On June 28, the day after the draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tim Hardaway Jr. quickly climbed onto the United States trending list.
Major sports outlets rushed to report on them, while fans enthusiastically discussed them.
After all, they had been selected by the defending champion Boston Celtics!
Every rookie selected by the Boston Celtics eventually became a pillar of the league.
With the draft over, all 30 teams in the league eagerly awaited the opening of the trade market.
Time slowly passed, and July 1 finally arrived—the day the NBA trade market officially opened.
All 30 teams in the league began busy trade activity, and even the Boston Celtics were no exception.
However, the Boston Celtics' moves appeared somewhat low-key.
They first completed a sign-and-trade, sending Avery Bradley to the Detroit Pistons, who signed him to a four-year, $36 million contract.
This move reflected the consistent style of Celtics players—always leaving their former team with some valuable assets.
In addition, the Boston Celtics signed two highly anticipated rookies: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tim Hardaway Jr.
Once the signing was completed, Giannis Antetokounmpo excitedly embraced his family.
However, compared to his previous life, Giannis Antetokounmpo's rookie contract paid a little more: four years and $11.02 million, expiring in the summer of 2017, with a team option for the 2015-16 season.
At the same time, he could reunite with his family in Boston, and now had a place of his own to live in as well as a small car.
To him and his family, it all felt like a dream.
Giannis Antetokounmpo immediately gripped Danny Ainge's hand tightly and said, "I'll definitely play well. I won't let you down!"
Danny Ainge nodded approvingly and said, "Kid, play well. Don't let Goodwin's expectations of you go to waste."
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