God of NBA point guards

Chapter 359 The Big Three

After browsing the list, Zhou Quan nodded and said, "Bob, what about the other teams? Has the Bulls found a better center?"

Whithit said: "After Jordan stayed in the Bulls, Phil Jackson got Kevin Willis from the Heat."

Then he introduced the situation of Kevin Willis, saying: "He can play both positions of center and power forward, 213 cm, 33 years old, the 84th pick in the first round of 11.

He was an All-Star substitute in 92 and was selected to the best third team of the year. He was traded from the Hawks to the Heat last season, averaging 35.7 minutes, 17.2 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. "

"It has offense and rebounds, not bad!"

Zhou Quan was startled and asked, "The Heat just got it, and they were taken away by Phil Jackson in only half a season. What chips did the Bulls pay?"

Whithit said with a smile: "Kevin Wells was traded by the Eagles because of an injury. The Heat saw that Wells' recovery from the injury was not ideal, so they chose to trade. This is what I got. News. The Bulls' bargaining chip is last season's main center Wilperdo, and there is also a first-round pick."

Zhou Quan thought about the Bulls' lineup, Kevin Willis + Tony Kukoku, this lineup is already very good.

The offensive ability is very strong, stronger than the supersonic speed.There are also rebounds, not much worse than the Sonics.And it can also be opened, there are mid-range shots and three-pointers, which is not easy to defend.

In the 94 Finals, the Sonics had never played against the Bulls, but center Sam Perkins was not good enough. He had no low-post offense and rebounds, and his offensive efficiency was lower than that of Kendall Gill.

Then last season, Gilliam and Matt Geiger were traded. Although they are not star centers, they are much better than Wilperdo, Luke Langley and others, so they won the Bulls in the finals this year.

So now that the Bulls have also strengthened the center position, can the Sonics compete with the Bulls in the low post in the new season?

At this time Whithit said: "The strength of Almon Gilliam and Matt Geiger is still good. As long as they are given a chance, the data will be better. At present, I can't find a more practical center than them. The trade is not good." arrive.

And the free market can't be signed, we have no room, and those free agents are not suitable for the Bird clause. "

Zhou Quan nodded. The two center forwards in the team are indeed not bad. They are practical centers and they are not very famous.

George Karl said: "Gilliam is too short, and the effect against Willis may not be very good. I plan to try to let Matt Geiger play the main center when I play the Bulls. He rebounds well and defends well. Okay, the offense is mainly at the basket and in the low post, and the style is very tough."

"By the way, the Bulls renewed Jordan's contract. With such a big contract, do they have space?" Zhou Quan asked suddenly.

Whithit said: "His last contract was less than 400 million, and according to the terms of Big Bird, it only took up more than 500 million in salary space. In addition to the long-term contract signed by Pippen, the contract is even smaller, so their room no problem.

But as long as Pippen's contract expires, the Bulls will disband and rebuild no matter what, and will seek a deal even before Pippen's contract expires. "

George Karl said at this time: "The Hornets are over, we traded Kendall Gill with Jose Hawkins, and Alonzo Mourning also ran to the Heat."

Zhou Quan was taken aback, he really hadn't paid attention to this.

Gary Payton is in the Heat. This guy has grown up. Now that Mourning is on the inside, the Heat's competitiveness in the East should be very strong.

Whithit also said: "The Heat shouldn't be bad this season, with Mourning on the inside and Gary Payton on the outside.
, especially the defense will be very strong.In addition, the Bulls let go of the main point guard BJ, and they should help Ron Harper. "

George Karl said worriedly: "Ron Harper's injury was not healed last season, and he played as a substitute. I heard that his injury is healed now. His offense and defense are both top-notch, but he doesn't know how far he has recovered. If he If we return to our previous level, then we will be in some trouble."

Whithit shook his head and said, "How could he fully recover from such a serious injury? Last season he was no longer good enough, at least [-]% of his strength was abolished, so don't worry too much about him. BJ's contract expired, and the Bulls couldn't give him a big deal." The contract, he left by himself."

"Where's the Suns? Didn't they say they want to trade Barkley?" Zhou Quan suddenly thought of that fat man.

Whithit laughed: "The Suns have been looking for a deal, but it's just not successful. Barkley definitely wants to go to a championship-level team. The Suns treat him well and respect his personal wishes. trade."

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "Barkley's injury problem is also relatively serious. Although he can still play 20+10 data, his shooting percentage has dropped below 49%, which is even lower in the playoffs."

George Karl said: "His highest season was the 89/90 season, with a shooting percentage of 60%. The efficiency has indeed declined a lot, and he has entered a downward path."

"After all, he is almost 33 years old, and his efficiency has begun to decline since he was 30 years old." Bob Whithit said.

While several people were chatting about Barkley, far away at the Suns headquarters in Phoenix, a deal was in progress.

"Boss, they gave four chips, Robert Horry, Sam Cassell, Chucky Brown, Mark Bryant."

The assistant came in and handed a quotation to Colangelo. Colangelo took it over and looked at it, feeling pretty good.

There is not an All-Star here, but they are all players in their prime, especially Robert Horry and Sam Cassell, these are the two main players, and the other two are also important rotations. Chucky Brown was still the Mosaic team last season It's not a loss for the main small forward in China to replace these four with the nearly 33-year-old Barkley.

"Let them add another second-round pick." He said to his assistant after a final consideration.

"Okay, boss."

The assistant went out immediately.

At this time, Zhou Quan called his teammates over and prepared to communicate with them.

As the defending team, the stability of the lineup is the most important thing, coupled with proper reinforcement, it can maintain a strong competitiveness.

Fortunately, none of the Sonics' contracts have expired, so the lineup is very stable.

But as the defending team, there is a problem that needs to be paid attention to, that is, whether the team is still full of pursuit of the championship after winning the championship.

Zhou Quan now needs to get to know his teammates through communication. If anyone is slack, he will definitely ask the management to make a deal.

"So, guys, what are your thoughts on the new season?" he asked.

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and they all understood what Zhou Quan meant.

Rodman jumped out first and shouted: "Iron Fist, your thoughts are mine. If you want to defend the title, then we will go to defend the title."

The newcomer Jose Hawkins said excitedly: "Boss, that's it. I'm here for the championship."

Schramf nodded and said, "I still want to win another championship with the boss."

Gilliam said: "This year is my contract year, and I also want to fight for a season."

"This is also my contract year," Rodman yelled.

"Me too," Schramf added.

Zhou Quan nodded in satisfaction. The main force is fine, so there is no major problem with morale.

However, after this season, the Supersonics lineup should change next year. The contracts of Rodman, Schrempf, and Gilliam have all arrived. Do your best to keep one of Schramf and Gilliam.

Half an hour later, the NBA officially announced a deal with the Suns and Mosaic.

The Suns paid Charles Barkley and reached a one-for-four deal with Mosaic. Mosaic also got a second-round pick in 96.

This transaction caused a sensation in the entire league, as well as the Sonics and Zhou Quan.

After Zhou Quan heard the news, he stopped training and rushed to the headquarters to discuss the lineup with Whithit and George Karl.

"Mosaic is exchanging the future for the present." Whithit commented cautiously.

"But the big three lineup of Olajuwon + Barkley + Drexler is indeed extremely powerful." George Karl said very worriedly.

He looked at Whithit and asked seriously: "Bob, if we face Mosaic, the inside line will be destroyed. We need a stronger center forward."

Whithit did not answer, but looked at Zhou Quan and said: "Mr. Ballmer has said that in order to defend his title, he does not restrict investment.

Iron Fist, the problem now is not that we have no money, or that we are unwilling to trade, but that we can't find the people we want.

A center that can compete with Big Dream needs at least the strength of an All-Star starting center. The next level, Gilliam and Matt Geiger have that kind of strength. I can't find an All-Star starting center.

We're the defending champions, we're the league's enemy from a competitive standpoint, and no team is willing to trade their All-Star center to us. "

While thinking about it, Zhou Quan said: "Let's not talk about injuries. Mosaic has changed four to one. Their lineup has definitely dropped a lot. Positions [-], [-] and [-] are their weaknesses, and the substitute lineup is also their weakness. Dameng them It is impossible for the three giants to dominate the world."

George Karl and Whithit also nodded, waiting for Zhou Quan's next words.

He continued: "Now that Mosaic has completed such a big transaction, it is almost impossible to make another transaction, they have no bargaining chips.

Unless, they use the future draft picks to trade, but that will almost consume all the potential of the team.

And if this aging Big Three lineup is not famous, Mosaic may not be able to turn around within ten years. "

Whithit nodded and said: "This lineup looks super strong, but it is really too old. The three of them add up to a hundred years old. It should be impossible for the Mosaic management to trade with draft picks. That is Absolutely overdraft the future of the team."

Zhou Quan continued: "If they hadn't strengthened the No. [-] and No. [-] positions, Schramf and I would have been able to blow them up. Facing the big three lineup, we also have an advantage, so we don't have to be too afraid.

However, if the team can find an All-Star center, of course it would be better.If you can't find it, we can also fight for it.

With an old center like Carter White, Jordan can also win three championships. Why can't we?Gilliam and Matt Geiger are more than a notch above the aging Carterwhite. "

When he said this, although George Karl still had a look of worry on his face, he was much better.

Whithit promised to continue to seek deals, but also bluntly said again that the All-Star center has a high probability of not being traded.

Phoenix and Barkley were already ecstatic. After hearing the news, they immediately drank two bottles of whiskey to congratulate, and then hugged their wife for a meal, and called Dameng for the last time.

"Hakeem, in the new season we want to kill Iron Fist, overturn the Sonics, and then go to the finals and kill Michael." He yelled with his tongue out.

Dameng over there seemed to have drunk a lot of wine, and shouted excitedly: "Charles, come here, Clyde is coming soon, the three of us are finally together."

"Uh! You idiot, I'm still in Phoenix, you send a private plane to pick me up." Buckley hiccupped and said.

"OK, you wait."

"What nonsense are you talking about when you drink too much, how can Dream have a private jet?" Buckley's wife Maureen said angrily.

After the two hung up the phone, Maureen said, "Charles, you play basketball as long as you play, can you stop saying something like killing Iron Fist with strong personal grievances?"

"Why, I just don't like him." Barkley said unconvinced.

"You don't have any grudges with him at all. Is there any need to make the relationship so stiff? Don't bring the things on the field to the field." Maureen persuaded.

"You just prefer him." Barkley said unhappily.

Maureen almost died of anger, and said angrily: "Charles, look at his influence now, a boxing match made hundreds of millions of dollars, the president personally invited him to visit the White House, his influence in the world is yours! Times, you give yourself such an opponent off the court, does it have any positive meaning for you?"

"No matter how influential he is, what does it have to do with me?"

Barkley opened his mouth and said forcefully: "Honey, this is our man's business, you don't mind it."

"..."

Maureen was extremely speechless, and didn't bother to persuade her anymore.

Barkley's deal not only caused him to be criticized, but even Dameng and Gliding did not escape the accusations of the media. The media believed that they were in a group.

"This is the team's decision and has nothing to do with me personally," Barkley said in an interview with the media.

"But according to my information, it was you who expressed your hope to the management to go to the mosaic." The reporter said.

"That's impossible, what you got is false news." Barkley completely denied the news.

But his denial couldn't make the media shut up, and he had the title of Baotuan on his back.

On the 7th, Zhou Quan and the Sonics went to Washington. After spending the night in the hotel, they visited the White House at 8 am on the 10th.

Zhou Quan presented Ke Shi with a pair of boxing gloves, which were used in the last boxing championship challenge. Ke Shi was very happy and gave back a set of exquisite silver tableware from his collection.

(End of this chapter)