"Didn't you say you couldn't come?"

Lin Ying couldn't help laughing and joking when she saw him at the airport.

"I'm not afraid that you will reveal what I did in college!"

Durant said as he limped forward and hugged Lin Ying with a smile.

He had already said hello to the Thunder management, and now he suddenly felt particularly relaxed.

This is how people are, sometimes things that are extremely confusing seem to become less important the moment they are let go.

Durant came early this time because of Devin Booker.

Booker is running for election this year!

When he and Durant held a training camp together, Durant even gave him a very middle-class name "Texas Twin Galaxy".

Booker was inside.

Booker and Lin Ying have a lot of interactions, starting from asking for autographs and taking photos, to asking for tickets to the finals, and then to the training camp.

Strictly speaking, Booker is his disciple, but he is also very popular with Durant, so Durant supported Booker in advance this time.

"Do you think you can bring this kid to Brooklyn?"

In the car going to Lin Ying's home, Durant couldn't help but ask.

"I thought about it too, but there's basically no chance. He would be a lottery pick."

Not to mention that Lin Ying opened his eyes and knew Booker's 13th pick, in fact, Booker's draft predictions at this moment are all around 10.

Basically, the outside world's evaluation of him is similar to that of Fredette, the top white shooter among rookies.

Although this year is not a super year, the only assets that the Nets can trade for this pick are him, Jokic and Bradley, but obviously they cannot be moved.

"Where do you think this child will end up?"

Durant was a little regretful, but he also knew that the Nets could not draft him, and he was more concerned about Booker himself.

"sun."

Lin Ying gave an answer,

"When I was still in Phoenix, he came to me for tickets and said he was a Suns fan forever, so I think God will see it."

"!"

When Durant heard what Lin Ying said, he put his hand on his forehead.

He knew that Lin Ying was teasing him. He had previously said that he would let God decide whether he wanted to come to the Nets or not.

Lin Ying also smiled.

But he is also curious whether Booker will end up with the Suns like in history.

…

Before the draft begins, one thing that fans are concerned about has finally been settled.

The Lakers fired D'Antoni at the end of last season, and their new coach will be Nate McMillan.

The Nets were not careful and were dismantled again.

But this time it was the coaching staff that was demolished.

Last year, Cole played brilliantly with the Warriors, so McMillan was naturally attracted.

Although this is not surprising.

Because D'Antoni's defense was so eye-catching last season, it was expected that they would hire a defensive coach.

There is another background here, because the failed "Lakers New F4" in history did not appear, and Paul also came to the Lakers. Jim Buss is still in charge of the Lakers now, so the series of operations of the Lakers are still within the normal range.

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One day later, the 2015 NBA Draft took place at Madison Square Garden.

Lin Ying took Durant to the VIP box.

"Have you ever watched the draft here before?"

Entering the box, Durant looked shocked.

The environment and perspective of this private room are also great!

He really felt like Grandma Liu had entered the Grand View Garden.

Although it's not his fault. Compared with the Thunder, the difference between the Nets and the Thunder is completely different from the wealthy.

"Kevin, you have to learn to adapt to this slowly."

Lin Ying sat on the sofa, picked up a cigar from the table and bit it.

"Damn it, why didn't I come earlier!"

Durant also said in an exaggerated tone, and then sat down on the sofa.

It’s easy to move from frugality to luxury, and the process really makes people feel extremely comfortable!

At this moment, Lin Ying's cell phone rang.

It's Dean Walken calling.

Most of them asked him if he had any reference for the draft.

Let’s not talk about Crowder. With the example of Jokic, Dean Woken must now regard Lin Ying’s suggestion as his first choice.

Lin Ying didn't regard Durant as an outsider, and reported the available candidates to Walken Dean in person.

The Nets' draft pick this year is higher, but it's only the 25th pick.

And this year is indeed not a big year for the draft, even the overall quality of the head is average.

Nance Jr., Kevin Looney, Montrezl Harrell, Willy Hernangomez, Norman Powell.

Just like last year, he found the right candidate.

As for who Walkendian will choose, it depends on Walkendian’s own plans for the free market.

He has fully communicated with Walken Dean about Durant, so he doesn't have to worry.

And at the end of the phone call, he also told Walken Dean about Booker.

"He's my and Kevin's protégé."

Lin Ying finally said and hung up the phone.

"Is this okay?"

Durant was still shocked after hearing this.

Because he discovered that Lin Ying was actually in the remote control management team!

His status in the Thunder is not low, but his opinions are generally ignored by the management.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been unable to keep Harden because of 2 million!

"Kevin, it wasn't me who called, it was Mark who called me."

Lin Ying took a puff of his cigar and said.

After hearing this, Durant had the idea of ​​​​pinning Lin Ying on the sofa and rubbing him.

This guy's words are getting more fishy now!

"Do you know why?"

Fortunately, Lin Ying didn't really want to show off in front of Durant.

"Because Jokic was selected at my request and he has been to my training camp before."

Lin Ying still talks the same way. There are so many people coming to his training camp anyway, even Durant doesn’t know.

Durant looked suddenly enlightened.

This is not surprising, Jokic showed so much talent last season.

"That's a very enthusiastic guy. It's a pity that he went back to Serbia, otherwise I would definitely take you to meet him."

After Jokic returned, Lin Yi felt a little unhappy, and Lin Ying missed him a little.

While we were chatting, Tatum came out and the draft started.

The lottery for this year's draft ended in April, and the Timberwolves had a 0.5% probability of winning the No. 1 pick.

Well, Stern's blessing directly turned into Tatum's blessing.

Although compared to Stern, Tatum's operation in this area is slightly stiffer.

But no matter what, the Timberwolves selected their No. 1 pick just like in history.

This year's top pick is Towns.

With Harden already there, this "Haas combination" has a high chance of allowing the Timberwolves to enter the playoffs.
To be continued...