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Chapter 555 Cuban is actually myself

For Guy wants to stay.

It was difficult for Su Yang to decide for a moment.

Gay was traded from the Raptors to the Kings.

In two seasons, he played a total of 141 games.

In the first season, he readily agreed to serve as a substitute. He averaged 20 points per game and shot 45% from the field. It can definitely be called excellent.

In the second season, he continued to serve as a substitute. Because Curry and others joined, the possession of the ball decreased, and his scoring average dropped to 17.2, but his shooting percentage increased to 46.3%, and his three-pointers became better. He also served as a space player many times. As a power forward, his style of play has changed.

In short, Gay performed diligently, outstandingly, and was willing to sacrifice. He did better than expected, and it can be said that he did nothing.

Fortunately, the king did not treat Guy badly.

From considering Gay to exchange for other players or draft picks, he also has tactical status. Although he is a substitute, he has played many times at critical moments and successfully reversed his previous "low-efficiency singles", "tasteless player", "unable to defend" and so on. Negative image tags.

Thinking about it carefully, Gay's stay or stay is a choice between 'friendship' and 'business', which is often staged in the alliance.

Staying is naturally a top substitute.

But even 3 million in three years will limit the subsequent renewal of Antetokounmpo and Jokic, and even the current recruitment of Durant.

"Let him wait, we're prioritizing Durant..."

Su Yang has no better way for the time being, he can only leave opportunities for each other first, and he is also willing to test Guy's free market.

It is best for Gay to get a big contract.

If you can't get it, the Kings can give a one-year short contract without getting Durant to maintain space flexibility.

Hinkie nodded, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly said, "There is one more thing. Celtics president Angie called me yesterday mainly to ask about the price of Cousins, saying that he is willing to pay a lot of chips to help us pursue Durant and Aldridge..."

Between words, Hinkie explained the benefits of trading Cousin in Angie's tone, emphasizing that the risk is minimal, but as long as he succeeds, he can pass the high draft picks in the next few years without paying or paying less luxury taxes. Under the circumstances, maintain the operation of the dynasty.

Hinkie's tone was quite excited.

Even slightly excited.

Su Yang listened and analyzed, and when Xinji finished speaking, he asked directly: "So, you agree with Angie's proposal 100%?"

Hinkie did not hesitate: "Yes, if we focus on training Jokic according to the plan, then his compatibility with Cousins ​​will be mediocre, and he will not be able to achieve the maximum cooperation through defense and offense like Green and Giannis. In the case of Green who does not renew his contract, the inside defense and even the overall defensive quality will decline, and Cousins ​​cannot make up for it equally as a power forward.

You must know that Cousins ​​is only good at low-post top defense and frame protection, and Jokic’s ability to move laterally is also poor. It will be a big trouble for us to encounter pick-and-rolls inside, so I suggest sending Cousins ​​away and looking for a Spacious defensive power forward, guaranteed defense.

The point is, we are now enjoying a lot of rookie bonuses. Giannis, LaVine, Jokic, and Covington are still on rookie contracts, occupying very little salary space, and we will inevitably be unable to maintain the existing structure in 17. Sings has the highest value, and in our offensive and defensive system, the substitutability is also the highest, and the pressure of public opinion facing the transaction will be the least.

The fact is before our eyes, in the playoffs against the Rockets and Thunder, we barely used Cousins. "

Xin Ji finished speaking and looked at Su Yang.

The two fell silent.

Hinkie waited for an answer.

Su Yang continued to think, knowing that what Hinkie said was 99% correct. Last season, the Kings won 73 regular seasons and all the playoffs. The first-ever offensive efficiency naturally helped a lot, but it was the letter that played the decisive role. Brother and Green both defended.

Antetokounmpo and Green's assisted defense, supplementary defense, and even single defense have solved the impact of many super guards and super strikers on the Kings. They often use defense to drive conversions and fast breaks. Several consecutive three-pointers smashed opponents in waves. , is really a super weapon.

Wait until the free market opens.

Green is pursuing a big contract, and Su Yang himself doesn't want to stay. The King's defense is bound to decline as Hinkie said.

If you can get Durant, it doesn't matter if you have strong firepower coverage. If you don't get Durant, you can actually play.

The compatibility of Cousins ​​and Jokic is a small problem.

But the temptation to exchange draft picks with the Celtics is too great. You can get Tatum and other players, and you can also optimize the salary space in advance, and maintain the Big Three + multiple potential rookie lineups for a long time. Just like Angie said, low risk, Maintain the dynasty at a low cost.

Even if there is no trade this time, in 17, they will face a four-choice situation of Cousins, Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Curry.

How to choose?
Curry and Antetokounmpo must stay.

It will only be a choice between Jokic and Cousins.

Regardless of emotional factors, Jokic is a better choice regardless of personal offensive and defensive strength, or tactical system fit.

Sooner or later, it is better to give it away while the value is the highest.

As a small ball market for the Kings, it is not so easy to recruit stars even though they have been doing a lot of new media promotion in the past two years. Maintaining the dynasty through the draft is a long-term solution with a high success rate and low cost. thought about it.

But if Cousins ​​is sent away.

It will make some fans who pay attention to complain, and will also get the image of a cold-blooded, dishonest, and profit-seeking boss.

"Speaking of it, this matter is the same as Durant's attempt to team up with LeBron. The biggest pressure comes from public opinion..."

Su Yang laughed at himself, feeling that he wanted to become Mark Cuban. After the Mavericks won the championship, they did not renew the contracts of Chandler, Kidd, Barea and other heroes who won the championship. The combination of the Big Three is wise and cold-blooded.

Cubana is still taking risks.

And I was almost 100% successful.

But in the final analysis, the king's lineup is too rich.

For other teams, what kind of superstars choose three out of four.

"The transaction was carried out in my name, and you declared that you didn't know about it. Although fools know that's an excuse, it can share the pressure of public opinion..." Hinkie looked resolute, and the quality of a professional general manager was fully reflected. Anyway, he served the team.

"Don't worry..."

Su Yang was completely tempted, "Angie's proposal is indeed very good, but he may only want to give us a first-round pick, and he also needs to match with a garbage contract like David Lee. He is the kind of character who never takes advantage and suffers. Prevent him from engaging in estrangement."

"I understand, I'll raise the stakes first..."

"Is there anything else to do?"

"Not yet."

"To sum it up, there are too many ideas..."

Su Yang and Xin Ji immediately sorted out the summaries together.

Plan one, successfully signed Durant, let go of Green and Gay, and then added middle-level players at the power forward position.

Option [-], did not sign Durant, pursued Matthews with all his strength, followed by mid-level players who supplemented power forward players, and could also trade Jason Thompson to make room for Gay, allowing Gay to position himself as a big player. forward.

Option three, go all out to pursue Aldridge, let Jokic play a stable substitute for one year, and wait for 16 years to greatly increase the space.

Option [-]: Convince Green to sign another one-year contract while retaining Gay to maintain the current lineup, but it is extremely difficult. Others Green desperately want to get a big contract. Why should he sign a one-year contract at the risk of injury? swan meat.

In addition to the four plans, Cousins ​​​​potentially trades independently, and if Angie's chips are high enough, he can agree.

As for the follow-up impact of trading Cousins, don't worry about it for now.

With the summaries done, Hinkie left the office and got down to business.

For the time being, Su Yang focused on training the players.

In a blink of an eye, June 26th.

Durant, LeBron, and Millsap announced their withdrawal from the contract, and Love announced in advance that he would not renew his contract with the Timberwolves.

For a while, the whole league was hotly discussed.

(End of this chapter)