If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 78 New City, New Teammates
"Kevin, we must act. This season, the two of us leading the team will definitely have a chance to hit the playoffs. If no one fails in the backcourt, it will be too embarrassing." Yi Jianyi said righteously.

Durant was also a little upset. Yi Jian made a big splash in the Olympics, but it turned out that he stayed with the team but didn't help seal the deal.

He said indignantly: "The team is so decisive in leaving Seattle, but they are reluctant to sign in. The capitalists have nothing good."

"We still need to communicate well with the team, and be tougher. If the record is good, we and the team will definitely win." Yi Jian said after thinking for a while. "Alternatively, we can also contact the players directly."

The communication between the players in summer is normal, and there may be communication during the season when the relationship is good.

Oklahoma City is a small city. Yi Jian and Durant don't have much status in the league for the time being. It must be difficult to recruit players, but young players who don't mix well are another story.

Lowry is in Memphis, which is not considered a big city. The key is that he is going to have no place now.

Lowry is a late bloomer, and he was unlucky during his rookie period.

An underdog like the Grizzlies is still willing to give young players a chance, but he was reimbursed within a few games in his rookie season.

After returning from injury in the second year, the team had already selected Conley, and he had much fewer opportunities.

This year the team chose Mayo again, and he became the third choice, leaving is almost a foregone conclusion.

After a careful exchange with Durant, Yi Jian went to the team management office to take a picture of the table.

"Sir, stop thinking about next year's rookie, we can definitely make the playoffs this year."

"If we had a better lineup last season, we need a backcourt player who can help my Kevin. Lowry is definitely the most suitable player. If we don't do it, he will go to our competitor. There."

"Thinking about the situation of our back line last season, now our back line is weaker than last season, I absolutely don't agree with that."

"Sir, I want to play on a team that can win. I lost enough last season. I've never lost that much. I can't stand it!"

Yi Jian loses his temper, what should the team do? The team can only appease him.

After all, Yi Jian has strength and huge commercial value. To be honest, the team is already benefiting.

In addition, Dan Feigen kept threatening the Thunder openly and secretly. If Yi Jian's little request could not be met, then Yi Jian would be sent to a suitable team.

It is normal for players to pursue a better lineup and have conflicts with the team in the league.

But the team will consider the overall situation. Even superstars often don't just say what they say.

However, Yi Jian's requirements were not high, and he didn't want them to get all-star players.

Before the Olympics, the Thunder would indeed hesitate.

However, Yi Jian's explosive performance in the Olympic Games, he beat many star players, and his weight in the hearts of the team management has become even heavier.

As long as the players are good enough, the team will definitely be willing to spoil some, and the capitalists will become very kind in order to make money.

Therefore, the Thunder decided to negotiate more seriously with the Grizzlies.

Then, through some connections, Durant also got Lowry's contact information.

Both of them contacted Lowry. Yi Jian called and said directly, "Kyle, I want to play with you."

"We need a good guard now, and you are the best choice. You should also understand the current situation of the Grizzlies. They will definitely focus on training Conley and Mayo. I think you are a better player than them, but the Grizzlies only It depends on the age of the players, they don't take you very seriously."

To be honest, both Yi Jian and Durant called to recruit, and Lowry was a little flattered.

Although the two are only young players, they already have a great reputation in the league, and now Lowry is in a more difficult period.

The team picked a well-known guard again, which made his position awkward.

Lowry definitely wants to go to a big city and a strong team.

But he actually has no choice. A team that needs him and is willing to give him a chance is the best next home.

After communicating with Yi Jian, Lowry also asked the Grizzlies management whether he was in the team's future plans.

If the team does not pay attention to the players, there will be no chance to perform, and the contract will be greatly affected after the rookie period.

The Grizzlies would still like to see it, but the trend is definitely to develop Conley.

What they are considering now is how to pair Mayo with Conley, and whether to let Mayo play shooting guard.

Mayo is a combo guard, but he still played the No. [-] position more often in college. The Grizzlies' guard line is indeed overcrowded.

Coupled with the fact that the Thunder are more concerned about trading, the Grizzlies need first-round picks or good young players.

The Thunder were willing to give the first round before, but they were only willing to give it to the Spurs. The Spurs are so strong, the first round is definitely not good.

The Grizzlies want the Thunder's first round, and the Thunder certainly don't want to.

The Thunder's first round might be another lottery, and Lowry is not worth the price.

But the situation is a little different now. One is that Lopez performed very well in the summer league, and Yi Jian feels that he has reached the All-Star level. The team is really likely to enter the playoffs this season.

Yi Jian and Durant were arguing for each other again, and Thunder offered several trading plans.

They are willing to play the first round of the Thunder, but they must be protected by the lottery.

They gave the Grizzlies the choice, whether to have a protected first-round pick, or directly to the Spurs.

In the end, the Grizzlies chose the Thunder's protected first-round pick, and the Spurs felt that the value was too small.

So, when the teams had already started training camp, the Thunder and the Grizzlies reached a deal.

This transaction has not received much attention. The Thunder used the protected first-round pick in 2009, plus the once potential insider, but now Robert Swift, who has been half disabled due to injuries, traded for Grizzlies guard Kay. Earl Lowry.

The Thunder also gave the Grizzlies another young insider option, the Frenchman Johan Petro.

But the Grizzlies would rather scratch a half-wasted lottery ticket than choose a mediocre blue-collar insider.

For a rebuilding team, the Grizzlies are more willing to bet on talent.

At the end of September, the Thunder gathered a new lineup for the first time in the new training hall.

Yi Jian and Durant have discussed it, and the two will take turns entertaining guests to help new players integrate into the team.

It is also by the way to let them know who they are going to assist.

The rookies are also very face-saving. After all, Yi Jian and Durant have performed very well among the young people, whether they are drafted or have performed very well in the season. The rookies of the Thunder this season are either young people or soy sauce party. They have nothing to do with the two conflict.

[Season Mission: Challenger. 】

[After the start of the regular season, go all out to challenge the powerful opponents. 】

(End of this chapter)