Chapter 84 The Dust Has Settled, New York's New Favorite!

While Lin Yi, Griffin, Curry and others were being interviewed, other results of the 2009 NBA draft were also released one after another.

The Thunder did not want to choose Thabeet when both Lin Yi and Griffin were selected. Because of Lin Yi, many of Thabeet's shortcomings and shortcomings have been exposed. I don't know if this will be a good thing for Thabeet After all, the second place in Lin Yi's memory in 2009 broke the lower limit of "parallel imports".

The Thunder finally chose Harden. Thunder general manager Presti has the biggest problem, that is, he is too careful. A team like the Thunder deserves not to win the championship.

In fact, Presti is also very helpless at times. Although he has a penetrating vision, the helpless boss didn't have that kind of courage at the time.

The Thunder's three young masters gathered again and picked three MVPs in three years. If you want to talk about vision, Presti really has to say something about the selection.

However, Lin Yi's butterfly effect has indeed brought about. The Huskies (Timberwolves) with the fifth overall pick in the trade chose Tyreke Evans. Evans is a rookie who is at the peak of his debut. Plus 5, known as Little LeBron.

Lu Yuanwai, who was originally the No. 1 pick, unfortunately passed by the Cubs. Because he couldn't join the NBA immediately, he slipped all the way to the seventh pick before being selected by the Kings.

The Grizzlies selected Thabeet with the sixth pick, which is also a cursed pick. With this pick, Thabeet should not be under too much pressure from public opinion even if he hits the street in the future. good thing.

Flynn was selected by the Huskies with the eighth overall pick. Yuan, sometimes it is so wonderful, but with Evans and his backcourt partner, Flynn's style of play should be different from his previous life.

The Raptors selected DeRozan with the ninth overall pick. For the Raptors, this is a very profitable draft. Under the influence of the six-man team, DeRozan has already started to practice three-pointers, and Because he likes to pour water in group chats, DeRozan is not as depressed as Lin Yi remembers. The King of the North, who is not depressed and can shoot three-pointers, will definitely have better room for development.

Lin Yi knew very well that if nothing unexpected happened, Bosh the Dragon King would join the team next season, and DeRozan would receive the key care of the Raptors and be trained as the core of the future.

The Bucks with the tenth pick selected Brandon Jennings. Jennings is a super comet, so he also has a bad habit of all NBA comets, that is, "my fate is up to me", the former Comey Ellis said that he is the second shooting guard in the league. Comey Jennings is not willing to lag behind. After being selected, he directly said that the team that missed him will regret it. He will make those who missed him The teams are all to die!

In fact, Jennings played very well in his rookie season. Not only did he have a highlight performance of 50 plus in a single game, but he was indeed cultivated by the Bucks as the core of the future.

Well, of course, the main problem with this product is iron!

His career shooting percentage is 38.7%, and his three-point shooting percentage is 34.5%. I will continue to shoot, and I also call it: My idol Kobe Bryant once said that as a pitcher, you must shoot firmly. Even if you don’t make the first ten shots, you will continue to shoot for the eleventh time!

Kobe estimated that his first reaction when he heard this was to go over the network cable and beat him up violently.

Are you dense or dark?

So in Lin Yi's memory, the Bucks really couldn't stand the sound of iron strikes every night and had to trade him out. Jennings didn't care, and continued to bang bang bang in another place.

The Nets with the 11th pick selected Jordan Hill, and the Nets felt they had taken a big advantage. After all, Jordan Hill's physical fitness and jumping were second only to Griffin among the rookie big men in this class.

So, there is a reason for the bad team!

The Bobcats selected Gerald Henderson with the 12th overall pick.

The reason for choosing Henderson is that Jordan feels that Henderson's playing style is very similar to him, and it is indeed very similar, because Henderson has nothing else but an elegant shot. The most important thing is that elegant hand. Shooting does not necessarily guarantee a hit rate.

The thirteenth pick of the Pacers selected Tyler Hansbrough. The Pacers want to hit the playoffs, that is, combat power is what they need.

The 14th pick of the Suns had no choice but to choose Terrence Williams, a striker swingman.

So far, the 2009 lottery has been released, and the selection of other key positions is not much different from Lin Yi's memory. Holiday went to the 76ers. Lin Yi remembered that Holiday was selected as an All-Star, and the future is going. The Pelicans then swept the Blazers with Big Eyebrows when Cousins ​​was reimbursed.

Holiday is characterized by strong singles ability, tall point guard, and a relatively balanced offense and defense.

Jeff Teague was drafted by the Eagles, and Ty Lawson also went to the Timberwolves. Lin Yi felt that the little wolf had a brain, so he wanted to hoard guards?

Darren Collison went to the Hornets. During Paul's injury, Collison once had an extremely bright performance, but this gentleman's character was really not good, and he wanted to replace Paul as the boss. Lin Yi really wanted to ask Collison, Is that your idol too?

Beverly was selected by the Lakers, and the future CBA star Hudson was selected by the Celtics.

I have to say that 2009 is really a great year for guards, and half of the future guards in the NBA will basically gather together today.

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After the draft, Lin Yi met New York's general manager Donnie Walsh.

When meeting for the first time, Lin Yi had a good impression of Donny Walsh.

This is a kind-faced, easy-to-talk person.

In Lin Yi's memory, 2009 was indeed a key node in New York. When Donny Walsh took office, he was faced with a bunch of rubbish contracts and a future without draft picks. The trade freed up the Knicks' cap space.

And the most important thing is that Donny Walsh is a person who values ​​love and righteousness. Until his departure, the smiling assassin has been making a living in New York management.

The only sad thing about this gentleman is that he miscalculated New York's attractiveness to free agents. He only got Stoudemire back in 10 years, and then he traded with the Nuggets for Anthony in desperation, and then there was no more.

To put it bluntly, Donnie Walsh's operation is fine, but he doesn't have enough judgment and understanding of the players.

Most general managers in the NBA are like this. They either know the ball but don't understand management, or they can manage but don't know much about the ball. There are not many like the LOGO man who understands the ball and can build.

Accompanied by Zhong Muchen, Lin Yi and Donny Walsh signed a 4-year No. 1 contract with a total value of 25 million.

From this moment on, Lin Yi is a member of the New York Knicks.

"Lin, I've been hearing how good you are from JaVale Stanford. I'm so glad you joined the Knicks." Donny Walsh felt that he had made a lot of money in this draft, and he smiled when he shook hands with Lin Yi. many.

Oh?

Javier Stanford?

"Mr. Downey, do you know Javier?" Lin Yi asked curiously.

"Yes, he and I have been old friends for many years. He came to apply for the general manager of the Knicks before, but the boss chose Thomas at that time. Later, he went to EPSN as a reporter and commentator. I am planning to invite He came to New York to be the deputy general manager to assist me." Donnie Walsh said to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi suddenly remembered that Javier Stanford had indeed told him that he had been in the NBA before becoming a reporter. After the signing was completed, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Lin Yi's mouth. It seems that this matter can be manipulated. .

Javier is his number one fan.