Basketball injuries only make me stronger

Chapter 287 New Lineup
But Paul wasn't the only one the Hornets decided to leave.

Bobby Jackson and Desmond Mason both decided to leave the team.This is expected. On the one hand, both of them got the championship rings they want and can quit with satisfaction. On the other hand, the two should have left last season. They played for an extra year because of Lianfeng. This year, the team cannot give them higher salaries.

And they have proven that they are very good rotation players, and they can do a good job in the sixth man position.They can all get better contracts.

Both of them can pursue bigger contracts without any problem.

In addition, the team conducted another wave of routine cleanups, and Paul had a lot of trouble. He was not considered in the lineup for the time being, so it was temporarily confirmed.

Lian Feng became a combo guard, playing the same position as Jordan in the Bulls.The previous seasons have proved that Lian Feng can play very well with an excellent point guard, but he can also play very well without a point guard.

Next, Korver, as a shooter, has a more stable starting position.His position is at the 2nd or 3rd position, but no matter which position, his style of play has not changed significantly, and he is a pure shooter.

The next team is power forward David West, and the growing Marc Gasol and Tyson Chandler.

Therefore, judging from the lineup, the Hornets still lack a No. 2 or No. 3 player with good defensive ability.

Preferably number 3.

Lian Feng felt that he would play the 1st position, and Korver would play the 2nd position is the best configuration, because Korver can be used as a small forward to defend the ordinary 2nd position better, as long as he cooperates with a small forward with good defensive ability, it can largely make up for Korver's lack of defense.

But on the inside, as Xiaojia gradually took charge of his own... especially the wonderful performance in the Olympic Games just past, the team management also began to realize that the two centers were a bit wasteful.

The team management began to move the idea of ​​trading Tyson.

George Sheehan has found Lianfeng again for this.

George Sheehan understands that no matter who is on the team, when the team has a totem-like player, he must communicate with him.

Tyson is a very good defensive player, he can support the defensive system on his own, but as George Sheehan thinks, the team now needs to free up salary to pursue a No. 3 with good defensive ability.And Tyson's value can allow the Hornets to get better players.

Although Tyson was credited for winning the championship last year, this is a commercial league, and Lian Feng can't let people decide the team's decision-making.It's just a show of respect that the team's management asked for his opinion, but it doesn't mean that he should really regard the team as his own.

Lian Feng knew that if he really interfered with the team's plan, it would definitely not be a mature decision.Because although Tyson is important, it is far from the level of not for sale. If I use Tyson as Pippen, it will definitely be a kind of disrespect to the team.

Respect is mutual, and this team gave itself the greatest respect, so he decided to let the team worry about it.

Seeing that Lian Feng did not object, the team happily started their business operations.

Before the start of the season, the Hornets put Tyson on the shelf.Many teams have shown great interest in Tyson.But things are starting to go in a weird direction... as the Hornets trade Tyson for Marvin Williams and Zaza Pachulia.

Lian Feng had to come forward to prevent the team from reaching this stupid deal.

Although Marvin Williams can average 14 points per game, he is far from what Tyson is worth.As for Zara Pachulia, who is added to the head, as a player who is not good at playing but has a high level of uselessness, Lian Feng does not want to be a teammate with him.

Even many people don't know the Pachulian people, they have heard the famous saying: "No matter how high you jump, you will eventually fall to the ground."

George Sean didn't understand why Lian Feng objected, so he asked Lian Feng to hold a small meeting in the office.For this reason, Lian Feng had to tell a lame lie: "I hope to get someone, and I believe that guy will allow us to continue to win the championship this season!"

George Sheen immediately became interested: "Who is that lucky guy?"

Lian Feng said a name that George Sheehan hadn't even heard: "Serge Ibaka."

"Who is he?"

Ibaka is a rookie this year and was selected by the Supersonics in the 24th round. However, according to the team's arrangement, he does not directly enter the league, but stays in Spain to exercise.

If history develops as usual, Ibaka will not officially land in the NBA until next season.

Lian Feng briefly introduced Ibaka's situation to George Sheehan. The point is that the guy has enough talent to be called an inside gate, and his good movement speed and athletic ability allow him to defend the third position with a height of [-] meters.

To be honest, if there is a choice, Battier or Artest is the best answer for this lineup.But Artest had already been sent to the Rockets in July, and the Rockets with a healthy Yao Ming obviously wouldn't be interested in Tyson Chandler.

If Ibaka can be obtained, it would be a good choice.

Ibaka can play power forward, and his defensive ability will become the best guarantee for inside defense after Tyson leaves, before Xiaojia has not fully grown, and the team's lineup changes will also become more abundant.

What's more, the outside world doesn't have its own eyes.At this time, the Sonics had just experienced relocation and changed their name to the Thunder. Durant and Westbrook were about to enter history.

It just so happens that Durant and Westbrook both have rookie contracts, so the Thunder have a good hand. As long as they operate properly, they can take Tyson at will.

But Ibaka, who has not yet played in the NBA, is replaced by a super center who has proven himself in the finals. If this deal is completed, everyone will think that the Hornets are crazy.

Therefore, if the Hornets are determined to get Ibaka, it will be easy.

The problem is, anyone can see that this is a bad deal, and so can George Sheehan.

Even if the Hornets don't need Tyson very much at this time, it is definitely impossible to exchange for a rookie.George Sean was silent for a long time before he said, "Dear Lian, are you kidding me?"

Lian Feng shrugged his shoulders: "I didn't say I would use Tyson to replace Ibaka. In fact, Ibaka can be used as an addition. For example, let Tyson replace Durant or Westbrook, add Ibaka..."

George Sheehan was speechless for a moment.

Durant, I'm afraid people will only agree if they trade you.As for Westbrook, although he participated in the draft this year, he is also regarded as the core player of the team. I am afraid it will be difficult to change.

Ok……

But Lian Feng's words reminded George Sean...

"So, you really want to get Ibaka, right? If so..." George Sean lit a cigar for himself, lost in thought.

(End of this chapter)