Recently, some netizens posted on social media: "List those drafts that you think have finally proved yourself."
The American media NBA Central immediately nominated four players.
In Sanfat's opinion, not all rookies can be like the two in the picture above.
One debuted at the peak and entered the NBA as a champion. Won 4 championships, 4 MVP trophies and 4 FMVP trophies under the spotlight; The other was selected only in the middle of the second round, but with his talent and hard work, he won the MVP in 4 years and 3 times, and slapped those who once looked down on him!
And Reeves, the recent draft loss that has made a name for himself, is not really a draft loss. When Lakers management called him to persuade him to give up being selected and switch to the Lakers, Reaves, who has been a diehard Kobe Bryant since he was a child, readily agreed!
So not all undrafted picks don't have what it takes to succeed in the league!
So in this issue, Sanfat will take you to take stock of the four successful drafts nominated by the American media, and see if these are recognized as successful players in everyone's minds? (PS: This list is selected by the American media and does not represent personal opinions.) ）
4. Alex Caruso
Career totals: 2,475 points, 1,042 rebounds, 1,041 assists, 470 steals, 183 blocks
Career averages: 6.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.5 blocks
Career peaks: 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.0 blocks
List of individual honors: 1-time NBA Championship, 1-time Best Defensive First Team, 1-time Best Defensive Second Team, 1-time Best Fighting Award.
Sanfat Brief Comment: As the best outside defender in recent seasons, Sanfat has never been able to understand why the Lakers chose to let go of such a good quality player! If it's just because it's difficult to match the salary, then what is the explanation for the salary of 47 million given out without blinking?
It can be said that allowing Caruso to leave can be called the most "intelligent" operation of the Lakers management in the past ten years, and there is no one! And Caruso, who has a championship in hand and was selected for the first defense, is undoubtedly the representative player who successfully lost the draft.
3. Fred Van Vleet
Career totals: 7,360 points, 1,633 rebounds, 2,788 assists, 663 steals, 228 blocks
Career averages: 15.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.5 blocks
Career peaks: 20.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.5 blocks
List of individual honors: 1-time NBA champion, 1-time All-Star.
Three Fat Brief Comments: VanVleet, nicknamed "Van Jordan", believes that everyone must be familiar with it, right? While VanVleet wasn't necessarily the most capable one in the draft, he certainly had to be the one who earned the most money in the draft! Last year's Van Jordan signed a sky-high contract worth $130 million with the Rockets! What is the concept? "100 million, 100 million. I can't spend a lifetime! "Just look at the richest man in Xihong City...
And the short Van Jordan worked hard to get a foothold in the league, coupled with excellent organizational skills and passing vision, which helped him successfully become an All-Star!
2. Yudunis Haslem
Career totals: 6,586 points, 5,791 rebounds, 733 assists, 424 steals, 252 blocks
Career averages: 7.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.3 blocks
Career peaks: 12.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks
List of individual honors: 3-time NBA champion, 1-time All-Rookie Second Team.
Brief comment on the three fats: The selection of the Harbin team is the least surprising to the three fats. As a three-time NBA champion, Haslem was once the most stable and effective assistant around the Heat's Big Three! And it is extremely rare to be selected as a draft rookie of the year second team, and Sanfat has to ask: "Don't those selected rookies feel ashamed?" ”
As the former soul of the Heat, although Haslem has chosen to retire, he still chooses to shine for his old club! This loyalty and perseverance has surpassed 9 out of 9 players in the league. Isn't that what success should be?
1. Ben Wallace
Career totals: 6,254 points, 10,482 rebounds, 1,437 assists, 1,369 steals, 2,137 blocks
Career averages: 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 2.0 blocks
Career peaks: 6.9 points, 15.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 3.2 blocks
List of individual honors: 1-time NBA champion, 4-time DPOY, 3-time All-NBA Second Team, 2-time All-NBA Third Team, 5-time All-Defensive First Team, 1-time All-Defensive Second Team, 2-time Regular Season Rebounding King, 1-time Regular Season Block King, 4-time All-Star.
Three Fat Brief Comment: The success of Big Ben can be called the most difficult miracle to reproduce in the entire alliance! As a center, Ben Wallace, who is less than 2 meters tall, has twice been elected the regular season rebounding champion. This ability to control rebounds is not other than talented, and Sanfat can't find any other words to describe it! And how many fans know that Daben debuted as a defender back then?
There is Bole in the world, and then there is Maxima! It was this Bole who promoted Big Ben to the number five position that allowed the legendary center forward to appear in front of the audience. As a 4-time Defensive Player of the Year, Big Ben's career can hardly be described as unsuccessful!
All the viewers who pay attention to this year's draft must know the news that Choi Yong-hee, a rookie from our country, was defeated. Despite signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, that can't change the fact that Choi Young-hee became an undrafted pick...
Of course, this is not a bad thing in the eyes of the three fats. As an undrafted pick, Choi can stay in the NBA for more systematic training, which in itself is worth celebrating! Compared to the chaotic situation of domestic basketball, and the dark way of talent selection. Staying in the NBA for one more day is earned!
In addition, being undrafted has helped Choi Yong-hee forget about his domestic success. All kinds of media praise and flower applause are hard to come by abroad. Starting from scratch is the right choice for Xiao Cui!
Practice the basic skills solidly, master the scientific and systematic training, and learn more advanced basketball skills and tactics. These are the most urgent needs for Choi Yong-hee! Not to mention whether Choi Yong-hee can grow into a championship player like Van Jordan and Caruso in the future, it has been successful to leave his own mark in the NBA now!
Come on!! Choi Young-hee!!
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