Chapter 220: Victory Parade, Wang Shuo's Scientific Research Plan! (Kneel down at the end of the month and beg for a monthly pass!) )
Although this year's finals ended later than in previous years, the Lakers, who were ready for the dynasty parade early in the morning, still held a grand championship parade in Los Angeles on the 25th.
The day before the parade began, Bass and his son hosted Wang Shuo at a star-rated hotel in Los Angeles.
This is the first time Wang Shuo has seen Old Bass in the past six months.
Compared with the high-spirited Lakers at the helm when he first joined the league, the old Buss at this moment is obviously much more depressed in terms of spirit and state.
But even so, the elder Buss will still drag his sick body to the Lakers Dynasty parade on the 25th.
Because since the acquisition of the Lakers in 1979, leading the Lakers to build a dynasty in the NBA has always been the lifelong dream of the elder Buss.
In this life, because the dynasty that "OK" was about to lead the Lakers to establish was cut off by Wang Shuo, the elder Bass has always been worried that he will not be able to witness the Lakers establish a dynasty in the NBA before his death.
Fortunately, Wang Shuo proved it with his actions after joining the Lakers......
In the NBA, as long as you can get the promise of the god of coaching, there's nothing this man can't do.
During the banquet, Old Bas took Wang Shuo's hand with emotion and said a lot of words of thanks.
And although these words may sound somewhat sensitive......
But for Wang Shuo, who knew that Old Bass was running out of time, he knew very well that Old Bass's meaty words at the moment were all from the heart.
"No matter what happens in the future, you will always be a Laker and a legend in Los Angeles!" During the meal, in front of Little Bass, I saw Old Bass say to Wang Shuo with a serious face.
Hearing this, Wang Shuo smiled and said, "Then Jerry, if I want to watch the Lakers in the future, do I still need to spend my own money to buy tickets?" ”
Old Bass was happy and said, "I will give you a place in the VIP stand in the Staples Center, for you and your family forever." ”
On the 25th, the day of the Lakers Dynasty Parade, in addition to the two championship rings he got with O'Neal in his early years three years ago, Kobe Bryant, who had not made an inch of achievement for many years, also expressed his gratitude to Wang Shuo with an excited face when the championship float drove to the Staples Center.
In the past three years, Kobe Bryant has won two regular season MVPs, two Finals MVPs, and also led the Lakers to a successful dynasty in the NBA.
For Kobe Bryant himself, it was also a fantastic three years.
In Kobe's view, the only fly in the ointment is that in the NBA, even a giant like the Lakers can't keep Wang Shuo for a long time.
Before parting, Wang Shuo, who is still the head coach of the Lakers for the time being, said when he hugged Kobe: "Kobe...... I know you're the kind of player who gets on the pitch and gets all of it.
But I still have to remind you that you will be 34 years old in August this year.
So remember, don't push yourself when you shouldn't. ”
At this moment, looking at Wang Shuo, Kobe Bryant secretly wiped his tears and nodded at the same time: "Don't worry, boss, I will definitely remember your teachings." ”
At the championship parade, because Lakers fans knew early on that Wang Shuo would not continue to serve as the head coach of the Lakers, it was the same as the Knicks fans back then......
At this moment, many Lakers fans are in a state of mixed joy and sorrow.
Happily, the Lakers have officially reached the peak of the NBA at this moment and have become the new overlord of the NBA with three consecutive championships.
Sadly, starting tomorrow, the man who owns his own statue at the Staples Center will officially step down as Lakers head coach.
Among the Lakers players who participated in the parade, in addition to Barnes and Garnett, who are ready to nomad with Wang Shuo at any time, Curry can be said to be the most relaxed one.
Although Curry, who just married Ayesha last year, and his family love the city of angels in Los Angeles.
But compared with the advantages of Los Angeles' excellent location, in Curry's eyes, following in Wang Shuo's footsteps is the top priority in his life.
Especially after learning that his next stop will be Charlotte......
Curry has even woken up laughing from a dream in the past two days.
As Wang Shuo remembers, Curry has always had extraordinary feelings for the city of Charlotte.
And, in Curry's view, his trip to Charlotte as a dynasty player at this moment is like returning home, which is a wonderful thing.
As for whether Ayesha and his soon-to-be-born child will like Charlotte?
No!
He Stephen Curry is also a dignified NBA Finals MVP, and no one really thinks it......
He's such a big man as afraid of his wife, right?
And the news that Wang Shuo is about to become the Bobcat, except for a few people such as Curry and Buss and his sons......
At present, once this news is officially announced, it will definitely shake the entire NBA, and it is still under wraps.
In fact, with the current lineup framework of Bobcat, it doesn't hurt for Wang Shuo to announce this matter immediately.
However, after taking a look at this year's draft list, Wang Shuo felt ......
He still has to make two more trades before joining Bobcats.
In terms of first-round picks this year, Bobcats have a first-round 14th pick.
To tell the truth, this pick, even Wang Shuo, who is a traverser, doesn't know who the lynx should choose.
Because the quality of the 12th first-round show is so explosive, and it has exploded to the point where Rivers Jr. has been, the only thing that Chinese fans can have a little impression of the 12th first-round show may be Sallinger.
Plus, although the '12 second-round pick still has treasured players like Draymond Green and Chris Middleton.
But in the second round of the 12th show, only "Egg Chaser" Green is actually suitable for Bobcats.
Because in the case of the Bobcats' front guard line already overcrowded, Wang Shuo knew very well that Middleton was destined to be difficult to cultivate in the Bobcats.
You must know that in this life, the reason why Wang Shuo can train a bunch of young players wherever he goes is because of his reasonable team building ideas.
In other words, he would never choose to pile up a group of talented players in one or two positions for the sake of so-called fame.
In fact, even if it was the Wizards back then, Wang Shuo chose to pile up people on the front line, just because Gerard Wallace and Stephen Jackson were not at their peak at that time.
If any of these two brothers were at the peak back then, then Wang Shuo would definitely choose to give up one of them.
In Charlotte, Wang Shuo, who was ready to continue to press the accelerator button for the NBA, had already thought about cultivating Leonard to the third and fourth place swing people, and had a thorough small-ball scientific research preparation.
Therefore, counting Butler and Klay, who are waiting to be fed, Wang Shuo simply does not have extra playing time for Middleton.
It's the "egg chaser" Green......
Because it can be cultivated on the inside line of the card dealing in the small-ball era, Wang Shuo is really thinking seriously about whether he needs Green in his tactical system in the future.
If the lynx didn't have Paul, Wang Shuo would not hesitate.
But on the premise that the Bobcats still have Paul, the ball-wielding core......
In addition, Butler is also a player who can develop into the core of the forward line......
In Wang Shuo's view, even if Paul does drop the chain in the playoffs in the future, the Bobcats will not be affected by the lack of dealers on the court.
So......
Even on the surface, Green is very fragrant.
But in fact, he is also not the optimal solution for the future Bobcat inside line.
Especially after the championship parade, Garnett has made it clear to Wang Shuo in private that he will wait for Wang Shuo's summons at home this summer.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, even in the later years of his career, Garnett's role in the limited playing time was by no means comparable to that of ordinary insiders.
In addition, in this life, in Los Angeles, Wang Shuo's protective use of Garnett made his physical condition better than that of the same period in history.
So, with Garnett there to help with the transition, no matter how you look at it......
Wang Shuo can have more choices in the future.
For example, in his memory, he would participate in the NBA draft in 2014, when Nikola Jokic was delayed for a year because his contract with his parent team had not yet expired.
Seeing this, one might say.
Isn't Mr. Yoo also a ball-holding insider?
Isn't Wang Shuo worried that he will be incompatible with Paul?
A: Since you've used Jokic......
So what else do you need from Paul?
As the best center in the NBA in the future, Jokic has many qualities that need no elaboration.
But there is one point, in Wang Shuo's view, it is crucial for the future Bobcat.
That's ......
Jokic isn't the type of player who can disrupt the pace of the game by being the playmaker and thus affect the performance of his teammates.
Before Wang Shuo crossed over, Jokic was the core of the future Nuggets' on-court organization.
But Murray and other teammates won't be able to catch basketball for a long time because of Jokic's offensive combing.
On the contrary, with Jokic's tandem, Murray can always get a better environment for holding the ball on the court.
In addition, Jokic will also not be willing to block his teammates on the court because he has many unique skills.
Because as the future of the NBA's blocking and pick-and-roll textbook, the blocking and pick-and-roll cooperation with his teammates is exactly what Jokic is good at on the court.
In Wang Shuo's opinion, as a traverser, no matter what, it is impossible for him to miss Jokic.
Therefore, after choosing Green, Wang Shuo will hesitate on the premise that he will inevitably crowd out Wang Shuo and want Leonard to get enough training time at the No. 4 position......
Should he invest time and energy in "chasing eggs"?
You know, in Wang Shuo's previous life, it took about three seasons for Green to gradually grow into an excellent dealer-type insider.
Wang Shuo is well aware that under the new collective bargaining agreement in the NBA, with Curry's child labor contract ending in one year, the future Bobcats are destined to have a hard time keeping all the young players on the team.
Therefore, even if he spends a lot of energy on cultivating Grimm, it is likely that he will end up making wedding dresses for others.
To put it simply......
Even if Wang Shuo uses a first-round pick to select Green, even if the Bobcats have his bird rights, the Bobcats are likely to appear in the future, and if they want to trade him, other teams may not agree, and want to renew his contract, and the Bobcats' own salary space is not enough.
Because Green's own growth curve dictates, he will have to spend at least two years to complete leveling first.
But two years later, the Bobcats had to find a way to keep Klay, Butler, and Leonard first......
At that time, Green, who happens to be growing up gradually, will undoubtedly look very embarrassed.
Because after knowing that the Bobcats' super-cap extension is no longer enough to complete a contract extension with Green, how could any other NBA team be stupid enough to trade with Bobcats at such a time?
When Green's and Bobcats' contracts expire, wouldn't it be better to prostitute Green for nothing?
Therefore, although it is a little regrettable to miss the "egg chase", in Wang Shuo's view, in the future Bobcat 1.0 period, the most suitable interior line for Bobcat must be a veteran like Garnett who can not only keep the team competitive, but also help the team complete the transition smoothly.
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After the Lakers' championship parade, on the 27th, the annual NBA draft was officially held at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The New Orleans Hornets, who held the No. 1 pick this year, unsurprisingly chose Anthony Davis from the University of Kentucky.
At the time of his candidacy, Davis was 208 centimeters tall and had an arm span of 227 centimeters.
As a young interior player with excellent dynamic and static talent, no matter how many times history repeats itself, Davis is the kind of player you can pick him with your eyes closed in '12.
In addition, because of his excessively thick eyebrows, he successfully mentioned the nickname "Brother Thick Eyebrows" long before his candidacy.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, many people thought that Davis was one of the most suitable centers for the small-ball era.
His excellent bounce speed, coupled with his ability to move inside, led to the unanimous opinion of scouts on his scouting report that he would be one of the most inexplicable interior players in the NBA in the future as long as he could further develop his range.
And what is different from the stereotype that many people will form about Brother Thick Eyebrows in the future is......
Davis, who has a true shooting percentage of more than 60% in his playoff career, is really not a soft-footed shrimp in the competition.
Ha?
Do you say that a player's performance in key games should not only look at Excel, but also look at the actual performance on the field?
So here's the problem......
What does this mean, how can Davis have to be called a "soft egg"?
In fact, before Wang Shuo crossed, many people ignored that Davis was often restricted by the opponent by the other party after joining the Lakers.
As an interior player, no matter how strong Davis's personal ability is, he must also abide by the basic law of receiving the ball at this time.
And in general......
At times like this, it's also the time when your own outside players are most likely to get the opportunity to "carry" on the field.
It's just that some players who use Davis's containment to play beautiful Excel can't see it for some of their brainless fans.
After all......
Even if a player wins a few more championships, he can't do more, what is Davis not a CBA teammate?
Of course, compared to many historical-level interior players, Davis's ability to solve the court is indeed weaker.
But just like the Bulls couldn't win back then, Jordan never blamed Pippen for not scoring 50 points.
If Davis is really just a deputy next to someone in the eyes of some fans......
If you don't understand, why can't the self-styled "GOAT" player lead his deputy to become the best second leader in NBA history like Jordan?
In the draft, after the Hornets selected Davis, the Suns, who swapped draft picks with the Nets this year, selected Bradley Beal.
One of the best perimeter players in the 12th class, Beal has a shooting ability on the court and a picturesque jump shot.
The Suns hope that Beal can form a backcourt two-gun with Irving next season, but in Wang Shuo's view, the backcourt two-gun firepower is fierce......
But the Suns are very likely to continue to win the No. 1 pick next season under the leadership of these two brothers.
Because of the backcourt made up of Irving and Beal......
In the absence of a strong guard player to wipe his ass, in a sense, it is also the dream of many backcourt combinations in the NBA.
Then, with the third pick in the first round, after Beal was drafted by the Suns, the Warriors also happily picked off the original favorite Michael Kidd Gilchrist.
If you just look at the name......
Gilchrist is quite explosive indeed.
But in Wang Shuo's memory, Gilchrist also failed to fulfill his talent.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, there were many reasons why Gilchrist failed to realize his talent in the end.
But in Wang Shuo's view, the main thing is Gilchrist's poor long-range projection ability.
As a physically gifted striker, Gilchrist can swing from number two to number four, and he is very aggressive and impactful on the pitch.
But his poor shooting ability and ball-handling ability make it difficult for him to realize his talent in this version that has entered the three-point era.
If Wang remembers correctly, before his crossing, Gilchrist had only hit 28 three-pointers in his career.
Throughout his career, Gilchrist is the kind of player you can feel comfortable shooting him with.
If he can add a few centimeters of height, with Gilchrist's hard work on the court, it is a big deal that he can directly transform into a defensive interior lineman.
Unfortunately......
Height, if you want to grow taller, God will make you taller?
Then, after the Nets and Raptors drafted Dion Waiters and Thomas Robinson, respectively, the Trail Blazers traded up for draft picks and selected Damian Lillard.
As it turns out, Trail Blazers management also sees a lack of leadership on Aldridge and Gay.
As early as the trial for Lillard, Trail Blazers management immediately fell in love with Lillard's age-inappropriate temperament.
Before Wang Shuo crossed over, although he served Curry as a background board for most of his life, you can't deny that Lillard does have a big heart on the court.
Wang Shuo feels that the results of the Trail Blazers next season should be much better than this season.
Because as one of the more technically complete players in the 12th class, Lillard was able to immediately inject his energy into the Trail Blazers in his rookie season.
After Lillard was drafted, Harris Barnes and Andre Drummond, who were more impressed by Wang Shuo in the 12th first-round pick, were selected by the Bucks and Pistons, respectively.
In this year's lottery show, to Wang Shuo's surprise, Austin Rivers, who was originally drafted by the Hornets with the 10th pick in the first round, fell all the way to the Bobcats and no one cared about him.
The reason why Rivers Jr. has not been noticed in this life is related to the unsatisfactory record of his old father's coaching career.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, if there were no connections from Doug Rivers, Rivers Jr.'s talent and ability would definitely not be enough to support him to become a high-ranking lottery pick.
Yes.
In the NBA, networking is something that will change as your status changes.
In front of the TV, on this day, looking at Rivers Jr., who had fallen all the way in the pick, Rivers Sr. felt that no matter what, it was time for the Bobcats to pick up Rivers Jr. with their 14th pick in the first round.
However, what Rivers never expected was ......
The Bobcats made a choice that surprised everyone in this pick.
Because......
The player selected by the Bobcats with this draft pick was Chris Middleton, who was unknown before the draft began.
After the victory parade, Wang Shuo finally changed his mind.
Because in the process of communicating with Garnett, Wang Shuo learned that Garnett did not mind the idea of playing center after joining the Bobcats......
Therefore, after thinking about it in his mind, Wang Shuo found ......
With Leonard likely to swing between the three and four positions in the future, Butler, Klay and Middleton will be able to seamlessly transition between the Bobcats' forward line.
As for Middleton, like Green, may face the problem of not being able to keep the Bobcats in the future after it is played?
In Wang Shuo's view, under the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement, this problem is doomed to be unsolvable.
But compared to Green, who needed to spend time and effort developing his card-playing talent, Middleton had a pretty strong defensive ability and accurate shooting in the early days of his career......
Therefore, after Wang Shuo thought about it again, he thought that the Bobcats still had to recruit Middleton into his command.
Because Wang Shuo's previous successful experience in the Wizards has been proven......
If a team's forward line can rotate infinitely and effectively cut off the opposing defender's passing line to the inside, then no matter how strong the opponent's interior line is, it will be difficult for them to play their 100% inside advantage on the court.
And after using the Bobcats' first-round pick to select Middleton, Wang Shuo also turned off the TV, ready to wait for Jordan's good news next.
Before the draft began, the Bobcats had reached a verbal agreement with the Jazz regarding a trade for Millsap.
Millsap, who currently earns only $8.5 million a year, is definitely the best No. 4 player Wang Shuo can find on the market.
He averaged 14.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for the Jazz last season.
In the past two years, the Jazz, who are hell-bent on completing a rebuild, know that it will be difficult for them to keep Millsap in the future, so they plan to trade him for more chips before his contract expires.
In the offer to the Jazz, the Bobcats will send Emeka Okafor to Utah in addition to this year's second-round pick, as well as a future first-round pick for the team in '15.
Last season, Okafor averaged 11.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game for the Bobcats.
Looking at the numbers, Okafor isn't much worse than Millsap.
Moreover, his current contract will expire after the 12/13 season, which is the kind of high-quality contract where the player has a certain amount of immediate power and can also free up salary space for the team.
Of course, the fact that the Bobcats and Jazz were able to reach this deal also had something to do with Wang Shuo and Sloan's friendship.
Although Sloan is no longer the head coach of the Jazz, after Wang Shuo promised to accompany Sloan to farm land in Southern Illinois for a few months this summer......
The old handsome Sloan still came forward to help Wang Shuo get the deal.
However, even if it is a deal reached with connections, the deal is absolutely fair, and Tong Su is not bullied.
Because before suffering a major injury, even if the offensive ability has declined, Okafor is one of the more high-quality interior meat shields in the league today.
Historically, the Jazz's team doctor has had a pretty good reputation, so as long as Okafor stays healthy, this deal will definitely satisfy both the Bobcats and the Jazz.
Moreover, with Millsap to complete the transition, Wang Shuo also successfully solved the trouble of whether to cultivate Green or not.
Now, the big framework and development ideas of Bobcat have been basically set.
Just wait for the official announcement on July 1 to join the Bobcats, and then see if there are any veterans willing to come over to accompany him to bring a baby for a few years......
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