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"The player selected by the Los Angeles Clippers is... Gilnova Coupard." After David Stern announced the above, there was a burst of surprise, which was too unexpected. I thought Cooper Even if Germany is selected in the first round, it should be at the end. Who would have thought that the Clippers would make a move after reaching the twelfth place.

Coupard stood up in disbelief and looked around, afraid that someone would tell him that the voice he heard just now was just a hallucination. Fortunately, the expressions of other people gave him confidence. At this moment, Stephen stood up and gave him One punch: "Hurry up and go to the stage, what are you still doing here?"

Coupard looked incredible, even if he got the hat representing the Clippers, it was still a bit unbelievable, he has already become a professional player, earning a salary of several million dollars a year, and he is still in the lottery zone Draft, what an honor.

Seeing Coupard's bewildered look when he was being interviewed, Stephen wanted to laugh, but a little bit of sadness was spreading in his heart. Who doesn't want to be interviewed by many media reporters under the spotlight, who doesn't want to stand tall Standing on the stage, accepting the hug of the President, whoever wants to come up and sign a multi-million dollar contract, but all of this is just a dream for me, this damn offensive shortcoming, if I don't have this, wouldn't I be It's the same as Coupard. At this time, Stephen really wants to turn around and leave. He has been training hard for a year. If he doesn't believe that he can't practice the offense, he will come to the draft again. Unfortunately, these can only be thought about.

"It's nothing, a team will choose you." After seeing the expression on Stephen's face, Modans comforted him from the side. As far as he knew, a team had already started to act, and the target should be Stephen, but Nothing has happened yet, so it's not easy for him to disclose it to Stephen in advance. If not, wouldn't it be miserable.

"It's okay, I'm mentally prepared." Stephen is actually not in a hurry. If he is not selected, he will not force himself to sign with another team. Instead, he will find a trainer to help him train and wait for the next year. Participating in the draft or directly entering as a free agent, Stephen is very confident in his own ability, but without shooting ability, it is useless to say anything.

After the Clippers selected Coupard, it happened to coincide with the rumors released by the Los Angeles media before. But if this is the case, will the Clippers choose Stephen, or take the risk of waiting for Stephen to lose? Presti thought for a while. I will decide whether to take the risk or not. Coupard is expected to fall to the end of the first round. Presti has Coupard's name on the list in his hand. If Coupard really reaches that position and has not been selected, Presti would not hesitate to use the No. 28 pick to sign him, but it is a pity that the Clippers made a move at No. 12.

At this time, the general managers of many teams began to revise their rosters. All the general managers of many teams did not vote for Coupard. I couldn't hold back my breath, so I shot directly, but after thinking about it, everyone will understand that although the Clippers have two big men, Brand and Kaman, in the interior, no one thinks there are too many big players. Not to mention that Coupard is still a local player in Los Angeles, and he is naturally called a local player when he goes to school in Los Angeles.

No. 13 is still the Charlotte Bobcats. It turned out to be the draft pick of the Cavaliers. The Bobcats chose Sean May from the University of North Carolina. Acquaintances, so far, the lottery draft has been completed, and the University of North Carolina is the biggest winner, and all four players have entered the lottery.

Stephen felt very depressed again, Rasheed McCants can enter the lottery zone, why can't I, no, I must develop my offense as soon as possible, although the team that likes me must definitely Play more roles on the defensive end, but also find ways to show off your own offensive talents.

The draft continued, until the 21st place, another acquaintance of Stephen played, the Phoenix Suns selected Nate Robinson from the University of Washington, and then sent him to the New York Knicks through a trade, when it reached the [-]th place Well, the Rockets chose Deron Williams' teammate Luther Hyde, and Stephen couldn't help curling his lips beside him. As for this guy, if he can limit him to death, he might as well choose himself.

When it came to the Spurs, the Spurs directly selected Ion Massinmi from France. At this time, Modans was a little nervous. The Spurs were his only hope. Because he was afraid that the Spurs would not select Stephen, Modans They also used the company's resources to get the Clippers to cooperate, and let the media under the control of CAA blow the wind, in order to give the Spurs a sense of urgency.

The first round is over soon. After a short break, it will be the second round. At this time, there are very few people paying attention. There may not be a player who can play in the second round show for several years. Although the second round show There are also Hall of Fame players, such as Stephen's forward Bill Sharman, and in recent years, Lewis, Reed, Ginobili, Boozer, Arenas and other players, but not every team can be just right. Such a player was picked in the second round.

President David Stern worked tirelessly to stand on the stage again, but the perfunctory expression on his face was also very obvious. In such a young draft year, there are no good players at the end of the first round, let alone the second round. But the ceremony that should go has to go.

The first place in the second round was the Atlanta Hawks. After getting the roster, David Stern called out his name directly: "Stephen Shi". Stephen didn't understand it at first, but it was Mordance who pushed him behind. Only then did he realize that it was his own name being called, and hurriedly took the Eagles hat from the staff next to him and walked onto the stage.

Stephen is still wondering, why is it the Eagles? Didn't the Spurs try out for him? Moreover, the Eagles didn't seem to show any interest in him during the training camp. Why did they use the second round of the team? Pick one by yourself.

Although they are all first, the first round of the second round is incomparable with the first round. As soon as he sat down, he was about to ask Modangs what was going on, and Modangs told him the news he had just received. It turned out that just now, the Spurs reached a deal with the Eagles. The Spurs exchanged next year's second-round pick for this year's second-round pick of the Eagles, because the Spurs' second-round pick for this year has already been traded to the Eagles. Team.

Mordance estimated that the Spurs must have other bargaining chips, and there may be some cash, otherwise the Eagles would not agree to such a condition. With the Spurs' record, the picks are generally relatively late, because apart from the lottery Other teams are ranked based on their regular season record.

Like the draft pick is not who you traded to, whoever chooses the players, but still the original team chooses, but the right to sign is traded out. Now Stephen only has the right to sign with the Spurs. Otherwise, unless the Spurs give up.

In the subsequent draft, the Eagles once again selected Salim Stoudemire of the University of Arizona, another old acquaintance of Stephen, but Stephen was not familiar with this guy, although he still directed at him after he stepped down. Stephen smiled.

At this time, Coupard is already planning with his agent how big a contract he can get, and then what to do with the first payment. According to him, all the next three salaries have been planned and spent. Of course, this is after deducting taxes and brokerage expenses.

"Don't mess around with this money, save it first, and then you can use this money when you sign the next contract." Stephen listened to the more wrong, buying a car with a loan, buying a house with a loan, Coupard What are you doing, hurried over and patted him.

"Ah, Boss, you have to take care of this too." Coupard was discussing the rise, and was suddenly sobered by Stephen's photo. Seeing that he has become a professional player, the boss still has to take care of himself, Coupard I'm a little dissatisfied.

"Why, I can't control it. Let me tell you that a career like an athlete is a youth meal. Maybe you lost your job that day and don't even have the skills to make a living. This money is your hope for the rest of your life. You take it It’s okay to invest, and to improve family life, but don’t think about buying a car or a house. I just want to go to other places, so I’ll lend you my car and rent a house.” Coupard wanted to say something else, You were blocked back with a big wave of Stephen's hand, regardless of whether you have become a professional player or my little brother.

"By the way, after signing the contract, don't be in a hurry to have a good time, treat your buddies, and keep in good shape first. The summer league will start soon. Then play hard for me and play our Trojans." For these players who ran ahead of him, Stephen made up his mind and prepared to teach them a lesson.

"Okay, I see." Coupard immediately became dejected, and he was not allowed to buy a car or a house, and he was not allowed to go to his former buddies to show off, so what's the point of being a professional player, although the boss's car is also good, But he prefers the Ford Mustang, which is what a man drives.

After the draft was over, the two separated again and each went to their respective teams to sign a contract. There was another physical examination between the signings. However, this physical examination was mainly aimed at inspections such as hidden diseases. Stephen passed the inspection easily. , Mordance brought him to the team's player affairs department.

Signing is still a matter for Presti, and he said to Stephen when he came up: "The team signed you and intends to train them as a long-term training object, so you don't need to worry about anything. The contract provided by the team is also in line with A guaranteed contract like a first-round rookie, a salary of $80 in the first year, and an [-]% increase in the second year, what do you think?"

Providing Stephen with such a contract is mainly based on Popovich's opinion. He wants to develop Stephen's offensive ability in two years. The highest salary for a second-round pick of $80 was given to show the importance he attaches to Stephen, so that Stephen can calm down and play well.

There is nothing negotiable about this. The salary offered by the other party is already the highest, and it is completely guaranteed. It is still a two-year contract. Stephen signed his name on the contract readily and got the first payment. own income.

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Finally became a professional player, this process is a bit long, sorry.