NBA restricted area bulldozer

Chapter 390

Early the next morning, Li Shengli rushed to the training hall. Although he has never been late for no reason since he played, there is always someone who arrives before him in the Mavericks. Today, he seems to be the penultimate one. Because coach Mota Not there either, the atmosphere in the team is quite...pleasant.

"Li, you are finally here."

"Come on, come on, there is good news!"

Kidd and Curry were a little excited, and they were also very happy with the others, but Li Shengli was stunned for a moment, "What good news, we have a deal?"

"It's not this, we were talking about it yesterday." Kidd replied.

"Yesterday, you meant Mota..."

"Yes, the management fired Mota."

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how so fast?

Li Shengli never expected that the Mavericks' management would act so quickly, and last night's post-match interview with Motta probably didn't even know about it.

In other words, the team management's decision was made temporarily, and it was even possible that the dismissal decision was made in the early hours of yesterday, and it was officially announced early this morning, quickly and without warning.

"It's not yet March, half of the regular season is played, why did you choose today?"

"Then who knows, maybe it's because there is no reinforcement plan, and it's absolutely necessary to fire a head coach to comfort you?"

"Don't talk nonsense, who is our head coach?"

"Our teaching assistant, John Gordon."

"Okay, Curry, take everyone to practice first, and I'll talk to Knight."

The news of the coaching change came suddenly, which is a good thing, but it is also necessary for Li Shengli to communicate with the management and ask about the future formation of the Mavericks. Even if there is no movement on today's deadline, we must give an accurate statement Bar.

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After a while, when he came to the team's general manager's office, Knight seemed to have guessed that Li Shengli would come.

"Oh God, Li, what do you want me to do?" Although Knight is the general manager of the Mavericks, on the one hand, a new official took office, on the other hand, Li Shengli has only been here for half a season, and his performance at this time He was very enthusiastic and invited Li Shengli to take a seat.

"Nothing, just ask about Mota."

"Oh, unfortunately, Mota has been fired by us, and John Gordon will be the head coach for the next game." Knight's tone was very regretful, but it seemed that he didn't have much for Mota.

Generally speaking, the matter of dismissing the employer's coach will be dealt with at the end of the regular season and when the team's record is not good. If you say something nice, it can be regarded as a peaceful breakup. However, dismissing the employer's coach during the season is not without precedent. It's just rare, because it means that the fired coach has completely broken up with the team.

"Did you decide yesterday?"

"No, it was this morning, our entire management unanimously passed this decision!" Knight paused and said: "Externally, the reason we declared was that Coach Motta's level during his coaching period did not meet our expectations and requirements. , As for the internal... This does not need to explain too much, I think you and everyone understand that Mota is not suitable here, and what he does is indeed not a competent head coach, unable to handle the relationship with the players , and even creating and intensifying conflicts for our team. Gordon has already explained everything to our management.”

John Gordon?

Our interim head coach?

To make a small report to the management?

Li Shengli really couldn't laugh or cry. He felt that this kind of thing was too ridiculous and funny. The assistant teacher beat the bishop's small report, and then counterattacked and turned positive.

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"Li, given our different positions, sometimes I really don't know how to express our sincerity, but in fact the construction of the team cannot be completed in a day or two, we are also working hard for it, I hope you Don't mind yesterday's post-game interview, Dallas...can be your forever home!" Knight's words came from the heart, and the so-called mind is probably the slow process of building the Mavericks lineup.

"It's okay, I can wait!" Li Shengli nodded, as long as the management has a reinforcement attitude, at least they are really doing things.

"Great, long live the understanding, I hope we can have a better record in the next game!" Knight clapped his hands to express his happiness, "To be honest, we can try our best to meet your requirements now, but it depends on the quality of the ball. Based on the team's record and the value you play, after all, no team is a charity, we should all know this, as for finding new teammates for you, we will always insist on this."

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Trading, this kind of thing can't be clapped together.

As the deadline approached, all the trade plans sought by the Mavericks were rejected by the target team. Even if they were not rejected, the price would not be acceptable to the Mavericks. Therefore, we can only expect some gains in this year's draft, and this kind of operation is more in line with The original intention of the formation of the bottom team of the Mavericks.

save money!

Rookies are definitely saving money!

The rich teams don’t bother to do this. They are all directly recruiting big-name players whose contracts have expired with high salaries, using a dollar to open the way, and skipping the training process, but the Mavericks can’t do it... The whole team tightened their belts and lived on a budget Well, every deal could hurt the bones. If a poison contract that cannot be shaken off is made, the whole team will suffer accordingly.

Spend the least money to build the strongest combat power!

This was the original dream of the Mavericks, and Li Shengli, the most cost-effective player in the league, must have made a lot of money. If O'Neal is also fat, O'Neal's No. [-] contract is bigger than Li Shengli's No. [-] contract!

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A fruitful conversation ends.

Knight's meaning has been expressed very clearly. The Mavericks really want to build a team with Li Shengli as the core. It's just that the process will not be too fast because the Mavericks are too 'poor'. Li Shengli still has to bring this imperfect lineup. continue waiting.

As for the impact of the regular season record on the future draft pick... The Mavericks' current record can impact the playoffs, but it doesn't have to be as embarrassing as Mourning was in the Timberwolves. High, but as long as it is exchanged for a tougher fourth position, there is no problem. The point is that the Hornets' first-round pick is in the hands of the Mavericks.

With Larry Johnson injured in the All-Star Game and reimbursed for the season, the Charlotte Hornets simply fell into the cesspit. In the last game, they were directly blasted by Washington, the underdog at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, and the audience exploded for 20 points.

Even if this is just a game where Larry Johnson is absent, it can be seen that...the Hornets can't stand it anymore, and one of the Eastern Conference's playoff spots will be sold, and the team that was originally expected to enter the playoffs and have a low pick It is not a loss to trade the draft picks, but after the All-Star Game, the Hornets management almost hanged themselves collectively.

Fortunately, in the original trading plan, the Hornets made it clear that this draft is the protection of the top five picks, and they have a lot of room for manipulation. At worst, they can make a bad bet that they can get the top five picks in the 95 draft and trigger the pick. Protection, wait for Larry Johnson to recover from injury and rematch, and delay until next season to deliver the draft pick.

For the Mavericks, no matter what, they still picked up another bargain.

Poor to poor, but you can't stand the luck of the poor ghost!

(End of this chapter)