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Chapter 345 Chapter 343: Garbage Player

"Damn it, do you know what time it is?" Bird received a call from Henson in his sleep.

On the phone, Byrd's voice was a little confused, with a hint of anger in the confusion.After all, no one wants to be woken up by a phone call at two in the morning.

"That deal I was talking to you about, I'm almost done. If the Bucks ask you for confirmation, you have to hurry. Well, now you can go to sleep, old man."

Bird shook his head, he couldn't express his temper towards a guy like Henson.You're about to get mad at him, but he has good news for you.

"So, what about Livingston? Call him? Or do you go to him in person?" Bird rubbed his eyes, trying to make himself more awake.

"Call him, I'm running out of time, the team has a game on the 23rd. Hurry up, Bird, I hear people in Cleveland are also thinking about Livingston. If Livingston becomes a Cavaliers player before the free agency deadline, it's your job, Bird."

"Don't worry brat, Bird never makes mistakes!"

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The eve of the 2013 trade deadline was as bustling as ever.Although there were no mid-term deals as heavy as Anthony and Gasol this year, the teams still made frequent minor repairs.

The Houston Rockets were the first to make a deal recently and involved the most players. The Rockets sent Patrick Patterson, Tony Douglas, Cole Aldridge and Marcus Morris, and got Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia, Tyler Honeycutt and a 2013 second-round pick from the Kings.

The deal between the Rockets and the Kings seemed to be a signal, which kicked off the trading frenzy before the trade deadline.

Subsequently, the Celtics, Heat, Raptors and other teams have operations, and each team is seizing this last chance to prepare for the playoffs.

Until the Warriors exchanged two consecutive second-round picks from the 76ers and the Eagles, there was only one hour left before the trade deadline.Everyone believes that there will be no more explosive news in this year's mid-term trade, and the chaotic battle before the trade deadline this year should almost come to an end.

However, just as the trade deadline was approaching, the league suddenly announced the approval of a buzzer trade.In fact, there are not many players involved in this transaction, and it is not considered a blockbuster transaction, but it still shocked the fans.

Because it is the defending champion Indiana Pacers who participated in this transaction!
"The Pacers sent DJ Augustin, the 2013 first-round pick, and the 2013 second-round pick to the Milwaukee Bucks for the [-] first-round pick."

A trade at the buzzer appeared in front of everyone.The moment Henson received the notification from the league, his palms were covered with sweat. He was really afraid that the deal between Hammond and the Magic would be concluded!But it seems that in order to keep Tobias Harris, Hammond chose to give up the draft pick!
After all, 13 was a small draft year, and Hammond couldn't guarantee that the players he selected this year would be better than Tobias Harris.

"Henson, are you okay?" Seeing that Hansen's face was pale, An Jiali couldn't help touching his forehead with the back of her hand.

"Of course. I'm fine, but, just a little too nervous. God, this is simply more exciting than the lore game." Henson let out a sigh of relief, the game lore failed, and he can come back in the next game.But if this deal fails, Antetokounmpo's fate does not know what will become.After the Greek kid has achieved his worth in other teams, Henson wants to own him again, but it will not be the current price.

"It's just a draft pick deal. Is there any need to be so excited? I think you and Mr. Hammond talked for a long time yesterday." An Jiali kissed Henson's forehead and ran back to the kitchen to make lunch.

Henson and An Jiali returned from Los Angeles this morning. Yesterday's charity dinner at Kobe's mansion gave Henson a lot of exposure. There are still different opinions about why he attended the banquet.

As a result, the next day, the deal was concluded.In yesterday's banquet, the general manager of the Bucks was also one of the guests.An idiot can also see that the appearance of the dinner party and the transaction is not a coincidence!

"An unpredictable transaction, the Bucks got the kind of three-point shooter they wanted. But what about the defending champions? They are almost equivalent to sending a player for nothing. The Bucks are very hopeful to enter the playoffs this season, and their first-round picks will not be too high. I really don't understand. Is Bird doing this purely for the sake of presence."

"Is the Pacers looking at another rookie? I don't think it is possible. After all, the quality of the players drafted in 13 has yet to be detected. Then why did they make this deal? I think only Henson Joe knows."

"ESPN gave the Pacers a C for this trade, and there's no doubt that no one knew what the deal was about."

The moment the transaction happened, the Pacers were pushed to the cusp.I have to admit that the Pacers' current exposure rate is really high, and trading any draft pick at will can arouse heated discussions.

During the media opening period that afternoon, the reporters finally saw the Chinese coach who had returned to the training ground and asked him some details about the deal.However, Henson just spread his hands in confusion.

"You guys go ask Bird, I went to Los Angeles to make a kung fu deal all of a sudden, and I didn't even figure out what was going on."

Henson's realistic acting skills successfully fooled the reporters.So much so that they didn't realize that a face that shouldn't be here appeared in the Bankers Life Arena today.

"If an agreement is reached, you will train on this field in the future." Bird looked at the basketball court below in the office area on the second floor, and beside him was standing a tall and thin young man.

"I heard that Coach Henson is very different." The man next to Byrd looked at Henson as if he was a little nervous.

"I guarantee my personality, Sean. Henson Joe is nothing special, he is just a simple bastard." Bird waved his hand, "Let's go, go to the office, Coach Henson will come up soon. Let's talk about the contract."

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He is stern, with a cold face that can never see joy, but reveals a trace of sorrow that has gone through life's misery.

This was the first time Henson met Sean Livingston in Bird's office, the tall guard left him with an impression.

Sean Livingston, ten years ago, this is definitely a name that everyone knows.

In the 2004 draft, he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the fourth overall pick in the first round. At that time, Livingston was called the next magician.With flexible footwork, changeable dribbling, and a wide passing vision, he is called "the worst edge player who can become an All-Star" by scouts!He was selected by the Clippers and was quickly cultivated as a cornerstone player. Needless to say, he knows what an honor this is.

Facts have proved that Livingston is indeed a player with full potential.In the third year after entering the league, he has begun to realize his talent.However, it was also the third year that completely changed Livingston's fate.

Turn the time back to the night of February 2007, 2, when the Los Angeles Clippers played against the Charlotte Bobcats at home. Only 26 minutes into the game, Livingston was injured and fell to the ground in a layup. His face was horribly painful and accompanied by bursts of heart-piercing shouts.Left knee bent sharply and then collapsed inward
Yes, he had a broken leg -- there's nothing worse for a basketball player.Because the video of this injury was too bloody and terrifying, the league even banned the entire network from broadcasting the video at that time.

After the test results came in, the situation was worse than people thought.Livingston ruptured the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments and severely sprained the medial ligament, displacing nearly all the cartilage and joints inside the knee.To put it simply, his knee was like a ball of paste, which had been stirred with a wooden spoon for about two days and two nights.

The well-known doctors at the time said this: "This may be the most serious knee injury I have seen in my 20 years of practice", "Maybe amputation is required, say goodbye to basketball."

Compared with the impact of injuries, Levin's mental state also nearly collapsed.The side effects of painkillers, coupled with such a tragic injury, made him even contemplate suicide.The doctor specifically told Livingston's friends to keep an eye on the patient at all times. On every quiet night, Livingston's good brother would sneak into his room and slowly walk to his bed to check whether his brother was still breathing.

It's just such a guy who almost lost a leg, and almost lost his life. At this time, he still has the opportunity to sign with an NBA team.

Most teams will not trust him. Since 08, Sean has started his NBA wandering career.He moved to many teams, and even left the NBA for a while. The longest time he stayed in a team was 9 months, which also included a nearly 4-month offseason. He once lived on a short contract of [-] days, and then another [-] days. Sometimes he was cut before he even figured out who his colleagues were.

He became a wandering mercenary, and the team's management never looked at him, throwing him around like garbage, because no one believed that a skinny guard with almost crippled legs and inconsistent shooting could be of any value.

But Henson believed in his worth.

What he saw in Livingston was not injuries and decadence, but amazing willpower, good court vision, excellent ability to respond to the ball, fierce defense, and an excellent back attack that did not match the No. [-] position.As Henson has always insisted on, he only cares about what a player can do and what he can bring to the team.

Are those scars from the past really that important?
As a result, Livingston also felt the specialness of this Chinese coach for the first time.

After Henson walked into Byrd's office, there was no handshake, no greetings, no nonsense, but went straight to the point.

"I need you, Sean. I need you to fight for the championship, not send you with a short contract. I must tell you that the road to the championship is extremely difficult, and not everyone can withstand this pressure. If you think you can, sign this contract and become a member of the defending champion. We will fight side by side and challenge for the greatest achievement. But if you think you can't, it's okay, go to Cleveland, take another short contract easily, and get some quick money. Then next season , and still continue to drift. The choice is yours, Sean."

Henson shrugged, and his words hit the nail on the head.

Livingston's face was still indifferent, but there was a warm current in his heart.

(End of this chapter)