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As one of the top executives of the team, Stephen naturally knew that Bennett was not indifferent to the team, but that his enthusiasm was all on how to move the team away. After all, he signed a contract with Schultz. There is an agreement that the team will not be moved, and it is not so easy to change what has fallen on paper.

But whether the team can move away, the team has to continue to operate, so what does it matter if the team can strengthen and play better? Really, although the few trading plans that Stephen knows are all small-scale, But it is very effective in making up for the current loopholes of the team.

One of the trades is to use Ridnor or Watson to exchange a tall and large point guard with a certain team in the East. Both parties are more willing, and the salary is also relatively good. Stephen is most optimistic about this trade. But I don't know why it's almost done, but it still hasn't been completed in the end.

Including trading Paul Gasol with the Grizzlies, the Sonics also have this idea. They have proposed to use the expiring contracts of Wilcox, Robert Swift and others. They also have draft picks and trade with the Grizzlies Pau Gasol, unfortunately, was rejected by the Grizzlies.

Looking at the bargaining chips of the Lakers now, they are no better than the Sonics. Although Wilcox's contract will not expire until next year, Wilcox is at least much more useful than Kwame Brown. Yes, and only one more year can be counted as an expired contract.

The Grizzlies proposed to add Durant to the trade plan, but Presti rejected it without hesitation. Durant's potential is not mentioned, and the existing ability alone is enough to keep him. Yes, and there is no supersonic team in his position, and his personality is very suitable for the current supersonic team, so there is no need to replace him.

The Sonics' trading chips are not very good, and they are not very good at the same time, so most of the trades are swaps between role players. Without enough attractive star players, Presti will not Break up the team's existing good chemistry.

But even those small deals, in the end, none of them were completed. It seems that Bennett has made up his mind to finish the season with the current lineup. Now the Sonics are indeed a bit shorthanded. Sometimes it's not that Stephen insists on scoring, but that if he doesn't stand up, no one will stand up.

In short, with the current situation of the team, the regular season is okay, and Stephen is not optimistic about the playoffs. Even if he works hard, it is impossible to turn things around by himself. Prepare yourself for the worst, let alone the second place in the Western Conference in the regular season. After knowing the level of his teammates, Stephen even thought that he would not even make it to the playoffs.

Now it is much better than expected. Even if he goes home after the first or second round of the playoffs, Stephen has nothing to be disappointed. Anyway, with the current lineup of the team, it is the best. In the semifinals of the Western District, the possibility of reaching the finals is not high.

Stephen was thinking about the future of the team while analyzing the situation in the league. Of course, Stephen would not analyze the situation in the Eastern Conference. Thinking about that, Stephen struggled for more than an hour before falling asleep.

In the final analysis, it was the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player trophy that was placed on the bedside. Through this trophy, Stephen thought of the regular season Most Valuable Player. If he got this again, Stephen would be considered one of the Grand Slam players. members.

Players who have three most valuable player trophies, the first is the legendary superstar Willis Reid of the New York Knicks, then "Big Bird" Larry Bird and "Magic" Johnson, "Sky Hook" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Moses Malone are both the MVP of the regular season and the MVP of the Finals, including "Dream" Olajuwon who also lacks an MVP of the All-Star Game.

Then there is the most successful basketball player in history, Michael Jordan, who has won six regular season MVPs, Finals MVPs and three All-Star Game MVPs. Most of the trophies.

Then there are the two most successful inside players in the previous ten years, "Shark" O'Neal and Tim Duncan, so it is not an exaggeration for someone to call them lifelong enemies. They have all won these trophies and some more than once, so If you compare it vertically, you will know how difficult it is to complete this Grand Slam.

With so many legendary superstars, only six people have achieved this achievement over the years. If Stephen can get the most valuable player in the regular season this season, then he will be the seventh member of this Grand Slam club , and will be the youngest one.

Because when other people won all three awards, they were basically around 30 years old. Stephen suddenly lowered this record by several years. It will not be so easy for someone to break this record later. With dreams, With longing and hope for a better future, Stephen had a magnificent dream.

In the dream, I had achieved unparalleled achievements in basketball. When I retired, I had won so many trophies that I couldn’t fit in a room, and I was qualified enough to look down on anyone, so The effect caused was a sensation all over the world. Countless fans sent themselves letters to stay, enough to fill the stadium. When Stephen woke up, he couldn't help shaking his head, how could it be possible.

On the way back to the team, Carlesimo had a conversation with Stephen, the topic was the team and Stephen himself, the team is what Stephen thinks, but for Stephen, Carlesimo has another story : "Stephen, this may be the best season of your career. In modern basketball, it is impossible to average [-] points per game like Wilt Chamberlain, and it really happened. , it is not a good thing for the team where the player is."

"You also know the team's trading situation. We will not make any trades this season. Unless there is a large-scale injury, we will go to the free player market to sign. Otherwise, we will rely on the current lineup to play. By the end of the season."

"So don't think too far, there is no possibility of a championship, and it is impossible for us to maintain the current record. Now we and the Hornets are ranked first and second. On the one hand, we played well. , Secondly, other teams have not yet exerted their strength. The All-Star Game is a watershed. As other teams exert their strength, our record will inevitably decline. So this season, your task is to perform as much as you can and to win The data, honors and awards that I can get."

"Don't worry about the future of the team. No one knows the future of the team. Whether we will stay in Seattle or move to Oklahoma City is anyone's guess. So don't worry about the team. So, what about other people, just play according to your own mind, you know, you are the most talented player I have ever coached, no one can predict what your future will be like , but I believe that you will definitely have a place in the future Hall of Fame."