NBA: Sharks at the peak, guard the basket!

Chapter 306: Combat Strength Quasi-Ceiling?New York "Wolf Shark Rain" Trident! !
After seeking Lin Hong's consent, Jerry West waved his hand and directly gave Rodman a two-year, 2 million contract.

Two years, neither too long nor too short, just right! !

Even if Rodman's decline is serious in the second year, it will be a small loss at best.

Soon, when the news that Rodman joined the arch-enemy Los Angeles Lakers came out, it immediately caused a sensation all over the country.

The Lakers fans sighed and said: The Los Angeles Lakers management is digging their own grave!

"Dennis Rodman did those outrageously stupid things in the finals. It is impossible for any championship team to sign him!"

"That's right. As the defending champions, the Los Angeles Lakers actually signed Dennis. Are you sure they didn't want to hurt a thousand cattle and hurt themselves by eight hundred?"

"Dennis Rodman is better suited to vacation on the coast of Hawaii than to play ball!"

The ball on the coast of Hawaii is a more suitable sport for Rodman!

When the Bulls fans saw the news, they were a little sad, but more of them gloated:
The Los Angeles Lakers' game in the new season will definitely be very intense!
That scene was absolutely full of punches, making people excited and adrenaline rushing!
Take a look at the Lakers' current roster.

Black Mamba Bryant, One Punch Man Big Ben, Big Worm Rodman, Heavenly Disabled Foot Bowen, and Martial Saint Lin Hong.

This starting lineup is just placed on the court, and it can be seen that it can play well without asking.

Don't forget, there is also the key man of the Hammer coach-Robert Horry in the Lakers lineup.

Horry is also a ruthless stubble!
And that Wu Sheng Jackson who is hatching.

In short, the Lakers' game in the new season must be very exciting!

Also stunned by this news was Minnesota's second-generation wolf king.

After Kevin Platypus Hardt saw Rodman defecting to the Lakers, his mind was buzzing, and there was only one echo in his mind: it's over.

If they meet the Lakers next season, they will definitely be even more unbeatable.

Could it be that he couldn't escape being knocked to the ground by the cap, and forced to hold his respect, and do iron-blooded push-ups with his backhand to show his toughness?

Or... don't you?

it's not good?Not suitable?!

He really wants to strike hard, not fight and retreat!

At this time, Garnett deeply realized that if he wants to break through the shackles of fate, he must face up to the difficulties and find a more capable teammate, or join a more capable team.

At least when they meet the Lakers, they can play [-]-[-], so that they won't run around again and be embarrassed.

It's really not that Ray Allen and Gugliotta are not capable enough, but that the force value of the Lakers boxing team has increased again.

His teammates must not only be able to play, but also better.

However, next season is the last year of the rookie contract, as long as he plays steadily, there is no problem with a big contract.

Therefore, for the big contract that is close at hand, Garnett decided to endure the humiliation and wait and see for another season.

The rice knife that is safe in the pocket is the most real reliance.

Only with money in your pocket and a strong body can you do more things!
A man can bend and stretch, and as a person who has experienced it, he knows this well!
Immediately afterwards, the last of the four heavenly kings who forced the palace finally surfaced.

The news of the collapse of Rainman Kemp and the Supersonics management once again caused an uproar.

Facing the interview with the "Seattle Post" reporter, Rain Man was even more outspoken, accusing the Supersonic management of all kinds of unfair treatment of him, and did not give him due respect at all.

That scene, such as weeping and complaining, made those who heard it sad and those who listened to tears.

It stands to reason that Kemp, as the most destructive and violent power forward in the penalty area in the mid-90s, the Supersonics should be extremely fancy to him.

尤其95-96赛季总决赛对上72胜的史诗公牛，更是打出场均23.3分10板2帽1.3抢断的数据。

For the Supersonics who want to grab another championship, it is impossible to give up easily.

But what did the Sonics give Kemp?
9 million in 4420 years.

The average annual salary in the first 8 years was 370 million, and the highest was 1460 million in the last year.

then…

A Zhen fell in love with A Qiang, on a dark night...

超音速管理层转手就给了场均2.1分2.5板1.7盖帽的二年级新秀吉姆·麦克埃尔韦尼，送上一份5年2500万的大合同，平均每年薪500万米刀。

The contract of rookie Jim McElweney is a naked humiliation for the absolute core Kemp who only earns an annual salary of 330 million.

And that's not even the most humiliating.

Do the Sonics really have no money?
Yes, but he doesn't seem to take Kemp into consideration in salary planning.

After the end of last season, the Supersonics management handed over contract extensions to several key players at the same time:
Gary Payton, 7 million in 8750 years, an average of 1250 million a year.

萨姆·帕金斯，场均11分3.7篮板1.3助攻，2年600万，平均一年300万。

Hersey Hawkins, 5 million in 1800 years, an average of 360 million a year.

Coupled with the second-year rookie Jim McElweney, it is impossible for the supersonic salary space to give a big contract that meets Kemp's worth.

He wanted to lead the Sonics to compete for the championship, but the management was too bullying.

Between the lines of Rain Man Camp's words, there is no other meaning at all, it's just—fucking!
Either give yourself a big contract, or trade yourself, choose one! !
Want to whore for nothing?Let's have a big spring and autumn dream! !

He still has so many children to raise, without a knife of 1000 million meters, it is not enough to support his family! !
In this way, the last of the Four Heavenly Kings who forced the Palace - Rainman Camp, finally boarded the Dark Tornado Mountain.

It is different from the first three kings forcing the palace team.

The rain man's hoarse complaints really won the sympathy of the fans.

Since you don't want to give money, let him go free!
Camp, the rain man of the four heavenly kings who forced the palace, really just wanted to support his family.

The news that the rain was forcing the palace once again detonated the basketball circle of the whole meter.

Fans have been buzzing with three blockbusters in a row, Ewing for Sharks, Marbury for Starks, and Pippen for McGrady.

Just came back to his senses, Rain Man Kemp made another big melon.

Sonics fans were immediately dumbfounded.

I had a good time watching the play, but when I looked back, I actually ate melon on my own head!
What is this called!
When the news broke out that Rainman intends to join the trading market, the phone calls of the Supersonic management were ringing off the hook.

How could the Boston Celtics, who just won Pippen and formed a four-star lineup of Kidd + Jones + Pippen + Duncan, let go of this great opportunity.

If Larry Bird can successfully bring Kemp the Rainman to Boston, then the Celtics in the new season will have a showdown.

This lineup configuration: Kidd + Jones + Pippen + Kemp + Duncan!

Who can stand it?
Even when God comes!
Not only the Celtics, but even the Bulls also came out and got involved.

In addition, how could the Los Angeles Lakers be absent from such a lively scene!

But these teams are just joining in the fun.

If they really wanted to make an offer to Yu Ren, they really couldn't come up with an equal bargaining chip.

Most teams are going through the motions to join in the fun, and the offer cannot satisfy the Supersonic management at all.

The Bucks in the small market intend to send away Baker, who is about to become a free agent and his value will rise sharply, and exchange Kemp for Baker, and the two teams will get what they need.

However, the issue of money is still stuck, and the Bucks' salary space cannot give Kemp the fat contract he wants.

At this time, the knights had nothing but money.

However, the Cavaliers' style of play is known as a slow player, which does not match the wild Kemp, and is still on the sidelines.

at this time.

The big ball market, which rains people's hearts and minds and spends money like water, finally sent a generous offer chip to the Supersonics management.

For the Rain Man, they look set to win!

"I know you guys are passive, but it happened, Rick."

United States, New York, Knicks general manager office.

General manager Dave Gochetz called Sonics general manager Rick Sander directly and cut to the chase:

"It's clear to me that you can't keep Shawn, a dynamic beast."

"So, Rick, you have to face the reality. Sean has already applied for a trade. It's better to get together and leave. If you don't let him go, it will affect you yourself!"

Like Dave Gochetz said.

In the locker room of a team, there must be no potential safety hazards.

If a player applies for a trade, but is forcibly held down by the team, then this player is likely to become a time bomb that detonates the locker room.

When the time comes, the locker room of the team will explode, and the hearts of the people will be in turmoil. What good results can we still expect from the team! !
As strong as last year's Bulls, since Rodman and Pippen's internal strife, even if Jordan was superb in every game, he finally fell at the feet of the Lakers who were all soldiers.

So, even if the Sonics management doesn't have 1 reluctances, they still have to send the Rainman deal when it's most valuable.

It is worth mentioning that.

There are indeed quite a few teams who came to offer Rainman Kemp.

But most of them want to come here for nothing.

First of all, Yuren is actively applying for a transaction, and the value of the transaction will inevitably be suppressed.

Secondly, since the supersonics have already torn their faces, the Sonics don't want to keep Yuren in the team. When the team's morale is in turmoil and the locker room bursts, it will not be worth the candle.

If this is not taking advantage of the fire and taking advantage of a wave of supersonics, then he is not worthy of being the general manager of any NBA team.

The quotes given by the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers, in Rick Sander's view, are simply insulting quotes!
Unless your head is squeezed by the door, a fool will trade with you.

Instead, the New York Knicks.

The bargaining chip given by Dave Gochetz is the only one that meets the satisfaction of the Sonics.

After Rainman Kemp chose to force the palace, the Sonics could only choose to build a team around Payton.

At the same time, the team's immediate combat power cannot drop too seriously.

Alan Houston, nicknamed "CIC Textbook", can barely fill the vacancy in combat effectiveness after Rainman left.

Yes.

In the bargaining chip that the Knicks quoted Rain God, ah no, quoted Rain Man Kemp.

Including CIC king Alan Houston.

This is the most valuable bargaining chip in the Knicks' current lineup, except for Marbury + O'Neal who cannot be traded.

In addition, the Knicks also guaranteed that they would send away the rest of the players in exchange for a few draft picks to make up for the Supersonics' potential gap in losing the Rainman.

have to say.

As expected of the rich and powerful Big Apple City, the Knicks' operations are indeed very conscientious.

Look at Wang Bode again, he doesn't make deals that don't take advantage!
Totally a bandit.

"Did you get it done?"

When Dave Getchez hung up the phone, Knicks owner James Dolan asked anxiously: "What about Seattle?"

"It's done, boss!"

After the cooperation agreement was finalized, Gochetz also breathed a sigh of relief, and the job was completely saved.

"The team's lineup in the new season will be stronger than ever!"

If we say that the summer of 96 was the purple-gold summer of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Then the summer of 97 was a white carnival for the New York Knicks!

They sent away the fourth generation of King of New York——Patrick Ewing!

Sixth Man of the Season John Starks.

Larry Johnson + Chris Mills.

There are also multiple picks.

In exchange for the poisonous wolf Marbury + Rainman Kemp and the big shark O'Neal!

They sent away the team's four starters last season.

"I'm very pleased with the operation of the general manager Dave Getchez."

After finalizing the rain man dragging his family to the Big Apple City, James Dolan, who was interviewed by the media, said in high spirits:

"Seeing the team's roster for the new season, I am even more convinced what a wise decision it was to fire Earl Grunfeld last summer."

Think about last summer.

Not only did Grunfeld fail to persuade Jordan with money, but he also failed to exchange Lin Hong with the stud chips in his hand.

The last remaining team, with a 1:3 lead in the playoffs, was completely reversed and boarded the pillar of shame in history!
Look at the current Dave Gochetz. After taking the stage, he made a drastic move and directly sent away the core team of the overthrown team to form a younger invincible trident lineup!
Earl Grunfeld, who was unemployed at home, faced the sudden accusation and almost fainted in the toilet.

Do you know what it means to sit at home and the pot comes from the sky?
Alas, this is it.

Jordan and Lin Hong failed to come to New York, so it was his fault.

The team's 1:3 lead in the playoffs was reversed, and it is also on my head?
I'm not a coach! !
Besides, last summer, Jordan didn't show any intention of coming to New York at all!
As for Lin Hong?

That's why you can't beat the Los Angeles Logo guy! !

This year, these three players collectively forced the palace management and showed favor to the Knicks.

Even if the tie dog is the general manager of the Knicks, he can form a new trident lineup for this team!
Dave Gochetz responded from the air: woof woof?
In short, Grunfeld feels that the Knicks' operation this summer is basically the opponent's own trap, and there is no difficulty at all.

Instead, it was the operation of the Lakers Jerry West last year, that is an epic trader!
Obviously, Grunfeld's rebuttal cannot change the outside world's perception of him.

Dave Gochetz, who was also interviewed by the media, was a little ecstatic, and even began to compare himself with Jerry West last summer.

"If last summer, I would have taken over as general manager of the New York Knicks."

"Then the current lineup of the team may be Allen Iverson + Sean Kemp + Shaq O'Neal and Lin Hong!
"You ask me Shawn, Shaq and Lin, how should they play at the same time?"

"Of course it made Lin appear at the starting small forward position!"

"A small forward with a height of 2 meters is out of position against anyone. Thinking about it makes me feel terrible!!"

"Long before Lin entered the league, I knew he could play small forward. It's a pity that I took the job too late."

Anyway, bragging does not pay taxes, Dave Gochetz blew it straight away.

While elevating himself further, he also stepped on his predecessor Grunfeld, and finally threw an olive branch to Lin Hong in an extremely cryptic manner.

He admired himself a little bit for the operation of killing three birds with one stone!
Getchez's output was as fierce as a tiger, almost telling Lin Hong:

Don't hesitate, come and join the Knicks!

We have Marbury, Kemp and O'Neal here, you just need to pack your bag and move in, the champion will lie down and win until his legs are weak!
As for how to jump from the Lakers to New York?
Is this not easy?
Of course, it is a direct forced palace!
The Knicks still have Charles Oakley, an old oak tree, on hand. It's not too much to replace Lin Hong, who is forcing the palace, right? !
Obviously, the Knicks management completely tasted the bonus of forcing the palace, which caused a cerebral hemorrhage and began to daydream.

But it is undeniable.

The Knicks have frequently operated in the trading market this summer, and they have indeed been frantically sought after and praised by New York fans.

Perhaps, this is the biggest attraction of big cities for stars to join!

Of course.

The New York Knicks' frequent pick-and-miss behavior in the trading market has also attracted the attention of NBA executives.

They have sent an investigation team, among the three transactions of the Knicks in the summer, to investigate whether there are irregular operations.

For example, whether the Knicks are suspected of luring Marbury and others to take the initiative to force the palace management, allowing the Knicks to occupy a favorable position in the transaction.

seriously.

Even league commissioner David Stern doesn't believe there will be no violations.

In just one summer, so many young players were forced to submit trade applications at the same time.

If this bad trend prevails, how will the small ball market survive?

Of course, in front of the white rice knife, the life and death of the small ball market is not important at all.

US time, June 7.

After weighing the pros and cons, the alliance finally passed these three transactions.

David Stern didn't even bother to settle the trumped-up charges, and directly gave the Knicks a fine warning of $10.

However, after the three deals were concluded, James Dolan jumped out again, and even more arrogantly clamored in an interview with the media:

As long as you can get O'Neill + Kemp + Marbury, [-] meters is nothing! !
If Lin Hong can be exchanged, he can afford another sky-high fine!
Then, James Dolan gorgeously received the second big ticket from the NBA official.

Openly challenge the credibility of the alliance in front of the media, and you will be fined another 10 meters!

This wave of fines + reasons for fines made Dolan's arrogance suddenly restrained a lot.

It's enough to brush up on the sense of presence, there is no need to be tough with the alliance.

In case of being on Stern's blacklist, it will do more harm than good to the Knicks!

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(End of this chapter)