At this stage, more people are paying attention to the Trail Blazers than in previous years.

You can tell from the speed of the news.

Yao Ming had just renewed his contract when a pop-up message popped up on Jiang Ming’s computer 5 minutes later.

And all major basketball media outlets published it in an instant.

This is the power of a team that has won two consecutive championships. The traffic and attention have increased, and everyone is waiting to see whether the Trail Blazers will become a legendary dynasty or suffer an embarrassing defeat in the new season.

“Yao has renewed his contract with the Trail Blazers, but it’s only for one year. This is a great effort to establish a dynasty!”

“Yes, this year is very essential, which means we have to rush forward.”

“Is this old man still okay?”

“Old James is still chasing for the championship, so what’s wrong with Yao Ming chasing for three consecutive championships? Besides, he doesn’t really need to exert much effort.”

“Okay, now it’s up to Tuoguan to operate. It’s best to keep the original lineup.”

“Yes, just pick whatever you want in the draft, but the main lineup must stay!”

“Yes, I haven’t seen any flaws yet. I even think Stephenson can be promoted to play the 12th position next year to relieve the pressure on the main players.”

“After Yao Ming renews his contract, we can consider the center position next year. I was worried that the Trail Blazers would not have a backup center.”

“Me too. Let Yao Ming take the lead. Forget about this year’s Olympics. Let the newcomers go.”

“Four years ago, the top four were already the best. Now let’s hand it over to the youngsters. Xu Yong and A-Lian should be able to lead the team well.”

“Yes, our requirements are not that high anymore, the quarterfinals are enough.”

“You know how to ask for less.”

“The Trail Blazers have spoiled my taste. Now I just want to watch the winning game comfortably.”

“Let’s watch the draft first.”

End of June.

Jiang Ming, Larry Miller and McGowan, three of his old partners, went to New York to attend the draft.

Jiang Ming naturally lives in the home of his old sex buddy Scarlett. Her high-end One-57 apartment is very comfortable to live in. Mainly because the rolling and elastic feeling of the big foreign horse is wonderful to try occasionally.

It smells so good when stir-fried!

Of course, that was just entertainment at night. Jiang Ming was not busy at all. He went to watch every joint training session and sat in from beginning to end.

There is no way. I didn’t understand it before, so now I can only cram at the last minute.

I just don’t know why Larry Miller and McGowan are both very interested in Damian Lillard, a point guard from Weber State University.

Jiang Ming felt helpless, thinking that our team is not short of shooters or point guards, so what is there to be nostalgic about this short point guard.

It’s fine if it’s mainly predicting the end of the first round, but this is an NCAA scoring machine that predicts the lottery, can we, the Trail Blazers, get it???
“Jiang, don’t you think he’s very powerful?”

“Yeah, let’s make an offer and see.”

“If you think it’s possible, go ahead and try it, but don’t touch the main players.” Jiang Ming was speechless to them.

Of course, it would be awesome if he could get it, because he also watched Lillard’s tryout, and his hit rate was the highest under high intensity, which shows that he has a big heart and the ability to play key balls is definitely not bad.

If he wasn’t a little short, he might even be among the top three.

Don’t say it yet!
Don’t say that!
Vice President McGowan really used Stephenson + this year’s 28th draft pick to bid for a high draft pick to select Lillard, but no one paid attention.

Who will give the Trail Blazers another chance to strengthen their team?
Everyone knows Stephenson. No matter how much he brags, what does he have to do in the finals?
So if we have to give it to someone in the regular rotation lineup for the finals!

The Trail Blazers will definitely not move these people, so they can only move the draft picks.

Stephenson + 2 first-round draft picks should be enough, right?

As a result, even if the 14 draft pick was added, no one cared, because everyone knew that the Trail Blazers wouldn’t be that bad in 14, and their draft picks in the last six years could be said to be worthless.

This made Larry Miller and the others give up. They could not get this calm and confident rookie, who they thought was a perfect fit for the Trail Blazers.

“Then pick an inside player and be done with it.”

After running out of trading space, the three of them are ready to choose an inside player, just as Yao Ming suggested. In fact, whether Yao Ming renews his contract or not, the Trail Blazers need to add an inside player this year.

One reason is that Yao Ming just renewed his contract for one year, and this year is just the right time for him to train new inside players.

Another thing is that there were too few changes in the inside line when playing against the Heat this year. The Trail Blazers still need a flexible inside line instead of three stationary types.

Ibaka alone is not enough. If the opponent plays with five small players, a flexible player must be added.

That’s why Jiang Ming likes AD so much. If Anthony Davis can be in the Trail Blazers, the Trail Blazers will be invincible. This kind of mobile inside player seems to be becoming more and more popular in the future.

This guy can play inside and shoot with the ball. I think he will be better than Bosh when he enters the NBA.

And behind him is Meyers Leonard, a white center who can run and jump, and seems to be a perfect match for Birdman.

They like them very much, but the Bucks also have their eyes on them, and the Trail Blazers are poor, so they probably won’t be able to get them.

Festus Ezeli and others are also good, but when the real draft started, they were all selected before the 28th pick.

By the time they got to the 28th pick, there was only one forward left on their list.

That’s Draymond Green.

“Draymond Green? Can he do it?”

Jiang Ming still remembers this kid, who was strong and fat, and looked a bit like Lowry who played inside.

“Our scouting report shows his potential as a versatile player. Although he is not tall, his template is a Rodman-type player. He is very good at rebounding, blocking and steals!” Jiang Ming and McGowan nodded after reading the scouting report on Draymond Green.

“Yes, and he’s a senior now, so he can fight right away, so there’s no problem.”

Chase your dreams, come on!
The main reason is that the Trail Blazers really don’t have many players to choose from in this year’s draft. They can’t choose anyone like Bill, North Carolina Black Hawks Barnes, Drummond, and McGee.

Only a Bobcats team like Jordan that can pick the third pick can comfortably choose the player they want. He chose Michael Kidd-Gilchrist for the Bobcats this year, and he did choose a shooter.

But it’s okay, this combat capability is what the pioneers may need.

David Stern announced the 28th pick:

“The Portland Trail Blazers select Draymond Green from Michigan State University!”

Wow?

As soon as this choice was made, the other general managers at the scene all looked towards Portland.

Because they didn’t expect the Blazers to be so clear-headed, because didn’t they discuss with them before to use the draft pick to select Lillard? They thought they were going to add a point guard, but it turned out to be an inside player?
That’s very clever!
Everyone hopes that the Trail Blazers will choose the backcourt, because in that case, as long as Yao Ming and Oden have some problems, the Trail Blazers will be short of people in the interior, and it will be much easier to play.

But I didn’t expect that they still chose an inside player who can rush and grab the ball. It’s really frustrating!
Thunder President Putin: “F**K, can’t they make the wrong choice just once!”

Rockets President Daryl Morey said: “This way, even if they face the Heat’s small inside players again next season, they can use Ibaka and Draymond Green to perfectly match them.”

Warriors head coach Kerr is annoyed:
“Damn, we originally wanted to select Green in the second round. Isn’t it said that a championship cannot be without Green? The Trail Blazers already have Danny Green, but why did they choose him?” Spurs President RC Buford: “This kind of inside player will be very popular in the future, and he seems to have a three-point shot. If he practices well, he will be very powerful. If he doesn’t practice well, he will be nothing.”

“The Blazers should be able to practice well.”

After the Trail Blazers made their choice, fans started chatting on the forum:
“I remember him. When he was in high school, he led his team to 26 wins and 1 loss. He was really strong, haha.”

“He played at my alma mater, and in his senior season, Green averaged 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, leading the Michigan State Spartans to the Big Ten championship.

He won the Player of the Week award four times and won the league’s Player of the Year award this season.

He was a sophomore when I was a senior, and I played against him. He was fierce and a little dirty. “

“It’s okay to be dirty. Which championship-winning team doesn’t need such dirty players? Just bump into Haslem of the Heat!”

“This guy was the all-around Rodman in college. During college, Draymond Green got 1096 rebounds, becoming the all-time rebounding leader at Michigan State University. His 1517 points ranked him 17th in school history. His 117 blocks and 180 steals both ranked him second.”

“OK!”

I don’t know who actually exposed the Trail Blazers’ scouting report directly on the Reddit forum, which shows how hostile everyone is towards the Trail Blazers after two consecutive championships.

This means that fans of opposing teams can help study the Trail Blazers’ selection this time.

Height: 6 feet 6 inches
Weight: 235 pounds (about 107 kilograms)

Position: Power Forward/Small Forward

University: Michigan State University
Age: 22 years old

advantage:

All-round player

Green showed comprehensive technical ability in college, able to score, rebound, assist and defend. He has a very high basketball IQ and can make the right decisions on the court.

Defensive ability:

He is an excellent defender who can guard multiple positions. His strength, speed and awareness make him a great weapon on the defensive end, especially in switching and help defense.

Rebounding ability:

Despite his lack of height, Green has a very impressive number of rebounds per game thanks to his excellent positioning awareness and fighting ability. His offensive and defensive rebounds are very balanced.

Passing and playmaking skills:
Excellent passing vision, especially in high-post and fast-break passes. His assists are outstanding for a power forward.

Leadership and Resilience:
He is a leader at Michigan State University, showing a strong competitive spirit and tenacity. His passion and fighting spirit can infect his teammates.

Disadvantage
Lack of height:

As an inside player, Green’s height is slightly insufficient for the power forward position, which may affect his inside confrontation and rim protection ability at the NBA level.

Shooting stability:
Green’s shooting ability was not stable in college, especially his three-point shooting percentage was low. His shooting posture and shooting speed also need to be improved.

Athletic ability:

Although Green has good strength and speed, his jumping ability and explosiveness are not outstanding, which may limit his defense and finishing ability at the NBA level.

Position blur:

Green played multiple positions in college, but in the NBA, his positional positioning may become a problem. He is neither a traditional inside player nor a typical outside player.

Template Player
Best Template: Boris Diaw

Diaw is a versatile forward who can run the offense, defend multiple positions, and make plays in clutch situations. Green is considered to have the potential to be a similar type of player.

Lower limit: Jared Jeffries

If Green can’t improve his shooting, he could end up being a defensive role player, similar to Jeffries.

Final Thoughts

Draymond Green is an all-around player with passion and toughness. Although his height and shooting ability are certain deficiencies, his defense, rebounding and organizational skills make him have the potential to become an NBA rotation player.

If he can improve his shooting stability and find a position that suits him, he is expected to gain a foothold in the NBA.

As soon as the Trail Blazers’ scouting report was leaked, fans knew what the Trail Blazers were thinking when they chose him.

“Hey, it turns out that the pioneers wanted to train him as Dio, don’t tell me!”

“It turns out it wasn’t Rodman, but Dio is more suitable for the current Trail Blazers.”

“You could say that Rodman’s template is no longer suitable for modern basketball. Who can score 0 points and get 20 rebounds now? In modern basketball, you have to have some offensive skills.”

“Yes, either they can catch the ball or they can shoot three-pointers. There are very few pure blue-collar players.”

“A supporting power forward, if Green can be trained, he will be awesome.”

“I think the Blazers’ bench is really good. If they switch to a tank team, they can play as starters and train for a season. Maybe they can play well.”

“Dragic + Stephenson + Jimmy Butler + Ibaka + Draymond Green? A little short.”

“No, the Heat also have this style. Ibaka’s shooting is getting more and more accurate now. I am looking forward to how comfortable this set of substitutes will be on the court together.”

You know what, this lineup was really put to the test.

Also at the White House Stadium.

Because Draymond Green is a very outgoing guy, he not only went to the Trail Blazers to participate in the championship celebration early after being selected, but also said that he wanted to feel the atmosphere so that he wouldn’t be so cautious and not know how to celebrate next year.

And also followed the team to the White House.

In the exhibition match at the White House, he played against this starting lineup with the substitutes, and he played the most seriously in the whole game.
“You kid.”

The performance of Big Mouth Green made the team’s previous highlight Stephenson shake his head. This character is too outrageous.

Draymond Green opened his mouth wide and said:
“What’s wrong? Have thoughts about me? No problem, come to my podcast at 8pm and chat with me!”

“You guys, be serious.”

It was Curry’s words that made him speak a lot more quietly. Otherwise, if these politicians in the White House didn’t know, they would have thought that Draymond Green was the main player and that he led the team to win the championship this year?

However, Draymond Green’s podcast has been quite popular recently, because the Trail Blazers still have a lot of topics to talk about, such as the magical Chinese medicine department, championship gossip, and trade rumors.
After he joined the Trail Blazers, his side income increased, and of course, he never fell behind in his training.

“If I hadn’t seen you training so hard, I would have really wanted to fire you right now.”

After returning to the Trail Blazers, Green boasted on a podcast that Director Jiang Ming was handsome and had many beautiful women, and that he was a living legend in person. This made Jiang Ming, who was originally preparing to go to a meeting, go to the stadium to find him and criticize him by the ear.

“sorry!”

Green admitted his mistake very quickly. Although he was still thinking that Jiang Ming was a living medical legend, he had to admit his mistake.

Because he is very smart, he knows how to stand on the side. If he offends Jiang Ming in the Trail Blazers, he will be finished.

So the next second he quickly pinched Jiang Ming’s shoulder:
“Director, thank you for your hard work!” (End of this chapter)