lakers championship

Chapter 293 God Assists

Josh Jackson's performance on the third day of the training camp was both offensive and defensive, with a positive attitude and full of confidence, which attracted the attention of managers and coaches of major teams.

On Twitter, there are more and more discussions about Josh, and he has once again become the favorite of the No. [-] pick.

On the afternoon of the 17th, WOJ broke the news: "According to reliable sources, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge and head coach Stevens met with Josh Jackson in Los Angeles. The two sides stayed in an indoor training hall for 3 hours. .Ainge, Stevens and Josh were very happy when they left."

When the news broke out, the fans immediately talked about it.

"No wonder I didn't see Josh appearing in the training camp in the morning. It turns out that his goal has been achieved."

"I heard from my cousin that Josh had sex with Tianyang and Kobe on the first day of the training camp. The Celtics chose to leave him. It was another battle between yellow and green."

"Hehe, the battle between yellow and green? I'm a Warriors fan, I almost laughed my ass off."

……

Los Angeles, Lakers training base, president's office.

Jim Buss put down his phone, "It looks like the Celtics are going to draft Josh Jackson."

Kupchak nodded, "That kid has such a high spirit that he doesn't even accept Kobe, they like this kind of player."

"Hey, in last year's draft, Angie took advantage of our weaknesses and exchanged the first round of 19 and the second round of 18. It was a robbery. This made me depressed for a long time. Fortunately, Ingram grew up fast enough. The performance is amazing enough." Jim looked displeased, "If there is a chance, I will also rob Angie once."

"Actually, it's okay. The 76ers didn't have the lions to open their mouths, otherwise we wouldn't even be able to keep Ingram." Kupchak waved his hand, "I've already contacted the Suns, and they are open, but they haven't decided yet. They are only willing to take the No. 2 pick this year, and they don't want to catch the first round of 19."

"Since they didn't refuse outright, they are just waiting and watching." Jim rubbed his chin with a confident tone, "We can wait a little longer. Anyway, in terms of average data per game in this year's playoffs, Cousins ​​deserves his name as the number one center in the league."

"I'm going to put some news out," Kupchak said. "It will put some pressure on the Suns."

"Make it look a little bit more like it, and don't look too fake." Jim emphasized, "It's best to be a championship team that lacks a center."

"do not worry."

……

In the early morning of the 18th, ESPN reporter Mark broke the news on Twitter: "According to reliable sources, the Lakers intend to trade with the Pelicans, using Cousins ​​in exchange for Buddy Hield and this year's No. 10 pick and next year's top three protections in the first round .”

The news broke out, and the fans talked again.

"The pelican has true love for Kao Shen! I will never give up until I get it!"

"Buddy can be Tianyang's backup, and then use the No. 10 pick to select a center or point guard, perfect!"

"Cousins ​​played so well and fit the Lakers system perfectly, Jim Buss is stupid?"

Just as the fans were discussing how credible the news was, WOJ Twitter updated.

"Cousins' agent, that is, his uncle, said that Los Angeles is very good, but Cousins ​​​​deserves better treatment than the fourth choice, so he is optimistic about the transaction."

As far as WOJ broke the news, except for the news about LeBron, fans almost believed it 100%.

When the news broke out, the fans exploded again.

"It seems that the Lakers are not monolithic."

"I finally know why Cousins ​​rushed to make a shot in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals!"

"The Lakers let Cousins ​​go, it is definitely a stupid choice!"

……

Arizona, the Suns training base, inside the general manager's office.

Ryan McDonagh closed the door, turned around and asked, "What do you think of the tweet just now?"

"I think it's very possible. The Lakers' starting lineup is already relatively luxurious, and now they lack a substitute. Buddy Hield can help Tianyang to a certain extent. It makes sense to select a qualified point guard at the No. 10 pick." Head coach Watson said eloquently.

"Then why do you think they want the No. 2 pick this year?" Ryan asked again.

"Naturally, I want to choose Ball. The organization and defense are very good, and he doesn't occupy the ball. It is a perfect fit for Tianyang." Watson said firmly, "Of course, if the Celtics choose Josh Jackson, then the Lakers It is possible to choose Mark Fultz, but the probability is not high, because Fultz is a ball-handling style of play, which conflicts with Tianyang."

"If possible, how about we choose Fultz?" Raven asked again.

"It's not very good. The reason is similar to that of the Lakers. Booker has already scored 70 points in a single game. Another person to distribute the ball is not conducive to Booker's further growth." Watson explained.

"If we get Cousins, is there a chance to make the playoffs?" Raven continued to ask.

"The opportunity is great, but Russell is a hidden danger. Many players have hinted to me that they don't like him." Watson shook his head. "I suggest sending him away, while he still has the value of his rookie contract."

"But which team lacks a point guard?" Raven frowned and thought.

……

In a blink of an eye, it was the night before the draft.

In the 76ers training base, owner Joshua Harris looked at the report with a livid face, "Ainge's appetite is too great, a No. 3 pick plus the first round of 18, isn't this robbery?"

Coach Blount curled his lips and complained in his heart: "When you robbed the Lakers, was it different?"

He thought so in his heart, but he said: "Be patient. We need Mark Fultz. After Simmons comes back, our lineup will be completed. At least we have the strength to hit the second round of the Eastern Conference."

Joshua was noncommittal, but started another topic, "If we don't change, will there be any surprises? I read WOJ broke the news that the Celtics really like Josh-Jackson, and Angie and Stevens flew most of them. to the United States to watch training."

Blount hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands, "If the Suns choose Fultz, then we don't even have a chance to change, and we can't take risks. Fultz is our last piece of the puzzle."

Joshua sighed, "I'll think about it again and give you an answer tomorrow."

After the words fell, he got up and left, leaving everyone in the office looking at each other in dismay.

Blount complained in his heart: "It's not easy to be traded to Tianyang, and I haven't gotten out of the psychological shadow yet. But it's also understandable that sending away the top ten in history is just to rob a draft pick... Sigh!"

……

On the morning of June 6, Tianyang, Wharton, and Kupchak boarded the plane to New York together.

After sitting down, Tianyang pulled Wharton and whispered: "Coach, do we have a first-round pick this year? Is this a bet that Kuzma will fall to the second round? The probability is too small."

Wharton smiled, "Don't worry, the fun has just begun, just wait for that team to fire the first shot!"

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