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Chapter 307 Crazy Sterling

Su Yang started to think about it.

As far as the lineup in front of the Lakers is concerned, the main task of the point guard is to dribble the ball across the half court + drive the tactical movement + shoot three-pointers appropriately. Don’t force anything on defense. The most urgent need is to shoot three-pointers. Man pulls the space.

I don't know what's going on, Su Yang suddenly thought of Jordan Farmar, this old Lakers player seems to meet the needs...

When collecting various data of the league teams before, Su Yang noticed that Farmar performed very well in the Nets. He averaged 3.2 three-pointers per game and was able to hit 1.4 times. The shooting rate was as high as 44%. Send as many as 3.3 assists.

Although he felt a little inappropriate, Su Yang still said: "How about Jordan Farmar, an old Laker, who is familiar with our system and culture, and has a high three-point shooting percentage. Much less before."

Farmer can be described as a typical player of "Purple Gold for one day, Lakers for life". The Lakers did not give him a qualification offer after his rookie season, and chose to give up directly. However, when the Lakers were in trouble, Farmer also offered to pay 50 for a buyout fee. Join.

That is true love!
"Too expensive, we can't trade..."

Kupchak shook his head, "Famar occupies $400 million in salary space this season, and we don't have that much room to support him. In addition, I have a suggestion, can we not be so obsessed with letting point guards shoot three-pointers, can we replace them? Another way of thinking.

Your tactical system is so rich, isn't it difficult? "

Su Yang raised his eyebrows when he heard the words. This half-praise and half-excitement really touched his mind, but he also guessed that Kupchak obviously didn't want to take the initiative to get Farmar back at this time. After all, Kupchak personally Those who give up are a bit slapped in the face.

Otherwise, according to the original historical development, the Lakers sent Wharton + first-round picks, and Ramon Sessions, which was traded from the Cavaliers, occupied more salary space than Jordan Farmar, and paid for the first-round picks. Right, haven't stayed yet.

But this kind of thing is just a guess. After all, the time points are different, the pressures are different, and the choices are naturally different.

Instead, you can change your thinking. You don't have to pursue point guards to shoot three-pointers, and you can strengthen your defense and organization.

The selection criteria were relaxed, and Su Yang thought for a moment and said: "Since there is no salary space, then Jeremy Lin, the Chinese point guard who played in the Knicks' garbage time tonight, can sign with a basic salary and does not take up any salary space."

Kupchak was stunned when he heard the words, and said after a while: "I didn't mean to limit your right to speak. We are indeed tight in salary space, but we can find a way. As long as the candidates are suitable, they can help the team win the championship. You Do not misunderstand…"

"No, you misunderstood..."

Su Yang interrupted with a wave of his hand, knowing that Kupchak thought he was deliberately speaking out of anger, and specially found a point guard who was severely lacking in ability to vent his anger, of course he also underestimated Jeremy Lin's personal strength, "That guard is really useful and meets the standard of a substitute. "

Kupchak frowned slightly, obviously still not convinced. After all, the Lakers used Chinese point guard Sun Dasheng back then.

Su Yang didn't bother. After all, even D'Antoni, who is the best at training point guards, reluctantly used Jeremy Lin to try when the Knicks had no point guards available, and Anthony and others recommended him. ingrained.

"Are you sure? For a player of that level, I only need to make a few calls, but the impact on the record..."

Kupchak stopped in the middle of his words. He might feel that his statement obviously questioned Su Yang's professional ability, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

"You just go to contact..." Su Yang didn't care, "I'll take care of the follow-up matters, of course this is just my suggestion."

The implication is that other candidates for the management, such as Sessions, are also acceptable, and the decision-making power always rests with the management.

Kupchak nodded, and talked with Su Yang about strengthening the center position. He was determined to find a substitute for Bynum. The main concern was that Murphy was injured. It would be troublesome to find a suitable candidate in a hurry, and the Lakers are currently small forwards. The location is a bit crowded.

Su Yang also proposed several potential backup center candidates along the way, but compared to point guards, he has no personal preference.

After a night of rest, the Lakers played an away game on the same spot, facing back-to-back rivals in the same city against the Clippers. Blake's absence was officially confirmed before the game.

Blake played eight games as the Lakers' starter. His contribution is obvious to all, and his importance is self-evident. Many fans and commentators believe that Blake's absence will lower the Lakers' record. Some people think that Su Yang is omnipotent and can definitely solve the problem.

But the discussion among the fans hadn't turned into a heated discussion, and the Clippers owner Donald Sterling suddenly took all his attention away.

"The Lakers are only Su Yang's third choice. After he left the Thunder, he contacted our general manager and proposed that if we buy out our current coach Vinidnagro, he would join the Clippers as the head coach. He said he was very optimistic about our future.

Think about it, what does this mean?It shows that Su Yang is more optimistic about the potential of our Clippers, and the Lakers just have no choice but to choose.

Kobe is old, Andrew Bynum is embarrassing, and the Lakers' salary space is not healthy enough. Unless they can get another top ten star in the league, such as Chris Paul or Dwight Howard, they have no future.

Therefore, starting from this season, the Clippers officially began to rule Los Angeles, ready to welcome the era of the lob city! "

Sterling's remarks were broadcast through a TNT interview, and soon aroused heated discussions and various speculations in NBA circles.

Su Yang was interviewed by reporters on how he viewed those remarks, and replied generously: "We did contact the Clippers during the off-season, and we did consider the possibility of buying out coach Vinidnagro, but there is no such thing as who is first and who is the best." second…"

Su Yang's response was released, and NBA circles sparked heated discussions again.

Some people think that Su Yang is insidious and cunning, and he is an absolute hypocrite for wanting to obtain a position through such means.

Some people think that Su Yang's choice is normal, just like the team trades to acquire stronger players and cuts off players who are not strong enough. There is always competition for the head coach position. As long as the contract is followed, Vinidnagro is paid enough cost.

Su Yang didn't respond more, nor did he give additional explanations to the Lakers' management and players, and he felt ashamed.

The game starts at seven o'clock in the evening.

Fisher started the game, 32.4% and averaging 1.7 three-pointers per game, allowing Paul to help defense unscrupulously.

Kobe's offensive efficiency was greatly affected, and Bynum and Gasol did not take much advantage because of the Clippers' efforts to shrink.

The game entered the second quarter of the substitute stage. The Clippers specifically restricted the Lakers' rookie backup point guard Goodlock, which caused Goodlock to make three consecutive mistakes. However, Su Yang chose to let Goodlock continue to train on the court. no one.

After halftime, the Lakers trailed the Clippers 42 to 55, and Donald Sterling cheered wildly from the sidelines.

Immediately following the third quarter, Kobe made 10 of 7 shots and played to the extreme of his personal ability, forcibly narrowing the 9-point gap.

It's a pity that in the fourth quarter, Paul and Butler took turns defending Kobe, and the Lakers finally lost with a three-point disadvantage.

Participating in the press conference after the game, the reporter asked Su Yang again what he thought of Sterling's remarks.

Su Yang was too lazy to respond, and said directly: "We are just back to back, too much physical exertion, and the Clippers only played 8 games, we will win the next matchup, which is the day after tomorrow, please remember to watch the game then..."

After finishing the press conference, Su Yang received a call from Kupchak, saying that he was in trouble unexpectedly about trading Jeremy Lin.

　Feel sorry!Watching the VG game is delayed!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)