I’m Really Playing Basketball

New York.

This is the first time Chen Xiao has come to this place that is legendary for him and many Chinese people.

Why is it said that New York is a legendary place for Xiao Chen and many Chinese?

Because, here is a 'holy place'!

Of course not because this is the holy land of basketball.

It's because this is a 'money holy land' for luxury and money fans!

In the eyes of Chen Xiao and many Chinese, New York is a place that has everything and is like a paradise.

Including Chen Xiao, in this era, countless Chinese who want to develop and change their own destiny have been looking at this holy land of 'money' with a pair of excited, hungry, and sacred eyes.

Eager to come here and stage a counterattack in life.

On June 26, 2002, Chen Xiao finally set foot on this legendary sacred place.

"Not BJ's in New York now!"

"Now, the people from Suzhou are in New York!"

"My ending must be different!"

When Chen Xiao stepped into Madison Square Garden and shouted, no one around except the CCTV reporters knew what it meant.

And no one cares.

Because almost every rookie who stepped here with Chen Xiao was doing the same thing as Chen Xiao.

Excited and high-spirited, the dung and soil were once tens of thousands of households!

After all, they are just a group of eighteen or nineteen-year-old teenagers.

Which teenager would lack the courage to "break through the sky"?

Inside the theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.

When Chen Xiao and the others walked in, some players and their families were already sitting on the small round table in Madison Square Garden.

Not only for Chen Xiao, but for all the players who were invited into the small green room, this was an opportunity to change their fate.

Chen Xiao, Wade, and Ron Howard, the three of them came together like this. This mighty group of people would naturally attract the attention of other people in the theater.

Especially Dwyane Wade, although because the Heat won the No. 1 pick and the Rockets won the No. 2 pick, Wade's No. 1 and No. 2 are gone.

However, Wade is the biggest highlight of this draft.

Jay Williams must go to the Heat, Yao Ming must go to the Rockets, there is nothing to watch.

The key is Wade!

The whole world knows that the Bulls are now crazy for Wade,

The Warriors with the No. 3 pick don't need Wade, and the Bulls who need Wade the most can't get the chips the Warriors want.

The point is, the attitude of the Warriors is also quite strange. Knowing that the Bulls are so hungry for Wade, most people must think of robbery.

But the Warriors, whose salary space has exploded, have no interest in robbing the Chicago Bulls at all.

This makes people uncomfortable, the feeling of sending yourself to the door to be drilled, and others don't even look at it.

Of course, if the Warriors don't make money like this, for the Bulls, the good and the bad are actually mixed.

The Bulls can't get the Warriors' No. 3 pick, and it's hard for other teams to get it.

If the Warriors don't choose Wade with the third pick, the Bulls can also get Wade with the fourth pick.

Therefore, there have been rumors before the draft that the Bulls have given up trading up. I don't know if they are resigned to their fate or think that Wade should fall steadily to fourth.

Chen Xiao knew that the Bulls had 'bought' inside information from the Warriors, and the Warriors would use their No. 3 pick to select a forward.

At least, before the start of the draft, this news is very reliable.

Therefore, Wade, who was always nervous before, now has a very relaxed expression on his face.

Because Wade knew his next family, he looked very relaxed.

Just like Jay Williams who was already sitting in the center of the small green house at this time.

The expression on Jay Williams' face now is also very relaxed.

It's quite annoying to look like I'm the number one scholar, and you all give me creepy eyes.

Especially when Chen Xiao and the three of them came in, this 'arrogant' who 'couldn't listen to praise' gave Chen Xiao and the three of them a hard look.

Of course, on a stage like the draft, no matter how bad Jay Williams' personality is, it's impossible for him to really do anything.

That is to use eyes to provoke and provoke, to show off the demeanor of one's future champion.

In the small green room, Chen Xiao, Wade and Ron Howard were separated.

As one of the two rookies in this class, Wade naturally sits in the middle position with Jay Williams.

"It's really hard for Xiaotai, to be looked at by Jay Williams all night, haha."

"..."

Hearing what Chen Xiao said, the other three Marquette University players who were sitting at the same table with Chen Xiao didn't know what to say.

It's already very difficult for Wade to sit next to a pile of smelly poop all night, why do you still want to 'gloat' like this!

However, in a sense, Diana, Braxon, and Caudle Henry all felt that what Chen Xiao said was quite right.

Wade is really uncomfortable with the naked eye now.

With his wife and children around and the whole world watching, no matter how upset he was with Jay Williams' provocative gaze, he could only endure it.

And you have to keep smiling.

Therefore, at this time, Wade's smiling big cheeks are really uglier when smiling than when crying.

On the contrary, Chen Xiao and Ron Howard, who were sitting in the corner, could do whatever they wanted now.

Among the dozen or so green house rookies officially invited by the NBA this time, Chen Xiao was the last one.

I heard that the general managers of the NBA, except for Jordan, are not optimistic about him, and most of them did not vote for him to enter the small green room.

But David Stern overcame all opinions and gave Chen Xiao a place in the small green house.

For rookies, being able to sit in the small green room is very important, and it is a recognition that they are considered top students.

Moreover, Chen Xiao's becoming a rookie in the small green house is not only important to him, but also to CCTV and China.

Originally, Yao Mingli should be tied with him as the first small green house rookie in China and the first small green house rookie in Asia.

But I heard that the Basketball Association did not allow him to come, and he was not approved to participate in the NBA draft the day before the draft, so he could only stay in China.

Because Yao Ming couldn't come to the draft, and the NBA and David Stern attached great importance to Yao Ming, they set up a draft sub-venue in BJ, and the status of the BJ sub-venue could be seen on the big screen.

Chen Xiao looked at the tall, thin and tall man on the big screen at the scene. Although the big man really wanted to laugh, Chen Xiao always felt that his smile looked like a Chinese character. .

Chen Xiao could tell from the big screen at the scene that he wanted to come.

But he couldn't defy the Basketball Association's decision.

"Xiao Chen, it's lucky to have you, otherwise we would be embarrassed."

The person in charge of the CCTV draft report sitting next to Chen Xiao said gratefully.

It was really embarrassing, if Chen Xiao hadn't appeared, they might not even have to come to the scene.

It is obvious that they want to make a big report on this draft, but they can only stay in the BJ branch venue and cannot come to the conference site. What's the matter?

Chen Xiao sat in the small green room for a while, and the small green room, which was still dotted with dots, began to be slowly filled.

Dajuan Wagner, Chris Wilcox, Jared Jeffries…

These are all Chen Xiao's acquaintances in the NCAA.

Of course, there was also someone quite unfamiliar to Chen Xiao.

"Who's that guy who's as badass as Jay Williams?"

"Amare Stoudemire, the No. 1 high school student in the United States in 2002!"

The No. 1 high school student in the United States in the class of 2002?

No wonder.

Chen Xiao, a high school student in the class of 2002, knew Carmelo Anthony.

Because he is the hottest, the previous high school game between Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James was broadcast live across the United States, which had a great impact.

Chen Xiao's understanding of Anthony is very, very strong. Even Wade, who has always been arrogant, said he was strong, so he must be strong.

And the ability to overwhelm Anthony to become the number one high school student in the United States...

"Sure enough, I have the qualifications to be a stinky fart!"

Chen Xiao was full of curiosity about this smelly high school student.

Those big eyes that I was very curious looked at Stoudemire shining, but in exchange for Stoudemire's disdain and blank eyes.

In the small green room of the NBA draft, when all the invited rookies were filled, after a while, league president David Stern came to the front desk with his envelope.

Along with David Stern were boos from New York fans.

This is the BGM dedicated to David Stern.

Facing boos from New York fans, David Stern took out the first envelope after calmly making his opening remarks.

When David Stern took out the first envelope of tonight's draft, everyone's focus was on Jay Williams who was sitting in the middle.

Including Chen Xiao, including Wade, including Ron Howard, and also including all the broadcasting positions on the scene.

"The No. 1 pick in the 2002 draft is the least suspenseful!"

Even David Stern.

David Stern glanced down at Jay Williams before opening the envelope.

Pat Riley and the Heat have worked so hard to get Jay Williams, and finally, lovers can finally get married.

"In the 2002 NBA draft, the first round, the first pick, the Miami Heat selected..."

David Stern, who had always been calm, suddenly paused.

David Stern's sudden pause, the calm expression on his face froze, almost made everyone who was looking at Jay Williams turn to look at David Stern.

Even Jay Williams frowned at David Stern.

"The Heat drafted me with the No. 1 pick. Does it still need to be tricked?"

Jay Williams was a little upset.

It has to be said that the president is the president. Although he was suddenly attacked by someone who didn't talk about martial arts, he quickly recovered.

"In the 2002 NBA draft, the first round, the first pick, the Miami Heat selected the Great Wall of China from China, damn it!"

When David Stern read the name inside the envelope, the whole scene was silent for a while.

Soon.

The whole scene booed overwhelmingly to the big Chinese man who was also stunned in the BJ branch on the big screen.

Fans, rookies, even rookie's family members and journalists and experts booed like crazy.

Perhaps the entire scene, only Chen Xiao, the players from Marquette University and their families were silent.

"Yao Ming was selected by the Heat as the No. 1 pick?"

"Are the Heat going to rob the Rockets?"

Even the CCTV reporters next to Chen Xiao were stunned.

The Heat's choice surprised the draft scene.

In fact, what was even more astonishing was BJ's sub-venue.

In BJ's sub-venue, there were not only Yao Ming and Yao Ming's family members and basketball association officials, but also the Rockets' high-level executives and coaches.

They have already prepared the black and white striped jersey for Yao Ming. Now, damn it, do you want to pass it in front of Yao Ming?

Even Yao Ming, who likes to be the No. 1 pick, is now in a state of confusion.

Do you really want to make another twists and turns?

His heart is really tired now, so tired that he thought about retiring...

If the Heat are just to rob the Rockets, this is okay, he can still go to the Rockets.

But if the Heat want to use it themselves, then...

It's not that Yao Ming doesn't want to go to the Rockets.

Rather, if he wants to enter the NBA, he needs to meet the harsh conditions of those people.

Except for the Rockets, it is impossible for other teams to agree.

Therefore, the Rockets will not agree to being robbed, and it has already cost so much.

And if the Heat want to use it for themselves, they have to wrestle.

The Rockets have been arguing with those people for so many years, and now the Heat are arguing for a few more years, how many years can he have in his life?

Yao Ming's mind is in a mess now, but he can't just stand still when he becomes the No. 1 pick in the draft.

Facing the overwhelming boos from the main venue in New York, Yao Ming was a little embarrassed.

"I am very happy to be the No. 1 pick. I am a little surprised and a little nervous. I think there are many challenges waiting for me in front of me, but I will work hard. In the future, I will improve my skills and improve the level of Chinese basketball. I will work hard to deserve the honor."

After Yao Ming finished speaking, the atmosphere in the BJ branch venue became enthusiastic, while the boos in the New York venue became even more arrogant.

"Why does this Chinese person become the No. 1 rookie!"

"How can he be compared to Jay Williams!"

"We don't want Chinese, we want Jay Williams!"

Even the Heat fans at the scene were booing wildly.

The Heat won the No. 1 lottery, and there were many Heat fans who came here to watch the ceremony.

Seeing this scene, Chen Xiao felt as if she had entered a monstrous wave.

Yao Ming is in China, no matter how loud the booing is, as long as he can't hear it, it doesn't matter.

But Chen Xiao was at the scene, and those who booed Yao Ming couldn't find Yao Ming. Of course they were looking for him, another Chinese in this draft.

Chen Xiao could clearly feel that the eyes watching him at the scene were full of hostility.

For these people on the scene, there is no problem with Jay Williams or Wade being the champion, they are both convinced.

But Yao Ming?

Who is this guy?

He is also qualified to be the one who presses on our heads?

Does he deserve it?

Especially Stoudemire, the only high school rookie on the scene, he is definitely the favorite to boo.

Wade and Jay Williams won't accept him, but will he accept Yao Ming?

In short, after David Stern announced Yao Ming as the No. 1 pick, the whole scene was in chaos.

On the Rockets side, it was also a mess.

"Pat Riley actually did a robbery!"

"Carol, what do we do now?"

"The second pick is Jay Williams. We have to make Pat Riley pay the price. When he decides to rob us, he is doomed. He will definitely fail. In the entire NBA, only our Rockets are willing to treat us as a superstar." When Yao Ming welcomes to the NBA, David Stern will intervene, and Pat Riley will finally beg us to honestly send Yao Ming to the Rockets!"

After a short period of panic, the Rockets finally calmed down.

"Don't panic, Yao Ming just put on the Rockets' jersey a few days later!"

In the small green room, the chaos caused by Yao Ming quickly subsided because David Stern had already produced the second envelope.

"In the 2002 NBA draft, the first round, the second pick, the Houston Rockets selected a guard from Duke University, Jay Williams!"

Jay Williams didn't have the slightest bit of joy on his face after being called out by David Stern.

At this moment, he didn't have the slightest disdain to ridicule Wade and Chen Xiao before.

However, arrogance is still arrogance, arrogance is still arrogance.

"I'll always be the best, better than everyone else!"

Seeing Jay Williams like this, Wade is definitely the happiest. Wade almost burst out laughing at this moment.

"Dwyane, what are you doing?"

"Comfort the guy."

Jay Williams came off the stage and saw Wade waiting for him smiling there.

"Jay, I think you're right, the best player loses the draft, hahahaha!"

After Wade finished speaking with a smile, Theo Vaughan, who was holding the child next to him, smiled wryly and shook his head.

This speaking style, why is it so similar to Chen!

It's broken, my husband is broken!

"The best player loses the game."

This is Pat Riley's evaluation of the NCAA Finals when he was building momentum for Jay Williams.

is one of the most famous quotes of recent months.

Pat Riley's comment has always been the pride of Jay Williams.

Now……

Simply mocking.

Riley's mouth, deceitful ghost!

Wade's words imitating Pat Riley's tone are simply murderous, and the effect is full.

Seeing Jay Williams being stimulated like this by himself, Wade sat back in his seat contentedly.

"I didn't expect that the champion who competed with this guy for so long was finally snatched away by others. It's really ironic, but as long as it's not Jay Williams, everything doesn't matter, hahahaha!"

Wade is very happy now, Jay Williams did not get the No. 1 pick, it is not that important in the hearts of the Heat and Pat Riley, but it is just a bargaining chip used to rob the Rockets.

This is very refreshing.

Look at everything the Bulls did for me, and then look at you being betrayed by the Heat, hahahaha, I won in the end!

"As long as I can be selected by the Chicago Bulls tonight, everything will be perfect!"

Wade in a good mood is looking forward to it.

On stage, the NBA draft continues.

"In the 2002 NBA draft, first round, third pick, the Golden State Warriors selected guard from Marquette University, Dwyane Wade!"

Wade, who was originally in a good mood, was instantly dumbfounded.

Beside him, Jay Williams, who was being interviewed with an ugly face, burst out laughing in front of the reporter who was interviewing him.

"Hahahaha, this guy can't even go to the bull!"

Golden State suddenly drafted Wade.

This means that the inside information that Wade and the Bulls got before is outdated.

This means that some teams have already shot Wade!

"We were robbed, what should we do now?!"

Unlike the Rockets who just panicked and felt that Yao Ming was still theirs in the end, the Bulls were really desperate.

Wade, the player they worked hard for a season, still left them!

"In the 2002 NBA Draft, the first round, the fourth pick, the Chicago Bulls selected the insider from the University of Kansas, Drew Gooden!"

It was quite a surprise for Gooden to be selected by the Bulls with the fourth overall pick. It was definitely a surprise for him, who was predicted to be around tenth overall.

Besides, this is a bull!

Drew Gooden is thrilled.

And Wade, who came down from the stage, still looked like a walking dead.

Chen Xiao was very worried seeing Wade like this.

"Tonight's draft is too messy!"

The chaos continues!

"In the 2002 NBA Draft, the first round, the fifth overall pick, the Memphis Grizzlies selected a forward from Duke University, Mike Dunleavy!"

Dunleavy has never had a connection with the Grizzlies, and there has never been news that the Grizzlies need Dunleavy, which is still an accident.

"In the 2002 NBA draft, the first round, the sixth pick, the Denver Nuggets selected a power forward from Georgia, Nikoloz Skitishvili!"

This young insider from Europe was named European Bird, Nowitzki Jr.

Still surprised, because this person didn't even come to the little green room, and he was the sixth pick, which was too dramatic.

Seeing this insider being selected, Jordan was very distressed.

such a pity.

I didn't expect that there are people in this world who are as knowledgeable as him.

The European insider was not invited to the small green room. Originally, Jordan felt that this person should belong to him.

"But it's okay, it's our turn soon, the main course is about to start!"

The cigars have been lit, the red wine has been filled, everything is so beautiful.

"In the 2002 NBA Draft, the first round, the seventh pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected a guard from Marquette University, a rare beast from China, Wonder Boy, Eye of God, Chen, Xiao!"

Longest David Stern utterance tonight!

The most emotional time David Stern said tonight!

But in front of the TV, there was a bang!

The red wine glass has been smashed to the ground, and the cigar is hanging from the corner of his mouth, and it is about to fall...

Jordan, who was still high-spirited just now, was dumbfounded.

At the scene, Chen Xiao was already stupid.

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