Chapter 110 :They Are All Humans

Donnie Walsh thought it over and found that Curry was almost in the Knicks' pocket.

Relieved, he began to openly express his appreciation for Curry.

In this regard, the outside world generally believes that Donny Walsh has inherited the "assassin" will of his predecessor Isiah Thomas, and specifically backstabbed his boss.

There are so many young talents who don't choose, and they only fancy a rookie who has been rumored to be seriously injured. Donny Walsh must think that the job is too comfortable, and he wants to find something for himself.

James Dolan also habitually played micromanagement and asked Donny Walsh about it himself.

Donnie Walsh and D'Antoni went into battle together, explaining the reason why the Knicks will thrive if they choose Curry, and the Knicks will die if they don't choose Curry, James Dolan reluctantly agrees with his approach.

After sending the boss away, Donnie Walsh couldn't help complaining to D'Antoni:

"Isaiah Thomas did all the tricks, and the boss still believed in him so much. I worked hard and devoted myself to the team's revival. In the end, he actually wanted to participate in the draft. I think our future in New York is very hanging."

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Unknowingly, time passed, and there was only one week before the start of the draft.

When the teams were intriguing for the draft, Jeff Austin was not idle.

Although he did not take the initiative to contact the team, but through contact with the general managers of different teams, Curry's draft prospects gradually became clear.

He was sitting at Curry's home, holding a notebook in his hand, discussing the draft with Zhang Yu and Dell.

Jeff Austin opened the notebook, looked at the content recorded on it, and said:

"After the "San Francisco Chronicle" revealed that Stephen would not participate in the draft, 8 teams contacted me one after another, all of which were to test Stephen's situation. Among them, the Grizzlies, Kings and Timberwolves had little interest in Stephen, while the Raptors and Lynx With the Pacers at the bottom of the pick, they promised that if Stephen's pick falls, they will definitely pick Stephen, and the Pacers are the most sincere."

"In addition to the Knicks, Donny Walsh expressed his appreciation for Stephen in a high-profile manner, and repeatedly hinted that Stephen did not participate in the trial training. He reached an agreement with the Knicks. It should be to let other teams back down. He also traded up. When it comes to the No. 5 pick of the Timberwolves, it seems that they are determined to use the No. 5 pick to select Stephen."

"The last is the Thunder. I can't understand Presti. He once tried Stephen's situation to me and sent a trial invitation, but after I rejected him, he didn't insist. Judging from the latest news, I think His target may have turned to Harden, and Brooks is also very optimistic about Harden...Of course, it cannot be ruled out that Presti is laying smoke bombs."

Sitting opposite him, Zhang Yu said thoughtfully:

"So, the Knicks will definitely pick Steph, and the Thunder's target is still uncertain, right?"

"That's right, we now need the No. 4 pick to guarantee the bottom line. If we want to minimize the risk, we'd better trade the Grizzlies' No. [-] pick." Jeff Austin nodded, feeling a sense of trance in his heart.

He never thought that as an agent, he would work with the team owner to plan the draft of his players.

This is also...too foolish.

"I thought the other teams would give up as soon as it was announced that Stephen wasn't going to do any workouts, but Donnie Walsh is such a bet and Presti is so unpredictable...they are all human. "Zhang Yu sighed.

He didn't expect that Curry would not participate in the Knicks' trial training, and Donnie Walsh still had a soft spot for him, and even traded up the draft pick.

As for Presti, who did not show a clear attitude, Zhang Yu never let go of his guard.

As long as he thinks that that this is the general manager who single-handedly selected three MVPs, Zhang Yu dare not underestimate him.

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At this moment, the door leading to the backyard was opened from the outside, and Curry and Butler walked in.

They were wearing training clothes, holding two basketballs, and they were soaking wet.

Zhang Yu smiled and said:

"You don't practice ball anymore?"

Butler came to Charlotte from Houston a few days ago to practice with Curry.

Curry panted heavily, shook his head and said:

"Phew... No, Jimmy is a lunatic, if I don't stop, he will definitely drag me to practice until night."

He puts the basketball on the floor, picks up two energy drinks, and hands one of them to Butler.

Butler smiled innocently, unscrewed the bottle cap, drank in small sips, and was about to go upstairs.

He's just not good at communicating with people, but he's not stupid. Zhang Yu and the three of them seemed to be talking about serious business, so he wisely avoided it.

"Jimmy, have you thought it through?" Zhang Yu suddenly stopped him.

Butler stopped in his tracks and nodded heavily:

"I've made up my mind, I'm going to sign up for this year's draft!"

"I have to remind you that if you stay with the Bulldogs for another year, it is very likely that you will make it to the first round, but if you participate in the draft this year, I can only use the second round pick to pick you. The Warriors have no second round. A first-round pick...even a second-round pick needs to be traded," Zhang Yu said.

"Boss, I just want to play for you." Butler said in a firm voice, "I started playing from the bench when I was young, and I didn't become a starter until I entered the Bulldogs. I don't care whether I am a first-round pick or a second-rounder Lunxiu, as long as I can play for you, that's enough. Besides, I still owe you a lot of money, so I have to make money and pay you back sooner."

Butler will never forget that afternoon at Tomball.

He thought his basketball career was over, but Zhang Yu appeared in front of him, gave him a full scholarship, promised him a starting position, and gave him hope.

Now, Zhang Yu has given him another chance to enter the NBA. He has no other ideas, but only wants to play well and repay Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that Butler was talking about the living expenses that he called him during that summer vacation.

He laughed and said:

"I've forgotten about it... Don't worry, I will give you a contract that won't lose to the first-round pick, and it will definitely be enough for you to pay back the money."

Curry came over and asked:

"Boss, what about my draft?"

Zhang Yu smiled and said:

"The president of the Knicks insisted on drafting you, and the Thunder may also use the No. 3 pick to draft you... It's because you didn't go to the trial training. If you did, it's hard to imagine how many teams will compete because of you. "

"The Warriors only have the No. 7 pick. What if I am selected by another team?" Curry said nervously.

Before, he felt that playing under D'Antoni was good. Although he would definitely lose a lot at the beginning, at least he could shoot three-pointers as much as he wanted.

Just compared with Zhang Yu, D'Antoni's name seems so thin.