From sparring to superstar

Chapter 249 247. Do you also want to come to Los Angeles?
"We traded Eric and LaFonso for Campbell?"

Hearing Big Q's words, the big man pretending to be a cow appeared in Li Ao's mind.

Big Q responded: "Yes, we will also add a second-round pick."

Gerald Wallace on the side said: "Why so sudden?"

Big Q echoed: "Eric is the best pitcher on our team, and Lafonso is also the best second offensive player on our front line. It's surprising that they were sent away as chips."

Li Ao analyzed: "Yesterday we played against the Lakers, and O'Neal scored 35 points in 37 minutes. We will trade today. I guess the management has been talking about this trade for a long time. Yesterday's game made them determined... Eric With a three-point shooting performance of 46% this season, this deal is a bit of a loss...

But, Gerald, here's your chance! "

Gerald Wallace was surprised: "My chance?"

"Yeah, LaFonso got traded, you could play small forward with me, or power forward with Michael.

Not only is Gerrard's opportunity coming, Quentin, your opportunity will become more, and the role of sideline shooter with Michael and Lamar may fall on your head.

In this transaction, I guess the real purpose of the team is to create space for you to grow, apart from getting back a 280-pound (127 kg) big center to deal with the big sharks. Whether the meat shield center can deal with O'Neal is still up for debate, but you guys As we grow up, our forward and defensive lines will definitely be stronger. "

Listening to Li Ao's analysis, both Da Q and Gerald Wallace became excited.

They thought about it carefully, and the boss's analysis was correct!The No. [-] candidate for the shooting guard position was traded, and the No. [-] substitute for the power forward position was traded, isn't it just to make room for them both!
Especially Gerald Wallace, his eyes were filled with excitement.

I don’t know when it started. Sitting on the sidelines in a suit, he became more and more envious of his teammates who could play in the game. He wanted to fight with his teammates on the court more and more, not just for performing well and winning a big contract. There are other factors as well.

Now, the opportunity might be coming, how could he not be excited!
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At two o'clock in the afternoon, the entire Clippers team gathered to prepare for the last game of tomorrow's 6-game series against the Nets.

Piakowski and Rafonso Ellis did not come to the assembly, and Gentry announced to the players that they had been traded.

News came out at noon that they traded Eric Piakowsky, Laphonso Ellis, and a 2002 second-round pick to acquire Elden Campbell from the Hornets.

Those of the Clippers who watched the news already knew about it, and those who didn't read the news also knew about it from the big mouth of Big Q.

Gentry said: "Our rotation has been adjusted tomorrow. Gerrard and Sean have entered the active list. Our new partners have to deal with things at home and will come after we finish playing the Jazz."

Gerald Wallace let out an excited "Oh" when he heard this.

After announcing the trade and the adjustment of the activation list, Doug Collins took the players for training.

Gentry lamented to Caesar Kanter: "Old Bibby spent a year without making Gerrard like basketball. Leo has made such a big change in Gerrard in just a few weeks. It's really Incredible.”

Caesar Kanter laughed: "Americans love Spider-Man."

Gentry laughed and said, "Boss, you are right!"

For the players, the content of offensive training has not changed much compared to before, but the big Q has added the role of a spot catcher and shooter. This is a test for him. He averaged 35.5% of his three-pointers this season. Made 1.6 three-pointers, which is much worse than Piakowski's, and the shooting percentage is more than 10%.

Gerald Wallace basically replaced the role of Rafonso Ellis, top arc pick-and-roll, wing air cut, for now, he has to compare with Rafonso Ellis in these aspects, ability The gap is a bit big.

But the Clippers coaching staff is more willing to train them. They are all young and have more possibilities in the future, and Piakowsky and Rafonso Ellis are both 31 years old.

Defensive training has been adjusted a lot, and Jermaine O'Neal has increased the defensive end as a power forward to be responsible for the task of assisting defense at close range.

The role of Sean Lukes has not changed. He is originally a substitute player, and he can only play when someone is injured or suspended in a certain position inside.

After the afternoon training, Li Ao went home and read the news.

Although the deal that the Clippers made today is not a big deal, the enthusiasm is still quite high.

Evaluations from the media and fans were polarized.

Just from the transaction value itself, almost everyone feels that they have lost money.

Campbell will be 34 years old soon. Although he has averaged 13.1 points, 7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks per game this season, his shooting percentage is only 48% when he is defending for three seconds. As an offensive rebounder, he has no single play ability. A pure pie-eating center, this hit rate couldn't be more dismal.

Jeron Collins, who also purely eats cakes, has a shooting percentage of 55%.

Piakowski, 31 years old, averaged 5.2 points per game this season, which is not high, but he averaged 46 three-pointers per game with a 1.4% three-point shooting rate, which is the most accurate when the Clippers play the triangle offense pitcher.

Laphonso Ellis averaged 6.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game this season. He is the Clippers' third interior scorer this season and is very effective on both offense and defense.

And Campbell's actual role on the court this season is no longer as good as that of second-year Jamal Magloire, the key is expensive!

Campbell signed a 99-year 4 million dollar contract in 3200, counting 2 years and 1600 million dollars left in this season, the Hornets have Magloire with better talent and strength, and they are selling this veteran during the offseason The center wants to free up his position and also wants to lower his salary below the luxury tax threshold, but his contract is too big. Ben Wallace's offseason contract extension is 2 million for 1080 years With the U.S. dollar, Ratliff only made 3 million in three years.

Their Clippers were being 'taken for granted'.

But those who think this deal is good believe that Campbell's 213 cm + 127 kg tonnage and excellent low-post defense are players that the Clippers must introduce if they want to break through the West.

These two arguments are similar to Li Ao's own thoughts. There are disadvantages in this transaction, but it is indeed a transaction they should make... He does not need to pay the salary anyway.

And there are big Q and juniors who can step up to the top, the temporary labor pains must be borne, but the future can be expected!
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"Jason Kidd, 28 years old, 193 cm, 95 kg, overall evaluation 98... Played 11 games, averaging 16.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 9.9 assists and 2.1 steals per game... Shooting 41.1% from the field, 34.1% from the three-point range, Both hit 2 three-pointers..."

Li Ao looked at the evaluation report of the first point guard who was talking and laughing with Jordan, it was too strong.

Points, rebounds, assists, steals... are all first in the team.

Kenyon Martin, who scored second with 15 points per game, was fed by him.

The rebounds are 0.6 higher than second-placed Van Horn, and the number of assists is second in the league.

Even the number of three-pointers made is the highest in the team. The second Van Horn and Corey Kittles both averaged 1.4 three-pointers per game.

On November 11, the Clippers faced the challenge of the Nets at home.

This is the last game of the Clippers' "Fantasy 6 consecutive masters". The Nets, if it weren't for the rise of the Nets, their opponents in this wave of home games are only a top team like the Lakers and a top team like the Raptors, and the other 1 opponents are full of fish.

However, the rise of the Nets has made it more difficult for them to finish their 6-game winning streak.

"New Jersey Nets, 8 wins and 3 losses, averaging 101.9 points per game, conceding 94.1 points per game, shooting 45.1%, limiting opponents to shooting 44.6%, averaging 42.9 rebounds per game, limiting opponents to 41.1 rebounds per game, averaging 25 Assists, limit opponents to average 19.9 assists per game, average 8 steals per game, limit opponents to average 7 steals per game..."

Li Ao looked at the opponent's team information. Except for three-pointers, the other statistics of the Nets were net wins!A dominant start!

Even on the defensive end, the average conceded points per game has been controlled to less than 95 points, and it seems that it can continue to be lowered, playing a top defensive performance.

Last season, in addition to the number of steals higher than the opponent, the Nets scored, rebounds, assists, field goal percentage, blocks... all were lower than the opponent.

With a point guard, the whole team changes.

Li Ao thought about it from the perspective of Marbury, and understood why Lone Wolf worked so hard this year.

When Marbury broke up with the Nets, he said, "I don't have good teammates." He was slapped in the face at the beginning of the new season.

This 'fan meeting' ended very quickly, the opponents' enthusiasm for 'worshiping God' was not so high, and Jordan didn't enjoy this matter so much.

After Kidd and Jordan took a photo together, they found Li Ao who was shooting in their half court: "You guys have a good record this year. Doesn't it feel good to rely on Jordan to win?"

Li Ao tilted his head, lowered his head, glanced at his eyes, turned his head and received a free throw line jump shot from his younger brother, and replied, "What's the matter? I'm envious? We still have room for a maximum salary. Los Angeles welcomes you."

Kidd: ヽ(`Д)

Why is there such a person!Are you not ashamed of hugging your thighs but proud of it?
Wait, people don't count as hugging their thighs, they come by themselves.

How about a little jealousy?
Forget it, he thinks his teammates are pretty good. Although the 4 starting teammates include two rookies and a sophomore, they are very suitable for him. The head coach has partnered with Magician before, and he is good at using his type of point guard. It allows him to give full play to his abilities, instead of being restrained in everything he does in the Suns.

But this big spider is really annoying!

He originally wanted to tease Spider-Man, but he ended up leaving angrily.

After taking a few steps towards the opposite half, Kidd suddenly reacted, turned around and came to Li Ao again: "Spider-Man, go back to your side! This is our half!"

(End of this chapter)