Chapter 129 It's Not that Enemies Don't Get Together

Mazhuk did not come to the scene, and Tatum just made an announcement and went backstage.

At this time, there were not many people at the candidate show.

Tang Tian was about to get up to find Walker and the others when his cell phone rang.

It was a message from Mazhuk, saying that he was invited to dinner.

Does this guy know how to repay kindness?

"With the 30th pick in the second round of the 2011 NBA, the Sacramento Kings selected Isaiah Thomas, a 1.75-meter point guard, from the University of Washington." Tatum announced the last pick in this year's draft.

Thomas Jr. was at the scene, he looked a little angry, and his expression was not very good when he shook hands with Tatum on the stage. It could be seen that he was also the one trying to prove himself.

"Thank you to all the fans and friends who are present and concerned about this draft. The 2011 NBA draft is over."

When Tatum announced the end, there were not many people left, and Tang Tian also got up and left the arena.

The 2011 NBA draft ended. Among the players who played against Tang Tian, ​​Irving was the No. 1 pick, Monroe was the No. 2 pick, Derek Williams was the No. Shane Brooks with the 25th pick and Jimmy Butler with the 30th pick are almost all first-round picks.

This also shows that Tang Tian's defense in the NCAA has a high gold content, which is enough to support him in the NBA.

After the draft, ESPN commented on the results of the draft. Among them, the Cavaliers and Spurs were the only two teams with S+ ratings.

Spurs: Maybe many people don't know Kawhi Leonard, but he is the rookie with the best defensive ability this year. Although his shooting ability is terrible, if he can practice it, he will be another terrifying superstar. Superstar, Tang Tian, ​​yes, they only selected Tang Tian with the 31st overall pick. This player who has beaten North Carolina and Duke consecutively in the past championships, is a top 3D player with a big heart.

The draft has come to an end, the rookies are eager for the upcoming summer league, and the teams can't wait for the free market that will start soon.

But the news of the lockout that keeps coming out makes them worry unavoidably in anticipation.

Many people have never experienced the lockout. After all, it was more than ten years ago. But those who have experienced the lockout, whether it is labor or management, will not want it to become a reality. After all, it is very important for both parties. It is a very big loss.

The time came to July 1 in a blink of an eye. Exactly one week after the end of the NBA draft, the league announced that the NBA had officially entered a shutdown because the labor and capital could not reach an agreement on issues such as the "hard salary cap" system and "benefit distribution".

During the lockout period, NBA players will not receive salaries, NBA teams cannot negotiate with players, and cannot sign and trade players. At the same time, players cannot use the team's training facilities for any reason, and the team cannot hold any summer games. Training camps, exhibitions, team meetings and coaching rallies.

In addition, NBA team websites can no longer use the image of players, and players can no longer be used as representatives of publicity.

Stopped, finally came.

Both employers and employees will continue to negotiate a new agreement, but no one knows when the lockout will end.

However, Tang Tian and Walker didn't have such a big reaction because they were already mentally prepared.

The lockout cannot sign a rookie contract, and they have also begun to enter a new round of training.

Procopio originally planned to go to the Mavericks to work, but now he can't go, and he will find time to come to them when he has nothing to do.

Fast forward to mid-July.

Under Cecilia's strict requirements, Tang Tian's weight loss plan has initially achieved results. After one month, he has dropped from the original 100kg to 96.5kg, and his body has not experienced any negative effects.

Tang Tian could feel that his movement speed had improved slightly compared to before.

According to this rhythm, he should be able to complete the weight loss before August, and then start the next step of the muscle gain plan.

At the end of the day's training, Tang Tian received a call from the professor, inviting him to participate in the commercial street ball game.

This is what Tang Tian agreed to the professor at the beginning, and it is very convenient for him to be in New York, so he has no reason to refuse.

He greeted Walker and Thompson that he was going to play streetball, but what he didn't expect was that the two of them also wanted to go with them.

This is hard training for the three brothers to be inseparable.

I greeted the professor, and the professor agreed.

He has no reason to disagree, Walker and Thompson are both lottery picks this year!

They went to Queens to meet with the professor, and signed the business contract by the way.

The rewards of the competition are actually mediocre, only about 10,000 US dollars, less than 6,000 US dollars after deducting taxes.

The money wasn't too much, but what the professor said later made them, especially Tang Tian, ​​excited.

"LeBron will be in this game too."

James!

It is absolutely impossible for James to participate in this kind of street amateur game, but this year is the only exception. The NBA lockout has caused big-name players to lose their training grounds. They need games to maintain their state.

It was Riley's decision for the Heat to draft him, but James also played a part in it.

This is really true, it's not that enemies don't get together!

The location of this streetball game was in Locke Park, and the scene was already crowded with people, with colorful flags fluttering.

It's completely different from the bird droppings in winter, Rock Park is a real basketball mecca in summer, not to mention knowing that James will come today, street players and fans will come too.

Tang Tian and the professor arrived at the court first, together with Walker, Thompson, and a few street players, they had a team on their side.

About ten minutes after they arrived, there was a burst of cheers and whistles from the crowd. On the other side of the court, James came in from the court. In addition to his bodyguards, Norris Cole and James Jones followed him.

This is the end of bringing my old friends and younger brothers to the street court.

"LeBron! LeBron!"

The fans shouted James' fame neatly. As the second player in the league, his popularity is quite high.

Players from both sides came to the center of the court to say hello one after another. The professor and James were chatting with each other, and they seemed to have a good relationship.

At this time, Tang Tian greeted Cole, and the two tried out together. Although they failed to become teammates in the end, they were considered half friends.

After exchanging pleasantries, the five starters on both sides stayed on the court, and the others temporarily retreated to the sidelines.

Their jerseys are black and white. Tang Tian and his side are the white team, five people, the professor and Walker on the outside, Thompson and Tang Tian on the front line, and tank at the center.

On the black side, Cole and James Jones are on the outside, "killer" Foster and James are on the front line, and buffalo is the center.

Both sides are a combination of professional players and street players.

Thank you wolf for your reward.