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When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, Simmons wanted to cry.

He now regrets that he didn't listen to Jiba's advice just now. If he had kept a low profile in this game, it wouldn't have been so miserable.

Before being targeted by Li Xun, he had already scored 12 points, shooting 8 of 6 from the field, and his performance tonight was extremely eye-catching.

Playing at this pace, against Li Xun's team, he even has a chance to score 30 points tonight.

If he gets a 30-point triple-double, then Simmons is likely to be in the headlines tomorrow.

But after being targeted by Li Xun, his nightmare came.

Just like what Li Xun said, he didn't score a single point in the following time.

12 shots, none of which were scored, and the hit rate was zero.

"Son, although you entered the league in 16, you started playing in 17."

"I think you may not have any personal experience of Li Xun's reign of terror."

"After suffering this loss, you must firmly remember that even if you offend Xiao Hua in this alliance, you must never offend Li Xun."

"Regret is definitely not something you can bear."

Jiba began to make sarcastic remarks to Simmons.

At the same time, this is also an opportunity for him to establish his status as the leader of the team.

Now Simmons is in the limelight, and Embiid is regarded as the strongest center in the league today, and he is fully qualified to be compared with Jokic.

This also gave Jiba a sense of crisis, feeling that his team status would be lost.

Just taking advantage of this opportunity, he wanted to teach the young man a good lesson.

When Jiba was talking, Embiid was full of displeasure, glared at Simmons coldly, then greeted Li Xun, and exited directly.

Embiid was very upset.

He is an ambitious player.

Even if the league is now ruled by Li Xun, he still wants to fight for the championship as much as possible.

But tonight's game directly poured cold water on him.

Simmons, who I was very optimistic about before, has been proved by the fact that as long as Li Xun wants to defend him, at least he has zero effect on the offensive end.

Even a side effect, because he took so many shots without scoring a point.

This makes Embiid have little hope for this year's playoffs.

If you want to win the championship, you must pass the Pacers in this year's playoffs.

And if they really face the Pacers in the playoffs, how will this game be played?
First of all, Simmons was completely abolished, and it was impossible for Li Xun to let him score comfortably.

On the other hand, Li Xun can score comfortably. Simmons' defense is really good, but it depends on who he defends.

When he defended Li Xun, it was definitely a meat bun beating a dog, and he never returned.

Then, although the Pacers said that apart from Li Xun, they don't have the top insiders in the league.

But Howard and Turner joined forces, and they are not vegetarian, enough for Embiid to drink a pot.

For Jiba, Doncic will take care of it.

Jiba himself is not a player like Durant who can change the direction of the game with one blow.

Looking at it this way, it seems that the 76ers have no chance of winning against the Pacers.

This is because Embiid did not consider the gap in the lineup background of the two sides.

The Pacers' current rookies and substitutes in the team are all strong, and they are simply not comparable to the 76ers.

Thinking of this, Embiid was very annoyed.

I feel like I'm in the wrong place. I should have gone to the Raptors. The situation must be completely different now.

Right now, Embiid has almost entered his peak period. In terms of versatility, he is definitely not as good as Jokic, but in terms of dominance at the basket, he should be regarded as the second only to Li Xun in the current league.

Of course, this kind of dominance at the basket is also divided into who to match up with.

When facing old Howard or Turner alone, Embiid's efficiency is quite high.

But when it comes to facing Jokic, Embiid's efficiency in the first two years of his career is extremely low.

Averaged only 37% hit rate.

Even if a guard hits such a shooting percentage, it can be said to be a pit, let alone a big center like Embiid.

So it's no wonder that Jokic's historical evaluation is so high, this little fat man really has something.

"Boss, don't be as knowledgeable as a child."

"After all, our draft pick was not high at the time, so we are not as arrogant as him."

"I think after this game, this guy will definitely not be so high-profile in the future."

After the game, Jiba took Simmons to Li Xun's side, which was to find a step for Simmons.

Li Xun waved his hand, and didn't bother to know Simmons as well.

Don't look at Simmons's glory now, but he will fall badly in the future.

A guard without a basket is destined not to reach the top.

Glancing at Rondo beside him, Li Xun suddenly realized, isn't this Simmons just a big version of Rondo?

No, it seems that this guy is not as good as Rondo.

At least Rondo's professional attitude is extremely correct.

In addition, physical health is far stronger than Simmons.

A player, no matter how strong his physical fitness is and how strong he is, once he is often injured and unable to play, the value of this player will be greatly reduced.

"Jimmy, I think you should take care of your players."

"How can you say that you are also one of the front row of this alliance, you can't even control your little brothers?"

"If this is on my team, I can just let him sit on the bench for the rest of his life."

Li Xun said to Jiba angrily.

These words seemed to be sarcasm Jiba, but Jiba felt a sense of comfort in his heart.

"My fault, boss, my fault."

"I didn't manage my players well, it was my fault."

"Don't worry, I will take care of it in the future."

Jiba grinned.

Just after finishing the game against the 76ers, Li Xun received another call from Bird.

This time is different from the last time the Thunder traded Anthony to the Pacers.

"Huh? Really happened?"

After listening to Bird's words, Li Xun exclaimed.

During this offseason this year, quite a few changes have actually taken place.

Like Durant and James are both free agents, Durant left from the Raptors, and the Raptors immediately signed Leonard.

The Cavaliers are now falling apart and completely entering reconstruction.

Irving went to Green Kai, and James joined the Lakers.

Now what Bird told Li Xun was about Davis with thick eyebrows.

Under normal circumstances, thick eyebrows submitted a trade application with the team at the end of January 19, that is, before the All-Star Weekend.

It is said to be an application, but it is actually considered forced.

But the Pelicans didn't give up at the time and kept dragging this matter.

It wasn't until the end of the season that they couldn't drag on any longer, and they made a deal with the Lakers.

Because the Pelicans really made him unable to see the hope of winning the championship.

Now this time point is slightly earlier.

More than a month early.

"Li, you already knew that kid would make a trade application?"

Bird was very curious when he heard Li Xun's exclamation.

"Of course, if it were you, you wouldn't want to waste your youth on that kind of team."

"Good news, let's negotiate with the Pelicans and see what chips they are willing to ask for."

Li Xun was a little moved.

Now the Pacers have no big problem inside. With Li Xun in charge, there will definitely not be a big problem.

But this also made Li Xun's position locked inside.

If the thick eyebrows come, the situation will be much better. Li Xun can change positions more flexibly on the court.

If many fans are hesitant between Jokic and Embiid as the number one center in the league today, then no one will hesitate as the number one power forward in the league today, and it is undoubtedly Davis with thick eyebrows.

Of course, this ranking has to exclude Li Xun.

Because it is really difficult to define Li Xun's position.

Li Xun remembers the bargaining chips given by the Lakers at that time, which was also quite amazing. Brother Qiu, Ingram, Josh Hart plus three first-round picks.

This is undoubtedly a super high price.

At this juncture, if the Pacers want to get thick eyebrows from the Pelicans, the price will only be higher, not lower.

"Okay, then I'll go and negotiate with them."

"I have a hunch that the price they want must be beyond our reach."

Bird is also very excited, but he also knows that this deal is not as easy as imagined.

After waiting for about three days, Li Xun received another call from Bird.

"Li, I have negotiated with their management."

"The offer I made was Turner, Simmons, Stephenson, and our two future first-round picks."

"It turned out they didn't agree at all."

Byrd said with a wry smile.

Li Xun was speechless, it was strange that the other party could agree to this offer.

This Simmons is not the 76ers' No. [-] pick Simmons, but the Pacers' rookie Anfernee Simmons this year.

Right now, the Pacers have been focusing on cultivating Doncic and Brother Sun, and Anferni has never shown his face at all.

As for Turner and his younger brother.

Since the core of the team is going to be sold, the Pelicans must be rebuilt.

What would Turner and his younger brother do for reconstruction?

Now the younger brother is not too young, and he is almost thirty.

For the other two future first-round picks, fools know that the Pacers are also the top two record in the league this year. How valuable can these first-round picks be?
Just like this, it is impossible for the Pelicans to agree unless their brains are flooded.

"Old man, do you see that the chips you gave are reasonable?"

"If it were you, would you agree to this deal?"

"Be generous, junior brother doesn't need to sell it, we keep it for our own use."

"You can consider adding Brother Sun into the bargaining chips. Doncic's words are not within the scope of consideration."

"Also, it's better to make it public and let Davis know that we have proposed a deal. I think this guy may be able to help."

Li Xun said slowly.

Sure enough, Li Xun really hit the spot.

When Nongmei learned that the Pacers had submitted a trade application, he was very excited.

He never dreamed that he would one day become Li Xun's teammate.

Leaving aside the fact that Li Xun has a kindness towards him, if it wasn't for Li Xun's help back then, how could he have won the All-Star MVP.

Just say why he left the team.

The reason for leaving the Pelicans is naturally that the Pelicans made him unable to see the hope of winning the championship.

Join Li Xun's team now, so worry about not being able to win the championship?

After learning the news, he had a showdown with the management that night.

This deal has to be agreed to if it is agreed to, and it must be agreed to if it is not agreed to. Anyway, I am determined to go to the Pacers.

Don't think about selling yourself to other teams, you will definitely not cooperate when the time comes.

The Pelicans management did not make things difficult for Nongmei, and agreed to Nongmei's request that night.

On the one hand, the bargaining chip that the Pacers gave later was already good, at least much stronger than Bird's first bargaining chip.

Turner, Brother Sun, Simmons plus Duncan Robinson, the Pelicans simply didn't want the Pacers' draft picks, only these four players.

The most valuable among them is of course Brother Sun.

Right now, Brother Sun has proven himself with his strength, and he is the future star in the No. [-] position.

The key is that he is still the No. [-] position with the highest value at the moment, and he can just be used as the cornerstone of the team by the Pelicans.

In addition to Brother Sun, the value of the two rookies Simmons and Duncan Robinson must also be good.

After all, it was Li Xun's newcomer, no matter how bad it could be, now that the juniors have already played, Li Xun has proved his vision for the draft, and he will never miss it.

In Turner's words, it's not useless for the Pelicans to take it over.

After all, he is a fairly versatile young insider, something is better than nothing.

In addition to the bargaining chips given by the Pacers, the Pelicans also wanted to make Li Xun feel good about them.

Feng Shui turns, maybe the Pacers then transferred to their Pelicans?

Who can say this kind of thing well?
Wait until noon the next day for the official announcement made by the Pelicans and Pacers.

The entire league was shaken.

After knowing the news that the thick eyebrows are leaving the team, many teams have submitted trade applications, such as the Lakers.

But they haven't started talking much yet, and the Pacers and Pelicans have already reached a deal.

Originally, the strength of the Pacers was strong enough, but now there is another first power forward with thick eyebrows, which is definitely even more powerful.

Li Xun didn't expect things to go so smoothly, he thought it would take more effort.

Li Xun was also very distressed when Brother Sun left.

In his mind, among the newcomers of the Pacers, Brother Sun is second only to Doncic.

However, the temptation of thick eyebrows is greater.

With the addition of thick eyebrows, this Pacers has once again become a team with no shortcomings in all aspects.

In the previous month or so, Li Xun experimented with the death squad, but he found that it was not as easy to use as he imagined.

Winning is indeed possible to win, and it is easy to win.

But it is not stable to win.

After experimenting with the Death Five, Li Xun felt that this kind of internal and external lineup was more suitable for him.

But there are gains and losses.

This wave sent away three newcomers, and also caused the Pacers' roster to be much empty.

In the next season, the veterans may need to work harder.

Where can I wait for the thick eyebrows? The deal was officially announced at noon, and he had already arrived at the Pacers' training facility in the evening.

Now he can't wait to put on the Pacers jersey and become Li Xun's teammate.

"Li, it's really like a dream."

"A few days ago, I didn't even dare to think about it."

"Even if it's a dream, it's definitely a sweet dream. I feel like my first championship is coming."

Thick eyebrows danced excitedly in front of Li Xun.