Chapter 639: : [Summer climax]

June 24, 2010 is the day of the NBA Draft.
Frankly speaking, this year is a standard draft year. The Washington Wizards with the No. 1 pick are all rumored to be trading.
However, for the media, today is a memorable day. It will start the wave of summer transfers.
Everyone is waiting for a sea change in the league structure this summer.
The gossip that made the adrenaline soared has made the hearts of fans restless.
Hurry up!
Let the transaction come more violently.
Li Zhen calmly sat in the Clippers' draft war room. Next to him was Isaiah Thomas.
Isiah Thomas finally came out, because he was confirmed by Li Zhen, Li Zhen will join the Clippers. And earlier, the league has announced that Jack Lee has become the Clippers' second shareholder.
Therefore, he decided to appear here as a consultant.
It doesn't matter whether it is money or not, the main reason is to get some reputation here.
Anyway, the Knicks now still have to pay him a pre-tax salary of 12 million U.S. dollars a year, which will continue until 2014.
"Has Minnesota not given accurate information?"
Li Zhen asked Thomson.
Thomson replied: "They are still hesitating, they think the No. 3 show may bring them a surprise."
Li Zhen turned his head and said, "Call the Pacers. It doesn't have to be the No. 4 pick."
at this time.
Jingle Bell!
The phone rang quickly, and the Timberwolves Club agreed to deal with the draft pick and Byron Davis after weighing in.
Teams like the Timberwolves are destined to not attract superstars. Therefore, Byron Davis, the former All-Star, is still very meaningful to them.
Moreover, they really want to clean up the contract burden of parallel imports.
Thus, a deal was reached at the same time that David Stern announced that John Wall became the champion.
The Clippers sent Byron Davis to get the Minnesota Timberwolves' No. 4 pick and the famous parallel runners Dako Milicic and Damien Wilkins.
The deal is equivalent to providing the Clippers with an experienced former All-Star plus locker room leader for the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves provide a draft pick of the No. 4 pick, plus clean up two junk contracts.
When drafting expert Chatterford learned of the deal, he immediately announced: This is not a win-win deal, or a new attempt by two bad teams after they are tired of their own situation. Success or failure is not important, because there is no meaning.
As the...The Clippers used the Timberwolves' No. 4 pick to pick 20-year-old sophomore white guard Gordon Hayward, the teasing became harsher.
"I can't figure out why the Clippers made such a choice. He obviously can choose Cousins ​​with more potential. Monroe and Yudo are also perfect options. Why choose a thin white guard? Not everybody. Everyone can become Ginobili."
Chatford was surprised by the Clippers' choice on TV.
But soon, the focus of the discussion was blurred by a shocking exchange that happened suddenly.
The Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks reached an agreement on Chris Bosh.
Chris Bosh successfully signed a six-year contract of 125 million US dollars.
The Knicks sent Zach Randolph and Matt Barnes.
This day has come.
The throwing of this shocking deal announced to the world that the two-time championship winner has begun an unprecedented reconstruction operation.
When Li Zhen heard the news, he was very calm.
Zach and Matt Barnes went to the Toronto Raptors?
They won't stay there long.
Li Zhen thought so in his heart.
Sure enough, afterwards, the Memphis Grizzlies made a tripartite deal with the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors... In this deal with 7 players and 4 draft picks, Zach Randolph went to the Grizzlies. Matt Barnes went to Golden State. The Raptors empty glove White Wolf got 2 first-round picks and 3 million dollars in cash.
The Raptors did not lose anyway.
They did not accept any big contracts.
Golden State and Memphis also took what they needed.
Only... the two careerists of the New York Knicks scolded the straight women. This contract of Chris Bosh is undoubtedly a huge salary burden. It also means that no matter who comes next, he must be equal to Bosh. treatment.
Three billion yuan contracts for a team.
In 2010, the wealthy New York Knicks may be able to afford it.
It doesn't hurt to sell Ye Tian.
Isaiah Thomas couldn't help sighing when he heard this deal happen.
A great foundation, such an excellent salary space is so wasted.
Chris Bosh, an All-Star who has never proved that he can get an average maximum salary of 20 million? Isn't Zach better than him?
Li Zhen had already taken it lightly.
At this time, the Clippers also picked Paul George with the 8th overall pick.
George learned that he was selected by the Clippers, he was very excited. Although his first choice is the Los Angeles Lakers, he is also his hometown team anyway. It is the dream of every NBA player to play in his hometown.
However, this made Indiana's Larry Bird depressed for a while. He didn't expect the Clippers to cut it. This was originally a player that Larry Bird was very optimistic about!
Therefore, he immediately called to seek a deal with the Clippers.
But Li Zhen did not agree. Instead, let Thomson ask him: "Are you interested in getting Chris Carman."
Chris Kaman is a standard center, he still has an elite level.
So, Big Bird is very excited.
Since the Clippers are posing as a fire-sale stance, they quickly reached a consensus.
The Clippers will have Deng Tai Jones, a top ten protected pick in the first round of next year, plus a special transaction fee of 4 million US dollars.
This is simply too cost-effective.
Without even thinking about it, Larry Bird directly agreed and announced immediately, for fear of the Clippers going back.
The Clippers regretted their ass.
The Clippers are now resolutely implementing Li Zhen's youth strategy. An old-fashioned, cumbersome and ball-holding center like Chris Kaman hurriedly sent away.
And, most importantly.
Li Zhen always has a feeling. The 2011 Pacers draft is very valuable! !
But he doesn't know where the value is.
All in all, the deal was concluded and announced soon.
Immediately afterwards, under the command of Li Zhen, Thomson peddled another center forward of the team, defending Titan Marcus Camby.
Soon, I got buyers.
With Greg Oden entering the operating room again, the Blazers must plan ahead.
Marcus Camby became their best choice in the draft market.
In the end, they sent point guard Blake, small forward Outlaw and 1.5 million in cash.
The deal was quickly concluded.
No one thought that on draft night, the Clippers had the most transactions. And... is a super decisive way to start reconstruction.
Byron Davis, Marcus Camby, and Chris Carman three veterans of meritorious service all sent away.
Is this to clear up salary space for James?
There are speculations outside.
The Clippers did not respond.
They randomly selected a power forward in the 57th overall pick to complete the final operation. This is optional for them, and they will not sign anyway.
At this time, the basic lineup of the Clippers has begun to take shape.
DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin, Eddie Griffin, Milicic... These are the four insiders of the Clippers. These four have their own merits, and they are all talented players, and can currently maintain their strength above the league average.
The front line is: Al Thornton, Danta Jones, Outlaw, Smith, Novak, Hayward, Paul George.
The point guard line has only one Steve Blake who has just been traded.
Li Zhen glanced at the list.
Still have to make a deal.
There is a lot of overlap between players on the forward and back line.
However, there is no hurry now.
This kind of petty trade is easy to happen. The point is that the Clippers have a strong team of front guards, and they are very good trades: the trades that get what they need and sew are best handled.
Now, Li Zhen has the meaning of watching the fire from the other side.
He wants to see how the big show in summer will go on.
"I will go to Saipan for vacation tomorrow, and I will stay there for a month or so to spend time with my family."
Li Zhen said to Isaiah Thomas.
"Tomorrow, the team will officially announce your joining."
"At the press conference, you can state that you are responsible for these transactions. I believe that tonight's doubts will turn into praise."
Li Zhen said to Thomas before leaving.
The smiling assassin raised his chin slightly. This was his habitual act of pretending to be forced. He felt...everything was back.
Only Thomson didn't know it: Bruce was clearly operating. Thomas has been searching for photos of machos on his mobile phone. How can I say Isaiah’s handwriting?
This is the tacit understanding between Li Zhen and Thomas.
Li Zhen didn't want to explain the red tape, let alone the trading logic.
He acts on instinct.
Moreover, the spotlight made him resist.
Therefore, the best candidate is of course Isaiah Thomas.
Otherwise, why would the team spend millions of dollars on him?
Isaiah is happy with this job, he likes to pretend.
...
The draft came to a close on the second day. The Boston Celtics announced the completion of contract extensions with Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, and the Dallas Mavericks also completed contract extensions with Nowitzki.
These players who entered the league in the late 90s have a strong imprint of the times, and they have not turned into the concept of wind.
But... the situation in Miami is changing.
Some media pointed out that Dwyane Wade intends to return to his hometown team to go hand in hand with Derrick Rose.
Dwyane Wade's agent is actually Bosh's agent, and he is also talking about Wade's intention to change to a new environment there.
This annoyed Pat Riley.
Only then did he realize that he had been stolen from the back door.
then.
The fortune teller showed his ability as a super trader, when Chris Bosh missed. He threw the olive branch directly to Amare Stadmayr.
Stoudemire announced to join Miami with an annual salary of $100 million in 5 years.
Now Pat Riley took the initiative.
He even directly told the media: "If Dwyane needs to change the environment, I am even willing to provide him with the conditions of signing first and then changing."
However, he told Phil Jackson in private: "If you want Dwyane Wade, you have to trade Marc Gasol!"
The old fox is indeed an old fox.
Taking down Stoudemire and then Gasol, the Heat have begun to take shape.
It can still attract LeBron James to join, even if LeBron James does not come, it can create problems for New York in the East.
The point is.
In addition to Marc Gasol, he also wants Francisco, Eric Gordon, Dragic.
Because only these people add up to match Wade's annual salary of 20 million.
This is to hollow out the Knicks' original team.
As we all know, the Knicks are strong because they have a full elite lineup, a strong inside line and a legendary commander.
Now, Stoudemire and Gasol will be worse than Zach Randolph and Gasol?
Add Dragic, Eric Gordon, and Francisco.
James may not come to Miami.
Phil Jackson and Jerry West were reversed.
They quickly sent a signal to the James team.
James never let go.
This put the two of them in a difficult situation.
At the same time, their ‘old rival’, Isiah Thomas, who has always been hovering in New York, announced in Los Angeles to join the Clippers.
And, he told the media: "Yes. Last night's trade and draft were all made by me."
"Look at the Clippers' current lineup. No team is stronger than ours. We can even organize two very different starting teams."
Isaiah Thomas is confident on TV.
really.
Those TV commentators and basketball experts turned one after another.
Turning to boast: "It's worthy of Isaiah Thomas' handwriting."
"Smiling Assassin's technology for cage-changing birds is invincible. When others are still thinking about seeking super deals, he has secretly built a tyrannical team for the Clippers."
"Little Jordan, two Griffins, Milicic... Is this another set of super insiders?"
"Look at their front and back line, reasonable salary, offensive and defensive match, strong strength. I should have understood that only Isaiah trader can complete such a situation!!"
"..."
All of a sudden, there were praises.
Of course, the media has more problems.
"Will Bruce join the Los Angeles Clippers?"
Recently, many media have filmed Li Zhen appearing in Los Angeles. Moreover, his super Chinese-style building has begun to take shape after one year of construction, and it is estimated that it will be officially put into use in one and a half years.
Moreover, the news that Jack Lee holds a stake in the Clippers has always caused heated discussions in the league. Everyone is guessing that the Clippers will be Li Zhen's next home.
It's just that Li Zhen never accepts interviews.
Therefore, the question can only be left to Isaiah Thomas.
Thomas answered calmly: "My answer to this question is no comment."
"I just want to say. We have never pursued anyone, and we don't believe in superstars to build teams. In my basketball philosophy, team... is the most important thing."
Thomas still talked eloquently.
But his appearance greatly stimulated the two careerists in New York.
Seeing Thomas began to build a strong team, Phil Jackson and Jerry West were impatient.
They finally made a decision, trade!
Thus, a blockbuster transaction was born.
At the same time, LeBron James also announced that he will conduct an unprecedented live television broadcast to announce his decision.
The summer storm finally came to the most !
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