Chapter 124 Master and God

Jordan's desire to trade Yu Fei sent shockwaves through the Wizards management as soon as the news reached the Verizon Center.

Confusion, incomprehension, disbelief.

If Kwame Brown's draft pick was akin to a lottery ticket that had been half scratched to reveal the words "Thank You" indicating a loss, then Yu Fei was that rare "jackpot" prize already claimed.

The eighth draft pick is a sensitive spot.

The last All-Star player selected at that position was Vin Baker, whose career was marred by alcoholism.

Finding another All-Star at the eighth pick is quite challenging.

Yet, Yu Fei's rookie season saw him nearly stepping into the All-Star Game proper.

Whether it was leading the team into the playoffs after Jordan and Hamilton were sidelined for the season, or averaging 19+8+7 in his rookie year, the future was bright.

He was sure to develop into a stable, perennial All-Star.

It could be said that Yu Fei's extraordinary talent overshadowed the drafting disaster of Kwame Brown.