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Chapter 384 Crazy Downsizing
The Magic's winning streak continues.

But they injured Duncan in the No. 30 five-game game against the Hornets, and the team doctor is expected to miss two weeks.

In the No.30 six games, Kobe was also banned because of the flu.

In the No.30 nine games against the Celtics, DeWeese stepped on Mashburn's foot when he made a breakthrough layup and landed for the first time, and was carried directly into the locker room.

Although the team doctor's examination was just an ordinary sprain, D'Antoni resolutely refused to let Davis continue to play just in case.

In the end, the Magic, lacking three absolute main players, finally ushered in their first loss of the season in the face of the unstoppable O'Neal.

O'Neal scored 44 points and 16 rebounds under Garnett's defense, shooting 60% from the field.

Kidd also recorded his fifth triple-double of the season without Davis, with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists.

Although D'Antoni said after the game that Davis' injury was not serious, in the second game just in case, D'Antoni didn't even put Davis' name on the playing list.

Davis could only sit on the bench in a formal suit, and flirted with Anna for the whole game. . . .

The audience on the sidelines said bluntly, isn't this tricking the dog into killing it? . .

But without Davis, the Magic still easily defeated the Western powerhouse Portland Trail Blazers at home.

The eyes of Davis in the audience have been lingering on the cute little bald head on the Blazers bench.

Jermaine O'Neal.

This talented high school student who entered the league at the age of 17, like Kobe, had a very rough start in his career in his previous life. He sat on the bench for several years in the Trail Blazers before he got the starting position.

But in the early years of the 21st century, O'Neal was undoubtedly the league's super center.

The perennial 20+10 center is very rare even in the 90s.

However, under the observation of Davis, the current Jr. O'Neal is just a marginal player with an ability value of only 76, and there is still a long way to go before he grows into a real O'Neal.

However, under the ripening of the system, DeWeese feels that it may not take two years, and only one opportunity is needed for O'Neal to bloom his own light.

In this game, Iverson scored a game-high 33 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists. Although his shooting percentage was only a little over 40%, he scored 16 free throws and made 14 of them.

Garnett scored a quasi-triple-double of 18 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 blocks.

Halfway through the season, the Magic have only lost one game.

It looks like their record will go straight to 70 wins this season.

However, man is not as good as God. After Kobe returned to the team for training, the flu repeated again. This time, except for Duncan and Davis who were recovering from their injuries, and Nasr, Baker, Big Ben, and Cole who did not participate in the training game, the rest of the Magic were all recruited.

Oh, no, because Klein was produced by the system, he was not affected by Kobe.

This is great. The magic team, which was originally strong and strong, suddenly fell into a situation where no one was available.

But the only good news is that there will be no games in the league for the next three days.

And three days later, the team doctor predicted that Duncan and Davis could play the game.

But this is only available for 6 people. . . .

D'Antoni greyed his hair.

He specially held a meeting of the entire coaching staff, including Javi, Anna Bird, McHale, Thomas, Johnson and others.

Davis also accompanied the entire coaching staff to have a headache.

It's not that the free market can't sign people, but this is an ordinary flu, and signing people is meaningless. As long as the players recover from their illness, these people signed will be useless immediately.

DeWeese listened to the members of the coaching staff express their opinions, and fell asleep beside him.

Ana pokes Davis.

"Michael, everyone is looking at you."

Davis looked up suddenly to find that the others were looking at him.

"Michael, do you have any good ideas? I think you have a well-thought-out look." D'Antoni looked at Davis.

Davis scratched his head.

"The problem we have to solve now is how to make up the minimum number of eight players."

The others nodded.

"Even though Irwin doesn't play much games now, he can still play, so there are seven of them, right?"

The others continued to nod.

Where else can I find one?Davis looked around, and suddenly a bold idea emerged.

"I have a proposal, Larry, Kevin, Isiah, can you still play the ball?"

The others nodded again, and were suddenly stunned collectively.

A table of people looked at me and I looked at you, looking at each other, not knowing whether to say Davis's proposal was a genius or a fool.

There was a silence in the meeting room.

Johnson first indicated that he has no problem, because he was originally a member of the Magic team, but it is not yet time for him to play, and his real stage is still in the playoffs.

Bird subconsciously wanted to refuse, but when he saw Johnson's appearance, he raised his hand unexpectedly.

Bird was the earliest member of the magic team's coaching staff except Johnson to retire. Although he could still play well in the year he retired, his serious back injury forced him to announce his retirement in advance.

But after Bird retired, he just didn't have systematic training. He maintained his figure very well, and his back injury was completely healed.

After raising his hand, Bird suddenly felt that it would be no problem to let himself play for a few minutes.

When McHale saw his good friend raised his hand, he also raised his hand subconsciously.

Well, seeing the other three people raised their hands, Thomas was embarrassed to pretend to be cold, and he also signaled that he could play.

Davis happily stood up from his seat.

"OK, the problem is solved. The minimum list of eight people has been determined, and there are even ten people. Now, let's sign a short ten-day contract."

Two hours later, Bird, McHale and Thomas were still in the dark when they signed the hastily drafted [-]-day contract.

They never imagined that two hours ago they were still discussing how to make up the lineup, and now they became a member of this "make up".

And just like that, the Magic suddenly had one of the most luxurious rosters in history, bar none.

But this most luxurious can only be placed ten years ago. . . .

The three of Bird put on training clothes and stood on the court, feeling the touch of the ball in their hands.

Although I didn't take less balls during training, the meaning at that time was completely different from what it is now.

On the second day, DeWeese, who was ready to play, began to train crazily on the training ground with several old guys.

During these three days, the physical conditions of the three veterans must be adjusted to the minimum state where they can play, not asking how long they can play, as long as they can play. . .

(End of this chapter)