June 22nd.
New York, Madison Square Garden.
The eyes of the entire United States were gathered here!
Although the NBA season had ended, the NBA story was far from over.
The 2018 NBA Draft was about to begin!
"Among this year's rookies, there are countless talented players!"
"Yes, look at the players invited to the Green Room today. Remember their names and faces."
"In the next few years, or even more than a decade, the league will be theirs!"
"We see that this year's popular draft picks are also arriving at the venue one by one!"
"Deandre Ayton, he is the pride of Arizona State University!"
"Marvin Bagley, Grayson Allen, Wendell Carter, and Kai Chen—four out of the starting five from Duke University are here, and these few have a very high probability of being selected in the lottery!"
"Kai Chen is the first Chinese player in NBA history to enter the Green Room, a feat even Yao Ming has not achieved!"
Just as the live commentator said.
Kai Chen became the first player in NBA history to enter the Green Room as a Chinese player.
While the live camera focused on Kai Chen, it also showed Kendall Jenner, who accompanied him.
The moment Jenner appeared on the large screen, the fans in the arena erupted in a commotion.
"What? Why is Kendall with Kai Chen!?"
"Brother, how many years have you not been online!? Kendall is now that Asian man's girlfriend!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, I wonder if he can satisfy Kendall."
"Hahaha, isn't the Kardashian Family always like this? He's just taking care of Kendall until her next partner."
At the same time, in the media area of Madison Square Garden, Tencent Sports's "Jissbon Trio" broadcasting platform also stood there.
Facing the camera, Ke Fan was the first to speak. "Hello, audience friends, we are now at Madison Square Garden in New York, which is the home arena of the New York Knicks, an NBA team."
"Today, our Tencent Sports live broadcast platform will bring you live coverage of the 2018 NBA Draft."
"As for the reason, everyone must be very clear."
"In the recently concluded NCAA League, our country's player Kai Chen, with his excellent performance of setting a historic scoring record, won the first MOP trophy in Asia's history!"
As Ke Fan spoke, the live broadcast camera also showed Kai Chen.
Immediately, the Asian fans in the entire live broadcast room instantly erupted!
"I wonder if Kai Chen can become the second Chinese player to enter the NBA as a top pick after Yao Ming!"
"Is this Kai Chen? He looks even more handsome than during the NCAA!"
"Which team will choose him? Will it be the Phoenix Suns, who have the first pick?"
All the fans, with their various questions, anxiously awaited the start of the Draft.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Madison Square Garden."
Soon, Adam Silver, the then NBA Commissioner, walked onto the stage. "I am honored to serve as the presenter for this year's NBA Draft."
"At the same time, we are about to welcome another group of young talents into the league."
After Adam Silver finished his familiar opening remarks,
he opened the envelope representing the Phoenix Suns's No. 1 pick.
"For the 2018 NBA Draft, the first overall pick in the first round, the Phoenix Suns select—Deandre Ayton, from Arizona State University!"
"Congratulations to Deandre Ayton for becoming the top pick in this year's Draft!"
On the TNT commentary desk, Smith analyzed. "This center from Arizona State University possesses absolutely strong power and talent."
"In his freshman season, he averaged 22.2 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game, and his excellent performance earned him the nickname 'Little O'Neal'!"
"It's a bit of a shame that Kai Chen couldn't become the top pick."
"There's nothing to be done about it. After all, Kai Chen didn't participate in the Phoenix Suns's tryout invitation, and Deandre Ayton's performance in the tryouts was extremely outstanding."
With the announcement of the top pick, the choices of the other teams became the focus of subsequent attention.
"The Phoenix Suns will regret their choice sooner or later!"
Grayson Allen, sitting next to Kai Chen, was clearly a bit displeased. "I don't think anyone in this class is better than you!"
"We can't force them to choose me!"
Kai didn't say much either.
The choice of the top pick was the same as he remembered.
Would the subsequent draft picks also be the same as in his memory?
At which pick would his arrival cause a change?
"2018 NBA Draft, first round, second overall pick..."
While Kai Chen was thinking, Adam Silver, the NBA Commissioner, again walked onto the stage. "The Sacramento Kings select Marvin Bagley, from Duke University!"
"The Sacramento Kings have chosen the championship center from Duke University!"
"Although Kai Chen became the absolute star of the team from the Elite Eight onwards, Bagley's talent still cannot be ignored!"
On the TNT commentary desk, Smith spoke again. "Bagley is worth this pick. He will become the Sacramento Kings' new inside core!"
"Congratulations, Bagley!"
Bagley stood up, hugged his teammates one by one, and then walked onto the stage.
"Bzzt... Bzzt... Bzzt."
Just then, Kai Chen's phone in his pocket rang.
"Hello, this is Kai Chen!"
Looking at the unfamiliar caller ID on his phone, Kai Chen said tentatively.
"Hi, Kai Chen, I'm Jerry West!"
"I've received the unanimous approval of our owner Ballmer and his brothers, and our coach Rivers. The team welcomes you!"
"Thank you, thank you all!"
Hearing the voice from the other end of the phone, Kai Chen suppressed his excitement and slowly spoke.
"All of us are very happy about your arrival. This will be very interesting!"
"Thank you all. I can't wait to put on the Los Angeles Clippers jersey and fight for you!"
"2018 NBA Draft, first round, third overall pick....."
Before the call ended, Adam Silver came to the stage again. "The Atlanta Hawks select—Kai Chen! From Duke University!"
Kai Chen!
When Adam Silver read out Kai Chen's name, the entire Madison Square Garden instantly erupted!
"If you ask who the hottest player in this year's NCAA Championship was, it must be Kai Chen."
"That's right, this junior from Duke University led his team to a 20-point comeback in the Sweet Sixteen."
"In the subsequent Elite Eight and Final Four, Kai Chen's performance was equally impressive!"
"In the final, Kai Chen led his team to the championship by breaking the NCAA single-game scoring record and became this year's MOP!"
The commentators on the sidelines, when mentioning Kai Chen, were all full of passion.
Although Ayton was the top pick in this year's Draft, everyone knew that the hottest prospect at the venue today was Kai Chen!
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