Chapter 125: Internal Meeting
Wisconsin, General Manager's Office of the Milwaukee Bucks.
"To be honest, I love the big man the Heat's new addition, and his talent on the defensive end is fantastic." Bucks general manager John Brown. Hudmon looked at the game on the computer screen and tapped his finger on Whiteside, "It's just that this young man's patience is still a little shorter, and he still has to continue to sharpen in the league." β
"That's right, John, I'm even more interested in trading for Whiteside than Cousins." The middle-aged white man sitting next to him smiled, he is Jon, the head of basketball operations for the Bucks. "Whiteside, a center forward with an innate defensive spirit, is more to my liking than a powder keg that could ruin the team at any moment. β
"Gentlemen, gentlemen......" Jason. Kidd clapped his hands to attract the attention of the other two, "The reason why I didn't go home early for dinner today, but was here with you to watch this kind of game that needs to receive a broadcast signal, is that I want you to focus on another person on the Heat team." β
"I understand, Jason, we know exactly who you're talking about...... "John. Hudmund nodded, "But I'm going to ask you again, do you really think we need this kid so badly?" I think Blanton. Knight did a pretty good job. β
"Brandon did a good job, of course I admit that, but he couldn't get us there. With Brandon as the main point guard, we may be able to play a good record, and we may be able to make the playoffs...... But he can't get us any further, he's not a proper point guard in a championship division, he can't take us to glory. "Jason. Kidd patiently explained to his two colleagues that he needed to make them understand his considerations.
"The Division of Champions...... Wouldn't it be too early to think about this? "Jon. Horst frowned and hesitated, "What we're thinking about now is whether we can make the playoffsβ"
"But sooner or later we'll have to think about the championship." Kidd's words were full of confidence and reason, "And I believe that the time for us to consider this matter will not be too far away." β
"So, do you think Addison, this rookie is a championship-caliber point guard?" John. Hudmund couldn't hide the surprise in his tone, "I mean... He's been doing well this season, but ......"
"Trust me, Addison is definitely going to grow into a championship-caliber point guard, and he's going to grow very fast." Jason. Kidd's expression was quite serious when he said this, "It's going to be too difficult to wait until he reaches that level to trade." β
"Even now, if we want to trade this Chinese rookie, I'm afraid we have to pay a huge price." Jon. Horst rubbed his brow, "Addison's strength and potential are too dazzling, Pat. Riley's old fox was sure to hold the young man in his hands. If Addison gets Rookie of the Year this season...... There is a more than 90% chance that he will get it, and it will be even more difficult for the Heat to release him. β
Hear here Jason. Kidd also pursed his lips a little for the rare if Jabari. If Parker doesn't get hurt, then there will be some suspense in the rookie of the year competition. But now, Andrew . No matter how Wiggins' stats look, he can't compete with Addison for the best rookie.
This will definitely be a step more difficult for the Bucks to trade.
"Take it easy, gentlemen, we don't need Addison right away." After careful consideration, Kidd chose to make a concession, "It doesn't have to be this season, it doesn't have to be next season...... As long as we can trade this Chinese point guard in two or three years, I guarantee that he can fit seamlessly into the team's offensive system. β
Hudmund and Horst looked at each other, and the expressions on their faces relaxed a little: "I think we should have a rough structure...... What kind of chips are best used to trade Addison? β
"I have only one hard request β Antetokounmpo and Jabari. Parker must stay. "Jason. Kidd wrenched his thumbs together and said in a calm voice, "As for the rest of the team, who to trade, how many to trade, there will be no problem." β
The eyes of the general manager and the head of operations met again, and this time both showed a wry smile.
Keep Antetokounmpo and Jabari. Parker, also to be traded to Addison...... This in itself is quite difficult......
***
Turning his gaze to the game, the previous chaos had been suppressed.
Cousins and Whiteside each received a technical foul, and the sideline ball was awarded to the Heat. Although the two centre-forwards still glared at each other, they both kept their contradictions within the bounds of their sanity.
James. Ennis threw the ball to Addison, who was receiving from outside the three-point line, and as soon as the Chinese rookie caught the basketball, Chalmers posted it up, not giving him the slightest space.
Normally, when others defend Addison from beyond the three-point line, they will leave a certain amount of space to prevent him from breaking through, so Addison was a little surprised by Chalmers' choice.
"I'm not going to give you another chance from now on, rookie ......" The tone was so low that it was almost threatening, and Chalmers stabbed Addison in the waist with his right hand in the side, quite forcefully.
Addison took a breath of cold air, the rhythm of the dribble was almost scattered, and he quickly pulled the ball back in pain, avoiding the opponent's stealing arm.
"How's it going, rookie? Haven't suffered from this, have you? Chalmers sneered and forced over again, "You're a coward who has been blown up by the media, let's go home and find your mother!" The NBA is where men fight! β
The fans at Arco Arena were cheering for Chalmers, and they couldn't have been happier to see the Heat's rookie behaving in an embarrassment. Addison's expression suddenly turned cold, and the gaze in his eyes instantly became as sharp as a blade. He dribbled the ball from his back continuously, even if Chalmers pressed hard.
- I'm sorry, but I haven't seen my mother look like until now......
The basketball bounced from behind to Addison's left side, and the Chinese point guard squeezed Chalmers with his body and broke through from the left side. The two men's bodies collided again, and Chalmers wanted to repeat the old trick and let the other continue to feel the pain. But before he could make a move, Addison's elbow of his right arm suddenly lifted covertly and hit Chalmers under the ribs!
F*CKοΌοΌοΌ
Chalmers only felt that the underside of his ribs was suddenly hot and painful, God knows how much strength this rookie used?! His body couldn't help but pause as Addison burst from his side to the three-point line.
Addison, who burst into the three-point line and took two steps, suddenly stopped and jumped up, and raised his hand to score a long two-point shot. The sound of the pitch, which had just been filled with cheers and laughter, suddenly lowered its position, and Addison's breakthrough goal was like a slap in the face to all those who had just laughed at him......
The embarrassment was followed by annoyance, and even more boos pounced on the Chinese point guard who scored the goal.
Addison turned a deaf ear and just glanced at Chalmers, who was still clutching his ribs. His eyes were no longer peaceful and empty as before, but full of indifference and sharpness, as if he wanted to pierce the other party's pupils and go straight to his brain.
Chalmers was inexplicably frightened by this cold eye, and he could still feel the strength and pain of that elbow on his body, and the concealment and ruthlessness of the Chinese rookie's movements made him inevitably be more careful.
This guy is not a simple noob...... In some ways, he uses it more skillfully and precisely than the veterans who have been immersed in the league for more than a decade......
***
After a few passes, the ball still came to Cousins.
This time, Whiteside was desperately behind him, and at the same time, Bosh's help defense interference was also disrupting Cousins' rhythm, and the Kings center had to choose to pass.
Omir. Cosby picked up a pass from Cousins on the run and Ennis followed him after him, and for a moment the Israeli shooter couldn't find a good spot.
At this moment, Addison, who was defending Chalmers at the top of the arc, suddenly took a step back, and at the moment when Cosby was looking for a passing route and lost concentration, he stabbed his right hand the ball in the hands of the Israeli!
A surprise steal!
Addison pulled the ball and immediately rushed towards the front, leaving Cosby stunned in place, and the Israelis didn't even react to what was happening......
Chalmers ran back desperately after his teammate was tackled, and then made the fastest judgment to pounce on Addison, who was dribbling from the right side. The Chinese point guard took a big step to the left with the ball in his left hand. Chalmers' footsteps paused sharply, and he moved his body as well.
But the next moment the basketball was slapped back to the right side by Addison from behind, and the center of gravity also shifted to the right. Chalmers' center of gravity was already a little unstable at this point, but he gritted his teeth and pulled back again, trying to block his opponent.
Addison's third change of direction followed, and the ball bounced from the front of his body to the left, as dexterous as an ethereal elf.
Chalmers couldn't control his movements anymore, he wanted to stop Addison from breaking through so much that the inconsistency between his mind and body made him "plop" to the floor!
The exclamations that rang out in the stadium simply made Chalmers, who had fallen, despair......
However, Addison didn't look at the fallen opponent, and he didn't continue to break through, but instead passed the basketball into the interior along the side of the front with his left hand.
James who cut in quickly from the left. Ennis excitedly catches the pass, strides into the paint, and leaps high in the air against an empty basket......
The violent two-handed flying buckle plunged the Arco Stadium into a painful silence, and everyone had to look up 45 degrees to watch. Watching James. Ennis's figure hanging from the basket is as strong and free as a falcon......