One with the No. 8 pick is the 76ers.

Larry Brown has failed to adjust the 76ers' roster this year, and there are so many strong teams in the East that they can only grab the lottery pick. But compared to the bad, they can't compare to the teams in the west, so they can only get a No. 8 pick.

Larry Brown hates to develop rookies, and he refused to ask for the nationally famous Bird successor in last year's show, and this year's No. 8 pick is naturally not taken into account by him. If he can use this signing to exchange for a quality player, of course he is very happy.

When he first arrived with the 76ers, Larry Brown was the general manager himself, but now he is a little too busy to promote assistant coach Billy King, who has been with him since he was with the Pacers.

Looking at the new general manager who came to report, Brown said: "What, the Knicks are willing to trade one of the two big Z and Houston for draft picks?" Then of course we choose Big Z! ”

Big Z wreaked havoc on the 76ers' interior last season and made a very strong impression on Larry Brown. The wonderful performance of this big center in the playoffs made the audience applaud the whole United States.

Now it's the one who gets the inside line to win the world, and with a super center, who doesn't want to be impressed?

For Larry Brown, there is only one downside to Big Z, and that is that he likes to shoot threes too much. However, this shortcoming can be corrected, and if Big Z comes to the 76ers, Larry Brown will never let him shoot a single three-pointer!

As for the contract extension that everyone is worried about, the 76ers are not worried. Although Philadelphia is not as good as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, it is also a big city, and the team has a sufficient budget, so it is reasonable to keep this hopeful star.

Of course, Billy King and Brown didn't take the risk and asked the Knicks to reach out to Big Z early. They will only agree to a deal if Big Z agrees to renew his contract.

Big Z was shocked to hear that he might be traded. This season, the New York media regarded him as the future of the team, and he himself thought that his position was stable, but he didn't want the management to sell it, and the change was too fast, right?

However, after being surprised, he realized that if he couldn't stay in New York, going to Philadelphia was a very good choice. It's close to New York, and it's a big city, and there's no reason why the 76ers shouldn't renew it if they're willing to offer a lucrative contract.

got a verbal promise of a contract extension from Big Z, the 76ers agreed to a trade, and the Knicks got the No. 8 pick in the first round this year!

When Dennis Johnson negotiated a draft pick trade, Li Wei was interviewing.

Last month, when the Seattle SuperSonics went out in the second round of the playoffs, the team's management immediately fired head coach George Carr and hired Paul Westfair as their new manager. The SuperSonics boss hopes that Westphall can beat Carl and lead the SuperSonics to the championship!

"What do you think about the supersonic change of commander?" Chuck Daly asked.

Li Wei said: "The supersonic is over, and they have to rebuild in two seasons." ”

Chuck Daly said in surprise: "No, even if Westphal is not as good as George Carr, supersonic speed will fall to the second line at most, where can it be rebuilt?" ”

Li Wei smiled lightly.

George Carr's SuperSonics reached its peak in '96, reaching the Finals, and the regular season for the next two seasons was second in the West, second only to the Jazz, but the playoffs were out of the second round in a row, and they couldn't even touch the floor of the Western Conference finals, and the team management couldn't sit still.

But sometimes, the more you think about the team, the better it gets!

SuperSonics fired George Karl, but couldn't find a better manager. Karl's departure may not be the deadliest, but Kevin Baker ate fat during the lockout, and the two combined were fatal.

"Chuck, I'll just predict that the SuperSonics will fall out of the ranks of the top teams in the league, not even the second line, and the future of the West belongs to the Lakers and Spurs."

Daley laughed, "You're not optimistic about the Trailblazers? They also have a lot of talented young people! ”

Li Weidao: "If you are the coach of the Trail Blazers, I am very optimistic that it can kill the Lakers and Spurs, and the others, forget it!" ”

Jeff Nick said: "David, we have interviewed several people, do you have a favorite candidate?" ”

The SuperSonics had nothing to do with New York, but their new coach poached New York's defensive assistant coach Brandon Malone.

Jeff Nick meant to put his protégé Tom Hiberdu on top as the team's head defensive assistant. But Li Wei always felt that Heberdu was serious, but his brain was too rigid, and Chuck Daly also felt that Heberdu was too tender, and the team should find a better candidate.

So in the past few days, Li Wei, Daley, and Nick have been interviewing new defensive coach candidates together.

Don't look at it as just a mere defensive assistant coach, as soon as the news came out, the well-known coaches of various leagues and universities all broke their heads, and no one wanted to enter the NBA, the highest temple in the world basketball world.

Li Weidao: "I think the three of us can write down the most satisfactory candidates on paper and see if they are consistent." ”

"Good idea." Chuck Daly picked up his pen and scribbled down a name.

Jeff Nick and Li Wei also wrote quickly!

The three of them put three pieces of paper together, and the name was actually the same!

Byron Scott!

Byron Scott was Magic's backcourt partner for Johnson, helping the Lakers win three NBA championships. He has followed Pat Riley, Larry Brown and other famous coaches for many years, knows the way of defense, and before retiring, he played an assistant coach role in the team, which is very similar to Herb, Brooks, Hornacek and others in the Knicks.

Last year, Scott officially retired from the NBA and then went to Europe to make money, playing for a year at Panathinaikos in Greece. Hanging up boots from Europe this year, just in time for the Knicks' interview.

Li Wei took New York's defensive system to test him, and he said that the head is the way, and he also gave the optimal solution for 17 specific tactical case analysis.

In addition, this person also has some experience in team building, and maybe he can get along with the players and become the glue of the team, after all, he has just retired.

Li Wei called Scott: "Byron, after discussion, we have determined that you are the most suitable person for the Knicks, would you like to come to work tomorrow?" ”

Scott laughed, "Haha, I'm very honored to be a part of the Knicks family. ”

After getting the assistant coach, Li Wei has to deal with the media again. The news of Oakley's exchange for Maddy and Big Z's change for the No. 8 pick was quickly known by reporters in New York.

The media didn't have much opinion about Oakley's exchange for Maddie. This is a gamble, if Maddie can play it, he will make money, although he will lose if he can't play it, but such a potential young man is worth the team to gamble on.

Of course, this is because the media didn't know that Oakley could trade for Camby. If they knew that Oakley could trade for Camby, but the Knicks chose Maddy, they would definitely fry!

Compared with the waves of Maddie's trade, Big Z was sold to the 76ers, but it caused a lot of criticism.

Childes, who was scolded to death last summer, traded with Big Z, but this year's comments have all turned, and experts agree that it is Li Wei's divine operation.

However, at this moment when he was already supernatural and found the future of the team, as soon as the Knicks management changed hands, they actually sold the future of the team again?

What the hell is this?

If you sell for a high price, everyone doesn't say anything, is the future of the Knicks only worth a No. 8 pick?

In all fairness, Super Potential Rising Star Big Z only sold the No. 8 sign is a bit low, but his expiring contract is really not accepted by anyone. As long as you sell it, you will definitely lose money.

Li Wei knew that Nowitzki and Pierce could both slip to this pick this year, but New York fans didn't know!

What's more, for New York fans, who is Nowitzki special? Is it worth a hair of Big Z?

It's no wonder if you don't get sprayed!

"Cui Rong, when you interview for a while, you tell the media that this is a collective decision, or push it on Dennis, don't talk too much to them." Li Weidao.

Xia Cuirong said: "These two transactions, KC and Dennis are both opposed, how can the responsibility be pushed on their heads." I'd like to say it's my own decision, no? ”

Li Wei said: "The media are a bunch of rotten people who just want to stir up trouble. You say it's your own decision, and they're sure to squirt you. If you look at it from another angle, what do they do with so much pay every day? Isn't it just for carrying the pot? You don't have to be polite to them! ”

"Haha, you're so bad!" Xia Cuirong smiled lightly, "But I still don't want to shirk my responsibility, my decision is mine, if this signing can't choose a better player than Big Z, I admit it." ”

Li Wei said: "You little fool, it's not your decision at all, it's all my secret instructions, don't you think I'm hiding behind the scenes?" ”

Xia Cuirong said: "You are different from me, you are the coach, I am the president, and I am responsible for the Knicks trade." Didn't you make me look like a president? I really want to take my own responsibility! ”

Li Wei looked at her stubborn eyes and sighed: "Okay, you decide what to say for yourself, I suggest you still listen to my opinion." ”

Press conference, New York media gathered.

Xia Cuirong faced the reporters and said loudly: "It is my personal decision to trade the No. 8 pick with Big Z, Dennis, Dick, and Coach Li are all opposed, but I ignore their opinions!" ”

Swish!

All the reporters opened their eyes together!

"Coach Li, are you against the Big Z deal? How did President Xia convince you to agree to the deal? A reporter asked.

Li Wei glanced at Xia Cuirong, who was behind the pot, and sighed softly. But everyone has carried the pot back, and he can't dismantle the stage!

"I do feel that the team shouldn't trade Big Z, and President Xia didn't convince me. But you have to understand that I am only a coach, and I am in charge of tactics, and I only have the right to advise on personnel matters. No matter what decision President Xia makes in the end, I will support and support it. ”

"Wow!"

The reporters were amazed.

They always thought that Xia Cuirong didn't understand the ball, and belonged to the kind of puppet who would only listen to the opinions of KC Jones, Li Wei and others, and the supervisor of the boss Luo Wei. But I never thought that this female president could be so willful, and she could ignore the collective opinions of the team's top management!

Domineering side leakage!