The 2026 NBA Draft

2026年 NBA 選秀


Introduction

The 2026 NBA Draft is next Thursday. It is at the Barclays Center. Basketball teams want to find new, great players.

2026年 NBA 選秀將於下週四舉行。地點在巴克萊中心。籃球隊都希望找到優秀的新球員。

Main Body

Many people talk about Bennett Stirtz. He is a player from the University of Iowa. He is very good. One expert says the Detroit Pistons want him. The Pistons need a player who can shoot the ball well.

許多人都在討論 Bennett Stirtz。他是來自愛荷華大學的球員,表現非常出色。有專家表示底特律活塞隊很想要他。活塞隊需要一名投籃能力強的球員。

Mark Dunleavy is a leader for the Golden State Warriors. He says there are many good players this year. He thinks the 11th pick is a great chance to get a strong player.

Mark Dunleavy 是金州勇士隊的領隊。他表示今年有許多優秀的球員。他認為第 11 順位是一個獲取強大球員的絕佳機會。

Conclusion

The draft starts next Thursday at 7 p.m. CT. New players will start their professional jobs.

選秀將於下週四中部時間晚上 7 點開始。新球員將開始他們的職業生涯。

Vocabulary Learning

The "Who" and the "What"

Look at how we describe people in this text:

  • He is a player \rightarrow (Identity)
  • He is very good \rightarrow (Quality)

The A2 Secret: Using "WHO" to connect ideas

Instead of two short sentences, we can use who to make a longer, smoother sentence.

  • Simple: The Pistons need a player. He can shoot the ball well.
  • A2 Level: The Pistons need a player who can shoot the ball well.

Quick Guide: Person + who + action/description

Example: I want a teacher who speaks Spanish.

Vocabulary Learning

draft (n.)
A process where sports teams choose new players
Example:The NBA draft happens every year to find new talent.
expert (n.)
A person who knows a lot about a subject
Example:The basketball expert knows which players are the best.
leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group
Example:The team leader helps the players work together.
chance (n.)
A possibility or opportunity to do something
Example:This is a great chance to win the game.
professional (adj.)
Doing something as a job to earn money
Example:He is a professional basketball player.
Practice A2 words in a crossword