"Yes, Tang, Kenny, you're right. That guy supposedly only participated in the Heat's tryout, and his performance was terrible. I don't know what he and his team are up to," Barkley chimed in, starting to complain.

"Do you think the Nets will choose him? There aren't any other better options at this spot, and the Chinese market in New Jersey isn't small either," Brin added.

"I think there's a good chance. Using a late first-rounder to select Tang would be a very good choice. Tang's performance in the NCAA was very impressive. Although he didn't handle the tryout issue well, I think that risk is worth taking," Miller also chimed in, agreeing.

In fact, it wasn't just the commentators who were looking forward to it. Because the draft was in New Jersey, there were many Chinese fans among the attendees, and they also hoped that their home team could select Tang Tian.

After Yi Jianlian, no Chinese player had landed on the NBA stage for several years, not to mention that Yi Jianlian was having a very unsatisfactory time. They urgently needed a new spiritual sustenance.

As they were talking, Stern came out from behind the stage again.

"With the 25th pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft, the New Jersey Nets select… Marshon Brooks, a 1.96-meter shooting guard from Providence College."

Stern announced the Nets' choice, and there was a commotion at the scene.

Why choose Brooks! Choose Tang Tian!

Smith shook his head. Because of his position, he didn't speak, but if he remembered correctly, Tang Tian had beaten Brooks every time in the NCAA.

The four commentators continued chatting. Because there wasn't much interesting going on, the focus of their discussion became predicting what pick Tang Tian would be selected with.

The 26th pick belonged to the Nuggets, and the Nuggets used this pick to select Jordan Hamilton.

"Guys! Guys! What is this?" This time, Smith couldn't help but complain.

Although the Heat released news that Tang Tian's tryout performance was poor, there was more than one person in the tryout. Tang Tian's performance in the two tryouts was still spread through other players who participated in the tryout.

Hamilton was the player who was completely defeated by Tang Tian in the tryout, and now he was selected, but Tang Tian had not been selected yet.

Barkley laughed and patted Smith on the shoulder, signaling his old partner to calm down.

The commentators' voices weren't loud at the scene, but Tang Tian was sitting close to the commentary table, so he could still hear a rough idea.

He didn't expect that several commentators would actually discuss him, and so enthusiastically.

It seemed that Barkley and Smith's expression of interest in him was quite strong.

However, completely contrary to the attitude of the commentators, he didn't want to be selected at this spot at all.

Now there were only a few picks left in the first round, and he didn't want someone to suddenly pop up and mess up his plan.

The 27th pick belonged to the Boston Celtics.

"I think Boston is likely to choose Tang at this spot," Barkley suddenly said at this time.

"No, Boston lacks inside players right now, they won't want Tang," Smith shook his head.

"Have you forgotten Ray Allen?" Barkley said with a smile.

When they finished playing Duke, Ray Allen came off the court and personally said that he would help Tang Tian, and he specifically left his contact information. He and Smith were standing next to him at the time.

"Oh, I remember." Smith said, slapping his head, realizing it.

The two looked at each other and smiled, then looked at Stern, who had just walked out. This time they should be able to guess correctly.

"With the 27th pick in the first round of 2011, the Boston Celtics select JaJuan Johnson, a 2.06-meter power forward from Purdue University."

"Come on!" When Stern announced the Celtics' choice, Smith and Barkley said in unison, with exaggerated expressions that were completely disturbed.

Now there were only 3 picks left in the first round, and Tang Tian might really fall out of the first round.

Stern walked out from behind the stage for the 28th time.

Just then, Fagan's phone vibrated. He picked it up. He followed Woj's Twitter and could receive first-hand transaction information. This transaction information might even come faster than Stern's announcement.

When he saw the information, a look of astonishment flashed across his face. Obviously, something had developed beyond his expectations.

"What's wrong?" Tang Tian turned his head and asked curiously.

Now everything was proceeding according to plan. When the first round of the draft ended, it would be his turn in the second round.

"A trade has occurred. The Miami Heat now possess the 28th overall pick," Stern didn't have an envelope with the results, but instead announced the trade again.

"Not bad, Riley really got a first-round pick!" Tang Tian said, looking back.

The Heat only had one draft pick this year. He thought Riley's previous promise to Cole was just an empty check, but he didn't expect him to actually trade for one. This was to fulfill the previous two promises and select him and Cole at the same time.

Cole was grateful during the tryout, and Tang Tian had a good impression of him. It was good to have a companion to go to the Heat with.

But the next second, he was stunned.

Because on the scrolling screen behind Stern, the Heat's trade chips were this year's 31st pick and a second-round pick!

The Heat's 31st pick had become the Timberwolves'!

"What happened?" Tang Tian turned to look at Fagan after he reacted.

After giving the draft promise that day, Fagan was the one who followed up with the Heat. He didn't expect things to change in the end.

"I don't know the situation, don't worry, I'll go find out." Fagan's face didn't look good either. Obviously, he didn't know what happened either.

Tang Tian nodded. Although things were a bit unexpected, now was not the time to complain.

At this time, he looked back at the stage. Stern had already walked out again.

"Okay, let's see what the Heat will choose!" Smith said, looking at the stage at this time.

To be honest, Tang Tian didn't know what was going on, or whether the Heat had abandoned their draft promise to him. After all, promises were just verbal and had no contractual effect; or whether Riley was playing the shrewd calculator, preparing to use the 28th pick to select him?

That was really possible. With Riley's stingy personality, he wouldn't spend money if he could save it.

As for worrying that Tang Tian would throw a tantrum?

Sorry, you're just a late first-round rookie, figure out how to handle your temper yourself.

"With the 28th pick in the first round of 2011, the Miami Heat select…" Stern said, picking up the envelope containing the Heat's draft results.