There are two types of NBA trades.

One is that rumors are flying, but in the end the deal can't be made.

On the other hand, you don't hear any rumors at all, and the deal is done.

Garnett's deal can be considered to have experienced both.

In the summer, it was the first, and now it is the second.

The transaction happened very suddenly, and it felt like it was really the first day of the new year!

But when you really look at the transaction itself, it's not surprising.

Because the Timberwolves are trading with the Celtics.

That's right, it's the Green Shirts who lost their trade with the Timberwolves in the summer.

At this point, they were done!

The specifics of the deal were: The Celtics sent Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomez, Gerard Green, Sebastian Telfer, Michael Olovokandi, one 2007 first-round pick, two 2009 first-round picks, and Kevin Garnett from the Timberwolves.

It's similar to history, except that instead of Ratliff, it's Olovokandi, and there's an extra 2007 first-rounder.

In fact, last summer, the Celtics submitted a similar plan, but the Timberwolves rejected it.

Now the Timberwolves would agree for three reasons.

First, and most importantly, Al Jefferson hit!

With excellent stats and flashy offensive footwork, he has shown the potential of a top-tier interior lineman.

The experience of the past few seasons has taught Timberwolves management that it is impossible to recruit stars based on the attractiveness of their own team.

Therefore, cultivating stars by themselves is the only way out for them.

What they got in this deal was a mix of young players and a lot of draft picks.

This not only meets their requirements, but also makes up for all the draft picks that have been confiscated by the league in the past few years because of the "yin-yang contract".

Second, it's from Garnett.

Before playing the Lakers in the preseason, Garnett was already very autistic when he watched Mike James dare to fight in garbage time.

By the time he entered the regular season, the Timberwolves' record was not as good as the same period last season, which made him completely desperate.

Third, the Pistons rejected the Timberwolves' offer.

The Pistons are Garnett's favorite team, but the Pistons don't want to tear down the existing team framework for Garnett.

You must know that although they have lost their big roots, the Pistons' defensive system is still there, and they are now in second place in the East and are chasing the Wizards.

At this time, let them push to start over, they don't have that much motivation.

For three reasons, the Celtics, who bid heavily, naturally became the first choice for the Timberwolves to trade.

The deal sent a flurry through the league.

The headlines on the front pages of major sports media have all become ...... The Celtic Big Three!

This is the first team in NBA history to have a three-person team at the top of the team!!

Although because of the team's record, all three failed to make the All-Star team last season.

But 30 years old, no, it would be more accurate to be 29-year-old Garnett, because Garnett will not be officially 30 years old until May!

30-year-old Ray Allen! Many people may not know that Ray Allen is actually a year older than Garnett.

and 28-year-old Pierce!

The ages of these three people are still in their prime!!

"I heard that last summer's three-way deal was made by Ray Allen who volunteered to go to Boston, and he also contacted Garnett!"

"In other words, these three people are actually discussing playing together in the summer?"

"Correct, except that Boston didn't have enough attractive chips at the time, but now Al Jefferson has played it."

"In that case, I suspect Boston is deliberately swiping data for Al Jefferson in order to increase his trade value!"

"But you have to have the strength to brush it for you! Al is indeed a great interior player, and the All-Star is not a problem in time, but Boston can't afford to wait. ”

"It doesn't matter how the deal happened, isn't it important that it happened? How else are other teams playing?! ”

"Don't forget, even with this deal, Boston still keeps Ricky Davis!"

"Three All-Stars plus one Quasi-All-Star, that's ...... Let's send a championship ring directly!! ”

"Other teams said, I'm still Xu Xian, let's play snakes!"

"I feel like the league should block this deal, it's so unfair to other teams, especially to the Lakers!!"

"That's right, the state of the Lakers this season, the dynasty has a great chance, but the result is good now, and it will be punished directly!"

"Don't blow it too much, Boston sent so many people away at once, who is left on the bench now?"

"And Rajon Rondo, Delonti West, Tony Allen, Ratliff, Leon Bowie."

“……”

"Actually, they only sent five people away."

"Anyway, can this kind of thing be called a substitute? This lineup, I can do it too! ”

"I predict that this year's player buyout scene will be more lively than ever."

"Haha, a whole bunch of players who want championship rings are going to Boston!"

"Right! They didn't get a chance to go to the Lakers before, but now they can go to Boston! ”

"Brother Rivers: I've never fought such a rich battle in my life!"

"Is Phil Jackson here? I'm Rivers, ask online how to coach a superstar! ”

"O'Neill's grandmother: I understand this, I'll come!"

"Oh, is the yellow-green war coming again?!"

"Danny Angie I love you! Come on, we're going to win the 17th championship too! ”

……

The fans were still discussing, and the next day there was a news about the players.

The Cavaliers' "Mickey Mouse" David Wesley reached a buyout contract with the team and is expected to go to the Celtics!

Former All-Star Eddie Jones and Grizzlies have reached a buyout deal and are expected to head to the Celtics!

Keith Van Horne, who has decided not to play in the NBA in the offseason, is reportedly in contact with Celtics management, and the two sides are interested in signing!

Good guys, before the buyout deadline officially came, there are already players who can't wait!

It feels like a championship ring being awarded on a first-come, first-served basis!

It was on this day that the Lakers submitted an application to the league to investigate whether there were irregularities in the inside story of the Celtics and Timberwolves trade.

Because the Timberwolves had a previous record of "yin-yang contracts", this application was quickly approved by the league.

……

"Should we stop this?"

In the League office, Tyham asks Stern.

He knew that Stern valued the overseas market, and Sun Hao was the label of the overseas market.

If because of this deal, the Lakers' dynasty is broken and the overseas market is frustrated, the situation is probably not what Stern wants to see.

"How to stop it?"

Instead of answering right away, Stern asked Tatum rhetorically.

"We ......"

Tetam didn't answer at once.

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The deal itself is not too much of a problem, and both sides take what they need.

And the Celtics sent almost half of the team, and there were so many first-rounders, and one of those draft picks was from the Grizzlies, and the trade value was huge.

"We don't have to stop it, that's a good thing."

Stern continued.

On the one hand, it is indeed as he said, that this deal is very difficult to stop.

This is different from the Hornets in history, when the Hornets were hosted, which means that the team owner was the league, that is, Stern.

On the other hand, the dynasty is a good thing for Lakers fans, not necessarily for other teams.

Especially since the Lakers only completed their dynasty at the beginning of the century, and if there is one more team, the rest of the league will not want to play.

So having a superteam that can challenge the Lakers is something he and the league board want to see.

If you really want to count it, in order to stop the Lakers' first dynasty, he introduced a series of rules to limit O'Neal such as "three seconds of defense".

Now it's just a different approach.

"I'm worried that this will create a bad atmosphere."

Compared to Adam Mosaic, Tytam's emotional intelligence is significantly higher.

He had read the latter from Stern's words, but he had raised his own concerns.

And after all, he has followed Stern for many years, and he has a great foresight to think about things.

"That also requires them to succeed."

Stern's next words made Tytum realize that it seemed that he had been wrong in the first place.

Stern still feels the Lakers have a chance to win.

Come to think of it, the Celtics' lineup is indeed ridiculously strong, so outrageous that most people think they are sure to win.

But basketball has never been a simple card game, and now that the season has been two months into it, there isn't much time left for the Celtics to grind in on the roster.

Not to mention that they haven't even figured out their current lineup.

It's understandable that Boston doesn't want to be pulled away by their old rivals anymore, but will they have time to get used to it?

"Yes."

If Sun Hao were asked to answer this question, his answer would be this.

After knowing that the Celtics completed the deal, Sun Hao was the one who felt the biggest threat.

Because after these three big guys in history got together, they defeated the Lakers that season to win the championship!

Indeed, the time left for them to run in is shorter than in history.

But you can't ignore that they are stronger on paper than they are in history!

The most direct thing is that these three guys are one year younger than in history!

For players of their age, experience is no longer a problem, the younger it is, the stronger the physical fitness, the more able to play!

Not to mention that they also left Ricky Davis!

The players who said "I thought James was here to assist me" in this history are not bad at all!

As fans say, he was a quasi-All-Star in his prime!

Last season and this season, he averaged nearly 20 points per game with the Celtics, and this season he should have played off the bench because of the addition of Ray Allen, but he still efficiently contributed about 15 points per game.

In other words, at the age of 28, he is at the top of his game!

It's really a three-two-and-an ace.

However, Sun Hao said that he could, what he said was that they could run in well.

If you ask him if Celtic will win as they do in history, he certainly won't answer that.

If it was the Lakers last season, it was less likely that they would have played this Big Three.

But this season, O'Neal changed his hair for the second spring because of weight loss, and Hill is in such good shape, they are also quasi-kings!

……

The formation of the Boston Big Three has had an impact beyond the buzz of fans and the flocking of some players.

The impact on the rest of the league is also huge.

For example, Spurs head coach Popovich reacted to the deal even more than the Lakers.

He bluntly said in front of the media: "This is a robbery!" They exchanged a bunch of ten-cents for a ten-dollar sheet! ”

It makes sense that Popovich had such a reaction.

The Lakers have been overwhelmed in the past few years, and now there is a stronger Celtics, how can this make people play!

There are also championship teams such as the Wizards, Pistons, Suns, and Mavericks, as well as the Nets and Heat, which are strong teams in the East.

Because it really put a big cloud over their heads!

It is to choose the military competition and continue to strengthen to meet the hard; Or give up the current squad and start rebuilding early, which is the choice they will face next.

However, no matter what they choose, the next trade deadline will not be too peaceful.

It can even be said that from the moment the Celtics form the Big Three, until the trade deadline, this league will become very lively!

……

The formation of the Celtic triumvirate is like forming a big vortex in the league.

Boston, at the center of this maelstrom, is naturally the focus of media attention.

Just after the coalition investigation was completed and the deal was declared compliant, Boston could be said to have become a "crowded" scene in an instant.

It's not just the players who want championship rings squeezing in, but even the reporters are about to break the threshold of the North Shore Garden Center.

Since the retirement of Bird and McHale, this kind of scene has really not happened for a long time!

Even at the intersections of Boston's major highways, you can see posters of the Big Three that have been produced in a big way.

Boston, the city with the deepest basketball heritage in the United States, is announcing the return of their king in a blowout way!

Garnett completed his physical and was rounded three times by reporters after completing his first training session with the Celtics.

However, Garnett was not the only one who was besieged, as Pierce and Ray Allen took the initiative to stand next to Garnett.

This "brotherly heart" scene will definitely encourage the fans of the Green Shirts.

"What made you decide to join Boston?"

"Do you think there's a compatibility issue between the Big Three?"

"It's been two months into the season, do you think the team has enough time to get together?"

"Do you think you can beat the Lakers?"

……

Journalists' questions also followed.

Garnett motioned for one by one to come before proceeding to formally answer questions.

And the first question he answered made the crowd reporters feel the iron-blooded side of the "wolf king".

"You should ask Sun or Shaq if they think they can beat us?"

Garnett said with a smile.