“Do you really want to choose him?”

Although they had communicated before, before making the final decision, Demps couldn't help but ask again.

Because the person Tang Tian suggested, after they understood, didn't reach the strength of the first round.

Tang Tian nodded very firmly, this was a choice that didn't require any consideration for him.

He even asked Demps to trade for a first-round pick, all because of him.

Demps turned his gaze to Benson.

Benson nodded without much hesitation.

He was the kind of owner who cared a lot about the team, so he knew about the communication between Tang Tian and Demps, and he trusted Tang Tian very much now.

With Benson nodding, Demps didn't hesitate any longer and handed the envelope with the result to the staff.

Adam Silver walked out from behind the stage for the 27th time.

He wiped his forehead, walking in and out of this draft was really tiring.

Seeing that it was the Pelicans, he thought of Tang Tian, and then he thought of what Stern had told him some time ago.

He showed a smile, and then opened the envelope.

The Pelicans fans who came to the scene were full of expectations.

Demps' operations in the past season had been very impressive, so even if it was a pick at the end of the first round, it made them full of expectations.

The Pelicans' style of play last season was actually very characteristic: Tang Tian and Davis, plus a bunch of outside 3&D shooters.

Aminu's development of three-pointers failed last season, so outside 3&D players were definitely their first choice.

However, there weren't many 3&D players that could be selected at this spot.

C.J. Wilcox, a shooting guard who made more than 250 three-pointers in his freshman season, and had a good defensive build.

Joe Harris, a player who was stronger at 3 but weaker at D. As a junior, he made 263 three-pointers in a single season, and his 40.7% three-point shooting percentage ranked second in University of Virginia history.

K.J. McDaniels, a player with D but temporarily without 3, performed very well on the defensive end, and also had a certain possibility of developing three-point ability.

Basically, it was these three.

Amidst the expectations of the Pelicans fans at the scene, Adam Silver announced the Pelicans' choice.

“With the 27th pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans select… Nikola Jokic, a 2.08-meter center from Serbia.”

When Adam Silver announced the Pelicans' choice, the fans below the stage were dumbfounded.

Who is this Jokic? And what the hell is Serbia?

And instead of choosing a 3&D forward guard, they chose a 2.08-meter short center!

The Pelicans' choice was really incomprehensible!

Even Walker, who was talking with Napier, raised his head in surprise and turned his head.

He knew that Tang Tian had gone to the Pelicans' draft office, and Tang Tian must have participated in this choice.

But how did they choose someone who had never appeared on any prediction list?

After watching Adam Silver's announcement, Demps couldn't help but purse his lips.

He trusted Tang Tian's vision, but this choice was indeed not his original intention, he was more inclined to choose Wilcox.

Moreover, this Jokic still has a contract with an overseas team, so he may not come this season.

Demps was a little tangled, but Tang Tian was rarely a little excited.

After Adam Silver announced, it was equivalent to a done deal.

Jokic, finally coming to the Pelicans!

Although it's just rookie Jokic, this will greatly increase the Pelicans' bench strength next season.

Of course, the most important thing is that the Pelicans' future is more promising!

Although Whiteside's stay is still uncertain, Jokic + Davis + him + Holiday, this lineup, even against the rising Warriors, is completely fearless!

As for the buyout, he will find a way for Demps to do it, if it really doesn't work, he will pay for it!

Just like investing in Ferrari at the beginning, these are all deals that can help him earn more krypton gold and make a steady profit!

Demps saw Tang Tian's excitement and couldn't understand it.

But Tang Tian's previous suggestions had always been successful, and he hoped that this time would also be successful.

The Pelicans completed their choice, and the first round of the draft was coming to an end.

But Demps wasn't idle, he continued to communicate with other teams.

In addition to suggesting Jokic this year, Tang Tian also had a target in the second round.

Spencer Dinwiddie, this was Tang Tian's first target.

Dinwiddie's strength was actually enough for the first round, but no one dared to choose him because of the hidden danger of a knee injury.

But Tang Tian, as a time-traveler, knew his strength. He was the kind of potential point guard who could become a sixth man. If the Pelicans could get him in the second round, they would definitely make a profit.

Of course, if there is a first target, there is a second target. If the trade cannot be reached, then Tyler Johnson, an undrafted player, is his second target.

Johnson is a combo guard with good three-pointers, and the Pelicans' acquisition of him is also a reinforcement for the backcourt.

The second round of the draft had already begun, and the person appearing on the stage had changed from Adam Silver to Tatum.

With the 31st pick, the Milwaukee Bucks selected Damien Inglis, officially kicking off the second round of the draft.

There was still no progress on Demps' side.

It wasn't until the 36th pick that Tang Tian knew that the trade was basically impossible.

Just when he was preparing to settle for the second best and turn his target to Johnson, Demps suddenly looked at him.

“The Pistons want one more future second-round pick.”

The plan Demps gave before was Darius Miller plus this year's 53rd pick.

Miller was the 46th pick in 2012, and this value was basically equivalent, but it was obviously a loss if they had to give up another second-rounder.

“Give it to them.”

Tang Tian said without hesitation.

The Pelicans will soon rise, and future second-round picks are worthless.

Benson nodded.

Demps picked up the phone again, and after some communication.

“Got it done.”

Because each team only has 2 minutes to consider in the second round, the 37th pick had already been selected at this time.

This was a standard buzzer-beater trade.

But a buzzer-beater was better than a failed game-winner, and they had a lot to gain in this draft.

Even with this, he could still try to get Tyler Johnson in the undrafted market, which would be a perfect ending.

“With the 38th pick in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans select Spencer Dinwiddie, a 1.98-meter point guard from the University of Colorado.”

After hearing the trade and selection in succession, the Pelicans fans at the scene became a little more excited at this time.

Dinwiddie had a hidden knee injury in college, but in the 17 games he played, his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 41.3%, and he also had an average of 1.5 steals per game.

If his injury doesn't affect his performance in the NBA, this is definitely a worthwhile 3&D player.

Even strictly speaking, this is still a 3&D player who can organize, which is a perfect match with the current Pelicans.

Although the short center Jokic they chose was a bit inexplicable, Demps' operation in the second round was very eye-catching.