to New York, but he hooked up with another team... How dare he play me!" Donny Walsh raged.

D'Antoni was also filled with anger, but he still retained his reason and said:

"Donnie, calm down! Did you forget? Jeff Austin said that if we draft Curry, he will play for the Knicks, but what if Curry is drafted by other teams early?"

Donny Walsh came back to his senses, hesitatingly said:

"You mean... he was testing our reaction? Curry has already reached a tacit understanding with other teams?"

D'Antoni let out a long sigh:

"That's right, we were careless. Curry should have received promises from other teams before refusing any trial training...Donnie, we are not as skilled as others."

Donny Walsh sat down slumped, and slapped the sofa heavily:

"I want to see who is so courageous. I don't believe it. Besides the Knicks, Curry has better choices!"