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01 year champion Xiu Kuamei. Brown was packing his bags because of the change against head coach Michael Brown. Unhappy, Curry had his agent submit a trade request to Pistons management back in January.

In the summer of '08, this big man who was once handpicked by Jordan as the champion rejected the Grizzlies' high-tech retention and accepted a two-year 8.1 million contract from Motor City, in order to prove himself again.

At the time, Brown was told that he would discover his forgotten potential in the new season. However, the development of events clearly deviated from the original trajectory.

Brown, who played in 34 games, was in the Pistons' starting lineup most of the time, but he only played a measly 17 minutes, which was not even as good as that of the bench Mike. 28 minutes of Dyce.

Since receiving Kwame. Brown requested a trade, and the Pistons' management simply had no desire to keep it. While spreading trade rumors, he waited for offers from other teams.

"Damn Buford, he wants to use Anthony. Toliver, the undrafted player, came to talk to me about a trade, is this a robbery? Dumas, the general manager of the Pistons, has had enough of the '01 No. 1 pick.

Some NBA teams that wanted to tinker with their rosters before, such as. The Cavaliers, Hawks, and Nuggets all handed over trade proposals. However, the trade chips of these teams are even more excessive than those of the Spurs.

Do you really want to keep this disgruntled player in the team's dressing room?

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February 16, the day before the trading deadline.

Bell bell bell ......!

"Hello, who?"

“……”

"Want to get Kwame. Brown can, but it depends on whether your offer is sufficient. Now, my desk is full of trading proposals. ”

“……”

"No, no, no, Aron. Williams is a trusted veteran, but that's clearly not enough. ”

“……”

"Woning, everyone's time is precious, if you're not going to increase the price, I'll have to deal with other plans first."

“……”

"Okay, deal!"

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In the end, the New York Knicks, who still had 3 million salary space left, used backup center Aaron . Williams and a second-round pick this summer in exchange for the frustrated Pistons center.

With the deal confirmed, D'Antoni finally has a real centre-forward player in his hands.

At the same time, the protagonist of the locker room group assault incident, Marco. Jarric was dumped by Knicks vice president Chapman for almost nothing, because Arenas reimbursed the Washington Wizards, who were in dire need of a point guard, for the season. In exchange for Etang with only one year left on his contract. Thomas, the small forward who averages 6 points and 4 rebounds per game, earns $6.86 million a year, which matches Jarich's salary.

Under Chapman's operation, the Knicks' moves were not as good as the Heat's trading Marion for Jemenny. O'Neill was so sensational. But he has done his best to fill in on the team's shortcomings and completely solve the dressing room problem.

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"Look, that guy is Michael's pick."

"Haha, the champion of parallel trading!"

"David, would you like to try his catties later?"

"I'll see, we'll see, Wilson."

Turnover is a common occurrence in the NBA, and players like to use one of the most popular phrases to describe inter-team trade. "It's all business!"

The Knicks' operations before the trade deadline did not make most players feel that the team had improved. The only thing they are interested in is what is the level of this champion who was once pointed out by the basketball god.

"Mike, this is my gift to you." Chapman, who rarely comes to the training gym, looked excitedly at the rookies on the court who were assigned to the bench and said to the Knicks coach next to him.

When Kwame. Brown slapped David. When Lee's shot fanned out of the sideline, the mustache D'Antoni finally nodded in satisfaction. "Man, thank you so much for your support." At this time, the power and status of most NBA coaches are completely incomparable to those in a few years, except for those two or three people in the league who can play an important role in the team's trade operations. Other peers basically have no right to speak. D'Antoni, the fast-break maest, was really lucky to have come across such a team manager who respected his opinion. "Still," the mustache had not finished speaking. "Still, I'd like to get that big man from the Hornets." Since taking the helm of the Knicks, D'Antoni has been very interested in Tyson. Chandler was obsessed.

"Mike, you should know that we have a limited amount of chips. If you can't wait for his contract to expire, it will only make your group of guys more valuable. ”

The biggest trade value in the Knicks at the moment is undoubtedly the Chinese Tanhua Show, but everyone knows that Sun Yi has a label above his head that says 'not tradable'. Next, like David. Lee, Wilson. Chandler, Ayr. Harrington, Daktronics. Milicic is a potential stock that is well worth nurturing, and without a superstar-caliber trade, it is expected that these people will have a long career in New York.

Among the more variable players is Steven Gerrard. Green, Shannon. Brown and Kwame. Brown, the team will position them based on their performance on the field. Sun Yue, who got a non-guaranteed contract, will continue to work hard for a guaranteed contract next season.

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In the end, he was born as a genuine center forward, Kwame. Brown's finishing ability under the basket is limited, but his interior defense is really not as good as David's. Lee, Mirisic and the like are comparable.

The meticulously observed D'Antoni quickly adjusted the lineup of the two sides, and the main side Sun Yi, Gerrard. Green (Richardson misses training with ankle injury), Chandler, David. Lee, Kwamei. Brown. Among them, this season's reluctance to change to play center David. Lee, is extremely happy with this change.

Kwame. The addition of Brown has significantly improved the interior defense ability of the main team. In the team's training match, Sun Yue, Shannon. Brown, Harrington, Milicic, Randolph. Morris's rotation was temperless.

The Knicks, who have only practiced together for one day, will face the San Antonio Spurs the next day, Feb. 17, at Madison Square Garden. This game will be the judgment on Chapman's trade in February.

With Ginobili out due to injury, Popovich sent the following starting lineups, point guard Parker, point guard Roger. Mason, former Michael. Finley, big forward Duncan, center Bonner.

The Knicks, for their part, continued to use the main lineup from the training game a day earlier, and Gerrard, who was named the starting position for the first time this season. Green looked very excited.

"Sun, I feel like I'm about to explode!" Green, who showed off his muscles in front of his friends, looked like he was enjoying it. At this moment, he felt like the entire crowd of fans were calling his name......

‘sun！ sun！ sun！ ’……

Knicks fans are indeed calling for a person's name, but unfortunately it's not Green's, but the Chinese teenager Sun Yi, who has just won the title of MVP and slam dunk king in the Rookie Challenge.

"Aha! Dude has let you down. When Glen Lin's sweet dream was awakened by the loud cheers at the scene, Sun Yi smiled and quipped to the other party.

The two made such a fuss, but it made the 'nine-finger dunk king' who made his debut relax a lot.

Kwame. When Brown flicked the ball in the air to his teammates, the Knicks had one of their few jumping ball wins this season.

Thanks to the presence of Stone Buddha Duncan, the Spurs' interior defense is among the best in the league. The tactics prepared by the mustachioed D'Antoni for this Western powerhouse are more options for mid-to-long-range shots in positional battles in addition to the 7-second fast break. The Chinese youngster, who has a strong breakthrough ability, is the only player who is allowed to challenge the opponent's inside line.

The Spurs, who had gone through a long journey, were clearly out of shape in the first quarter of the game. Except for Duncan, who is as stable as ever, others like Roger. Mason, Michael. Not only did Finley shoot the basketball, but he was also listless defensively.

On the Knicks' side, the Chinese teenager firmly suppressed the opponent's offensive engine, Tony. Parker, it seems that Ginobili's absence has left the French sports car with more than half of the power.

30 to 19!

Popovich looked at the glaring scoreboard at the end of the first quarter, and the anger on his face grew.

"Lift your heads up, 30 points, you actually let the league get 30 points in the belly of the game! If you lose this game, I think you should swim along the Atlantic Ocean to Miami and then take a taxi back to San Antonio......" Popovich, who turned on the blower mode, kept spitting out of his mouth to make Tony, who was close at hand. Parker felt like he could be splashed at any moment.

With Kwame. Brown is a very athletic interior barrier, and the Knicks' backcourt rebounding has been greatly improved. With rebounding, their 7-second fast break really came into play.

Gerrard, who is considered by many critics to be a poor shot selection. Green, under D'Antoni's offensive system, completely played his explosive physical advantage to the fullest.

In a fast break in the first quarter of the game, Green, who received a pass from teammate Sun Yi, faced the veteran Michael who made up for the basket. Finley made a strong bow from the overlord. This extremely murderous and violent clasp thrilled fans at Madison Square Garden......

The Spurs, who were awakened by head coach Popovich's roar, launched a tidal comeback in the second quarter. Especially the defensive (foot-gagged) master Bruce. Bowen's appearance made Gerrard, who was in hot form before and had already scored 12 points. Green was completely dumbfounded.

If it weren't for the sixth man, Al. Harrington were as efficient as ever, and I am afraid that the leader at half-time will be the visitors.

52 to 50!

Chinese rookie Sun Yi, who got 8 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists in the first half, spent most of his energy with Tony. Parker's entanglement. While the Spurs' brains have been successfully limited to just five points and two assists, that's not what D'Antoni wants to see.

"Sun, in the second half, it was too easy for Duncan and Bonner to break through, Duncan and Bonner were too easy in defense." Mustache knows in his heart that a team like the Spurs can't kill the opponent by shooting alone. As soon as the team's hand drops, the tide of the game can be reversed. If you can crush the opponent's inside, the victory really belongs to the Knicks.

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After the coach's reminder, Sun Yi significantly increased his personal breakthrough in the third quarter of the game. The French sports car, known for its speed and agility, finally met an equal rival.

With both height and reach, Sun Yi can score on Parker's head with his improving back-to-back skills, even if he can't get rid of his opponent completely.

And with David. Lee's pick-and-roll coordination made it very easy for him to face Duncan, the soul of the Spurs.

Smack!

The continuous change of direction between high-speed travel made Duncan's face show a solemn expression. If it weren't for David. Lee's mid-range shot threat was too great, so he was reluctant to give the opposing small player such an open space to break through.

The No. 21 player of the Spurs who retreated from the border has been watching the opponent's real shooting timing, and his arms raised high can complete an easy block at any time.

Syllable! Chirping!

When Duncan found that the opponent's No. 8 player had died and was about to make a stop-and-go jumper, he finally took a big step and got up to intercept it.

Well? Feints?

Backbite!

The referee's whistle blew and Spurs' No. 21 player fouled the hitter.

The Chinese teenager who had just made a stop-and-go shooting action used his realistic facial expressions to completely deceive Shi Fo, who rarely made mistakes. When the opponent's castration was exhausted, he twisted around Duncan and jumped to shoot.

Although, the ball missed the basket, he managed to cause his opponent's third personal foul.

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When Popovich discovered D'Antoni's tactical intentions, he immediately sent in his most relied on defensive guru Bruce. Bowen keeps an eye on the Knicks.

After seeing that his subordinates love to be entangled by the experienced and hooligan Bowen, the mustache's reaction is not slow. Handle feel dropped by Gerald. Green replaced, letting Chandler play point guard and Harrington play small forward. As a result, Tony, the weakest defensive player of the Spurs. Parker, no matter where he appears, will face opponents who are a lot taller than him.

87 to 80!

With veteran experience and Duncan's consistent play, the visitors who are in poor overall form still retain their hopes of winning.

D'Antoni, who has repeatedly made moves and has been recognized by Popovich, covered the mustache on the side of his mouth and cursed in his heart. This old fox is really difficult.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, with the help of Michael. Finley hit two three-pointers. The Spurs managed to overtake the score 96-95.

The Chinese youngster, who was entangled by Bowen throughout the second half, was completely enraged by the opponent's stubborn defense. He first used Kwame. Brown's cover hit a three-pointer on the head of a sluggish Bonner. Then, in a fast break, Brown, a new member of the team who was inserted in the back row, completed a dunk to turn the situation on the court in one fell swoop.

"Bruce, see what you've been played by a rookie?" Popovich's merciless taunts made the previous excellent foot stopper master surge.

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When the Knicks, who were out of shape, threw a very difficult three-pointer in front of him, Bowen involuntarily stretched out his left foot......

…… (To be continued.) )