NBA: I am the card dealer

It is also expected that James will take a starting spot. As one of the top stars in the league, he averaged 28+8+7 per game this season and is very strong.

In addition, his change in attitude towards the game also won him a lot of praise.

He used to be afraid of taking responsibility, but now it’s different. He is finally willing to carry the team on his shoulders.

In terms of performance, after losing Oladipo's support, he was still able to lead the Knicks to firmly occupy the upper half and stay in the first tier of the Eastern Conference. This is enough to show his influence on the game, and he definitely deserves to be an All-Star starter.

The most important thing is that no player can shake him in the forward position.

Another forward, Antetokounmpo, is a super star who has emerged in the league in the past two years.

So far this season, he has averaged 27.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 52%. In terms of both statistics and efficiency, he is one of the top forwards.

It's just that the Bucks' record is a bit poor. They have fallen out of the top eight and are temporarily ranked tenth. However, a record of 17 wins and 16 losses is barely acceptable.

In addition, no one performs better than Antetokounmpo at the forward position, so it should be a safe bet that he will be selected as a starter.

Finally, Embiid the Great, as the digital man's record continues to rise, his average of 23+10 per game is also the most dominant position among centers, so his sudden rise and his well-deserved All-Star spot.

As for the West?

The competition is even more intense.

The current leaders in the vote are Westbrook, Harden, Leonard, Durant, and Davis.

Curry was squeezed out of the starting lineup, which is quite regrettable.

However, Curry's three-pointers are so spectacular to watch, and there are many fans who love him, so there is still a good chance of a comeback.

As for whether it will be Westbrook or Harden, it’s hard to say.

But Westbrook and Harden are not weak either!

First of all, Westbrook, a super killer who averages a triple-double, is one of the strongest contenders for MVP, the spokesperson for the explosive school, and the most passionate man in the entire league. With the record in the upper half, his position is not as solid as a rock, but it is also quite secure.

Not to mention Harden. The Rockets are still the boss of the league. As the best player in the best team in the league, his statistics are not bad. He averages 30+8+5 per game and gets an All-Star starting spot. This is normal.

There is absolutely no controversy or doubt.

and so.

It is definitely not an easy task for Curry to snatch the starting spot from the two of them.

After the Christmas War.

Trade rumors also began to spread quickly.

The Celtics are interested in trading Isaiah Thomas.

Irving is very disappointed with the team's management team's ideas.

Why the Clippers are interested in selling Griffin.

Whatever the Magic's intention to dismantle the team and rebuild will be on the shelf tomorrow morning.

……

There are too many and so on.

So many that it’s dizzying.

But it is impossible to tell how much of the rumors are true and how much are false.

At least for the Nets, their days are quite peaceful.

They have made all the trades they should have made, and the current personnel structure is very stable. The only thing worth considering is to trade zero for a top All-Star.

Then they might take action.

Anyway, this is what Xue Liancheng thinks.

result.

As soon as he finished training, he was invited to the general manager's office.

When he arrived at the office, he was confused.

Sean Marks: "Xue, please sit down first. I have something to discuss with you in advance."

Xue Liancheng: "Hmm? What's the matter?"

Sean Marks: "It's like this. There was news from the Clippers that they are interested in rebuilding, and Griffin has appeared on the trading list. I was thinking that if we get Griffin and complete the lineup upgrade, it is not impossible to hit the championship this season."

Hear the words.

Xue Liancheng's eyes almost popped out.

According to historical trajectory, Griffin's trade did happen this season. Griffin was sent to the Motor City in exchange for Bradley + Harris + Boban + two first-round picks. The Pistons paid a considerable price and successfully became the receiver.

However, Harris is still in the Magic, so the possibility of this deal being completed is not very high.

of course.

This is not the point.

The point is that Griffin is a notorious glass bottle. The number of times he has been ruled out for the season is so many that you can't count it on one hand. He was laid up in his first season in the league, and then in the past three years, he did not play 14 games in the 17-70 season, and he also missed the playoffs due to various injuries.

And he knew that after Griffin was traded to the Pistons, his career would be at a turning point, from an All-Star to an ordinary player.

If you take over at this time, wouldn't you be the perfect savior?

Xue Liancheng said without thinking, "I think he basically doesn't need to consider it."

Sean Marks was very surprised: "Why?"

Griffin is still relatively strong at this time. So far, he is averaging 22.4 points, 8 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. His performance is very comprehensive. He is still the world-famous Griffin.

He is definitely an All-Star and naturally has very good prospects.

After all, Griffin is only 28 years old this year, which is his prime age. It should not be a problem for him to maintain his peak for another three to five years.

If calculated this way, trading for Griffin is definitely a good deal.

That's why Sean Marks reacted so strongly.

Xue Liancheng pondered for a moment and said tactfully: "His playing style is soft, and his defense and rim protection are not up to standard. This is why I rejected him."

of course!

It is also impossible for him to say that Griffin has reached the end of his peak and trading him at this time will result in a huge loss.

What's more...

If they really want to trade, what are their bargaining chips?

Is Sabonis Jr. or Anunoby the main player?

Isn't this a pure loss-making business?

He traded knowing he would lose money? He was not a fool.

Sean Marks: "But... Sabonis doesn't have any rim protection ability!"

Xue Liancheng's eyelids twitched wildly. Could it be that the transaction had been completed?

If so, it would be a real death.

He didn't have time to think: "Please trust my judgment. I think I have the most say in what kind of players my playing style is suitable for."

His "unique" vision has played a crucial role in his repeated success over the years.

For example, when he was with the Heat, he was incompatible with Luol Deng and Bosh, and proposed to bring Gasol Jr. over, which was a very important trade proposal.

If they had kept the lineup, they might not have had a chance of turning the tables against the Cavaliers. After all, they could not afford to make any mistakes at the time. The presence of Luol Deng and Bosh meant that they always had the possibility of making mistakes.

Even if they get past the Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors will still be difficult to deal with.

Then came New York.

He asked for Will Barton, Crowder, Jeff Green, David West, Ilyavaso and other strong players, and even traded for Oladipo and Vonleh in the middle of the game, only then did he complete the construction of their championship team.

This gives them the strength to fight the Golden State Warriors to a seventh game and ultimately win the championship.

And came to Los Angeles.

He also brought in James Johnson, Courtney Lee, Vonleh, Joe Johnson, and others, giving their overall lineup enough depth.

It was his forward-looking vision that enabled him to achieve unprecedented success.

Or to be more precise, avoid those huge pitfalls that others cannot see.

This is what we call a unique vision.

Hear the words.

Sean Marks was silent.

Because what Xue Liancheng said is indeed true. After a series of trades, the Nets' current lineup looks very well-matched and has a lot of depth.

For example, if Carroll is traded for Covington, most people would not propose a deal, after all, there is no need.

The two players have overlapping functions, and Carroll is even more efficient. Moreover, Carroll is a well-known 3D player, and his strength should not be underestimated.

After the result was changed.

Covington adapted immediately and his efficiency improved, but Carroll struggled as a digital man.

For example, trading Lonzo Jefferson + Dinwiddie for Vonleh + James Johnson immediately improved the strength of the front line by several levels.

Their overall strength has been greatly improved after these two transactions.

Their foundation was to trade Jeremy Lin for Anunoby and LeVert for Sabonis Jr. These two trades seemed nonsensical at the time.

But looking back now, it was a huge profit.

So when Xue Liancheng said that he believed in his vision, there was really no way to refute it.

Xue Liancheng asked impatiently: "You're not going to tell me that the deal is over?"

Sean Marks quickly shook his head: "No."

Xue Liancheng finally smiled: "You scared me."

Sean-Max: “Just the contact stage.”

Xue Liancheng raised his eyelids and suddenly became interested: "What bargaining chips do they want?"

Sean Marks: "At first, it was Sabonis + Anunoby + two first-round picks, and then help us swallow Crabbe's big contract to achieve salary matching."

Xue Liancheng was amused: "This appetite is really not small."

He actually dared to ask for their two rising stars. That wasn't enough, he also wanted two first-round picks. Even Crabbe, who was taken with him, was a good three-point shooter. No one was at a disadvantage in the entire trade proposal.

The Clippers' management really has wild ideas, and they have beautiful thoughts.

Sean Marks: "After bargaining, they were willing to take Sabonis + Crabbe + Joe Harris + two first-round picks. I think this price is quite sincere."

Xue Liancheng complained in his heart: How foolish! Just like this... you dare to say it's a good deal? You dare to say it's sincere? It's almost like robbery.

of course.

He didn't say it out loud, but emphasized: "Sabonis Jr. has great potential and is the cornerstone of our team. I don't think his future achievements will be lower than Griffin's."

Sean Marks was shocked: "You think so highly of him?"

Xue Liancheng smiled and said, "Yes!"

Sean Marks: "It just doesn't seem worth it."

Hearing this, Xue Liancheng finally felt relieved.

He has clearly told Sean Marks about Sabonis' future achievements. If Sean Marks still does stupid things, he really has nothing to say.

of course.

This possibility is not high. After all, Sean Marks is not really a fool. On the contrary, he is very smart.

Judging from this trade proposal, Sean Marks has done his best. He used a potential player + a semi-trash contract + a pure three-point shooter + two first-round picks to exchange for an All-Star level center. According to common sense, it is definitely a great value for money and the negotiation was quite beautiful.

From this we can see that Sean Marks is still very smart and has good negotiation skills.

and so.

When it is known that Sabonis Jr. will be an All-Star level in the future, it is highly likely that Sabonis Jr. will not be traded again, unless the trade target is a top superstar.

at this time.

Sean Marks spoke again: "Do you think the back line should undergo surgery?"

Xue Liancheng frowned and thought for a while, then slowly shook his head: "It's enough for now, I can still support the team's back line."

At present, they still have people in their back line.

First of all, there is himself, plus Powell, two ball-holding guards, plus Hart, a swing guard who can both hold the ball and run and cut, which is enough for their daily use.

Even if you encounter some minor bumps and bruises, you can still hold on.

Coupled with the presence of Crabbe and Joe Harris, their guard reserves seem to be rich enough.

If we make any changes now, they would just be minor repairs and there is no need for that.

result.

Sean Marks directly started: "How about bringing Thomas?"

Xue Liancheng almost jumped up: "Absolutely not."

Sean Marks may be good at negotiating trades, but building a roster is a baby.

Just thinking about piling up All-Stars without considering whether it is reasonable or not is the biggest mistake in building a team.

His defense is average to begin with, and then there was a sieve, so their back line collapsed!

It's completely a state of being at the mercy of others.

This is not genius, it is impossible to have such an idea, him + Thomas?

It's a credit to Sean Marks that he could come up with this.

What's more.

Thomas is injured!

Are you trying to be the scapegoat?

Sean Marks didn't expect Xue Liancheng to react so strongly, and was also shocked: "What's wrong?"

Xue Liancheng: "He's injured! And his height is a disadvantage. How can we play this game if he and I are on the field at the same time?"

Sean Marks felt a little disappointed and said "oh" softly.

Xue Liancheng couldn't stand these strange ideas anymore, and said directly: "This season is in the exploratory stage, so we should be conservative and train them carefully. Maybe we can train Sabonis and Anunoby next season. By then, we will have enough confidence to compete for the championship."

To put it bluntly, the meaning is very clear.

Don't mess around this season, just focus on training Sabonis Jr. and Anunoby.

Sean Marks naturally understood and was a little embarrassed: "Well, I was thinking of getting an All-Star to pair with you and compete for the championship this season. Since you have a plan, let's just do it for now. After all, you have a lot of experience in winning championships and understand what the team needs better than me."

Xue Liancheng: "Thank you for your trust."

This child is truly teachable!