If we say...the Portland Trail Blazers exchanged the No. 4 pick with the Chicago Bulls for the No. 2 pick Aldridge, it can be considered quite satisfactory.

Well, when the ESPN live broadcast room immediately reported the three-way trade between the Lakers, Timberwolves, and Charlotte Bobcats.

Not just the two commentators, the entire basketball world was stunned.

The Lakers didn't draft Adam Morrison to strengthen the forward position. They actually wanted to take over Bruce Lee from Michael Jordan? Why?

Hollinger and Reggie Miller couldn't believe it. The Lakers actually paid a total of two draft picks for next year, plus Eddie Griffin's contract, in order to get Bruce Lee.

Why? Next year is a big year for the draft. With the Lakers' current lineup, even if Kobe goes against the odds, they may not be 100% guaranteed to enter the playoffs. Once they fall into the lottery, what they will give away is an unprotected first-round pick.

It is even possible to go directly to Tianting and be selected as the top pick.

Can Lakers fans accept it?

Why did the Lakers do this?

At this time, the latest news came from the reporter in front: Phil Jackson personally manipulated this year's draft.

The news comes from Lakers general manager Kupchak.

Um...has this already started?

It seems that not everyone even within the Lakers agrees with this deal.

"There is good news and bad news for Lakers fans. The good news is that this year's draft is personally managed by ace coach Phil Jackson. The bad news is that Phil Jackson has never done this kind of thing before, and he has never done it before.

I've never been known for being good at finding new talent."

Hollinger casually made fun of Lakers fans.

He completely ignored the current heart-chilling mood of Lakers fans.

Originally, Lakers fans had no expectations for this year's draft. Who would have thought that the team suddenly made a move, first selecting Adam Morrison through the Timberwolves. This was Gonchaga University's Larry Bird.

Second, Lakers fans had something to look forward to. But in the blink of an eye, a miracle happened. Phil Jackson actually traded Bird No. 2 for Bruce Lee, who had been ridiculed by the media every day for more than a month.

Their hearts suddenly felt cold, and some die-hard fans also rushed to check Bruce Lee's information. But excluding the information about Mr. Bruce Lee, most of the entries about Bruce Lee automatically associated with Lindsay Lohan.

The Olsen sisters, Megan Fox and even catwalks on the new album.

are you crazy?

Phil Jackson is obviously not good at discovering new talents, so why do he do this? We don’t need male models.

"Zen Master once again saved Michael Jordan. If he hadn't sacrificed himself to take action, all the basketball media would have used front-page headlines tomorrow to criticize the God of Basketball. Now...the gun is aimed at Los Angeles."

Reggie Miller said sourly: "Michael is always so lucky, he always gets unexpected blessings."

…

The absolute protagonist of the 2006 draft night must be Bruce Lee. His selection with the third overall pick in the first round was already the biggest upset of the night. However, what is unexpected is that the Lakers actually increased their chips to bring him back.

Los Angeles.

This is crazy. A guy who everyone knows is a fake is actually being wildly promoted by two teams.

So much so that the subsequent drafts felt boring.

It wasn't until Randy Foye was selected by the Hornets with the 15th overall pick that there was a little stir. The point guard who once "destroyed" Bruce in the training camp obviously couldn't accept the fact that Bruce Lee was ranked third.

"The pick does not represent everything, and strength is the foundation for standing in the NBA. If we meet in the new season, I will definitely compete with the guard who is ranked among the top three picks. There are still many people who don't know what happened in the training camp.

Let’s wait and see. By that time, everyone will know who the real elite is.”

He looked indignant.

He will never forget Bruce Lee's proud face when his name was read out as the third pick, and he turned around and wished him a sweet dream.

He was thinking about revenge, thinking about defeating Bruce on the NBA stage in front of the national audience!

However, he forgot that he was the one who initiated the trouble: some people will always be like this, only remembering being slapped in the face and not remembering the moments when they were mean-mouthed.

What's interesting is that he was quickly traded by New Orleans to Minnesota. The bargaining chip was the 2007 first-round draft pick sent by the Lakers to the Timberwolves.

Still inextricably linked to Bruce Lee.

In addition to Randy Foye, many other players also more or less dissed Bruce Lee when they were interviewed after being drafted. They thought that his pick was too high and he was actually the third pick.

The most obvious examples of this tendency are...JJ Redick, Shannon Brown, LaGarondo, Dennis Gibson and...Jordan Farmar.

A perfect defender.

These people all think that they are better than Bruce. They all think that they should be in that position more. Therefore, even before officially entering the NBA, they already have a clear imaginary enemy.

This gave the media a strong smell of gunpowder: Bruce Lee became the target of most rookies overnight.

Interestingly, Jordan Farmar was still a rookie with the Lakers, and he was selected by Los Angeles with the 24th overall pick.

This is Kupchak's handiwork.

He was making a silent protest in this way. As the general manager, he obviously disagreed with the team's overdraft of future trades for Bruce Lee. He just believed that Jordan Farmar was better than Bruce Lee... so he also chose a ball-handler he liked

Defender.

Now, the competition on the Purple and Gold Army's back line has become unprecedentedly fierce.

Sasha Vujacic, Smash Parker, Aaron McGee, Bruce Lee and Jordan Farmar, five people!

"It would be funny if Bruce Lee couldn't compete with Jordan Farmar within the team."

Hollinger said on the TV show, laughing.

Reggie Miller answered seriously: "This possibility is very high. NBA has many counterattacks by players in the second half of the draft. When they enter the training hall, the rookies with the first pick will indeed get some favoritism, but if

If he doesn't take advantage of his chances, other players will rush in and leave him behind."

"But no matter what, Bruce is the biggest winner tonight. He will also be in the headlines tomorrow. I wish him all the best in the NBA and don't let tonight's transaction become the biggest failure of Phil Jackson's career."

Reggie Miller said "compassionately" on TV.

Michael Jordan in front of the TV went crazy.

He was still screaming for the team to get Bruce, but within twenty minutes, news of the trade came on the TV. Rich Joe actually traded Bruce for Adam Morrison.

Although Jordan also likes Morrison very much and is his second choice. But why did he make this deal when he got the number one choice? Are you crazy??

He scolded Richie Joe on the phone.

But Riccio actually argued hard and used some calm and objective data analysis to support why he made the deal.

"I never believe in data. I only know that Bruce Lee has the same scent as me. He has an aura that I am very familiar with. He will definitely become the best player in this draft class. Do you understand this feeling???"

Michael Jordan roared angrily.

Then ... Dudu.

Richie Joe actually hung up the phone on his boss.

"Michael's words have shown how ridiculous he is in the draft. He actually doesn't believe in data and feelings... No wonder he selected Kwame Brown five years ago."

Rich Joe turned to his colleagues and said.

Colleagues nodded repeatedly. The loudspeaker just made them reduce the irrational side of the basketball god.

"Let's open the champagne to celebrate." Rich Joe said happily: "Ten years from now, Michael Jordan will definitely thank us for making the right choice for him."

His words made the entire draft war room excited.

Yes, looking back on today ten years later, all Charlotte fans will celebrate us. We saved the God of Basketball and tricked the Lakers.

cheers!!
Chapter completed!