no shortcuts in basketball

Chapter 189 Butterfly Effect, Earthquake-Level Three-Party Transaction (Begging for a monthly subscription!)
Positional warfare in CheatersII.

Xu Yong knew that Butler didn't have the ability to attack independently at this stage, so he naturally wouldn't let him hold the ball to beat Kobe, so when he reached the frontcourt, he relied on Williams to ask for the ball in the high post.

The ball came in, and he hit Williams with his back. He immediately knew that this player was a little weak.

Williams is often compared to Beasley because of his style of play and size.

In fact, these two are indeed neither three nor four. This confrontation can easily become a defensive vulnerability when playing at the fourth position in the NBA.

After a strong confrontation, he turned around and broke through, and he passed Williams cleanly.

However, Williams is not a very good player, but he makes a lot of small moves. After being passed by, he even pulled his jersey.

This time Xu Yong didn't get used to it and directly accelerated.

Williams was originally pulling Xu Yong, but as Xu Yong accelerated, the pulling turned into pulling. He was originally chasing the center of gravity forward, but this time he was directly dragged to lose his center of gravity and fell to the ground.

"Oh!"

And Xu Yong got rid of it and performed a violent tomahawk dunk.

This moment ignited the scene.

When Kobe saw this, he showed an exaggerated expression.gif.

Williams deserved this shot, but Xu Yong was really merciless. If he continued to hit him, he would probably leave Williams with a psychological shadow.

However, he didn't ask Xu Yongyou to be careful. If Williams didn't have the ability to withstand pressure, he wouldn't be worthy of being his disciple.

Then, he can only increase his efforts on Butler.

Butler's defense was still very active, but he was quickly tricked by Kobe Bryant's back turn and then the next step.

Kobe was obviously much more serious in this round than in the last round.

The strength of No. 1 in the league is difficult for Butler to resist.

Kobe looked at Butler at this time. Because he looked similar to Jordan, he was looking forward to seeing a look of frustration or panic on the opponent's face.

But Butler's face still showed no emotion, which made Kobe really confused.

Of course, it also made him full of desire to compete.

He couldn't cure the braised egg more than ten years ago, and now he can't cure you, the guy who looks like a braised egg?
As a result, the fans at the scene quickly discovered that the game turned into two superstars beating each other's younger brother.

Then the reactions of the boys on both sides were also very interesting.

Butler has fought and lost many times, but he has also been defeated and defeated again and again.

That kind of unwillingness to admit defeat can be felt even from the distance of the court.

On the other hand, Williams, after resisting for a while, called on his teammates to help defend.

It was this moment that allowed Xu Yong to demonstrate the success of his training over the past month.

Good passing requires controlling different passing strengths and angles according to different teammates.

From a normal perspective, your pass to Yao Ming was a deliberate attack on Yao's second brother.

The same goes for the intensity. If the intensity is too low, the pass will be too slow. If the intensity is too high, it will be a mistake if the teammates cannot catch it.

And the amount of force that everyone can accept is different, so this requires the passer to adjust in real time.

Facts have proved that Xu Yong's training during this period is still initially effective. Although he made occasional mistakes, he mostly assisted his teammates to score frequently.

This time CheatersII quickly opened the score.

Basketball game, team sport.

Kobe saw that the momentum was not right, and after expelling Mamba from school after being angry at Williams for not fighting, he then directly defended Xu Yong alone.

Fans were also excited to see this scene.

King vs. King, this is the most exciting part of the basketball game.

Kobe smiled and then showed twelve points of concentration.

But in the end, Xu Yong used a beautiful breakthrough to turn around and send the ball into the basket.

The ball almost passed Kobe's fingertips, and the stadium exploded the moment he scored.

Kobe's expression suddenly became serious because he could truly feel Xu Yong's progress.

The two are in different divisions and have only played each other twice in a season. It seems that Xu Yong has grown in many aspects after experiencing the baptism of the finals.

Xu Yong also understands the effect of the program very well. At this time, he switched defenses with Butler, and then switched to guarding Kobe.

Now the fans were in ecstasy. Xu Yong really understood the difference between the exhibition match and the main match.

The result was the same as the previous round. Xu Yong failed to prevent Kobe's attack in the end.

Although his strength has declined, Kobe's previous peak was too high and there is a lot of room for decline.

It can even be said that before he suffered an Achilles tendon injury, his overall strength had always been No. 1 in the league.

At this time, the fans at the scene were really dying of happiness. This game was really exciting.

Especially in the second half, the two veterans Xu Yong and Kobe began to control the court, keeping the score difference between the two teams very close.

In the process, Williams was able to show off his excellent physical fitness and perform a flying dunk, while Butler showed off his organizational talent.

All in all, Xu Yong and Kobe are both very good at it, keeping the fans in high spirits.

Three minutes before the end, the two teams were tied at 3, and there was a timeout on the sidelines.

As soon as Xu Yong sat down, a staff member behind him talked to him for a while. The general idea was to prepare him and Kobe to leave the game early.

Because at this time, there were already many more fans outside the arena after hearing the news. If it were later, the scene might get out of control.

Although the Drew League is famous, it is a small league after all and does not have the funds to arrange too much security.

Xu Yong was a little hesitant at this time. He had seen many accidents where the scene got out of control due to the large number of people.

He stood up and looked towards the next half court, and happened to find Kobe also getting up and looking towards him.

The two of them had a tacit understanding, and then nodded in unison.

"Don't worry, we will help with it." Xu Yong replied to the staff after sitting down.

If they leave the field at this time, the fans will probably quit.

And from a personal point of view, it is a bit torturous to participate in a game with no outcome but to have to leave the game 3 minutes before the end.

Pause back, and the game continues.

Xu Yong and Kobe both showed their true skills in this section, and their wonderful performances once again made the scene excited.

At this time, as the staff said, there were more and more people at the door.

There are only 20 seconds left in the game.

At this time, the score on the court was 135 to 133, with the Home team leading.

Xu Yong holds the ball from the outside and Williams is guarding him.

During the halftime break, Kobe's new disciple was educated by Kobe and spent most of the second half guarding Xu Yong alone.

Xu Yong's breakthrough was very large, and then he pulled back and retreated for a three-pointer.

It is unrealistic to play overtime in this situation. The only way is to win the game with one hand.

The skill of taking a step back is a minor one. He hasn't had any specific training yet, so he's not very skilled at it, but it's enough for Williams.

In fact, it was enough, because Williams was knocked down directly.

There was an uproar at the scene.

Then Xu Yong made a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

Knife up and down.

"Satan! Satan!"

Cheers started for Xu Yong from the sidelines.

But the game is not over yet.

And the last 5 seconds.

The Home team called a timeout.

After returning from a timeout, serve from the front court.

With his back to Butler, Kobe raised his hand to ask for the ball, and Butler struggled to fight and interfere.

Xu Yong didn't change defense at this time. Butler basically defended for the whole game and deserved this opportunity.

And if he can really prevent Kobe's buzzer-beater, it will greatly improve his confidence.

Kobe finally caught the ball, but after receiving the ball, he quickly turned to face the frame, and then got rid of it from the right elbow area to the free throw line.

Butler pursued the defense hard and always maintained a defensive position.

Kobe Bryant chose to take a fadeaway shot near the free throw line, and Butler struggled to catch it.

Butler's defense was absolutely in place on this shot, and Kobe's shot could have passed Butler's fingertips.

"Shh!"

At the moment the whistle blew, the basketball fell straight into the net bag.gif.

Lore!

After completing the buzzer-beating game, Kobe quickly retreated to half court, then raised his hands to greet the fans rushing onto the court.

Seeing this, Xu Yong walked over to Butler and patted him on the shoulder.

He originally wanted to say a few more words of comfort, but seeing Butler's unyielding look in his eyes, he suddenly felt that it was not necessary.

For most people, being killed is very painful.

But Butler is not an ordinary person, and being killed once may be a good thing for him.

The game is over, and the fans are still unsatisfied.

Xu Yong and Kobe also satisfied the fans. After those fans touched their hands and said hello, they then went outside the arena to take photos with the fans outside.

The two of them are powerful fans this time, and by the way, they helped maintain order at the scene.

It wasn't until the end that the four of them got into the car and left together.

"Jimmy, you're good, very good." In the car, Kobe couldn't help but praise Butler in person.

In this game, although he scored 45 points under Butler's defense, Butler's defensive ability is not bad, but he suffers from poor wingspan and talent. If he has the same talent as Xu Yong, his scoring will be controlled. At about 30 minutes.

"I will definitely guard you next time." Butler replied.

This answer first stunned Kobe, then he couldn't help laughing, and finally nodded to Xu Yong.

This character, confident and unwilling to admit defeat, is very similar to Xu Yong, but maybe a little bit behind in emotional intelligence.

It was at this time that Xu Yong noticed that Williams had been looking depressed and silent.

Obviously, Williams does not have as strong a mind as Butler, especially when the last ball was knocked down.

"Derek." Xu Yong looked at Williams and said.

Williams raised his head and looked at Xu Yong doubtfully.

"Those who don't defend hard will not become a backdrop. At this point, you are already stronger than others." Xu Yong said with a smile.

Williams was stunned for a moment, then took a long breath and nodded.

Xu Yong's words really made him feel better mentally.

At this time, Kobe also reached out and patted Williams on the shoulder, but his eyes were always on Butler.

Everyone has different apprentices, and it's clear that between Williams and Butler, he prefers the latter.

……

Participating in the Drew League is only a small part of this long lockout season. Xu Yong spends more time training in Tempe and Harden.

Because players are busy with games during the season, it is difficult to improve their strength. It comes more from training in the offseason.

So when the small ball era comes, you will see that many centers who are not capable of three-pointers can be developed through an offseason training and reach a pretty good level, such as Gasol and Brook Lowe. Pez, Dwayne Dedmon and more.

Of course, shooting is something that can and cannot be developed due to the relationship between flexibility and coordination.

Those who cannot be developed, such as Howard, will not work no matter how hard they practice.

In history, Rose's athletic ability declined due to injuries in the later stages of his career. He developed a three-pointer and was able to maintain it at about [-]%. He is obviously among those who can be developed.

However, it is obvious that his performance in the playoffs last season shows that his stability is far from enough.

Therefore, the focus of Rose's training this summer is also mid-to-long-range shooting, striving for shooting stability.

This is the butterfly effect produced by history. At that time in history, Ross was still seeking breakthroughs and ultimate improvement.

As a result, Rose also participated in the Drew League this year, and his three-point level is obviously much more stable.

Although the amateur league cannot explain much, the Bulls' backcourt combination next season makes people look forward to it even more.

Talking back to Xu Yong, because the lockout time is really long, training is not all he does in the offseason.

In September, he returned to China to participate in the AJ China Tour.

Although the lockout has cut off the connection between the team and the players, it cannot affect the players' off-field business activities.

This trip to China brought more grandeur than last year.

After all, the last trip to China was before the World Championships, and Xu Yong only had a "Black Eight Award", but now he is a double champion of the world and NBA.

Not to mention he is the youngest FMVP in NBA history.

If a Chinese can do this, the pride of being a basketball fan is completely written on his face.

Even if the organizers made adequate preparations this time, chaos was inevitable at the event, and some people even fainted due to excitement.

Then at the second stop of the trip to China, in Hangzhou, Xu Yong "accidentally met" Kobe Bryant, who was also on the trip to China.

Although AJ has separated from Nike, the connection between the two is inextricably linked. In the context of the growing Chinese market, the linkage between them is too normal.

Kobe Bryant is also a big fan of the China trip. He visited China in 1998, and then created the classic Great Wall Dunk.jpg during his trip to China in 2001.

After 2006, he has switched to Nike and has been traveling to China every year. This year is the fifth consecutive year.

With top popularity and this frequency, Kobe is definitely the most popular among non-Chinese players.

So this time he met Xu Yong and participated in the show together, which completely detonated the domestic basketball circle.

At the event, the American one-on-one game played by Xu Yong and Kobe Bryant at West Lake became another classic, just like the original Great Wall Dunk.

After returning to the arena, they also accepted questions from reporters.

Unlike the scene where Wade was embarrassed last year, this year the fans are completely looking forward to it.

"Will you meet Xu Yong in the finals next season?"

This question from the fans caused a burst of whistles and laughter.

This question is full of elements, because it involves various topics such as the Bulls defending their title, the Lakers being swept, and whether the Lakers can make a comeback.

"That's a good question." Kobe smiled and affirmed the fan's question, and then gave his answer, "I look forward to it."

To be honest, he really wanted to play with Xu Yong in the finals. That would be much more meaningful than playing with James as hyped by the media.

This answer also turned the laughter into cheers.

Who doesn't look forward to the peak showdown between Olajuwon and Jordan's disciples?

After returning to the United States after his trip to China, Xu Yong went to attend Swift's concert.

When Xu Yong slowly rose from the stage and finally held hands with Swift, the entire concert scene exploded.

Generally speaking, celebrity relationships rarely appear on the stage like this, and it is definitely rare for such a public display.

But it also absolutely exploded.

This is due to many reasons. First of all, Xu Yong's popularity is not low due to his good looks and strength. His achievements this year have brought him to the peak of his career. Appearing at the concert is not only a romantic relationship. , and even more powerful combinations to create hot topics;
Secondly, it also shows that the two are in the honeymoon period, and Swift is also very optimistic about their relationship.After attending the concert and returning to Tempe, Xu Yong saw another familiar figure in the Devils.

It's not Zhou Qi. Zhou Qi showed outstanding potential after playing high school for two years. After getting offers from multiple NCAA universities, he finally chose to join the prestigious school, Anthony's alma mater, Syracuse University, that is, Syracuse University.

Syracuse University played against Arizona State University when they advanced to 16 out of 8 in the championship last season, and were eventually upset by the latter. The core of the team is still Corey Joseph and Dion Waiters. The addition of Zhou Qi can improve them. With internal strength, you can also get more opportunities.

But Ding Yanyuhang.

Perhaps it was the influence of Xu Yong's trip to China, or perhaps it was the overseas players like Zhou Qi and Guo Ailun who did well, but Sandeck finally brought Ding Yanyuhang to the NCAA.

At that time, Ding Yanyuhang had just turned 18 and had not yet landed in the CBA, but he had already shown outstanding talent and commendable playing temperament. He was even a swingman at forward and defender. Compared with Zhou Qi, he looked He is more like the "next Xu Yong".

Seeing that Ding Yanyuhang also came to the NCAA, Xu Yong was greatly touched.

Because he retired early before his rebirth, Ding Yanyuhang, who had been replacing himself for a long time, also felt sorry for Ding Yanyuhang's experience. He even watched Ding Yanyuhang's games before his rebirth.

So now, Ding Yanyuhang's life trajectory has also changed, and he is also looking forward to Ding Yanyuhang's future.

……

Fast forward to September.

There is more and more news showing that the differences between labor and management are decreasing day by day, and the shutdown is about to come to an end.

Finally on the 26th, after 15 hours of negotiations, labor and management finally announced a new agreement, ending the 149-day long shutdown.

If all goes well, the new season will officially kick off on December 12.

The free market that fans are most concerned about will start on December 12 at the same time as the training camp.

There is no freeze period, and you may even be traded during training camp.

Because the NBA is eager to start games after being suspended for so long, all arrangements seem to be in such a hurry.

This means that in the next month, transaction and signing information will explode in a blowout manner, and the negotiation process will be compressed.

The Bulls were also a little anxious at this time.

Current Bulls roster:
Point Guard: Rose, Hinrich
Shooting Guards: Xu Yong, Tony Allen, Jimmy Butler
Small forward: Ron Artest

Power forward: Gibson
Center: Yao Ming, Asik
After the end of last season, the contracts of seven players on the team expired. Even including Butler, who was acquired in the draft, they still need to add six more players, and they need to complete the signing of these six players in a short period of time.

Of course, this does not mean that the Bulls will sign six new people.

Because those heroes who contributed to the championship last season, Battier, O'Neal, and Novak, the management must strive to keep them.

Of course, whether he can finally stay, and what choices he will make if he can't, will have to wait until the free market officially opens.

However, just when the free market officially arrived, a news report gave all fans a small shock.

Chris Paul, who currently ranks first in the league in overall strength and was a first-team point guard last season, officially applied to the Hornets, hoping that the team would trade him.

It's time to talk about the current situation of this Hornets team.

The Hornets, yes, are the original Charlotte Hornets (the current Charlotte Bobcats were later formed), which moved to New Orleans in 2002, the predecessor of the Pelicans. After Cancer became unable to manage the team, it was placed in trusteeship by the league.

Surely someone here is wondering, can't Sheen manage people he doesn't have a family for?Even if the team is sold, why should the league take custody?

This is because Shinn is a well-known old "whisper" who has a lot of bad crotch issues, and the league has long wanted him to sell the team.

This is somewhat of a coercion, but you have to know that there are different levels of capitalists, and Sinn was caught with a lot of tricks, so he could only agree to sell the team in 2010.

However, due to economic reasons (the Hornets participated in urban reconstruction after Hurricane Katrina, received support from locals, and ranked among the top in the league in attendance) and humanitarianism, the league has not allowed the Hornets to move.

But you have to know that New Orleans is in dire straits after being hit by a hurricane. Who would be stupid enough to invest here?
So it's been two years since this towed.

In other words, until a suitable buyer is found for the team, the current owner of the Hornets is David Stern, the league's president and "godfather".

Then the problem arises. Stern is obviously unable to invest in the team, and the Hornets are basically in a situation where they can barely survive.

In this context, the overall state of the Hornets is muddling along, and it is impossible to hope for a championship.

But who is Paul? In his third year, he led his team to second place in the Western Conference. He also led the team in assists, steals, and ranked second in MVP.

In the blink of an eye, he has already played in the league for six years. In the past three years, he has been stuck in the same place, staying in a small city like New Orleans, and his personal business value has been completely unable to be realized.

So he couldn't wait any longer.

The Hornets have no reason not to agree to Paul's application, because Paul's six-year career in the Hornets is similar to that of Garnett in the Timberwolves.

So they are also actively looking for suitable trading partners for Paul.

But this transaction is destined to be difficult, because under Stern's instruction, Hornets general manager Del Demps has two major premises for this transaction:
First, we need to bring back a potential new star for the Hornets.

And this is also the most important one.

This is a very easy explanation. The Hornets have to sell money after all. If Paul leaves, you can't get back potential new stars. How can Stern find a buyer for the Hornets?

Second, try not to send Paul to a championship team.

Stern is very opposed to star groups, because he knows that once the stars gather together, it will be the end of small city teams, which will be very detrimental to the investment environment of the entire league.

That's why he was so angry when James left for the Heat.

The Bulls are an exception.

Looking back now, Rose is the youngest MVP, Xu Yong is the youngest FMVP, and together with Yao Ming, it is also a proper Big Three lineup.

But this is a typical inversion of cause and effect.

Rose was able to win the MVP because the Bulls' record was first in the league, and Xu Yong's was even more so. If the Bulls didn't win the championship in the end, he would only be the best rookie.

Before the start of last season, the Bulls only had two young people with potential, plus a top center with potential injuries.

But in the end, the performance of these two young people and the Bulls' final record far exceeded expectations, lifting them to this position.

So this transaction is difficult to do, but even if it is difficult to do, there is no shortage of offers at all.

No one else, just because he is Chris Paul.

Because trading can begin as soon as the lockout ends, offers for Paul have already begun before the free market opens.

The first thing that came to us was the popular sports venue, the Orlando Magic.

Their pockets were cleaner than their faces, and the final chips they took out were JJ Redick + Nelson + Ryan Anderson + Brayden Buss, as well as several draft picks.

This wave of operations, which belonged to the beggar style of play, was not only directly rejected by Demps, but was also blocked by the way.

This is because Chun Chun regarded him as a fool.

Next came the Golden State Warriors and the Golden State Warriors.

The Warriors obviously have something in their pockets, and their sincerity is straight forward.

The chips they gave were the team's core player Stephen Curry and this year's No. 11 pick Klay Thompson.

Curry was the Warriors' second-leading scorer last season, averaging 18.6 points per game.

And he has already shown top three-point talent. In his first two years as a rookie, he averaged nearly 5 three-pointers per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was above 43% in both seasons, and last season it reached 44.2%. .

Demps ultimately declined the proposal.

Because Thompson, as a lottery pick in his junior year, has limited value, and although Curry has advantages, his defensive shortcomings are also obvious, and his Warriors have always been a bad team in the league, and there is a lot of moisture in the data.

The third person to come was the source of assassination, the Boston Celtics.

Jeff Green was reimbursed for the season due to heart surgery in the summer, and Kostic chose to play in the Russian League after his contract expired. This meant that the Celtics gave Perkins away for nothing and suffered heavy losses.

After Ray Allen announced the implementation of the player option, the Celtics had no room for reinforcement, and their strength decreased instead of increasing. Making changes at this time is the best choice. If they can trade Paul, they can quickly rebuild. The favorite team to return to the championship.

They don't have many things in their pockets, but they also have valuable items.

The bargaining chip they gave was starting point guard Rajon Rondo and a first-round draft pick.

Rondo is the same age as Paul and is also an All-Star guard. Last season, he averaged 10.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 11.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game.

Moreover, his contract is very cheap, and there are five years left, and the last year is only 1400 million, which is lower than Paul's current salary.

However, this offer was also rejected by Demps, because although Rondo is a top point guard, he cannot become a star due to his weak offensive ability.

A very realistic topic, there are owners who are willing to invest in a team where Paul is the star player, and how many owners are willing to invest in a team where Rondo is the boss?
The deal was not concluded in the end and became a rumor, but it also brought an expected result.

That's why Rondo was so angry when he heard about the deal that he reportedly rushed to general manager Angie's office.

You must know that Rondo and Paul were already very unhappy during the game in 2009. After Rondo sprayed out "I already have a championship ring, but you don't have any", Paul even wanted to yell at Kyle. Special locker room.

As a result, the team now not only has the idea of ​​​​trading him for Paul, but... they even trade draft picks!
What does this mean? It clearly means that he is not as good as Paul!
For a very competitive person like Rondo, this is really humiliating.

The last one to come to us was the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers not only have goods in their pocket, but they are also of high value. Not only are they of high value, but they are also full of sincerity.

The bargaining chip they gave was the team's second in command, All-Star Pau Gasol, last season's sixth man Odom, and a first-round draft pick.

In order to satisfy the Hornets' needs for potential new stars, they are also willing to seek third-party transactions.

This means that whether you want a mature woman or a young girl, we can satisfy you.

Of course, Dempsey is not that easy to fool. What he wants is young girls, but all he can see now are mature women.

So, before the free market officially opened, he actually found him.

Not Team Rocket.

The Rockets did offer the same chips in history, but the chips of Martin + Scola + Dragic + the first round were actually not much better than what the Magic gave, and were rejected for "basketball reasons" in history. The fundamental thing is that the chips are not good enough.

But the Thunder.

The rumors Xu Yong heard before actually revealed the thoughts of the Thunder management.

Because they now have a bunch of high-quality young players, which are very similar to the Bulls in the 09-10 season.

If there's a second team in the league that has a chance to copy the Bulls, it's the Thunder.

So the bargaining chip given by the Thunder as a third party is Westbrook + Perkins + Nate Robinson.

This completely fascinated Dempsey.

To be honest, this offer is more attractive than the ones that have been given before, and it is much more.

Westbrook is a scoring point guard with a strong style of play. Perhaps his shooting is his relatively weak link, but with a player like this on the team, you don’t have to worry about the ball market at all. He can definitely increase the team’s value and Attractive players.

It can even be said that he is one of the few players in the younger generation who can bring about this effect, except Xu Yong.

Not to mention, the Thunder also provided Perkins in this offer. This barrier in the penalty area can bring about a qualitative change in the team's defense.

This means that the Hornets can not only sell tickets, but also have playoff-level strength.

The so-called offer that wins two birds with one stone is really hard for him to refuse.

New York headquarters.

Stern finally saw the offer submitted by Demps, and his expression looked a little tangled.

Because if the balance of the league is not considered, he also has no reason to reject the offer.

But he couldn't agree.

One detail that many people may overlook is that the Lakers' offer is not as simple as it seems on the surface.

There are two details that will be ignored.

Or rather, two players.

The first one, David West.

West is an All-Star who was selected for the two All-Star Games in 08/09. He can maintain a shooting percentage of about 19% for the Hornets and contribute about [-] points. Although he is a bit smaller, The style of play is very tough and can be considered both offensive and defensive.

However, because he is an older rookie and was already 23 years old when he entered the league, his contract will not be large, basically around 1000 million.

Then you discovered that the contracts of Gasol (1700 million) and Odom (800 million) combined cannot be matched by Paul (1400 million) alone.

So there will only be one situation when the Hornets sign and exchange David West, which exactly matches the contract.

Then in this way, the Lakers' starting lineup next season will be: Paul, Kobe, Ariza, David West, and Bynum.

The Bulls couldn't beat this lineup, so Feng Pants just yelled, "Who else?"

But that's not the scariest thing yet.

The scariest thing is the second player, Howard.

Bynum has one year left on his old contract with the Lakers, and Howard is already unhappy with the Magic.

When Howard executes his contract next summer and the Lakers put Bynum on the trade table, it will be really hard for the Magic to refuse.

Because Howard is no longer the Howard he used to be. Among the teams that can provide chips now, there really is no one better than Bynum.

So the Lakers' Big Three of Paul, Kobe, and Howard, plus high-quality role players like David West and Ariza, are no longer Feng Pants, they are truly invincible in the league.

None of this is what Stern wants to see.

So after weighing in, Stern responded to Demps.

He did not explicitly reject the Lakers' bargaining chip, but simply allowed Demps to continue exploring the possibility of other options.

Demps was absolutely smart to be selected by Stern. He naturally understood what Stern meant.

But is there any way to prevent the things Stern worries about happening?

Soon, he found the answer.

And when he communicated with the Lakers management, he gave Stern the new trading plan only two days later.

This time, Stern changed his mind.

A dominant league is not what he wants. Just like the original OK Lakers, he formulated various rules, including zone defense and three-second defense, and finally brought the Lakers down from the altar.

Now, the Bulls are the next Lakers.

Although they have not yet been able to create a dynasty, the possibility is very high.

Because the Bulls were the second team in history to lose only one game in the playoffs last season after the Lakers.

Three rounds of sweeps, plus one round of gentleman sweeps, this is the most direct manifestation of dominance.

Moreover, Rose and Xu Yong are too young, and Thibodeau's use of Yao Ming is very moderate. The Bulls' strength will not decline in the short term.

What's more, even if Yao Ming retires, the Bulls will have enough space to sign a third core. By then, it will really not be an accident, but a solid lineup of another Big Three.

But the current rules are difficult to restrict this Bulls team. Even if the "vertical jump rule" is introduced, it will do more good than harm to the Bulls.

Because Yao Ming is not a defensive center, but an integrated offense and defense. Compared with the decrease in deterrence on the defensive end, this rule will allow him to score more points on the offensive end.

So in comparison, there is only one other way to choose: create a team strong enough to match the Bulls.

In Demps' new plan, the Lakers will be the suitable choice.

Moreover, Xu Yong and Kobe, Los Angeles and Chicago are full of topics.

Whether it can succeed or not is actually not that important. Just like the original 23VS24, the focus is on the hype and the process.

So, the next day, Stern summoned the league's team owners and held a vote.

In theory, the Hornets are under the stewardship of the league, not Stern.

Before the vote began, Stern was the first to speak out, agreeing to the deal and explaining his reasons.

In the end, without too many surprises, the results of this vote were consistent with Stern's opinion.

Anyone who has participated in a company's board of directors meeting should understand that the so-called democratic voting is just a cover, and more often it depends on the chairman's wishes.

Of course, externally, it must be the result of a vote by the board of directors.

Although the NBA's board of directors is somewhat different from that, as the "godfather" of the league, Stern's right to speak in this regard is not much weaker.

After all, when he first took over the NBA, the total market value of the NBA was only US$1550 million, and 23 of the 17 teams were on the verge of bankruptcy and almost went bankrupt.

It was him, the "godfather", who acted vigorously and resolutely after taking office, rectifying the atmosphere and giving the NBA a new look. It was also him who resolutely implemented global promotion. It was also him who conducted in-depth cooperation with big brands such as Nike and Adidas. Finally, with the success of Jordan, he After being born and taking off, it has become an alliance where one boss is now worth [-] to [-] million yuan.

Hours before free agency opened, Demps agreed to a deal with the Lakers.

When the fans woke up from their sleep and were already thirsty after waiting for several months, and couldn't wait to see the signing of free agents, they saw a three-party transaction, and the only feeling this transaction gave them was: Fierce!

This is a three-party transaction involving the Lakers, Thunder and Hornets. The specific contents of the transaction are:

The Hornets sent Chris Paul and Emeka Okafor and received Westbrook, Perkins, Nate Robinson, and Lamar Odom;
The Thunder sent Westbrook, Perkins (sign-and-trade), and Nate Robinson, and received Pau Gasol and Fisher, a first-round pick from the Lakers;
The Lakers sent Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Fisher, and a future first-round pick to get Chris Paul and Emeka Okafor.

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