In Guo Xu's previous life, the 2000th class was called the worst draft in NBA history, but at present, this is more like a group of elites.

The template is "Michael Jordan" high school player Deshaun Stevenson was selected by the Jazz in the 23rd pick. Since the evaluation method of draft templates, a special (screw) industry (father) has been launched, many players' templates are really dazzling.

Stevens averaged 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his career. The template given by the "experts" turned out to be Jordan?

This is an unsolved mystery in the NBA. Many fans suspect that he is invincible. If Stevenson wrote, directed, acted and sang the theme song, a movie called "Pure Heart - Dream Chasing NBA", these experts would probably give him a very high evaluation and invite him to participate in the Chicken Awards selection.

The 28th Trail Blazers chose Eric Barkley, who was praised by the Lakers, a point guard with a height of 185cm and a weight of 80 kilograms.

The Trail Blazers manager, Bob Whitcht, nicknamed "Trader", looked very proud, thinking that he had successfully intercepted the opponent's favorite player. In fact, the Lakers did not want to choose Barkley at all. The Trail Blazers are still small at No. 1 position in the new season, with three point guard positions overlapping, wasting a first-round pick.

The Lakers selected blue-collar power forward Mark Madson with the 29th pick in order to strengthen defense, which was a goal that had been set long ago.

Madsen is nicknamed "Mad Dog", 206CM tall, weighs 111 kilograms, and has poor data in four years of college. He has poor offensive methods and has almost no scoring ability. His only scoring method is a secondary offense or a bargain at the basket.

Madson was famous in 1999. He represented the United States in the World College Games and won the championship. Although his data was mediocre, his playing style was recognized and he did a good job in the inside.

Kupchek does not plan to renew his contract with veteran AC Green, and must find a defensive blue-collar worker to replace him. The Lakers have the weakest depth in the league at the No. 4 position, and there will definitely be a deal in the summer.

The draft entered the second round, and a group of players who were unknown in college, who had no data and no record were selected one by one.

Scoring guard Michael Reed, who has data and no record, was selected by the Bucks in 14 in the second round. In Guo Xu's previous life, many people thought that he was the best player in this class and was picked up by the Bucks.

The Spurs are the most optimistic team in Hapi Watles, but Guo Xu was not considered for the two second-round draft picks, even if the team lacked point guard.

Originally, Popovich listed Guo Xu as the first choice in the second round. Seeing the news that Guo Xu refused to try out, he changed his mind. Popovich hated players with personality. When he was the Spurs manager, he gave rebounding champion Rodman to the Bulls for free.

In Guo Xu's previous life, Popovich explained his basketball theory like this. "I don't want anyone to show off too much, so we will replace them. Why do we get 30 points? That's a selfish behavior!"

In Popovich's opinion, Guo Xu was too selfish in the NCAA finals, and dancing and celebrating goals was simply too bad. So he chose Duke center Chris Calavere in the second round, and the 25th selected international point guard named Cory Hightower.

Many reporters smelled the big news. The commentator of ESPN live draft said: "Jason Guo has not been selected yet. The point guards with a bit of fame in NCAA have been selected. He is likely to become the first MOP in the NBA's history to lose the final four. I don't know what he is feeling now."

Guo Xu was very excited and prayed with his hands folded.

As he expected, he ranked 29th in the second round and 58th in total. He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks. No one was willing to intercept his height of 180cm and his "brain" without the "brain" of body side data.

"The deal should be announced today." Guo Xu knew that he was stable when he went to the Lakers, so he comforted his family with a smile: "You don't have to be depressed. This position is the same as the first place in the second round, and it has a gimmick. The coach will give me a chance to perform."

There are some instant transactions in the draft every year. Sure enough, Guo Xu's transaction was announced soon, and the Lakers exchanged Tyrone Lu for Guo Xu's signing rights and part of the cash.

It is difficult for the Mavericks to get a contract if they choose the last person, and they have to waste it if they can't trade. It just so happened that old Nelson wanted to strengthen the No. 1 position and added some cash to recruit Tyrone Lu into the team. If Tyrone Lu stays healthy in the new season and plays first-round pick, the Mavericks will make a lot of money.

The Mavericks' substitute point guard Robert Pike only played 29 games due to injury, with an annual salary of 4.05 million, so he will definitely not renew his contract. But Tyrone Lu is not enough, and they still have to find point guards in the free market in the summer.

After a while, Lakers General Manager Kupchek called himself and said with a smile: "Jason, we have chosen you as agreed."

Kupchek was relieved to be able to bring Guo Xu into the team. This was equivalent to signing a lottery rookie at the lowest price. The Lakers' No. 1 position will not be weak next season. In the summer, he only needs to find another power forward to complete the reinforcement and prepare for defending the title.

"Thank you, manager, I can't wait to integrate into the team and practice with my seniors." Guo Xu said with a smile.

Kupchek said: "You are going to Los Angeles before July 4 to participate in the Long Beach Summer League. We hope you can play to your level and prove your strength. The specific time and place will be sent to your email."

"I will definitely participate on time and give my all."

The two chatted for a few words, and Guo Xu asked the phone number of coach Phil Jackson. Although the head coach would not be the head coach in the summer league, he wanted to take the time to say hello to Jackson and talk a few words.

After hanging up the phone, Guo Xu smiled and said, "The general manager called me personally and notified me to play in the summer league and go to the Lakers to make sure I went to the Lakers. No big surprise. I will sign a two-year contract."

"Take more money to Los Angeles, find a good place to stay, eat three meals a day, don't worry about the money, don't get your salary home, if something happens, we can go to Los Angeles to help you at any time." Dad Guo Zhiping began to plan the future, but was hit hard by his father-in-law Black.

Black glared at Guo Zhiping. "What stupid things do you say like a crow? What can happen to him? Let's go to Los Angeles to drag us down. Jason, if you make too much money and can't spend it, give it to your family, and we will help you spend it."

Guo Xu found out that he could talk to his bald grandfather and liked to hear such words the most. "No problem, there will be money, big houses, and luxury cars. At the latest, five years, you can get whatever you want."

This is a serious promise. Guo Xu's family is particularly pleasing to him in this life and hopes that they will live a good life of wealth.

The next day, many media mentioned Guo Xu when reporting on the draft, saying that he set an embarrassing historical record of the lowest pick in the MOP draft in the semi-finals.

Hornets manager Bob Bass was interviewed and took the lead: "I think the Lakers chose Jason Guo for his Chinese identity and could attract some Chinese fans, but even if he got a basic salary contract, he would definitely be a marginal person and a mascot."

The reporter asked: "At that time, was the Hornets invited Jason Guo to try out because of his Chinese identity?"

"Of course, he has some commercial value, but I'm not optimistic about his foothold in the NBA. He can only be a marginal person at No. 1 position when joining the Hornets." Bass said gloatingly.

There is a kind of person in this world who does two things. If you succeed, he will be jealous of you; if you fail, he will be laughing at you.

Unlike Bob Bass, Mike Miller, a core member of the University of Florida, was much more low-key when he encountered a question about Guo Xu in an interview. Guo Xu was low in ranking. People who supported Foster University liked it, but those who had competed with Guo Xu on the court did not dare to speak nonsense.
Chapter completed!