I didn't want to fly away

Chapter 75 Trading Iverson? (third change)

The Grizzlies' sudden internal turmoil broke Lu Yi's plan to attack outside singles and sharpen his unreasonable selection of strong shots.

Although Iverson was no longer in the Grizzlies' plan, the Grizzlies had a poor record at the beginning of the season, and they were brutally abused by the Lakers yesterday, so they were behind in this game.

On the scene, there was no way for Lu Yi to solve this point. Off the scene, Iverson suddenly messed up the atmosphere in the locker room. When the various factors merged together, the Grizzlies players suddenly lost their interest in playing.

However, this is a good thing for the Clippers.

No, maybe more than a good thing.

With the Grizzlies' defense lax, Lu Yi's scoring data rose rapidly. After 7 minutes in the second quarter, his scoring reached 21 points.

Considering that the point difference between the two teams had reached 14 points, Dunleavy replaced Lu Yi for a rest.

It was not until more than 4 minutes into the third quarter that Lu Yi was replaced again. After Lu Yi played for another 4 minutes and his personal scoring data reached 32 points, Lu Yi was replaced.

The fourth quarter has been reduced to garbage time. Considering the back-to-back schedule, Dunleavy will naturally not consume too much Lu Yi and continue to send Lu Yi to play.

The game time was over. Although the process was a bit unexpected, the result still did not deviate from Dunleavy's expectations.

The Clippers continued to defeat tank teams like the Grizzlies, and accumulated another victory in the regular season.

The Clippers' ranking in the Western Conference has also risen slightly, continuing to secure their place in the Western Conference playoffs.

The next regular season game was two days later, but after the game, Lu Yi didn't even make preparations for the post-match interview, and didn't even take a shower, so he took the initiative to find Dunleavy.

"Mr. Mike, I have a half-baked idea I'd like to discuss with you. Do you have time now?"

When Dun Levy saw that it was Lu Yi who was looking for him, he naturally said he had time even if he didn't have time.

"What's the matter, please tell me!" Dunleavy put down what he was doing, and made a gesture of listening carefully.

Lu Yi didn't hide it, and said bluntly: "Can we take advantage of Zach Randolph's trade value and trade him to the right team in exchange for the right chips?"

"Like today's opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies?"

In order to convince Dunleavy, Lu Yi continued: "I personally think that Zach Randolph has some tactics that are not suitable for the team.

I personally prefer simple, effective and quick offensive tactics.

Randolph's post-up skills are exquisite, but he's too slow and too stupid to play alone in the paint.

Many times I just stood on the outside line, unable to do anything. "

"Actually, it's enough for Chris Kaman to cooperate with me.

The team does not need tens of millions of inside players, we can spend this salary to reinforce, such as the wings.

Although Chris Kaman's return to defense is not fast, it is difficult to get involved in the fast break in the first place.

But he can get outside, not only can shoot, but he can set a screen for me.

In addition, we also have Marcus Camby and DeAndre Jordan, one with rich experience, one with great physical fitness, and enough insiders. "

Lu Yi wants to control the team by himself and become the Clippers' one-size-fits-all leader.

Now that the Clippers have a player like Randolph who has personal goals but is not bad, he is indeed a threat to Lu Yi.

Resolving Randolph, on the one hand, can solve Lu Yi's worries, on the other hand, it will also free up salary space for the team to facilitate future signings, and it will also make room for Jordan Jr.

With the current configuration of the Clippers, the inside offense is actually not very lacking.

Kaman can attack, and Thornton is also an attacking small forward. If Jordan starts the game, he will eat in the paint.

Therefore, it is unnecessary for the Clippers to spend nearly 3000 million on the inside.

Using Randolph's 400 million for two or three middle-class blue-collar players of around 500 million can improve the overall strength of the Clippers a lot.

"Tell me, who do you like, let me see if I can operate it?" Dunleavy said bluntly.

Randolph's data is not bad, and there is still some room for manipulation when trading to a small market team.

Lu Yi has taken a fancy to the Grizzlies, and this is not impossible.

Dunleavy is not only the head coach, but also the general manager of the Clippers, and if he wants to achieve results this season, it depends largely on how well Lu Yi can perform.

Anyway, the team owner is also very interested in Lu Yi's ability to sell tickets.

Therefore, no matter what Lu Yi said, Dunleavy would try his best to meet Lu Yi's needs.

"Allen Iverson, Marc Gasol, Blake Griffin, can you see it?"

Originally, Lu Yi didn't know which team to trade with, but when he learned of Iverson's situation after the game, Lu Yi seemed to have opened up all the strange meridians at once, and he thought it through thoroughly.

Iverson with 300 million yuan, is this so unreasonable?

Two years ago, Iverson was still competing for the scoring title in the Nuggets!In the Pistons last year, the nominal starter was actually the sixth man, averaging 17.4 points per game

Iverson has always been synonymous with inefficiency. From the point of view of scoring efficiency, he is indeed stronger than the Los Angeles blacksmith.

But in fact, the low efficiency is based on the premise of being forced to make more shots.

Kobe is surrounded by CBA teammates, so why not Iverson?

Don't forget, Iverson is also one of the most critical outside super giants in the playoffs. Iverson's touch is really good.

Now Iverson is only 34 years old, although his physical fitness has declined, but how many people can defend Iverson's breakthrough?
Besides, Iverson's shooting, cutting off unreasonable shots, mid-range and short-range shots, is also very stable.

There is no big center these days, and Iverson went to the basket to challenge the inside line, and his 6% shooting rate is also sure.

Not to mention, Iverson and Lu Yi teamed up, so the bad shot selection before will no longer be bad.

As for Iverson's temper, Lu Yi also believes that after coming to the Clippers, it will slowly change.

Just like Howard started wandering after leaving the Lakers. When he arrived at Mosaic, he really wanted to seriously compete for the championship. It's a pity that he met Harden, who loves to play at an age.

Once the proud son of heaven, when he encounters a mid-life crisis, he will naturally fight hard before his hopes are completely shattered.

Iverson is now 34 years old, and Iverson himself knows that he is no longer at his peak.

But he can still play, but he still wants to get a championship ring, that's for sure.

If it wasn't for the Grizzlies not paying attention to him, they wouldn't be in such a stalemate with the Grizzlies now.

Just when Iverson encountered the biggest crisis in his career and his life was completely gloomy, Lu Yi offered an olive branch to Iverson, presumably Iverson would turn his prodigal son back.

It doesn't matter if Iverson doesn't accept it.

Anyway, the Clippers will try to make an offer, and the Grizzlies will listen to it.

Iverson had conflicts with the Grizzlies, and they almost never communicated with each other. The Grizzlies must deal with the contract.

At that time, Iverson is unwilling to play for the Clippers. It is also good for the Clippers to use Iverson's contract to release salary, at least they can prepare for the coming year.

As for Gasol and Griffin, it is also for future considerations.

Iverson's 350 million, Gasol's 320 million, Griffin's 450 million, and another two 300 million junk contracts, basically equalizing Randolph's contract.

For a small ball market like the Grizzlies, wasting Iverson and Griffin's 800 million contracts in one season is worse than trading a quasi-All-Star to strengthen the team.

At least Lu Yi thinks so.

However, Dunleavy commented from a professional point of view: "Allen Iverson and Marc Gasol may be fine, but the Memphis Grizzlies should not trade Blake Griffin so easily."

"Our focus this season is on hitting the playoffs, and Blake Griffin doesn't mean much to us.

If I can reach a deal intention with the Memphis Grizzlies, I will supplement it with other immediate forces.

If you have other ideas, you can tell me now.

In other respects, you can call the AI ​​first.

Earning his trust is important before making a deal.

I believe that AI's experience in the playoffs and finals will be of great help to the team. "

It may be a waste of effort to try, but you will get nothing if you don't try.

Since Lu Yi wanted to trade Randolph and wanted to play with Iverson, Dunleavy naturally chose to support and meet Lu Yi's needs as much as possible.

However, if Iverson really wants to come to the Clippers, who will be the substitute?
Davis, Lu Yi, Iverson, it is impossible to play three guards, right?
Dunleavy thought about it, this is crazy, he is not old Nelson, he would not be so absurd.

(End of this chapter)