basketball court controller

Chapter 209 Building a Championship Team

Zhang Chen didn't expect that the other party would agree to trade him so readily. As the MVP of four consecutive championships, he was very hurt to hear such an answer.

At the same time, he also said that the Warriors have long considered trading him. He can only sigh that it is really sad to have no money to play sports.

He also called Jamison and Larry Hughes to ask about the situation. Jamison said that he was still talking there, but Larry Hughes was a little sad, saying that he might be leaving. He talks.

Larry Hughes's technical characteristics overlap somewhat with Zhang Chen's, and his shooting is not good enough. It must not be a day or two for the Warriors to choose to give up on him.

But what Zhang Chen didn't expect was that before Larry Hughes officially decided to leave, the application for his trade came, and the team asked him to consult his opinion.

New York Knicks, seeing the target of the trade, Zhang Chen also felt a little bit excited. New York is not only a big city, Zhang Xiaomeng is also there. If you go to New York, many things will be more convenient.

Before he could make a decision, the other party called and asked him to listen.

"Zhang Chen, come to my team. The lineup, style of play and even the coach are all up to you. As long as you can win the championship, everything will be fine."

The voice and tone of voice felt a little familiar. Zhang Chen was stunned for a moment, and suddenly a person came to his mind, and the expression on his face suddenly became very exciting.

The gangster-like guy I met in New York, no wonder he felt a little familiar. Now that I connected with the Knicks, I remembered that he seemed to be the owner of the Knicks, James Dolan.

Zhang Chen only glanced at the owners of many teams on the news, and it was normal that he didn't recognize them at the time.

A few days later, the NBA broke out a four-team shocking deal. The New York Knicks sent two guns Alan Houston, Latrell Sprewell, Larry Johnson's full contract and this year's second-round pick. The team sent Eddie Robinson, whose performance did not meet expectations, and this year's second-round pick. The Timberwolves sent former star guard Trier Brandon and center Rasu Nesterovich. Finals MVP Zhang Chen and backup center Adonal Foyle.

After the trade, the New York team got Zhang Chen, Trier Brandon and the Bulls' second-round pick. The Bulls got Alan Houston, and the Timberwolves got Trier Sprewell and Adonal. - Foyle, the Warriors acquired Larry Johnson, Rasu Nesterovic and Eddie Robinson.

After the transaction was completed, the New York team waived Trier Brandon, and their goal was Zhang Chen alone. The Warriors also waived Larry Johnson, so that they would not have to pay extravagantly even if they renewed Jamison with a maximum salary. The tax is paid, the Bulls got a satisfactory outside firepower partner, the high school genius second youngster, and the Timberwolves also got a ruthless outside role to help Garnett. Everyone got what they needed, except for the Warriors who were a little depressed.

The first trade this summer was so popular that it surprised the entire league. The Warriors traded Zhang Chen and was evaluated as crazy by the media, and the Knicks almost traded dual cores for Zhang Chen was considered crazy, but New York People are always stupid and have a lot of money, but this transaction is considered very shrewd.

When he came to New York, Zhang Chen received a warm welcome. Owner James Dolan led the team, head coach Don Cheney, general manager Scott Layden and other important team members dared to come over.

"Zhang, the team's summer operations will be based on your opinion, don't save money for me, money is something that needs to be spent to be happy, hahaha..." The big boss drank two glasses of wine during the meeting , and set the team's goal.

Zhang Chen saw that Don Cheney and Scott Layden looked a little unnatural, and he also had some headaches. The trust of the boss would also cause dissatisfaction among others, but this is the second time he has changed teams. Star, he is not willing to become a homeless person, so he can use his power as soon as he has it. Anyway, he is not very good at dealing with interpersonal relationships. As long as he can win, the boss is satisfied. Didn't the other party mean that in James Dolan's phone call?

"Coach Cheney and Mr. Layden, you must know that I am only pursuing victory on the court. Victory is the common interest of all of us. I hope we can have a happy cooperation." Zhang Chen's words were confident and slightly domineering.

He is the hottest star in the league, and he can have the right to speak.

In order to match Zhang Chen's style of play, the Knicks' changes this summer are not over yet. Zhang Chen also gave up his plan to take a vacation. This time he wants to build a championship team himself.

It will be the 2002 draft soon. The quality of this draft can only be said to be average, but there are a few good insiders, including the little giant Yao Ming from China. Originally, the Knicks had no idea about this draft. The Nuggets have a connection to help them pick a big man plus Marcus Camby for the opposing team's injured core McDyess.

However, since Zhang Chen is here, this transaction will not happen. Regardless of whether the general manager is angry or not, Marcus Camby was also affected by injuries in the season that just ended. Zhang Chen knows that when Camby is healthy, he can still do it. After McDyess is injured this time, his strength is gone forever. The key is that McDyess will not be able to play next season. If there is an offensive power forward, choose one. Well, the Knicks are the team with the No. [-] pick.

Originally, their No. [-] pick was to send Nene to the Nuggets. Nene is indeed good, but if it can be used immediately as a timely combat power, Amare Stoudemire is better, "Little Overlord "It was originally the No. [-] pick, and the No. [-] pick is completely enough.

There is also a second-round pick. The Knicks have lost their own, but they got the second-round pick from the Bulls. There are still some talents in this second round. Carlos Boozer, Luis Scola, Matt - Barnes, as well as the undrafted Reggie - Evans.

Zhang Chen hesitated between Carlos Boozer and Matt Barnes, and finally decided to choose Carlos Boozer, who can become a real-time combat power. It’s okay to hoard a lot of insiders, and the insiders are generally not strong. In the Eastern Conference, with him on the outside, plus enough inside, it is absolutely easy to make the playoffs.

The draft went well, and two offensive power forwards were successfully obtained. Zhang Chen also plans to suggest that the team give a basic salary or something to recruit the undrafted Reggie Evans, so there is no fear of injuries inside. .

However, the outside world generally does not know why the Knicks chose two power forwards. They have power forwards. The rumors of the trade and the news of Zhang Chen interfering with the team's operation suddenly spread all over the sky.

Zhang Chen didn't care about these things. After participating in the team's operation, he felt a sense of exhilaration playing games. Of course, this was an unspoken secret. On the surface, he was well-versed in all kinds of analysis.

It is true that Zhang Chen is not very satisfied with Kurt Thomas. He has contacted all the main players left by the Knicks by phone. Kurt Thomas was with the Knicks when Zhang Chen was still in the Heat. Very respectful, and Zhang Chen is not very satisfied with the single-defense blue-collar. When he asks for the inside line, he should either help defend well or attack well. Kurt Thomas is obviously not his type.

Since we can't negotiate, then we can make a deal. This is Zhang Chen's response. He came to the Knicks to be the No.1 team, and the team's previous mark will be completely dissipated.

Trading is a long process, and the Knicks still need to find helpers for Zhang Chen in the free market.

In the free market, the player Zhang Chen is most interested in is naturally Chauncey Billups. Billups played an All-Star guard in the playoffs last season, but the Timberwolves were unwilling to even give him a middle class. Now the big-hearted guard is seeking a mid-level long-term contract.

The Pistons are interested in this guard, but they are not willing to pay a big price. The Knicks easily won it for 6 million in 3600 years, and the last year is a player option.

For Zhang Chen, who knows Billups' strength, this feeling is really cool. He wants to give the team three more names that don't cost much in one breath.

Jim Jackson, a powerful player who only earned $79 last season, now just wants to find a team to stay in. Bruce Bowen, a member of the second team of the best defensive player, the Spurs intend to renew his contract. But they only plan to use a veteran contract or a small middle class to sign a severance contract with him, Tim Hardaway, and now the veteran only needs a veteran basic salary to take away.

Originally, Larry Hughes was also in Zhang Chen's consideration. The Warriors finally renewed Jamison's contract with a maximum salary. Larry Hughes could not get a big contract, but Larry Hughes could get it elsewhere. For a bigger contract, he is also willing to seek opportunities to become a leader, Zhang Chen can only go to other places to make ideas.

100 million won Tim Hardaway, and 83 won Jim Jackson. It’s not that these two have no other place to go. The existence of Zhang Chen made them decide to come and see if there is a chance to get the ring. In addition, Bruce Bo Wen also accepted a three-year 3 million contract.

After doing this, the Knicks can only continue to complete the lineup through transactions.

At this time, the 76ers reported that they intended to trade Mutombo, and the Knicks rushed over.

The existence of Mutombo has a certain conflict with Camby, but if you can get Mutombo, you can say that you don’t have to worry about the inside line at all, and the 76ers still have little fresh meat that has not been discovered. The Knicks Want to get Kurt Thomas out again, this is a good opportunity.

You know, the 76ers now want a power forward of the type of Kurt Thomas.

The Knicks still have some more practical players. Without Zhang Chen, they would not dare to trade like this, but now Zhang Chen is fully responsible for the operation, so they will go all out.

(End of this chapter)