Chapter 3, Major Upset

Candidates for the draft, who among them was not a prodigy in high school or college? Yet, by the time of the draft, these members of the green room who have not yet been selected have already faced their first significant setback in entering society

David Stern's mouth involuntarily curled upward in a smile as he continued, "... a player from Syracuse University, swoosh!"

The name pronounced by David Stern this time is Nick Collison from the University of Kansas

Liu Xiu reflected on his performance in university; although he was 21 years old and in his third year, he had actually only played for that one year

He only began to formally engage with college basketball in his junior year. From not having the opportunity to play in the season opener, to becoming a starter by mid-season, and then emerging as the team's second leading scorer during March Madness, averaging 15 points and 6 assists over those 6 games. This is the core reason for his high draft expectations.

What happened to the 13th position? It still aims to become a superstar

However, the age of 21 is indeed a hurdle that cannot be overcome

Liu Xiu recalled the first round of the playoffs in the 2006-2007 season, where the defending champions were swept away, leading to Sinrich securing a contract worth 50 million over 5 years, a deal that was not commensurate with his actual abilities

After the meeting, Anthony just felt that something was off, yet he could not articulate what exactly was wrong

At the eleventh pick, the second overseas player without experience in American basketball was selected, and the Golden State Warriors chose Michael Pietrus from the French team Pau-Orthez

When going to the Pistons, Anthony must certainly take more into consideration, and in order to grow and strengthen, practical circumstances must also be taken into account

This individual, not a member of the Little Green House, is particularly well-known. Last year, he represented the United States team in the World Championships, where he was dominated by various European centers

Lottery teams, apart from the Pistons who received the unprotected draft pick from the Grizzlies several years ago, represent greater opportunities for other lottery teams.

Whether one is considered fat or not depends on the perspective of the observer

Only two spots remain in the lottery area, and everyone is eagerly watching David Stern as he returns to the stage

This is the reason why Anthony cannot even remember Milicic's name; he has never paid attention to those competitors who have no experience in American basketball at all

Watching Nick Collison rush in from the candidate room upon receiving the notification, the unselected members of the green room were too anxious to engage in any gossip, feeling increasingly uneasy.

The contestants selected for the Little Green House all consider themselves to be future superstars

Thus, he received an absurdly wide draft expectation ranging from mid-first round to undrafted.

There is already a way. Anthony was initially somewhat cautious, but now, with the aura of a big shot radiating around him, he complained to Liu Xiu: "Jess, if you slim down a bit and manage your physique well, you will definitely have a greater chance of being selected"

Name: Liu Xiu, English Name: Jess

Anthony wanted to refuse, but upon seeing Liu Xiu's "You definitely wouldn't dare" gaze, he blurted out: "Let's gamble!"

However, at present, people's expectations for this new generation of talents are quite high, with hopes that they will be a combination of the classes of 1996 and 1997. Such public opinion has also led the members of the Little Green House to have high expectations for themselves

But if he goes to the Nuggets, then it will immediately become his domain

After Anthony, Bosh and Wade were selected in the fourth and fifth positions, respectively

The members of the small green house who have not yet been selected are particularly focused, with many repeatedly reciting their names, feeling more anxious than at any previous ranking.

He is very confident in himself

The Milwaukee Bucks, who were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with Payton, would certainly choose either T.J. Ford or Kirk Hinrich if given the opportunity. Initially, the Bucks' target was not T.J. Ford, but when T.J. Ford surprisingly fell to the eighth pick, they naturally had to seize the opportunity.

Immediately following, Kaman, who thought he would join the Heat, was selected at the sixth position, while another rookie, Kirk Hinrich, who also longed to join the Heat, was chosen by the Bulls at the seventh position

Liu Xiu was uncertain about his selection order and had even prepared for the possibility of not being chosen, setting his expectations to the lowest level

Even if it is only the thirteenth pick, for a rookie, it offers more opportunities than teams with lower draft positions

It is impossible, absolutely impossible

Affiliated Team: Syracuse University Orange (no longer active)

With such a disruption, although the members of the Little Green House originally had high hopes for a better ranking, they now find themselves uncertain about the direction of their future.

The Knicks selected Michael Sviatny from Georgia State University with the ninth pick

Compared to the tough players like Francis, Mobley, and Yao Ming from the Rockets, the Grizzlies' Gasol and Battier appear to be significantly easier to bully

They are already in a state of panic, and the current issue is that they have not yet been selected

You will perform an upside-down head wash live across the entire United States

Liu Xiu knew that he would definitely not be selected in such a high position. After the top three positions, his attention was not entirely focused on the stage.

The draft year may not be particularly promising, and it is uncertain if any team will take a gamble on me; the class of 2003 is somewhat challenging

Thinking of this, Anthony felt a sense of fortune arising from misfortune

Liu Xiu knows that the 03 draft class can be referred to as the "Platinum Generation" purely because of a few top picks. The top players of this draft class are indeed exceptional, but when compared to first-tier stars and average starting-level players in a typical draft year, they may not necessarily hold an advantage, relying solely on high-end combat power to support their status

Therefore, he chose to adopt the perspective of an onlooker at the draft event. Even if he was not selected or was picked too low to be valued, at least he benefited from a few days of accommodation provided by the league for the green room members and had the opportunity to attend the draft in person, which was a much better treatment than that received by other low-ranked rookies

Compared to most of the members of the small green house present, Liu Xiu can certainly be considered overweight, with his abdominal muscles appearing as a whole, resembling Baron Davis, lacking any defined contours when relaxed

Upon opening the envelope and seeing the name, my hand trembled slightly, and the smile that emerged was not one of those official smiles, but rather an uncontrollable joy

Even Liu Xiu has started to pay attention this time... His gaze darted around at the few members of the small green house who had not yet been selected; he truly could not remember who was in the thirteenth position, but this position has always been quite special

His current physique, from a certain perspective, has also become one of the reasons for his high expectations of being prioritized.

Moreover, this year's 13th pick is not in the hands of the Rockets, who achieved 45 wins and have a nearly complete starting lineup, but rather in the hands of the Grizzlies, who originally had the second overall pick!

He opened the system panel

It is not merely a matter of face

He even felt that his expectation of being selected in the middle of the first round was due to the league having chosen him to enter the green room

Currently, there is only one position left in the lottery area

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Height: 188 centimeters, Weight: 93 kilograms

The Wizards selected another talent, Jarvis Hayes from Georgia State University, with the 10th pick

During the training phase, Pat Riley caught Bosh, Kaman, and Hinrich and praised them, saying the next would be Garnett, the next Mourning, the next Stockton... People believed that the Heat would select one of these three, with Kaman having the highest call to be in the top five picks. In the earliest predictions, Kaman even had a chance to be selected in the top three.

What will you do if you really gain weight

Being fortunate enough to be selected, there is a summer league to participate in. In the first round, there is a guarantee, so there is no need to worry too much. As for the second round or being eliminated... we will take it one step at a time

However, Milicic and Wade were selected in the top five picks, while the Clippers and Bucks ended up choosing Kaman and TJ Ford, whom they did not expect to be available. The entire draft became chaotic, with the Knicks and Wizards directly abandoning their original selections to choose the two players who were perceived to have the best talent at that moment.

However, the astonishing move by the Pistons ahead, with Wade being selected at the fifth position, did not create much of a stir; it was merely an upset.

Immediately thereafter, the Bucks selected TJ Ford with the 8th pick.

Anthony wanted to bet 100 dollars, but this guy actually proposed such a bizarre punishment

Amid the eager gazes of the unselected members of the small green room, David Stern quickly composed himself, though his voice was noticeably louder: "Ladies and gentlemen, in the 2003 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select... at the thirteenth pick..."

Achievement: Champion of the NCAA Basketball Championship for the 2002-2003 season

Among the members of the Green Room who have not yet been selected, including Liu Xiu, nearly half are international players. This draft features 5 members of the Green Room who have no experience in American basketball. Aside from Milicic, the others have not yet been selected

If I really gain weight, I will give you ... ...

In a short while, after a few minutes, David Stern returned to the stage once again

Liu Xiu kept his eyes fixed on Wade when he saw Sinrich and David Stern shaking hands on stage... "No wonder he seized the opportunity to beat Wade mercilessly later on..."

Before gaining weight, Anthony never thought he would become overweight in the future, and he decisively agreed to it

Wade, although not as well-known in the United States as Milicic, was projected to be selected around the tenth pick in the draft

Liu Xiu assessed Anthony, noting that he was no longer a plump figure, but rather very lean, with a muscular physique

Perhaps there is a one in ten thousand chance

The draft conference is still ongoing. On Liu Xiu's side, upon noticing Anthony's elevated spirits, he returned to the mindset of an onlooker.

As the draft progresses, the remaining members of the small green room no longer concern themselves with their draft positions, nor do they feel resentment for not being selected at a higher rank; they simply wish to hear their names called immediately

The higher the rank, the weaker the team's strength, which presents an opportunity for rookies

Age: 21 years (February 17, 1982)

More than half of the 19 members in the small green house have been selected, with the remaining members including Brian Cook from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Michael Pietrus from France, Reece Gaines from the University of Louisville, Troy Bell from Boston College, Dentae Jones from Duke University, Zako Kabakapa from Serbia, Aleksandar Pavlovic from Montenegro, Travis Outlaw from Starkville High School in Mississippi, and Liu Xiu

The physique is much more toned than that of an average person, and it cannot really be said to be overweight, after all, he is an athlete. His body shape is closer to that of an average person with a higher weight, and compared to his teammates, he appears somewhat chubby, which ironically makes him more popular among the school team fans

These two individuals, Liu Xiu has an impression of them. During the round of 16, the opponent they defeated at Syracuse University was the Georgia State University Panthers, a team with several potential NBA talent players, whose strength surpasses that of the Georgia Institute of Technology where Bosh played.

Bosh was selected by the Raptors with the fourth pick, which did not come as a surprise to the attending rookies, but the Heat surprisingly did not choose Chris Kaman

Liu Xiu nodded and replied: "Rest assured, one day you too will become fat"

Data: 2002-2003 season, averaging 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2 steals