The day before the Draft, the Bryants took Michael Udin to New York. If it wasn't for this rookie-to-be's family, they probably wouldn't have been able to book a room.
New York near Madison Square Garden has reached a state where a room is hard to find. After all, a draft year only once a year is a hot spot.
Since Kobe is predicted to be a lottery show, he takes his family to a small green room, while general candidates like Michael Udin sit in ordinary chairs.
Even without his family, there was still an acquaintance sitting next to Michael Udin, and that was Derek Fisher. Yes he was one of 6 players who took part in the trials with the Lakers
"Hi! Big man! Good luck to both of us today!", Derek Fisher greeted Michael Udin with a smile
Michael Udin, who is always familiar with himself, was first greeted by Derek Fisher. This makes Michael Udin good.
In the future Derek Fisher was the one who would be the future leader of the players' guild. He is friendly but the player guild leader Advantage is important.
"Let's join hands with our left hands! Good luck to the lefties!" Michael Udin replied to Fisher's greeting with a smile
Immediately Michael Udin and Derek Fisher shook hands. And sit in their place.
"Odin, who do you think will be the Top Pick?", Derek Fisher asked Michael Udin
Michael Udin pointed to the little green house, where Allen Iverson was sitting.
"I think he will wear the Philadelphia 76ers hat! And be the Top Pick" Michael Udin told Fisher
"Brother, you have good eyes!
This Allen Iverson is absolutely amazing, even though he's a foot shorter than me. ", Speaking of Allen Iverson, Derek Fisher's tone is full of admiration. In fact, everyone treats Allen Iverson the same way. Everyone believes that he is the undisputed number one overall choice.
The two chatted like this, and the reporters took aim at the little greenhouse, Michael Udin and Derek Fisher might not have Pictures for a while.
Maybe only when they are spoken to by David Stern will they have a chance to appear on TV.
It is also good to sit down with two acquaintances, because boring times always pass.
Still looking young and strong David Stern has started his opening speech, these are the words of every year, but this year's audience is much more enthusiastic.
After a lengthy Speech, David Stern officially announced that the Philadelphia 76ers pick picked Georgetown University's Allen Iverson with their first pick in the first round!
Even though this had been predicted, everyone on the scene was still cheering the most enthusiastically.
Allen Iverson and his mother, hugging tightly and crying happily. After Allen Iverson's mother arranged a tie for him, the biggest protagonist of the day took the stage, and went to put on a Philadelphia 76ers hat for him.
After shaking hands with Allen Iverson, David Stern went on to draft number two. But when David Stern read that Marcus Camby was picked by the Toronto Raptors, a sadness crossed Marcus Camby's face. For Marcus Camby, he will be a bit lost when he is chosen by Toronto, a land so cold and in a foreign country, even if he is second place this year.
Soon, David Stern announced third-place ownership, and Sharif Abdul Rahim of the University of California was taken over by the Vancouver Grizzlies in pick number three.
Sharif Abdul Rahim didn't really care which team he went to, he received the Vancouver Grizzlies hat after praying like his own faith.
Stephen Mabury, who was selected in fourth place, expressed his unhappiness. He was probably the most dissatisfied with Allen Iverson. He thinks he deserves a higher choice. Moreover, Milwaukee is not the City he likes.
Michael Udin can understand well, he feels that Stephen Marbury's attitude is fine! But Stephen Marbury, still frowning on stage, didn't know he wasn't looking at the Milwaukee Bucks, and neither was the Milwaukee Bucks!
After Ray Allen was picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the fifth overall pick, he was immediately swapped by the team manager to swap owners with Stephen Marbury.
The Milwaukee Bucks clearly preferred Ray Allen, but why did they let Stephen Marbury go first?
Stephen Marbury didn't look good with the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves, and Ray Allen didn't care about either team.
When David Stern was about to announce the No. 6 Boston Celtics Michael Udin looked at the Bryants in the small greenhouse, and they all rubbed their hands nervously.
But Michael Udin knew that the sixth Voter of the Boston Celtics ended up choosing Anthony Walker of the University of Kentucky.
Kobe smirked and forced himself to calm down again.
Subsequently, the Los Angeles Clippers picked Lorenzen Wright with the seventh overall pick,
New Jersey Nets pick Kerry Kittles with eighth overall pick
The Dallas Mavericks chose Samaki Walker with the ninth overall pick. .
Indiana Pacers with tenth overall pick picks Eric Dampier
The Golden State Warriors with eleventh pick overall voted for Todd Fuller
Cleveland Cavaliers with twelfth overall pick picks Vitali Potapenko
At this time he had not heard his name, Kobe was a little anxious, and he did not wait for the anxiety to continue to spread.
When pick 13 will be read Michael Udin looks at David Stern
"Charlotte Hornets picked Kobe Bryant from Lower Merrion High School with 13th choice!", David Stern, with a smile on his face, looked at Kobe Bryant the future NBA star.
After being called by that name, Kobe subconsciously smiled and stood up. He didn't have any feelings for the Charlotte Hornets, but he was still happy with his family. Kobe immediately took the stage to put on the Charlotte Hornets hat.
Even though Michael Udin knew the result long ago, still screaming for his good brother he screamed so loudly that it stunned his chat partner Derek Fisher.
"Your teammate is a bit unexpected, why was he chosen by the Charlotte Hornets? Considering he was very good at the Lakers trials!", Derek Fisher, who had seen the prowess of Kobe Bryant, the high school student who had beaten him.
"Sure, the Lakers will still vote for him!", At this time, Michael Udin did not mind telling some future information.
"If that's the case, I don't know what kind of chips the Lakers will put out?", Derek Fisher tried to think and asked Michael Udin.
"I don't know for sure he will go to the Lakers", Michael Udin said in a serious tone to Fisher
By the way, Michael Udin did not dare to continue. If he told Derek Fisher that the Lakers would trade Divac for Kobe, then Derek Fisher would have to doubt his identity.
After announcing Kobe's draft immediately David Stern resumed the Draft results
Peja Stojakovic joined the Sacramento Kings as the 14th rookie of the first round,
Steve Nash joins the Phoenix Suns as the 15th rookie in the first round
Jermaine O'Neal, narrowly beaten by Michael Udin, won by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 17th pick in the first round.
When Jermaine O'Neal came on stage, he gave Michael Udin a special look. Before Michael Udin could fight back, he turned and walked onto the stage.
John Wallace, New York Knicks 18th pick
Walter McCarty, New York Knicks 19th Pick
Zaidrunas Ilgauskas, Cleveland Cavaliers 20th Pick
Dota Jones, New York Knicks 21st Pick
Roy Rogers, Vancouver Grizzlies 22nd Pick
Ephesus Lanzas Denver Nugget 23rd Choice
Now It's the 24th pick of the highly anticipated Los Angeles Lakers! Immediately David Stern opened the Envelope and said:
"The 24th pick of the Los Angeles Lakers is a left-handed player. His name is….!" David Stern paused slightly and sighed
In the audience seats where Michael Udin sat.
"The 24th pick of the Los Angeles Lakers is a left-handed player. His name is Der...", Derek Fisher tries to follow David Stern's words
After a while
"The 24th pick of the Los Angeles Lakers is a left-handed player. His name is Michael Udin from Lower Merrion High School!" David Stern said with a big smile
When Derek Fisher heard that the name David Stern read was not himself, his mentality collapsed!
But he still congratulated Michael Udin graciously, he knew even though he had not been called by David Stern he was sure that sooner or later his name would be called too.
Michael Udin straightened his suit and embarked on the first milestone in his life on the road to basketball dreams in the NBA!
While passing by Little Green House, Kobe came to celebrate with Michael Udin with high fives and hugs!
"Congratulations, brother!" Kobe is also very Happy for Michael Udin
Michael Udin also waved to the Bryant family with a big smile.
When Michael Udin and David Stern met and shook hands they had a little chat.
"Work hard, son!, after seeing you in person I think you are the most memorable Asian player for me, I wish you to be the first Asian star in the NBA", David Stern's tone is very friendly. He also understood what David Stern meant.
"Sure sir, I will work hard and make it happen", Michael Udin said to David Stern
Opening the Asian market has always been the dream of NBA presidents for life. And David Stern also gave high hopes for Michael Udin's stepping stone, which was suddenly chosen by the Lakers.
Michael Udin wears this coveted Lakers hat, and from now on when he walks out of Madison Square Garden, his mouth is never shut!
Due to Michael Udin's performance, Derek Fisher did not fulfill the Lakers dream, he was selected by the Houston Rockets with the first overall pick in the second round.
At the end of the draft, all the rookies put on their hats and had their picture taken with David Stern. So far the 1996 NBA Draft is officially over.
Once Michael Udin resigned, he was surrounded by more than a dozen media groups. Michael Udin couldn't help but smile wryly. The Los Angeles Exposure was completely uncovered!
"Hello Michael Udin! I'm a reporter from Fox Sport!
As a Philadelphia high school student and originally from Asia, how was your mood now when you were selected by the Los Angeles Lakers? "This coquettish and beautiful female reporter can't wait to put the microphone in Michael Udin's mouth.
"This is a great honor, a great honor, I feel like a dream until now!
You know, joining the Los Angeles Lakers means being on the same level as George Mikan, Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, and Earvin Johnson. This scares me but will also be my biggest motivation to move forward! ', Michael Udin answered very appropriately, and the media also left a good first impression of this strange big Asian man.
"Hi! Odin! I'm an ESPN reporter. Is there any pressure for you to join a team like the Los Angeles Lakers? What are your hopes for your rookie season?", ESPN Reporter rushed over.
"You know that I'm from Asia to be precise Indonesia you know Americans and Europeans often think that we Asians can't stand in the competition for the world's top sports due to lack of talent and support facilities, but I'm different I went to America looking for my dream here and yes for three years here I am,
Americans think that we Asians are quiet and shy but not all of us are like that, we are humble not quiet and shy. I'm a little different I like to live in the spotlight and I like a challenge.
I hope I can really help the team in the new season. ", Michael Udin's answer surprised these reporters, Michael Udin is not Asian in their conservative impression.
Just as Michael Udin finished answering the second question, there was a commotion at the scene. Journalists around Michael Udin also flocked to Kobe. Michael Udin smiled. It appears that the deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets has been finalised.
Knowing the news, Kobe rushed out of the reporter's encirclement and hugged Michael Udin tightly!
"We can play in one team again!", Kobe was very happy to see Michael Udin
"I told you about this a few days ago. You don't need to be too excited, right?", Michael Udin said to kobe with a smile.
The two were interviewed by the media together. The interview lasted quite a while. Even though they were very tired, their excitement took away all their fatigue.
The Bryant family's big party begins at the best restaurant in New York. Everyone was overjoyed, and Bryant burst into tears of joy. Michael Udin also took this opportunity to thank Bryant for three more years of caring for them, and Bryant also stated that they greatly appreciate this fate.
Starting today, both Michael Udin and Kobe will become official professional players, and their lives will start a new chapter.
Michael Udin also messaged his parents about everything, and hoped they weren't worried about him, and if he had time he would come home.
After the carnival, the Bryants returned to their home in Philadelphia the next day.
Both Kobe and Michael Udin packed their bags and were about to become professional players. Even though Kobe is only 17 years old, the two brothers are officially adults. When they arrived in Los Angeles, they all needed separate residences.