Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 244 [Dream team invitation, trade before the draft! 】

During the NBA Finals, Hayes became famous in the film and television circles.

In the North American box office battle held last weekend, two newly released films defeated many popular old works and became the biggest winners in the box office battle.The two new films, "Kung Fu Panda," voiced by Hayes, and comedy "Don't Mess With Zohan," starring Adam Sandler, have hit the box office with a stunning $6000 million debut The top spot on the list, the latter ranked runner-up with a good box office of 4000 million US dollars.

Hayes thus gained a new nickname - "Kung Fu Panda"!
Pandas are also cats, and Hayes happens to be a national treasure in the NBA. This name spread all over the United States at once.Bobcats executives even prepared to replace the team mascot "Rufus" with Kung Fu Panda.Rufus is a lynx with an average image and is not popular among NBA mascots.If the mascot is replaced with the wretched-looking Kung Fu Panda, it will definitely become a miracle in the NBA, and it can also show favor to Chinese fans.At present, Bobcat's executives are in contact with the crew of "Kung Fu Panda" to bid for the right to use this image. Because of Hayes, the possibility of this matter being negotiated is very high.

Hayes originally wanted to go to China after participating in the draft, but the plan is not as fast as changing.The American Basketball Association sent an invitation to Hayes, hoping that he can play for the national team and join the Dream 8 team to participate in the BJ Olympics.

Hayes also wanted an Olympic gold medal for fun, and agreed to join the national team.Anyway, I have to go back to China, and it is not a bad idea to go home after taking the gold medal.

The 12-man roster for the U.S. men’s basketball team to compete in the BJ Olympics was officially released on June 6: Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets), Chris Bosh (Raptors), Kobe Bryant (Lakers), Dwight - Howard (Magic), LeBron James (Cavaliers), Chauncey Billups (Pistons), Devin Wade (Heat), Chris Paul (Hornets), Deron Williams ( Jazz), Chuck Hayes (Bobcats), Amare Stoudemire (Suns), Ray Allen (Celtics).

At that time, this luxurious lineup will represent the US team in the Olympic men's basketball competition held in BJ in August this year.

Coaching: Duke University Hall of Fame coach Mike Susesky is the head coach of the U.S. team, assistant coaches include Syracuse University Hall of Fame coach Jim Boheim, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, and the Trail Blazers Coach Nate McMillan.

In addition to Garnett, Duncan, Iverson and other stars who refused the invitation of the national team, this dream team is full of elites.The United States has not won the championship in international competitions for too many years, they want to fight for honor!

Wade hasn't fully recovered from knee and shoulder surgery last May, and Bryant tore a ligament in his right pinky finger, but neither star is showing any signs of rest.They were looking forward to an Olympic gold medal.

Agreeing to the invitation of the national team, Hayes did not go out to travel anymore, but was recharging his energy at home, only waiting for the draft.

There is a saying in the draft: Unless you have the No. [-] pick, you will always be a passive player.

The Portland Trail Blazers are such a passive team.

The Blazers strengthened the team's inside line through mid-season trades, but they still failed to make the playoffs.Because there are many stars in this draft, the Blazers executives hope to strengthen their strength through the draft. Unfortunately, they are only No. 14. It is difficult for strong rookies to fall to this position.The Blazers had previously targeted Roy Hibbert.

Although Hibbert seems to have a bright future, no one can say what he can do in the NBA. The Blazers hope to get players who can play an immediate role.Blazers fancy, or Bobcats Gortat and Gerald - Wallace.But with the end of the lottery, it will be very difficult to trade with the Bobcats.

The Bobcats hold the No. 3 and No. 4 draft picks. They are likely to select outstanding rookies such as Mayo and Rose. Will they still be interested in Durant, who disappointed last season?Not to mention sticking Szczerbiak, even if you want to trade Durant for the third pick in the Bobcats, it is very difficult.

As the draft looms, Portland general manager Kevin Pritchard is getting impatient.Durant is a good player, but he couldn't adapt to the Blazers' offensive system.The Blazers with Roy and Aldridge have no place for Durant.The Blazers now need more inside players and good guards. Love and Mayo meet their requirements.If Durant can be traded out of the team for one of them, Pritchard believes that the strength of the team will be greatly improved.

Taking chances, Pritchard called Bobcats manager Rod Higgins.

"Hello, Kevin, remember to contact me as an old friend?" Higgins smiled.

"Rod, in February we discussed continuing to trade in the summer. I want to ask whether the Bobcats are still interested in Durant. Recently, many teams have proposed a deal to us. If the Bobcats are not interested, we will consider other options. The team," Pritchard said.It is true that some teams have proposed to want Durant, but they are all rubbish chips, and the Blazers have not considered it at all.

"We already have two high draft picks, and Durant doesn't care. I think if you choose Mayo or Beasley, the development prospects should be better than Durant. Although Durant is talented, he has always been with Ronaldo. Yi and Aldridge don't cooperate well. If the Bobcats are replaced, I'm afraid he will conflict with Hayes' positions. And Durant's defense is average, let alone Wallace, and we can't send Gortat. Yes, we have two inside players who jumped out of the contract in the summer, if we send Gortat, there will be no one inside." Rod Higgins said.He had expected that the Blazers would be impatient to make a call, and what he had to do now was to find a way to get the most benefit.The Blazers have lost the initiative in this negotiation.

Higgins has a good reason. Biedrins jumped out of the contract. Kurt Thomas became a completely free agent. The Bobcats did not intend to renew the contract of these two people. There is only one Gortat left in the pure inside line. If he is sent again, You can only rely on Marc Gasol, who has not played in the NBA, to play inside.Gasol is only a second-round rookie, and no one knows what level he is.The Bobcats couldn't take that risk.

Pritchard was momentarily at a loss for words.Bobcats do not trade without any loss, but the Blazers can't afford it.If Durant is not traded out of the team in the summer, there is a risk of rot in his hands.Moreover, this year's rookies have many people they fancy.Whether it is to choose a guard or an inside line, it can play a reinforcing role in their lineup.

After thinking for a moment, Pritchard expressed his thoughts: "Rod, if we trade your No. [-] pick with Durant, is it okay?"

"Of course not." Higgins vetoed the proposal.He said with a smile: "There are many outstanding rookies this year. We hope to select Beasley or Mayo. Durant looks far worse than these two. You are not calling it a deal, but a robbery!"

"Then if the Blazers let you choose one other than Roy and Aldridge, can you trade the No. [-] pick?" Pritchard asked again.He didn't expect Higgins to agree to the proposal just now.

"We value the No. [-] pick very much. If the trade is given to you, the original plan will be disrupted! Why are we losing money? Except for Roy and Aldridge, you don't have any players to sell. We always Can't trade Sessions back?" Higgins laughed.

"Don't you still have the No. [-] pick? If you want a guard, even without Rose and Mayo, Jerry Bayless is not bad. Durant is just not suitable for the Blazers' offensive system. He is still very promising. I hope you can think about it seriously." Pritchard's tone has become a little humble.The Blazers really hope to send Durant.

Jerry Bayless was very promising before the draft and was predicted to be in the top five. He graduated from Arizona State, with a height of 191cm and a weight of 86kg.Good at tearing apart the opponent's defense and scoring calmly, with a wide field of vision, he can be a combo guard for both PG and SG.His template is "General" Arenas, which shows how much the experts value him.

"Well, let me discuss it with other people. Is it okay to give you an answer tomorrow? Anyway, there is still time before the draft." Higgins said lightly.

"Ok."

As soon as he hung up the phone, Higgins was grinning yo, yo, yo, and chanting in his heart... Immediately contacted Jordan, D'Antoni and others, as well as Haye, who lives closest to the stadium s.

As soon as Hayes heard that the Blazers were calling, he rushed to the Time Warner Arena to participate in the discussion.

Jordan and others also arrived one after another.

D'Antoni first expressed his opinion: "Let's trade Travis Outlaw. This player is good and can enhance our bench depth. He is an underestimated player."

The outstanding performance of the Blazers, apart from the twin stars of Roy and Aldridge, has a lot to do with their substitutes. Outlaw is one of the representatives. Outlaw has nerves of steel. Last season, he contributed two lore. With an outstanding performance of 13.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, his open shots are the nirvana of the Blazers. When the opponent's powerful power forward is rampant, Outlaw can also play the power forward position to defend the opponent's scorer. In the tactical system Here, Outlaw is definitely a good card.And the three-year 3 million contract is not high.

"I don't agree with the introduction of Outlaw. Next season we have too many people at the small forward position. Wallace, Barnes, Moon, including Chuck can all play small forward, Durant is also small forward, if Outlaw is here, how much playing time will he get?" Jeff Van Gundy objected.

"I agree to trade Outlaw. Apart from him, the Blazers don't seem to have any players worth trading. Chuck, do you have any opinions?" Jordan asked with a smile.

"Guys, do you have to trade someone? I suggest swapping the No. 14 pick with the Blazers' first-round pick. They want their No. [-] pick, plus Durant. If they think it's not enough, we can send another Alone." Hayes laughed.

Everyone looked at Hayes in a daze, and suddenly realized.yes?Why not switch picks?If it weren't for the luck of the lottery, the Bobcats would have been the 13th pick, only one higher than the Blazers.If the pick is exchanged, it is almost equivalent to the Blazers giving away Durant for nothing. If the Blazers are not willing to send someone out, the Bobcats are already overcrowded, so it would be best to clean up the lineup.

"Agree!" Van Gundy was the first to raise his hand.

D'Antoni and Jordan also smiled and raised their hands.

"Good advice! I'll call now!" Higgins laughed.

(End of this chapter)