CIATB Chapter 386 The birth of a big deal, the new goal of "My Emperor"
Chapter 386 The birth of a big deal, the new goal of "My Emperor"
Chapter 386 The birth of a big deal, the new goal of "My Emperor"
When the news of Leonard's request for a trade spread throughout the league, the first reaction of the media was:
Chaos, chaos!
What a mess!
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, Leonard...
These few people can definitely sing a big show in one play.
Especially Leonard, although he has not won the regular season MVP, but his performance in the playoffs last year, he has the taste of a "lone hero". Turned over the entire Warriors.
Even many media think that this is very likely to happen!
This guy has a higher impression score among the media and experts than other super giants.
If you really let him get a capable partner, can you...
Defeated Li Wan?
This is a bold idea, but there are still many media and experts who believe that it is very likely to come true.
Even if he couldn't defeat Li Wan, he could definitely become an opponent that gave Li Wan a headache!
It is also for this reason that the media paying attention to San Antonio suddenly increased.
Of course, the reason why some media pay attention to San Antonio is because of surprise.
Ordinarily speaking, in terms of Popovich's coaching ability, it shouldn't be a big problem to make Leonard submissive. Look at Tim Duncan, then look at Ginobili and Tony Parker, including the "Navy" a little earlier. "General" David Robinson, who is not submissive under his hands.With Leonard's temperament, why did they fall out?
This can't be used for another 20 years?
So the media were surprised.
But Popovich still avoided talking about this matter.
The free market is about to come, but the next deal that attracts most people's attention comes from Toronto and Memphis.
The Raptors renewed Paul George, who was acquired at the beginning of last season, for 4 years and 1.37 million.
At the same time, Jonas Valanciunas was traded for Marc Gasol of the Grizzlies.
Obviously, the goal of the Raptors management is very clear, that is, to strengthen the inside defense and top defense ability.
In the eyes of many media, this is also the main reason why the Raptors were directly swept by the Columbus Explorers in the Eastern Conference Finals last season.
The Memphis media is undoubtedly disappointed with this deal.
Because Valanciunas is just a "strong offensive and weak defensive" guy in any way, and he was traded for such a guy with the defensive pillar inside. Obviously, the Grizzlies intend to rebuild.
After just reaching the second round of the Western Conference last season, the sudden trade of Gasol is definitely not what the media wants to see.
But they can actually understand...
The age of Gasol is here. He entered the league in 08 and is now 33 years old. From now on, his trade value will shrink every year. It is better to take advantage of the fact that he has just entered the Western Conference playoffs In the second round, after showing enough inside ability, he was traded.
Valanciunas does not look as good as Marc Gasol, but he is better at being young. Youth is the capital and unlimited possibilities. Maybe he can grow into a top insider when he grows up?
Didn't Zach Randolph "return the prodigal son" after coming to Memphis before?
Memphis is different from other Yingying Yanyans. The soil and water here are quite good for insiders...
Ok……
They can only comfort themselves in this way now.
On July 7th, there were more and more gossips in the free market. These stars who were rumored to be traded, according to their arrangement and combination, were irreplaceable. But so far, the biggest deal on the market was still Mark- Gasol and Valanciunas swapped the deal for the owner.
On the same day, Taylor Swift gave birth to Li Wan's second child in the hospital.
This time it's a girl.
It is worth mentioning that when Taylor gave birth, Scarlett was also in the hospital, and she held the baby in her arms as soon as the nurse reported it.
Li Wan didn't feel anything.
It is said that the child will grow like the first person who hugged her.
So when Xiaolu was born, Li Wan was the first to hug him. Now that he looks good, let's not mention it.
Of course, Li Wan does not deny that the "Godmother Group" is nourished well.
Scarlett couldn't put it down, held and looked at it for a long time, and then put the child next to Taylor's pillow.
"You like children so much, why don't you have one?" Li Wan joked as he looked at her reluctance.
After he finished speaking, he felt that he had said something wrong.
Because Scarlett was staring straight at him.
Li Wan: Huh?
Scarlett glanced at Taylor who was lying on the bed, and pulled Li Wan out of the room: "Li, Taylor should have persuaded you to donate, right?"
Li Wan: "...you know all about this?"
He knew that Scarlett and Taylor had a good relationship, but he didn't expect that the two sisters had talked about everything to this point.
However, if you really want to say, the two people look a little bit similar.
Could it be because of this reason that their relationship is so good?
Li Wan was thinking wildly, Scarlett suddenly asked: "Then do you know why she asked you to donate?" After finishing speaking, she stared at Li Wan again.Li Wan is not a fool, he realized it immediately, and subconsciously prepared to go back to the room.
Omg!
What kind of chaotic America is this, are they all playing so fancy now?
Scarlett pushed against the door and just looked at him like this.
Li Wan, who was doomed, took out his phone decisively: "Hey, hey, it's me, what..."
"Your phone is not on!" Scarlett rolled her eyes speechlessly.
Li Wanli ignored her, walked straight towards the elevator, and continued: "Now? Oh, okay, I'll be right over!"
"Huh~"
Seeing Li Wan flee into the elevator, Scarlett didn't chase after her, and opened the door to go in to accompany Taylor.
She wasn't embarrassed at all.
Instead, I think it's better to say it.
My old lady is now a "widow" for him, what the hell is wrong with him helping my old lady give birth to a child?
After Li Wan left the hospital, he took three big mouthfuls of fresh air to calm down.
Knew it!
Still the simplest on the field.
On July 7, the news of the birth of Li Wan's second child hit the headlines of major media one after another. At the same time, after such a long time of "arrangement and combination" here, there was finally a movement.
Coming up is a wave of "king bombs"...
The Warriors first signed with LeBron James for 4 million over four years, and then they completed a wave of super deals involving more than a dozen people with the Bulls, Lakers, and Hornets.
The details of the transaction are:
The Chicago Bulls traded Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler to the Lakers for Randle, Lonzo Ball and Jordan Clarkson, as well as Channing Frye and the Hornets. Ariza;
Warriors trade LeBron James for Kevin Durant
Lakers get LeBron James and Chris Paul;
The Hornets got Jimmy Butler and two expiring contracts from the Lakers next season;
……
After completing the deal, the Bulls quickly waived Channing Frye and signed Zach LaVine, whose contract with the Timberwolves had expired.
In just a few days, the Bulls completed the reorganization of the lineup, not only younger, but most importantly...
It is the team's salary pressure that has suddenly shrunk a lot.
Also after this transaction, the Chicago media exposed more details of this transaction.
It turned out that the main trading target of the original Bulls management was Derrick Rose or Jimmy Butler.They intend to fight for another championship.
but……
Kevin Durant was "thundered". He heard that the team wanted to trade Jimmy Butler and Rose. He immediately said that if either of them left, I would definitely not stay. bulls.
This matter reached the ears of the owner of the Bulls. Originally, he was exhausted physically and mentally because he had not brought the city a championship after so much investment in these years. Immediately his temper also came up.
Do not stay?
Then don't stay at all!
The Chicago boss waved his hand, and the team officially entered the rebuilding process.
Jimmy Butler, Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant were all put on the shelf.
"Superstar robbery habitual offender" the management of the Lakers heard that there was such a good thing, and hurried over, bragging about the treasures on their shelves. The management of the Bulls was very happy when they heard that they were about to make a deal. When they heard that they were going to the Lakers For the Bulls, Kevin Durant refused. He immediately refused to renew his contract and planned to leave as a free agent. This was definitely a blow to the Bulls, and they quickly brought in another third party.
When the Warriors heard that there was a chance to trade Kevin Durant, they immediately ran over.
It's just another problem. LeBron James doesn't want to go to the Bulls to bring new players, nor does he want to go to the Lakers to guard a rebuilding team.
The three-party team had no choice but to continue to pull people. The Hornets entered the "card game" at this time and took out Chris Paul. They heard that there was a chance to get Jimmy Butler. pulled out.
Now everyone is satisfied.
The Hornets got Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant went to the Warriors, LeBron James teamed up with Chris Paul on the Lakers, and, according to various rumors, Kawhi Leonard was infinitely close The Lakers, with LeBron James.
As soon as the news came out, countless Lakers fans immediately "woke up".
Since Kobe retired, apart from cursing the Lakers management, they have been in a bad state, but after hearing that the Lakers are about to gather LeBron James, Leonard and Chris Paul, they immediately became more active up.
You know, there is another Kuzma in the team!
It's just that they haven't been happy for too long, and the news of Leonard coming to the Lakers was "cooked" to break it with practical actions.
The Spurs failed to keep Leonard in the end, but after discussions, Leonard went not to the Lakers, but to...
Portland Trail Blazers!
The Portland management sent Luhr Deng and CJ McCrum and two second-round picks to bring the "robot" to the "Rose Garden"!
The Trail Blazers have George Hill, Kawhi Leonard, Aldridge and Oden...
And just when everyone thought that there would be no big drama this year, the Portland management actually did it again... They sent George Hill and Deron Williams to the Grizzlies who were about to rebuild. Mike Conley.
When this deal was concluded, the entire alliance was completely boiling...
Because the West has really become the "Dead West" now!
The Warriors have the "Five Deaths" after Kevin Durant. From the perspective of experts, the strength will not decline, but will become even more terrifying, because Kevin Durant's singles ability must be in the Above LeBron James, the most important thing is that he is also suitable for the Golden State Warriors.
Although the experts have been talking nonsense for a lifetime, Li Wande said that this time the experts are really not talking nonsense. When Kevin Durant joined the Warriors, the reason why he caused a shock was that he really Perfect for the Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors with him are known as the "cosmic brave", and their combat power is really beyond the standard.
Others don't say, have you heard of "Thanos Zhan"?
It was awesome, but after seven games in the Western Conference Finals, they still fell in the Western Conference Finals.
Such an awesome guy can't beat "Cosmic Bravery", you know how terrifying this team is!
what?
You said that the "Thanos Zhan" you heard told me was not the same person?
You mean the "Thanos Zhan" in the east?
Is that guy tougher than this western one?
This one in the west has reached the "tie-break"!
what?
The "Thanos Zhan" in the east had his head shaved?
Then this...
Can it also be called "Thanos Zhan"?
The Hornets have Jimmy Butler, in the eyes of the outside media, it is also a huge enhancement, because Jimmy Butler is completely Ariza who can attack, and at the same time he can share part of the ball possession, allowing James Harden to play more critical moment.
It is also a signing that is very suitable for the Hornets lineup.
Not to mention the Trail Blazers getting Kawhi Leonard and Mike Conley...
Peripheral offense has always been the Trail Blazers' weakness, but in the new season, no one dares to say that the Trail Blazers' perimeter can be bullied by anyone!
No, not right!
It's not that no one can bully.
It's good that they don't bully others!
After completing the deal, Mike Conley thanked his old club on Twitter.
He has now reached the age of 30 unknowingly, which is equivalent to giving the Grizzlies the youngest years of his entire career, but he wants to shout now:
Youth without regrets!
It's just that, the Lakers fans who were still very embarrassing some time ago were a little embarrassed, and LeBron James and Chris Paul felt extremely embarrassed.
Originally Leonard came, and they thought the prospects were infinitely good.
There is a rush this day!
just now……
They glanced at each other and felt like they had entered a "nursing home".
They don't think that the opponent and themselves can walk sideways in the west, especially in the new season, which is already three "dragons" on the surface!
At this moment, their hearts are all the same:
If the Lakers can't bring in strong support, then really...
pill!
The Lakers management obviously knew this too, and they immediately robbed Jordan, whose contract had expired, from the Clippers for 2 million a year.
Jordan, who entered the league in 08, unknowingly reached the age of 30. A guy like him who relies on his physical fitness for a living will definitely shrink in value if he gets a contract at this age, especially in the current league. In the fourth position, a player like Jordan who can only grab boards and "eat cakes" but can't open up space at all is actually on the verge of being eliminated.
How "premium" the Lakers' contract is, it can be seen that it is average.
But if you really want to say how much this deal will strengthen the Lakers...
Let's put it this way, the biggest reinforcement of this deal is...
Let the Lakers barely call themselves the "Big Three" in the new season!
Other than this reason, no other hanging uses.
Even LeBron James and Chris Paul are not very satisfied with this deal. Compared with Leonard, "Little Jordan" is indeed inferior.
However, this transfer deal is also the last major transfer deal in the league this summer.
Mainly, now the alliance has indeed reached the threshold of renewal.
If the "super giant" falls by one, the league will lose one "super giant".
But the new generation is almost still growing up, and there is no "pillar" who can stand up.
Needless to say, although I have been bragging about these drafts in the past few years, there is really no star who was as amazing as Li Wan at the beginning and rose rapidly.
Not to mention being as stunning as Li Wan, there is no such thing as Derek Rose.
It's one of the reasons why this league bores so many fans.
Even in the era of "jokes", if another Michael Jordan-style player emerges, it will definitely make a large number of fans pay attention to the NBA again.
Still the same sentence, regarding ratings, it really depends on who was the No.1 in the league at the time. Whether it was the 80s, 90s, or 00s, the attention of the NBA has been increasing day by day, but since the 10s, the attention has continued to decline...
And since the 10s, the No.1 in this league, um... also has to be the player who has served as the most "background board" among the No.1s in the league.
It's a strange thing to say, when people are called "League No. 1", it is often the years when he won the championship. For example, when Shaq is recognized as NBA No. 1, he led the Lakers. When he won the three consecutive championships, when Kobe was No.1, it was also when he led the Lakers to win the championship. When he got off the championship throne, he would no longer be able to sit on the No.1 throne.
But there is one person, his fans insist that he created an era in the 10s...
The withering of the stars made the original NBA continue to be spurned by fans, not only by overseas fans, but even domestic fans in the United States also spurned the league.
But that was the original era, and now this era is different.
Because there is Li Wan in this era!
The time came to August, and Li Wan entered the second stage of special training.
In the previous stage, Li Wan's main training program was to improve his physical fitness.
After loading Michael Jordan's card, Li Wan's physical attributes become:
“上肢力量：92（98）；下肢力量：95（98）；腰腹力量：95（98）；爆发力：90（99）；速度：89（96）；灵活：91（95）；体能：94（99）；弹跳：90（97）；”
Li Wan's key training items are physical fitness and strength.
By the way, these two items can improve explosive power and bounce.
After a month of training, Li Wan's upper body strength has reached 93 points, which belongs to the "following the trend" when the backlog has accumulated for many years and has potential.
In addition, his physical fitness has also changed from 94 points to 95 points.
Bounce has also been changed from 90 points to 91 points.
In short, there has been a certain increase in all aspects.
Although the increase is not large, but when the original scale is already large enough, adding a little here and a little there, the overall improvement is still considerable.
However, Li Wan himself is not satisfied with the 95 points of physical fitness, he plans to increase his physical fitness to 96 points before the start of the new season!
Of course, it's only August, and it's too late to start improving his physical fitness until September. Li Wan's main special training program this month is to improve his skills other than his two ace skills.
“视野：88（90）；控球：91（97）；传球：89（90）；中投：95（100）；三分：95（100）；突破：88（98）；上篮：89（99）；背身75（100）；扣篮：86（98）；原地扣篮：60（88）；进攻卡位：75（85）；空切：89（90）；无球跑位：90（91）；”
For example, breakthroughs and layups, these are the abilities that can be improved to more than 90 points with just one kick.
As for the back...
Li Wan doesn't plan to practice more this summer. He is only 30 years old and is at the end of his peak physical fitness. He plans to squander it in the new season.
The time to play on the rim is running out, and Li Wan suddenly feels a little "time is not waiting for me".
It is necessary to improve the breakthrough and layup.
Meanwhile, Griffin continues to tinker with the roster for the new season.
It's something he has to do every season.
It is worth mentioning that Carmelo Anthony's contract extension has been settled, and there has been a lot of noise.
Because Anthony signed a three-year 3 million contract with the Columbus Explorers, which is equivalent to only 3600 million per year. Although Carmelo Anthony is one year older than LeBron James, he is 1200 years old this year. I will be 34 years old in three years.
But the contract was signed according to the age and status at the time. Carmelo Anthony played so well in the finals. Even if he is 34 years old, signing a 2 million contract is not a problem.
Unexpectedly, the contract renewal was successfully completed with only 1200 million in the end, which was something no one expected.
The league almost sent an investigative team to investigate the deal.
Of course, it's useless to investigate, because that's exactly what Carmelo Anthony meant.
After winning the first championship in his career, Carmelo Anthony's desire to retire with this team became more and more intense. He felt that he had to have a retired jersey for his career. place it!
Don't play for so many years, there is no place for a retired jersey in the end...
Griffin seemed to have sensed his meaning, and Dang even said: "Man, Columbus will never forget your sacrifice!"
There is no way, Li Wan started to implement the big contract in the second year, and Wiggins also started to take his big contract. It is really "the landlord's family doesn't have much food left."
If Carmelo Anthony is really given a contract with an annual salary of 2 million, I am afraid that the Columbus Explorers will not even be able to show reinforcements this year.
Well now, Griffin can still use the basic salary contract to find people in the free market.
There are still a lot of "fish" this year.
Just like...
Mackie!
As a victim of O'Neal's "five big embarrassments", he has now become a representative player of the league's "bad brain".
He was very angry about this and criticized O'Neal, but still no team extended an olive branch to him. Griffin did not hesitate at all and immediately offered the contract.
At the same time, the "Columbus Annual Dream Factory" opened, and the former "Nine Finger Dunk King" Gerald Green came to shoot for the championship.
This is all Griffin's gains this summer.
After winning the "Nine-Finger Slam Dunk King", the Columbus Explorers' lineup for the new season is also officially released:
"One position: Li Wan, Beverly, Rajon Rondo, Jalen Brunson;
Second position: Wiggins, Brogdon;
[-]rd position: Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter;
Fourth position: Sabonis Jr., Kwame Brown;
Fifth position: Adams, McGee;”
In this lineup, the No. [-] position is obviously "overspending".
But Li Wan is not fixed in a certain position, so looking at it this way, it's actually not bad.
Due to the turmoil in the free market in the summer, when the closed training camps for the new season of the teams have not yet started in early September, the major media have already begun to predict the situation of the new season of the league.
ESPN, in the volleyball team strength list, ranked the Warriors in the first position, the Hornets in the second position, and the Trail Blazers in the third position, all the way to the fourth At the position, the name of the Columbus Explorers appeared just now...
The defending champion ranks fourth on the list of total combat power. The media and fans who are familiar with ESPN routines know:
This is planning to make trouble again!
However, there is one thing to say, this year is indeed very suitable for doing things.
Because even the experts who have seen the world, including Bill Wharton, waved their hands again and again:
I have never seen this game this year!
Some media also said, "This will be the last madness of the superstar grouping era!"
But these words were met with strong complaints, because as early as when LeBron James went to Golden State and Kevin Durant joined the Bulls, these experts were already saying that this is "the last madness of the superstar group" .
But the result?
It's been two years and it's still crazy!
Two years and two years, how many more years are there!
The Columbus media expressed strong dissatisfaction; "This is underestimating the defending champion! This is the greatest disrespect to the Explorers!"
Li Wan was also asked about this matter by reporters on the media open day of the Explorers. He said: "ESPN will always be like this. When you care about this matter, they have already succeeded!"
As far as ESPN is concerned, they are not afraid of being slapped in the face, what they are afraid of is that no one will ignore them.
However, Li Wan has his own way to deal with these reporters who are doing everything for the sake of gimmicks. He said: "I don't care about this matter, but I believe that they will feel a headache soon!"
Li Wan's words did not "stay overnight" at all. Tens of thousands of "Wan Jiajun" fought for Li Wan that night, blasting the ESPN channel.
Also feeling unsatisfactory is LeBron James.
ESPN is not using the Lakers as a gimmick. The Lakers can be ranked 8th and 9th on the ESPN rankings. This position is actually almost the same in terms of the strength of the Lakers.
ESPN does not use the Lakers as a gimmick, but LeBron James as a gimmick. In the new season's star list, LeBron James only ranks 8th.
This is the first time since LeBron James won the regular season MVP, he has been ranked so low.
Even if he changed so many teams, he is in the top 5 all the year round on the ESPN star list, and most of the time it is the top [-], sitting in the second place, and Kevin Durant can Compete with him for the second place.
But this year...
Li Wan, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Stephen Curry, Paul George, Westbrook, Leonard...
Li Wan is still No.1 in the league, and Kevin Durant is still sitting in the second position, but he has dropped to the eighth position.
In fact, Li Wan was a little surprised when he saw the strength ranking of the stars in the new season. The original ESPN was a pure "Kehei", which excluded Kobe from the top 10 very early, but it was still LeBron James. Unexpectedly, at this time, even ESPN began to abandon LeBron James.
But when you think about it, it’s quite normal. After all, LeBron James in this time and space is 34 years old and has not yet won a championship. No matter how talented he is...
How can there be a 15-year "prince" in this world?
More importantly, Li Wan is still younger than him...
I'm afraid that even after he has retired, Li Wan is still ruling the league.
So what else is there to say?
After blowing for so many years, I haven't produced any effect, so let's use him to make some effect!
Do you think that for LeBron James, who is still thinking about becoming a "king", can he swallow this breath?
Of course, he also knows in his heart that based on his performance last season, he really has no confidence to speak back, but just wait, wait until I use my performance to shut you up.
Although the lineup of the Lakers in the new season does not look solid, basically there is no hope of winning the championship, but it has never been difficult for LeBron to get statistics!
There are many ways to explain yourself. If you can't win the championship, then get more data, which can also prove that your ability is absolutely fine, it's just "bad luck".
Ok……
This summer, the Lakers management ended their signings. Looking at the current lineup of the Lakers, LeBron James immediately figured it out.
The "uncrowned king" is also a "king"!
Even if he can't win the championship, he must be the one with the hardest data!
Then...
411!
When this great project appeared in LeBron James' mind, he suddenly felt that his entire career was bright again, and he found a career that he could fight for again!
On September 9, two days before the arrival of October, the Golden State Warriors also held a press conference.
Kevin Durant couldn't hide his excitement at the press conference.
When he first heard that he was going to join the Warriors, he was very excited. After he came and felt the cultural atmosphere of this team, he felt that he was full of opportunities again.
"I feel pretty good. I love Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler. It has nothing to do with them, but I really like the Warriors. I think I'm ready to start a new journey!"
Green also praised Kevin Durant: "This guy is great, I'm serious, he's really great! I've never seen such a guy, I feel like he can do everything!"
The reporters felt as if they had heard these words somewhere. It seemed that they also said something when they said LeBron James?
Unexpectedly, Green seemed to be able to sense what they were thinking, and continued to speak: "I said these words very seriously and from the bottom of my heart!"
He really does come from the heart...
Because once LeBron James is gone and Kevin Durant is here, he can "handle cards at the top of the arc" as before.
He is very hopeful that he will become the "King of Three Singles" in the new season again!
Do you think Green can't praise Kevin Durant?
When Li Wan knew about this, he couldn't help but think of that sentence:
Playing time is really important!
Originally, Green shouted at Kevin Durant every day, "We were champions before you came." Now, after experiencing LeBron James, Green sees Kevin Durant more and more happily. I understand, Kevin Durant really doesn't take possession of the ball!
(End of this chapter)