basketball pope

Chapter 186 [Necessary transactions, two goals]

When Glenn called, Boykins was working out at the gym and preparing for summer league.

The height disadvantage makes him must have enough strength and balance to stand in the NBA, otherwise any guard can knock him down, how to defend?

He worked out his biceps with a dumbbell in one hand and answered the phone in the other. "Hello."

"Hello, Earl Boykins? I'm Raptors manager Glenn Gruward. I'd like to invite you to join me. Let me ask you about your contract."

"The Raptors?" Boykins was taken aback, and the dumbbells almost smashed his foot into a smashed fracture.

Many people in the gym looked over, and he ignored the dumbbells and said excitedly, "Hello manager, I'm a free man."

Glenn sighed inwardly. Of course I know you are a free agent. You have been a temporary worker for two teams in one season, and you don't even have an agent. Why did Jerry fall in love with you?

"Come to Toronto to do a body side. If there is no problem, we plan to sign with you. The first year will definitely be fully guaranteed. You can think about it."

"Huh?" Boykins was stunned, a pie fell from the sky.

Instead of participating in the preseason, I signed a contract directly. What did the Raptors see in me?Do I have any advantages that I don't know about?
Last season, Boykins played a total of 22 games on behalf of the two teams, averaging 3 points and 1.5 rebounds, shooting 38% from the field and 16.7% from three. Participate in summer league just to get the chance to represent a team in the preseason.

It is a luxury for him to sign a contract for a whole year, with a guaranteed minimum salary.

"Hey, are you listening?" Glenn asked.

"Listen, I'm fine, I can go to Toronto tomorrow." Boykins exclaimed excitedly.

"Okay, you arrive at the arena at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon, I'll send you a number and contact the staff..."

After receiving the text message, Boykins immediately left the gym with his sports bag on his back, shouting excitedly.

He loves basketball more than anyone, and despite the countless discrimination and scorn he suffered on the court, he persevered and never thought about giving up.

His family and friends almost did not support him in playing basketball, thinking that his height to become an NBA player was wishful thinking, and he should see a psychiatrist.

Four years in the NCAA, he averaged 18.1 points per game in college and was still unnoticed on draft night.No matter which team he goes to interview, the other side will dislike his height and doubt his ability.

Now, he can finally raise his eyebrows and join his favorite Raptors.Coincidentally, before graduating from college, he used the "Little Flying Squirrel" Stoudamire as an example.

Stoudamire is 178CM and scored 20.2 points and 8.8 assists in the Raptors. Although Boykins is shorter, he is confident that he can help the team with his excellent technology.

Glenn immediately called Yang Rui, 10 minutes had passed. "Jerry, it's done, he's willing, he'll be on his side tomorrow. Trade Dee Brown and Thomas, do you have any options?"

It's a good thing for both sides that DeBron and Billups must be separated.It's no secret that management wants to break them up mid-season.

Otherwise, in Toronto's famous nightclubs, fans can often see the two of them lingering and flying, flying together forever, and then going on the court the next day.

"Contact the Jazz and try to replace Jeff Hornacek. He and Curry will provide the team with stable three-point firepower, which is what we lack now."

Hornacek is about to retire. He partnered with the Jazz and Stockton, and the perimeter defense was not strong enough. During the playoffs, the Jazz's outside line was bombed year after year. According to many media analysis, the Jazz must rebuild and strengthen the No. [-] position.

After two unsuccessful attempts to reach the top, the Jazz was seriously injured. After that, the team began to decline. Malone and Stockton gradually became old, and the problem of the team's reorganization has been put on the table.

The Jazz management will definitely consider it, and while a deal for Hornacek may seem a little impersonal, it's good for both parties.Hornacek can go to a strong team and pursue the championship ring at the end of his career, and the Jazz can complete the reconstruction as soon as possible.

If Hornacek retires next year, only to free up 520 million salary space, people have to go to the free market to dig.In his current state, the salary is too high.

Glenn didn't talk nonsense and immediately contacted new Jazz manager Kevin O'Connor.

Former Jazz manager Scott Laydon was just poached by the Knicks.The old manager Ernie Grunfeld has left, Van Gundy has not been dismissed, and the Knicks have not found a better replacement for the time being.

O'Connor was ready to make a big fight when he took office. He knew very well that the Jazz would not be able to win the championship with the original lineup. Trading with the Raptors is a win-win.

DiBron is 31 years old, with outstanding physical fitness, can shoot three-pointers, and can make breakthroughs. Joining the Jazz as the sixth man is not small, and he looks like he can play for many years.

It's just that O'Connor has no interest in John Thomas. "Glen, there is no shortage of meat shield insiders in our team. Even if Thomas is cheap, he is only marginal in the Raptors. If you are willing to send Alvin Williams, a trade can be considered."

"I want to discuss it."

Glenn called Yang Rui.Alvin Williams is a combo guard with fast speed. He participated in the rookie game in 98. He averaged 6 points and 2 assists per game that season, and he seems to have some potential.

Yang Rui said with a smile: "Let's trade, I admit that Alvin's quality is good, but his mid-to-long-distance shooting is unstable, and he can only help the team in my system. He has poor organization at No. [-] and poor confrontation at No. [-]. There is no place for him after he joins."

"Okay." Glenn agreed happily, without consulting the rest of the management.

Yang Rui asked: "Thomas still has a one-year contract of 83 yuan, and he doesn't have many chances to play. Trade him. I have a personal choice, you can ask."

"Go ahead."

"Looking for the Kings to replace last year's second-round rookie Jerome James, it should be easy to exchange. He didn't have a chance to play, so he played 16 games, only 2.6 minutes per game, a pure blue collar."

"Then what do you want him to do? Thomas is a 97th pick in the first round of 25, and he can attack in the low post."

Yang Rui said with a smile: "I don't need Thomas to attack, I need Jerome to deal with O'Neal. This is related to whether we can win the championship next year. Do as I say."

Kevin Cato alone isn't enough to guard O'Neal.Jerome is 213cm tall, weighs 136kg, and is a rough brother, but it is absolutely no problem to fight with Ao Fatty.

杨瑞前世，杰罗姆在超音速4年场均都是5分4板这样的数据，就因为擅长防守禁区，和尼克斯在2005年签了5年3000万的惊人烂合同。

Glenn can now be sure that Yang Rui really intends to lead the Raptors to the championship and is already preparing for the Western Conference.He was just a little puzzled, why should he deal with O'Neal?Aren't the Lakers being swept every year?
Yang Rui knows that the Lakers are willing to spend money, and the lineup will be stronger next season. O'Neal has reached his peak. In his previous life, he was going to win three consecutive championships. If he wants to beat the Lakers, he must resist the fat man!
(End of this chapter)