One Guard

Like everyone else, Popovich was taken aback when the deal happened. He didn't expect that someone would pay a higher price than himself to get Yiyang.

Indeed, Yiyang's statistics in his freshman year are indeed very eye-catching, but what he can provide people with reference is only his performance this year. In the NCAA or the NBA, there are many guys who occasionally perform well in one or two seasons. Take a look at Michael Beasley, who made a big hit in the NCAA the year before last. His terrifying stats are no worse than Yiyang's 15+10, but he is playing tepidly now.

Yiyang's one-year performance is not enough to prove that he can also play well in the NBA. Therefore, Popovich believes that Yiyang's draft pick will not be too high. He always believed that the sixth pick should be enough for him to intercept Yiyang.

It's just a pity that Cuban got the Chinese kid at a higher price, which Popovich didn't think of before. Mark Cuban, he really is a veritable gambler! Once this guy wants to get someone, he really doesn't care about the consequences.

Popovich believes that as long as the Chinese is stable and not affected by injuries, he will definitely be able to become a qualified point guard. I hope the Dallas Mavericks will not bury this good seed...

"Are you still trading?" Spurs general manager R.C. Forbold watched Yiyang being taken away by the Mavericks, and asked Popovich if he would continue to trade with the Warriors.

Popovich shook his head. "No need, leave the sixth pick to the people of Oakland for their own use."

Popovich is a little disappointed, but still hopes that the kid with great potential will be all right in Dallas...

After Yiyang was selected with the ninth overall pick, his good partner and good friend Gordon Hayward was finally selected by the Utah Jazz.

When Hayward excitedly stood up and hugged Yiyang, the reporters couldn't help feeling the wonder of fate. Half a year ago, who would have thought that Yiyang, a rookie, would be drafted ahead of Hayward, known as "the strongest white small forward"?

At the same time, some photographers also aimed at the Bulldogs coach Brad Stevens. Only four of the top 10 picks in this year's draft came from the same school. Wall and Cousins ​​of Kentucky are one of them. The other group of people are Hayward and Yiyang from Butler!

The strength of this young marshal has been recognized throughout the United States. People are even fantasizing that maybe in the future, the three masters and apprentices can all get together on the NBA stage?

After the draft, Yiyang and the others didn't care much about it anymore. Although Yiyang's selection process was full of twists and turns, Yiyang and Hayward were both selected in the top ten. It's a good result no matter who it is.

Yiyang and the others are here cheering for the temporary stability, but some reporters don't think so.

"The Dallas people must be crazy!" This is the evaluation of many on-site reporters on the trade made by Cuban. They have no idea what Cuban is doing.

Although Caron Butler is not as powerful as before, he still has good strength and is one of the guarantees for the Mavericks to win.

But now, Cuban has sent away Butler and next year's first-round pick plus the addition of Novak, in exchange for a rookie with only one year of NCAA resume!

Cuban is indeed betting, if Yiyang succeeds, then both he and the Mavericks will succeed. If Yiyang fails, both Cuban and the Mavericks will lose. Cuban is now willing to believe that Chinese, just like back then, how many people would believe that young German kid?

After four hours of two rounds of drafting, the NBA Draft 2010 has finally come to an end. According to the usual practice, the rookies selected in the lottery will all get together and take a photo with David Stern.

As a rookie with the third overall pick, Yiyang directly passed Turner, shoulder to shoulder with Wall, and stood in the middle behind Stern. If you don't consider each team's team building plan and just look at the performance of the NCAA last season, Yiyang is indeed qualified to stand in this position.

Mu Ran raised his camera and took a family portrait of this year's lottery rookie. Looking at Yiyang who entered the alliance side by side with Wall, Mu Ran suddenly thought of a title for this photo.

""New Point Guard Era!""

The two young men who may be the best guards in the future league have officially started their journey to create legends!

As of now, the draft conference is all over! Mu Ran looked at Yiyang who was taken away from the arena by Bill Duffy, and his heart was filled with infinite expectations.

In the field of professional basketball, the poor boy from Woodlands will definitely continue to dedicate his jaw-dropping performances!

The night is already dark, but the future is becoming brighter.

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Even a well-known and experienced manager like Bill Duffy didn't expect that after the draft, he would actually lead Yiyang to Cuban.

When Yiyang and Duffy walked into Cuban's luxury box, the chubby team owner once again showed his warm smile like the sunshine in Texas.

"Didn't expect that, Mr. Duffy. As I said, we are quite sincere. For Yiyang, I am willing to pay the price! Welcome to the Mavericks, I believe you will like it here." Cuban looked at Yiyang, but Judging from the boy's paralyzed expression, he couldn't tell whether Yiyang was happy or disappointed.

In fact, Yiyang is quite happy in his heart. Being able to play next to Kidd and Nowitzki is like a dream! But when it comes to Kidd, it is also a big trouble for Yiyang...

"You know, Mr. Mark, my client will undoubtedly grow into one of the best point guards in the NBA. But all of this must be based on the fact that he has enough playing time." Bill When Duffy said this, Cuban instantly understood what Duffy meant.

"Jason is almost 38 years old, 38 years old! Do you think we will let a veteran who is nearly 40 years old fight for 20 or 30 minutes in every game? Don't worry Mr. Duffy, Dallas is not Detroit. I promise Well, the tragedy of Darko Milicic will not happen again on Yi. We traded Lai Yi, not to let him sit on the bench. If so, I would not pay such a big price at all. On the contrary, Playing next to Jason, I believe Yiyang will improve faster!" Cuban's words made Yiyang and Duffy a little relieved. As long as there are enough opportunities to perform, Duffy is not worried that Yiyang will not be able to play.

"So......"

"The issue of the contract, we will talk about it next week. But also training, you have to start after signing the contract! You know, it will take some time for him to adapt to NBA-level training and NBA-level games." Cuban said, will A hand rested on Yi Yang's shoulder. I hope this shoulder can carry the future of Dallas.

A week later, Bill Duffy took Yiyang and his mother Wenxue to visit Texas for the second time.

In the general manager's office of the Mavericks, Yiyang signed his name on the contract offered to him by the Mavericks. From that moment on, Yiyang, he truly became a professional player!

The Mavericks offered Yiyang a standard 2+1+1 rookie contract, and Yiyang's first-year salary was as high as $4.8 million.

In terms of money, Cuban has always been very willing. As long as you can win, you can let Cuban spend as much as you want. What's more, Yiyang's manager is the famous Bill Duffy?

After Yiyang signed his name, this young boy embraced warmly with his mother and manager.

Now he is a real millionaire! The dream of escaping the Woodlands, Yi Yang made it a reality!

But the current Yiyang is no longer satisfied with this. Now that they have already broken into the NBA, how can they not leave their own footprints on the basketball court?

The NBA is a business league, and many players come and go every year. After a rookie player enters the NBA, it does not mean that he has embarked on a road to the pinnacle of his life. The average career of each player in the NBA is only 3 to 4 years, which is almost the time of a rookie contract.

If they perform well in the past few years, a lucrative salary contract will be offered with both hands. And if you can't perform well, you can only leave this colorful world full of money, news, miracles and much attention with your bags.

The commercial society is cruel, and Yiyang has already experienced this deeply when he was in Wood District. The boy knew that his efforts could not stop there.

At this time, the sky outside Cuban's office is the same as the main color of the Mavericks, blue and beautiful.

Dallas, wait and see the good show!