Chapter 531 The Choice of the Pelicans (Second Update!)

"Are you really going to choose him?"

Although there have been exchanges before, but before making the final choice, Dempsey still did not forget to ask one more question.

Because the person Tang Tian suggested, after they got to know him, did not reach the strength of the first round.

Tang Tian nodded affirmatively. For him, this was a choice that did not require any consideration.

Even when he asked Demps to trade a first-round pick, it was all because of him.

Dempsey turned his gaze to Benson.

Benson nodded without much hesitation.

He belongs to the kind of owner who cares about the team very much, so he is aware of the communication between Tang Tian and Dempsey, and he now trusts Tang Tian very much.

Benson nodded, and Dempsey didn't hesitate any longer, and handed the envelope with the results to the staff.

Xiao Hua came out of the backstage for the 27th time.

He wiped his forehead. It was really tiring to go in and out of the draft.

Seeing that it was the Pelicans, he thought of Tang Tian, ​​and then remembered what Stern had said to him some time ago.

He smiled a little, then opened the envelope.

The Pelicans fans who came to the scene were full of expectations.

Dempsey's operations in the past season have been very impressive, so even the pick at the end of the first round made them look forward to it.

The Pelicans' style of play last season was actually very characteristic, Tang Tian and Davis, plus a bunch of outside 3D shooters.

Aminu failed to develop a three-pointer last season, and the 3D players on the outside must be their first choice.

However, there are actually not many 3D players who can be selected for this pick.

C.J. Wilcox, this is a shooting guard who made more than 250 three-pointers in his freshman season and has a good defensive size.

Joe Harris, this is the stronger 3 but the weaker D. As a junior, he threw 263 three-pointers in a single season, and his 40.7% three-point shooting rate ranked second in the history of the University of Virginia. bit.

KJ McDaniels, this is D but not 3 for the time being, the defensive end is very good, and it is also possible to develop the three-point shooting ability.

Basically, that's the three of them.

In the anticipation of the Pelicans fans at the scene, Xiao Hua announced the choice of the Pelicans.

"With the 27th overall pick in the first round of 2014, the New Orleans Pelicans selected... Nikola Jokic, a 2.08m center from Serbia."

When Xiao Hua announced the choice of the Pelicans, the fans in the audience were confused.

Who is this Jokic? What the hell is Serbia?

And don't want 3D forwards and guards, choose a short center with 2 meters 08!

The choice of the Pelicans is really incomprehensible!

Even Walker, who was communicating with Napier, looked up and turned his head in surprise.

He knew that Tang Tian went to the draft office of the Pelicans, so Tang Tian must have been involved in this selection.

But how does this choose someone who has never appeared on the forecast list?

After watching Xiao Hua's announcement, Dempsey couldn't help but pouted.

He trusted Tang Tian's vision, but this choice was indeed not his original intention. He was more inclined to choose Wilcox.

And this Jokic still has contracts with overseas teams, and he may not come this season.

Dempsey was a little confused, but Tang Tian was rarely excited.

After Xiao Hua announced, it was tantamount to a one-shot deal.

Jokic, the Pelicans finally come!

Although it is only a rookie Jokic, this will greatly increase the strength of the Pelicans' bench next season.

Of course, the most important thing is that the future of the Pelicans is even more worth looking forward to!

Although Whiteside's stay has not yet been decided, but Jokic + Davis + him + Holiday, this lineup is completely worthy even for the rising Warriors!

As for the buyout, he will find a way to let Dempsey do it, if it doesn't work, he can pay for it!

Just like investing in Ferrari back then, this is a business that can help him earn more krypton gold and make a steady profit without losing money!

Seeing Tang Tian's excitement, Dempsey couldn't understand it.

However, Tang Tian's previous suggestions have always been successful, and I hope this time it will be successful as well.

The Pelicans are done with their picks, and the first-round draft is coming to an end.

But Demps was not idle, he continued to communicate with other teams.

In addition to suggesting Jokic this year, Tang Tian also has targets in the second round.

Spencer Dinwiddie, this is Tang Tian's first target.

Dinwiddie's strength is actually enough to qualify for the first round, but no one dares to choose because of hidden knee injuries.

But Tang Tian knows his strength as a time traveler. He is the kind of potential point guard who can become the sixth man. If the Pelicans can get him in the second round, he will definitely make money.

Of course, if there is a first goal, there is a second goal. If the deal cannot be reached, then Taylor Johnson, the undrafted pick, is his second goal.

Johnson is a combo guard with a good three-pointer. The Pelicans' winning him is also a reinforcement for the back line.

The second round of the draft has begun, and the person who appeared in front of the stage has changed from Silver to Tatum.

The Bucks selected Damien Inglis with the 31st overall pick, officially kicking off the second round of the draft.

There has been no progress on Dempsey's side.

Until the 36th pick, Tang Tian knew that the deal was basically impossible to reach.

Just when he was about to take the next best thing and turn his target to Johnson, Dempsey suddenly looked at him.

"The Pistons want one more future second-round pick."

The plan Demps gave before was Darius Millaga's No. 53 pick this year.

Miller was the No. 46 pick in 2012, and the value is basically equal, but if they want to make another second round, they will obviously lose money.

"Give."

Tang Tian said without hesitation.

The Pelicans will soon be on the mend, and future second-round picks are worthless.

Benson nodded.

Dempsey picked up the phone again, after some communication.

"nailed it."

Because the consideration time for each team in the second round is only 2 minutes, at this time the 37th pick has already been selected.

This is a standard buzzer-beater deal.

But the buzzer is better than the lore failure, and they have gained a lot in this draft.

Even in this way, he can still try to get Taylor Johnson in the unsuccessful market, which is the Dzogchen.

"With the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2014 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Spencer Dinwiddie, a 1.98-meter point guard from the University of Colorado."

After hearing the trades and options in a row, the Pelicans fans on the scene became a little more excited at this time.

Dinwiddie University has a hidden knee injury, but in 17 games he played, he made 41.3% of his three-pointers and averaged 1.5 steals per game.

If his injury does not affect his performance in the NBA, this is definitely a value-for-money 3-and-D player.

Even strictly speaking, this is still a 3D player who can organize, which is a match made in heaven with the current Pelicans.

Although the short center Jokic who was selected was a bit inexplicable, Demps's operation in the second round was very eye-catching.