One Guard

Chapter 823 : The old boy of Ben 3

The Dallas Mavericks successfully picked Mitchell and Kuzma two favorites in this year’s draft, but in this lively summer, the Mavericks’ operations did not cause much sensation.

This year’s draft is undoubtedly the most watched of Lonzo Ball, Markel Fultz, Jason Tatum, Josh Jackson and others, Mitchell and Kuzma, if not for Dallas Mavericks, maybe no one knows these two guys at all. The Lakers have been observing Kuzma for a long time, but in fact they are not completely confident in this older rookie.

A 13th pick, a sophomore guard who performed mediocre in college and aspired to become a baseball player but embarked on the path of basketball. There is also a thin power forward who has played in college for four years and has no talent to tap from the outside world.

Can these two little guys bring any qualitative changes to the Mavericks? Everyone thinks that nothing can be changed. People think that the Mavericks are fighting a lot in the draft, but only for two players that no one is optimistic about. It is simply bluffing.

“Is it possible that Carlisle plans to use Kyle Kuzma to face Durant next season? Hahahahaha, it’s a big laugh!”

“I know Donovan Mitchell trained in Paul’s training camp, and Chris Paul also admired him. But please, that may be just flattery. Donovan could not get his sophomore in the NCAA. With a dominant performance, how can Yiyang in the NBA yearn for him to become his second Wade?”

“Rudy Gobert is indeed a successful draft, but the Mavericks’ desire to get a player like Gobert with a low overall pick every time is a fantasy!”

Sure enough, after the draft, the Mavericks who received the most criticism were undoubtedly the Mavericks. Pay Seth Curry and Smith Jr. and all the draft picks next year, just for the two low-ranking rookies, and some even say that Cuban has gotten Alzheimer’s early. After all, normal people would not make such a deal.

In the face of external criticism, the Mavericks didn’t care. Kuzma and Mitchell, the Mavericks scouts were all impressed by them. And compared to scouts, Cuban actually believes in Yiyang’s vision more. After all, Yiyang personally played against them during the trial, and he can get a more intuitive evaluation than scouts. And Yiyang’s vision is always accurate. He is very harsh on himself, so he won’t easily affirm a person. Being able to get Yiyang’s affirmation means that this guy must have two brushes.

Both scouts and star players are optimistic about rookies, and Cuban is naturally full of confidence.

Kuzma and Donovan lived up to expectations and met early for training to prepare for their first NBA season. How the two little guys played is still unknown, but at least this drive is something Cuban appreciates very much.

Low draft rookies also have the benefits of low draft rookies. They don’t need to be disturbed by the media like Lonzo Bauer, but can polish their skills with peace of mind. However, even if Mitchell and Kuzma can’t play a single one, Cuban and Yiyang still have back players.

The draft is a gamble, even the prudent Yiyang cannot guarantee that he will be able to win the bet. But the draft is not the only action the Mavericks will do this summer, as Cuban said. If the Mavericks want to strengthen, they must rely on the contacts that Yiyang has accumulated over the years.

Speaking of Yiyang’s contacts, Celtics coach Brad Stevens and Gordon Hayward are definitely two names that cannot be avoided.

If Hayward chooses to leave the contract next, then he will become a completely free agent! Yiyang knew very well that it was time to extend an olive branch to his college friends.

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The temperature in Salt Lake City in June is very high, but for the two “otaku” who are playing games in the room, it is not tormenting.

In a three-story villa next to the Great Salt Lake, two basketball stars, Yiyang and Hayward, are staring at the front intently and communicating with each other. Of course, they are not playing basketball, but video games.

“Also, can you see it!? About a hundred meters in front, and behind the house, there are two people!” Hayward was very nervous, and he was fully engaged in the role.

“Where!? I didn’t see anything?” Yiyang moved the mouse in confusion, this guy didn’t know anything about computer games.

“It’s the red-roofed house, did you see it? They came out, they came out! Shoot it, fire it!”

Hayward yelled and clicked his mouse frantically. On the computer screen, the gun in the Hayward character’s hand spewed out of flames.

Yiyang looked at the front with a dazed expression, vaguely saw two small black dots, and pretended to fire.

Naturally, Yiyang missed a single shot, and Hayward was killed by the enemy.

“Fuck, I have given you the best weapons and accessories!” Haywardson looked at Yiyang impeccably. If this guy’s marksmanship were half as accurate as shooting on a basketball court, he just didn’t. As for being eliminated.

“Come on Gordon, BA2K is the only game I can play, and I don’t know anything about the others.” Yiyang simply surrendered with both hands, and played three battle royale games with Hayward. Yiyang never killed anyone. .

“You, I really can’t hold anything in my mind except basketball.” Hayward patted Yiyang’s head. This guy is like a log outside the basketball court.

“Nonsense, besides basketball, there is also my wife and son!”

“By the way, your son may be able to play games with me in the future! Hahaha, I hope he will grow up soon!” Unlike Yiyang, if Hayward does not play basketball, he is definitely a good e-sports player.

“I’m tired, let’s go to the living room and rest.” Yiyang stretched out and stood up. He glanced at Hayward secretly, and found that even though those words were addressed to his best friend, they didn’t seem to be easy to speak.

The two guys who have been on the run for three are still lying lazily on the sofa like they did in college, enjoying the still gentle sunshine of Salt Lake City. After so many years, Yiyang and Hayward have changed a lot. But the two get along as pure as before.

“Gordon, I heard that you plan to break out of the contract this summer?” After drinking two sips of ice-cola, Yiyang cut into the subject.

He ran all the way to Salt Lake City, but he wasn’t specifically to play games with this little otaku.

“The season is just over. Can’t you just let go of work? Well, I do have this plan. I am 27 years old like you. But you have reached the top 4 times, and I have played more in the playoffs. I haven’t gotten up 4 times.” Hayward smiled self-deprecatingly, “Hey, let me tell you, the boss has already invited me!”

“Boss? Brad?” Yiyang’s eyes widened, and the Celtics were also interested in Hayward. This is indeed a big news unknown.

Stevens, the old fox, started early enough!

“Who else? If you can play under Brad again, it must be wonderful! At least, better than Salt Lake City.”

“Then have you ever thought about coming to Dallas to play?”

“Puff!” Hayward squirted out all the Coke in his mouth, and he was startled.

“Damn, do you want to be so exaggerated!”

“Dallas Mavericks!? That’s a…super team!” After holding back for a long time, Hayward still said the word “super team”.

“It’s not anymore. We were kicked by the Warriors last season.” Yiyang squatted. The Warriors lineup was really scary. “But if we have you, we will immediately become the previous sweep. The league’s super team!”

Hayward was stunned. He didn’t think about joining the Dallas Mavericks. But he didn’t expect it would come so suddenly.

Indeed, most of the stars in this league are hostile to the Mavericks and are unwilling to be the green leaves of a Chinese. But Hayward is different, he and the Mavericks have no grievances, and Yiyang is also an old friend and partner. Even if he was only Yiyang’s deputy, Hayward would not be unhappy at all.

And he heard that Owen is now clamoring to leave James, the purpose is to stand on his own. The Celtics will be Irving’s most likely next home. Go to Boston, he will be Owen’s deputy. To Dallas, he was Yiyang’s deputy. It seems that this seems to be a choice without consideration.

But there is one factor that prevents Hayward from rushing to conclusions-Brad Stevens.

As a player from the Bulldogs, Stevens has a huge attraction to Hayward. In fact, what attracted Hayward the Celtics the most was the young coach.

Even Yiyang has to admit that playing under Stevens is definitely a pleasure. Look at the little Thomas, who is only 1.75 meters tall, living well under the Stevens system, and you know that this coach is of good quality.

“I didn’t expect you to come for this, also. It’s a bit too sudden, I…I don’t know.” Hayward shook his head. Dallas is as good as Boston. He doesn’t know which one to choose is correct.

Is a good friend of his own, or a good teacher of his own. For anyone, this is a difficult decision. Speaking of championship opportunities, Dallas has a chance, if Irving joins then the Celtics also have a chance. What’s more, there is no need to meet the Warriors in advance in the East.

“Ha, don’t worry, you have a whole summer to think about it slowly. Let’s go, let’s play another round. Hey, this time I will definitely be able to take a head!” Yiyang patted Hayward on the shoulder, no Let the atmosphere continue to be serious.

He believed that Hayward would make the right feeling. After all, this is his most sure contact.

“Don’t speak big words, your marksmanship is inferior!”

Two “big boys”, who were almost 30 years old, went upstairs and went into fierce “battle” again.

Regardless of Boston or Dallas, as long as Yiyang and Hayward are together, there must be endless fun!

At this moment, the two are not husbands and fathers, nor are they professional players. They are just two ordinary boys who love to play and noisy, nothing more.

In the end, Yiyang played in Salt Lake City for three days, which was really pure play for three days. Except for that time, Yiyang never mentioned the transfer to Hayward.

Three days later, Yiyang returned to Dallas, looked at his wife and children, and then continued to invest in the expansion of the lineup.

At this moment, the famous sports journalist Wonalovsky broke the news of an explosion. The news spread quickly on the Internet and fell into heated discussion.

“Manager Gordon Hayward has in-depth contact with the Dallas Mavericks, and the two sides are close to signing.”

Yiyang, who was holding his son in his left hand and the phone in his right hand, laughed wildly. It seemed that Hayward had already made a decision. In this way, the dynasty of the Warriors is about to collapse before it is established!

Come on Gordon, since the NCAA championship, I have always wanted to win another championship with you. The Cinderella myth of the Bulldog will continue to extend in the NBA!