You'd better wrap me

Chapter 197 Alliance Dynamics

In the TNT studio, Barkley was surprised.

"To be honest, I'm imagining Kobe and Garnett teaming up to double-team. What a terrifying defense. No one in today's league can handle it. Even Su Yang has to choose to pass the ball, but you will tell the next second. I, Ray Allen, became a Clippers player!

Then Kobe needs to keep an eye on Ray Allen at all times. Garnett and other Lakers players can't prevent Su Yang at all. Anyway, the old Cassel certainly can't, unless they can sign another perimeter defensive player from the free market, and then Let Kobe play the point guard at the critical moment, or Kobe can directly change to the small forward position, just as he gained weight last season. "

After Barkley finished speaking, the host Ernie shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, as if to say: I only interrupted the broadcast after being notified by the director.

Kenny went on to say: "The biggest feature of the Clippers' lineup is that it is very volatile, one-two-three can switch freely, Ray Allen is the shooting guard, and the power of three-pointers and mid-range shooting has greatly increased. How do other teams defend? Su Yang became even more difficult.

The main small forward is going to defend, which will lead to the point guard facing the second-year Iguodala, and we all know that Iguodala's ball control level has greatly increased. During the season's training, guards such as Parker will become more difficult to defend, not to mention that Iguodala's three-point shooting is also getting better, which is simply ruthless.

If a shooting guard defends Su Yang, then Ray Allen is enough to misplace and bully many point guards. He is not only good at shooting, but also has a strong offense with the ball. As for the normal use of point guards to defend Su Yang, it is basically equal to Su Yang scored for nothing.

In short, the Clippers in the new season will be more terrifying than the championship season just past, and the probability of defending the title is extremely high. "

...

Los Angeles, inside the Lakers training facility.

Staring at the analysis of the TNT trio on the TV, the elder Buss fell silent, while the younger Buss, Jenny, general manager Kupchak, Magic Johnson, the Rambis couple, Joey and Jesse stood beside him. The others also fell into silence.

Mainly makes sense.

With Ray Allen joining, Kobe needs to keep an eye on Ray Allen. It is impossible for Garnett to defend Su Yang on the outside all the time. Dara and Ray Allen are enough to lock down the Lakers' point guards and strikers. After all, Vujacic and Luke Walton are not enough, which will make it difficult for Kobe and Garnett to play super gods.

After a moment of silence, Old Buss asked: "We need to sign another player from the free market who can shoot three-pointers and defend. We can arrange him and Kobe to keep an eye on Ray Allen and Su Yang, regardless of the luxury tax and space. Who is suitable?"

After the words fell, Bass Jr. and the others began to think.

"Lagabel!" General Manager Kupchak said immediately, "His offer in the free market is only 500 million US dollars. We have studied Waugh before. He is very suitable for Kobe. His defense and three-point shooting ability are very good. He can Starting shooting guard with Kobe at small forward, but our biggest problem is the depth of the bench..."

Hearing what Kupchak said, everyone nodded.

In terms of the starting lineup alone, if Lagabel is the shooting guard, plus point guard Cassel, small forward Kobe, power forward Garnett, and center Chris Mim, it is definitely a super lineup in the league, and the Clippers can match it. Comparable, even more famous.

But the Lakers' bench is a bit ugly.

What Luke Walton, what Vujacic, what Devin George, what Brian Cook, are actually not bad, because in the case of Kobe and Garnett, the salary space is so little, but it is faster The ship's Grant Hill, Kaman, and Payton are really almost meaningless. The key point is that there is Brian Grant, who occupies tens of millions of space and is worthless.

"Find a way to buy out Brian Grant for many years, free up more salary space, and strive to sign a better player in the free market. In short, do our best to improve the overall combat effectiveness of the team and avoid wasting the peak of Kobe and Garnett..."

After the old Bass finished speaking, Kupchak and others nodded and wrote it down, knowing that this free signing is to play to the end.

As for what the hell is the luxury tax?

The salary cap is 4950 million US dollars, and the Knicks' total salary next season has reached 1 million US dollars, and they are still preparing to sign.As a bigger giant, the Los Angeles Lakers can also afford a huge luxury tax like the Knicks, money, paper!

...

Cleveland, LeBron's home.

After listening to the TNT analysis, LeBron stood up with a bang.

The new agent Leon Ross, who watched the show together, and his friend Rich Paul were also slightly surprised.

"Call me Ferry, we need to be more aggressive, small deals are useless..."

LeBron only felt that he had opened up new horizons. He thought that players like Garnett and Ray Allen were the backbone of the team, and would not choose to trade unless he had to, but he never expected that the two were sent away on the same day. It is understandable to say that Garnett joined forces with Kobe, after all, a strong alliance, but Ray Allen's joining the Clippers is too exaggerated, directly dismantling the championship team!

Bobby Simmons, the most improved player, Maggette, a high-quality small forward who averaged nearly 20 points per game, and Jaric, a high-intelligence man who can swing in three positions, give up as soon as they say it, and send it away as soon as they say it. To raise the limits of the Clippers.

In comparison, the Cavaliers I belong to currently have interested free market players, such as Donny Marshall, Larry Hughes, and Damon Jones, and their salaries are quite high, but their abilities are really mediocre. Engage in superstars.

There has been news before that after the good brother Wade was swept in the Finals, the Heat have decided to make major adjustments, preparing to acquire well-known and capable players including Jason Williams and Antoine Walker to further improve their strength.

The strong teams on both sides of the east and west are trying their best to recruit troops, how can I wait for the opportunity to come, I must act.

While thinking about it, the phone was connected.

LeBron: "Ferry, have you seen the news about the Lakers and Clippers? We need to adjust our goals and seek more big-name players in the free market. I remember that both Joe Johnson and Michael Reed are players who intend to leave..."

On the other end of the phone, Ferry sighed slightly: "I have consulted their agents before, and they are willing to cooperate with you, but not in Cleveland. This city, like Denver and Salt Lake City, is difficult to attract big-name free agents. .”

Hearing Ferry's words, LeBron was stunned for a moment.

Meaning I can't recruit strong helpers in Cleveland?
Or do I do it myself?

Or then I go?
...

Los Angeles, Clippers training base.

Su Yang called Maggette while watching the news, but he didn't get through for a long time. Then he received a text message from Maggette: I am very angry now. You actually chose to send me away. It seems that I did it. It's not good enough, I hope to have a chance in the future...

Seeing the text message, Su Yang felt helpless.

If you really want to participate in less transactions of this level in the future, this is not like signing a contract in the free market, without any emotional factors.

Put down the phone, ponder for a while, then pick it up and dial Ray Allen's number to formally welcome him.After a few words of greeting, Ray Allen said that he would arrive the next day, and he was already watching the Clippers' tactical analysis video, trying to adapt as soon as possible.

That professional attitude is nothing to say.

Got up and left the office, walked to the court, and found that Milicic and Wilkins were practicing shooting, while Spoelstra was standing on the sidelines with Hornacek chatting, Su Yang immediately stepped forward to say hello, and chatted about the future of three-pointers. in use.

Su Yang said: "As the HDCK rules are further restricted, three-point shots will become easier, and all teams will further increase the number of three-point shots. The existence of ball distribution will become an important configuration for every team, the stronger the striker's strength, the greater the chance of winning the championship..."

Hornacek joked with a smile: "Our pitchers are becoming more and more important, but it's a pity that we retire too early."

Spoelstra also joked: "Our coaches have more room to play, and the types of tactics available have greatly increased."

During the chat, we talked about Milicic's position.

Su Yang beckoned Milicic over, and said directly: "I have already communicated with Coach Spoelstra, we need you to play a role like Chris Webber, start with the ball in the high position, and play your shooting, speed and coping abilities.

You can imagine such a scene, that is, after you get the ball at the top of the arc, I, Iguodala and Ray Allen, use Varejao's forehead screen or mutual screen to run continuously, and you are responsible for passing the ball to us One, we can catch the ball and shoot, or cut to the basket, and if the opponent suddenly relaxes your defense, you can also rush to the basket or shoot by yourself. "

As long as there is a steady practice, Milicic is a first-class master no matter whether he is passing on fixed points or moving.

How to describe it specifically.

It is the level where there are less than 40 games in both games, and the average playing time of 5 minutes per game can have highlights.

"Sounds like a difficult job. After all, the three of you can shoot or break through with the ball..." Milicic, 20, has a youthful heart and quickly adapted to the relaxed atmosphere, joking, "I will definitely give priority to attacking myself. .”

Spoel and Hornacek laughed out loud.

Su Yang also laughed: "In addition to the offensive end, the defensive end requires you to stand up and give full play to your advantage in blocking shots..." The average of 2.8 blocks and 9.3 rebounds per game in the World Championships is not a joke. It was still delayed by the Pistons for three years. Dare to think.

Milicic nodded seriously.

Spoel added: "You can also switch roles with Varejao to play the offensive ability in the low post." Milicic also has low-post offensive skills, and the linkage with Varejao's high-low swap can well avoid the opponent's inside for.

Considering that Milicic and Varejao have the same superb golf quotient, it can even be a poor man's version of the Spurs twin towers.

At the end of the positioning and explanation, Su Yang left the training base instead and rushed to the University of Southern California to pick up Yan Xi from get out of class. By the way, he had a look at Coach Henry and Farmer and other teammates. What about the daily training plan?

In the early morning of the next day, Olshey led the team to New York to participate in the draft. Su Yang did not go with him and stayed at the base for training.

At ten o'clock, Ray Allen officially arrived.

After a brief chat, a press conference was held for Ray Allen, and Su Yang and Sipo attended together.

Talking about whether Ray Allen will be transformed into a pure three-point shooter, Su Yang said: "How is it possible? We need him to pass the ball and break through, we need him to stop and make a mid-range shot, we also need to chase the opponent, three-pointers It's just one of his skills."

When it comes to how to distribute the ball in the new season, I originally asked Sipo, but Sipo joked that Su Yang is the head coach, and Su Yang should be allowed to answer.Su Yang said with a smile: "I have discussed with Coach Spoelstra. I will become the player with the lowest shooting priority on the team. I will give priority to Ray Allen and Iguodala to execute the offense. Even at critical moments, I will put The call will be handed over to Ray Allen, in short, the priority is to win, I have not communicated with Ray Allen on this point, but I guess you agree with this approach."

Ray Allen nodded: "Winning is always the first goal. I am here to compete for the championship, not personal data."

The ESPN reporter asked Su Yang again: "If the Lakers meet in the playoffs, what chance do you think the Clippers have?"

Su Yang shrugged: "We have Ray Allen now, Kobe can't defend us at the same time, the chance of winning is 100%."

The reporter asked: "What if the Lakers sign Lagabel? It is reported that Kobe has personally recruited."

Su Yang curled his lips slightly: "That's it, I hope the league can arrange for us to play against the Lakers in the Christmas game."

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