Chapter 444 [Whistle Trading]
On the 15th, the NBA All-Star Game ended.
More than 100,000 fans at the game in Dallas also set a new record in the history of the world's basketball game. Although the withdrawal of stars such as Kobe, Iverson, Paul, and Zhou Xuan is regrettable, the stars led by James and others still gave a wonderful performance, and finally the East Army narrowly defeated the West Force 141-139.
Wade scored a game-high 28 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals and was named All-Star MVP. This result made some Chinese fans very depressed, because it was he who caused the Chinese derby to run aground again. And Zhou Xuan will be absent from the World Championships.
Ellis played aggressively in his first All-Star game, but didn't play much minutes and scored 13 points.
Four days later, the NBA trade deadline approached, and teams began their most reinforced.
There are many large and small deals within the league. The Bucks sent Meeks and Francisco? Elson, got Primoz for the Philadelphia 76ers? Blazek and Royle? Ivoi.
Will the Jazz be the main point guard Ronnie? Brewer was sent to Memphis in exchange for a protected first-round pick, and in all 53 games the Jazz have played this season, Brewer has been a starting point guard and has played an average of 31 minutes per game, so the move has also been speculated to be due to salary pressure.
Also giving away players for free was the Wizards, who sent a player at the end of the trade deadline, Dominic? Makguire is now a member of the Kings, and Sacramento is paying nothing more than a future second-round pick and some cash.
Spurs bring veteran Leo before the trade deadline arrives? Ratliff was sent to the Bobcats and got a protected second-round pick from 2016. Ratliff has played 21 games for the Spurs this season, averaging eight per game. 7 minutes, won 1. 6 points and 1. With 9 rebounds, he's always been blue-collar and good at blocking.
The Knicks were the biggest protagonists of the day.
After lengthy negotiations, the Knicks agreed to bring Nate ? Robinson sent to the Celtics to get veteran Eddie? House. Binson hasn't played for a while because he annoyed Knicks executives with his insulting remarks, didn't get a chance to play, and was fined by the league, and now he can finally play again.
Next, the Knicks and Warriors made a trade involving multiple people.
Stephen? Curry and David Lee were sent to the Warriors, and the Knicks got Zhou Xuan, Azubuke, and Anthony? Randolph and cash.
The Knicks also wanted to get a future draft pick, but the Warriors said they didn't agree to anything, and they had to give up. The Knicks traded for an injured player and two role players. Paying an average of 20+10 per game and potential rookies looks like a big loss.
There are also people who believe that the Warriors' approach is wrong, and the management should give Zhou Xuan enough patience and time. Although the Warriors have gained instant combat power, Curry is also a good rookie, there are still a large number of fans who are dissatisfied and puzzled, Zhou Xuan was an important member of last season's championship, but he was cleared out of the team, which is too unkind.
What's even more surprising is still to come, before the trade window closes, the Rockets, Knicks and Kings finally reached a three-way trade agreement, involving a total of nine players, and Maddy was finally traded to the Knicks as he wished.
Rockets got Kevin? Martin, Jeffries, Hilton? Armstrong, Wilson? Chandler and the Knicks' 2012 first-round pick, and the Rockets swapped the 2011 first-round pick with the Knicks.
The king got Karl? Landry, Dorsey and Larry? Hughes.
The Knicks got Maddy and Sergio? Rodriguez.
When experts commented on the deal, they considered both the Rockets and Kings to be winners, with Landry being the most underrated, scoring 16 of his 27 minutes in 52 games for the Rockets. 1 point 5. 5 rebounds and a whopping 54 shooting percentage. 7%, scoring with an astonishing efficiency.
Both Martin and Chandler can strengthen the Rockets' roster, and the Rockets can make the playoffs next.
The Knicks got the most overrated Maddy, the reimbursed Zhou Xuan and three role players in the mid-term. Zhou Xuan is the only bright spot in the deal, he is still recovering from injury, and no one knows what he can do next season.
After getting the news, Ellis, who has always been outspoken, denounced the stupidity of the trade.
"Stephen Chow is injured and he is traded for him? What kind of logic is this? Someone actually said that Curry can be as good as him, no kidding, how can we defend when we play together? Not to mention that Zhou's height is only 190CM, and his outside defense is the best. ”
Margeti said in an interview: "It's a bit unbelievable, I thought Zhou should be a non-sale for the team, Stephen? Curry and David Lee are certainly good too, but I think Zhou is irreplaceable for us. ”
Knicks fans have mixed reviews for Zhou Xuan's joining.
Some people feel that they are losing, and Curry's shooting is very impressive, but the assists are less than Zhou Xuan's. And Zhou Xuan also has a hidden injury after being seriously injured, it seems unwise to replace a potential new star for someone whose contract expires next season, and it is even worse to send David Lee away, and the Knicks' interior line has become weaker.
There are also people who warmly welcome Zhou Xuan's arrival, he played good statistics against the Knicks last year, and he played street ball in New York in the summer, and also accumulated some popularity.
Either way, the New Yorkers have their eyes on their home team.
Although the New York Knicks are not a super team, they are undoubtedly a team with distinctive characteristics and many talents.
In the 70s, by William? Horsman in charge, Willis? Reed's Knicks defeated the Lakers twice in the 1970 and 1973 Finals, and Reed himself was named MVP in 1969-1970 and Finals MVP in 1970 and 1973.
Historically, Reed is arguably the Knicks' No. 1 star. With stars like Reed fading, the New York Knicks are moving away from the championship contenders. Until the late '80s and early '90s, with "Gorilla" Ewing and gold coach Pat? Riley's arrival really brought back the feeling of a strong team, but they have come back from four consecutive meetings with the Bulls in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
In 1997, CNN bought the New York Knicks for $30 million. CNN has a market capitalization of $8 billion, owns 100% of Madison Square Garden and its associated properties, and owns all of the NBA's New York Knicks, Rangers ice hockey, WNBA New York Liberty, New York Radio Music Hall, MSG Network cable and New York and Chicago area sports networks.
The Knicks boss is rich, but in the 21st century, although he is strong, his performance in the first decade has been sluggish. The owner is willing to spend money, and all Knicks fans are also waiting for a superstar who can lead the whole team and become the core of the team. Zhou Xuan's two amazing statistics against the Knicks last season are vivid, and many people are optimistic that he can lead the team to become a real powerhouse.
Zhou Xuan and Mitchell also felt a little unbelievable after seeing the Knicks send draft picks and Chandler. Chandler is a great player, he can attack and defend, and he just gives it away. He averaged 15 per game. 3 points 5. 7 rebounds 2. 1 assist, very well-rounded. In the summer, the Knicks had to bring in more players.
As soon as the news of the transaction came out, Zhou Xuan immediately talked to his family on the phone, and the old couple became worried again. Zhou Xuan felt a little sorry for them. They don't want to live in the United States, they are worried about their safety and livelihood. Is it really filial piety to bring them to the United States? Or maybe his parents are paying for him? As long as they have money, they live happily in China. Life is slow-paced and stress-free.
"Isn't New York a mess? Won't you have a bad time going there? Can't you do it without trading? Martha asked.
"Mom, where did you hear that New York is messy?"
"The TV series "Pekingese in New York."
"......" Zhou Xuan said with a smile: "Mom, that TV series is too old, New York has long changed, the law and order is very good, as long as you don't go to dangerous places." The Knicks are in Midtown Manhattan, bustling and safe. ”
Zhou Xuan explained that the five districts of New York, such as Manhattan and Brooklyn, are worlds apart, and the richest is obviously Manhattan. Both Brooklyn and the Bronx are poor. In the United States, community policing and wealth are absolutely proportional.
The center of Manhattan is very busy, especially near Times Square, which is full of people at night and there are many police, so there is no need to be afraid of anything. And Brooklyn is a desolate place, not to mention at night, even walking alone on the street during the day is a little scary. But Manhattan also has a more chaotic black neighborhood of Harlem, which is usually avoided as much as possible.
Zhou Xuan also heard that in Manhattan, many people will walk around when they see Asians. A lot of Asians in New York are triads, and Asian faces can scare black people.
"You're going to New York, you're not going to change places, are you?" Martha sighed.
"Maybe, the NBA is business, I can't be sure. Mitchell hopes that I can play until I retire in New York, where it will be very profitable and good for popularity. Zhou Xuan said helplessly.
This kind of thing is the beginning, and I think there will be a second time. Who knows what the New York boss will think? Marbury was also regarded as a savior when he arrived in New York, and the fat Curry is now almost forgotten.
"What are you going to do next? Going to New York? ”
"Well, go report and have a press conference to join. I'll take tomorrow's plane, don't worry, I'll have Mitchell and Emma with me. Zhou Xuan said with a smile.
Zhou Gaozhuo took the phone and chatted with him for a while. Lao Zhou's argument is that you can spend enough money, you don't have to work so hard to make money, and if you can be lazy, you can be lazy.
Zhou Xuan was amused by his father's amateurism, if he was lazy on the field, he was afraid that he would be able to retire soon, and no team would sign such a player.
Zhou Xuan's mood is apprehensive now, he has played in the Warriors for more than a year, and he has a tacit understanding with his teammates, once he changes teams, everything has to start again, how many balls can he get? Will the fans like him and welcome him? Everything is unknown.
People have some fear of the unknown.