Bai Fan only remembered that the Bobcats used the list to select the parallel Okafor, but he didn't remember that the Bobcats, as a new team, could only get the No. 4 pick, and the list eye pick was actually the Clippers.

If you remember, you will definitely not hesitate to rob the current Clippers, even if their strength has increased after the trade, they will not fall too much.

What Bai Fan is most concerned about now is how to arrange the eight-person roster.

Wade, O'Neal, Marion must be.

Payton, Malone, Ragabel, West, Haslem, Miller, and Korver will definitely be selected.

Calderón and Matt Bonner were both seasons of training with little performance and stats.

The Bobcats won't pick a veteran Bootelo with little ability, and it's best to choose Mike James or Brian Shaw.

Bai Fan put out all the possible eight-member combinations, and found that the least regrettable thing was that Malone and Payton were selected.

Next year, both of them will be in the final years of their careers with a sharp decline in form, and with the Suns miracle doctor, they can play a year of high-quality games at most.

Malone has been playing off the bench this year, and Payton is bound to give the rookie time to grow next year.

The headache is back.

The team does not have experienced veterans, how can it compete for the championship?

After thinking about it, Bai Fan made a bold decision.

Miller had to be traded for draft picks in the first half of the season, and the sooner the better.

Miller averaged 30 minutes per game this season, with 12.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.3 blocks.

This kind of data is still because the Suns score too many points, and it is easy to score more than 15 points when you change to a team that guarantees the right to shoot.

In this way, the eight-person list can put Peyton in it, and whether Malone can stay or not can only be said to depend on fate.

The Suns have West, Haslem and Matt Bonner, and there will be no shortage of power forwards in the future.

In one season, Haslem has grown up and can play as a starter.

Bai Fan tried to make an offer to the Clippers with Miller, and use Miller and Bootelo to trade the Clippers' Matt Barnes and Roughly, plus a first-round pick in '04.

The Clippers have plenty of salary space and don't need a trim, they just need the Clippers to come up with a certain amount of trade exceptions.

After a comfortable victory over the Heat, the Suns once again had back-to-back games.

They will play the Nuggets and Mavericks in two days on the 25th and 26th.

Randy Fender has received instructions from Bai Fan to contact the Bulls, Magic, Clippers and other teams that may get a high draft pick in '04.

Carlisle will also increase Miller's playing time and tactical focus in the upcoming games.

On the 25th, the Suns faced the Nuggets as a guest, and Bai Fan sat in his big villa, watching the live broadcast on the TV.

Before the fight, Wade and Anthony, two strong contenders for the best rookie, gave a pre-match interview to reporters.

"I've known Cameron for a long time, he's a really good player, and this season's performance has shown that he's going to be a great player in the NBA, and I'm looking forward to seeing both of us play in this game and hopefully he'll have a good performance."

"Dwyane is a very characteristic player, and his breakthrough is not only unmatched among rookies, but also among the top in the league. The Suns have a strong roster and we're ready for a tough game. ”

CBS gave a starting lineup on both sides, with the Suns starting Payton, Wade, Marion, Malone and Miller.

'O'Neal wasn't in the starting line-up and we saw him on the bench and in the 12-man squad, so we don't know if that was the manager's choice or if O'Neill had an injury before the game.

The Nuggets' starting lineup is Anthony, Woshan Leonard, Francesco Elson, Andre Miller and Marcus Camby.

"Compared to the starting lineups on both sides, the Nuggets can be said to have a hard time taking advantage of all positions."

"That can't be said, Cameron has just landed in the NBA this season and played a performance that can compete for the All-Star team, which is rare among rookies."

"Isn't it rare? LeBron and Dwyane, who are in the same class, have no less performance than Cameron. ”

The game started quickly, and Miller helped the Suns get the ball first.

Payton dribbled to the frontcourt and gave it to Wade, who borrowed Miller's pick-and-roll to try to break through.

Without throwing off a defender, pass to Miller near the free throw line.

Elson was attracted by the pick-and-roll before, and now the interior is empty, Wade goes straight to the basket, Miller just passes, and the two-point layup is successfully won.

"It's beautiful!"

Wade high-fived Miller as he returned to the defense, and Carlisle called for a rotation of O'Neal before the game, and set up a few more pick-and-roll changes around Wade and Miller.

Wade was happy, but Miller knew he might be traded if he guessed correctly.

In short, it's good to have more balls, and the deal doesn't always go through, so take this opportunity to let the management see the excellent performance and maybe stay.

Or being favored by other teams can also increase the tactical position of other teams after the trade.

Defensively, Miller can not show much, and the Nuggets have more offense from players other than the center, and now Anthony is attacking with the ball.

Facing Marion, who can enter the defensive lineup, Anthony made three threats, shook a little space to shoot, and decisively pulled out from the middle distance.

Unfortunately, the ball went out of the basket and Miller grabbed the rebound.

Payton dribbled to the front court again, handed it to Wade, the same position, after Miller blocked, this time Elson chose to delay long, and the interior space was completely left to Miller.

Wade gave Miller an open catch, and Miller jumped lightly, caught the ball with one hand, and dunked heavily into the basket.

"The Suns players, the run-in is really good, not at all like teammates who have only played together this season, Wade has accurate judgment, the timing is in place, and Miller's running position selection is just right."

The CBS commentators are not stingy with praise for the Suns, and the Suns' performance this season has completely won the respect of the commentators.

"The Nuggets' offense is finding Anthony again to see what he's going to do this time."

This time Marion didn't shake up, Anthony tried twice and didn't work, and the third time he didn't play false, and went straight to the three-pointer.

Swish!

Hollow into the net.

Marion didn't expect that Anthony, who was hitting the iron in the middle distance just now, dared to shoot three points directly this time.

Looking back, Marion was not to be outdone, Wade found Marion after breaking through, and Marion also shot outside the three-point line.

The ball hit the iron, but unfortunately it couldn't be returned.

Miller jumped high under the basket and pressed the defender to make a dunk.

"With two dunks in the opening game, Brad showed his best attacking form, and it seems that Carlisle chose to use O'Neal off the bench because Brad impressed him in practice."