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Chapter 580 Transaction Veto

Make up your mind and arrange the interview directly.

The media director Becker called ESPN team reporter Lindsay, TNT team reporter Maggio, and then the "Sarcramento Bee" reporter to conduct a small-scale interview for Su Yang in the king's training base, mainly Talk about a deal.

Lindsay asked why he chose to trade Jokic.

Su Yang first praised Jokic as a very good player, and then said: "The main problem is the interior defense. When we only have one big player on the court, the defensive efficiency is 101.4 points per 118.7 rounds. The defensive rating is [-] with bigs on the floor, which doesn't seem like much of an impact because we rank first in the league.

But entering the playoffs, such a loophole will become a breakthrough for the opponent, and we cannot take the risk of pretending to be an ostrich. "

Cousins' name was not mentioned, but everyone knows that Cousins ​​is also poor in pick-and-roll defense and screens, and his lateral movement speed is slow.

Maggio asked why it was Jokic and not someone else.

The name of Cousins ​​was also not mentioned. Su Yang communicated with the reporter in advance, although it is easy to think of Cousins.

But a little bit of face is also face.

Su Yang once again mentioned that Jokic was predicted to be the MVP, and then said: "Jokic's excellence is different from Curry, Giannis, and Cousins. He is more like LeBron and Harden. Holding the ball can allow him to lead the team better, and he can do it well in the Kings, but we can also play like last season, so in comparison, you know.

In short, Jokic went to the Pacers to grow better, and we improved the inside defense, which is beneficial to both parties. "

The Bee News reporter asked about follow-up operations.

Su Yang said: "There may be a situation in which players who have been laid off will be claimed in the future, but all trade-related operations this season have ended, we will adjust our tactical system to better play the strength of the team, and we are full of confidence in the defending championship .”

After the interview, Su Yang drank some plain water, did a few push-ups, relaxed his nerves a little, and found Brother Antetokounmpo for a detailed chat.

The two sat facing each other in the office.

"Giannis, in the past two seasons, we had you as a power forward or even a center under special circumstances. Next, for the better development of the team, we want to arrange you as a power forward for a long time. Your ball Power is related to tactics, there will not be too many changes, and the focus is still on pushing fast break and assisting defense, with the first cover of positional warfare, what do you think about this?"

After two seasons of professional training, Antetokounmpo has become very strong, his height has also increased by a large margin, and his fast-break advancement skills have also been greatly improved, especially the super-large European step change direction, as well as emergency stops and turning layups , The efficiency ranks among the best in the league.

Although the positioning and shooting have not yet reached a high level, it is perfectly fine to be a power forward. The problem is the sense of positioning.

At first, Antetokounmpo was allowed to play point forward for a period of time, then he specialized in small forwards, and then switched to power forwards. It is true that Antetokounmpo was used as a tool man. The last player of the Kings who had a similar situation was Evans. It broke.

Su Yang was worried that Brother Antetokounmpo was thinking about it.

"I would love to!"

Antetokounmpo nodded without hesitation, "I hope to help the team win the championship, and I hope to repay your guidance and the sacrifices of Thomas and other teammates. I know the line of Spiderman, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, I am very happy do that.

Anyway, I trust your decision. "

"it is good!"

The conversation went so smoothly, Su Yang was very happy, thought for a moment and then said: "I now formally promise you that after the end of the season, the team will renew your contract in advance. You have always been our long-term plan, let us hit three together." Successive crowns."

"OK!"

The two high-fived each other.

Immediately afterwards, we talked about tactical adjustments, which were mainly related to George's linkage defense. The king's striker rotation ability was greatly enhanced, and it was more mobile than when Green was there before.

There is no need to worry about gaining weight. The two strong opponents of the Western Conference playoffs, the Spurs and the Warriors, are more threatening.

After chatting with Brother Antetokounmpo, Su Yang chatted with Covington and Turner in detail one after another, promising that their ball rights and time will not be reduced.

The reason why he is so confident is that George can play off the ball and occupy less possession of the ball than Jokic.

I also talked to Grant and LaVine in detail, emphasizing that they are determined not to send them away in the transaction. They are very important to them and hope that they will keep working hard, especially Grant. , starting with 3D.

Finally, I had a detailed chat with Cousins.

As soon as Cousins ​​sat down, he put on a dejected face.

"Coach, have you considered trading me?"

Su Yang chuckled when he heard the words, and after thinking for a while, he decided to lie in good faith. The main reason was that Cousins' character was easy to cause trouble if he told the truth.

"The Pacers mentioned you in the trade and wanted to trade you alone, without even needing an additional two first-round picks. I really appreciate your low-post offense and high-post support, and even your three-point shooting ability, and I told them, I The same goes for your well-roundedness.

Moreover, you were the only superstar I had when I became king, the friendship between us is very deep..."

For lying, Su Yang has only a little self-blame.

Compared with other bosses, he seldom thinks about it from the business level. When he wanted to trade Cousins, he also had the annoyance that he might break his promise, and he only imagined that when the team's defense was difficult to reconcile and the salary space was incompatible. .

The so-called, regardless of the mind.

"Then after the end of the 17th season, the salary space can't keep Giannis, Curry, LaVine, Grant, Thomas and me at the same time. How will you choose?" Promise of.

Su Yang suddenly felt a headache, thinking that this is a bit difficult to understand.

There's only so much cap space.

But basically every player has the strength to get the maximum salary at their respective stages. At that time, Curry will occupy 30% of the space alone, and Cousins ​​is also eligible to occupy 30% of the space. Big Five model.

"I will definitely keep you, no matter the offensive and defensive needs, or the team culture, you are definitely an indispensable part of the Kings and Saskatchewan. Thomas will also stay. He sacrificed a lot for the team, as well as Curry and Giannis, others I can't guarantee that."

Su Yang didn't lie.

Since Cousins ​​was not traded for George this time, there is no need to send Cousins ​​away in the future, but it will definitely reduce the load on Cousins ​​and avoid devastating injuries such as a torn Achilles tendon. , Will also buy horse bones with thousands of dollars.

"you swear!"

Cousins ​​looked happy, but he was still a little bit unsure. After all, all the predicted MVPs were sent away.

"I swear!"

Su Yang didn't hesitate, knowing that even a slight dodge of eyes at such a moment might make Cousins ​​worry.

"Then I also promise you that when the time comes, I will cut my salary like Dirk did to help the team better maintain the winning lineup..."

When Cousins ​​said it firmly, Su Yang was a little taken aback. After all, he had seen Cousins ​​who didn't even want an annual salary of 2000 million.

Thinking about it again, I rejected 2000 million because I felt that the offer was too insulting, and taking the initiative to cut the salary is another matter.

"Then we will give you the right to deny the transaction..."

Speaking of this, it is standard to give the right to deny the transaction, and Cousins ​​does not even need to cut salary like Dirk, as long as Curry, Antetokounmpo and Thomas can be kept at the same time, that lineup is enough Guaranteed ten years of competitiveness.

George doesn't have to think about it for the time being, the contract still has a long time.

Of course, the right to deny transactions is also very powerful.

Looking at the entire NBA, except for those players who signed a one-year contract, only Kobe and other eight players have it, which is standard for superstars.

(End of this chapter)