After the season, the Celtics have come to a very important crossroads this offseason.

In the previous life, that is, this season, Ray Allen left the Heat, and Garnett and Pierce were packaged to the Nets in the middle of the season, and Billy King was also "immortalized" and achieved the new rise of the Celtics.

Originally, James was in the Cavaliers, and Tang Tian could even recruit Ray Allen, but now, considering the player's private relationship, Ray Allen is likely to go to the Heat.

As soon as Ray Allen left, the Celtics Big Three basically announced the end, and it was not impossible for Tang Tian to use his eloquence to poach Garnett, whose contract expired.

Garnett, he was impressed by the tenacity of the Celtics last season, and Garnett was in good shape for the second spring, if he could come, it would be equivalent to giving the Cavaliers one more axis on the offensive end, and there was also a barrier on the defensive end that could help Yao Ming guard the basket, and he could even play the No. 5 position in a small lineup, which was perfect.

It's a little exciting to think about.

After Garnett, Tang Tian swept other free agents one after another.

Yi Jianlian's 3-year contract with the Rockets has expired, and the Rockets should not sign him in the future, but last season's performance of 12.2 points and 4.5 rebounds, a middle-class contract is still easy to get.

In fact, if people really can't sign Garnett, considering the player's ability to improve after returning to the system host, Yi Jianlian is the most suitable candidate.

In addition to this, Gerard Wallace is also a good candidate.

After roughly framing these people, Tang Tian then gave them to Jones.

"Let's put all these people on the agenda, Boston is the first stop."

Because management will not be able to contact free agents until the free agent market opens on July 1, these can only be temporarily scheduled.

"By the way, put Ray Allen on this itinerary as well."

Tang Tian thought about it and said.

Although Ray Allen went to the Heat in his previous life, he always had to try, and if he really got him, the Cavaliers would definitely be like a tiger.

"None of them will leave Boston, especially Kevin, who has a very close relationship with Pierce and Rondo." Jones spoke.

"How do you know if you don't try?" Tang Tian said with a smile.

Garnett came to the Celtics from the Timberwolves for what, isn't it just for the championship, and now he has not been able to do so, the Cavaliers and the Heat are the mountains they clearly can't cross, and with only a few years left in his career, who knows what he will choose.

"Okay." Jones nodded, looked up at Tang Tian, and stopped talking.

"I just saw that you looked sullen just now, why, you quarreled with your wife?"

Jones smiled, neither affirming nor denying, and left the office first after saying hello.

Tang Tian just smiled and shook his head.

Another glance at the list of free agents.

In terms of the third point guard, Mike Bibby and Arenas are good choices, anyway, the signing is basically to bring down Thomas, and he can be used when he is injured.

However, Kidd also seems to have ended his contract with the Mavericks, and the Cavaliers have a mini-mid-class, so lobbying for a franchise should also be a play.

For the forward, Parsons or Morris have to give up one person, and if the player is considered off-court factors and trade value, he can choose to trade Parsons on draft day.

In this way, the ideal lineup is basically there.

Point guards: Paul, Isaiah Thomas, Kidd

Quarterbacks: Green, Carter

Small forward: Butler, Battier, Middleton, Draymond Green

Omae: Garnett, Markieff Morris, Artest

Center: Yao Ming, Whiteside, O'Quinn

This lineup can definitely have a wave of frontal toughness with the Heat.

That's right, Butler.

Butler will definitely have to take on a more important role this season, and the role of defensive assault that was given to him last season will definitely not work, and he will have to improve quickly this offseason.

Thinking of this, he called Casey again and asked him to call Butler to his office.

……

Butler was just about to return to the hotel when Casey called to the arena and hurried to the head coach's office.

Jones, who was also coming out of his office at this time, saw Butler stunned for a moment, and then asked, "Jimmy, where are you going?" ”

"Mr. Jones, it was the coach who came to me, and he said he had a separate word to talk to me." Butler said respectfully to Jones.

"Oh, so, go ahead." Jones didn't ask much, Tang Tian was very interested in the front, and looking for Butler at this time was mostly related to the role of next season.

"Then I'll go." Butler nodded, and then walked quickly to Tang Tian's office.

Jones hesitated, but followed.

……

"Jimmy, you're here, sit."

Tang Tian put the things in his hand aside first, and then looked at Butler, who was sitting down.

"Next season, you'll be the team's starting small forward." Tang Tian's character, as always, is straight to the point.

After Butler listened, the whole person was overjoyed, although the coaching staff arranged for him to start for a period of time after James left, but in the playoffs, his starting position was basically replaced by Carter, but I didn't expect Tang Tian to give him such a big good news on the day of the championship parade.

"But don't be too happy, the coaching staff will demand more from you in the new season." Seeing Butler's happy look, Tang Tian tapped it appropriately.

"I know, coach, whatever is required, I will try to do it." Butler put away his joy and said very seriously.

Tang Tian nodded, what he liked was Butler.

"It's not from the offseason, it's from today to be precise, you're going to start getting stronger, you're going to play against James and Pierce in the regular season, and you're going to raise your three-point shot to the league average, and I'm not just asking you to be a role player or a 3-and-D player, I need you to grow into an All-Star."

Butler has the potential to be an All-Star, and he can infect his teammates on the court, so Tang Tian naturally wants to try his best to develop this potential.

"I see." Butler was a little excited in his eyes, not because of how difficult these requirements were, but because of Tang Tian's trust.

This is probably the most trusted coach in his basketball history.

We talked about some details again, and before I knew it, an hour had passed, and it was almost time to eat.

Because he had lunch with Burke before, he must have to go home in the evening, and he didn't eat with Butler, so he asked him to go back first after chatting.

Butler left, and Tang Tian packed up and prepared to leave.

But just then, there was another knock on the door, and Jones followed.