Super Lord of the Rings

After inspection, Gorbert had a shoulder injury in Christmas War and would be sidelined for two weeks. The King's inside was suddenly tight, leaving only a big man in Whiteside.

Gorbert averaged only 9 minutes last season, averaging 2.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks.

This season, he is averaging 26.4 minutes per game, stats soared to 10.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.3 blocks, becoming the hottest center in the league, is expected to win the fastest player award.

The absence of such a big man, the impact on the team is obvious, on the 27th, the King lost to the Eagles away.

Whiteside can also protect the rim and is slightly inferior to pick-and-roll. The Hawks attack is mainly a defender breakthrough, a peripheral shot, and no strong attack on the inside, just against the characteristics of the King.

After this, the king announced the layoff of Chuck Hayes.

Hayes rarely played on the team. He played 18 minutes against the Hawks and scored 2 points and 3 rebounds. The offensive end was lively, and the defensive end had little effect.

The coaching staff can be sure that he is no longer that excellent defensive inside. He moved slower, and he wasn't tall just to be a "meat shield".

Hayes couldn't prevent Jeff Green alone, and even after the pick-and-roll, Teague and Ellis couldn't break through. The Hawks also played small ball tactics this season, and sometimes Millsap came to the center.

When center Antich started, the range reached the three-point line and could open up space. When the Kings came to Amino and Carol came to power forward, Millsap could also attack. After arriving at the Eagles, he was a star of choice.

It is better to send Shanghai Jace to let Patterson play more, at least make three points, and the offense is more effective.

There are no shortage of people in each position of the King, and there is no serious injury. A position was vacated because the Pistons suddenly announced that Josh Smith was cut.

The King's management feels that the team's 4th position is the weakest, but it is not enough to defend the outside line. The power forward lacks the ability to respond. As long as Smith is dug up, this problem can be solved.

Last summer, the Pistons signed Smith for $54 million in four years. Today, his contract has 2 years left with a total value of $26 million.

Adrian Wonalovsky, a well-known reporter for "Yahoo Sports", received a news report that the Pistons will use extended terms, that is, to share Smith's remaining contract for five years, that is, to pay $5.4 million per year. As a result, the Pistons will increase their salary by $8.1 million in the next two summers.

According to league regulations, within 48 hours of Smith's layoffs, teams with salary space can claim directly, but they must take over Smith's contract in full. Of course, no team will do such a stupid thing.

After the 48-hour claim period, Smith will become a free agent and can sign with any team except the Pistons.

Stan Van Gundy, the new coach of the Pistons and the president of basketball operations, said why Smith was cut: "The team's performance did not meet expectations. In order to find the focus and direction, we need to make some changes. Now, we will give priority to training Young players, while expanding the roles of other players in the team, building the future. Smith has played in this league for 10 years, and we think that giving him freedom is the best solution. For Smith, we have great respect."

So far this season, the 29-year-old Smith has played 28 games for the Pistons, averaging 32 minutes per game, surrendering 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals. However, his field goal percentage is only 39.1% and free throws. The rate is only 46.8%.

The Pistons had 5 wins and 23 losses in their first 28 games, ranking third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference.

As a highly mobile and comprehensive power forward, Smith has no worries about leaving home. He has successively received olive branches thrown by the Clippers, Cavaliers, Kings, Mavericks and other powerful players.

The Rockets played a big affection card. Howard and Smith have been friends since high school. The two have won the AAU Amateur League together. After Smith was laid off, Howard bluntly told his old friend: "If you want to win, Houston will be a very good choice."

The Rockets chasing Smith is persevering. In 2013, the Rockets, who just had the "Morden combination", had tried many times to recruit Smith through trades, but unfortunately failed to make a trip.

After contacting Smith's agent, Petrie didn't get a reply, and he called Wang Jun again to explain the situation.

"Wang, I hope you can call and chat with Josh in person, this will make you more sincere."

Wang Jun hopes that the lineup will be stronger, of course, willing to cooperate. "No problem, what should I say? Are you willing to win the championship with him?"

Petrie smiled: "Yes, you can also promise that he will not lose a lot of playing time in the Kings, and he is willing to renew his contract next season. He has the strength, defensive experience is not Aminu, Covington these people can By contrast, the playoffs are rich in experience. I would like to praise him a few more times and I must dig him out."

Things must not be delayed. Smith is definitely not willing to miss the regular season and will make a decision as soon as possible.

Wang Jun immediately called Smith.

At the time of the Bulls, Wang Jun played four games with the Hawks in the regular season. Smith and Hinrich had been teammates for a while. They had dinner together. Although they had no friendship, they knew each other and chatted with each other.

Smith looked at the phone call from Wang Jun and answered with joy: "Hello, hello, what's up?"

"Of course, I invite you to join the King. We vacated the seats and waited for you to nod. You will definitely have a lot of performance opportunities and you can renew your contract next season." Wang Jun thought about it and added. "If you want a champion, the king is the best choice."

Smith smiled: "I wanted to say think about it, but... I am really optimistic about the king now, you are so shocked by your 101 points."

"You agreed? Welcome, come on, you will not be disappointed." Wang Jun did not expect such a smooth, his face is getting bigger and bigger.

Josh has been unable to find a touch this season. Playing with Wang Jun can get some open opportunities. The King is suitable for him.

Anyway, he won't get a high salary, so he doesn't want to turn around. If he wins this season, he will enter the free market and strive to sign a high-paying long contract, no regrets ever since.

There are a few teams that may win the championship, Spurs, Warriors, Kings, Nets.

The other three teams have star power forwards, and Josh is definitely going to be a substitute, even marginal people, there is not much room to play.

As for the rocket, UU reading www.uukansshu. It's true that he and Howard are good friends, but the Rockets can't win the championship. He thinks it's too promising.

Smith was an opinionated person. After hanging up the phone, he contacted the agent, and things were settled. The base salary joined the King.

At the joining press conference, when asked by reporters about his feelings, Smith said excitedly: "For me, this is definitely an exciting time to be able to play with Wang Jun, the strongest player and the best team player in active service. , I think we can do something special together. I hope to win the championship and I will contribute my own strength!"

This signing made the headlines. Basketball experts analyzed that after Josh joined, Patterson can mention the center position. When playing small ball tactics, the king's counterattack will be sharper and the defense will be improved.

Josh has the top-level lateral movement of No. 4, the dunk king-level bounce, is good at preventing pick-and-roll, and has excellent blocking ability. In 2010, he was selected as the second team of the best defensive lineup.

The King's strength has improved significantly, closer to the championship.

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