After the scheming and experienced Pat Riley saw the data, he didn't know how to use Wang Jun in the new season.

Wang Jun and Wade cooperate well, the offensive end can play a role, but the defense is poor, as long as the opponent is mobile, he is easy to be blown up one-on-one.

And you can't start two rookies together and have one of Eddie Jones and Caron Butler come off the bench, right?

If Wang Jun is substituted, he lacks the ability to attack with the ball, and his efficiency will definitely not be high.

If you only do a fixed-point pitcher, Rasubatar, the 24 rookie in the second round last season, can do it, and his athleticism is stronger than Wang Jun.

In addition, the bench can't let Wang Jun defend the low post like the NCAA, otherwise Haslem, who shines in the summer league, will have to be a fringe man, and the two defenses are not at the same level at all.

Riley has a headache, Wang Jun is very young and has development potential, if he is given a two-year contract, it is okay to stay as a substitute, but if he does not use it well, he may be scrapped.

He was hesitating when he received a call from Nets manager Van de Veric.

Vanderwig made it clear directly: "Pat, I want to make a small deal with you. ”

"Who do you want?"

"Wang Jun, even if he stays on the Heat, he's just a marginal person, right?" Vanderwig smiled.

Each team has dedicated scouts to analyze each team's lineup and consider trade possibilities. The Heat not only have former All-Star Eddie Jones, but also swingman Rassell Butler who can shoot, plus Wade is a two-way guard, and the possibility of Wang Jun being reused is very small.

Riley's mood immediately improved, Wang Jun typed out the data and could trade, but he was afraid that if he couldn't sell it, someone would come to the door and talk to him.

"What are you going to give him for? Not with normal chips, he did really well in Summer League, and I want to focus on it. ”

"Come on, the Heat don't have a shortage of people like him, don't do this with me." Vanderwicz knew how to bargain and smiled: "The Nets can give a lot of chips, and the 22 rookies in the first round, Zoran Pranić. ”

Riley was stunned for a moment, and said calmly, "I'm going to think about it and give you an answer later." ”

"Okay."

THE 201CM TALL CROATIAN PLAYER ZORAN DID NOT PLAY IN THE SUMMER LEAGUE, HE HAS ALREADY PROVEN HIMSELF IN EUROPE. He played for CibonaZagreb in Croatia, where he won the Croatian League's regular season MVP for his outstanding performances.

He weighs only 86 kilograms, has a soft style of play, but is a rare playmaker and has a good mid-range shooting ability. You can play 1-3 positions.

Poor confrontation is a weakness, otherwise Zoran could have been higher. His technique, experience, and tactical understanding are outstanding.

Riley admires the swingman who can play, and they have no shortage of shooting guards, but there is only a strong Crumon Butler up front.

In addition, the Heat are now lacking playmakers, and Wade is a cameo as a point guard and is better at scoring on his own. A rookie who can organize the No. 22 and an experienced instant combat force is more suitable for the Heat than Wang Jun no matter how you look at it.

Zoran was a backup for Eddie Jones and Caron Butler, and was able to take on playmaking tasks in the second quarter.

The cautious Riley immediately called two assistant coaches, McAdoo and Rostern, to ask them to rate Wang.

McAdoo said: "Wang Jun is sure of shooting in the open position, he is not good at creating opportunities, he has a bad sense of passing, the outside line is a holehole, and the inside line is not tall. ”

Rostern's view is similar to that of McAdoo, and he also points to a key problem. "After Alonzo left, the Heat lacked an interior pivot and relied on mobility to win. Wang Jun is more suitable for blocking and dismantling, which may drag down the speed of the whole team. ”

Riley asked the ball to scout Zoran's information.

He always felt uneasy, as if he was going to lose money. The first round is replaced by the second round, why would the Nets make such a brain-dead trade?

Scouts were quick to get back and had full information long before the draft. In all respects, Zolan's talent is better, and he is only half a year older than Wang Jun.

Wang Jun's only specialty is shooting. If you want to increase the number of pitchers, you can find a veteran in the free market who has a lot of experience.

Riley was still puzzled, called Vanderwig, and asked directly: "We have discussed, most people think it is exchangeable, but I am curious, why do you exchange Zoran for Wang Jun?" Don't be perfunctory, I want to know the real reason, otherwise I won't agree to the deal. ”

Vanderwig was open and honest about why for Riley.

The Nets need a consistent three-point shooter, a shooting guard.

Current starter Kerry Kittels is a talent eroded by injuries, with injuries to his waist and knees. Moreover, with a height of 196CM, he weighs only 81 kilograms, nicknamed "Mosquito", and his confrontation ability is terrible.

The Nets took a fancy to Wang Jun's confrontation ability and hoped to be selected in the second round, but they didn't expect the Heat to intervene sideways, making Wang Jun's pick much earlier than predicted, and the Nets had to choose Keller Korver as a "spare tire".

As a result, Korver played super badly in the summer league, with negligible ball-handling ability, and even worse confrontations, and could only shoot at fixed points. Wang Jun's data is very bright, and the Nets are ready to gamble on him.

Zoran's confrontation ability is not good, if you want to talk about organizational ability, the Nets have Kidd, why do you need others to take on organizational tasks?

Another point is that Zoran's agent asked for a three-year contract, and the asking price was not low, and the team option for the third year was not agreed.

The two sides have been a little annoyed a few times, and the Nets have just signed a comeback Mourning for 4 years and $22 million to strengthen the inside, and the funds are tight, so the boss wants to change someone to save money.

It was reasonable, Riley no longer doubted it, and immediately agreed to the Nets' request.

Wang Jun hadn't left Long Beach yet, and in the morning he received a call from his agent Ryan Hughes at the hotel and learned that he would be traded to the Nets.

"Really?"

"Really, don't announce it to the public for the time being, calm down and wait for the deal to be made, which is definitely a good thing for you." Hughes laughed.

Wang Jun jumped up excitedly, of course this is a good thing.

Since the Nets are willing to trade him for a first-round pick, they will definitely give him a contract, unless the Nets manager is really brain-dead.

The Nets, who have reached the finals for two consecutive years!

At the heart of the Nets is Jason Kidd, arguably the best point guard on the roster, who relies on teammates to assist, and is perhaps the best teammate of all.

With Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Richard Jefferson, Kittels, and Alonzo Mourning as teammates, no matter how you look at it, you have to continue to win the championship.

And the Nets have the added benefit of being located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a small town located in Bogan County, New Jersey, just 11 kilometers from Midtown Manhattan, a suburb of New York City.

If you want to see Abby, it's only half an hour's drive.

Wang Jun immediately called Abby, who was in New York at this time.

"What, you're going to the Nets, that's great." Abby was excited, but her voice was small.

"Why are you so quiet?"

"Stupid, you forgot I'm a journalist? If a colleague knows about it, there will be news, haven't you been traded yet? Early publication is a violation. Abby lowered her voice and said, "I'll work first, and I'll talk about it when I get off work." ”

"Okay."

Wang Jun looked at the time, it was only past nine o'clock, and he hadn't booked a ticket yet.

He plans to stay until the evening before returning to Ann Arbor, where flights after the wee hours are usually cheaper, commonly known as red-eye flights, to avoid rush hour.

What do you do before the wee hours of the morning?