The Miami Heat Big Three!

On June 23, the annual draft—the 2010 NBA Draft—was about to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York.

This year produced many players who would later become pillars of the NBA, such as John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Paul George, Gregg Monroe, Gordon Hayward, and more!

Of course, Su Yi wanted those players, but the team's first-round pick was quite far back. As for the second round of this draft, there was nothing much to steal—except Lance Stephenson from the University of Cincinnati.

But Lance Stephenson's ceiling was right there for all to see, and he was also a troublesome kid, so there was no need.

When general manager Chris Grant asked Su Yi whom they should select in this year's draft—

Su Yi gave him an answer that surprised him. "Chris, I suggest we use our first- and second-round picks to trade for players who can contribute right away."

This was the result of Su Yi's careful consideration. There really was not much worth picking in the draft, and the players he wanted were beyond his reach anyway.

To acquire the players he wanted, he would have to pay a certain price—but there was no need to do that.

That was why Su Yi had Chris Grant use the first- and second-round picks to trade for immediate help.

General manager Chris Grant was startled by Su Yi's bold proposal. He did not agree right away, instead asking Su Yi to provide a list.

Su Yi gave him three names. The first was Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz, who had still averaged 11.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game last season.

With his role declining over recent years and his contract entering its final year, the Utah Jazz wanted to save money and were