: Seven hundred and seventy-three.

I chatted with Liu Mang for 20 minutes without a match. Tracy McGrady was almost mad. Seeing that the 20-minute vegetable abuse game was over, Tracy McGrady went to find Prince he was most interested in. Some of Liu Mang's play styles are very similar to that of the Eagles assistant Stockton, and the three discussed how to partner with Liu Mang.
This matter is very important for McGrady. As a player who started from the bench by defense, McGrady has been changing his style of play following his encounter. He became a superstar. From the beginning, it was entirely because of Grant- Hill has been reimbursed for years and has to become a superstar.
It is because of these experiences that McGrady lamented after winning two consecutive titles by the Lakers. If the Lakers traded with Eddie Jones in 1998, he would be willing to become Pippen instead of struggling with the Magic because he Originally intended to become Hill's Pippen and become a superstar, it was completely unexpected.
Even with good talent, I don't particularly want to be a superstar.
McGrady came to the Hawks almost for the first time to report. Since the 27th to the 29th are the time for the new team Bobcats to choose. If according to the NBA, it is the "League Reorganization" time, McGrady could not come The Eagles reported that before the draft conference, McGrady was on vacation and it was not impossible to rush back abroad, but at that time the Eagles were busy with the draft, and he did not come to trouble.
No, on the 30th, "Union Reorganization Completed", he came to report early in the morning.
The Hawks saw McGrady come to the team for the first time after the transaction. Moreover, he actively discussed with Prince on defense issues and with Stockton on offense issues.
Coach Kruger and Price found that it seemed a bit of a concern for Madiken to refuse to play well.
Taking the lead in scoring, being the boss, losing miserably when being the boss, having the opportunity to join a championship team and not being a big player is becoming an important role. For McGrady, it is more important to go to the Rockets than before. The enthusiasm and confidence are too much!
The most important thing is that the Hawks have Liu Mang.
This is a double MVP! Counting one hand in NBA history! Even if 80% of them depend on teammates, but it can become the data point of the team known as "the strongest lineup in history", it is impossible without two brushes.
Compared with Yao Ming, Liu Mang obviously makes it easier for McGrady to agree with him regardless of strength or character.
Coach Kruger and Price are only worried about the renewal of McGrady.
In order to get McGrady, half the team was demolished!
The two called Liu Mang aside, and told Liu Mang their concerns after getting a deal from McGrady.
Liu Mang remembered that in the original history, it was said in McGrady, and it was twice. One time in the summer of 2001, he lamented that he missed the opportunity to join the Lakers. If he and O'Neal or Kobe partner, he is willing to be Pippen.
In 1998, the Raptors selected Carter, so they were ready to trade with McGrady to become a famous star. As early as 1997, the Raptors had this idea. The goal in 1997 was Pippen and 98 in Eddie Jones, just the Lakers. I want a mature pitcher instead of training a high school student who may be a headache.
The second time, after completely retiring in 2014, McGrady lamented that since the new century, the most dominant team is still the Lakers, and once again lamented that he regretted not being able to go to the Lakers and OK combination partner.
Liu Mang has always thought that McGrady's character is very special. He doesn't like to fight for these things. After playing with Yao Ming for so many years, he has not decided who is the boss. The most important point is that neither of them is fighting for the boss. The people who are willing to be green leaves need players with absolute strength like Pinnacle Hill and OK to become the boss and lead the two forward.
Neither Yao Ming nor Tracy McGrady has the kind of spirit that can lead the team forward.
Regarding the cooperation with McGrady, Liu Mang feels that the problem is not big, and the issue of renewal, Liu Mang said his understanding after chatting with McGrady for a few minutes that day: "Tracy now does not want to talk about this matter, he I ’m afraid I ’m not going to be with us.

"On this point, I can understand, but Ais, is there a way to increase the possibility of Tracy's renewal?" Price hopes that Liu Mang, who has a very good relationship with McGrady.
"Uh ... I think about it," Liu Mang turned his head, "Yes! It's simple, let him feel that our team is incomparable to other teams!"
"No other team can match?"
"Yes! We take it slowly, anyway, there is still a year left, boss, you are like this ..."
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The press conference to welcome McGrady to join is held at 3 pm.
After the press conference started, the owner Price announced that he had reached a verbal agreement with Iguodala and the Eagles for 4 years with 11.9 million. However, he has not signed the contract, as long as he has not signed the contract, because he is a rookie without taking up salary space. Locked in the team.
Josh Smith and the Hawks reached a verbal agreement of 7.4 million for one minute and four years.
Iguodala and Josh Smith are both signing lotto show standard contracts, and there are differences between lotto and guaranteed contracts and non-lotto areas.
Tony Allen ’s contract is much smaller, the 4-year contract of 4.14 million 2 + 2, the team can not implement the team option in the third year, but the implementation, just like Prince, the next two years It is a guarantee contract.
And the contract between Valejo and Ariza does not need to be anxious, even if the Hawks do not sign them, they can "own" them for at least three years, such as contacting them with European teams or CBA. , All give up directly, so that they can go to other teams to try their luck, those who retain the right to sign, usually European players with contracts or younger players, European players often start playing at the age of twelve or three It's a professional game. After playing for a few years, I showed that my talent is being spotted by NBA scouts.
Later, Price sent the new players their jerseys.
The original nine of the Hawks. In the backcourt, Liu Mang wears No. 1, Calderon wears No. 3, Jason Terry is No. 31, Prince is No. 22, and Korver is a rare 26. No., players who usually choose jerseys between No. 20 and No. 30, usually choose Dominique Wilkins No. 22, glider Drexler No. 22, Jordan No. 23, Moses Malone No. 24, Korver played a different way.
In the frontcourt, Rashid Wallace was No. 36, Muhammad No. 2, Kwame Brown No. 54 and Kevin Willis No. 42.
McGrady originally wanted to pick No. 1, but Liu Mang used No. 1, and Calderon was very involved. He actively gave McGrady the No. 3 jersey. McGrady retreated to accept the No. 3 that Calderon gave him. The jersey, number 3 is also one of the iconic numbers for outside players, and Calderon replaced it with the number 5.
Iguodala originally wanted to use the No. 9 in college, but the No. 9 of the Hawks is the retired jersey of Bob Pettit, the first person in the history of the Hawks. So, according to Liu Mang's suggestion, he chose No. 8.
Ariza also wanted to use No. 1, so he chose No. 11, Anderson chose No. 18, Tony Allen chose No. 25, Josh Smith originally wanted No. 5, but he did not fight Calderon. No. 6.
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After the player's welcome ceremony, there is an interview.
The place for holding the press conference is not the interview hall, but the stadium, because even if a lot of rows of seats are removed, the reporters are also filled with a feeling of pressure!
Even McGrady was a little surprised, too many reporters! Too many players in the second round of the draft round like Ariza are surrounded by a group of reporters.
"This is the Hawks? God, what is the life of the Hawks players? It's like playing in Los Angeles and New York!" When McGrady experienced this battle before, he was still an All-Star every year, even if he took In the scoring season, not so many reporters attended the press conference.
McGrady is like this, the five new rookies are scared!
But when McGrady saw Calderon and Korver, two guys who didn't play well last season, they all enjoyed the flash, as if they were used to it ...
People are more dead than popular!
These guys are too extravagant! In addition to the Lakers and the Knicks, other teams and the Hawks, even if they won the championship or joined the superstars, there can be no such treatment, because of the gap in record, the Rockets do not have such treatment.
However, besides being surprised, McGrady is more excited. Which player would not like to be surrounded by flashlights? Start trying to enjoy this attention.
Coach Price and Kruger were on the side, secretly high-fiving in the back.
According to Liu Mang's instructions, they notified as many media as possible, and got a super-large press conference to let McGrady "hook". Sure enough, seeing McGrady's surprised and excited expression, this strategy was successful.
I have been enjoying the flash for a long time. If one day I plan to lose this kind of attention, I will be reluctant to give up. It is one of the most critical emotions that affect a person's decision.
Tracy McGrady is enjoying the flash, Liu Mang is in pain, and the reporters are asking why his four important players left.
Liu Mang was annoyed by this problem, and directly said: "Of course, we had a fight before, it was because of the MVP problem, they did not beat me together, I cried with one hand, four of them, I won I will stay. "
"..." Ghost letter!
Relatively speaking, Chinese sports reporters are too friendly, after all, their own family.
The reporters from the court were not acquaintances, but they were also very friendly. The question asked was: "Ais, what are your expected goals for this year's Olympics?"
Looking at his very excited compatriots, Liu Mang thought that he should set a small goal! It is not possible to win the championship, and the chances of getting a card are not high. Liu Mang thought for a while and said: "My personal goal is to win a game in the knockout. What do you think of the top four?"
I haven't waited for the reporter to answer, the long-lost system prompt is coming ...
"Ding ... Triggered by the Olympic Games task: the light of the Chinese team."
"your sister!"
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"The light of the Chinese team: the host needs to lead the Chinese men ’s basketball national team to the finals of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and reach the semi-finals. Task reward: Leader buff the light of the Chinese."
"Light of the Chinese: Leader buff, when the host leads the Chinese men's basketball national team, all the players of the Chinese men's basketball national team that have not reached the lowest level in the NBA are temporarily raised to the level of NBA bench players."
After leaving the press conference and coming to the lounge of the arena, after carefully reading the content of the mission, Liu Mang felt a little dignified. This leader buff means that there are not many people in the national team, even the lowest level in the NBA. , Probably what it means?
Liu Mang remembers the lowest level of ability evaluation in the NBA? It seems to be 45?
"Ding ... The NBA's lowest level of ability evaluation is 45, bench players are 50, role players have an average level of 60, and starters have an average level of 70.
Calculated according to NBA rules, 40-49 is the level of the US secondary professional league and European league, 35-44 is the CBA professional level, 30-40 is the level of the Asian professional league, and below 30 are amateur players. As a special reminder, the Chinese team's future point guard Sun Yue entered the NBA with an ability rating of 53. "
Sun Yuedu is only 53? That is the man who pulls the average player's hind legs, that is, the type of Calderon rookie who has very few opportunities to play ... The others are not worse! Seeing that CBA is only the third level in the world, Liu Mang feels a bit difficult to win in the knockout!
However, Liu Mang and Liu Mang found some problems after calming down and thinking.
The level of the European League is between 40 and 49, and European teams with NBA players are outside Greece, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, the countries separated by the former Yugoslavia, Lithuania and other countries. many.
Of course, this is just the ability evaluation calculated according to the NBA rules, but when the rules of the international league are reached, it will definitely be different.
Liu Mang remembers that there are a lot of European players who can play in the NBA, and there are definitely those who have not gone to the NBA. It is better to be a superstar in Europe than to be a superstar in Europe. The NBA's Argentine veteran Priggioni only entered the NBA at the age of 35. Did he still retire at the age of 39?
Similarly, the overall level of CBA is low, but those who can enter the national team, the Chinese team will not necessarily be weaker than most of the European team, but there are few stars like Nowitzki and Gasol. With Yao Ming, the Chinese team can also win the European team, and originally only Yao Ming can also enter the knockout game, and now he has one more person.
Liu Mang feels that if he and Yao Ming are partners, the bragging is a bit more powerful. The NBA can be called a dual-core team for the championship team! The role player took a little bit of food. Liu Mang felt that he had to play more time and couldn't play all the games.
Thinking of this, Liu Mang was quite confident.
The main goal now is to strive to break the ability evaluation by 90 before the start of the Olympics!
Liu Mang ’s career goal for the national team is not just to win a knockout game, he certainly wants to win a medal at the Olympics!
Then this buff must be available!
It's time to contact Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi. It will be July tomorrow. Although it is not a break, it is half a month away from the finals. Liu Mang decided to resume training and improve his strength as much as possible before the Olympics!
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Just when Liu Mang was busy working for the national team, on July 1st, the free market had just opened, and the NBA had an event that affected the league pattern!
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat reached a deal and sent Shaq O'Neal to the Heat's Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Brian Grant and the 2006 first round unprotected draft pick.
OK disintegrated!
In fact, on the third day after the finals, after the Lakers season summary meeting hastily ended, the trading window has been opened.
As early as the beginning of the season that ended, the relationship between the Lakers and O'Neal had collapsed.
Because the Lakers insist on only giving O'Neal 80 million for 4 years, otherwise they are free from talks, and O'Neal insists on a contract of 100 million, and he doesn't care about the number of years.
O'Neill's persistence is obviously to compete with Ke and Jerry Bass.
Kobe, who is still under 24, and 32-year-old O'Neill, the choice is simple.
Since the finals lost, the chance to restore the relationship was broken, OK is not allowed, so the Lakers put O’Neal on the shelf two days after the Lakers finals, while allowing other teams to contact O’Neal, mainly It is to let other teams know whether O'Neill is willing to renew the contract.
The Lakers 'approach is completely different from that of the Magic. The Magic rejected other teams' contact with McGrady at that time, so no team was willing to give good chips.
The Hawks also contacted O'Neill before trading McGrady. There are still two years of peaks in Liu Mang's memory. If you save three or four years and hit 35 years old or even 36, you can still play in the playoffs. O'Neill's cooperation is also a good thing, especially when O'Neal is 37 years old, he can also be selected as an All-Star substitute. Rahim replaced O'Neill's three-year peak tail and two years of retirement in the playoffs.
However, O'Neill said he was unwilling to play with another iron enthusiast, and Liu Mang, who was so anxious to listen to the phone, pinched the phone directly, and then asked Price to find the Lakers and apply for the trade Kobe.
Of course, this has also been rejected.
Afterwards, many teams contacted the Lakers. In the end, the Heat gave the best offer. O'Neal traveled east to the south coast.
Originally, the Heat's first goal was, of course, Duncan.
Duncan signed a five-year contract in 2000. After the first four years, he decided to jump out of the contract on June 30, but immediately signed a renewal agreement with the Spurs. It is just enough for a 7-year career to trigger Duncan. , A six-year fat contract with Spurs for $ 109.33 million was reached, and another 100 million yuan contract was born.
The Spurs did not give Duncan a 7-year salary, did not let Duncan take a salary of up to 27 million in the last year, which surprised other teams. Duncan actually accepted it, which is even more surprising!
The most surprising thing is that Pat Riley was not even given the opportunity to meet. Perhaps Duncan ’s worldview, except that Vicky would let him take his wife on a free charter tour when he played away, the management of other teams will not.
Pat Riley is still waiting for the Spurs to give the maximum contract, and then signs with the Spurs to replace it. Who knows, the Spurs did not give the maximum contract but Duncan really signed the contract!
Speaking of Pat Riley, he immediately started an alternative plan. Fortunately, he had been communicating with O'Neill and the Lakers, and there was no tree hanged.
The Heat used Odom and Caron Butler to add their first-round and top-up salary to equalize the salary, and traded with the Lakers to get O'Neal.
O'Neill also feels good about being able to partner with Dwyane Wade, who immediately renewed his contract for 100 million for 5 years.
With the left-handed magician, potential small forward Caron Butler, and an unprotected first round, the Lakers have recovered their losses as much as possible.
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O'Neill was traded and no doubt dropped a nuclear bomb at the beginning of the free market.
The pattern of the entire alliance has changed!
Even if the Hawks split the team, they are still regarded as the best team in the East. The Pistons, Pacers and Nets are not optimistic about winning the Eagles, but O'Neal is different when he comes!
In the West, the OK combination, including the Spurs, was relieved. The entire West was suppressed by the Spurs for two years and the Lakers for four years. It has already exploded, but the combination of OK and Duncan is too strong.
On the eastern side, UU reads www.uukanshu.com. The Hawks break up the team. When it is more against the Western team, it may not have that much advantage, but it is still very advantageous to the East, but O’Neal is here. Afterwards, the East became two championship teams, and other teams' minds began to come alive.
On July 1, the day, a series of calm or not calm transactions, team operations, signing contracts, layoffs, etc. transactions.
One of the most surprising is that the first is Kevin McHale, the general manager of the Timberwolves, who feels that there are three heads. Who can't win the ball? And the OK combination is gone, he has an impulse, can he lead the team and get the championship?
So, when O'Neal traveled east, Kevin McHale fired the team's merit coach Philip Sanders and announced that he would serve as both general manager and head coach.
The second is the Pistons. Stephen Jackson jumped out of the contract on June 30. He and Larry Brown are already intolerant, waiting for the free market to open to find a job elsewhere.
On July 1, when the Pacers were able to contact fully free agents and restricted free agents after the free market opened, they immediately contacted Stephen Jackson to quickly reach an agreement, a 7-year 50 million fat contract, joined the walk By.
Not being able to leave Stephen Jackson is unacceptable to the Pistons management. Larry Brown holds the name of the coach and is unwilling to show weakness. In the opinion of the Pistons management, Larry Brown is not as good as Carlisle. No one quarrels with them, they are swept by the Hawks, at least the lineup has not weakened, and it has trained young players.
After Stephen Jackson left Indiana, the Pistons announced the firing of Larry Brown.
One big event after another is caused by two events.
These two things, history said: East Eagle upheaval-OK disintegration.