Cole was well-known as the three-point shooter of the Bulls team that year, and the quasi-win from Jordan in the Finals was even more talked about.
Of course, what's more important is that he is still active in the fans' field of vision after retiring. First he became successful as a commentator on TNT, and last year he transformed from a commentator to the general manager of the Suns.
This energetic person may have only one job left to do as a coach.
Of course Xu Yong knows that this man will become the helmsman of the Warriors dynasty in the future.
Hearing that he was looking for Xu Yong, Harden said hello and left.
Cole also smiled at Harden. Of course he didn't want to find Harden, but Harden's current draft market is not something the Suns can select.
Xu Yongyong knew what Cole's purpose was in finding him, so he led him to a nearby reception room.
"Sean recommended you highly to me before I left." Cole said after sitting down.
Xu Yong was stunned when he heard this, Sean? Which Sean?
"Shawn Marion," Cole added.
Xu Yong suddenly understood, and recalled that when he played UCLA for the first time last season, Marion did say that he would recommend him to the Suns management.
He thought it was just a polite word at the time, but he didn't expect Marion to actually do it.
This guy can handle it.
But speaking of which, Marion was sent to the Heat at the trade deadline last season. Cole came to him at this time. The reflex arc seemed a bit too long?
"We started paying attention to you last season, and we were ready to invite you for a trial training, but we didn't expect that you didn't participate in the draft in the end." Cole continued. His words explained Xu Yong's doubts and why. He will appear here.
But the Suns are right next door, and paying attention to him is only a matter of two steps.
However, Xu Yong was a little surprised. If he remembered correctly, the Suns picked him 15th last season.
And he also analyzed the benefits of the Suns in the past, so if the Suns really selected him with the 15th pick last season, he would still be very happy.
But that was also the most optimistic scenario, because since Cole didn't come to him, it meant he wasn't the only one.
In reality, the Suns used the 15th pick to select Robin Lopez, one of the Lopez brothers.
"So if you choose to participate in the draft this year, I can give you a draft commitment." Kerr continued.
Xu Yong was stunned for a moment. Is this a draft promise?
This is like two people on a blind date meeting for the first time and kissing each other. Is it going too fast?
But then he thought about it. After the Suns sent away Marion in exchange for O'Neal, they became a team on the edge of the playoffs. This draft commitment was almost in the middle of the first round.
His final predicted ranking in the draft last season was No. 20. After that, he lost his ranking when he didn't declare his candidacy.
Although he is one year older this season, he has shown offensive skills. Coupled with the small year of this year's draft, there is actually no problem with what this draft promises.
When this girl on a blind date sees a handsome guy, she will definitely be willing to be kissed.
Xu Yong was very happy about Cole's words.
Going to the Sun is a good thing, and there is no saying that he will definitely go to the Sun.
There is a draft pick in the middle of the first round that promises to be a guaranteed pick, and he will be ready for the draft after his sophomore year.
Moreover, he had an open eye and knew that the Suns would win the lottery championship in the new season and take the 14th pick.
Don’t mistake shrimps for seafood, the last one in the lottery is also a lottery!
"It would be great for me if I could go to the Suns." Xu Yong said with a smile.
This is a polite statement, but it is indeed the truth.
As the saying goes, he has less money and is closer to home. He played in Phoenix in college and has become very popular here. If he is really selected by the Suns, then it will be a TP in place and he will return to his hometown.
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Two months have passed in the blink of an eye, and the curtain of the Devils' new season invitational tournament has also come to an end.
This year they played fewer invitational tournaments than last year, playing a total of 14 games, with a final record of 11 wins and 3 losses.
It’s about the same record as last year, maybe even a little worse.
But this is how deceptive the data is. In fact, because of their opponents, their invitational tournament this season is even more valuable than the regular season games that follow.
Because among the top eight teams in the survey, they have already played against four, including the favorite Duke University.
Although the final game was lost, the value and significance of one game was more than the 16 games played last season.
And after these invitational tournaments, the Devils adapted very quickly.
This is due to the close relationship between Harden and DeRozan, as well as the natural understanding between Xu Yong and DeRozan.
All in all, DeRozan joining the Devils is like a three-pronged plug finding multiple outlets. Not only does it fit, but it also has more than one posture.
This can also be reflected in the data.
After 14 games, Harden averaged 19.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, Xu Yong averaged 17.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 blocks per game, DeRozan averaged 12.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, and Ayers averaged 8.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Block shot.
Just two months after the invitational tournament, the Devils ushered in their regular season opener against UCLA.
UCLA played a lot in this year's invitational tournament, playing a total of 17 games against a variety of opponents, with a final record of 13 wins and 4 losses.
Moreover, the large number of newcomers cannot support the content of the game. None of the five newcomers, including Holiday, averaged double figures per game.
Now the team's offensive core has become Darren Collison and Josh Shipp.
To use an appropriate metaphor, UCLA this season is the United States before Xu Yong was reborn. It still looks like it is number one in the Pac10 league, but in fact it is extremely weak.
On the other hand, the Devils are thriving and are the most anticipated team in the Pac10 League this season.
This opening game also attracted a large number of Phoenix fans to watch the game, not only because of the good record, but also because of the Devils' nickname of the Lob City.
The same goes for watching football. Who doesn’t like to watch exciting games?
And another feature of the Devils' home court this season is that the on-site DJ has also started to come alive.
This goes back to the story of Harden giving nicknames to all members of the Devils, "Satan" Xu Yong, "Bar" Harden, "Azazel" Ayers...
Even DeRozan, who is new to the team this season, has been nicknamed "Lucifer."
"Lucifer" represents the morning star in mythology. It is the brightest star in the sky before dawn except the moon. This can actually be understood as the meaning of "new star".
Then when the Devils players came on the field, the host added this nickname in addition to their jersey number and height, which also attracted continuous cheers from the fans at the scene.
Amidst the cheers, the Devils sat at home to face the UCLA Bruins.
After the game started, the Devils quickly took the lead and suppressed the Bruins throughout the game without giving the opponent any chance.
At the end of the game, 83 to 67, the Devils easily got a good start.
According to statistics, Xu Yong had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, DeRozan had 17 points and 4 rebounds, Ayers had 13 points and 11 rebounds, Harden had 11 points and 10 assists, and Cooksix had 9 points and 3 steals.
Except for Harden being prevented from scoring by Holiday, the Devils played like a silver bullet and blossomed in all aspects.
Before the game: UCLA is the king of the Pac10 league. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse, so we must be prepared.
After the game: I suddenly sat up from my dream and realized that it was me who was the best!
Cricket UCLA, what a big deal!
