NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 137 I May Be Your Cousin
As soon as Kongbu got the news of the Bulls trade, he received a call from Lao Deng.

"Kong, are you kidding me with that white kid?"

"Why is it so weak in my hands that it's about to die, but it's different immediately in your hands?"

"Don't tell me it's because you have magical powers."

"There is no magic and magic in this world!"

Like a child who just learned that there is no Santa Claus in the world, Old Thomas yelled at Kombu at the top of his lungs.

"Old guy, if I remember correctly, you were the one who wanted to send Miller back to death."

Combe sighed.

"I don't care, you have to make it up to me. Last time you sold Ricky Davis, you didn't sell it to me."

"In order to make room for Big Zhi, the team is short of an outside liner, why don't you sell us Mashburn."

Old Thomas relentlessly rose up.

"Old man, I advise you to go to the jungle of Guinea to fight with a silverback gorilla. Under the violent slap of its big slap, maybe your brain will be clearer."

"Or you come directly to Toronto and let the bus or Ben slap you twice, I think it can have the same effect."

"Someone from my side is calling, so I won't tell you."

Kong Bu quickly hung up the phone.

He felt that he was about to become Fan Shengmei in the basketball world, and Lao Deng had been thinking of sucking blood from his body, like a fine leech.

It was Dumas on the phone.

"Kong, I'm curious. Is it Lewis or Harrington that you want to trade?"

Dumars struggled all night after the game last night.

If Combe wanted to trade Lewis, he might have to find a way to release Combe's pigeons.

Pierce's strength is very good, although he doesn't match Hill a bit, both of them need the ball, and their positions overlap.

But even if a young player with strong strength is traded, he can still get a good bargaining chip. Anyway, the value must be much higher than that of Lewis.

And if Comb took Harrington in exchange, he would be able to accept it.

Harrington's performance last night impressed Dumars. The offensive stability is good, and he is willing to run without the ball. The key defense is much stronger than Lewis, and his body looks much stronger.

While Comb was still in Detroit, he simply called and clarified the deal.

"It's up to you, you can pick any two of them."

"Lewis is stronger on the offensive end, while Harrington is more comprehensive."

"Lewis is more suitable for a super blue-collar center, and Harrington is more versatile."

In fact, Comb is not in a hurry to get Pierce. Many teams in the league like to use the big man at the third position. Harrington's role may not be worse than Pierce.

Dumars smiled bitterly, Lewis's offensive end is stronger?If he hadn't watched Lewis's game, he would have almost believed Comb's nonsense.

"Harrington, of course."

"Kong, tell me the truth, Pierce or Harrington, who has more potential?"

Dumas asked confusedly.

Combe pondered for a moment, "In fact, Pierce has more potential, but Harrington must be stronger in immediate combat power."

"I can guarantee that Harrington can average around 19 points and 7 rebounds per game after arriving in the Pistons."

"We are old friends, there is no need to lie to you about this."

Dumas felt a lot more at ease. He had dealt with Kongbu many times, and he knew that Kongbu was not that kind of insidious and cunning person.

These words are very true, and it clearly shows that Pierce has greater potential.

It's a pity that Dumars still wants Harrington more. After all, Pierce and Hill overlap, and Pierce's off-ball ability seems to be inferior to Harrington.

Comb has guaranteed that Harrington can hit 19+7, so there is nothing to say.

A rookie combo forward who can play 19+7 is exactly what Dumars dreams of.

After talking on the phone with Dumars, Comb quickly called Harrington to his room and told him about the news that he was about to be traded to the Pistons.

Harrington, of course, is happy.

The Raptors' family background is so thick that he feels that he will never succeed in the Raptors.

If it is sold to the Pistons, the situation will be different. At least he is stronger than the Pistons' starting fourth position Jerome.

After going there, it is very likely that he will be placed in the starting lineup immediately.

In this transaction, Kumbu didn't feel the slightest bit of sadness in his heart, and he may have experienced too much.

His saddest deal was when he traded Snow with Lvkai. At that time, he felt very uncomfortable. Later, the deal between Wu Sheng and Camby was much better.

Harrington was happy, and Pierce almost vomited blood.

Hearing that Dumars said he was going to send himself to the Raptors, Pierce's expression changed instantly.

To the Raptors?
I started with the Pistons, and after I went to the Raptors, let alone start, I might not be able to get the position of chief substitute.

He mainly plays the third position, and he can make do with the second position, but whether it is the second position or the third position, the Raptors are all overcrowded.

It's a pity that he is just a new melon egg, and it is not his turn to comment on the team's trade. Even if he doesn't want to, he can only bite the bullet and agree.

At noon, the Raptors and Pistons held a joint press conference to officially announce the deal.

After the press conference was over, Harrington stayed in Detroit directly, and asked his teammates to send his luggage in Toronto.

The Raptors have to go to an away game next time, and after Combe told Pierce to pack up, he went directly to Toronto to report.

With the arrival of Pierce, the second and third positions of the Raptors really can no longer accommodate other players.

Tracy McGrady and Mashburn both start, and there are Carter, Mobley and Pierce on the bench. In addition, Lewis has been used by Comb at the third position.

There are a total of six front and back line players, and all of them are strong. It would be a pity for Kumbu to throw away anyone.

The four insiders, namely Big Ben, Bus, Jermaine O'Neill and Miller, are just enough for now.

Two starters and two substitutes, of which the bus can play the fourth and fifth positions. Even if someone is injured, it can still guarantee that the Raptors will not lose their combat power.

There are currently Billups and Grandpa Lu in the No. [-] position.

When Grandpa Lu is mentioned, many people will scoff. In fact, this guy has some strength, especially his three-point firepower. He is a relatively top-notch existence among point guards.

With a career spanning 11 years, any player with a career longer than ten years must have something.

Although it is true that the strength cannot reach the threshold of an All-Star, it is also appropriate to play Billups as a substitute.

The key point is that this guy has the best flattering skills in the universe. Keeping him in the team can also liven up the atmosphere in the locker room.

Four insiders, six forwards and guards, and two point guards, just happen to be the Raptors' current 12-man roster.

If nothing else, at least before the end of this season, Combe will not move the Raptors' lineup again.

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After winning the Pistons, the Raptors' next opponent is the Vancouver Grizzlies.

When Stu saw Kumbu, he had mixed feelings in his heart.

Before the start of last season, he knew that the Raptors hired Comb. At that time, he was quite happy. He felt that the Raptors took the initiative to start to play badly, and the Grizzlies, who were fellow sufferers, did not have so much pressure.

As a result, Comb led the Raptors to the championship last season, completing a feat known as the most incredible championship journey in history, setting off the Grizzlies, who entered the league at the same time, as humble as dust.

"Kong, if you continue to be strong like this, we may have to move out of Canada."

"It's really unbearable to always use it as your negative teaching material."

Stu joked.

"You got Bibby this season, the situation is not bad."

"Steady for two years, get more high-ranking draft picks, and sooner or later you will rise."

"Next year will still be a big draft year. If you really can't do it, you will take the initiative to play badly. Anyway, this season is very short, and the long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain."

Combe suggested as a friend.

Stu was speechless and took the initiative to show off?Does the Grizzlies need to take the initiative to play badly?
Fourteen games have been played since the start of the tournament, but they only won two games. Does this still require taking the initiative to play poorly?
The newly won Bibby is really good, but unfortunately he is not O'Neal or Duncan, not the kind of player who saves the entire team by himself.

The Grizzlies' foundation is too weak. Last season, under the suggestion of Comb, they started to shoot three-pointers, and the effect was still there. Unfortunately, this was not enough to make them a strong team.

The current high-level players in the team are only Raheem plus Bibby, and there is also an old Curry.

"It's a pity. Dazhi left the team at that time. It would be great if he could come to our Grizzlies."

"We actually lack a top insider in the league now."

"By the way, Kong, in the next draft, do you predict that there will be such a super center seedling?"

When Stu thought of Big Zhi, his heart was still very hot, but it was a pity that Old Thomas got ahead of him first.

Kongbu is speechless, only one top insider is missing?What the Grizzlies lack is not just insiders. They actually lack everything except the first and fourth positions.

In addition, the 99 draft produced a large number of stars and quasi-stars, but there is only one bad thing, that is, there is not a decent center.

The No. [-] pick Brand is a power forward. Odom, Marion and Kirilenko are all combo forwards, and they can't play center.

There is a reason why top centers are valuable. The production rate is too low. It may take a few years to meet a super center seed.

The reason why Yao Ming has such a great influence is that apart from his status as a Chinese, there is also the reason why he is a once-in-a-ten-year super center.

It really happens once in ten years. Yao Ming entered the league in 02. Counting forward for a full ten years, it happened to be 1992 when O'Neal and Mourning entered the league.

In the past ten years, there has been no rookie who can be called a super center.

Even if it is the 96 golden generation that is as strong as a cloud, most of the centers produced are blue-collar, and he is generally not counted among the ranks of super centers.

If it is included, Mutombo is more qualified to be among the top four centers than Ewing.

In addition to Big Ben, there are Dampier and Big Z.

Said Dampier is a super center, I am afraid that only Dampier himself can believe it.

As for Big Z, although he has also entered the All-Star and his jersey has been retired by the Cavaliers, he is still a long way from a super center.

It is precisely because super centers are so rare that the Cavaliers treat big Z like a baby bump. Even if he is always injured, the Cavaliers also gave him a maximum salary contract in advance.

"Super center seedlings are hard to come by, old man, I think you should be more realistic."

After hearing this, Stu could only smile wryly.

The game on the court has begun, and the Raptors are still on the second team tonight. There is really no need to go to war against the Grizzlies.

"Coach, do you know that we are actually relatives?"

Grandpa Lu touched Kong Bu's side at some point, and said with a flattering smile.

He has been with the Raptors for a while. Although Combe also put him on the roster and released McCain, Grandpa Lu hasn't gotten a second of playing time so far.

The Raptors have too many players at the second and third positions. In order to make McGrady's data look better, Comb let McGrady play point guard as long as Billups is not on the court.

Even if McGrady is rested, Combe will let others hold the ball.

Generally, when McGrady is rested, the Raptors play weak teams. Whether there is a point guard on the field will not directly affect the outcome of the game.

Kong Bu turned his head and looked at Grandpa Lu speechlessly, wanting to hear this guy's "good opinion".

"It's true, you and I may be cousins, I'm your cousin."

"I know that the surname Lu is very common in the Celestial Dynasty. My surname is Lu, your surname is Kong, and the one surnamed Lu and the one surnamed Kong were sisters hundreds of years ago."

Grandpa Lu's skills in dating relatives made Kong Bu convinced and gave him a thumbs up.

He suddenly remembered that under normal circumstances, this guy likes to flirt with relatives of Chinese players.

He has a good personal relationship with Yao Ming. During the interview, he said that he and Yao Ming are cousins, and that Lu and Yao were sisters hundreds of years ago.

Later, it was said that Yi Jianlian and Yi Jianlian were also cousins, and that Yi and Lu were also sisters hundreds of years ago.

With the ability to run the train with his mouth full, it's no wonder he can do so well in the alliance.

If you really want to talk about relatives, the probability that Kongbu and Daba are relatives is much higher than that of Grandpa Lu.

"Cousin, I have been in the Raptors for a long time, can you let me play for a while, even for a minute."

After getting close for a long time, the cousin finally showed his purpose in an attempt to make a fool of himself.

"Wait, it's not yet time."

"In two weeks, I will let you play and give you a chance to start."

Combe said with a smile.

The cousin in his peak period has a data of about 10 points and 5 assists. In the Raptors system, his assist data will definitely improve a lot, and the three-point firepower can also be fully released. If he is lucky, he may be able to hit 20+10 data comes.

"Thank you, cousin. Seriously, don't you really feel that we look alike?"

"We are all about the same height and have short hair."

Kong Bu took a closer look at Grandpa Lu's appearance, what does he look like?You can't marry a wife with such a dignified appearance in the countryside. I am the most beautiful man in Toronto, who looks like you?
"According to what you said, there are at least 1000 million people in the world who are about the same height as me and have short hair."

"I have quite a few cousins."

Grandpa Lu immediately smiled flatteringly again, "That's different, the first time I saw the coach, I had a kind feeling."

"To be honest, I have never seen such a handsome man as a coach. If I were a woman, I must marry the coach."

Combe hadn't heard such vulgar flattery for a long time.

Xiao Malong was a flatterer before, and he has been flattering behind Kong Bu.

But after winning the championship, this kid didn't know if he had become bloated, and he began to rely on his status, and he stopped flattering, which made Kong Bu a little lonely.

Suddenly another sycophant came, and Combe felt that life was colorful again.

(End of this chapter)