v3 Chapter 858： 2 options for the Pelicans

"The 19th pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks chose DeAndre Bembry, a 1.98 small forward from St. Joseph's University."

"The twentieth pick of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft belongs to ... the New Orleans Pelicans, and they have five minutes to think about."

The nineteenth overall Hawks made their choice, and then the Pelicans.

Xiao Hua frowned instinctively when he missed the Pelicans.

The Pelicans have been too successful in the draft for the past few years, this time he prayed that the Pelicans looked away.

"Are you sure you want to pick him?"

Although Tang Tian has proven his vision many times before, Demps couldn't help asking more.

Because Tang Tian asked him to choose this one, his wingspan and defense are good, but other aspects are very poor, including the Pelicans' most needed shooting, and the ball is also poor.

Especially three-pointers, in the era of small balls, a forward player who can't shoot, the role is very limited.

Not everyone can be Leonard, it's a blessing that such a player can become an Aminu.

"Aminu will have a good free market this year. This is an insurance policy."

Tang Tian explained.

Demps nodded, and although he was a little skeptical, he chose to trust Tang Tian.

The staff member went out with the envelope containing the results.

Demps and Tang Tian continued to talk about the 22nd pick.

"In the first round of the NBA in the twentieth in 2016, the Pelicans chose Pascal Siakam, the power forward at 2.06, from New Mexico State University."

Xiakam was the object of communication between Tang Tian and Demps.

The teammate from Cameroon, Embiid, looks very similar to last season's backup striker Arminu.

He is close to Aminu in height and wingspan, and is also good at defense and not good at shooting when entering the league.

Unlike Arminu, he played at New Mexico State University, and his performance was much worse than Arminu.

This is why the gap between the two is so large, and Demps suspects Tang Tian.

The Pelicans have a healthy salary space now. Instead of choosing a person who may become Aminu in the future, it is better to renew Aminu directly.

However, Tang Tian cannot say too much. He knows that the upper limit of Siakam is much higher than that of Aminu.

This has something to do with physical coordination, ball quotient, and room for progress, and it is not something that a physical talent can explain.

"No, we will not use the 22nd pick to select a guard with hidden injuries. His injury history in college is too serious."

The Pelicans' 20th pick has been made. When Tang Tian said that he would use Brogden with the 22nd pick, Demps directly opposed.

Brogden played well in college, averaging 18.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists last season, leading the University of Virginia to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship.

He was also elected as the Defensive Player of the Year by the National Coach Association of the United States, was voted the best team in the United States, and became the first player in the history of the Atlantic Coast League to win both the Player of the Year and the Player of the Year.

This is considered to be full of honor, but Brogden only entered the junior year, and the sophomore was absent for a whole year because of a left foot injury.

This old rookie with a history of injuries and illnesses is extremely low in the draft market, and it is already lucky to be in the second round.

Tang Tian now has to choose him with a first-round mid-range pick, which is more gambling than Siakam.

Siakam is a defensive player, and is optimistic that he still has the opportunity to practice shooting ability like Leonard and Aminu.

However, Brogden has been finalized, there is no upper limit and there are hidden dangers of injury, which is a big bet.

"Then you try to trade down the order. To win the first round, we lost Ding Weidi, and we need a player who is capable."

Tang Tian didn't insist on it. He said a compromise and gave Demps an acceptable reason.

Demps reluctantly agreed.

Although theoretically, it is enough to find the combat power directly in the free market, but Tang Tian's face still has to give it.

The draft continued, and Demps moved quickly, reaching a deal with the Suns before the 22nd pick started.

"A deal happened. The 22nd pick in the first round of the NBA Draft belongs to the Phoenix Suns. They have 5 minutes to consider."

After Xiao Hua announced the transaction, the transaction details also rolled behind him.

In fact, Woj took the lead to report that most people already knew the content of the transaction.

The Pelicans gave this year's 22nd pick, 60th pick and some cash, and the Suns traded 27th pick (from the Cavaliers) and future second-round picks.

The Suns selected Malachi Richardson at the 22nd pick, a 1.98 shooting guard from Syracuse University.

The draft is still going on, Brogden has never been drafted.

The information that Demps has is also known to the general managers of other teams.

Except for Tang Tian, ​​no one would want to choose a guard with a history of injuries in the first round.

You know, in the draft, the most important thing is the guard, grabbing a lot.

"The 27th pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft, the Pelicans chose ... Malcolm Brogden, the 1.96 shooting guard from the University of Virginia."

When the Pelicans made this choice, there was a cheer from the Pelicans fans.

Brogden's reputation at the university is very high. For fans, apart from the recognized potential stocks, they can see no other potential.

Especially at the end of the first round, fame is more important to them.

However, the general managers of other teams saw a snicker.

After Xiao Hua saw it, his brow finally stretched out.

Finally, the Pelicans made a wrong choice.

Brogden also came to the draft. Although he did not enter the small green house, he still had high expectations for himself.

No one wants him for the lotto, and no one wants him at the end of the first round.

Just when he was frustrated and thought he was about to fall out of the first round, the Pelicans finally took him.

He got up in excitement ~ www.novelhall.com ~ and walked quickly towards the stage.

Although the contract at the end of the first round will be small, it is the first round after all, and you can directly get the guarantee contract, which is essentially different from the second round.

The Pelicans' first-round draft is over because the 60th pick has been traded out, and their draft task for this year is over.

Demps stayed in the draft hut awaiting possible trade proposals from other teams. Tang Tian said hello in advance and went downstairs.

Siacam and Brogden, if they opened their eyes, would know how much the Pelicans made in the draft this year.

Especially Brogden.

Siakam needs time to grow because it is a potential stock, but Brogden, as he said, is absolute combat power.

With the team losing Dinwiddie, it would be better to add him.

In particular, he is particularly good at three-point shooting, which is what the Pelicans need most.