Chapter 515: Where is Kobe

After talking about business matters, Kobe and Sun Hao went around the beach again.
Los Angeles in January was a bit cold, but Sun Hao could see the heat in Kobe's eyes.
Sun Hao can feel that for Kobe, as long as he is in Los Angeles, no matter where he is, it is a happy thing for him.
...
Until he separated from Sun Hao, Kobe didn't say his final decision.
Just like how Sun Hao reacted when he suggested that Kobe take the initiative to ease the relationship with O'Neill in Hawaii.
For Kobe, these two things are not so easy to make decisions.
Looking at Kobe's back, Sun Hao was quite moved, and he didn't know where the two would meet off the court next time.
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Time came to the end of January.
The trading of several stars is still in the rumored stage, but at this time the All-Star voting is officially over and the starting list for the East and West Divisions is officially released.
East: Wade, McGrady, Yi Jianlian, Garnett, Yao Ming;
West: Sun Hao, Hill, James, Duncan, O'Neal!
This starting list is acceptable to the East.
In the second round, Ray Allen and Pierce surpassed and entered the starting lineup, which was the impact of the formation of the Big Three.
This impact is more of a novelty.
Although the Celtics' record has improved greatly, the statistics of the three people will inevitably drop, especially Pierce and Ray Allen on the outside.
Not all fans who vote will watch the game. Many people will vote for McGrady and Wade for better data.
Coupled with the huge energy of Chinese fans, this start can be considered as expected.
But the result on the western side can only be described in four words: incredible!
Hill, in the end really beat Kobe, Iverson was elected as the starting guard! !
This directly blows up the fish pond!
"The evil Chinese fans once again dominated our All-Star vote!"
"Look at this starting list, how many Chinese elements are in it!"
"In the future, the All-Star Game will move directly to China, anyway, this is what they want to watch!"
"Huh? Didn't you vote for Hill? I voted!"
"Voted, what are you shouting, shouldn't you vote for Hill? This may be the last time he has made the All-Star in his career!"
"I also voted, you don't understand those climaxes, this is feelings!!"
"That's right, everyone around me voted! That's youth!"
"What's your youth! Can Hill's stats make it into the All-Star Game?"
"Why the All-Star Game is so real! I just voted for Hill, what's the matter?"
"The vote is in my hand. You don't care who I vote for? Why don't you care who I vote for in the general election?"
...
It's just that in this wave of fried fish ponds, the support of American fans is obviously stronger than that of opposition.
Just as they said, Hill is a feeling and youth for them.
This is the same as when you vote for who is your favorite singer, Jay Chou’s name will definitely come out top.
Only in this way, Iverson and Kobe looked a little embarrassed.
Their All-Star debut was interrupted!
Although with their strength and influence, being selected as a substitute this year is certainly not a problem.
But for a star of their level, there is still a difference between the starter and the substitute.
Just before the fans waited for the replacement list to come out, a news broke from ESPN that once again attracted everyone's attention back to the trading market.
Kobe, officially submitted a trade application to the Mavericks!
After communicating with Kobe himself, the Mavericks also put him on the injury list.
There was no conflict between the two parties during this process, and it was a standard peaceful breakup.
This also means that Kobe left the Lone Ranger team into the countdown! !
This result was not too surprising to Sun Hao.
Regardless of whether Kobe listened to what he said, he is unlikely to stay in Dallas.
The management does not value his opinions, and the head coach also contradicts him.
Now he can still have some initiative when he actively applies for trading. If he trades passively in the future, he really cannot help him.
So where will Kobe go?
This is probably an issue that everyone is concerned about after the news was released.
But this matter, there must be a process.
In fact, just after the news broke, many teams in the East and West Department asked the Mavericks for prices.
The Lone Ranger team also gave the offer they wanted: the equivalent of one or two stars.
The signal sent by this is also clear: The Mavericks have no intention of rebuilding.
It is normal to think about it, Nowitzki is at the peak, how could Cuban rebuild the team at this time!
And the Lone Ranger dare to agree to Kobe's request like this, but also related to another person.
Josh I am ugly but I am strong Howard!
Because of Kobe's existence, Howard can only play as a substitute in the Mavericks.
But his talent and strength, the bench can no longer meet his requirements.
Especially his style of play, strong defense, sharp breakthroughs and burst dunks, so that Dallas fans love this ugly person.
Strength, popularity, and the touching story of his leg disabilities being saved by surgery when he was young, he would be a good substitute for Kobe.
What's more, Kobe can exchange one or two stars for them.
So a careful analysis, a super insider, or a super point guard will be the most suitable for the Mavericks.
In this context, teams have started to make offers.
Such as the Suns.
The situation for the Suns is a bit up and down.
There is strength, and he can have a record in the regular season, but in the playoffs it is almost always interesting.
Now they have only two ways to change:
Either appropriately reduce the rhythm and switch to a super insider to compete with the main competitors of the Lakers, Spurs and Celtics;
Either continue to improve offensive talent, for example, try another Kobe;
The offer from the Suns to the Mavericks can be described as generous.
They gave a trading plan with Marion, Barbosa and Dior as the main body!
An all-star insider, two best sixth man!
If it's the bargaining chip to change Garnett before, the Timberwolves might agree.
However, judging from the reaction of the Mavericks, their interest in this trade proposal is not that great.
Although Johnson likes to let Nowitzki play center, everyone can tell that he must pass the Lakers if he wants to break through from the West this season. By then, Marion and Dior will have to sit on the bench.
If that's the case, then Nelson Jr. is the dumbest general manager in history.
There is another reason. The Mavericks did not want to send Kobe to the West without giving up the season and entering the rebuild.
This is also a very critical factor.
Because to strengthen you is to increase the difficulty of rushing out of the west!
Of course, Kobe is now like a looming stunner with a proud face, a figure, and a three-point dress.
The Suns were rejected, and still can't stop other teams' desire for him.
The Clippers, another Los Angeles team, also quickly made an offer, and their offer was far more than the Suns.
Just one sentence: whole team, pick whatever you want!
You want to be inside. I have Gasol and Brand. You can pick one of the two.
You want a point guard, I have a super star, Livingston!
what? I said that Livingston is not for sale?
That's because you are not out of Kobe!
It's not that the current Kobe Bryant is much larger than Garnett's transaction value, but because he is Kobe!
As far as Los Angeles is concerned, Kobe's popularity is still very good, not as good as O'Neill and Sun Hao, but it is also a third place.
Lone Ranger team, there is some interest, but still not very big!
Livingston has talent, but not immediate combat power.
And the two previous problems still exist.
Depending on the situation, this transaction may not be concluded for a while.
And because of the Kobe transaction, many previous rumors stopped.
Obviously, those teams are trying and watching.
The trading market is also rare for a while.
But this is more like the tranquility before the storm.
On this day, after training, Sun Hao and O'Neal sat on the sidelines and chatted as usual.
"Where do you think that kid Kobe will go?"
O'Neal seemed to care about Kobe's appearance.
As the saying goes, enemies are actually enemies, and they are all thinking about each other.
What's more, "Lord of the Rings" Russell had asked O'Neal to ease the relationship with Kobe, and he did.
"What do you think?"
Sun Hao drank and looked at O'Neill with a smile.
"I think it's possible except for the Lakers."
O'Neill's words also caused Sun Hao to laugh.
There is nothing wrong with that!
"I think he is most likely to go to the east."
"I can guess that."
O'Neal obviously also knows that Kobe is unlikely to stay in the West.
Although Kobe has many problems, after all, he is the best guard in active service except Sun Hao.
The chances of the Mavericks keeping him in the West as opponents are very low.
"Kobe wants to go to Chicago the most, and the most likely one is New Jersey."
Sun Hao said his guess.
"Why are these two teams?"
O'Neill looked confused.
"Kobe is Jordan's number one fan. If there is a chance to go to Chicago, he will definitely go."
Sun Hao said confidently.
Kobe never admitted that he was a fan of Jordan when he was still playing, but in fact everything he did was imitating Jordan.
Including history, when the Lakers had a trade turmoil in 2007, his first choice was Chicago.
Just like Sun Hao thought when he was drafted, go to Chicago to establish another bull dynasty.
For Kobe, it must be the greatest thing in his career.
Well, of course... Now that there is Paul there, it is no longer a ruin.
"Then Chicago is going to leave Paul."
O'Neill took over.
"It doesn't necessarily have to be, Chandler Gastojakovic, at most you can add a Granger or something, Dallas should agree."
The trade proposal Sun Hao said includes the center forward who the Lone Ranger wants most, a stable off-the-ball shooter, and a talented rookie.
Even if the Mavericks want more picks, the Bulls will probably give it.
If the deal is really done, Kobe and Paul, this luxurious backcourt combination that failed to make a success for "basketball reasons" in history is worth looking forward to!
And they also kept Yi Jianlian on the inside, and it is not impossible to break the siege in the east.
"Then why did you say that the most likely destination is New Jersey?"
O'Neill then asked.
"Because Kidd, even without Kobe, there are still a lot of people in Dallas who can score. What they lack most is actually the organizer, but..."
When Sun Hao said this, the conversation changed.
"This deal is not easy to do because New Jersey does not have enough chips."
Even if Kidd is three years younger, Kobe is not as dazzling as he was in the same period in history, and he can't be exchanged.
In addition to Kidd, the Nets still have trade value, Carter, but two-for-one Nets won't do it. The Mavericks don't want Carter now.
"Then just give both Kidd and Chandler to Dallas."
O'Neal spoke suddenly.
"Ok??"
Sun Hao was stunned, but immediately he smiled and patted O'Neill on the shoulder.
"Shaq, you are such a genius!"
Yes, three-way transaction!
The Nets take Harris or Granger, Gapeja;
The Bulls eat Kobe and Dampier;
As for the Mavericks team, take Kidd and Chandler!
The best of three worlds! !
Not to mention the Nets and Bulls, the Mavericks started with Kidd, Bell, Josh Howard, Nowitzki and Chandler after such a trade.
This lineup is very similar to the Mavericks lineup in the 10-11 season in history!
The difference is that they are much younger! !
This is by no means a single-core lineup, at least it is also a lineup with 2 2 belts 2 A, and the combination is very reasonable.
The Lakers play this kind of team, it is really much harder to play than when they played Kobe Nowitzki.
The more Sun Hao thought about it, the more he felt that this was the most possible!
"Kobe, I should be very happy."
Thinking of the end, he said involuntarily.
...
Just two days after Sun Hao and O'Neal finished talking, the alliance broke out a piece of news.
The Bulls are talking to the Mavericks about the Kobe trade!
According to media reports, Kobe is also very interested in going to Chicago!
"If I could go to Chicago, that would be a very meaningful thing for me."
Kobe is now on the injury list, which means that he no longer plays for the Mavericks team, and there is no shy about trade matters.
But soon, the two teams diverged in the transaction.
Because the Mavericks want to directly trade Kobe Kadampier for Paul and Chandler! !
This deal is definitely the best option for the Mavericks.
Kobe is also sent to the East, and the guards and centers are all reinforced.
The point is, you can still eat Paul's rookie bonus!
Because Josh Howard will face the issue of contract extension next season~EbookFREE.me~ is also the healthiest salary plan for the Mavericks.
It's just that the Bulls didn't want to send Paul out.
Although only 1.83 meters, but Paul has shown his talent in leading the team.
If Paul is also sent away, even if he gets Kobe, plus Peja and Yi Jianlian, such a configuration is difficult to make a big difference in the current east.
Just when the transaction between the two sides stalled, the Bulls turned to the Nets.
I heard you want a point guard?
I heard you came up with Kidd? !
Let me match you up!
A proposal for a tripartite transaction soon surfaced.
On this day’s training session, O’Neill, who had just read the rumors, looked at Sun Hao like this: (⊙0⊙)
It seems to be saying: You are here to spoil it! !