罗伊斯·怀特回忆：昔日被视为前五热门，却意外降至第16顺位，心情倍感失落

9月27日，体育新闻传来，前NBA球星罗伊斯·怀特在《VladTV》访谈中坦诚分享了他在2012年选秀大会上的心路历程。

怀特透露：“在选秀季，众人普遍认为我具备跻身前五顺位的实力，且已准备好迎接NBA的挑战。我的手掌尺寸在NBA联合试训史上位列第三，我在大学期间的五项关键数据均位居榜首，这充分证明了我是一名技术全面的全能球员。在赛场上，我几乎无所不能。若能在NBA接受更专业的培训和指导，我的潜力将得到极大释放。此外，我的球风硬朗，具备美国中西部球员特有的坚韧不拔。德雷蒙德·格林也有着类似的特质，我们都是球场上的强硬派。”

Consequently, there were forecasts suggesting my draft position could vary widely, from the top five picks down to the mid-second round. Such a broad spectrum naturally garnered considerable attention, as it is uncommon for a player with the talent typically associated with the top five to slide all the way to the mid-second round unless a team has additional considerations to weigh.”

在回顾NCAA锦标赛中爱荷华州立大学与肯塔基大学的激烈对决时，怀特表示：“不妨回顾一下我们与肯塔基大学的较量，那一年他们六位球员被NBA球队选中，其中包括特伦斯·琼斯、迈基吉以及那位被昵称为‘浓眉’的球员。尽管他们的阵容星光熠熠，但我个人在那场比赛中显然占据了上风。”

Upon revisiting the CBS broadcast from that time, it becomes apparent that Charles Barkley declared Royce as the standout player on the field, a statement that was devoid of any contention. I am profoundly grateful for Barkley's praise from yesteryears. Consequently, the disappointment stemming from my eventual selection at the 16th spot was immense, as I was well aware that my natural abilities were on par with those who were drafted ahead of me.