NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 156 Windfall: Nash and Bell

There are many teams that have a good relationship with Kumbu. For a player with a high cost performance like Mashburn, Kumbu thinks that the fat and water will not flow to outsiders.

But some teams already have small forwards, such as the Pistons and Nuggets.

Before Comb thought about trading with the Pistons for Grant Hill to create a man-made perfect star.

It's a pity that he later realized that the team's salary space cannot support such a plan at all, so he can only think about it.

The Nuggets have martial arts saints, and they don't need Mashburn.

The Knicks definitely want Mashburn, but it's a pity that Combe can't create a strong enemy for himself.

Moreover, the Knicks' competition is also quite fierce, and Mashburn's data may not be able to improve much.

The Hawks can do it, but the Hawks have no bargaining chips in their hands. The most valuable player in their team right now is Terry the Jets just selected. Unfortunately, Combe is not very interested in him.

There are basically no suitable teams in the East to trade.

The Spurs and Lakers in the west are directly ruled out. If these two teams get Mashburn, they will really pose a great threat to the Raptors.

The Sonics are also not suitable, and they have no bargaining chips to trade now.

The Grizzlies are actually quite suitable, but they are too weak, which will make Mashburn's data look worthless.

But if Mashburn just wants a maximum salary, then the Grizzlies can. After next season, the Grizzlies will definitely renew Mashburn with a maximum salary.

Just when Combe was hesitating whether to call Grizzlies general manager Stu, his cell phone rang.

It was Nelson, the general manager of the Mavericks, who called.

"Kong, I know you're busy, so I won't go around in circles with you."

"Your backup center, Miller, do you intend to make a shot?"

Old Nelson asked straight to the point.

Comb was stunned. He thought that the first team to come to him to buy Miller would be the Kings.

After all, Adelman is now at the helm of the Kings, and a player like Miller is the perfect core of the Princeton system. Both he and Webber can pass the ball, and they can definitely burst out with unimaginable combat effectiveness.

Kong Bu is already ready to slaughter.

As a result, Adelman didn't come, but Old Nelson came instead.

It's normal to think about it. Old Nelson doesn't stick to tactics at all. His ideas are wild and unconstrained. Maybe he is brewing tactics similar to the Princeton system in his mind, which just needs players like Miller.

Nowitzki will be put on the starting lineup this season. There is something to be said for his style of No. [-] and Miller who can organize.

"Miller's not cheap, old man."

"As you know, he may be the only center forward with the top passing ability in the league, and Divac can only be counted as half."

Combe said with a smile.

"Kong, of course I know it's not cheap."

"I'm going to trade Gary Trent and Shawn Bradley, what do you think?"

In fact, Gary Trent played in the Raptors for half a year in the 97-98 season under normal circumstances, which is the season that Combe just passed through.

He was a bargaining chip as a flying mouse and was sold to the Raptors by the Blazers.

Later, after the rookie contract ended, the Raptors did not renew him. He joined the old Nelson's Mavericks and played at a good level.

Last season, he even averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game.

Bradley, the big bamboo pole, is also a blue-collar insider with strong defensive ability. He is 229 cm tall and has no defensive dead ends.

It can be said that the old Nelson has great sincerity in the transaction, and such a bargaining chip is only a replacement center for the Raptors, which is enough sincerity.

It's a pity that these two players can't catch Konbu's eyes at all. Together, they are not as good as a random first-round pick to attract Konbu.

"Mr. Nelson, the chip you gave is very sincere."

"It's a pity that our Raptors don't need it at all. If you are willing to take out the German, I can consider it."

Comb hit Dirk Nowitzki.

If you can get Dirk Nowitzki, like Jermaine O'Neill, and share playing time with the bus at the fourth position, it can greatly enrich the diversification of the Raptors' offensive style.

"That can't be done. I want Miller, and I want to partner with Dirk."

"Without Dirk, what's the point of having Miller?"

"Kong, there are so many players in our team, apart from Dirk, there is no one you can look up to?"

"What about Finley? But Finley's price is much higher. If you want it, besides Miller, you have to get another Tyronn Lue."

The old Nelson decisively cut off Kumbu's fantasy and did not sell Nowitzki at all.

Kongbu was speechless. Old Nelson was indeed crazy enough to open his mouth to sell the team's scoring leader.

It's no wonder that he and Cuban have a hard time fighting, and no boss can tolerate such a crazy general manager and coach.

"You want Tyronn Lue? Don't you have point guards?"

"I remember Steve playing well, right?"

Kumbu was curious. The Mavericks now have Nash. Besides Nash, there is also Robert Parker, who was once the second-in-command of the Wizards. He averaged 18 points and 8 assists per game.

It's as if they don't need to trade the point guard at all.

Even Kumbu doesn't know why these teams are playing Grandpa Lu's idea.

Is it just because of his status as a Raptors player?

Comb really guessed right. In the eyes of each team, even leftover players that the Raptors can't use may be rare treasures in their teams.

Harrington, Mobley and others have fully proved this point.

"Not bad? I let him play as a starter for the whole season, and his shooting percentage is only 36%. Kong, if you want it, why don't I trade him to you."

Old Nelson was somewhat dissatisfied in his tone.

This dissatisfaction is aimed at Nash.

Last season, Nash played [-] games and started [-] games. A former first-class point guard like Parker had to be a substitute for him.

As a result, Nash played very badly, averaging 36.3% from the field and only 8 points and 5.5 assists per game.

The Nash in the fans' impression is a frequent visitor to the 180 club, but this season Nash's shooting percentage is indeed very low, not even reaching 160%.

Comb thought of Nash in his memory. He did have a bad season with the Mavericks and started sharing the starting position with Parker next season.

It wasn't until he played a good performance again that he won the trust of the old Nelson for the second time.

Then there is an uncontrollable rise, playing for the Mavericks, and then going to the Suns to become the league's top point guard and even the top point guard in history.

"Old man, it's hard to buy Miller with your chips."

"But we are interested in selling Mashburn, are you interested?"

A bold idea came to Kongbu's mind, that is to take Nash down.

He didn't want Nash before because he was worried that if Nash started, it would drag down the team's defense.

But now there is no such worry. The Raptors have Payton and Davis with a beard, so there is no need to worry about the defense at the first position.

Facing a player like Nash, Combe must be moved.

The key is that Nash's current price is not high, he just lost the trust of old Nelson.

"What? What did you say?"

"Kong, young people can't play tricks on us old men."

"You're talking about selling Mashburn to us, deal done!"

"Except for Dirk, you can take any player in the Mavericks lineup!"

Old Nelson went crazy with joy. He never dreamed that there would be such a surprise when he called to inquire about Miller's deal.

Compared to Miller, Mashburn must be more attractive.

The Mavericks had a poor record last season, mainly because the perimeter defense was too stretched.

Michael Finley is known as the poor man's version of Jordan. His offense is fine, but his defense is too bad. It is almost the bronze version of Jordan.

If you can add a good offensive and defensive Mashburn, Nelson Sr. is sure that the Mavericks can take off directly.

Kong Bu smiled wryly, so the deal is concluded?

"Old man, I really have no interest in any of your players, except Dirk."

"Give me three first-round picks. You have Mashburn, and Trent can trade them."

"The three best are first-round picks from 2001 or later, not 2000."

"Also give me Steve."

The Raptors still have a first-round pick from the Nuggets in 2000, and the 2000 draft was a small draft year. Comb does not plan to hoard this draft.

There are two or three sticks, which is enough.

Hearing that Combe really wanted Nash, old Nelson muttered in his heart.

He has always been very optimistic about Nash, otherwise he would not have used him so much last season.

It's a pity that Nash's performance disappointed him.

Now that Kumbu asked for Nash, he wondered if he used Nash in the wrong way.

"Kong, Steve is also our starting point guard."

"Sell it to you, and we won't have a point guard to use."

"How about this, we give you three first-round picks plus Steve, and then you give us Mashburn plus Tyronn Lue."

Old Nelson was still thinking about Grandpa Lu.

"make a deal!"

Kumbu readily agreed, and the three first-round picks are worth Mashburn's value, which means that Nash only replaced Grandpa Lu, and a fool would not agree.

Both felt like they were in a dream.

Old Nelson was ecstatic, they actually got one of the best forwards in the league.

Comb, on the other hand, answered the phone casually, and then unexpectedly harvested one of the best point guards in history.

It cannot be said who loses who wins, this transaction is actually a win-win situation.

It seems that the three first-round picks are quite a lot, but Kumbu didn't ask for a pick, which means that even if the Mavericks get three first-round picks with the 27/28/29 picks, the deal can be considered completed.

So the Mavericks didn't pay much chips.

On Comb's side, Marsh was supposed to be sold, and in exchange for three first-round picks, he also got Nash by accident.

As for Grandpa Lu who was also sold, Kong Bu was not worried that he would smash his selection signboard.

Now Grandpa Lu has also entered his peak period, because his offensive efficiency is good, and it is not difficult to average ten points per game.

At least he must have performed much better than Nash last season.

A trade with an average of ten points per game, a hit rate of over 45%, and a three-point hit rate of over [-]% is added to the deal, what bicycle is needed.

After hanging up the phone, Old Nelson went to work.

Busy looking for three first-round picks for Combe.

The Mavericks own one, and then have to trade for two.

Comb looked down on Gary Trent, but there were countless teams in the league who wanted him. It took less than four hours for the old Nelson to use Trent and their second-round pick to make a deal. In a three-way deal, a 2001 first-round pick was acquired from the Pacers and Green Kai.

Because the record of the Pacers and Green Kai is not bad, and the Mavericks' own first-round pick is not much higher, so there is probably no lottery among the three first-round picks.

Kumbu didn't care, anyway, he got it first and then we can talk about it.

If it doesn't work, then take it out and trade up.

The roster he had just drawn up for the new season only lasted for half a day, and there were not small changes immediately.

The fourth and fifth positions have not changed, and the third position has lost Mashburn, and then Pierce finally made it through.

Then Grandpa Lu in position [-] was replaced by Nash.

Looking at the big list in his hand, Kong Bu suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.

Nash?Marion?There is still a little overlord Stoudemire, isn't this the Three Musketeers who ran and blasted the sun in later generations?
"Huh? No."

"The Suns, and Lagabel, seems to be the undrafted pick this year!"

Kumbu suddenly remembered that Lagabel, the perimeter defensive gatekeeper of the Suns team, happened to be the 1999 undrafted pick.

Kumbu really didn't expect this crop before.

After seeing Nash and Marion, he remembered that there was such a loophole to pick up.

Bell is a typical 3D player. In the running and bombing Suns team, the Brazilian Lightning Barbosa, who is also a shooting guard, obviously has stronger offensive firepower, but Bell can still be the starter and let Barbosa play for himself. substitute.

Relying on strong defense.

Because Nash's defense is too weak, Bell often has to help Nash make up defenses.

If Barbosa starts the game, his defense and Nash are really the same as the bastard vs. Mung Bean.

Kumbu quickly called Shalun and asked him to come forward to find Lagabel's contact information, and then signed him.

The deal with the Mavericks is 2 for 1, so the Raptors have another big list position, which can be supplemented by Bell.

Kumbu was speechless. As soon as Bell signed, he really gathered more than half of the core of the Suns.

It's a pity that Xiao Ao left the team, otherwise Xiao Ao would replace Stoudemire who is somewhat similar, and the lineup of the running and bombing Suns would be formed directly.

After winning Nash and Bell one after another, Combe is in a good mood.

This is pure pie from the sky, without doing anything, just harvested two players for nothing, one of the strongest point guards in history, and a top 3D.

Saying Bell is the top 3D is really not bragging.

Some players are also called 3D, such as Tielin Danny Green, Tiza Ariza or Matt Barnes. They only have D, and 3 is too inaccurate.

And Bell's three-pointers are quite accurate, basically all of them are kept above [-]%. If he enters the league in the small ball era, Bell's achievements will definitely be limitless.

The main reason is that this guy is very courageous, he even dared to lock Kobe's throat.

The next day, Kumbu received a call from Sha Lun, and Lagabel signed the contract smoothly.

Signed a contract that never appeared in the draft, with a full four-year guarantee of 600 million US dollars.

Silly Lun is not stupid, he knows that Combe calls himself in the middle of the night, there must be something about Lagabel.

That being the case, take advantage of his cheapness and quickly sign for a few more years.

Bell also felt like a dream. Are you kidding me? I got a four-year, 600 million full contract for an undrafted pick?

This price is already comparable to a lottery show!
This year's 13th pick in the lottery pick, the starting salary in the first year is only 126 million US dollars!
(End of this chapter)