Countercurrent and become a superstar

Chapter 56: Dallas version of the Dream Team, a quintet with full offensive attributes!
In the summer of 2003, after the NBA free transfer market opened, the Mavericks were busy looking for treasures. There was no progress in July. With a lot of money, Nelson traveled from Europe to Africa and back to the United States, but he failed to snare a big player. Fish, it’s like hell.

The reason why the Mavericks couldn't catch big fish in the free market is because after failing to pursue superstars like Kidd, their goals shifted to the big men they lacked in the lineup.

Last season, the Mavericks recorded 60 wins and 22 losses in the regular season, which was the same record as the first-ranked Spurs. However, they were ranked third in the Western Conference and third in the league due to mutual fighting and the Southwest Division minor league tactics loss to the Spurs.

In the playoffs, the Mavericks reached the Western Conference Finals and competed with the Spurs, the championship team that year, for 6 games before losing 2-4.

In that round of the Western Conference Finals series, Nowitzki performed very bravely, scoring 25.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.3 blocks. As far as individuals are concerned, he is really capable.

But comparison only hurts. Nowitzki is not enough in front of Duncan.

邓肯场均砍下28分16.7篮板5.8助攻3封盖的神级数据，更为致命的是邓肯命中率为57%，诺维茨基只有43%，效率甩诺维茨基九条街。

That's it, it's just offensive data, not defensive.

You know, Duncan's defense is at the league's ceiling level, and Nowitzki's defense is too soft, but only at an average level.

While the Mavericks have the Three Musketeers, they also have absolute strength on the bench, but Duncan only brings the Yaodao, Wu Sheng and French sports car who just entered the league, plus Bowen who can't attack, and the Spurs legend who is entering the end of his career. David Robinson stunned the Mavericks led by Nowitzki.

Since there is no way to steal Kidd, use a richer star war, with me as the main player, and use hard power to reduce the dimension to attack the Spurs, then we can only start by targeting Duncan and recruit another All-Star level big man. Have a wheel battle with Duncan and defeat the stronger with more.

Mourning was strong enough, but chose to hang in the Eastern Theater District. Malone felt that O'Neal's thigh was thicker, so he chose the Lakers. Brad Miller was versatile enough, but unwilling to play support. He went to the Kings to play the core tactical position.

No way, the free market can't solve it, so let's start with trading.

Kenyon Martin wants to leave the Nets, but Martin is still in a rookie contract with no automatic rights. He can leave. The Nets want to tie up with the high-paid Mutombo and Grant of the Heat. The subsequent contract is too big and cannot be grasped. , Rasheed Wallace's contract year, the annual salary is 1500 million level...

The Mavericks made a list of untradeable players early on. Among them, Dallas has three guns at the forefront, and they will not dismantle any of them. It is still too difficult to get a top-notch insider who is willing to be a supporting player.

The Mavericks ultimately had no choice but to choose a big man who was not a big man and had a single function.

For example: Antuan Jamison is 2 meters tall and 03 meters in shoes. He can score and occasionally grab five or six boards.

“With the three Dallas Musketeers, myself and LaFrentz, it’s going to be an incredible starting lineup.

Offensively, such a lineup is simply a nightmare for opponents. "

Jamison told a San Francisco Chronicle reporter with a smile.

On August 8, the Mavericks' money-making ability still showed its effect.

They sent Van Exel, center Evan Eschmeyer, shooting guard Avery Johnson and forward Pu'opaye Jones, and acquired Antawn Jamison, forward Danny Fortson and Chris Mir from the Warriors. Si and defender Jerry Welsh.

为了得到贾米森，小牛队吞下了丹尼福特森4年2200万的合同，没受伤之前，身高2米01的福特森有过6场场均16篮板16.6分的超级表现。

However, after being injured and getting a contract, his performance plummeted. He only played 17 games last season, averaging 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 points per game. He was a rebounding maniac and could no longer grab the ball.

There is also Chris Mills, who has an annual salary of 600 million a year and can score 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds.

不过，贾米森场均能轰22分7篮板2助攻，加上诺维茨基25分9.9篮板3助攻，芬利19分6篮板3助攻，纳什17.7分7.2助攻2.9助攻，以及能拿9分4.8篮板的98年探花郞里夫拉弗伦茨，小牛队这是组成了另一支梦之队啊！
In the 98 generation, Jamison, Nowitzki and LaFrentz formed a team. In terms of offensive firepower, they could compete with the Heat's Big Three of the 03 platinum generation.

After all, at his peak, LaFrentz averaged 15 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. If he didn't get injured, he could still improve, and his offensive ability was not much worse than Bosh.

Now that these five people are on the same team, their offensive firepower is simply terrifying.

However, in order to maximize their offensive attributes, the Mavericks gave up Laga Bell, the gateway to perimeter defense.

Adrian Griffin, the team's steal leader, was also taken away by the Rockets to assist Yao Ming.

Anyway, with the offensive attributes at full level, Li Lun is an unsolvable existence, and he still has to defend Der?
At this point, with a fantasy offensive quintet of starting lineups, a coaching staff that is also the front office, the remaining goal is to rebuild their second unit as cap space allows.

芬利1328万+诺维茨基1133万+贾米森1133万+拉弗伦茨818万和纳什的575万，也就刚刚5000万，只看首发五虎，小牛队还是有很大的操作空间。

After all, Nash's contract is too premium.

However, Tariq Wahad’s annual salary is 619 million, and he is injured and unable to play. Chris Meeks’ 600 million and Nick Fordson’s 543 million are all garbage contracts. Add in Bradley’s 350 million. There is also Eton Donajera's 343 million. The Mavericks' second lineup occupies nearly 2500 million of space. No one can play, but it gives them a huge headache.

Nelson and his son chose to seek transactions to further optimize the player lineup structure. At the same time, they could only focus on the training of rookies and young players.

The Mavericks have sent out all the rookies in recent years in exchange for immediate fighting power. After all, they are all competing for the championship. What kind of rookies and young players should they train?
Now for the dream offensive starting lineup, they have scrapped the second lineup, which can be called a bench gangster. They have no choice but to hope that the third lineup can bring surprises.

What they value most is naturally the first-round pick Josh Howard. As the MVP of the ACC League, Josh Howard is as ugly as ever, but he did not disappoint them. In college, he averaged 20 points per game, and he was able to do so in the summer league. He averaged 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. While leading the team to the championship, he was also elected as the MVP.

Good guys, they have performed at the MVP level every time they go there. If they miss this time, they will make a lot of money.

The MVP, who spent 4 years in college, represents plug-and-play ability. Moreover, although Josh Howard is a first-rounder, his standard contract is not large. A four-year contract of 4 million is enough. It is still a four-year child labor contract, and he is a talent with both offense and defense. This is double refreshing and simply wonderful.

The second surprise is Marquis Daniels. Although he was undrafted, he performed well in the summer league. He averaged 18.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He is a defender who can organize. He can be signed with an annual salary of only 37 yuan a year. The contract is still restricted in the second year. The Mavericks have the opportunity to match the offers of other teams in advance. The key is that they picked it up without even using the lottery. Half of the salary is non-guaranteed. If it cannot be paid, it can be waived at any time.

Qin Yang, a second-round pick, averaged 20 points, 11.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game in the summer league. He performed very well. Just looking at the data, he was neck-and-neck with Josh Howard. The Mavericks bet on a second-round player and it was a completely correct bet.

Originally, the selection of Tan Yang would have been a big surprise, but the agent Tan Yang signed was very difficult to deal with. They had just successfully executed Arenas' super-large contract.

As a second-round pick in 01, Arenas averaged 82 points, 18.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 6.3 games during his sophomore year. He is a talented player who can score, organize, and is only 21 years old. He is an absolute superstar. seedling.

Major teams in the league competed for bids. The Wizards made an offer for a super-large contract of US$5 million over five years. Arenas only played for two years. The Warriors did not have the Bird Rights and could only use the Bird clause to sign the contract. The Wizards The contract offered has a starting salary of US$5122 million, and the Warriors' highest offer is only US$850 million. There is no salary space to match. They can only watch the Wizards poach Arenas, the superstar seed they have cultivated, without even a hair. Leave it to the Warriors.

Tan Yang is 19 years old. He can score and organize, but he is just a bit less talented. He may not be destined to be a superstar.

But it was always a hidden danger, especially since Tan Yang also put forward conditions.

……

The first year, $44.

The second year, $58.

The Dallas management will naturally not accept the conditions of a second-round pick. If they compromise, it will be difficult to manage in the future.

Tan Yang didn't care. Since he couldn't get what he wanted at the negotiation table, he could only fight for it on the court.

"Shashasha~~"

After signing his name on the regular 1+1 contract, Tan Yang became a member of the Mavericks.

44+58=102. On paper, Tan Yang is already a millionaire.

However, if half of the real income is left, I will probably burn incense and worship Buddha.

After signing the contract, Qin Yang found a place to live close to the American Airlines Center. It was impossible to buy it, so he could only make do with renting.

Sure enough, without an annual salary of tens of millions, it is really impossible to support a family.

The truth is often not believed and treated as a joke.

In order to own his own house as soon as possible and to achieve financial and fruitful freedom, Tan Yang can only continue to train hard and improve his strength.

"Reverse growth progress bar: 61. (10/11 season template)"

Tan Yang scanned the system page and shook his head.

“Almost three months have passed since the last upgrade, and the reverse growth progress is only 61, which is too slow.

Tomorrow is the training camp joint training. I hope to increase the training intensity and speed up the progress of reverse growth.

Just by practicing alone and doing regular training and competitions, I can rank first in Jinmen in terms of time..." He said.

Time flies, it’s mid-September in the blink of an eye, and the new season is getting closer.

The Mavericks have made drastic changes to their lineup in the summer. In addition to the core players, they have almost completely changed their appearance. Since the goal is to hit the championship, it is natural to return to training in advance to get used to the new lineup and enhance the team's competitiveness.

Nelson's crazy science "experiment" is about to begin.

For the 03-04 season, the 18-man roster for the Dallas Mavericks training camp has been released.

Centers: Reeve LaFrentz, Sean Bradley, Mamado Ndiaye.

Power forward: Dirk Nowitzki, Antawn Jamison, Nick Fordson, Mark Strickland.

Small forwards: Josh Howard, Edon Donajera, Walter Williams, Chris Milton.

Shooting Guards: Michael Finley, Tariq Wahad, Marques Daniels, Jeri Vershko.

Point guards: Steve Nash, Travis Best, Qin Yang.

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(End of this chapter)