The most controversial rookie of this year! Bailey speaks about being the Jazz leader. Zhu Meng suggests that he should not cause trouble for the team.

The 2025 draft is held in Brooklyn. Among all 30 first-round picks, No. 5 pick Es Bailey became the most controversial rookie of this year; it is reported that Bailey not only refused to try out, but his agent warned a top five team to not choose Bailey before the draft, and he would not report even if he chose it.

According to famous reporter Jonathan Givony, sources revealed that on the eve of the NBA draft, Espee's agent told a team with the top five picks that they did not want the team to choose Bailey, and said that if the team insisted on choosing him, Bailey would not go to report.

This year, the teams with the top five picks are the Mavericks, Spurs, 76ers, Hornets and Jazz. The Mavericks No. 1 pick Flag, Spurs No. 2 pick Harper, 76ers selected Edgecomm, Hornets chose Kniper in the fourth pick, and Bailey was selected by the Jazz in the fifth pick; Bailey hugged and celebrated with his family after being selected, but when he shook hands with Xiao Hua on stage, his unhappy expression caused heated discussion, and the US media joked that he really didn't want to go to the Jazz.

It is reported that Bailey refused to try out for any team, and even let the pigeons disrupt the 76ers' plan. His team had made it clear that he did not want to go to the Hornets and Jazz. The team he liked was the Wizards, and the Wizards planned to choose him with the No. 6 pick, but in the end the Jazz intercepted Bailey.

Regarding Bailey's controversial behavior, Warriors star Mengmeng Green said on the show: I don't think this (rejecting the tryout) will cause substantial damage. He was selected in the fifth pick, but now you entered the league with a "crime" and your personality, professional attitude and even the entire team have been questioned.

Zhongmeng continued: What I want to say to him and his camp is to understand your position. You are the No. 5 pick, which is just about salary; now is the time to play, what is really important is: be the first person to arrive at the arena, don’t cause any trouble to the team, learn from veterans, I’m not saying to bow to anyone, but understand that they are all more experienced than you, enter the league with a "crime" and you have to work hard to prove yourself, the league eliminates people very quickly.

When talking about what it can bring to Jazz, Bailey said: I will bring leadership temperament, confidence and hard work. I will push everyone to be the best self. I will be a very good teammate and will do my best to inspire everyone, including coaches.

Regarding the post-jazz program, Bailey said: I think once I join, there will be a lot of work to be done. I am a hard-working person myself, and I will urge my teammates to perform at their best. I hope to join the ranks as a young man and become the leader of the team.

Speaking of his feelings about entering the NBA, Bailey said: I am very happy (college career) has come to an end and I am ready to play. It's been a great journey. I train hard, constantly challenging myself physically and mentally, and prepare for the next stage.

The Jazz are very optimistic about Bailey's talent. Jazz owner Wade tweeted and said bluntly: When you can choose a talented player like Bailey in the fifth pick, don't think too much, just start directly, the Jazz did a pretty job.

Currently, in the new season's best rookie odds, No. 1 pick Flag leads the lead, and Bailey ranked third in the No. 5 pick. What kind of performance can Bailey, known as Maddie Jr., play in the NBA? Let's wait and see.