Vol 2 Chapter 840: After winning the championship, team building ideas

Compared with the previous victory over the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers swept the Eagles in the finals this time. Except for Thackeray who was still full of energy, everyone in the Lakers did not have the same excitement as before.
On the court, after hugging Su Feng and Kobe Bryant successively, Wade walked back to the locker room with a gloomy face.
In the NBA, what are the criteria for judging the success of a team?
no doubt.
Except for the championship.
With the Hawks reaching the Finals the past three years, it's hard to say they haven't done a good enough job.
but......
As for the Hawks' performance in the Finals this year...
Especially in the first game with a 58-point deficit...
If you dare to run up to Wade at this moment and say to him "Congratulations, Dwayne, you led the Hawks to the end of a great season"......
I'm afraid Wade will immediately punch you.
On TNT TV, Stackhouse sighed while congratulating the Lakers for winning the championship: "This round of the Finals is definitely the most disparate series in NBA history.
The Lakers overpowered the Hawks in every way.
Their title win was deserved. "
On the other hand, Smith opened his notebook to remind people: "After returning to the peak with the Lakers tonight, this is the tenth NBA championship that Su has won personally.
I don't think anyone doubts now that Sue will surpass Bill Russell in total individual championships before he retires. "
After about fifteen minutes.
In the Philip Arena, under the watchful eyes of the undercover agent and countless lake honeys in front of the TV, Su Feng and Kobe together won the O'Brien Cup for the Lakers, which symbolizes the NBA's highest team honor.
This is Kobe's fifth championship in his career.
At the same time, it is also the 16th championship in the history of the Lakers.
At the award ceremony, Kobe, who was originally in a stable mood, suddenly burst into tears when he talked about the old Buss.
"I think Jerry must be watching us right now from heaven.
Thank you for everything he has done for this great team in the past.
He guided me like a father for a long time...
And for the rest of my career, I hope I can repay him and the fans who have supported me with my performance. "
In front of the TV, Kobe's true feelings can be said to have infected countless Lakers fans.
Then, when it was Billups' turn to speak, the veteran who was questioned last year also officially said goodbye to fans.
"It's a pleasure to work with two of the best players in the world today in the final season of my career.
Together we went to an unprecedented 78-4 in the regular season.
And in the playoffs, he also passed all the way, and had the last laugh.
And now, I think, it's time to officially say goodbye to everyone!
Next, I will return to my family and enjoy my retirement! "
Although he was still very reluctant, long before the finals, the 37-year-old Billups had already revealed to Su Feng that he would retire after winning the championship.
In this regard, Su Feng did not forcefully keep Billups to fight for another year.
And it is worth mentioning that after Billups won the championship with the Lakers this season...
The member of the Pistons F5 that year...
He has also become an NBA champion.
but......
If you don't play the ball, you won't play anymore. . . .
But after Billups delivered his acceptance speech and retirement announcement, Su Feng said to him offstage: "After retiring, do you want to consider joining the Lakers coaching staff?"
Hearing this, Billups was stunned for a moment, then stunned.
"I'll look back and think about it."
After pondering for two seconds, Billups did not rush to give Su Feng an answer.
However, seeing Billups' restless appearance, Su Feng knew...
The Lakers coaching staff will welcome another big boss next season.
In fact, the reason why Su Feng did not dissuade Billups too much from choosing to end his playing career was not only that he did not want to interfere with Billups' personal choice, but also that the Lakers would give Rondo more next season. More playing time and tactical status to get back his star guard style.
This season, since both Su Feng and Kobe have to brush data...
So Rondo is undoubtedly the one who sacrificed the most in the Lakers.
But no matter how sensible Ren Lang's guidance is...
How indifferent to personal data...
You can't let people be a tool man all the time, can you?
In the NBA, how to maintain the stability of the locker room is also a complicated subject.
Su Feng knew that next season, whether it was him or Kobe, he had to further reduce his shots and control of the ball in the regular season.
Otherwise, as time goes by, even if Su Feng is well versed in winning over people's hearts, there will definitely be problems within the Lakers.
In addition, because this season's finals started relatively late, although the Lakers swept the Hawks with a 4-0 score in the finals, from an objective point of view, the Lakers veterans will inevitably face more challenges next season. for a severe test.
After all, he and Kobe are no longer young.
Plus after successfully improving the best record in NBA history to 78 wins and 4 losses...
There is no way the Lakers will be as aggressive in the regular season as they have been this season...
Therefore, the strategic focus of the Lakers in the regular season next season is destined to be very different from this season.
At the award ceremony, after the teenager Middleton finished his speech, Su Feng pulled him aside and said to him, "This summer, you can stay in Los Angeles and have a special training with me."
This season, Middleton has had few opportunities in the playoffs.
But among the current young players of the Lakers, Su Feng is the most optimistic about Middleton.
Su Feng is very clear that in the regular season next season, the young players of the Lakers will get a lot of training opportunities. Therefore, he hopes to "pull the seedlings" as much as possible this summer, and cultivate Middleton into a future Lakers locker. room and team leader.
According to Su Feng's vision for the future of this Lakers team.
In addition to the "Pork Belly Double Star", Middleton is also an important player in this Lakers team after he and Kobe retire in the future.
Moreover, after losing the Western Conference finals this year, Su Feng firmly believes that the LOGO man will definitely strengthen the Warriors' lineup.
Therefore, Middleton's growth will undoubtedly become the key to whether the Lakers can rush out of the West next season and complete the defense.
This baby is tall and has long arms.
And in the rookie season, he dared to fight and dare to work hard.
In Su Feng's eyes, in the future, when he and Kobe need someone to share the heavy responsibility of attacking, Middleton will definitely be their best helper.
"Really...really?
Can I really train with you? "And after receiving the special training invitation from Su Feng, Middleton was also shocked!
well known.
In today's league, all young players who can play a little bit have received good inducement from Su Feng in the early years.
So, when Middleton heard that Su Feng wanted him to stay in Los Angeles in the summer and have a special training with him...
In Middleton's view, this is simply a benefit that can't be exchanged for a championship! (Ganguave Gunhouse:?)
"I'm very strict, you have to be mentally prepared." Su Feng smiled while patting Middleton's shoulder.
Hearing that, at this time, Middleton, who didn't realize the seriousness of the problem, knew where...
Ahead, waiting for his...
It will be far more terrifying than battles with warriors...
Hell on earth?
And Philip Arena, after the championship award ceremony, came to the "Lord of the Rings" awarding link that maple syrup people have been waiting for for a long time.
There is no suspense.
In the finals, Su Feng, who scored 44.5 points, 15 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 3.5 steals and 1.5 blocks for the Lakers, was elected the NBA Finals MVP for the tenth time in his career.
On the side, when Russell handed the FMVP trophy to Su Feng, he held the championship in his arms, and Kobe, who was not allowed to touch it, was envious.
but......
Even if Kobe is envious...
He has to admit it too.
On the great cause of sewers...
Even at his peak, he couldn't compare to Su Feng.
Look at the Lakers insiders who are holding each other sobbing at the moment!
Who, single-handedly, robbed me of the three major insiders in the lake in the finals?
no way.
Because Su Feng's dressing room wardrobe has been locked all the year round, the electric batons, wooden sticks, iron sticks given by Sneijder, Van Persie and Robben respectively...
So playing in the Lakers, how dare the Lakers inside players disobey Fenghuang?
Moreover, in addition to rebounds, the momentum of scoring points on the court...
Kobe always felt that when it came to being an interpersonal agent, Su Feng was still acting as a human being as always.
Seventeen-year career, ten Finals MVPs.
No need for any further elaboration.
now.
Su Feng is the supreme in the basketball world.
On the podium, Stern, who is about to retire next year, can be said to be filled with emotion when he sees this basketball who is held up by himself.
Needless to say.
No matter how crooked Stern is, he who just wanted to use Su Feng to open the door to the Chinese market would never imagine that during the holidays, that handsome Chinese boy can stand in the position he is today. .
At this moment, Stern is only curious...
After this era named Su Feng ends...
What would people say about this unprecedented superstar.
"When are you going to retire?" On the podium, while hugging Su Feng, Stern asked quietly with a curious expression on his face.
"Let's play another three seasons or so." Su Feng replied with a straight face.
"Really? I thought you were going to hit 40." Stern laughed.
"That's not impossible.
But I'm not thinking that if I continue to fight, will these young people be boiled to death by me? "Su Feng smiled while blinking his wise eyes.
Hearing this, Stern was silent for a long time.
Because for Stern, who has experienced the Jordan and Su Feng eras successively...
He is very clear.
Su Feng's joke is not just a joke.
You know, the last ten years.
Even this season...
Su Feng also never got the same whistle as other stars.
Atlanta, after winning the championship, the Lakers did not stop there, but flew back to Los Angeles overnight.
In the early morning of the next day, Little Bass and Kobe Bryant put the O'Brien Cup in front of the old Bass' grave.
On the other hand, in the Lakers' general manager's office, Kupchak was reporting to Su Feng about the Lakers' next work.
"This summer, our focus will be on renewing the champions.
After Chauncey retired, we needed to bring in a backup guard.
Also, Lance (Stephenson) has told me through his agent that he wants to be able to trade away for a new challenge.
And DeAndre (Jordan) has the same plan. "
This season, Stephenson's playing time has been further compressed as Bogdanovic has grown.
During the regular season, Stephenson did not express dissatisfaction with this, because the Lakers had a winning streak and everyone had a common goal.
But as the season draws to a close...
Stephenson, who is eager to get more playing time, knows that if he chooses to stay with the Lakers, he must continue to be a tool.
So, shortly after returning to Los Angeles, Stephenson contacted Kupchak through his agent.
Hope Kupchak can get him out of the team through a trade.
In the NBA, it is impossible for this group of players with very different personalities to have the same career plan.
Such as little plus...
Because Xiaojia's biggest wish is to be with Su Feng.
So when the Lakers renewed his contract with him before, he even thought that the Lakers did not press him hard enough.
For Finson, on the premise that he has already won a sufficient number of championships at a young age, at this moment, rather than staying with the Lakers, his greatest wish has become to go to a team that can make him an important player.
Su Feng was not surprised by this.
Therefore, after nodding, I saw Su Feng said to Kupchak: "No problem, as long as there is a team that gives suitable chips.
Then we can totally trade Lance. "
"What about DeAndre?
Are we going to let him go too? ' Kupchak continued.
"Remember the young Serbian I mentioned to you before?" Su Feng said with a smile.
"You mean Nikola (Jokic)?" Kupchak asked.
"Yes." Su Feng nodded.
"Judging from the report sent by our scouts in Europe, the basic skills of this kid are good, but his size..." President Kupchak, who only read Jokic's scouting report not long ago I feel that this time, Su Feng may have missed the point.
"The size is not the problem.
Mitch, have you forgotten that when Mark was his age, he was also a big fat man? "Su Feng said to Kupchak.
Hearing this, after pondering for a while, Kupchak said, "I understand what you mean, Su...
You mean, since we need a spot in the paint for Nikola in the future...
Then DeAndre can trade as long as he has the right chips, right? "
Su Feng shook his head and said, "Mickey, I have to stress it to you again.
We don't have to reserve a spot for Nikolai.
It is this kid who is destined to become the core of the Lakers for the next ten years. "
not yet......
The inside core of the next decade?
Looking at Su Feng's expression that he didn't want to joke with himself, although Kupchak didn't know why Su Feng was so optimistic about Jokic...
But Kupchak believes that it is necessary for the Lakers to send more scouts to Europe to pay attention to Jokic’s growth.
"Also, if we were to trade...
I want you to trade DeAndre for a first-round pick for us.
Because next year after Hassan's (Whiteside) contract expires, I'm not suggesting you renew it. "After a pause, Su Feng continued.
"Who are we going to pick with this first-round pick?" Kupchak asked curiously.
"Steven Adams."
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PS: Are you a little longer than dare? Pretty waste!