Chapter 139: [Substitute candidate, 1 hero]

　　 9 wins and 4 losses supersonics, this season is to come up with results, after Detrev left, they signed Kurt Thomas, to maintain the depth of the inside lineup.
　　With Thomas and Weinbeck, Lewis is difficult to get a chance to play at the 4th position. His confrontation is too poor and he has no height. His defense against breakouts on the 3rd is very general, and his shooting percentage is low, so he can only substitute Dale Ellis.
　　 In this case, Glenn Grover believes that the supersonic speed must be released, and John Wallace can also get a performance opportunity at the supersonic speed and return to the familiar small forward position.
　　Unexpectedly, Walker refused. "Sorry, Rashad is not a supersonic product. We think he has great potential."
　　Obtained this kind of reply, it is impossible to continue talking.
　　Glen dialed Yang Rui's phone depressed. "Jerry, the bad news, the Supersonics don't want to let people go, saying that Lewis is a non-sell product. Probably they don't want to change players for the contract year, it is not easy to renew the contract."
　　 Yang Rui sighed, even the rebirth would not be able to do everything. If he talks in the summer and counts, it would be a shame to switch to the second round of the first draft pick in advance.
　　Glen asked: "Do you have any other candidates?"
　　With O'Neal there, it's not a big deal if Lewis cannot be exchanged. Yang Rui really has a backup candidate who should be able to get it, but only for a single role. "Yes, for the blue-collar center Kevin Cato of the Blazers."
　　 "Is it useful to change Cato? We don't lack a center." Glenn grinned bitterly.
　　 "A flesh-shield center must be introduced to be prepared."
"Ok."
　　 Cato is 211cm tall and currently weighs 125kg, which is a circle thicker than the draft. He is very strong. In the past life of Yang Rui, he was a famous NBA insider who protected Yao Ming. Yao Ming was too thin when he first entered the league. The Rockets often sent Cato to defend O'Neal.
　　Although the offense is bad, Cato has a very good defensive penalty area. Basically, the attacking inside is deflated. His highlight is the 2003-2004 playoffs Rockets VS Lakers.
　　 The Rockets were eliminated in 5 games. Cato averaged 29.6 minutes per game, scoring 5.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1 steals and 0.8 blocks. But O'Neal didn't score 30+ in one game, the worst in the second game was 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and the fifth game was 12 points and 9 rebounds.
　　 That year, the Rockets' tactic was that Cato was responsible for holding O'Neill, Yao Ming defended Malone and assisted the basket, which really reduced O'Neill's efficiency.
　　 If Camby went to the Blazers in the summer, it would be difficult for the Raptors to get Cato. Yang Rui triggered a series of butterfly effects. Cato and Camby overlapped in position, and this season became a marginal man playing 5 minutes per game. The data is a poor 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds.
　　 Trail Blazers has four insiders, playing time can not be too much.
　　 Sabonis time was reduced to 26 minutes, began to play health basketball.
　　 Rashid Wallace played 28 minutes, plus Pippen points to attack offense, the data was reduced to 12.5 points and 5 rebounds, resulting in mania often roaring to eat T.
　　Brian Grant had the longest playing time inside, only 29 minutes, scoring 11 points and 9 rebounds.
　　 Camby had only 17 minutes of performance on the bench. The data was bleak, 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks, which made him anxious to want to go to the toilet and urinary urgency.
　　 In addition, the Blazers traded from the Pistons in the first round of the 11th pick rookie swingman Bunge Wells reimbursement for the season of serious injury, they need to replace the swingman.
　　When he first received the call, the Trail Blazers manager Larry Miller refused.
　　He thinks, you can't let me change, I will change it immediately.
The Blazers should check it out, because after he did not want to change it, he found that John Wallace actually had a hidden injury or other problems. Recently, he played well. He added some tactics and then "duang" it. , Soon, he jumped very high and scored a lot... In this way, the fans would scold him. He was afraid that Wallace wouldn’t work at all. There was no such bargain.
　　Miller called a management meeting to let scouts collect Wallace's information and found no problems.
　　 The salaries of the two are similar, both are in their early one million. The Raptors management "send the snow in the snow". The Blazers agreed to sign the contract without saying additional terms. That is to say, the two directly reported that they did not need to go to their respective teams for a physical examination to verify their health.
　　 Trailblazers made Glenn a little worried. It seemed like the Raptors lost money. Cato didn't have much playing time on the team. The inside was crowded. What can he help the Raptors?
　　Yang Rui explained: "Why is it useless? He can prevent O'Neill."
　　 "Only two games a season, just for this?" Glen Khan said.
　　 "If you meet in the finals, there will be more than two games. Brad Miller should practice the strategy, do not gain weight, and try to ensure mobility. As the team lacks a physical shield, Cato will be useful."
　　 Glenn still expressed doubts, even if O'Neill joined the Lakers, these two years in the West they are also very well abused by the Jazz, does not seem to be able to reach the finals.
　　 The city is not far away, and the two players were immediately notified to report.
　　John Wallace knew that the Blazers were in a good mood. With Pippen and Leider, he was destined to play only as a substitute. The advantage is that he may break out with the Blazers in the west and hit the championship.
　　 In Yang Rui’s previous life, Pippen first joined the Rockets with a long salary and was then traded to the Trail Blazers. Now Pippen joined the Trail Blazers in advance. He didn't know what the West would look like this year. The Spurs couldn't easily sweep the Blazers.
　　 Cato came to Toronto with a wave of mind, and he was a marginal man in the Trail Blazers. It didn't matter if the Raptors couldn't hit the ball. The results were almost the same anyway.
　　He couldn't think of it at this time. How crucial he was in Yang Rui's mind, even if no data would be reused in certain sessions.
　　Yang Rui wanted Cato to deal with O'Neill, otherwise the Lakers dynasty would be difficult to break, and the team must have a strong meat shield. It was impossible to rely on rookie Miller and veteran Willis.
　　 Cato was traded to the Rockets in the previous life. The contract year peaked at 8.7 points, 6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks. The Rockets gave Cato a 6-year contract of 42 million. The reasons are all funny to explain now. The Rockets in 2000 wanted Cato to fill the vacancy left after Olajuwon left.
　　The results of the medical examination are very healthy, and the transaction was quickly concluded. There were many media reports immediately.
　　 "Reliable sources revealed that John Wallace was dissatisfied with Jerry Yang because of his playing time and thought he could be a starter, so he was sent away."
　　 "The Raptors sent an important rotation forward in the case of an outstanding record, in exchange for the Blazers edge center, what is the intention?"
　　 "The management is pulling back, can the raptor continue writing after the deal?"
　　 "Seeing the shady screen again, the Raptors secretly helped the Blazers rush to the crown!"
　　Yang Rui didn't care about these news. Cato was more suitable for the Raptors. It was enough to know this. John Wallace, like a small stone thrown into the sea in the league, did not even have a splash.
　　Now, the Raptors have three-point shooters, potential new stars, experienced veterans, flesh shield inside, rationalization of the lineup. They are definitely a strong side.