NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 228 Trading Reid
The morning after winning the championship, Combe was woken up by the phone ringing.

Since eight o'clock in the morning, his phone has not stopped ringing.

It was all acquaintances who called to congratulate Comb on winning the championship. Of course, they may also have some other purposes.

For example, I want to ask whether Comb has the idea of ​​leaving Philadelphia. At the beginning, Comb left Toronto without anyone noticing. Now that he led Philadelphia to win the championship, it is not impossible to run away again.

For example, ask Kumbu if he has the idea of ​​selling champion players. After all, it’s not that Konbu has never done such things.

Perhaps only old Fitch, who has completely retired, is the real congratulatory congratulations to Kumbu.

With the fourth championship in hand, Combe's historical status has been raised to another level.

So far, the coach with the most championships is Cardinal Auerbach, who has nine rings in his hand.

Then there is Zen Master, who currently holds five rings in his hand, three from the first dynasty of the bull, and two rings from the incomplete second dynasty.

Then there are John Kudal, Combe and Pat Riley, all three of whom hold four championship rings.

Riley coached the Lakers and won four championships in nine seasons.

Compared with Riley, Combe is obviously much greater. He won four championships in four seasons, and he still led two poor and white teams to win the championship, which is much more difficult than Riley.

As for John Kudal, his four championships were also won by the Lakers, but the age is too long. What happened in the 50s is almost 50 years away from now.

At that time, the NBA had just been established, and there were not many teams in total. Some teams may have disbanded in place. Therefore, fans and experts in later generations did not recognize the gold content of Kudal's four championship rings.

It can be said that Kumbu, who holds four championships, has become the third person in the NBA coaching profession, second only to Auerbach and Zen Master.

And Kumbu is still so young, he is sure to surpass the Zen master in the future, and it seems that it is not too difficult to surpass Auerbach.

Speaking of it, the Zen master is actually the biggest victim of Kong Bu's crossing.

Jordan just lost one championship, and Zen Master was miserable. He normally won 11 championships, more than Auerbach. Now he only has five championships, and he may not get more in the future. of the championship.

"Is there a mistake? Are you here early in the morning to make fun of me for a fool?" Combe received a call from old Thomas.

He wants to trade Houston for Ginobili.

"I'm just asking, it's fine if you don't agree."

"By the way, I've already done what you asked me to help you with."

"Let me tell you, that's the official rookie joint trial training venue. Apart from Stern, maybe I'm the only one who can book this venue."

"Why do you want to rent the training ground? You are very suspicious."

When playing in the Eastern Conference Finals before, Combuto Thomas helped rent a decent venue in New York.

The purpose is of course for the next basketball training camp.

As for why New York was chosen, it was entirely because New York was high-end, and Comb wanted to take the high-end training camp route, so he couldn't go to the countryside to do it.

Anyway, if you are idle during the offseason, you are idle, and you can make some money, who would think you have a lot of money?
The old Thomas still has a good track record. He directly helped Comb book the venue for the joint trial training of the rookies, which is quite high-end.

"Okay, I'll take a look at the venue in a few days, thank you, old man." Kongbu said with a smile.

"Don't just say thank you, you have to show something, right?"

"For example, to reveal the supernovas that can be selected by this year's low picks, I don't ask for more, just give me two."

Old Thomas said cheekily.

"Do you still want to express? When Da Zhi joined the Knicks, why didn't you see what you expressed?"

"Besides, we are so familiar, what else do we need to show?" Kong Bu said angrily, and hung up the phone directly.

……

After the championship parade three days later, Combe called Reed to his office.

Comb's next plan is to quickly put Reed on the shelf, and get at least three first-round picks before the draft starts.

A shooting guard who was selected as an All-Star in his rookie season is invaluable, and getting three first-round picks is not a problem.

Of course, because there are three super-talented high school centers this year plus Gasol, a foreign center, high draft picks are extremely precious. Even if Kumbu gets three first-round picks, the pick will definitely not be high.

Fortunately, the players that Comb likes don't need to be too high in the draft, as long as he doesn't worry about Gasol and Joe in singles.

"Coach, if I'm not wrong, am I going to be traded?"

Reid, who is usually very shy, hardly speaks in the team. After being called to Kumbu's office today, he even took the initiative to speak.

Reid's question directly made Combe a little embarrassed.

Although it is not necessarily a bad thing for the team to be traded out, especially for the players traded out by Kumbu, both the team status and personal data can be improved, but not everyone wants to be traded out.

Being traded means that he is not the best player at the same position on the team.

"Coach, you don't need to have any psychological burden."

"Being able to fight under you for a year is already the greatest luck in my life."

"I am very grateful to you. Even if you traded me, you are the most grateful person in my mind. Without you, I would either lose the draft or be sent down by a certain team."

"You gave me a chance. No matter which team I go to, I don't think they will let me guard the drinking fountain."

Reed talked on his own, and he might not be able to talk so much in a week.

His character is a bit similar to the later Leonard, who can't beat a fart with three sticks.

"Michael, being traded doesn't mean anything. In fact, I appreciate you."

"With your strength, now you have the ability to be unique, and I look forward to your rise."

Kong Bu said with a look of reluctance.

He really likes a player with Reed's character, but if he likes it, he likes it. If Comb doesn't want to play so hard in the playoffs next year, he can only trade Reed.

No way, apart from Yao Ming and Iverson, Reid has the highest transaction value.

I chatted with Reed for two full hours, maybe Reed has never talked so much in his life.

After Reed left the office, Combe let Adelman Jr. release the wind, and they will put Reed on the shelf for the Philadelphia 76ers.

The news immediately swept through the entire league that day, causing a sensation.

Again!
After Kumbu won the championship, he began to dismantle the team again.

The Reed he traded this time is too tempting.

Young, capable, and a rookie, he doesn't take up salary space. The key is that he looks reliable. He is not the kind of player who likes to cause trouble.

A player does not mean that he is strong enough to be favored by the team's management. No matter how strong his talent is, he will not be of much use after three days of fishing and two days of netting after joining the team.

Some teams that are in urgent need of shooting guards have started to act.

Pacers helm Larry Bird immediately called Comb.

"Kong, do you still remember the agreement we made when we played in the Eastern Conference semifinals?"

"I heard that you are going to sell Michael Reid, why not, let's trade him with Reggie, and give you another first-round pick with the 20th overall pick in our hands."

"Don't get me wrong, it's not that Reggie's strength is not as good as Reed's. We just don't want Reggie to end his career without a championship."

"We want him to retire with dignity, just like Payton and Barkley."

Bird Bird gave a trade offer straight to the point.

It's a pity that this offer can't impress Kumbu at all.

If it is the previous Raptors, the family background was strong at that time, and Bird's words were all about this. It is not impossible to help Reggie Miller.

But now the 76ers' family background is too weak, and they can't tolerate Kong Bu being a good person.

Miller is 36 years old. Last season, he averaged about 18 points per game, and his shooting percentage was comparable to that of Reed. Even if he got a first-round pick, it is impossible for any rational general manager to agree to this deal.

What's more, Miller's contract is not small. His current contract annual salary is 1100 million, and the contract will not end until 2003.

"Larry, I'm really sorry, I can't agree to this deal."

"Reggie is a great player, and he deserves a decent career, but now is not the time, we need to use Redd to trade more draft picks."

"Our lineup is still too poor and we need to add some new players."

Combe explained patiently.

Big Bird Bird smiled wryly, why does this sound so wrong?A team that just won the championship, actually said that their lineup is too bad?
What the hell!
But he also knows that compared to the Raptors in the previous two years, this 76ers team is indeed not a good lineup.

"Okay, Kong, then wait for two years."

Bird didn't force it, and after chatting with Comb for a while, he hung up the phone.

……

After a while, Duncan called.

Kumbu was speechless, Popovich knew how to exploit Deng and was stunned.

"Don't talk, let me guess the purpose of your call."

"Do you want Reed?"

Combe asked with a smile.

Because he just finished the phone call with Duncan yesterday, Duncan called to congratulate Comb on winning the championship, and called again today, and it was the 76ers who just released the news that Reid was on the shelf, obviously it was directed at Reed.

"Nothing is hidden from you, my old friend."

"Kong, open your eyes and look at our Spurs lineup. I said it's as bad as shit, isn't it too much?"

"You know who our No. [-] scorer last season was? Derek Anderson, I don't think you've heard his name before."

I don't know if Popovich taught Deng Daida these words, and the fool began to complain.

The Spurs' lineup last season was indeed a bit outrageous, and Anderson became their second-highest scoring player on the team.

Averaging 15.5 points per game, he seems to be a qualified first-line shooting guard, but unfortunately, his shooting percentage is too bad, only about 40%.

On the other hand, Reed's average shooting rate of 45% plus 38% three-point shooting rate per game is definitely the existence of hanging Anderson.

In addition, Reid is cheap enough, which is also an important factor that attracts the Spurs.

"Kong, don't keep talking. Although we are best friends, business is business. Just say what chips you want."

Deng Dumbly urged.

Kumbu is thinking about whether he should make this deal with the Spurs.

The troika of the Spurs removed two wheels for Kumbu, leaving only one Duncan, Ginobili has already been won by Konbu, Parker will also come out in the next draft, and Konbu is not prepared Leave it to the Spurs.

Even if Redd is sent to the Spurs, Combe feels that the Spurs will not be too deadly.

In addition, their strength has become stronger, and they can play a few more games with the Lakers in the playoffs to consume their physical energy.

"If you can afford the chip, I'm certainly willing to sell it to you."

"Three first-round picks, can your Spurs get them?"

Combe asked.

"Ah? Three? This seems a bit difficult." Duncan wondered.

Duncan knows what's going on with the Spurs. He has only two draft picks, one in the first round and one in the second round, just like the 76ers.

It means that the Spurs have to trade at least two more first-round picks.

However, there are no players in the hands of the Spurs that can be traded. If there were, it would not be possible for Anderson to start.

"Is it difficult? Forget it, don't force it."

"Aren't you getting in touch with Smith? He's actually not much worse than Reid, just a little older." Combe laughed.

These words startled Deng Daidai, "You know all about this? I really wonder if you have planted an undercover agent in our team!"

"I only learned the news from Popovich an hour ago, and you actually knew it earlier than me?"

The Smith mentioned by Comb was Steve Smith, the head shooting guard of the Eagles a few years ago, who went to the Trail Blazers to make a lot of money in the past two years.

As a result, he was half-dead by Pippen's side, and the data shrank significantly.

After playing for the Trail Blazers for two years, he came to the Spurs. Although he still didn't score many points, his shooting rate was extremely amazing, and his three-point shooting rate even reached 47%!

"Our roster is old enough that we really can't have another guy over the age of 35."

"I want Reed very much, he is very much my appetite!"

"Kong, wait for my news, I will let the team try to get three first-round picks."

After Duncan finished speaking, he couldn't wait to hang up the phone and went to find Popovich.

Since Duncan wants to book Reed, Comb simply waits. The Spurs are a place where he can train people. It is also good for him to play for the Spurs. At least the defensive end will definitely improve a lot.

After waiting for about two hours, this time Comb received a call from Popovich.

"Kong, thank you for your generosity. I've got three first-round picks."

"One is the 23rd pick that we brought with us, one is the 24th pick that we traded with the Sonics for next year's pick, and the other is the 20th pick that we traded with Avery Johnson and the Raptors. "

"Are you satisfied with these three picks?"

After finishing speaking, Popovich himself was a little embarrassed, because the three draft picks were too low.

It turned out that the three draft picks were all outside the [-]th pick!
"Forget it, just these three, but you have to send Steve Kerr from your team."

Kumbu didn't even think about bargaining, he knew that this was the limit of what the Spurs could do.

If it is not the limit, it is impossible for them to send the little general to the Raptors.

(End of this chapter)