Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 468 155: Shocking the Alliance, A Common Enemy (5000-word chapter, begging for subscriptions and monthly votes!)_2

The Hornets snatched Brook Lopez, notable for his excellent low-post technique and potential to transition into a modern center, with the eighth overall pick in the first round. He will partner with "Bee King" Rondo in the new season.
Meanwhile, his twin brother, Robin Lopez, was selected by the Phoenix Suns.
Roy Hibbert and JaVale McGee were taken by the Pacers and the Wizards with the seventeenth and eighteenth picks in the first round, respectively.
To provide a good offensive environment for the King...
The Cavaliers' management gave up on JJ Hickson, whom they had originally favored, at the draft and instead chose Ryan Anderson, a white forward who can shoot threes.
In the latter half of the first round, the Magic, who selected Courtney Lee as expected, further strengthened their "One Star Four Shots" lineup.
Earlier, Jerry West, who brought OJ Mayo back to the Grizzlies through a trade, demonstrated his prowess by selecting Serge Ibaka from Spain with the twenty-fourth pick in the first round.
Subsequently, the Rockets used their other first-round pick to select Nicolas Batum from France.
To strengthen the point guard position, the Celtics acquired George Hill, who had been honing his skills in college for three years and had a certain level of immediate impact, through a trade.
Meanwhile, DeAndre Jordan, who sat in the green room until the second round, was picked by the Clippers.
Goran Dragic, who would require a long time to level up, was taken by the soon-to-be Nash-less Phoenix Suns in the middle of the second round.
Overall, although many rookies from 2008 did not meet expectations, it was still a high-quality draft.
Qin Yue clearly knew that because of the back-to-back draft bonanzas in 2007 and 2008, next year's draft would be known to the world as a "down year."
After all, aside from Blake Griffin...
Without the so-called hindsight, before the 2009 draft began...
Compared to the previous two drafts, the 2009 draft indeed lacked any impressive talents.
However, as early as March this year, someone who had already noticed their little nephew leading the Davidson Wildcats to several underdog victories in the NCAA had already made a decision.
As long as the opportunity arises, Qin Yue would definitely urge the Warriors to find a way to trade for a draft position that could select Stephen Curry.
In Qin Yue's eyes, although Stephen, Dale's son, needed time to grow.
With Curry's growth timeline, wasn't he the perfect successor to Steve Nash?
Moreover, just thinking about being able to stand at the top of the arc and use a leather whip to drive Curry's movement...
Qin Yue couldn't help but feel excited.
...
In July, just as the free agency market opened, a three-team trade involving the Warriors, Clippers, and Suns shook the league.
The Warriors, having failed to defend their title last season, first used Bird Rights to sign Davis to an over-the-cap extension, providing him with a five-year contract worth nearly sixty million US Dollars under the firm insistence of the altruistic Clippers.
Then, after Nash opted out of his contract and signed a four-year deal worth forty-four million US Dollars with the Suns, this three-team trade was officially completed.
The Warriors, who sent Davis to the Clippers, would receive two-time MVP Steve Nash from the Suns.
And the Clippers?
You might not believe it, but to acquire Davis, who had just emerged from the shadow of a torn cruciate ligament, the Clippers offered Corey Maggette, along with two other anonymous players to balance salaries, to the Suns.
Even though, without the Clippers, the Warriors could have still completed a sign-and-trade with the Suns through other means.
Yet in this three-team trade, Qin Yue still found it hard to comprehend the Clippers' thought process.
They traded away Maggette just to acquire Davis, whose capabilities were uncertain, and were willing to do whatever it took to offer Davis a lucrative, long-term contract.
As he bid farewell to Davis, who was about to head to Los Angeles to earn big money, Qin Yue curiously asked, "Barang, do you have some dirt on Elgin Baylor?"
"Absolutely not," Davis responded with a puzzled look. "I have never even met Elgin Baylor, but I am very grateful for how much he values me."
After a brief pause, Davis added, "Bro, make sure the words 'the only deputy of the Messiah' are included on my epitaph."
A former member of the Warriors' championship team.
Qin Yue's "only" deputy.
And so, the original Mr. Big Beard, Baron Davis, was laid to rest.
Despite the "cruel and ruthless" reality crushing his great aspirations within his chest.
But as a former member of the Golden State Gang...
Warriors fans will never forget this hero who launched countless offensives on the court for the team.
And interestingly enough...
Steve Nash, who had been completely blacklisted by Warriors fans for the "Trophy Theft Incident" and is still ridiculed by them until this day...
Became Qin Yue's optimal partner in the eyes of Warriors fans on the very day this three-team trade was finalized.
"Steve Nash made the wisest decision of his entire career, and under his assistance, the Messiah will lead us to make another championship run in the new season!"
"I've always said, Steve Nash was the point guard I believed to be most suitable for the Messiah!"
"Steve is just a bit older, but if he can exhibit around 80% of his past form, we effectively have a star point guard who will further unleash the Messiah's offensive potential!"