Chapter 665: Bird's Divine
Li Liang was not going to play this all-star, but while he was fighting, he made the first whistle-blowing kill in the history of the All-Star.
And before that, there was 2003 when Jordan almost killed in the last moments.
A little earlier, Jerry West scored a last-minute stunner in the East in 1972.
However, these two times, they left time for the other party, and they were not considered to be pressing.
In '03, the West relied on Kobe's free throws, and the game went into overtime, and the East lost the game in the end.
The stubborn Kobe Bryant didn't want to lose the game and gave up the All-Star MVP to Jordan.
That's Kobe Bryant, he just wants to win, and he doesn't think too much about other things.
What is the beauty of adults, I am also a human being, why not me?
That's what Corvo thinks anyway.
Li Liang is still much gentler than Lao Ke in terms of personality, and gave Anthony a chance at the last moment.
Anthony entered, everyone was happy, Anthony didn't enter, it didn't matter, the All-Star Game was just that.
With such a mentality, Li Liang gave the public an extremely exciting all-star game.
And Li Liang's biggest gain...... Well, the draw, it's draw time again.
After the All-Star break, Knicks owner Dolan held a reception banquet and specially invited Li Liang to attend.
As a result, Li Liang refused, I'm sorry I'm not interested, besides, I have a short mouth, what if New York wants me to join at that time?
said that if you can't beat it, you can join, and the Knicks are about to be killed and then join, poverty alleviation?
I'm sorry, but I don't have this strength yet.
Back at the hotel, Li Liang entered the system lottery at night, this time the system didn't joke with him, let's do it again or something.
Instead, he was given another [Bruise Injury Pill under the Overpass] and three [Yin and Yang Harmony Great Tonic Pills].
"Mom, what are you giving me this thing for? I don't get hurt much...... As for this big tonic pill, I don't hit the iron very much. ”
These two are good things, but Li Liang doesn't use them much.
It's impossible to get injured when you get hurt, and you won't get hurt when you play in this life.
Occasionally, there will be a few games in which the game is not in good shape and the shooting is not good.
But Li Liang doesn't use props to make up for it every time, anyway, it's the regular season, and it's normal to lose.
Sometimes losing helps the team find problems and gives the players more motivation to think and cohesion.
This time, Li Liang was the only one on the Pacers team who was selected as an All-Star.
Although the Pacers have a good record and the other players are also very strong, they are obviously not popular.
And the first place in the East is still occupied by the Hawks.
The upside is that the Pacers' players are well-rested and ready to face the challenges after the All-Star break.
Before the war resumes on Feb. 21, the league reaches a trade deadline on Feb. 20.
Once this day has passed, the teams will no longer be able to trade, and the teams will not be able to strengthen in any other way than to pick up the leaks in the buyout market.
Each team is carrying out the final operation to strengthen the team's shortcomings.
Of course, there are some teams that are making up for it, and there are other teams that are piecing together and calculating.
For example, a team like the Houston Rockets, every time the trade deadline comes, you have to make one or two small trades, and it feels like you have made a small trade that is similar to what you didn't do.
Fans felt a burst of surprise, "Make a deal!" ”
Looking back after a while, you will find that it is useless to improve the strength of the lineup.
Of course, it is useful for the general manager, either to save money and avoid taxes, or to let everyone know that he is doing something.
For example, this year they made another trade, sending Alexei Schweder and a second-round pick in '17 and '19 to get Pablo Prigioni from the Knicks.
A veteran point guard from Argentina, if you want to say it's useless, it's still a little useful.
What's the use of you going to say...... As long as you want to blow, you can still blow it for a big purpose.
Before the deadline arrives, at 0:00 on the 21st, anything can happen, and the media is watching closely.
But it doesn't look like there will be any big deals coming out at this year's trade deadline.
After Li Liang finished training that day, he lay at home at night and prepared to enter the system to see if there were any simple tasks to do.
He's idle right now, ready to improve himself in all aspects, hooks, step-back jumpers, offensive rebounds, long passes, etc.
Anyway, these ability values are very low, and the difficulty of the task is not high, so it is useful to do it and improve it a little.
For example, like a step-back jumper, when he hasn't entered the league, his initial value is only 5 points, 5 points, and it's about the same as not.
In the past few years, the competition and training have been carried out, and it has slowly improved to 15 points.
15 o'clock in three years, which is basically equivalent to not being able to play in the NBA.
Now he can get into the system, play the first simple matches, and practice with the step-back masters.
Although it may not be used in official games, it is still helpful for his comprehensive shooting ability.
Just as he was about to sleep, Li Liang's phone rang, and when he looked at the number, it was Wei Dazhi calling.
As soon as he saw Wei Dazhi's phone, Li Liang frowned, thinking that something must have happened if this thing called so late.
What's the matter?
"Am I being traded?"
The first reaction in Li Liang's mind turned out to be that he had been traded.
Then he shook his head, this Bird didn't have a bubble in his head, if he traded himself, he could remove himself from the NBA Hall of Fame.
However, Li Liang had a hunch that there must be some movement from the walkers.
Every time it is like this, as soon as there is a move, Wei Dazhi will call Li Liang as soon as possible.
Let's hope Bird doesn't make a fool of himself like he did last season and make deals that seem to be reinforcements but are actually harmful to the team.
At the moment, the Pacers' lineup and chemistry are still very good.
Although there are some flaws in the lineup, McGee is the only one in the center.
But the strongest center is already in the lineup, what more bikes?
Li Liang still connected the phone, and Wei Dazhi's voice came immediately, "Li Liang! Deals, deals, deals! ”
"What's wrong, Kobe Bryant was traded?"
"It's not Kobe, it's Garnett! The Pacers traded Garnett to the Pacers! ”
To be honest, hearing the name Garnett is no weaker for many than Kobe.
After hanging up the phone, Li Liang immediately opened his mobile phone and watched the news, and sure enough, the official had already given a report:
The Indiana Pacers requested a trade on Feb. 20 to trade for Kevin Garnett from the Nets with Luis Scola and CJ Myers, and the deal has now been officially approved.
Unexpectedly, Bird still made an operation in the end to strengthen the Pacers' weak center position.
Although Garnett is a nominal power forward, he is also known for playing the power forward position after entering the league.
However, in recent years, Garnett has moved to the center position, and his height is more than enough to play center.
It's a great addition for walkers.
Because on the bench, since David West became a substitute, Scola's playing time and role have been greatly compressed.
And his defense isn't good enough, and for the Pacers who need to protect the basket inside, Scola won't be much of a playoff in the playoffs.
As for CJ Myers, his three-point shooting is good, but the Pacers have already got Finson, JR, and a more athletic and defensive Shambaugh in the backcourt, and CJ Myers also doesn't get enough playing time.
The salary of the two just matches Garnett's contract, and Garnett is in his final year, which can free up space of 12 million.
If Li Liang decides to leave in the summer, the Pacers can free up a lot of space to start rebuilding.
It can be said that Bird's hand is really killing two birds with one stone.
Of course, when he did the Granger trade for Turner last year, the public also applauded, and finally ended up with chicken feathers.
Whether this deal can bring benefits to the Pacers this year depends on the actual effect of the game.
And Li Liang was still a little excited after knowing that Garnett was traded.
Garnett's mouth has always been stinky, so it's a good time to take this opportunity to spar with him and see who has a more stinky mouth.