Brooke. Lopez's career-high three-point shooting percentage so far was last season. Of course, last season he actually averaged just 0.2 three-point shots per game and averaged just 14.3 percent three-pointers per game......

14.3%, averaging 0.2 shots per game. There is no doubt that if someone says that Brooke. Lopez will shoot a three-pointer, and that will definitely be treated as an idiot.

However, there is one fact that everyone overlooks that one of the league's most three-point shooting centers is Al. Horford, before joining the Pacers, averaged just 0.1 three-pointers per game and shot only about 14 percent from the field.

These stats suggest that it's not because these centers won't shoot threes, but because they don't have the opportunity to shoot threes. After all, in those days, no one would be stupid enough to keep a center away from the basket.

And Horford's soft touch and steady shooting allowed him to develop a three-point shot smoothly.

At Indianapolis, Horford developed the three-point shot. And this summer, Horford has already had an affair with the Celtics. It is said that the Celtics will "rescue" Horford from Orlando for $130 million over four years.

You see, an inside lineman who can shoot threes is now, how popular it is. And the three-point shot is a skill that is so important to most interior players.

It turns out that Henson did nothing wrong with that trade last year, and if Horford is kept until now, the Pacers are unlikely to offer a contract that can match the Celtics. $130 million, that's not a small amount.

Since it would be too expensive to sign a ready-made center who can shoot threes, Henson decided to repeat the same path he had made to develop Horford. Sign a center who won't shoot three-pointers for the time being, but has the potential to develop it.

At this time, the most suitable for Henson's requirements is Brooke. Lopez too.

Lopez, like Horford, is also an All-Star center. Last season with the Nets, he was able to play 20 8 stats, and he had solid skills in the low post.

Like Horford, Lopez is considered to be poor in rebounding. However, the truth is that Lopez is used to jamming his own alignment and creating opportunities for teammates to rush for rebounds. Therefore, his rebounding statistics are not very good, which creates the illusion that he is not good at rebounding.

Such an experienced, technically solid and soft-touch All-Star center is simply too much for Henson. It can be said that he found a weakened version of Horford.

Of course, the bottom line is that Lopez is the player Henson was able to get. If the feasibility of the operation is not considered, Henson would definitely prefer to get Cousins or Mark. Gasol. But there's no doubt that these two players aren't what Henson can get with his current chips.

And Who is the general manager of the Brooklyn Nets? Billy. Ah, Kim!

Billy. Kim is as stupid as a pig.

It wasn't Henson who said it, it was Nets fans. His stupid operations in recent years have begun to test the patience of Nets fans and Russian tycoon owners.

And Henson believes that when Billy. After Kim traded Lopez, his unemployment should be accelerated to a large extent. And it's the same as always.

What the Nets need, Henson knows very well.

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When Billy. King received Pacers general manager Henson. Joe was very nervous when he called.

Billy. Is Kim stupid? Actually, it's not stupid. After all, a fool can't be in the alliance for so many years. So he naturally knows very well that his primary goal now is to stop loss.

It's no longer possible for the Nets to rise through the draft, because until 2018, their first-round picks were in the hands of other teams. Even if it's rotten, they're messing up for other teams.

So, Billy. The method of Jin wants to stop the loss is also very simple. First, clear out the clean space and make as much space as possible to attract free agents.

Second, find a way to get enough first-round picks from other teams to get hope of a rebuild through the draft.

But Billy. Kim didn't expect that Henson, who has always been known for his cunning and meanness. Joe was able to meet both of these conditions. The general manager of the Nets once again fell into the "big pie" that others drew for him.

So, a week after the draft, on the last day of June, Henson arrived in New York, the place where he had annoyed countless fans.

"The Barclays Centre is magnificent, and your office is probably big enough to fit a whole team." Walk in Billy. Beside Kim, Henson pretended to be a hillbilly observing everything inside the Barclays Center.

"Don't laugh, Mr. Henson. The stadiums used by NBA teams are not in bad condition. Let's talk about business, you said you were willing to give up the 2018 first-round pick. So why 2018 and not 2017? ”

Billy. As soon as King asked, Henson knew that this guy was really as stupid as a pig. You've asked that, can't I fool you as much as I want?

"Because the Pacers are definitely going to make the playoffs next season under my leadership, our 2017 first-round pick isn't worth it. But next season, no one can say. You know, Chris. Paul's contract expires soon, and Oladipo's relationship with the team is very cold. So, our 2018 picks might be worth a little bit more. The reason why I'm willing to sell the 2018 first-round pick is to show my sincerity, Billy. Mr. Kim. ”

Henson showed his trademark smile and just Billy. Kim didn't know, this was just a knife in a smile, "I'm a person of integrity, and Danny. Anji's nasty fox is different. I'm not going to treat my friend badly, and if I just wanted to take advantage of you, I'd definitely fool you with the 2017 pick. ”

Billy. Kim nodded happily, he thought he had finally met a good person. This guy has been fooled by Henson.

Henson may be any character, but he can never be a "good guy".

"So you're willing to give me a first-round pick and help me get rid of Brooke. Lopez. What's in it for you? ”

"The benefits are obvious, I need Brooke. Lopez's instant power. Even if his contract was a bit premium, I had to accept it. You know, being the general manager of the Pacers puts a lot of pressure on performance. ”

With that, the two walked into Billy. Kim's office. Billy. Kim's office is in a mess and it seems that Billy. Kim's confusion is indeed very confusing.

Like Hannigan, the general manager of the Magic, their biggest problem is not stupidity, but that they don't know what they want.

"So, my chip is Monta. Ellis, Ronnie. Starkey and Lavoy. Allen, and what you need most, a 2018 first-round pick. Ellis' contract expires next summer, and neither Starkey nor Lavoy have big contracts. This frees up a lot of salary space. Moreover, these players also have instant combat power. Especially Ellis, you can rest assured that he will be the core. ”

"Add a 2019 first-round pick." Billy. Kim began to haggle over, but his offensive was no threat to Henson.

"Don't be too greedy, Billy. Mr. Kim. I'm here as a friend and my goal is to win. You don't want to be like Danny either. Angie will treat you like that. Henson stared at Billy. Kim's eyes, under his serious gaze, Billy. Kim unconsciously looked away, not daring to make eye contact with Henson.

He was timid.

"Okay, okay. You're right, Mr. Henson, that we should get along as friends. You have my promise that as soon as the trading market opens, we will submit a trading application to the alliance. ”

"It's not over yet, Billy. Mr. Kim. "Billy. The gold price code failed, and now it's time for Henson to raise the price.

"Huh? What do you mean? ”

"Ellis, Starki, and Lavoy are there to make room for you. The 2018 first-round pick, I was willing to give for other players. Bojan. Bogdanovich, I need to pack him up and take him with me. Anyway, your goal is to rebuild, and Bojan's contract expires next year. If he pats his ass and walks in, you get nothing. ”

Is Henson a good guy? No, it can't be. Since it is a robbery, it must be completely robbed! This is the NBA, and there's only deceit and cruel deception. Whoever can fool whoever is the winner.

Billy. Kim didn't think about it for long, then nodded repeatedly, "No problem, Bojan and Brooke. Lopez will be a Pacer next season. ”

"Thank you, Billy. Mr. Kim. ”

Henson remembered a sentence at this time, and at first he was skeptical, but now he was extremely convinced of the truth of the sentence.

Billy. Kim is as stupid as a pig.