On April 29, last season's campaign was over, but the 76ers' management was just beginning.

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to make the playoffs last season. Smith's role cannot be overlooked.

76ers general manager Sam Kimchi tried his best to persuade Josh. Smith renews his contract.

But Josh. Smith was determined to win a championship before the end of his career, so he rejected the 76ers' one-year 7 million contract and wanted to find a team with the quality to win the championship.

Although unfortunately can not continue with Josh. Smith fought side by side, but Zhang Zifeng still sent a text message, wishing the other party to succeed.

Didn't renew Josh's contract successfully. Smith, general manager Sam Kimchi is not discouraged and continues to work hard to find a trade in exchange for a quality player.

The 76ers signed a 3+1 contract with Zhang Zifeng.

Although there is no need to worry about Zhang Zifeng in these two seasons, the 76ers will take the lead.

But they still have to show good faith.

Because they know that a team that doesn't have the strength to win the championship can't keep the big stars.

As long as the ambitious players are not willing to stay in a hopeless team, the better and stronger the player, the more unwilling they are!

With their popularity and skills, they are willing to pay the maximum salary no matter which club they go to.

In that case, why should those superstars stay in teams that don't have any hope of winning the championship?

Isn't it good to get both the top salary and the championship?

The outstanding performance of the young Zhang Zifeng this season has undoubtedly made the 76 team already regard him as the cornerstone of the team.

Therefore, in order to keep Zhang Zifeng, the Philadelphia 76ers must try their best to build a team that can win the championship, so that they can successfully reach a contract extension with Zhang Zifeng in the summer of 2019 and stay with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Whether it is to pursue the championship or to keep Zhang Zifeng, the 76ers need to improve the lineup, so it is imperative to bring in strong players.

On May 18, 2016, the NBA held a lottery draw. The 76ers made the playoffs last season, so they didn't make it to the draw.

In the end, the Lakers got their wish and got the No. 1 pick, the Celtics got the No. 1 pick, and the Phoenix Suns got the No. 1 pick.

After the lotto draw, it's the playoff players' turn to draw.

The 76ers received the 15th pick in the first round, as well as the 24th pick that they traded from the Heat last season and the 26th pick they traded from the Thunder.

The 76ers got three first-round picks, but unfortunately this year's draft was a small year, and there were not many outstanding players.

That said, the management of the 76ers formed a group for this year's draft, hoping to pick up the slack.

At the beginning, the general manager wanted to invite Zhang Zifeng to participate.

This is the right that only the top superstars of the team can have, otherwise the average player, the team will not care about your thoughts, and if you are not satisfied, get out.

But it's a pity that Zhang Zifeng was preparing for the Olympics at that time, and there was no way to fly back.

In order to show respect for Zhang Zifeng, general manager Sam Kimchi specially crossed the ocean to call Zhang Zifeng and consult Zhang Zifeng's opinion.

Sam Kimchi said: "Jack, you're at the heart of the team right now, and I want to ask you what you think about the team, knowing that if we want to go one step further next year, we need reinforcements this summer!" ”

Regarding his team's performance next season, Zhang Zifeng immediately thought about it seriously and said, "In the playoffs last season, in the position of point guard, TJ McConaughey and Isaiah Cannan were not good enough, and there was no way to take Irving. And there are too many excellent guards in the Eastern team, such as Irving of the Cavaliers, Lowry of the Raptors, Beal of the Wizards, etc., we must strengthen the guards, otherwise this shortcoming in the playoffs will make our entire season of hard work go to waste. And then there's Josh. With Smith gone, Holmes and Covington are only suitable for the bench at the power forward position, and we need to strengthen in that position as well. ”

Sam Kimchi thought for a moment and said, "Jack, you're right. Who do you think would be a good fit for our team in this year's draft? ”

Zhang Zifeng heard it and thought about it, and the rookie in his impression after he had time to watch NC+ this year.

The strongest this summer is undoubtedly Ben. Simmons and Brandon Ingram, apart from being the two best of them, the other players can only be said to be average.

The 76ers made the playoffs this year and will have three draft picks in the first round, but obviously the team ahead of them is absolutely impossible to let Ben go. Simmons and Brandon Ingram, the 76ers definitely didn't pick them.

Zhang Zifeng thought for a while and said, "Mr. Sam, the level of drafts this year is generally not high, and our picks are not high, if we can't change to the top five draft picks, I personally think it's better to use this draft pick as a bargaining chip to trade the right player!" ”

Sam Kimchi heard busy asking, "Jack, do you have a player in mind that you want to work with?" ”

"I remember Rajon Rondo going to be a free agent this summer, what do you think of him?"

Sam Kimchi was surprised and said, "Rajon Rondo! Are you sure you want to be teammates with Rajon Rondo? ”

No wonder Sam Kimchi was so surprised.

Although Rajon Rondo's personal ability is absolutely unquestionable, compared to Josh. For Smith, Rajon Rondo is even more troublesome.

Josh. Smith is mainly a problem with his style of play and likes to shoot random threes. As long as Josh. Smith doesn't shoot threes, he's definitely a good player.

And Rajon Rondo has no problem playing at all, Rajon Rondo has excellent physical fitness, long arm span, large palms, and good ball feeling. Although his shooting ability is a shortcoming, his passing and rebounding ability is difficult to match among guards, and he often hits "triple-double" statistics.

Rajon Rondo's main problem is character, talented, but very stubborn, stubborn to the point of even a little paranoid!

When he thinks he's right, he doesn't listen to anyone, including the manager, including his team-mates. Because of this, Rajon Rondo often offends his teammates and the manager.

Especially the manager, because no manager likes disobedient players, and because of this, Rajon Rondo will fall out with the team.

But compared to the temptation of the championship, even if Rajon Rondo is a bastard, Zhang Zifeng can endure it.

Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "Yes, although Rajon Rondo's personality is a problem, his strength is also verified, if Rajon Rondo can integrate into the team, then our league will form a very powerful backcourt combination, not to mention the Cavaliers, even in the face of the Warriors, they have the strength to fight!" ”

General Manager Sam Kimchi thought of the power of the combination and said, "Okay, since Jack you want to partner with Jon Rondo, then I'll find a way to sign him!" ”

Zhang Zifeng said, "Well, I'm sorry for you!" If Sam Kimchi is not willing to come to the 76ers, you can also try trading Jose Calderon or the player you think fits! ”

Sam Kimchi nodded and said, "Jack, beyond the point guard, do you think our team needs to make those changes." What would you like to put Grant into the trade if needed? ”

Zhang Zifeng's best relationship in the team is Grant, and Sam Kimchi feels that if he wants to trade Grant, it is better to talk to Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng sighed and said, "To be honest, meeting the Cavaliers in the playoffs, James made me feel powerless and hopeless. But it's a pity that there are only a few players in this league who can put pressure on James, such as Leond of the Spurs, Durant of the Thunder, and George of the Pacers. Hill, Anthony of the New York Knicks, except for these four, the others are completely crushed. But it's clear that these four aren't coming to the 76ers. Grant, although he was crushed by James last season, is understandable. After all, James is the first person in the league, and it is not easy for him to do that to that extent. And Grant still has the potential to be a top wing player as long as he can develop a three-point shot. This summer, I want to invite him to train with me. Hope it helps him improve his shooting percentage! Therefore, the small forward side does not need to try to strengthen for the time being, and the focus is on the power forward. Power forward Al Horford will be a free agent this summer, he is a very capable player, if he can be traded with Rajon Rondo, plus me and Embiid, I believe that even a championship is no longer a dream! ”

The general manager complimented, "I believe that the 76ers will definitely rush to their former glory under your leadership!" ”

Zhang Zifeng said with a smile, "Then let's work together to make the 76ers better!" ”

Originally, the plan was to write about the Olympics, but I found out that it was poisonous, but I was afraid that you didn't want to read it. For the sake of the poor collection, it was decided to put the content of the Olympics in related works. If you are interested, you can take a look (it's free, don't leave a comment if it's not good-looking!) If you don't want to read it, skip it and watch this volume!