Chapter 17 017: A draft trajectory different from history? New modules unlocked!
Roy Williams now only hates the NCAA for not allowing money to be used to recruit players.
Otherwise, he would definitely write a check for millions of dollars to Ryan.
Just yesterday, Roy Williams and Ryan had their last phone call to confirm Ryan's choice on the 27th.
But Ryan answered him: "Coach Roy, you are a good man."
As a famous college coach, Roy Williams rarely begs a player to join the team in such a lowly manner.
And Ryan was the first player. He begged in a low voice, but he was still dealt the good guy card!
Roy Williams went from looking down on Ryan, fooling Ryan, approving of Ryan, to not being able to catch up with Ryan. He just gradually drifted away step by step.
Now Roy Williams really wants to denounce the schools that hooked up with Ryan to the whole world.
Even though everyone knows that Ryan is mine, they come here to seduce other men one after another. How shameless!
Yes, it’s you, the University of Wisconsin!
But to be honest, Roy Williams doesn't know why Ryan contacted the University of Wisconsin.
It is indeed a famous sports school, but it is most famous for its football team.
basketball team? The last time I won the championship was in the 1940s, it was so laughable.
Ryan must not know much about the NCAA to meet with such a school.
This kind of small team has no chance of winning in front of the big team!
Roy Williams believes that as long as he tells the stakes, Ryan will naturally make a choice.
On June 26, the 2002 NBA Draft was held at Madison Square Garden.
This year's draft is very special, because the top pick candidate did not come to the Little Green Room, but sat in a room in Shanghai, watching TV like the fans.
After Stern took the stage, he also read out a name that made history:
"With the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft, the Golden State Warriors selected Yao Ming, from the Shanghai Sharks!"
This result was both familiar and surprising to Ryan.
What is familiar is that Yao Ming is still the number one pick.
Surprisingly, the No. 1 pick was picked by the Warriors.
Originally, the Warriors were the team with the highest probability of winning the No. 1 pick in the 2002 draft. However, in the original history, Francis had bad luck and allowed the Rockets to counterattack with less than 10% chance of winning the No. 1 pick.
But facts have proven that this kind of accidental event with extremely low probability may not happen again.
This incident also told Ryan that the trajectory of this history may not exactly follow the trajectory of the original history.
The 2002 draft picks will change, and the 2003 draft picks may also change!
Watching Yao Ming join the Warriors, Ryan actually didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
Although the Rockets are terrible, they have to admit that they are one of the best teams in the league at developing centers.
Dayao went to the Warriors, and he didn't know what he would look like. After all, the Warriors have selected several insiders before, but none of them can be cultivated.
But from another perspective, Yao may not gain too much weight when he leaves for the Warriors, and he will not be fucked to death. And in the Bay Area, where Chinese people gather, Yao Ming may achieve greater success in business.
No one knows exactly what the future will be like, but this is precisely the most exciting part of the "future".
At this time, Ryan's cell phone rang.
It was Roy Williams calling. It seemed that he hadn't completely given up on Ryan.
"Coach Roy, is something wrong?"
"Ryan, I just want to make sure, have you really decided?"
"Decided."
Ryan has already figured out that the University of Wisconsin is the best place for him.
There are point guards who can pass the ball, teammates who can stretch the space, and a stage of their own.
There, he is the absolute focus, the absolute core, and the absolute superstar. Everyone's eyes will be on him.
Moreover, Ryan also talked with Wisconsin coach Ryan. His "outside pressure, creating mistakes, and unlimited counterattacks" routine was the Heat's signature tactic during the Big Three era, and it was also the Knicks' favorite tactic during Riley's era.
It is a tactic that has been proven to win games.
And the players at the University of Wisconsin are very well suited to this tactic.
So, there is definitely no problem in winning.
Although the University of Wisconsin is not a famous basketball school, in the NCAA, as long as you can shine in March Madness, there is no such thing as lack of attention.
Didn’t you see that before Duncan, Wake Forest University was not a famous basketball school.
Roy Williams was a little surprised: "Don't you want to win?"
"Yes I do."
"Then you should play under a coach like me! Play on a team like ours! Otherwise, you can't dominate the NCAA!
Ryan, you need us! Without my help, you wouldn't be able to make a name for yourself in the NCAA!
Without you, we would have been a strong team. But without us, you would have no chance of winning the championship!
College basketball is not as simple as you think! "
There was a hint of threat in Roy Williams' tone. He seemed to be warning Ryan: "How will you win if you leave me?"
Ryan was a little angry. He wanted to PUA me as a blue-collar worker before, but now he threatened me and said that winning the game depends on you.
The rotten honey pride in the bones of these old white men is really disgusting.
Ryan is no weakling. Since he was looked down upon by Roy Williams before, let's play somewhere else. I don’t want to leave you here, I have my own place to stay.
It's like when Curry was looked down upon by Duke. After his freshman year, Duke found out that Curry was a bit strong and wanted Curry to transfer. How did Curry do it?
"They didn't want me before, and I don't want them now. Fuck it, I'm going to stay at Davidson."
Ryan also has the same mentality now, but he still maintains the most basic courtesy.
Unexpectedly, this Roy Williams spoke to him in a threatening tone.
It is normal for universities to fail in recruiting players. Duke failed to recruit Jordan that year, but Coach K replied to Jordan like this: "I'm sorry to hear that you are no longer interested in learning about Duke University, but I I hope you know that my players and I wish you the best in your college career."
The pattern of the two is simply a matter of comparison.
Ryan gave Roy Williams face, but he didn't want it, so there's no need to give it anymore.
However, Ryan did not quarrel with Roy Williams on the phone without quality. His tone was still calm, but his attitude was much tougher: "I can win with or without you. You are not the key to my winning. You have never been no."
Roy Williams was laughed out of anger. If Ryan had joined North Carolina, Duke, or Kentucky, Roy Williams would still be able to figure it out.
But Nima, you would rather go to a place like Wisconsin than work for me?
"You might regret it Ryan, good luck to you and hope you don't run into Kansas in March Madness."
"It doesn't matter if we meet you, coach."
After hanging up the phone, Ryan took a deep breath.
A new journey is about to begin.
At noon the next day, one day after the draft, Ryan held a press conference in the basketball gym at Oak Hill High School.
Moreover, ESPN will broadcast the conference live!
Eight years in advance, Ryan made the decision to play on a national broadcast.
There is not much left for Ajan!
The small arena was filled with media from all walks of life, and Ryan even saw reporters from CCTV.
The previous incident of winning Mengwu made Ryan famous in the country.
Ryan, who was in the player tunnel, looked at the dark crowd of reporters outside and couldn't help but feel a little dreamy.
I remember back then, when Ryan spoke at the company's morning meeting, few people would listen carefully to what a small person like him said.
In fact, he didn't have the opportunity to speak in front of everyone at all.
No sense of existence, little transparency, no one cares. These are Ryan's labels.
But what now? The entire ugly media should listen to themselves!
All ugly fans have to sit in front of the TV and listen to themselves!
The most important thing is that after he announces the result, the fans in the location of the selected school will celebrate it all day long!
Little transparent? Down and out? Breaking up with a 300,000-dollar gift? No, fuck you!
Those days are getting further and further away from Ryan!
At this time, head coach Steve Smith patted his beloved disciple on the shoulder: "Get ready Ryan! Keep your spirits up!"
Ryan nodded and strode confidently out of the tunnel.
As soon as Ryan, who was wearing a black suit, appeared on the stage, the scene was filled with flashes of light that made Ryan unable to open his eyes.
After sitting down, three hats were already placed on the table in front of Ryan, representing Syracuse University, the University of Kansas and the University of Wisconsin.
Ryan smiled and waved to reporters like a star:
“Thank you everyone for coming, I am very happy to hold the press conference here, because this place carries indelible memories on my basketball journey.
Thank you to coach Steve Smith, thank you to my teammates, thank you to Carmelo Anthony, thank you to LeBron and Stoudemire, although they may not thank me. "
Ryan's teasing made the reporters laugh, and then, Ryan took a deep breath:
"Now, I am here to officially announce that in the fall of 2002, the next stop in my basketball career is"
With that said, Ryan picked up his University of Kansas hat.
But after hesitating for a while, he put the hat down again, and then put on the University of Wisconsin hat: "I decided to join the University of Wisconsin!"
At the scene, there was a continuous sound of "clicking" the shutter.
At the same time, ESPN's live broadcast signal was cut to major restaurants and shopping malls in Madison, Wisconsin.
Countless local fans who were watching the live press conference cheered excitedly because of the Chinese big man's decision.
but.
Lane's decision also caused great controversy.
All kinds of criticism came on the major basketball programs in the afternoon.
"University of Wisconsin? Ryan is destroying his own future!"
"This was the worst decision Ryan ever made and the moment he made it, he was already excluded from the championship discussion."
"The NCAA Athletic Committee should investigate the University of Wisconsin. They must have secretly paid Ryan! Otherwise, how could a super talent go to a place like that?"
In the eyes of most people, Ryan's appearance is simply 10 points, but he works in a low-end field. What's the point?
In the evening, ESPN and TNT invited Anthony and Roy Williams to appear on their programs respectively, asking them what they thought of Ryan's decision.
Angua is quite optimistic: "It's a pity that I can't continue to play with my good brother, but he must have his reasons, and he will definitely continue to shine in the NCAA! Maybe we will meet in the finals?"
Roy Williams, who did not get Ryan, publicly expressed his anger:
"I wouldn't say good luck to him because competitive sports rely on strength, not luck.
Without Ryan, we are still a championship-level team.
But Ryan missed an opportunity to stand on the big stage. "
"So coach, if your team met Ryan's team in March Madness, would you be nervous?"
Roy Williams faced the camera with a serious expression:
"Nervous? No, but Ryan will definitely regret it."
Roy Williams had a cold look in his eyes. He originally wanted to assimilate you, but you chose to be his opponent.
Then let’s destroy it together!
However, I am afraid that Roy Williams will be extremely uncomfortable when he really meets Ryan next season.
Because after Ryan announced his commitment to college, his system finally received a major upgrade.
The free point-adding system for Ryan's shooting attributes is officially unlocked!
Thanks to yunchenzhili, book friend 20190112173801225, Moon Hanging on the Tree as a Waist and other big guys for the rewards, thank you all!