Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 843 The 'Sea King' is here
The All-Star Game was not intense at all, because for several consecutive seasons, Li Tianbao won the championship.

I saw that Li Tian didn't work hard in the All-Star Game. The same is true for James, Anthony and others. They are fighting for the finals and the championship no matter what.

"Curry, the rest is up to you!" After saying that, he became the hands-off shopkeeper. He also wanted to increase the exposure of Harden and Lillard.

You must know that the two of them are a backcourt duo, attacking the All-Stars together. Although they entered the All-Stars as substitutes, it is also of great benefit to them.

At the very least, the price of Kings tickets for this season can be slightly increased in the future!

"Okay, that's it. You only played 10 minutes in the first half?" Curry felt a little aggrieved and a little embarrassed at the same time. He had been trying to please him for so long and now it was all in vain.

After Li Tian and Kobe Bryant came off the court, the Western Conference went straight to a three-guard lineup. Anyway, everyone didn't have much defense, so it was just a rush.Curry, Harden and Lillard, these three are all guys with excellent three-point accuracy.

The only regret is that Harden's troubles didn't work at all in the All-Star Game. Without defense, there would be no free throws.

Just like that, under the violent bombardment of the three men, the Eastern All-Stars could no longer resist the Western Conference's offense. In order to maintain suspense, the referee called several fouls before the game could proceed to the last quarter.

Coming on the scene in the final quarter, Curry continued to work hard and scored a game-high 38 points, helping the West win the game 164:157.

In the end, Curry got his wish and won the All-Star MVP trophy. Curry was not stupid. When receiving the award, he specially gave his signature sneakers and some shots to reciprocate the favor.

After the All-Star break, the Lakers' first game was against Mosaic at home.

However, in the past few days, all teams in the league are thinking about how to conduct transactions. The purposes are different but the reasons are the same. They all want to change the team's current lineup, hoping to make the team more competitive, or to make the team more competitive next time. Season wages become more generous.

The same goes for Kupchak, who is also making operations. The team also needs changes now, especially at the center position. Kaman is really playing one game and missing one, which is more terrible than many stars taking turns.

"Hey, I wonder if you have any thoughts on trading?" Kupchak immediately dialed the number of the Warriors' general manager because Myers was poached by the Kings and the Warriors have not yet found a suitable general manager.

"Trade, do the Lakers want to give up this season and want to trade Lee? If it is to trade Lee, you can raise the chips as you please, how about it?" Although I also know that this is impossible, it is really not possible to just give up without trying hard. suitable.

"No, no, no, this is absolutely impossible. They are not for sale to us." Kupchak paused, then said his goal, "I don't know if you have any ideas about trading O'Neal, you know Kaman is constantly injured!"

This is very true. Kaman's recent injury has indeed put some pressure on the Lakers. The interior defense is a bit poor, and the offense cannot attract firepower. It is a big pressure on the Lakers' outside offense.

However, it is really hard to say whether they really want to trade O'Neal. Although the Lakers are short of centers, they really are short of centers. However, if they can really trade O'Neal, it is not impossible to support them.

"Trade O'Neal, what chips are you going to give?" Whether to trade or not, don't say anything else, it's not bad to hear it first. O'Neal (Jermaine O'Neal) is in average condition this season. If he can get the right chips back, the ball will It's not like the team can't trade.

The Warriors' starting five this season are playing pretty well, but the bench lineup is really bad. The team's bench lineup suffers from frequent injuries and still needs some reinforcements.

"Who do you want to trade?" Kupchak is not willing to talk about famous names, but everyone knows that the Lakers only have so few chips.

"If it's Danny Green, the Warriors would be willing to trade O'Neal for him, that's it." They are all old foxes.

"No, absolutely impossible. If Green is traded, Kobe and Lee will kill me together. How about Blake? I know your bench lineup lacks a point guard. Blake is definitely suitable for the Warriors!"

Kupchak feels it's time, and the Lakers really don't need Blake right now.

Let’s not talk about Kobe Bryant and Sun Yue starting. Livingston, Nick Young and Bazemore can also support the team’s defense line. If Blake is traded out, if a good forward player can be exchanged, It's not impossible.

"No problem, tell me what you want." The Warriors head coach also became serious. The Warriors really need a qualified backup point guard. Blake has performed well recently and is very suitable for the Warriors.

"Didn't I just say, O'Neal, the Lakers lack center players!" Kupchak said nonsense seriously. How could the other party believe this.

"Impossible, we will never trade O'Neal, the team needs him at the center position!" He quickly refused. Bogut is also often injured, and O'Neal needs to step in at any time.

"How about this? We want to trade and get the Thunder's backup center Adams. As you know, the Lakers are really short of center players now."

Kupchak thought about trading directly with the Thunder, but he knew that once the trade was proposed, the Thunder would not let Adams go at all, not for any other reason than because the relationship between the two teams was not that good.

"Is this player's future development limitless?" The Warriors general manager was a little skeptical. He also hoped to get a qualified backup center. O'Neal was good, but injuries really ruined him, and his playing time was extremely unstable. "We don't have the right chips, and they will definitely not agree to the exchange!" The Warriors general manager still wanted to give it a try to see if he could find out anything.

"Oh, that's a pity. Since there is no way to trade, I'd better try other teams to see if I can complete the deal. If it doesn't work, forget it!"

To say too much is to reveal too much, and Kupchak quickly prepared to end the conversation.

"No, no, no, let me try it!"

You must know that Adams is this year's rookie player, and he is also a first-round pick anyway. Although he is not a lottery pick, I don't know why those teams did not choose him in the first place.

In this way, the Thunder brought him to the Thunder through a trade after the first-round lottery pick. Because the team lacked Westbrook last season and needed to pursue regular season results, they could only reduce the training time for his training.

This is the case for many teams, which is why players with higher picks are not willing to go to strong teams, because strong teams need records and go further in the playoffs, so there will not be enough time to train rookies. It would be a waste of player talent.

At this moment, Adams was very happy looking at the record, but looking at his own data, he felt a little sad.

As a rookie, it doesn't mean that you just go to a strong team. A team that suits you is the best.

The Warriors management called the Thunder general manager and began discussing the Adams trade.

In the end, after a long discussion, the Thunder agreed, but they also wanted O'Neal Jr. so that they could fill the gap left by Adams' departure. The Warriors were very embarrassed about this, but they did lack qualified point guards.

Finally, a few days before the trade deadline, the three parties reached a deal.

The Warriors sent O'Neal Jr. + Marshon Brooks + cash; the Lakers sent Sacre + Blake; the Thunder sent Adams + Thabeet.

The Warriors got Blake + Thabeet; the Lakers got Adams + Marshon Brooks + cash; the Thunder got O'Neal Jr. + Sacre.

When the deal was reached, the media's first reaction to the Lakers sending Blake was that the Lakers wanted to reduce the luxury tax.You must know that the Lakers have paid the luxury tax for many consecutive seasons. Compared with the Warriors and Thunder, their strength has been improved. The Thunder got O'Neal and got rid of Thabeet. The substitute inside strength has been improved, and Sacre can play in the regular During the game, get some rest time for the main lineup.

The Warriors also got the guard lineup they wanted to strengthen. It can be said that the three teams all get what they need, but it is not so good for the Lakers.

After all, one of the main point guards on the bench was sent away.

After sending Blake away, Kupchak was also thinking that it would be best to sign a suitable substitute striker. If he cannot sign, then he can only keep the current lineup.

Although it is a pity to send Sacre away, the team lacks a towel-waving big man, but the arrival of Adams will undoubtedly help the team's inside and increase its hardness.

"It seems I won't be playing center!" Gasol finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Adams being traded to the Lakers.

You must know that he is a player who always plays the center position at critical moments. If Kaman is injured this season, he will have to play center. For him, that is quite disliked. If he has to play center, it must be because If the Lakers want to beat the Spurs, he needs to face Duncan.

"That's not necessarily the case. Maybe I will also play center by then!"

Gasol was confused. There were already three center players on the team, so why did both of them still play center?

"It depends on who we play in the playoffs. Against different teams, our lineup will definitely have some changes, so nothing is static. Your idea is not advisable."

"Anyway, the playing time is not long, so I don't have to worry!" As he spoke, he didn't forget to look at his feet. He still had problems with his Achilles tendon, and his playing time must be limited.

"Take good care of yourself. When that guy comes to the Lakers, you will definitely feel more relaxed. Look at his tendons, and look at you, they are all soft!"

I didn't forget to pat his belly, and the flesh on his face also did a little dance.

It still looks a bit funny, but Gasol doesn't care. As long as he doesn't confront his opponent under the basket, he feels happy just thinking about it.

The current Lakers are just waiting for Adams to arrive. Even if the Lakers become a complete unit, the team will still have to consider the following schedule, how to arrange personnel rotation, how to stabilize the team's record, etc.

(End of this chapter)