Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 72 Buy One Get One Free
"In my original vision, the object of the trade is the Pacers and the Suns, we will get Ron Artest and Brad Miller as planned, and Jermaine O'Neal will be sent to the Suns for Sean Marion and Gilbert can stay in the team." The preseason meeting has not yet started, and Jim and Stevens who came to the meeting room early were chatting about the previous transaction.

"In that case, isn't our lineup the five two-meter players you mentioned before, who can switch defenses infinitely and play misplaced offense?" Stevens immediately imagined after hearing this trade idea. There is a lineup.

"I once discussed this idea with Mr. West, and he thought that I was still too idealistic. Because Pat Riley had talked with him in private about a similar idea, but under the existing rules, we It is impossible to completely abandon the traditional inside. For example, if we meet the Spurs or Shaq's team, relying on Marion and Ben Wallace is completely unable to stop them, and Ben's lack of independent offensive ability will be judged Unlimited zoom, our inside offense will be completely paralyzed."

Stevens listened to Jim's explanation, thoughtful.

"So Mr. West suggested that we get Kevin Garnett. On the defensive end, his height determines that he will not be completely helpless against strong insiders like Ben or Sean Marion. On the offensive end, he can do Far more than Marion."

"Shaq once complained privately that Kobe played too many singles. Can Kevin and Kobe coexist on the offensive end?" Stevens asked. Stevens saw it.

"Kevin is different from Shaq, including Tim Duncan. Although he has a good offensive ability, he is not a scoring-first player. His coping ability, comprehensiveness on both ends of the offense and defense, and strong defensive ability, In the triangle offense system, can be used as a big Scottie Pippen, he can even play the small forward position. In the case that we can't get Steve Nash, Kevin will take on the offense more Initiation point, and Kobe would be happy to play the finisher."

Jim got up and drew a simple tactic on the tactical board. It started with Garnett's high support, and Kobe got an easy shot after passing the off-ball screen.

"Shaq has unparalleled lethality in the interior, but Kevin has a longer range and better passing ability. And according to my observation, Brad Miller also has a good sense of support, we can focus on training him In terms of this ability, next season, we will have more space on the offensive end and more beautiful tactical coordination. Although Phil is on vacation during this period, he is definitely not idle, so Brad, you want to good luck."

As the coaching staff and uniform team participating in the preseason meeting came to the meeting room one after another, the new season of the Lakers officially began.

"...Whether it's Kevin Garnett or Ben Wallace, they both have strong inside defense capabilities, but if you put them against a heavy center like Shaq, it's a bit difficult. DeSagner Diop doesn't have any skills or scoring ability to speak of, but his size, weight and strength are the perfect candidate to be used as cannon fodder."

Zen master is on vacation, and Jim is introducing the characteristics of the team's new players to the coaching staff and arranging matters related to the training camp. After all, the scouting department is still directly under Jim's jurisdiction in name, and he is more familiar with the characteristics of rookies.

"Matt Barnes and Gerald Wallace can both defend from the 2nd position to the 4th position. In addition to defensive training, they need to practice some three-pointers, at least not to be released too much on the outside. Brilliant. As for Carlos Boozer and Luis Scola... I'm sorry I took the call."

Jim's phone rang. It was Kupchak.

"The Spurs rejected our offer to trade Luis Scola and Carlos Boozer for Emmanuel Ginobili. And offered to trade next year's second-round pick for Scola's signing rights."

"Of course not. There are no rookies with a 50th pick next year who are worthy of selection. As for Scola, the team currently has no place for him. Let him continue to hone in the Spanish league."

"Jim, we have to hurry up and determine the candidate for the point guard. Now the inside line is too bloated, but the backcourt is too thin." Kupchak was a little worried.

"I have already contacted Andy Miller, and there will be good news when the free market starts tomorrow."

Andy Miller is Garnett's agent, with a network all over the league and the NCAA, and many players are his clients.

Garnett was able to sign a sky-high contract, thanks to Andy Miller, and the Lakers also contacted him as soon as the deal was concluded.Garnett's contract has two years and 5320 million US dollars left, and then it will be renewed. According to the rules, Garnett can get a contract with a maximum of 6 years and 1.2 million US dollars.

Miller unceremoniously offered Garnett a maximum salary offer, while Jim readily agreed to a series of Miller's requirements. The contract will take effect in the 04-05 season, with a starting salary of only $1600 million.

Jim knows that the salary cap will usher in several major increases in the future. At that time, the sky-high contract in the previous year may become a cabbage contract in the next year, which also makes it possible to form a super galaxy battleship. Before that, he needs to make careful calculations and get the renewal nodes of the two big contracts of Kobe and Garnett well, so as to sign as many capable players as possible for the team.

For example, Ben Wallace, his previous $400 million contract was entirely to match the premium long-term contract temporarily signed by Grant Hill's deal, and with his wonderful performance, this contract has completely become a thing of the past. model of value.In today's Lakers, Ben Wallace's $400 million contract turned out to be the third highest salary after Kobe and Garnett.

The overwhelmed Blazers and Knicks, who have accumulated tens of millions of contracts and are now locked in space, are the biggest counterexamples. As the lineup ages, they will gradually withdraw from the ranks of strong teams.

Jim said that for the team to win the championship, no matter how much money is spent, and Garnett is the one who can bring more victories to the Lakers.After satisfying the request of agent Miller, Jim won the favor of Miller and Garnett.

Garnett is an emotional person. After his friend Billups announced his departure from the team, he was extremely depressed, but he did not expect that he would also be traded and left Minnesota, which he had fought for for seven years.

"Kevin, we won championships before you came to the Lakers, but with you, we will win more championships. I know you always love the Timberwolves, but sometimes, that kind of loyalty can kill you."

Thinking of what Lakers general manager Jim Buss said on the phone after the trade, Garnett regrouped and called his friend Billups at the same time.

With the opening of the free market, the Lakers immediately announced the signing information. The team used the only full middle-class exception to sign former Timberwolves point guard Chauncey Billups at a price of $5 for five years.

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　　The men's basketball team reversed Iran, and Saramu was really the pinnacle of the battle.The three-point rain in the fourth quarter was exciting to watch. Although it was only the Asian Games, it was at least more hopeful than the lifeless two years ago.

　　
　
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