Volume 1 Western Cowboy Chapter 078 04th Class Official Debut
After Wayne was selected, highlights of his college days were shown on TV.
Then, a draft score chart was given.
Every year during the draft, the NBA draft website divides the attributes of rookie players into 12 major categories, scoring each category out of 10 points, and ultimately calculating an ability value like in a game.
On the score sheet, Wayne scored 7 points in the athletic ability column. Because Wayne did not participate in the joint tryout, the scouts did not have his detailed physical test data, so they could only infer it based on his performance in college.
Wayne scored 9 points in the physique column. His arm span is impeccable, but unfortunately his height is "only" 2.06 meters.
The defense was 8 points, mainly because we were worried that Wayne couldn't hold his own, otherwise 9 points would be no problem.
Physical fitness scored 9 points. Wayne's performance tends to get better and better in the final stages of the game , so it is assumed that physical fitness has little impact on Wayne.
Agility gave Wayne 9 points, and jump shot gave Wayne a full 10 points.
In the combat power column, Wayne only got 7 points, probably because he was too thin.
In the potential column, Wayne only scored 7 points.
This is what the scouts think, Wayne has both combat effectiveness and potential, but neither is top-notch.
The scores for some other projects also vary.
In the end, Wayne's overall ability value was 95 points, which can be considered a five-star rookie and worthy of the lottery ranking.
Finally, Wayne’s template was given under the big screen: The Silver Horn King.
Well, when Dirk first entered the league, he was indeed tall, thin, and played like a small forward.
Later, as my weight gradually increased, I began to fight with low body weight.
When many Chinese fans saw this, they were like, oh my god, China is going to have a veteran driver.
Although Dirk didn't have a ring or MVP at that time, and his historical status had not yet been raised, he was still an All-Star after all.
Countless fans saw that Wayne's prototype was an All-Star player, and they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts: "Brother Wayne is awesome!"
But veteran fans all know that the template given during the draft was just for fun.
How Wayne can perform depends on himself.
Wayne, the suspense drama that has been staged in China for more than half a year, has finally come to an end.
On the stage, Wayne and Stern shook hands and hurried down.
This is so embarrassing, so embarrassing. This is really embarrassing.
Red suit with green hat, this scene was broadcasted all over China...
Wei Ge’s handsome image is completely ruined.
Coach Zhang and the CCTV crew immediately ran to the press area to wait for Wayne. When they saw Coach Zhang coming towards them with a smile, Wayne waved at him, signaling him not to start the interview yet.
"Ah? What's going on?" Coach Zhang was also confused. All the fans in China are waiting now .
"It seems like there is a deal. I'll go on camera after I change my hat..."
"This...deal?"
It is not uncommon for rookie players to be traded as soon as they are selected, and Kobe, who is favored by Coach Zhang, is one of them.
But he really didn't expect this to happen to Wayne.
At this moment, the latest transaction information was displayed on the big screen on site.
The Indiana Pacers traded Al Harrington + Jamal Tinsley + the 29th pick in the first round to the Seattle Supersonics for Ukrainian center Vitaliy Potapenko + the 2005 first round pick and Wayne!
Wayne looked at the big screen and was also a little surprised.
Although he knew it was the Pacers who did it, he never expected that the deal would involve three other players and two draft picks.
This is an absolutely huge deal.
Of course, although many people are involved, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Potapenko, nicknamed "Ukrainian Train", is just a balancing act.
Many people may not know that he was also a member of the 96 golden generation, and his draft pick was just one spot ahead of Kobe, as he was the No. 12 rookie at the time.
Well, same as Wayne today.
Potapanko performed well in the 1998-99 season, so he renewed his contract with the Celtics early and got a very expensive contract.
And then, nothing happened.
It's a typical contract year where you work hard but then take the money and rest.
Last season in Seattle, Potapenko had the third highest salary on the team, behind only Ray Allen and Lewis, but averaged only 7.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
The transaction value can be said to be negative.
If it wasn't for the purpose of balancing the contract, Bird would never have wanted such a man who only took money but did not work for him.
So, this deal can actually be seen as Harrington + Tinsley + draft pick in exchange for Wayne + draft pick.
To round it off, the main parties involved in the transaction are Harrington and Wayne!
The Seattle team got two players who were ready to fight as they wished, replacing Potpenko with two more capable players.
And they can use the remaining draft picks to continue picking point guards.
The Pacers basically only got Wayne, and Potpenko has no practical use. As for Seattle's draft pick next year, only God knows whether it has any value.
Bird really shed blood for Wayne.
"So, Seattle selected you for the Pacers?" Coach Zhang was stunned for a few seconds before he roughly understood the situation.
"Well, you can say that I didn't go to the Supersonics for a tryout before." Wayne shrugged.
"The Pacers are great, they are a championship-contending team!"
"It's neither good nor bad. Weaker teams have more chances, while championship teams will probably have to start from the bench. Also, the requirements will be higher." Wayne nodded. He had already thought about these pros and cons.
But let's be honest, since Bird has put so much effort into dealing with me, it's impossible for him to be asked to guard the water dispenser, right?
During this period, the Pacers' head coach Carlisle was still a bit stubborn. He liked to use old players and did not favor rookies.
But Bird and Carlisle have a good relationship, and Carlisle is definitely willing to listen to Bird.
All Wayne has to do is use Bird's "pass" to get the opportunity, and then seize the opportunity to win Carlisle's trust.
If you play as the sixth man, you can avoid the opponent's strongest offensive player and fire unlimitedly during the rotation time, killing two birds with one stone. It's pretty good to think about it.
And whether it's in the East or the West, there's KG and Dai Dai... Wayne is really afraid that he will be beaten and announce his retirement.
At this time, a staff member ran up to Wayne and handed him a Pacers maize yellow hat.
Wayne quickly took off the eye-catchingly colored baseball cap on his head. He had been unhappy with this cap for a long time!
After putting on the Pacers hat, Wayne smiled again: "Now, we can start the interview, Coach Zhang."
At this moment, I don’t know how many merchants in Seattle were crying and how many merchants in Indiana were cheering.
With the huge Chinese market involved, are you still worried about corn being unsalable?
Well, no one would care about Steve Patterson, who was cursing Bird's ancestors in the box.
Patterson was actually intercepted in front of him, and now he wants to strangle Bird.
Although there were twists and turns, but no matter what, as the first Chinese player to enter the green room to participate in the draft, Wayne's draft night was relatively successful.
After that, the draft continued.
The Trail Blazers, who were "robbed" by the Pacers, could only use the 13th pick to pick up Telfair, a high school point guard who was as famous as Moose.
Wayne ultimately failed to break their bond.
With the 15th pick, the Celtics still took Al Jefferson, and their plan to pick up Wayne failed.
With the 24th pick, Wayne's teacher Tony was also selected by the Celtics.
At this time, Tony at home kept muttering: "I'm a millionaire, I'm a millionaire."
Tony's ranking is one place higher than in the original history, probably because Tony is now a member of the NCAA championship team.
With the last pick in the first round, Seattle used the Pacers' draft pick to select point guard Lionel Chalmers.
This means that Wayne's "old friend" David Harrison is completely away from the first round.
Ha Seung-jin, who was previously touted by the Korean media, was not picked by the Trail Blazers until the 17th pick in the second round.
The more aggressive the hype before the game, the more awkward it is now.
Finally, all the rookies present gathered together and took a photo with David Stern standing in the middle.
Without the red and green, Wayne's smile is much brighter.
04 generation officially debuts!
Rasheed Wallace was so happy to see Wayne being selected by the Pacers.
The Pacers and the Pistons are sworn enemies, he and Wayne have a personal grudge, and Wayne just happened to join the lineup of their sworn enemies.
Now, I can do whatever I want without any scruples!
I'll blow your head off!
Paoer clenched his fists and stared at the smiling Wayne on TV.
One year later, he must avenge his previous defeat in the NBA!
Okafor, who was next to Stern, glanced at Wayne and had secretly made up his mind to compete with Wayne to the end!
Let’s start with the competition for this season’s best rookie!
The new NBA season has not even started yet, but Wayne is already very "popular" among other players.
She is truly a socialite.
After the group photo, before Wayne had time to step down from the stage, the system prompt sounded.
"Ding~ Congratulations to the host for completing the mission 'Towards a Professional Path'.
Ding~ Congratulations to the host for obtaining the diamond 'Man of Steel' badge.
Ding~ Congratulations to the host for winning the A-level lottery package."
Wayne couldn't help but shudder as he listened to the echoes, and everything around him became dull.
What are you waiting for? Go back and study this long-awaited mission reward!
At this time, O'Neal Jr., who was sitting in front of the TV, licked his lips.
Since the Eastern Conference Finals, O'Neal Jr. has not spoken a word to Artest.
This ongoing locker room cold war made O'Neal Jr. miserable.
He cares about this team very much, and he knows that he needs to carry the banner of the team leader.
But O'Neal Jr. had no idea where to start.
He just hopes that this Chinese man can perfectly take over Al Harrington's original job and bring some adjustments to the locker room...
