Can you announce that name boldly right away?

No surprises at all.

The next second, Stern announced the Golden State Warriors' choice to the world:

With the first pick of the 2005 first round, the Warriors selected Qin Yue.

On site, as the dust settled, many Chinese journalists immediately sent back their pre-prepared press releases across the ocean.

China had, at this moment, welcomed its second NBA first overall pick!

For Chinese basketball fans already enjoying a prosperous early 21st century...

News of Qin Yue being successfully selected as the first overall pick is like going to a restaurant expecting just a royal feast, but the hotel ends up serving you two tables, while saying:

Don't worry about waste; if it's not enough, we can serve you another table.

There is no more beautiful moment than this.

"The Golden State Warriors have made an incredibly wise decision; this is a historic moment. The Warriors have found their Messiah, as they wished." TNT TV Station, commented Barkley.

Meanwhile, after sequentially hugging his parents, Rachel, and Evans, with his iconic bright smile, and donning the Golden State Warriors hat...

Qin Yue then turned and proudly stepped onto the main stage.

Tall, heroic, handsome, and upright—this was the impression Qin Yue left on everyone on the evening of June 28, 2005.

In his parents' eyes, he was their pride, their glory, and the couple's greatest masterpiece.

In his friends' hearts, he was safe and reliable, a brother they'd risk their lives for.

He was the Messiah for Warriors fans and the conqueror for Chinese fans...

"Congratulations, Qin."

On the main stage, Stern warmly shook hands and hugged Qin Yue.

Unlike others, at this moment, in Stern's eyes, Qin Yue was clearly a gift from heaven to the NBA.

Especially after Qin Yue and him seamlessly posed for a commemorative photo.

Unlike those rookies who were too excited to know what to do, or those young ones eager to show off...

Overall, the first impression Qin Yue gave Stern...

Could only be described as perfect.

Stern felt he already liked this young man whose smile was even sweeter than Iverson's or Anthony's.

"Go and get interviewed."

After gently patting Qin Yue on the back, Stern pointed to the interview channel and said to him.

As Qin Yue walked towards the interview channel, he did wonder if the Warriors would trade him.

But clearly, even if you put a gun to Chris Mullin's head, Mullin would calmly tell you, "Want me to trade Qin? Then just pull the trigger."

Inside the interview channel, Qin Yue was successively interviewed by multiple media outlets.

Most of the questions were quite similar.

However, the American media was more interested in Qin Yue's feelings about being selected by the Warriors and his perspective on them.

Chinese media were more concerned if Qin Yue would join the Asian Championship this summer.

To this, Qin Yue answered one by one: "Becoming the NBA's first overall pick...without a doubt, even at this moment, it still feels unreal.

It's a wonderful feeling, and it's definitely the most exciting moment of my life so far.

As for the Golden State Warriors who selected me...honestly, I can't wait to play for them; I know they have an amazing fan base.

About whether I will join the Chinese Men's Basketball Team this summer? I can only say, wearing the national team jersey to bring glory to the country has always been my dream." (Note ①)

Throughout the entire interview process, Qin Yue left a very impressive mark on all media outlets with his flawless demeanor.

"His maturity makes him seem more like a seasoned politician," said Shelley Smith, reflecting on her first-time interview with Qin Yue.

"Indeed, many of his words during the interview were clearly well thought out.

He spoke neither too fast nor too slow, articulated clearly, and used simple words..." said Skip Jackson, standing next to Shelley Smith.

At this moment, when Skip commented on Qin Yue's "simple wording," it wasn't a criticism.

Because, in the context of America's generally challenging educational standards...

The clearer, simpler, and more logical wording can make supporters quickly understand what you mean.

As a player who graduated with a psychology degree from Wake Forest University, Skip knew Qin Yue was capable of more complex sentences...

He just intentionally made his speech...especially during interviews, less challenging for others to understand.

You could say that, like LeBron James who entered the league in 2003...

He matured like a seasoned businessman.

At this moment, Qin Yue, as Shelley Smith said, gave the impression of being like a seasoned politician.

Businessman and politician...

What a pair of "Hidden Dragon and Phoenix Chick" has Nike signed?

After the interviews, just as Qin Yue hurried to his next schedule for photos...

At the draft scene, the Atlanta Hawks used their second pick to make a choice that stunned both teams.

Around 8:05 PM...

The Hawks chose Deron Williams with the second pick of the first round in 2005.

This choice left both the Blazers and Jazz, who planned to trade their picks during the draft, dumbfounded.

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