The Bulls, and the Knicks made a deal.

They sent away Francis, the team's main man, and traded from the Knicks for next year's first-round pick and Anfernee Hardaway!

Hardaway has one year left on his contract, and he has long since lost the strength of his former All-Star, which is basically an expiring contract.

Or in other words, he's just a deal.

At the heart of the deal is Francis, in exchange for a first-round pick from the Knicks!

Kwame Brown was tepid in Houston, and Francis ended up making only a first-round change.

Nearly four years have passed, and the original Bulls trade for Francis was a complete failure.

And with this deal in front of them, the Bulls are once again entering the swing and rebuilding.

As for the Knicks, there is already Marbury on the team, plus Francis, this is to form a "backcourt golden double gun" to continue to impact the playoffs.

Well, it's been four years since New Yorkers tasted the playoffs!

The last time the team played the playoffs, it was the year Sun Hao first entered the league!

In fact, when Sun Hao saw the news, New Yorkers were celebrating with a carnival.

They have never had an All-Star level backcourt combination in their history, and they believe that the combination of Marbury and Francis will bring glory to New York.

Sun Hao...... There was silence for a long time.

He really believed that some things were meant to be.

The combination of Marbury and Francis has also formed such a backcourt double gun in the Knicks in history.

However, it is not a "golden double gun", but a "backfield tumor".

Now it's just that the combination of cancers has advanced.

Sun Hao, after chatting with O'Neill, called Yi Jianlian.

The Bulls are so turbulent, Yi Jianlian will definitely be affected.

And he also analyzed the deal from a number of angles.

The Bulls have been a duo of Francis and Yi Jianlian for the past two seasons.

Francis was traded away, saying that it was a rotten and rebuild, and Yi Jianlian would definitely get a lot of opportunities.

This is his chance, and if he can take it, it's not out of the question of making it to the All-Star.

You must know that Yi Jianlian also has a background in Chinese players, and as long as he can play the kind of performance that Gasol is doing now with the Celtics, then he will undoubtedly squeeze out the other team to enter the All-Star.

Another angle is the future planning of the Bulls.

Sending Francis away, the management certainly couldn't have counted on a soon-to-be-retired Hardaway to save the team's backcourt.

So it is foreseeable that in next year's draft, the Bulls' goal will most likely be a ...... Fullback.

And most likely, it's probably a point guard!

That may have been another key factor in the Bulls' deal.

You must know that next year's draft will be a rare year for point guards in history.

If nothing else, the names Paul and Delon alone are enough.

These two people, no matter which one Yi Jianlian is on the same team, it will be a huge benefit to him.

So from these perspectives, the Bulls' current bad situation doesn't look that bad.

People can't just look at the present, the future is also worth looking forward to!

Not long after Sun Hao and Yi Jianlian made a phone call, the NBA's trade deadline gradually approached, and the transactions of various teams began one after another.

Just when everyone thought that Francis's trade was the biggest on the deadline of the year, the Kings' two consecutive trades were shocking.

They first sent Christie, the team's best defensive player, and next year's first-round pick to the Magic, and traded for "Old Cat" Mobley!

Mobley's fame is definitely greater than Christie's.

But by sending away the team's best defensive players and sticking a first-round pick, perhaps Kings fans should be worried about how their already fragile defense will be maintained.

But the next deal almost didn't make their hearts skip a beat.

The Kings sent the team's All-Star power forward Chris Webb to the 76ers!

Well, in addition to sending Webb, they also sent Matt Barnes and Mike Bradley.

And what they get is...... Kenny Thomas, Williamson and Skinny!

The three are basically not well-known, and they are also players with long-term contracts!

"Shit!"

After seeing this deal, Kings fans began to curse uncontrollably.

The Princeton Kings who swept the league at the beginning of the century, Divac fled, Webb and Christie were traded, and this is more than half of the disbandment!

The point is, all they get is Mobley!

This is just like what they scolded, there is a feeling of "adult, eat poop".

But from the Kings' perspective, there's nothing wrong with that trade choice.

Because of his injury and age, Webb has long since lost his courage.

Not only is his defense always dragging its feet, but his offense is increasingly not in line with the requirements of this Kings team.

The Kings traded him away not on a whim, but on a long plan.

Fans actually know this, and what they are unhappy about may just be that Webber has only replaced these three shrimp soldiers and crabs to come back.

And one more thing, with the rise of Peja, the contradictions between Webb and Peja are increasing day by day.

The Kings also made a choice in the same way that the Lakers made a two-choice last summer.

Of course, the outcome will be known, perhaps only after the deal is completed.

The King's trade originally had little to do with the Lakers.

However, the team's general manager, Kupchak, seemed to have something going on.

He called Bass Jr. and Phil Jackson, and after getting their consent, he contacted Christie as soon as possible.

The Magic sent Mobley to completely correct Arenas.

Because Arenas and Mobley are incompatible, whether they are on the Wizards or the Magic.

As for who they get for the trade, they don't really care so much.

Especially with the better Grant Hill and Turkoglou on their squad, Christie isn't the kind of player they need.

They chose Christie, whose expiring contract was also a big reason.

So what Kupchak hopes is that Coritis can apply to buy out his final year contract with the Magic and then join the Lakers!

Your Kings are not willing to trade people directly to me, then I will save the country and go to buy out and sign a contract!

Of course, this road is definitely more difficult.

First of all, Christie himself has to be interested, because if he buys out, he will have some sacrifices in terms of salary.

Because of the Lakers' salary cap, the maximum contract that can be offered is a veteran base salary.

Secondly, it also has to be nodded by the Magic management.

Because if they buy out Christie, they will trade Mobley for a mid-first-round pick, or a draft pick at the end of the first round, which is a bit of a loss.

Christie, interested in Kupchak's proposal.

When his wife said casually in the All-Star Game, he nodded because of "fear of guilt", but he also thought about it in his heart.

He is 35 years old and has few years left in his career.

If you stay with the Magic, you will definitely be without a championship for life.

But when it comes to the Lakers, it's completely different.

The Lakers are short of small forwards, and he will not only have a chance to compete for a championship, but he will also have a lot of playing time!

It's not interested, it's very interested!

So after contacting Kupchak, he immediately found the management of the Magic team.

After some exchange and a huge salary sacrifice, the Magic team agreed to Christie's request!

It's still nice for management to have an unwanted origin that can save them a lot of money.

When Sun Hao knew the news, he was stunned for a moment.

He thought about what he thought was impossible, and when he turned a corner, did it really happen?

However, Christie's wife, Jackie, must have played a role in this.

After being stunned, Sun Hao's mood suddenly became very beautiful.

The Lakers have had a great season, but the team is full of rookies.

Aside from him and O'Neal, there are a few veterans, most of whom don't even have playoff experience.

The addition of Christie is definitely a strong addition for the Lakers.

Especially if you aim for the championship!

In order to make room for Christie, the Lakers also sent Eddie House to the Suns, getting a second-round pick and some cash.

The Suns are now ranked first in the league in terms of record, which is basically a giveaway.

The dust settled on the trade deadline, and the two big deals became the biggest talking points for fans.

Of course, picking up cheap ones like the Lakers also excites the fans of the home team.

After two days of waiting, Christie completed his physical exam and ushered in his first game with the Lakers.

The Lakers' opponent is the Spurs.

This season for the Spurs is part of a low-key muffled franchise.

They weren't as eye-catching as the Lakers and Mavericks, but they were firmly in second place in the West!

Just like two years ago, they won the championship in odd-numbered years, and they are the overall champions of this year in history!

Parker Ginobili's meteoric growth, coupled with "Rookie Duncan," has made this Spurs even stronger than they were two years ago.

And Ginobili played a rare start in the Spurs this year, and the Spurs started very strongly.

The same was true of the situation that had been played since the start of the game.

On the Lakers' side, Sun Hao and O'Neal continued to show their innate tacit understanding, playing wide open and close on the offensive end.

But on the defensive end, with Duncan on the inside, they had a bit of a problem with Ginobili.

When Ariza defends a player with a strong desire to attack like Kobe, he just needs to do a good job of limiting the opponent's offensive line.

But Ginobili is different, his scoring ability is not as strong as Kobe, but his passing ability is very good!

You can't just prevent him from scoring.

So the fledgling Ariza is a bit of a problem with Ginobili.

Halfway through the first quarter, the Spurs also led the Lakers by four points, 17-13.

Ginobili alone had nine points and three assists, which means that almost all offensive rounds were driven by him.

Such a performance also silenced the Los Angeles fans at the scene.

They have reason to believe that if they meet the Lakers in the playoffs, Ginobili will definitely be the X-factor that decides the game.

Well, Sun Hao will feel the same way.

In the finals of this year's history, the Pistons were killed alive by Ginoby using the "serpentine breakthrough".

Phil Jackson walked over to the bench and called Christie off the bench.

When Christie got up, the audience erupted in cheers.

When a team brings in a new player, his first game is always the most watched.

And this timing is critical.

Ariza couldn't stop Ginobili, and neither could Finley.

Rather than attacking, fans are now looking forward to defense, someone who can stand up and limit Ginobili.

Christie, who is known for his defense, is clearly the best candidate.

Not to mention what kind of performance he can play, his past resume alone is enough for fans to look forward to.

There was a short whistle on the sidelines, and Christie came on, and it was Ariza who replaced him!

Come up to the Lakers' offensive round.

Sun Hao and O'Neal burst into points after blocking, and Christie got a very comfortable shot in the corner.

He didn't hesitate and threw as soon as he opened his hand.

However, this ball was obviously deflected, and the ball almost missed the basket.

There was a stirring at the scene.

Just like when Sun Hao met him in the All-Star Game, Christie has just returned from injury and hasn't played in a while.

Especially since he just experienced an All-Star Game, he is training in a serious way, and it may be a training session with the Lakers.

So in this context, it's a bit embarrassing to expect him to perform as soon as he comes up.

What's more, he is not a 3D player, and his career shooting percentage is just over 35%, which is about the same level as Jordan.

Of course, Phil Jackson didn't pay attention to his offense either.

It wasn't until the team's offense and defense transitioned to the defensive end that he set his sights on Christie.

He is very sure of Christie's previous defensive ability, but how much skill he has after the injury is worth putting a big question mark.

Because at the age of 344, the impact of injuries on players is seriously underestimated.

A seemingly small injury is likely to cause a player's strength level to plummet, or even retire early.

Referring to Mutombo, who has become "Uncle Mu" during the Houston period in history, as a well-known evergreen in the NBA, he can only retire after being injured.

That's a big reason why the Kings are willing to trade Christie.

The ball from the Spurs, in Parker's hands.

Ginobili started off the ball and ran without the ball.

Christie is significantly more experienced defensively than Ariza.

He continued to dodge the Spurs' blocking, and when Ginobili received the ball, he posted it as soon as possible.

This time, the fans haven't reacted yet, but Phil Jackson can't help but nod.

The most feared thing about an injury to a veteran is a decline in athleticism.

Christie's pursuit of defense in this section has shown that his side has not been affected too much.

Then, Christie's performance made the fans cheer.

Ginobili's continuous shaking attempts, Christie mastered it very well.

Sun Hao couldn't help but laugh when he saw this.

Speaking of which, Christie was a person who made Kobe almost autistic in 2000!

Although Kobe Bryant was not at his peak at that time, Kobe Bryant, after all, was Kobe!

Ginobili tried to burst into one, but Christie reached out early to block the pass.

Ginobili could only finish with a somewhat reluctant serpentine break.

As a result, he hit the board in the drift against the defensive shot...... Out of the basket!

Ginobili, who is in a hot state, was just guarded down by Christie!

And throughout the process, Sun Hao saw it really, just like defending him before, Christie basically relied on his reach, position grabbing and his own experience.

Couldn't have been cleaner defensively.

After O'Neal grabbed a defensive rebound, the Lakers fought back.

Sun Hao and Christie's double line was fast, he gave the ball to Christie, and Christie threw the ball directly into the air after attracting the defense!

Sun Hao was carried by the ball and took off.

"Bang!"

The aerial relay of the new slam dunk king!

Los Angeles is the city of the sky!

Cheers and whistles erupted.

Compared to the obvious missed three-point shot in front, Christie's pass made them feel a lot of love!

In fact, this is also what most veterans in the NBA do, no longer pay attention to or care about individual scores, and will give priority to passing the ball when they can.

Provided, of course, that he has the ability.

Christie averaged a whopping 4.1 assists per game for the Kings this season, which is already quite impressive for a swingman at a guard.

The Spurs attacked the front court again, and Parker gave the ball directly to Ginobili this time.

And after giving the ball, he motioned for everyone else to open up the space!

The difference from history is that because Ginobili entered the NBA a year earlier, the two are in the same class.

Just like Kobe Bryant and Fisher, the relationship is certainly extraordinary.

Ginobili failed in an attack, and what Parker would do was give him a second chance!

Ginobili, one-on-one singles Christie.

His expression was also noticeably more serious than in the previous round.

Successive cross-steps, abrupt one-step acceleration start, and then a nice serpentine breakout.

Unlike the previous ball, Ginobili handled it perfectly at the perfect time, which can be described as smooth and easy.

Christie...... It was overcome.

This is expected, not to mention the current Christie, it is also difficult for the peak Christie to completely restrict the current peak Ginobili!

Ginobili got past Christie and went to the basket, and he was greeted by O'Neal, who came up on the defense.

His choice is to have a nice behind the fake fax on which to change hands!

Iverson's classic move!

This feint is very realistic, and it directly deceived O'Neal.

Ginobili took the ball back again, a beautiful ......

"Smack!"

Everything was so perfect, except when he went to the basket, his ball was gone!

When he looked back, the ball was already in Christie's hands!

The fans at the scene couldn't help but be stunned.

They didn't even see how the ball was cut.

Most people's attention is on Ginobili's beautiful fake fax!

The Lakers played a defensive counterattack again, and this time Sun Hao reciprocated by shooting and assisting Christie for a layup.

The Lakers, after returning from a timeout, played two defensive counterattacks in a row to tie the score!

However, many fans at the scene looked up to see the big LED screen at the scene, they wanted to watch the replay and see how Christie cut the ball just now!

Including Sun Hao, too.

Slow-motion replays showed that Christie didn't give up after being passed.

Originally, if O'Neill didn't come out, and Ginobili didn't come out, Christie couldn't do anything.

But O'Neal's presence allowed Ginobili to make that beautiful move, and he also managed to delay his attack.

The moment Ginobili pulled the ball back and back, and probably the only chance, Christie took it.

As soon as he should, he broke the ball in Ginobili's hand!

The scene erupted in cheers.

It's apt to describe this steal with an electric flint.

And the key is to cut it clean, so you can't help but want to cheer for him.

Sun Hao smiled and shook his head.

It may have been forgotten by fans in the future, but in this era, Christie has a coercive nickname: the scalpel.

That's what he describes, and that's his ability to make clean tackles.

Phil Jackson also laughed like a KFC grandfather after watching the replay on the sidelines.

The Lakers really turned their heads when they were pressing the road and saw an ownerless hundred-dollar bill on the ground.

Really, I picked it up!