Legendary star

Chapter 288 The transaction is completed
The Pacers, after two days of consideration, Meng Xu finally chose the Pacers. Although Indianapolis can only be regarded as a small city compared to New York, and the Pacers are not as rich as the Knicks, but compared The Knicks, Larry Bird and Reggie Miller came to the door in person, which made Meng Xu feel that the Pacers are more sincere, and the Pacers' team building ideas are also clearer, except that they can't spend money like the Knicks and Trail Blazers. In addition, the Pacers can satisfy all other teams that can give Meng Xu.

At the same time, after leaving the Spurs, Meng Xu didn't want to, nor would he help anyone. The Knicks now have two All-Star outsiders, Latrell Sprewell and Alan Houston. Xu's positions are all overlapping. Although the Knicks promised to build a team with Meng Xu as the core, no matter whether it is Alan Houston or Latrell Sprewell, an All-Star who is still at his peak, neither of them can play. Not a fuel-efficient lamp, especially Latrell Sprewell, nicknamed "Madman". Walk.Therefore, Meng Xu still has doubts about the sincerity of the Knicks. Meng Xu doesn't want to join the Knicks one day, and the team will have internal strife the next day.

Finally, when Meng Xu participated in this year's McDonald's summer training camp, the Pacers, Spurs and Nuggets completed a big deal involving 3 players from 6 teams. The Spurs sent Meng Xu away in a front-to-back manner. At the same time, they got the Pacers' main power forward Austin-Crow Hill, and point guard Travis-Best, and the Nuggets' sixth man Voshan-Leinard, as well as from the Pacers and The Nuggets' two first-round picks.The Pacers sent three starters, star Jaylen Rose, Austin Crohill and Travis Best, as well as the Pacers' No. 3 pick this year. , The Pacers will also get the Nuggets' backup small forward James Posey.The Nuggets sent the team's sixth man Voshan Leonard, and backup forward James Posey, as well as this year's No. 16 pick in the first round, and got the Pacers' All-Star small forward Jaylen Rose.

With Meng Xu already a free agent, even if Meng Xu signed directly with the Pacers, the Spurs would not be able to say anything, but Meng Xu insisted on signing first and then changing, which is also a surprise for the Spurs, so the Spurs are now The requirements are not high.But Larry Bird's performance can only be described as righteousness. In Bird's original words, since it is a transaction, it must be worthy of Meng Xu's worth.After Meng Xu left and Sean Elliott and Mario Elli retired, the Spurs are currently short of people in various positions on the outside. I have been looking for the top draft picks this season, but the Spurs can't pay much. It can be said that through this transaction, the Spurs got everything they need.

Originally, the Pacers were going to trade All-Star outsider Jaylen Rose, and the team's two starters Austin Croshire, Travis Best, and this year's first-round pick for Meng Xu. But because of Jaylen Rose's annual salary of tens of millions, the contracts between the two parties cannot be reciprocal, and the Spurs do not want to eat the remaining 4 years of Jaylen Rose's 5200 million big contract. After all, the Spurs now, David Robinson and Tim Duncan are both With a contract of tens of millions, Jaylen Rose's salary of $1200 million next season is higher than Duncan's.Therefore, under the mediation of Larry Bird, the two sides brought in the Nuggets who were in urgent need of change.Jaylen Rose averaged 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists per game last season. Therefore, for those who have been looking for an All-Star outside line, come to partner with Antonio McDyess to form a super combination of one inside and one outside. For the Nuggets, there is no doubt that someone sent a pillow just as they were about to doze off, especially when they only need to pay two substitutes and a first-round pick.

As for James Posey, it was Meng Xu who asked Larry Bird by name. After Meng Xu decided to join the Pacers, Larry Bird was overjoyed and asked Meng Xu to recommend a few that Meng Xu thought would be suitable for him. A player with his own style of play, after carefully looking at the Pacers' existing lineup, Meng Xu recommended James Posey to Larry Bird. James Posey has excellent defensive ability and can play from the 1st position to the 4th position. , although Posey's height is only 2 meters, James Posey is very good at defending big players. Even Nowitzki has suffered from him. At the same time, James Posey's outside shooting is also good. Last season The 03-point shooting rate also exceeded 3%, which can be said to be a very suitable player to partner with Meng Xu.

At the same time, what is certain is that in the next season, without a partner like Duncan, Meng Xu will put more energy on the offensive end. Therefore, on the defensive end, Meng Xu must have a bodyguard to take care of the opponent. The outside core is now, Reggie Miller's current physical condition is definitely not good, and the Pacers' current lineup does not have a perimeter defensive leader.Originally, Meng Xu wanted to get Szczerbiak from Larry Bird, but after looking at Reggie Miller, Meng Xu dismissed this idea. After having himself, James Posey and Reggie Miller Well, the Pacers really don't need anyone at the position of shooting guard and small forward. Even if Szczerbiak comes, he won't have much playing time, which will hurt him instead.

After deciding to join the Pacers, I don't know what He Hui said about Nike. Anyway, when Meng Xu met Pete Williams for the second time, the guy looked resentful. It is very clear that after Meng Xu rejected the Knicks, especially the New York Pacers that Meng Xu chose to join, it can be expected that Meng Xu's sneakers have basically missed the New York market. In the market of millions of pairs of sneakers, Pete Williams is in pain. The publicity and promotion work of "Odin Generation" has started now, and the reservation is accepted. You must know that the price of "Odin Generation" is a record. After Jordan and Penny, this is the only sneaker that dares to price the signature sneakers at $201. After Nike released the news that Meng Xu is going to join the Knicks, it is only in the New York area that the "Odin Generation" prediction The sales exceeded 200 pairs. Just when Nike was preparing to make persistent efforts, Meng Xu chose to join the Pacers. Nike's resentment can be imagined. This is a direct loss of hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. .

But after all, Indianapolis is also a big city with a population of nearly one million, and the population of the entire Indiana state has exceeded 600 million. Although it cannot be compared with New York, it is still a big market, and Indianapolis The consumption level in the United States is also considered to be above the middle level, and it is not a problem to sell hundreds of thousands of pairs of sneakers.Therefore, after Meng Xu decided to join the Pacers, Nike also hurriedly organized staff and went to Indiana to start the layout of the local market.

"Hi, LeBron, compared to last year, you have improved a lot." During the break in the warm-up match, Meng Xu sat down with James again. Compared with last year's young James, this year's James is obviously mature A lot, and his progress is also very obvious, and his body is stronger. Although I haven't checked James' current information, according to Meng Xu's observations in training, this year's James already has at least 80 About the strength.Unlike last year's soy sauce, James this season has also become the leader of a group as he wished, and he has played well.

"Meng, I don't think this is enough. My goal now is to challenge you." After hearing Meng Xu's praise, James said very directly. On the training ground yesterday, James had a relationship with Meng Xu. It was a one-on-one match, but the result made James very frustrated. Now James does not have the strength to challenge Meng Xu.

"Then come to Indiana to train with me this summer." Seeing James' serious expression, Meng Xu patted him on the shoulder. Ever since he was abused by James at his peak in the system, Meng Xu I have been looking forward to the little James in front of me being able to enter the league as soon as possible and accept his baptism on the court.

"Okay." James agreed without the slightest consideration. Meng Xu is now one of the most powerful outsiders in the entire league. Being able to train with Meng Xu will definitely help him a lot.

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(End of this chapter)