"Breaking news!"
In New York, at Madison Square Garden, Smith, from the TNT commentary desk, said with some shock as he looked at the news on his computer screen, "The Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic have made a major three-way trade!"
"The specific details center around Kai Chen. The Los Angeles Clippers sent their All-Star forward, Blake Griffin, to the Orlando Magic in exchange for this year's sixth overall pick, Hezonja, and Jonathan Simmons."
"At the same time, the Los Angeles Clippers sent the sixth and twelfth overall picks they received to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kai Chen!"
O'Neal, who had been silent, quickly followed up, "This trade could very well change the future landscape of the league!"
"We all know that Jerry West has always been good at scouting talent. His decision to trade away the team's star player, Blake Griffin, at this time is very clear."
"They will build around Kai Chen as their core!"
At this moment, Adam Silver shook hands with Kai Chen on stage, congratulating him. "Later, the staff will give you my private number. If you encounter any problems in the league, you can contact me at any time."
"Thank you, President."
Kai Chen nodded, then walked off the stage to accept media interviews.
Just a few days ago, the NBA officially announced disciplinary action against 76ers team manager Daryl Morey for his inappropriate remarks. [1]
Morey was removed from his position as 76ers general manager, and other teams in the league were prohibited from employing him.
It can be said that Morey has been boycotted by the entire league.
In the future, he will not hold any position in the NBA!
It was precisely because of this that Kai Chen accepted Adam Silver's goodwill. If he had not punished Morey in the past few days, Kai Chen would not have even shaken hands with him on stage.
"Kai, we just got news that you've been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers."
The interviewing reporter quickly added, "Many people don't understand why the Los Angeles Clippers would choose to send out Blake Griffin to trade for you. What are your thoughts on this?"
"Hmm… for me personally, it is an honor to be able to play for the Los Angeles Clippers."
Facing the camera, Kai Chen calmly stated, "Regarding the team's trade decisions, that is not something I can control."
"Kai, you and Marvin Bagley have both been selected. Next, there's also Wendell Carter and Grayson Allen. Which teams do you hope they get chosen by?"
"Also, have you ever thought about reuniting with them in the NBA in the future?"
The interview continued with a barrage of questions, but Kai Chen remained unfazed.
"If given the chance, I very much look forward to fighting alongside them once again. After all, during the past March Madness, we already proved to the world that we are a powerful combination."
Taking the microphone, Kai Chen paused for a moment. "As for which team Wendell and Grayson will be chosen by, I think that's a question for the remaining team executives to consider."
Kai Chen did not want his answer to affect his teammates' draft prospects.
Following that, the fourth overall pick was announced.
The Memphis Grizzlies, holding the fourth pick, selected the nation's best defensive player, Jaren Jackson Jr.!
The Dallas Mavericks, with the fifth pick, selected the European King, Luka Dončić!
The Atlanta Hawks, who traded up for the sixth pick, got their wish and selected "New York Mayor" Trae Young!
The Charlotte Hornets, who traded up for the seventh pick, selected Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Kentucky University.
However, the cameras captured that the basketball god, Michael Jordan, who was present, was not very happy.
Originally, they wanted to select Kai Chen to be the cornerstone of their team, but the Los Angeles Clippers intercepted him.
Jordan was not for lack of trying to secure a high draft pick, but perhaps because his offers were not generous enough, they were rejected one by one by other teams.
He could only settle for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Up to this point, other than Shai and himself, the rest of the draft order was exactly as he remembered.
Following that, the thirteenth overall pick was announced!
"In the 2018 NBA Draft, with the thirteenth pick in the first round, the Los Angeles Clippers select—Grayson Allen! From Duke University!"
Hearing this selection, Kai Chen was greatly surprised.
He never thought that a joke from a few days ago could actually come true.
Grayson Allen was actually going to Los Angeles with him!
"Kai! We did it!"
Looking at Kai Chen waiting for him below the stage, Grayson Allen excitedly rushed into his embrace. "I can't believe we're actually going to play for the Los Angeles Clippers together."
"Hit me a few times, tell me this isn't a dream!"
"Bang!"
Kai Chen was not polite either, throwing a heavy punch that landed squarely on Grayson Allen's body.
"Oh, shit!"
Grayson Allen clutched his chest in pain. "Shit, you actually hit me!"
"Haha!"
Kai Chen laughed loudly, then hugged him. "Grayson, lets do our best!"
"Grayson Allen's ninth three-pointer, tonight is his night!"
"Just like we talk about Pritchard of the Boston Celtics, you cannot ignore the efforts of ordinary people."
"Sometimes the efforts of ordinary people are even more dazzling than stars."
"Your efforts don't necessarily have to yield rewards; it's just that you are willing to do it, because if you don't work hard, you can't survive."
"But precisely because of your hard work, there will always be those few nights where you shine as brightly as a star!"
As Yu Jia said, Grayson Allen does not possess extraordinary talent. In fact, at this time, he has received much criticism from the outside world due to his dirty plays during his college years.
But have you ever considered that this might be a survival skill for these "ordinary players" in this dog-eat-dog league?
.....
Finally, the 2018 NBA Draft concluded.
In this year's draft, the biggest trade was the Los Angeles Clippers acquiring Kai Chen by trading away Blake Griffin.
After the draft, many people were analyzing whether the Los Angeles Clippers' move was profitable or not.
After careful analysis, experts unanimously agreed that this was a major trade that satisfied all three parties.
"All three parties won? What kind of experts are these?"
"I completely don't understand. We gave up Griffin for one Kai Chen?"
"The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic didn't lose out. Only the Los Angeles Clippers are the ultimate losers!"
Some people said:
"This is Jerry West's big gamble on the team's future!"
Others said:
"Jerry West is old; this is a trade that will make people laugh their heads off!"
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[1] Daryl Morey posted an image with the caption "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong" on twitter, which he later deleted after a lot of backlash. The CBA and Chinese Brands suspended their ties with the Rockets. Adam Silver estimated the league lost hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.
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