Ahead of the draft, the major sports media in the United States are also starting to get busy.
TNT has always been the authoritative basketball medium in the United States. For draft analysis, they also invited the most famous guests.
At the TNT studio, three super giants have gathered, Magic Johnson, who has just retired for the second time, Dr. J Julius Erving, and Larry Bird.
"It's so cool to be able to make money sitting in the studio and chatting!
I really envy both of you, you guys have done a great job over the years! ", Magic Johnson, who had just said goodbye to the professional arena, was trying out his new identity as a commentator.
"This job is very good, except for a little money! Hahahaha!", Dr. J commented on Magic Johnson
"I saw them spray trash talk as if the kids were playing at home. If I was still wearing the team uniform, I'm the urge to teach them their lesson!", Larry Bird sighed shaking his head.
"An old man like you only deserves to stay in the studio and watch, your bones are too fragile!,
It's almost Larry, did you know that Joe Bryant's son is in the Draft and I hear the Lakers are interested in him! ', the Magic Johnson laughed at his old opponent with a wide grin.
Everyone knows the rivalry on or off the field by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird but that shows how close the two are.
Dr J: "Wow! I know the kid you're talking about, his name is Kobe Bryant.
I love his style of play, he always manages to complete an incredible dunk in situations that are unexpected by his opponents!, he's an interesting player.", Dr J comments on Kobe Bryant
Larry Bird: "This kid has one more thing. I have to tell the viewers in front of the TV. Everyone first looks at the NBA scoring records. You'll see that Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points scored the most in a game and no one has broken it yet. In one game a season, Wilt Chamberlain averaged the most points per game.He averaged over 50 points per game!
Everyone knows that almost all the scoring records are occupied by the ferocious giant Wilt Chamberlain, but, nevertheless, Kobe Bryant broke Wilt Chamberlain's scoring record! "
"What? Such a thing would happen in the United States?" Magic Johnson was too shocked to hear Larry Bird's words
"Hey! Larry!, This is a TV station, not on the field, you can't lie as much as you want!"
It must be said that the program effects they bring are really worth the high price tag. The veterans who sit in the TNT studio are very talented at acting.
Larry Bird: "Haha, I can forgive your ignorance, because the first time I heard about this incident was even more exaggerated than your reaction!
You see, Wilt Chamberlain scored a total of 2,359 points in four years of high school. High school students in Pennsylvania can only see this record.
But Bryant, the boy raised this record by five hundred points!
After I found out about this, I made a special call to Wilt. Guess what he said after he got to know Bryant?.
He said, Larry, you have to help me. Ask if you need a 60 year old center in high school. More than 500 points is enough for me to play 10 games!
I said that you should take the magician with him. He will pass the ball to you. You can even achieve this goal in just 5 matches, hahahaha! ", Larry Bird, who is undefeated in the NBA arena, spoke about one grief after another in the studio.
"If the magician returns to high school, should you take the initiative to join his rival school, Larry?" Dr. J also commented on the story Larry shared
"Ha ha ha ha! "There was a loud laughter in the studio
"No no no! I won't take the initiative. Their coach will definitely give a scholarship to block my door!", Larry Bird commented
"You two seem to be envious of these high school students, but I'm sticking to my point of view. Not going on to college is definitely not a good choice.
Although Kobe's strength has definitely reached NBA level, he's really not a good choice.
there is also Kevin Garnett who has not fully proven himself. "
The Magic's views on this represent mainstream opinion throughout the NBA. It is not very good for high school students to challenge the professional arena too early.
When it comes to basketball skills, high school players have not been baptized by many of the NCAA's stringent tactical requirements, and they may not be able to understand or have the ability to apply even the tactical requirements of NBA coaches.
From this point of view, professional NBA players are full of too many temptations in a career advancing to gold. Medicines, flesh and blood, and countless highlights were too easily lost. Things like this can destroy their careers. In such an environment, high school students who had not lived the hard life would surely be crushed.
"I also prefer college. People who are already in college can at least use more vocabulary when talking about trash.
More talented people like me have learned how to use logic to spit and cry over my opponents in college. ", Larry Bird also agrees with this view, although it is slightly distorted about its purpose.
"Indeed, I think the league should change the rules as soon as possible, and it is best to ban high school students from joining.
Talented players like Bryant set a bad example for many mediocre kids.
I heard that his teammates also chose to run this year. His name seems to be Michael Udin. You will know this boy. he is a player from the Asia-Pacific region.
This child is 211 cm tall, but he is only 99 kg ... ", Dr. J said, and Larry Bird looked at Magic Johnson at the same time.
"Why are you looking at me with those eyes? Twenty years ago, I was skinny too!
However, the weight of 99 kg for an insider will be difficult to adapt to the intensity of the NBA. His scout report stated that this kid is quite good and he has shooting skills like a guard and this guy's three points are also amazing. Also, but considering his position as a player in such a body would be torn apart in the NBA!
I bet his waist isn't as thick as Patrick Erwing's arm!", Magic Johnson commented on Dr J .'s words
"You don't have to use Patrick Erwing as an example. You just put yourself in front of the camera.", Dr J raised his eyebrows and looked at Magic Johnson, and the chubby Magic Johnson flaunted his fat-covered biceps.
"Look, viewers, this is the NBA's prejudice against big shooters!
I think no one knows what the future holds and this man Michael Udin also has a chance to prove himself considering he is so young."
Larry Bird knows that the NBA is a league that discriminates against skin color, and is getting serious now, but statements like these he wants to cut back on.
For non-black players, especially the big guys who can shoot three points, Larry Bird has a natural affection for Michael Udin.
"If international players like that can finish four years of college, there might be an NBA team willing to give it a go, but international high school players...
With all due respect, if I were management, I would never take such a risk. ", Dr. J's view of Michael Udin's draft prospects is exactly what most Americans and Basketball Circles think.
It was natural that Michael Udin was belittled by the outside world, first of all, there was no precedent for Asian players in the NBA, and secondly, Michael Udin's status as a high school student was really bad for him.
But if the media could watch some of Michael Udin's video games, they might not be so mean to him.
It's a pity that while Kobe is attracting so much attention, few people mention Michael Udin, Michael Udin is like a dark shadow behind a bright light.
Although Kobe has made many incredible aerial relay dunks from Michael Udin, Kobe's draft report does not mention his passing ability.
This unfair treatment was actually Michael Udin's wish. As a person who went through life twice, all the obstacles he had suffered were nothing.
After being discussed by the TNT Big Three, he also borrowed Kobe's light, even if he didn't get a good comment, he still had a certain degree of exposure. This makes people wonder who is Michael Udin? How great is he?