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Chapter 121 [The overbearing president does not choose the king]

Wang Jun returned to Ann Arbor after the fourth team completed the trial and continued training.

Unfortunately, the uniform groups of these four teams decided to choose others and give up Wang Jun.

He is average in athletic ability, 195cm tall, and if he doesn't arrange tactics, it's difficult to get a mobile phone. As for his back-on ability, no one is interested in it. He can't let the core wait for opportunities on the periphery, give him space, right?

Wang Jun is very physically strong and he also overlooked this during physical examinations.

While the Pistons management discussed, scout Steve Joel attempted to convince Dumas.

"Joe, Wang Jun has made great progress and has reached this level in just one year. There is news that he was still a fat man a year ago, so why don't he give him a chance to try it? It's just that he's 25th pick in the first round!"

Chaudhumas shook his head and smiled a little disdained: "I'm curious why you are optimistic about him? So many international players who swing their positions this year can help the team when they come. What we need is immediate combat power. What can that Chinese man do when he comes? Cultivate him? Let him defend against low posts? Partner with Ben (Wallace) in the inside?"

Joel had no choice but to ask about the second sign again. "Why don't you choose Anthony if you choose the second sign?"

“I think Milicic has more potential.”

Joel felt that the president was thrusting. "Can't you see Anthony's comprehensive skills? He is the instant combat power! Milicic is here to start. Who can be sure if he can adapt to the rhythm of the game?"

Dumas has already completely bowed to Milicic's sports shorts and looks good. "Although he is not as comprehensive as Anthony, he has potential. Should we give up a bigger man who is worse than Novizki?"

During the trial, Milicic did perform incredible. His shooting touch was soft, his footsteps were flexible under the basket, and his speed was rare among big players. He could also skillfully use his left hook and free throw line to directly dunk when he received the ball.

Old scout Will Robinson supports the president. "Joel, you are still too young. You need to consider many aspects of choosing players. I think Milicic may become a dominant player like Chamberlain."

“…”

Joel roared in his heart: Didn’t you still want to introduce instant combat power just now? You just look at your body only!

Robinson has worked as a scout at the Pistons for twenty years. He is Joel's master and has a very old qualification and he can't refute it.

The Pistons are not interested in Anthony. On the one hand, because Prince has great potential in the third position, he only needs a big man who is both inside and outside. There are Billups in the ball and Hamilton in the running position. If they choose Anthony, they will not give him the ball rights.

Anthony is now waiting for the draft, and he will soon be stunned and does not want to go to the Nuggets at all.

In early June, except for the Spurs and the Nets who reached the finals, other teams basically determined their preferred targets and spare tires.

This season, the Nets are not as vulnerable as last year, and have played six games with the Spurs, losing without a loss.

Tim Duncan, who was called "Stone Buddha" and "A Dai", averaged 23.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.9 blocks per game in the regular season, and won MVP.

He became more powerful in the playoffs, with comprehensive data improvements, and averaged 24.7 points, 15.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.3 blocks per game.

In the finals, Duncan was simply a cheat, and against the beast power forward Kenyon Martin, he averaged 24.3 points, 17 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 5.3 blocks per game.

His blocking data was unprecedented. He almost won four doubles in the sixth game, leading the team to win the championship again, winning the finals MVP, and completing a personal honor grand slam.

Since the blocking statistics, only Duncan has won 20+15+5+5 in the finals in history, and NBA seems to be going to be a different person to dominate.

After the NBA season, the rookies, except for international players who did not come to the United States, basically went to various teams to conduct physical tests.

A group of monsters emerged in the Platinum generation.

With terrifying speed, TJ Ford is super agile, and even if there are hidden dangers of injury, he will definitely be selected by a high ranking.

With a terrifying arm span, center Perkins is 208cm tall and weighs 127kg, and the arm span reaches 227cm.

With a terrifying three-pointer, Capono's training hit rate can be comparable to that of a famous pitcher.

With a terrifying neck, Bosh's shoulder height is about the same as that of Brian Cook, and his neck is half a head higher than the other person...

The most surprising thing is LeBron James, who has super comprehensive qualities. Except for his height of only 203cm, he seems to be able to play in five positions, even if he is not as conscious as a defender.

Many rookies have also been questioned.

One of the more interesting data for physical testing is fat content, which mainly evaluates a player's reference in maintaining body shape.

Among them, Anthony and Kaman both had an excess of fat. In the physical test results, the fat content of these two players exceeded 10%. In the general perception of NBA scouts and coaches, a player should not have a fat content of more than 8%, at least at the beginning of the season.

Even worse than the favorites of these two major drafts is Wang Jun. Physical test results show that his fat content is as high as 13.7%.

The only comfort is that his arm span was 208cm longer than a year ago. You know, Michael Jordan's arm span was only 212cm. Kobe, who was 198cm tall, had a wingspan of only 206cm.

Scouts' impression of Wang Jun is basically that they have a defender's height, forward weight, and fat content exceed the standard.

Therefore, he is still not optimistic about the second draft prediction.

Espn experts believe he may be selected in the middle of the second round, which takes into account nationality.

Columnist Tom Habstro said: "Wang Jun is likely to be the fourth Chinese player to log in to the NBA. As China's only outside line, he has certain commercial value. He showed his shooting in the NCAA and can play a role in the system. He is very young and worth a bet."

Some people even think that Wang Jun is at the end of the second round at most, and the reason is physical fitness, and give examples.

Ginobili was selected at the time of 57. Another one, who proved himself abroad, was selected at the Argentine insider Scola, who was only selected at 56 last season.

Basketball celebrity Horacek also accepted media interviews.

When the reporter heard that Wang Jun was his apprentice, Horacek had a bright smile. "Actually, I can't say that he is a master or apprentice. I just guided him some shooting details. He played well this season, and he was entirely based on his personal efforts."

The reporter asked: "Jeff, do you think Wang Jun can play the NBA well?"

"I think he will be better than me in the future. He is only 20 years old. Anyone who knows him knows how amazing his progress is."

The reporter asked: "What ranking do you think he will be selected?"

Hornersek stared at the camera and said seriously: "If I were the manager, I would definitely choose him in the first round, and he would be a big surprise."

Horacek gave Wang Jun a free effort and helped him get extra points in the draft.

Of course, Chinese media are unanimously optimistic about Wang Jun and have given two templates. The best template is Ray Allen, and the worst is Hornersek.

Of course, this template doesn't make much sense.

Last year's best rookie Stoudemire, the best template given by the media was Ben Wallace, and the worst template was Jason Collins. This is not called a mistake, it is clearly a prank.

Whether optimistic or unfair, Wang Jun decided to keep pace with changes, exercise and strive to become better before the game starts.
Chapter completed!
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