Chapter 6: When the Flame That Goes Out Is Ignited Again (Ask for a Monthly Pass, Collect)
Looking at Wang Shuo, Boss Qiao slowly put a question mark on the public screen.
It's not that he put a question mark because he doesn't know who Gasol is, but if Jordan remembers correctly, in all the scouting reports he has read, the vast majority of American scouts have rated Gasol as "one size bigger Kukoc".
What are you kidding, what level did Kukoc know when he Michael Jordan didn't know?
As an important player in the Bulls' post-three-game era, Kukoc's contribution to the Bulls is undoubted.
But......
Does he Kukoc deserve a top-four pick of this calibre?
You don't have that ability, you know!
There is no way, the NBA at this time is generally not very optimistic about international players, otherwise, the Spurs will not "pick up leaks" every year.
Due to the lack of attention to international players, many scouts sent to Europe were "exiled" rather than sent to work.
Many of these scouts were sent to Europe because they didn't get along well with their colleagues, not to mention their business ability, how could they make the most correct judgment about a young player?
In addition, in Wang Shuo's previous life, Gasol was selected by the Hawks this year with a scout pick, not because of how optimistic the Hawks are about his potential, but because the Hawks got the news that the Grizzlies wanted Gasol through internal channels and wanted to knock the Grizzlies hard.
Poor grizzly bear.
In the future, when many people evaluate the Grizzlies' deal to trade back from the Hawks to Gasol, most of them will think with hindsight that the Grizzlies have a good vision and the Hawks management has a poor vision.
But in fact, if you turn back the clock to 2001, you will find that the Grizzlies who did not move to Memphis back then were like the fish that was put on the chopping board in this deal.
It was a trade the Grizzlies had to make.
Because, the grizzly bear, who only joined the alliance in 95, has long been fed up with the anger of the American lords.
Let's not talk about Mike Bibby, who is about to fall out with the team this summer, just talk about Francis, who was selected by the Grizzlies with the list last year, when Boss Francis was crying and making trouble, he almost hanged himself, but he refused to play in the ice and snow Canada, doesn't it make it clear that he bullied a new team like the Grizzlies?
Think about it, how aggrieved is the management of a team that can be forced by rookies?
Therefore, when complimenting the Grizzlies for their good vision, don't forget that in the original history line, they sent All-Star power forward Sharif Abdul Rahim and Pau Gasol from the Hawks in exchange.
And, in order to facilitate Gasol's early landing in the NBA, the Grizzlies spent an additional $2.5 million to take the future Spanish basketball legend from Barcelona before the NBA introduced the international player buyout fee limit.
Although, Grizzlies general manager Billy Knight, who will facilitate Gasol's landing in the NBA in the future, boasted afterwards that it was he who brought Gasol to Memphis because of his unpopular efforts......
But, just like Boss Qiao was willing to praise Pippen in front of the media in order to coax Pippen, who played with a child labor contract, to be his deputy obediently, just listen to this kind of words.
In short, Wang Shuo not only did not feel strange about the question mark that Boss Qiao knocked out at this moment, but even in his opinion, if Boss Qiao did not knock on this question mark, then he would not be the "Wise Michael Joe" in his memory.
There is no doubt that Pau Gasol definitely deserves the top three picks in 2001, and even the top pick.
Moreover, for the current Wizards, just by not needing to level up, Gasol is far better than other rookies in the same class.
In the 00/01 season, Gasol averaged 11.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 24 minutes per game, and was an important contributor to the team's La Liga title that season.
For fans who are used to seeing NBA stats, such stats may not be much.
But for fans who know about the Euroleague Basketball League, especially the Spanish Basketball League, such data is full of gold.
Because in the future, another European king Luka Doncic, who was drafted by the Hawks and then immediately replaced, had about the same stats at Real Madrid in the 17/18 season as Gasol, averaging 12.4 points, plus 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists in about 24 minutes per game.
If Wang remembers correctly, in the 01/02 season, Gasol averaged 17.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in the Grizzlies.
In addition, you may not believe it, but in his rookie season, Gasol, who was complained of as a "soft egg" by the American media because of his soft style of play, still has a whopping 70.7% finishing rate under the basket plus an average of 2.1 blocks per game.
So the question is, what are the two stats of Kevin Garnett, the super power forward who can shock the whole court with a roar in the sky and shock the whole court with a pound of his chest, in the 01/02 season?
The answer is that neither of them is as good as rookie Gasol's 66.9% and 1.6 blocks.
Of course, it's true that defense isn't Pau Gasol's strong suit.
However, as an interior player who grew up in the European basketball system, Gasol is not only willing to fill in for his teammates on the court, but his defensive attitude is also quite good.
In the NBA, there are two well-known backboards, one is Tim Duncan and the other is Pau Gasol.
Although many fans often use the image of Gasol being blocked to lash out, this part of the fans ignores Gasol's courage and attitude when helping to defend to a certain extent.
In basketball, if no one wants to be dunked, and whoever rushes into the interior only wants to reach out and get fouled, then won't basketball become a sport to hide?
Limited by his athletic talent, Gasol is indeed not "tough" enough, but this guy is definitely a pure man, hard-working, and has a very high ball quotient, which can perfectly adapt to the tactics of the Wizards in the new season.
"He's really as good as you say?" Under Wang Shuo's continuous explanations, Jordan obviously still has doubts about Gasol, which Wang Shuo recommends.
After all, compared with him with honor, Wang Shuo at this time is a budding rookie.
You must know that if it weren't for Han Xin, who Xiao He recommended to Liu Bang back then, Liu Bang would not have worshiped Han Xin as a general as soon as he came up.
However, Wang Shuo didn't think about impressing Jordan with just a few words, "Anyway, there is still a period of time before the draft begins, and we can send someone to inspect it." ”
Looking at the confident gaze that emanated from Wang Shuo's eyes, Jordan was a little moved, "As long as he is half as good as you say, I will definitely try my best to let the team take him down." ”
You can spray Wizards Joe with low EQ and poor vision, but you definitely can't spray Wizards Joe with low ball quotient.
Under Wang Shuo's tactical deduction, Jordan knows very well how much such a tactic needs an inside player who can help him empty the opposite penalty area.
If there is any difference with the wizard Joe in Wang Shuo's memory, it is probably that the blood in Jordan's chest was ignited by Wang Shuo again at this moment.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, when evaluating Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, the most important point that people often overlook is that in such a team with very different player personalities, they can not only achieve a clear division of labor and perform their own duties, but also they can closely unite around Jordan.
Needless to say, as the absolute leader of the Bulls in the post-three-row period, Jordan has played a major role in it.
Few people know that behind Rodman, who was 37 years old at the time of the Bulls' last dance but still averaged 15 rebounds per game, was Jordan and Pippen who led by example again and again.
What is the Chicago Bulls?
All for one, one for all.
Although Michael Jordan in the last three consecutive years of the Bulls is far from his absolute peak in terms of competitive condition, he is far superior to all stars of his generation in terms of mentality.
At this moment, Wang Shuo knew that what he needed to do was not to paint a cake for Jordan.
Rather, it's about reawakening Michael Jordan's hunger for victory and even championships.
Because only the competitive Michael Jordan is willing to make sacrifices for the team and give everything he has for the team.
"Do you have any other rookies you like this year?" Lighting a cigar, Jordan, who was becoming more sober, asked.
Wang Shuo spread his hands and said, "There is one, but this person is a well-known thorn." ”
Jordan was happy and said, "What, are you still worried that you can't handle him?" ”
Wang Shuo sighed and said, "Not everyone is Michael Jordan, and not everyone has the same weight as Michael Jordan.
At this moment, you are the first person in the history of the alliance full of honor.
And me?
No matter how good my ideas and tactics are, I'm just a rookie coach. ”
Looking at Wang Shuo, Jordan suddenly became serious, "Is it difficult?" ”
Wang Shuo nodded.
Seeing this, Jordan said with a serious face: "Then hand him over to me, what kind of prickly head have I never seen?" I don't believe he can be harder than Dennis. ”
You see, what is the art of speaking.
At this moment, Wang Shuo knew very well that he had reached a preliminary trust with Jordan.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations to the host for gaining Temporary +25 opinion from Michael Jordan.
[Idol, did you choose it] Task 1 has been completed.
Prior to June 30, 2002, the Washington Wizards would receive +1 team stability while the host was in charge of the Washington Wizards (if not fired). ”
"Ding!
The "When the Extinguished Flame Is Ignited Again" series of missions is now open! ”
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