warrior godfather

Chapter 728 is over

The Warriors first traded Leonard and then sent Green away, which shocked the entire league.

The Warriors fans, who were still celebrating the dynasty just now, suddenly discovered that their home had been stolen.

And to make matters worse, the Warriors officially announced that they will not renew their contract with Dinwiddie, and the Warriors' backup point guard for the past three years will also leave.

In the past three seasons, Dinwiddie has grown steadily every year and is an indispensable member of the Warriors' rotation.

本赛季，丁威迪场均能拿到8.2分4.7助攻2.5篮板1.7抢断，三项命中率分别为44.7%、

38.5%, 84.9%, high efficiency, comprehensive performance, only 1.3 turnovers, stable field control, accurate shooting.

He doesn't score much, but he can always stand up when the team needs it. He is a big-hearted player and is very popular with Warriors fans.

Now, he is leaving too, and Warriors fans are very reluctant.

The news that Leonard was traded and Green was leaving caused widespread panic.

Green's departure is still within the expectations of Warriors fans. After all, he was substituted below this season, and his role in the Warriors is getting smaller and smaller. Antetokounmpo can perfectly replace him. His contract is so big, leaving is really a normal.

But Leonard has just entered the ranks of superstars this year, and his popularity in the Warriors is second only to Curry. He still has two years of contract with the team, but he was actively traded, which is really unacceptable.

After these three pieces of news were released, there were panicked, pessimistic, angry, and puzzled Warriors fans everywhere on the Internet.

"It's over, it's over now, Leonard, Green, and Dinwiddie are all here, and in exchange for a bunch of rookies and draft picks, how can we compete for the championship next season?"

"Why did you trade?! Didn't Coach Z say that he was not satisfied with three consecutive championships? He traded away all the powerful players and brought back a bunch of rookies. Is this a show?"

"Ctmd, Zhang Yu is gone? I really think that I can easily compete for the championship, right? Shouldn't it be a few veterans traded to strengthen the lineup, and take advantage of the peak of the Tsunami Brothers to compete for a few more championships? Why did you give up on your own initiative? ? I'm so fucked up!"

The trend of public opinion has also changed accordingly. Zhang Yu has just been promoted to the altar by the media, when he ushered in overwhelming criticism and doubts.

The well-known reporter Wendhorst of the "Cleveland Candide" wrote an article saying:
"The Warriors dynasty showed signs of collapse, and all of this stemmed from Coach Z's arrogance. He took the initiative to dismantle the Warriors' strong lineup. Leonard and Green, who made outstanding contributions to the Warriors dynasty, were sent away. The core Rotating Dinwiddie is about to leave the team, which is against the laws of basketball and will definitely be punished."

"We all know that there is a saying in the NBA - don't fix things if they ain't broken. A few times in the playoffs will make a change."

"The Warriors originally had the chance to win four, five or even six consecutive championships. Their core lineup is so young, at its peak, with complementary characteristics and a tacit cooperation. As long as the Warriors don't make mistakes, it will be difficult for other teams to beat them."

"But now, the Warriors have exposed their flaws. The departure of Leonard and Green will deal a heavy blow to the Warriors, and their defense will become weak. The newly traded Jaylen Brown, Laurie Malka Ningdu can't help the team immediately, but Dinwiddie's departure has no effect, and Brogdon is a good replacement..."

"However, the Warriors' roster has been greatly weakened. They have no strength beyond the level of other teams. From a Big Four or even a Big Five team, it has become an 'ordinary' Big Three team. The chance to beat them. Next season, the Warriors will have a difficult way to defend their title, and Coach Z will taste the bitter fruit of dismantling the championship lineup!"

ESPN columnist Bill Simmons, who is also a diehard Celtics fan, was also extremely excited, writing:
"Congratulations to the Celtics! We have ushered in another superstar striker. The best strikers in the league are in Boston. The time to restore Boston's glory has finally arrived!"

"Some people say that the Celtics paid too much chips in this deal, but don't forget that what the Celtics got was Leonard, the second star of the Warriors dynasty, a top striker with both offense and defense! And he Only 26 years old, there is still a long peak period, as long as

To get him, no matter how much chips you pay, it is worth it. "

"This deal is a declaration that the Celtics have really returned to the championship. Although they performed very well last season, we all know that in this era of teamwork, it is impossible to win the championship with a single-core team-the Warriors did not Grouping, but they have many stars, the effect is the same as grouping."

"KD's performance in the Eastern Conference Finals was impeccable, but he had to face James and Irving at the same time. Thomas Jr. did not show the level of the regular season. The Celtics can resist six games, which is already a super-level performance. But next season, The Celtics have two superstars and no one in the East can match them."

"Don't worry about the compatibility between KD and Leonard. Steve Kerr has found the most suitable style of play for KD. He has served as an assistant coach in the Warriors for four years and is very familiar with Leonard. Find a way for the two to coexist."

"I am optimistic that the Celtics will win the championship next season. The Warriors gave up their biggest lineup advantage. Coach Z has a bunch of worthless starters for a mediocre swingman and a mediocre stretch four. With a lottery, sending away a superstar and a best defensive player, the Warriors may not even make it to the Finals."

"Maybe Coach Z really believes that he will never lose sight. He may think that these draft picks will bring him a second Curry, a second Leonard, and a second Green. But we all know , No one in this world can succeed forever, and arrogance is often the beginning of a fall from a high place. I boldly predict that the Warriors will never win a championship again. The Warriors dynasty is over."

Windhorst and Bill Simmons represent the opinions of the vast majority of commentators. They are not optimistic about Zhang Yu's initiative to dismantle the Dynasty lineup, and they all think that he is seeking his own death.

Fans of other teams are also extremely excited. Celtics fans are immersed in the joy of getting Leonard, while Cavaliers fans, Bulls fans, and Rockets fans are rejoicing at the Warriors' self-destructing Great Wall.

"Hahahaha, the opportunity has come, the rocket is rushing!"

"A good opportunity. Last time we took advantage of Curry's injury to win the championship. This time Leonard Green is gone, and the Warriors have weakened again. We must seize it!"

"Hehe, without Leonard, can we be swept away by the Warriors? Just wait, we will avenge the Warriors next season, and Lao Zhan finally has a chance to win the championship!"

The fans were just venting their emotions on the Internet. After seeing the Warriors' trade, the management of these strong teams immediately changed their plans and began to plan big moves.

In the past few years, the Warriors have dominated the league, and they are firmly on top of them, with no hope of winning the championship.

But now, the opportunity has finally come. If you can't seize it, you may never be able to compete with the Warriors again.

The Bulls are the best example. They won a championship when Curry was injured, but then they were swept by the healthy warriors and gentlemen in the following year, and then failed to reach the finals for two consecutive years.

That championship is the pinnacle of the Bulls.

So this opportunity must not be let go. No one knows whether Zhang Yu will discover some talented players from any corner and continue to dominate the league.

Taking advantage of the fact that the trading market has not yet opened, the teams aspiring to compete for the championship are all in full swing, and many of them are determined to stud.

Green is also favored in the market. He is not reduced to a substitute because of his declining level, but because Antetokounmpo has made too much progress and cannot compete. He is still very strong and his defense is even better.

His shortcoming of stretching space is not a problem. With the sharp increase in the salary cap in 2016, compared with the top defense and first-class passing of the Green League, his annual salary of 1600 million is very cost-effective.

In this era of 3000 million contracts flying all over the sky, a pure blue-collar with a good defense can get more than 1000 million, and Green also comes with a pass, which can be said to be excellent value for money.

The Warriors received offers from many teams, but since Zhang Yu had discussed with Green and would send him to the team he wanted to go to, Riley did not start negotiations with them, but was waiting for news from Green.

On June 6, before the opening of the trading market, Green's agent finally contacted Riley and told him that Green wanted to go to the Blazers.

Riley reported the matter to Zhang Yu, and Zhang Yu agreed to the deal after reading the conditions given by the Blazers, but he needed one more person.

The next day, the trading market opened. The Warriors first completed the Leonard deal with the Celtics, and then completed the Green deal with the Trail Blazers.

Warriors trade Green, McConnell and $300M trade exception from Celtics for Aminu, Meyers Leonard, Pat Connaughton and Blazers' 2018 first-round pick picks.

Among them, Aminu and Meyers Leonard are the bargaining chips given by the Blazers, and Connaughton is the one who Zhang Yu offered to come, which can be regarded as an addition.

After the Warriors announced the deal, there was another wave of ridicule.

Although Green played as a substitute for one season, judging from his performance in the playoffs, he still has the strength of the best defensive player. Facing the Cavaliers in the finals, he is also capable of playing the role of a tactical hub in the Warriors' passing and cutting system. .

And Connaughton is a rookie guard. Meyers Leonard, like Markkanen, is a white insider with a space-type fourth position.

Barkley said bluntly:

"Is this Coach Z's new era-leading tactic? Rookie guard + space-type four? Look at the people he traded, either short guards, or insiders who can shoot. To carry forward the tactics and win the championship only by three-pointers? I advise him to give up this idea as soon as possible!"

After seeing Green's deal, Warriors fans became more pessimistic:
"Hey, our dynasty has just begun, but it's already over..."

(End of this chapter)