basketball player

Chapter 559 Chapter 557: Not yet carved
Pascal Siakam is 2 meters tall, but has a wingspan of 06 meters.At first glance, it looks like a "poor man's version of Antetokounmpo".

At the joint trial training site half a year ago, Henson was attracted by his physical fitness.But since Henson had only one second-round pick at the time, Brogdon was the only choice.

Siakam not only looks like Antetokounmpo, but even the current situation is very similar to Antetokounmpo.

When Henson first selected Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo only had high potential, but his combat power was relatively poor, his shooting was unwatchable, and he was too thin to withstand too fierce confrontation.

The same is true of Siakam now. Although his potential is as high as A-level, his current shooting, ball-handling ability, frame protection and rebounding ability are all very mediocre.

It can be said that the current Siakam just has good conditions and athletic ability.

This is why Henson believes that Siakam's plan is very dangerous.Jokic is an almost-formed star, while Siakam is still a stone.Exactly how he will be carved, no one knows.

The data analysis module only lets Henson know that he is a good material, but in the history of the NBA, there are countless examples of good materials being wasted.

But from another perspective, Henson wants to complete the deal earlier, and also wants to start carving the rough stone of Siakam as soon as possible.

During the regular season, Henson did not ask Siakam to perform.But in the playoffs, Henson believes that with the badge effect of accelerated progress and his own efforts, Siakam will become one of his surprise soldiers!Just like Leonard when he first entered the league.

On the court, Siakam grabbed a defensive rebound and then ran all over the court. The players of the Mad Ants couldn't stop this energetic Cameroonian.

After entering the penalty area, Siakam stretched his long arms, feeling just a light leap, and completed a dunk.

"It seems that he is a bit like Antetokounmpo." Bird smiled. Although his performance in NBDL could not explain anything, he still saw some potential in Siakam.

"It can be said that it is similar, or it can be said that it is not like it. First of all, his breakthrough and finishing ability at the basket are far inferior to Antetokounmpo, and it is very likely that he will not be better than Antetokounmpo in the future. But his advantage is that his shooting touch is softer than Antetokounmpo. Not only the mid-range, if he comes to the Pacers, I will even develop his three-pointers."

Henson has long thought about Siakam's training plan to develop three-pointers for inside players, which is also Henson's favorite thing to do.

"Three-pointers? But in this game, he hardly made any shots."

"I know, but I believe he can shoot." Henson smiled. In front of the data analysis module, Henson knew exactly what a player could and couldn't do.

This game is not exciting. The NBDL game does not have too many tactics and intrigues between the coaches, but more about the competition between the players.

Siakam was targeted by many players on the Mad Ants, and they all knew that this little guy came down from the NBA.If you can beat him, it will definitely get the attention of NBA teams.

But unfortunately, Siakam didn't let anyone succeed.Whether it is offensive or defensive, Siakam is almost invincible in NBDL.

24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. After the game, Siakam's data made Henson happy.Of course, the poor Mad Ants also lost to the Raptors 12 who came from afar by 905 points.

In Henson's view, the Toronto Raptors were lucky to have such a guy picked up by the Raptors.But clearly, the Raptors don't think so.None of the rookies who are being trained by the team will be thrown into the development league to play games.

In this regard, the attitude of the Raptors is completely different from that of the Nuggets.The Nuggets think Jokic is not for sale, but the Raptors don't necessarily think Siakam is not for sale.

It should not be that difficult to trade a player who has been transferred to NBDL.

"How? His performance." After the game, Henson looked at Bird with a smile.

"Not bad, you only took one look at him during the joint tryout, and you remember him?" Bird still feels incredible about Henson's ability to judge, even after they have worked together for so many years.

"If I say that I just look at a player based on intuition, would you believe it? Well, don't ink it. I will let the scouts follow the Raptors 905 team. After I read Siakam's latest scouting report, we will start to trade!"

On the court, Siakam looked up at the luxury box.For some reason, he always felt that his fate was about to change.

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January 2017, 1, New Year's Day.As a Chinese in his previous life, Henson actually attached great importance to New Year's Day.But this year, very unfortunately. On January 1st, the Pacers had a game to play.

Orlando Magic, 15 wins and 19 losses. Without Oladipo, it can be said that the Magic have lost their potential.So now, the Magic is a completely vulnerable opponent for the Pacers.

Under Henson's command and rotation, six Pacers scored in double figures.It can be said that as long as players have the opportunity to play, they can get performance opportunities.

Among them, Brogdon, who played off the bench, scored 18 points on Augustin.People say that this second-round pick will have a chance to compete for this year's Rookie of the Year award.Another low-ranking rookie will turn decay into magic in the hands of Henson.

117 to 104, the Pacers won very easily at home.Brogdon's performance and the final result of the game made the media blow Henson into the sky.

But behind this series of good things, Henson still saw some disadvantages.For example, in today's game, they let former Thunder player Serge Ibaka score 17 points.

17 points, 5 of 0 three-pointers.It seems that Ibaka's performance today does not seem to be good.That's because Ibaka couldn't perform well when facing Antetokounmpo.

But of the 17 points, 12 were scored on Frye and Kevon Rooney.Once again, the problem of the Pacers' lack of backup at the fourth position was exposed.

It's just that the strength gap between the Magic and the Pacers is too great, so even if the Magic seizes this shortcoming, they still can't change the fact of failure.

That night, in Los Angeles, the Raptors also ended their game.

In this battle with the Lakers, Kyle Lowry ushered in a big explosion.He scored 41 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, including 7 of 6 three-pointers!Lakers prospect D'Angelo Russell was beaten like a fool, and everyone in Toronto reveled in the joy of a magical night.

Among them, of course, also includes Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri.

Trading Rudy Gay and keeping the "garbage brothers" Kyle Lowry and DeRozan is undoubtedly the most correct decision of Ujiri.Before Henson came back, the Raptors were undoubtedly the strongest force after the Cavaliers.

"Damn Los Angeles people, now let you taste the feeling of being slaughtered!" Ujiri looked at the TV and smiled gloatingly.

How proud the Los Angeles Lakers were in the Kobe era.Among them, Kobe scored 81 points against the Raptors, which is a shame in the history of the Raptors.

But now, aren't those self-important guys also being rubbed on the ground by the Toronto Raptors?
Ujiri was in a good mood, and he decided to let the team hype the miracle of Lowry's 41 points in a single game tonight.Just as he was about to call the advertising department, his phone rang suddenly.

"Henson Joe? You're not here to congratulate me, are you?" Ujiri became alert when he saw Henson's call.

"To be honest, I didn't come to congratulate you. Although Lowry played a good game today, it has nothing to do with me. I called to discuss cooperation with you." Henson actually deliberately called while Ujiri was in a good mood.

"Talking about cooperation? Don't be ridiculous. You and I are likely to become direct competitors in the playoffs. Therefore, it should be difficult for us to reach any cooperation. Even if you want to trade players, I will not trade them to you." Ujiri cut to the point, he would rather make a deal with a Western team.

"Don't draw conclusions so early, I won't play your main player's idea. I'm just interested in a player who was sent to the Development League by you."

Hearing what Henson said, Ujiri relaxed his vigilance.

After all, how many people would care about a Development League player on this night when Lowry's stars shined?

Henson not only called the timeout well, but even the timing of the transaction was just right.

(End of this chapter)