NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 28 You Are The Kindest Young Man I Have Ever Seen
Before Karl Sr. opened his mouth, Kumbu actually knew that the Sonics would definitely want to buy an inside player.

He studied the Sonics lineup when he was preparing for the game against the Sonics.

The inside problem of this team is so big that even a layman can see it at a glance.

The current starting lineup of the Sonics is center Jim - McIlvain, power forward is Wen Baker, small forward is the German anti-aircraft gun Schramf, shooting guard Jose - Hawkins plus point guard Gary - Payton.

The problem lies with the center forward.

Many people may not believe it. The Sonics' starting center has played 78 games this season, started 72 games, and averaged only about 3 points and 3 rebounds per game.

Even if you only watched basketball for one day, you can clearly feel how outrageous this statistic is.

It can be said that he is the weakest starting center in the league today, and there is no need to add one of them.

If you really want to talk about the advantages, that is, the ability to block shots is good, after all, he is a big man with a height of 216 cm.

This is already the seventh season that Carl Sr. has coached the Sonics. He has great ambitions this season, and he is completely aiming for the championship.

But the starting center is a super short board. If you want to win the championship, you must first solve this short board.

"Mr. Carl, I remember that your Schramf can play center forward, at least better than that Jim."

"Why would you put him at small forward?"

Kong Bu said in a tone of asking for advice.

He was really curious, not just about the Sonics.

In the impression of most fans, the 90s is quite a retro era, and outside players are generally short, and Comb thinks so too.

But after really coming to this era, Kong Bu discovered a very uncommon sense thing.

That is the third position of many teams, all of which use big players.

For example, Raheem of the Grizzlies, Tim Thomas of the 76ers, and now Schramf of the Supersonics.

There is also Clifford Robinson, who played for the Trail Blazers last season.

These people are generally power forwards with a height of 206 cm or more, but they are all assigned to the small forward position.

Especially Schramf, who is Nowitzki's predecessor and idol, and also his draft template, the two are exactly the same in terms of style of play.

Facing Kumbu's question, Old Karl smiled bitterly.

"I don't know about other teams. I only know that our Supersonics are helpless."

"If we had a Stephen Jackson or Mashburn back to his prime, I think I'd put Schrempf at the four as well."

"His rebounding and interior defense are not good, and being placed in the third position can amplify his lethality on the offensive end."

Kong Bu nodded, which made sense.

However, this did not solve Kumbu's doubts. He still didn't understand why there were so many big small forwards in this era.

"Okay, then we can start talking about the deal."

"First of all, I need to declare two points. The first point is that Jones is not as cheap as the outside world thinks."

"A few years ago, he was still a first-line center who averaged double-doubles per game. Last season, he still had 9+8 data, and he is only 27 years old now, and he is at the golden peak."

"The second point is that our Raptors don't really need Jones. In case of an inside injury, Jones can definitely step up."

Kumbu clarified his attitude and put an end to the old Karl's idea of ​​taking advantage of it.

Old Thomas has been silent, he wants to see what level of Kumbu's negotiating ability.

From the beginning to the present, Combe's performance is perfect in the eyes of Thomas Sr., and he has always occupied the initiative in this negotiation.

Old Carl looked embarrassed, they really wanted Jones.

And Jones is probably the only decent center they can get their hands on.

The main reason is that the Sonics hardly have any bargaining chips that can be used. Even if it is a draft pick, based on their record, the pick is at least outside the 25th pick in the first round.

"Kong, this is a list of all the players we can trade for the Sonics, you can pick whatever you want."

"As for other bargaining chips, we will discuss it later."

Old Karl really has no choice, the Raptors are his only hope.

If it wasn't for the sudden birth of Kumbu, who suddenly brought the Raptors two super insiders, Big Ben and Jermaine O'Neal, the Raptors would definitely not sell Jones now.

Kumbu took the list from Old Karl and studied it carefully.

He had read the Supersonics' roster yesterday, but he just read it in a nutshell, only the core rotation list.

After such a careful study now, it really made Kumbu discover an amazing player.

Eric Snow!

This name ranks last on this list and is clearly the most fringe player on the team.

A second-round pick in 95, he played in the Sonics for three years and only started one game. This season, he only played 4 minutes per game and scored 1.5 points.

With all the elements added together, it's no wonder this guy is not marginal.

He is currently serving as a backup for Payton's backup Nate McMillan in the Sonics, a backup of the bench.

Most of the fans in later generations may have never heard of his name, but Combe has a deep impression of him.

The main reason is that he achieved a very brilliant achievement in 03 and was selected to the NBA's best defensive second team.

At that time, the defensive guards were Kobe plus Christie, and the second team was Kidd and Eric Snow.

You must know that Payton was still at the tip of his tail in his peak period at that time. He was able to squeeze Payton into the second defensive team, which is enough to prove this guy's defensive ability.

The defense is excellent, and the key is still a purebred point guard. This is definitely a talent that the Raptors can't find even with a lantern.

Kong Bu smirked in his heart, he was really sleepy and someone gave him a pillow.

The Raptors' No. [-] position has always been a big problem. Although McGrady is now allowed to top the No. [-] position, the effect is not particularly satisfactory.

In addition, there must still be a substitute number one, and McGrady can't always play the whole game.

The reason why Snow was not reused by Carl Sr. was entirely because his offensive ability was too weak. As a point guard, his shooting ability was almost at the same level as Kidd.

Look carefully at the roster that Carr Sr. put together for any season, and he is a head coach who values ​​​​his shooting ability.

However, the lack of offensive ability is nothing to Combe. The Raptors' offensive firepower is too strong, which can completely cover up Snow's offensive shortcomings.

"Just this Eric Snow, plus your first-round pick."

Kong Bu pointed to Snow on the list with a relaxed expression and said.

As soon as the words fell, Old Karl and Old Thomas sitting across from each other all had strange expressions.

"What? Kong, did you have a car accident just now, and your head was knocked out?"

"Who is this Snow? Do you really know that there is such a player in the league?"

Just now Thomas Sr. thought that Combe's negotiating ability was perfect, but now he has completely overturned this idea.

Where is this negotiation?It's obviously an undercover agent, and Supersonic placed them undercover for the Raptors!
Are you kidding me, Jones was also the center of their Raptors last season, and they changed something like this?
He really didn't know who Snow was.

"Deal!" Old Karl shouted excitedly as he grasped Kong Bu's palm.

He never dreamed that Kumbu would be so benevolent, and he only wanted a bottom pick in the first round, plus a marginal man Snow.

He was even ready to be opened up by the Lions just now. For example, the Supersonics took out Schramf and found other teams for multi-party transactions.

"Kong, you are the kindest young man I have ever met."

"You helped me a lot this time. I will always keep this in mind. If you need me in the future, just ask!"

Old Carl ignored Old Thomas directly, and took Comb's hand and became grateful.

Easily strengthened the extremely weak No. [-] position, and Carl was full of gratitude for Kumbu's generosity.

Comb was stunned, why does it feel like old Carl still doesn't know that he has fallen out with Larry Brown?
If he finds out after a while, I don't know if he will scold himself like he scolded old Thomas.

(End of this chapter)