Godfather of basketball: coach Dayao to win the championship

"The No. 2005 pick in the first round in [-] + Kareem Rush and some cash, traded for Zach Randolph."

Looking at the quotations from the Lakers' new newspaper, Han Ning slowly sat up straight.

Obviously, the Lakers know something about the Knicks.

At least, it is known that the Knicks are about to retire two players.

And at the small forward position, there is a lack of people.

This quotation, although it does not seem to be as valuable as the first one.

Compared with Karl Malone, Kareem Rush is even Karl Malone who is about to retire.

It is also incomparable.

However, the Lakers chose Kareem Rush.

This left-handed perimeter player, a pure shooter, can also play the second and third positions.

Has more than [-]% of the three-pointer ability, dribbles the ball, waits for the ball outside or makes an emergency stop jump shot skillfully. Defense is also one of his strengths, and his ability to hold and distribute the ball is good.

It can be said that he is a very good 3D player.

Although not very good physically.

But it is very suitable for playing as a substitute.

Of course, his ability can only be used as a substitute.

Throughout his career, he averaged just a little over 35 points per game, with a career high of [-] points against the Indiana Pacers.

In other words, it is capable, but not strong.

Unfortunately, it is very suitable for the Knicks!

The current Knicks need a backup small forward, as long as they have a certain defensive ability and a little better physical fitness is enough.

Compared to this requirement, Kareem Rush is even better.

The three-point shooting ability can make up for the outside firepower of the Knicks on the bench to a certain extent.

At the same time, the position attributes of the swingman can also strengthen the Knicks' lineup to a certain extent.

A bench player almost tailor-made for the Knicks.

but.

Han Ning was still not satisfied with this quotation.

the reason is simple.

Compared to Zach Randolph's current value.

Just relying on a first-round pick with the tenth pick and a Kareem Rush is not enough to even out the value of the transaction.

Although the Lakers proposed a considerable amount of cash for transactions.

But are the Knicks short on money? !

Who in the entire league has James Dolan taken advantage of...... Bah!Who tm has the boldness of James Dolan!

Wouldn't it be an insult to James Dolan to trade for money? !

So, without thinking about it, Han Ning wrote back to the Lakers.

The content is simple.

"The No. 2005 pick in the first round in [-] + the No. [-] pick in the second round + Karim Rush and some cash, traded for Zach Randolph."

If I remember correctly, in this year's draft, there were also a group of players who later counterattacked.

Just one first-round pick is not enough.

Plus a second-round pick is about the same.

Of course, this second-round pick may be very valuable in Han Ning's eyes.

But in the eyes of others, the value is not so high.

Therefore, the Lakers agreed very happily.

Han Ning was quite satisfied with this.

Zach Randolph has made it clear that he wants to go to the Lakers.

Even if you stop it, it doesn't make much sense.

Reaching this deal will instead allow Han Ning to fill the vacancy created by the Knicks after the retirement of the two veterans.

It can be regarded as solving one of Han Ning's troubles.

After reaching a deal with the Lakers.

The rest of the NBA is like a cat smelling fish.

All excited.

Now that the Knicks have agreed to this deal.

It means that they also have the opportunity to take away their favorite players from the Knicks!

Suddenly, the number of quotations sent to the Knicks skyrocketed again.

Looking at the higher and higher quotations piled up on his desk, Han Ning gradually became angry.

Do you really think the Knicks are running a supermarket? !

Han Ning had never encountered such a situation.

After the Rockets won the championship last season, he left the Rockets.

Therefore, although I heard that the Rockets received quite a lot of offers.

But it's just hearsay.

He didn't have a real feeling after all.

However, Han Ning can also feel the troublesomeness of this matter.

If the Knicks are really divided up by other teams.

The good results of the Knicks really became a flash in the pan.

Thinking of this, Han Ning had no choice but to put down the draft player information and free agent information in his hands.

He picked up his mobile phone and called the Knicks players one by one.

One is to appease the mentality of these players.

Let them understand that the team still needs them in the new season.

Give them a reassurance.

The second is to prevent other teams from fooling them.

Play a dozen emotional cards and let them stay on the team with peace of mind.

Simply, Han Ning's reaction and actions are fairly fast.

Although the rest of the Knicks have been approached by many teams.

But under Han Ning's appeasement, they still did not choose to leave the Knicks.

Of course, this is also inseparable from the good relationship Han Ning has built between the Knicks and the players on weekdays.

It is absolutely impossible for Allen Iverson and Dayao to leave Han Ning.

And among the few remaining players.

Kyle Korver, Jose Calderon and Mo Williams.

If it weren't for Han Ning, it is not certain whether he could enter the NBA last season and perform such a good performance.

The remaining Kurt Thomas and Mutombo are considered veterans and will not be easily fooled by other teams.

Of these two people, one is the main inside player of the Knicks, and the other is already a senior, and it is very clear that he can no longer start.

Under such circumstances, I want these two people to leave a team that has just won the championship and is expected to defend the championship.

That would cost a lot to have a chance.

After reassuring the other Knicks players, Han Ning felt relieved and continued to look for players to complement the Knicks lineup.

At present, there are actually only eight players in the Knicks' roster.

Even the roster of 12 people is not complete.

Last season, the Knicks had very few players.

In many cases, in order to make up the roster, a few players will be temporarily brought up from the Development League to make up the number.

It's just that these players basically have no chance to play.

Han Ning was also somewhat dissatisfied with this.

Fortunately last season, the Knicks did not suffer any major injuries.

Can't do that this season.

At least twelve players must be added.

That means adding four more players.

Two players can sign rookies from the draft.

For the remaining two players, Han Ning intends to look for them from the free agent list.