The player introduced to the brothers today was an incredible presence at that time.
He did a lot of crazy things. The most memorable is the 35 seconds and 13 minutes.
Some people say that in that game, he touched the heavens!
He's Tracy McGrady.
When Durant first entered the league, many people used Maddy as a draft template for Adu. It shows how good Maddie is.
Maddy became famous at a young age, and in 1997, when he was a junior in high school, Maddy was able to average 23 points and 12 rebounds per game.
McGrady led the school all the way up to second place in the nation' power rankings, and was named "High School Player of the Year" by USA Today and "North Carolina Player of the Year" by the Associated Press.
Later, in 1997, Maddy announced that he would participate in the draft.
However, maddy was not the most watched in that year's draft.
He was neither a tantrum, nor an eyester, nor a champion, and he was not selected until the ninth pick.
Who were the big gods of the players who were in front of Maddy in the draft that year, and how strong were they?
Today, let's take a look.
Eighth overall Adonal Foyer
The data is average, but this guy is down-to-earth.
What dirty work is tiring, rush to do!
Seventh overall Tim Thomas
Defense is a big problem! Good at three-point shooting.
Sixth overall Ron Mercsell
When he was not in the league, his performance was very impressive.
After entering the league, he became a "wounded Zhongyong" type figure.
Fifth overall Tony Barty
As an inside player, I don't like to fight with my opponents on the inside.
Likes to make jump shots near the free throw line.
He averaged 6.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in his career.
Fourth overall António Daniels
Defensively organized defenders, their early performance was very general. In the later stages, he slowly improved, winning the championship with the Spurs.
Tanhua Xiu Changxi-Billups
Hit the OK group to win the championship!
Strong key ball ability.
Keith Van Horn
At its peak, he averaged 21.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.26 blocks per game.
Unfortunately, it was later destroyed by injuries.
Duncan
Shi Fo is also a rookie of this year.
When he announced his participation in the draft that year, it was a sensation.
His technique is very comprehensive. Integration of attack and defense. He is also very low-key.
He has won many honors in the NBA and deserves the title of champion.
Brothers, if the 1997 draft were to come back, who do you think would change their draft picks? How many places can Maddie rank?