Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 671 - 231: When GOAT Makes a Decision Again! (Second of 2 Consecutive Updates!)

The championship parade is over.

Enjoying a decadent vacation life quickly became Qin Yue's daily routine.

This made Qin Yue, no matter how "big" Ao Mei's "ball" was, inevitably get tired of playing around and start missing the days when he could play basketball.

So it goes...

The time when men are at their toughest is always the moment they pull up their pants, huh?

Just like last year.

To reduce Qin Yue's risk of injury in the new season, both Ma Long and Grover planned to let Qin Yue rest until the regular season began.

In addition, this summer, the Chinese Basketball Association did not have any plans to call Qin Yue back home to play in the Asian Championship.

It's not that the Chinese Basketball Association has become more open-minded.

It's just that after Qin Yue led the Chinese Men's Basketball Team to the top in two consecutive major competitions...

Under the pressure of public opinion from the outside world, to avoid injury to this national treasure-level player, the Chinese Basketball Association had no choice but to make this decision.

Last season, Yao Ming, who had started his fishing mode early, will lead the Chinese Men's Basketball Team along with Yi Jianlian to the Asian Championship.

In recent years, with the Supersonic's ambition dwindling...

Knowing that the Supersonic is destined to find it hard to compete with the Warriors for some time, Yao Ming urgently needed this summer to vent by thrashing the numerous kids in Asia.

To this, Qin Yue could only say, "Come on, have some decency, Lao Yao. With those pieces of trash in Asia, who can withstand your crushing?"

Hearing this, Yao Ming immediately retorted to Qin Yue, "Then get online to play Warcraft with me!"

Play Warcraft?

Sorry, with the help of Brother Yao, Qin Yue long ago quit his internet addiction.

Don't ask...

Just ask who let Yao Ming maintain a record of 580 consecutive wins against Qin Yue in their PK matches?

Qin Yue knew that with how Supersonics coach Rick Carlisle used Yao Ming, a mere Asian Championship wouldn't be enough to wear down the currently vigorous Yao Ming.

Plus, Yao Ming was already prepared to formally retire from the national team after the London Olympic Games.

Therefore, Qin Yue knew very well that Yao Ming chose to return home this summer to participate in the Asian Championship as a way to give back to those Chinese fans who have always supported him.

As for this, Qin Yue did not want to interfere with Yao Ming's personal decision.

However...

Saying this out loud, Yao Ming might not believe it.

When the London Olympic Games end, Qin Yue also plans to retire from the national team.

As for the reason?

Naturally, it's because the contributions Qin Yue has made to the national team in his lifetime are already glorious enough.

That's right, whether in the NBA or the national team, Qin Yue only wants to be the highest mountain.

Furthermore, with his age increasing, Qin Yue must also plan his future career more reasonably.

So, in Qin Yue's opinion...

It's time for Chinese basketball to learn how to independently face those world powers who have long endured the oppression of the "Qin-Yao combination." (Doge.Jpg)

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And while Qin Yue was enjoying his vacation life, on June 24, the annual draft was held on schedule at the theater in Madison Square Garden.

As likely the Rookie class most influenced by Qin Yue's appearance.

Even before the commencement of the 2011 draft, many scouts generally considered it a weak draft class...

But actually, just like 2009...

2011 was also a severely underestimated draft.

Why this draft class was the most affected by Qin Yue's appearance?

Because historically, the NBA would go into a lockout due to labor negotiations breaking down, so the 2011 rookies immediately fell into a six-month unemployment state after being selected by their respective teams.

Until the NBA ended the lockout.

Only then did the 2011 rookies sign with the teams that selected them.

This also led to Klay Thompson, a 2011 rookie, saying that famous line in the future: "Michael Jordan doesn't deserve any respect at all."

But in this life, since that lockout did not happen.

Then Klay certainly wouldn't say those greatly disrespectful words about the old GOAT.

With the first overall pick in the first round, after James left, the Cleveland Cavaliers, who immediately got the top pick, without hesitation, picked Kyrie Irving, who could threaten Qin Yue with his dribbling.

Additionally, with the fourth overall pick in the first round, the Cavaliers used another first-round pick they acquired through a trade to select Tristan Thompson, who made the Kardashian family exclaim "It's easier to shake the NBA than TT."

How outrageous is this Thompson's physical fitness?

Simply put, Kohler Kardashian once said in an interview that Thompson is the strongest man on Earth in her mind.

There's no doubt that to receive such recognition from the Kardashian family, Thompson is enough to become a "legend" in the NBA.

Then, with the fifth overall pick in the first round, Jonas Valanciunas from Lithuania was selected by the Raptors.

And in the 2011 rookies, Kemba Walker, whose human-ball integration ability was second only to Irving, was acquired by the Bobcats through a trade.

As in Qin Yue's memory.

Being deeply moved by Walker's unparalleled human-ball integration ability, even without a pick to select Walker, the old GOAT wanted to recruit this technically outstanding guard under his command.

In fact, reviewing those rookies personally selected by Jordan, it's not hard to find that Jordan always had a special love for this type of technically gifted college player.

From Qin Yue's past life Adam Morrison to Kemba Walker, Jordan isn't always going to misjudge.

It's just that people always hold Jordan to the GOAT standard.

Therefore, as long as he misjudges once or twice, it's easy for Jordan to be labeled as having poor judgment.

Then, with the tenth pick in the first round, the future CBA's famous "Lonely God" Jimmer Fredette was selected by the Bucks and immediately traded to the Kings.

And with the eleventh pick in the first round...

Klay Thompson, who believed he wasn't inferior to Fredette, was chosen by the Pacers through a trade-up for the draft pick. He immediately decided that when he joined the NBA in the future, he must choose the number 11 jersey to battle in the league with.

A naturally competitive Klay hoped this number would constantly remind people that he wasn't selected until the 11th pick of the first round in 2011.

Of course, Klay's decision to choose the number 11 also had a lot to do with his childhood connection to the number.

It's well known that before entering the draft, Klay, born in Los Angeles, grew up in building 11 on 11th Avenue in a Los Angeles neighborhood, plus the initial of Klay's name 'K' is exactly the 11th letter of the alphabet.

Therefore, the number 11 holds extraordinary significance for Klay.

At the draft site...

Shortly after Klay reluctantly donned the Pacers' cap, a trade completed by the Pacers and the Lakers immediately brought a smile to this Los Angeles spirit kid who was eager to play for the Lakers before the draft.

That's right, whether in this life or the last, whether Warriors or Pacers, neither of these teams were the ones Klay wanted to play for.

Because Klay Thompson's father, Michael Thompson, was a former Lakers legend, and Klay grew up in Los Angeles, playing for a top franchise like the Lakers has always been Klay's dream.

Now, as dreams become reality, Klay excitedly stated in an interview: "I can't wait to wear the Lakers jersey and play. You know, Kobe is my idol, he's unbelievably strong!"

And to reduce the team's salary cap for the new season...

Lakers GM Kupchek probably never imagined...

How strong the former Lakers legend's son he traded Sean Battier for would be.

If Danny Green, who can live up to his potential, is the ultimate 3D player among role players.

Then Klay Thompson is the ultimate 3D player among star players.

The Lakers undoubtedly made a good deal in this year's draft.

Last season, the Pacers, who had already begun to show their prowess, needed an experienced forward to boost their immediate combat power.

And the Lakers needed to cut costs, so the son of the former Lakers legend naturally entered Kupchek's sights due to the perfect fit.

Just when Qin Yue learned that the Pacers preferred to trade with the Lakers rather than sell their draft pick to the Warriors, Qin Yue was shaken.

Regarding this, Qin Yue furiously questioned Mulin: "Didn't you say Larry Bird has always had a good relationship with you?"

Hearing this, Mulin couldn't help but laugh and said, "Larry said, in the entire league, any of the other twenty-nine teams that make a trade with the Warriors is definitely foolish."

Sell the draft pick to the Warriors?

What an international joke!

Since Qin Yue and the Warriors could even revive an "CBA teammate" like Antoine Jamison, now, which NBA team would dare go against the tide to trade with the Warriors and make them even stronger?

Of course, even if no team is willing to trade with the Warriors, if the Warriors didn't sell their second-round pick this year, they still have "the strongest 175" Little Thomas to choose from with the last pick in the second round.

However, considering the Warriors' roster is already full, and they couldn't possibly provide Little Thomas with the playing time to develop, Qin Yue didn't suggest this option to the Warriors' management.

But now...

Qin Yue didn't understand, is there a need for these NBA teams to specifically target the Warriors like this?

"Didn't I just win four championships?"

At this moment, Qin Yue thought indignantly.

However, they say they'll work together to target the Warriors.

But in the NBA, which always talks interests first...

As long as your bargaining chip is right.

There's bound to be a team that becomes a traitor.

Such as the Kings, who have their eyes on Warriors' Josh McRoberts.

On the evening of the 24th, shortly after the Lakers and Pacers deal was reached, the Kings' management, holding multiple first-round picks, immediately inquired with the Warriors' management about their desired player in this year's draft.

Originally, Warriors president Larry Riley planned to have an extraordinarily quiet summer, following his previous plan.

However...

Since someone came to do business, Riley naturally notified the Warriors' major boss.

"What kind of pick are the Kings willing to give us?"

"The 27th pick in the first round, to be honest, I think the Kings are robbing us."

In Riley's view, offering the 27th pick in a weak draft year to trade for McRoberts, a champion forward, the Kings were somewhat too ambitious.

But...

What Riley didn't expect was that the new GOAT, notorious for poor judgment, actually...

Agreed to this trade!

Moreover, he also requested that Riley choose for him...

Jimmy Butler, who played four full years in college and was regarded by scouts as having no untapped potential due to his average wingspan and height and mediocre physical and skills attributes...

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PS: Two chapters updated!