Healthy basketball, starting from eating the old Lakers F4

Time came to mid-December, the All-Star voting channel was opened again, and some changes finally occurred in the Bulls.

Leonard, who originally played basketball for health, suddenly became active. Of course, this is human nature.

Whenever this period of time comes, most of the stars in the league will play more actively and better.

After all, who doesn’t want to appear in the All-Star Game?
Especially for a star like Leonard who has no shortage of championship rings and has signed a big contract, it is important to stay healthy and maintain exposure to the media.

Anyway, for the purpose of entering the All-Star Game, playing two months of games in a season is enough.

As for how the other three months of the regular season and the two months of the playoffs performed, it doesn't matter.

You’ve already got the contract, so what do you have to worry about?

Of course, completing the regular season and posting gorgeous statistics will also help him further increase his popularity and commercial value.

However, Leonard himself is not a person who particularly likes to contact the media. He prefers to play quietly and get the cake that should belong to him.

The current environment and atmosphere of the Bulls make Leonard feel very comfortable.

He doesn't have to work particularly hard to play, and he won't be given any less money. The team doesn't have any record requirements.

All in all, there is no pressure.

Playing for the Bulls is not a part-time job, but just like working out, playing basketball with friends, or playing games.

For players who have already achieved fame and are just fighting for money, the atmosphere of the Bulls this season is indeed comfortable.

However, there are unforeseen circumstances, and people have misfortunes and misfortunes.

Just when Leonard started playing hard again to be selected as an All-Star and trying to improve his statistics, an accident happened.

During a layup, Leonard stepped on someone's instep and unfortunately injured his sprained foot and had to miss several weeks of the game.

Leonard actually doesn't care if he is kicked off.

What he really cares about is whether this sudden injury will prevent him from participating in this season's All-Star Game.

However, since he was already injured, he could only admit that he was unlucky.

With the care and blessings of his teammates and fans, Leonard began to receive treatment from the team doctor and entered a card-free mode.

While recuperating from his injury, Leonard was not idle either.

He has been paying attention to the increase in All-Star votes, and is also actively undergoing rehabilitation training, hoping to return to the game as soon as possible.

However, a few weeks have passed, and Leonard's injury has not yet healed, but Crowder has almost secured his position as the Bulls' starting small forward.

When this happens, the emperor is not in a hurry, but the eunuch is in a hurry. Leonard's uncle begins to worry about whether Leonard will miss the All-Star Game and whether Leonard's starting position on the team will be replaced by Crowder. .

After all, last season, George, who had the opportunity to take over as the second boss, was also pushed to the bench.

There are talented people from generation to generation. Who says Leonard will definitely be able to secure the starting small forward position?
Under the nagging of his relatives, Leonard, who originally did not want to come back early, became anxious.

In order to help Leonard return to the court early, Leonard's team actively communicated with the team doctor and hoped to review Leonard as soon as possible.

Not long after, the review was completed and the diagnostic report was released.

The team doctor brought good news to Leonard.

After a series of examinations, Leonard's injury has basically recovered, and he can play again as long as he gets the permission of the head coach.

For this reason, Leonard, who had just recovered, immediately returned to the team. However, the situation within the Bulls at this time is indeed as analyzed by Leonard's team, and Leonard is not really needed to play and contribute.

And rookies like Crowder, Green, and Middleton who need stars don't want Leonard to come back so soon.

During the regular season, the Bulls management was constantly communicating with the agents of Green, Middleton and others, trying to negotiate an early contract extension.

The agents of these players also put forward some conditions appropriately, such as ensuring their clients' playing time and ball rights.

This will force the Bulls management to decide whether to trade away one or two key players.

Judging from the current situation, Leonard's offensive firepower is even a bit wasteful and luxurious for the Bulls.

After all, he is also a player with a maximum salary of more than 10 million!

Although next season, more than 10 million will become a child labor contract...

From the current point of view, Leonard's role on both offense and defense this season can be basically replaced by only seven to eight million middle-class players.

Considering that the boss has proposed the task of reducing the luxury tax as early as the summer, trading Leonard to reduce the tax is also a good way.

However, the Bulls management is well aware of Leonard's strength, and considering that the salary cap has increased significantly, Leonard's contract is not expensive, so they are also hesitant to trade Leonard.

But the problem is, the boss said he wants to reduce taxes. If the management cannot lower the luxury tax, then the management's position will be reduced.

Today, there are only three big contracts the Bulls can handle.

In addition to Leonard, there are also David Lee and Hibbert who were traded in the offseason and are preparing to release their salary space when their contracts expire in the offseason.

Using them to trade again, transferring some draft picks and cash, can also reduce some luxury taxes.

However, the Bulls originally wanted to save money, and they definitely couldn't pay out cash.

Considering that in order to fight for the championship again next season, they need to recruit All-Star level helpers, and the draft pick is a bargaining chip for the Bulls to strengthen.

Therefore, after picking and choosing, Leonard is still the most worthy of being traded.

In order to complete the task of reducing taxes, the Bulls management took the initiative to approach Dunn and expressed its intention to trade Leonard.

Du En was shocked when he suddenly heard the news. Leonard has made a lot of contributions to the team before!
However, the reality is so cruel!
When the team feels that the players are showing off, playing healthy basketball, lacking aggressiveness, and of little significance to the team, they will trade them if they say they will.

After Du En understood the management's idea, he finally chose to nod.

Leonard's injury not long ago also made Du En a little worried, worried about whether this would be Leonard's Achilles' heel.

As a time traveler, Duen is very aware that Leonard has obvious advantages and disadvantages after the injury.

The advantage is that he plays well, but the disadvantage is that he doesn't play much.

The statistics and honors Leonard accumulated in the Bulls are enough for him to sit back, guard his credit book, and live the rest of his NBA career very nourishingly.

In last year's finals, Duane tested Curry and Leonard, and Curry showed more aggressiveness.

Sometimes, lack of ambition is a bad thing for a team that wants to achieve results.

Therefore, instead of betting on stars who have already become famous and achieved achievements, they can still produce stable output in the playoffs.

It's better to bet on newcomers who have a chance to play but haven't yet shown their worth. (End of chapter)