The 2023 NBA Draft has come to an end, and although there is no major information, the second round and the trade market are still exciting.
The Lakers and Zhan Huang are "father and son", the Clippers brothers are opposed, and the Chinese teenager Cui Yongxi is welcome a new opportunity although he was defeated...... In just a few hours, suspense and surprises continued. Let's sort out these draft night stories that are easy to overlook, but hidden mysteries.
Let's start with the Lakers.
When it comes to "Lakers" and "Father and Son", many people think of Kobe Bryant and his second daughter Gigi. Now, another pair of "father and son" combinations were born. That's right, it's LeBron and his eldest son, Bronny. With the 55th pick in the draft, Bronny was spotted by the Lakers. Although this pick is not high, the picture of Bronny and Zhan Huang wearing a pair of pants has obviously made Lakers fans extremely excited.
In fact, Brownie's strength should not be underestimated. With a height of 1.88 meters, a strong physique, and an aggressive defense, these are his strengths. Of course, problems such as inconsistent shooting and poor ball handling skills still exist.
But for the Lakers, they not only selected a "potential stock", but also grabbed a bargaining chip to renew Zhan Huang. After all, the temptation of "father and son" is probably hard for even LeBron to resist.
Compared with the good news of the Lakers, the experience of Chinese teenager Cui Yongxi is slightly regrettable.
I thought I had a chance to be selected in the second round, but I didn't expect to return home in the end. But for Choi Yong-hee, this is by no means the end, but a new beginning. It is reported that he has reached an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers and will play in the Summer League. I believe that after the experience of trial, he will definitely be able to shine on a bigger stage.
It is worth mentioning that the Clippers selected Cam Christie with the 46th pick, who is the younger brother of Lakers player Christie. It seems that a "brother against each other" story is about to be staged again. With his height and arms, as well as his ability to play both offensively and defensively, the 18-year-old is undoubtedly an eye-catcher. But it remains to be seen whether his confrontation ability and offensive skills will stand up to the test in the face of the NBA's higher intensity.
As for other teams, many are also quietly arranged.
The Timberwolves successfully lowered the luxury tax by exchanging draft picks with the Pistons; The Kings sent away Mitchell in exchange for McDaniels in an attempt to bolster the front line. It's just that compared to the "McDaniels" of the Timberwolves period, this one doesn't seem to be so "sharp" now. Slightly mediocre on both ends of the floor, I don't know how much he can make a difference for the Kings.
Another thing to watch is Gordon's movements. The veteran bench turned down the Suns' player option and opted for free agency. With his consistent scoring and excellent three-point ability, many championship teams must be eyeing him. However, for Gordon, who is about to run to the fourth, the next stop may not only be chasing high salaries, but also the desire for championships.
Overall, the NBA's draft is like a soap opera, always full of suspense and surprises. The warmth of the Lakers' "father and son", Choi Yong-hee's courage to face difficulties, and the momentum of the Clippers brothers' "-for-tat...... On this stage, everyone is acting out their own story. Some people shine, some people work silently, but no matter how it ends, their love for basketball is worthy of our applause.