I really just want to strike

As the two representative figures of the golden generation of Argentine basketball, they successfully led the Argentine men's basketball team. On the first day of the game, they broke the first upset of the game.

It is worth mentioning that due to the fact that Ginobili's contract with his European home team has expired this summer...

So this player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1999 draft became the focus of attention of various NBA teams for a while.

"Can we get Manu's signing rights from the Spurs?"

Boston, Auerbach looked at his brain trusters and asked after watching the U.S. men's basketball game against Argentina's men's basketball team.

It was said that after immediately calling San Antonio, a tool man from the Green Army uniform team said to the cardinal with a wry smile:

"I think we're running out of time."

正所谓一只在南美洲亚马逊河流域热带雨林中的蝴蝶，偶尔扇动几下翅膀，便可以在两周以后引起美国德州的一场龙卷风......

In this life, due to the appearance of Su Feng, the demands of NBA teams and people's views on international players have already undergone tremendous changes from the same period in history.

Without Duncan, without Parker, plus knowing he's pissed off David Stern...

So no one knows better than Popovich that in the next few years, without reinforcements through trades, the Spurs want to return to the Western Conference.  …

It is already an almost impossible task.

And because from last season, all the work of the Heat has revolved around how to recruit Su Feng in the summer of 03...

Therefore, after hearing Su Feng's post-match evaluation of Argentina and the U.S. men's basketball team, Pat Riley made his wishful thinking.

"If possible, Manu should be the player I most want to work with in the future.

He's very smart, he's a great player, and he's as good-looking as I am.

Seriously, I think people still underestimate Manu.

Because as soon as he lands in the NBA...

In my opinion, he is even a better shooting guard than Kobe. "(Kobe:?)

As we all know, in the game "Werewolf Killing", how to send messages to wolf companions is a technical task.

Therefore, when expressing his post-match opinions on the Argentine men's basketball team and the US team, Su Feng emphasized more than once that he wanted to cooperate with Ginobili.

And the facts have proved that, as the person in this alliance who knows his own existence the most...

Riley is indeed the number one "clod" in the NBA.

"Hey dear Greg, are you interested in Alonzo Mourning on my team?"

Holy City, when Popovich, who was on vacation, received a call from Riley, he almost thought he heard it wrong.

Ah...

Alonzo Mourning?

Although in the previous season, Mourning suffered a season reimbursement due to kidney disease...

But last season, after Riley's new round of water injection, no one in this league is stupid enough to doubt Mourning's strength.

However, as an equally scheming existence, Popovich is very clear that someone like Riley who refuses to suffer is willing to take out such a bargaining chip, and there must be something behind it.

However, out of curiosity, Popovich patiently asked Riley about his visit.

"Well, Greg, I won't hide it from you, I'm going to rebuild.

So I don't want to delay Alonzo's future. "On the phone, Riley said to Popovich miserably.

Hearing this, Popovich, who felt that the twin towers formed by Mourning and Mutombo were a little messed up, said after thinking about it: "But, Pat, Alonzo will be in a contract year next season."

"Okay then... I'll find other teams to ask." On the phone, Riley said desperately.

"No, no, I mean, in my team, there is also a player whose contract will expire next season...

So, how about we each get what we need? asked Popovich.

"You mean Steve Smith?" Riley said.

"Yes. After all, I can't let you suffer too much, so, as long as you are willing to add a few draft picks...

Then I think we can still operate this deal. said Popovich.

Trade Mourning for your Smith, and I have to add a few picks?

One thing to say, if it wasn't for Riley's plan to get rid of Mourning's salary burden at all, then he really wanted to work with Stern to chop Popovich one by one.

"This won't work. For rebuilding the team, draft picks are the lifeblood!" On the phone, Riley deliberately refuted Popovich in a strong tone.

But this time, after confirming that Riley still refused to suffer, Popovich relaxed.

"Well... because of the relationship between me and Alonzo, I really don't want to see a center as good as him waste time with me in Miami.

I think you have also seen recently that in the World Championships, the Argentine defender you drafted before performed well.

So if you're willing to trade us the rights to that guard...

Then I can consider trading our 04 first-round pick to you.

As for the draft pick in 03, don't even think about it, because next year is recognized as a big year.

I am now pointing to the selection of high-quality rookies next year and the ability to lead the Heat back to the playoffs. "

A first-round pick in 04?

San Antonio, listening to Riley's final offer, Popovich immediately fell into a tangle.

Because in this life, he has not tasted the sweetness of international players, so for Popovich, he is not sure what level Ginobili will play after landing in the NBA.

After all, FIBA ​​and NBA are two completely different versions.

Secondly, judging from the current situation of the Spurs, even if Mourning and Mutombo cannot lead the Holy City back to the strong team in the Western Conference, the Heat's first-round pick in 04 is also full of temptations for the Spurs.

Well...

On one side is Steve Smith, who has been regarded as waste by Popovich, and Ginobili, whose strength has yet to be verified...

On the other side is Mourning, one of the best centers in the NBA, and the Heat's 04 first-round pick, who is likely to be a high pick...

Even the worst general manager in the NBA can easily make a choice, right?

In addition, even if Riley secretly laid a minefield for the Spurs in this deal, with the Heat's first-round pick in 04, in Popovich's view, this deal is impossible for the Spurs no matter what. will lose money.

After all, even Riley's team has to abide by the "Basic Law of Reconstruction" if it wants to rebuild.

So, after hearing Riley wailing on the phone about how he's been helping Mourning find a playoff team lately...  

For a moment, Popovich admitted that he was indeed touched by Riley.

And even though Riley's past experience told Popovich that nothing Riley said could be trusted...

But considering Riley's various experiences of being beaten and cried in the playoffs in recent years, and the sincerity of chips given by the Heat this time...

Don't tell me, this deal, in Popovich's eyes, is really worth a billion points.

In Miami, after Riley hung up, his apprentice Spoelstra was stunned.

no......

Teacher, have you been pierced by someone's soul?

What an international joke!

Trade Mourning and our 04 first-round pick for the rights to Smith and Ginobili?

Doesn't this mean that we are going to be cheated?

Was pitted?

Do not......

Looking at the puzzled Spoelstra, Riley smiled and said to him: "Eric, let me ask you a question first.

Is our primary goal this summer to trade Alonzo to ensure we have enough cap space to attract Sue in the summer of 03? "

Spoelstra nodded.

"So, how could we lose money after getting back Steve Smith, who is also on a contract year?"

Ah this...

However, judging from the value of Mourning's water injection, teacher, he can definitely exchange for some better jigsaw puzzles!

"Believe me, although Greg has had a rough time in the past few years, if we don't add Alonzo to this deal, then he will not trade with us."

Well, teacher, let's say what you said makes sense.

But why would we send a 04 first-round pick?

"Eric, do you know the worst record of Su's career so far?"

Ah this...

"Wake up, Eric! After Su joins, how can the first-round pick in 04 be of any value to us?"

Original......

That's it!

If Su Feng can really join the Heat in the summer of 03...

For the Heat, the first-round pick in 04 is indeed dispensable.

After all, Su Feng's achievements in leading the team...

The guarantees all started with the semi-finals of the playoffs.

Therefore, on the premise of not confirming how good the qualifications of the 04 rookie club are, judging from Ginobili's performance in the World Championships, the Heat really have no disadvantages.

It's just, teacher, what if Ginobili doesn't get used to it in the NBA?

"What does that matter? Didn't you hear that Su liked him very much?

For us, is it important whether Manu can play?

unimportant.

The important thing is that Su likes him.

And now, all we do...

Isn't it just to let Su choose us in the summer of 03? Patting Spoelstra on the shoulder, Riley said earnestly.

Hearing this, Spoelstra was no longer puzzled.

because he knows...

In order to get Su Feng in the past two years, his teacher has already suffered from insanity.

"Get ready, next summer is when we really get busy.

As long as we can get a good big man in the draft...

At that time, supplemented by Su and the rookies we have hoarded in the past two years, Miami will definitely usher in a brand new era! ’” Riley told Spoelstra.

……

In Indianapolis, when Su Feng learned that the Heat and the Spurs had completed the deal, it was already three days later.

In the last two games of the first stage of the Chinese men's basketball team, the Chinese men's basketball team defeated Algeria and Spain 96-65 and 89-81 respectively.

According to the schedule, the Chinese men's basketball team will enter the second stage of the rematch with a 2-0 record (except for Algeria, which has been eliminated).

And their opponents in the second stage of the rematch will be the United States, Argentina and New Zealand.

Judging from the current record of the combined rematch group, as long as the Chinese men's basketball team can beat New Zealand, they will be able to secure third place in the rematch group.

And if the Chinese men's basketball team can beat the American men's basketball team, then in this group, they can at least rank in the top two.

As for beating Argentina and losing to USA Basketball...

At that time, these three teams will have to count as small points between each other.

Therefore, in the past few days, many rabbits on the Internet are calculating for the Chinese men's basketball team how the Chinese men's basketball team can get the first place in this group.

only......

In Su Feng's view, all of this is quite unnecessary.

Because to be honest...

Judging from the current performance of the American men's basketball team, let alone compete with China and Argentina for the first place in the group...