NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 28 Draft
The next day, Falk rushed to the training hall in a hurry.

"Meng, you have to come with me."

Meng Jin looked puzzled: "What's the matter?"

"Big and important things."

Falk said as he dragged Meng Jin out.

"My brother is still in the training hall!"

Meng Jin pointed at Pippen who was training on the court.

Falk glanced at him and said, "Then take him with you."

Half an hour later, the three of them arrived at a custom suit shop.

Meng Jin pointed to the wall of suits and said, "Is this the big deal you're talking about?"

Falk nodded: "Of course, on the day of the NBA draft, you must wear a handsome and decent suit. That is your first appearance in the public eye as an NBA player. The first impression is very important."

"Me too?" Pippen pointed at himself.

Falk glanced at Pippen and said, "If I were your agent, I would not ignore this detail."

Pippen: "My dad had a suit that I wore to prom, and it fit me pretty well."

Falk was speechless: "Scottie, I suggest you buy a new one."

Pippen is not stingy, he is just used to being poor, so frugality is ingrained in the bones of this small town youth.

"Scottie, you need a suit, a sexy suit. I'll pay for it for you, and you can pay me back when you get your salary."

Pippen was a little touched: "Meng, thank you, now I can start choosing."

The first thing Pippen saw was a black suit.

Meng Jin looked at it and shook his head: "It's just average, nothing special."

After hearing this, Pippen silently put down the suit in his hand.

Pippen is fragile and sensitive inside, and cares more about the opinions of people around him, especially those he thinks are important.

A few minutes later, Pippen was wearing a dark red suit.

Meng Jin's eyes lit up: "This one is interesting, but I think if it's going to be popular, it should be completely popular."

Meng Jin took out a bright red suit and said, "Put it on and you will definitely be the most eye-catching person in the room."

Pippen was excited: "I think this is a great suggestion!"

Falk whispered in Meng Jin's ear: "GOD! He's like a turkey."

Meng Jin smiled and said, "Don't be so conservative, David. I think Scotty's style is pretty good. It's quite flamboyant."

So, Pippen got excited and ordered the red suit.

34 years later, Pippen shared this story about the red suit in his autobiography, Unguarded:
"June 1987, 6, is the most unforgettable day of my life. On this day, I was officially selected by an NBA team. It was also the day when I was selected by major media as one of the ten worst outfits in the history of the NBA draft. But in fact, what I want to say is that this suit was not chosen by me. Meng told me that this red is called Chinese red, which represents good luck in their country, and red is the main color of the Bulls. At that time, we all naively thought that I would be selected by the Chicago Bulls."

A month later.

6 month 22 day.

The much-anticipated 1987 draft is here!

Meng Jin and Pippen both appeared in the green room on the scene.

The green room at that time was still very simple, and the players who had the chance to be selected into the lottery area sat in two rows.

There was a blue curtain hanging behind the seats, with a white sign on it that said TBS Sports, the sponsor.

On both sides of the venue were audiences who came to watch the talent show.

The venue was crudely decorated, as the NBA was still very poor during this period.

Some of the rookies around him seemed confident, while others seemed unsure. Meng Jin was calm because he already knew his future.

Soon, David Stern began his speech.

During this period, David Stern had not offended the fans, so no one booed him at the scene.

The audience even gave him some polite applause.

After his opening remarks, David Stern quickly got to the point.

"With the first pick in the first round, the San Antonio Spurs selected David Robinson from the United States Naval Academy!"

The camera did not show the green room because David Robinson was not there at all. He was still serving in the military.

Not only did he not participate in the draft, David Robinson had already stated that he would have to complete his military service before joining the NBA, which was two years later.

Even so, the San Antonio Spurs still firmly chose him.

Because David Robinson is the next Bill Russell and a natural All-Star.

The Spurs had a miserable 1986-1987 season, which saw them post the worst record in team history - 28 wins and 52 losses.

In fact, they have been at the bottom of the league for four consecutive years and are extremely poor. The attendance at their home stadium, Haynes Exhibition Stadium, is dismal. Those who can come to the Spurs' home stadium to watch a game during this period can only be described as kind-hearted people.

The team's core player Johnny Moore is already 37 years old, and star Mike Mitchell may have taken too many drugs, as his attributes dropped from 23.4 points per game to 12.7 points in one season.

All in all, this team has no future.

And David Robinson is their future.

After selecting David Robinson, a Columbia TV reporter immediately found general manager Bob Bass for an interview.

"Are the Spurs really willing to wait two years for David Robinson?"

Faced with this pointed question, Bass answered without hesitation: "We have waited for so many years, so what's the harm in waiting for another two years?"

The No. 1987 pick in the NBA draft was decided.

Then, David Stern read out the name of the second pick.

The Phoenix Suns, holding the second pick, selected Almon Gilliam.

Almon Gilliam, nicknamed the Hammer, is the most popular one-on-one player in this era. He has good rebounding skills and is good at hook shots.

The Nets, who held the third pick, selected Dennis Hopson, a forward-guard swingman.

At this time, the Nets executives still had happy smiles on their faces.

Remember this smile.

Because just in the last second, they chose a parallel imported product.

In another parallel world, he only played in the NBA for 5 years, and his best season averaged only 15.8 points per game, which is not worthy of the third pick.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will also be in the water in this time and space, unless Meng Jin's time travel brings about an outrageous butterfly effect.
With the fourth pick, the Los Angeles Clippers selected Reggie Williams.

"In the first round, with the fifth pick, the Seattle SuperSonics selected Meng Jin from Syracuse University."

When David Stern read out the name, Pippen was still chatting with Meng Jin.

He didn't even pay attention to what David Stern read because he had already assumed that the Bulls would use the No. 8 pick to select Meng Jin.

Until I saw Meng Jin stand up
"Hey, hey, hey, Meng, where are you going? The toilet is over there, you're going the wrong way!"

Pippen didn't react until he saw Meng Jin take the hat with the Supersonics logo printed on it.

Supersonic TM got the upper hand!
Pippen was confused. What about the 8th pick that was supposed to be a good pick? What about being selected by the Bulls?
Meng Jin kept smiling throughout the whole process, with no emotion in his heart.

Because before the draft started, he got the news from Falk.

The Bulls reached a deal with the Seattle SuperSonics a few hours ago.

(End of this chapter)