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Chapter 419 Chapter 416: Talks in the locker room, the miscalculated KFC (5.6K begging tickets)
One year ago, on May 2008, 5.

The day before the Trail Blazers VS Lakers Western Conference Finals.

After training, everyone went back early to rest.

Only Pao'er and Wayne stayed in the locker room, and they wanted to do some indescribable things alone.

Pao'er sat opposite Wayne with a serious expression.

Wayne stared at Paul, trying to look peaceful.

"You know, this round of the series will be difficult. After all, Gasol is still unable to play." Wayne opened the mouth first, after all, he took the initiative to have this conversation.

"Yeah but we're going to win, right?"

"We must win, because we don't have much time left." Now, Wayne opened the skylight.

The team did not renew the contract with Paul in advance with a maximum salary, and Paul knew why.

Because he had just been selected to the best team, the Wayne clause was triggered.

To renew the contract, that is a 30% maximum salary renewal.

This means that the three Trail Blazers will take up nearly 90% of the team's salary space.

For the team, this is an extremely unhealthy salary structure.

Naturally, the team will not be in a hurry to renew the contract, not because Paul Allen is unwilling to spend money to pay the luxury tax.

But he, who has also experienced "thinking that you can succeed by spending money", knows better than anyone else that there are some things that can't be done by spending money.

To run a team well, it is far from a simple numerical problem such as not being willing to pay the luxury tax.

If you can succeed as long as you are willing to pay the luxury tax, then teams such as the Knicks and Lakers will never fail.

But that's not the case, and being successful is a lot more complicated than that.

First of all, the first question, the NBA is playing in the world.

That's right, sophistication.

Players and coaches in a team can only achieve results if they are close to each other.

Paul's contract extension means that Paul's salary will be higher than Wayne's.

Although they are all 30% of the maximum salary, the salary of different contract renewal years is also very different.

Wayne is the MVP, and Paul is just his second-in-command.Paul's salary is higher than Wayne's?Will Wayne have an idea?

That's the first thing the Blazers need to consider.

Don't look at Pao'er and Wayne getting along very well now, but don't forget that Kobe and O'Neal got along very well back then.The Lakers never expected that the two would turn against each other in the end.

And the key point for Shaq to leave at the beginning, in addition to having a bad relationship with Kobe, was because his salary was lower than Kobe's.

As the saying goes, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, unless there is one male and one female.

You, like your sister-in-law, don't have to worry about these problems.

But Paul.
He's an extremely competitive guy, and a guy who needs the ball to be effective.

In these two points, he and Kobe are very similar.

Unlike Shaq, Wayne is also an international player.

International players are a bit special in this league, because very few people would be willing to be an international player's second-in-command!

Why is Cuban so willing to spend money, but the Mavericks still have no particularly big-name players willing to join?

Simple, because Dirk is an international player!
Similarly, after Paul has fully grown up, he doesn't necessarily want to be Wayne's second in command for the rest of his life.

Even if the OK team established a dynasty, they would be disbanded, not to mention the Blazers who just won a championship.

Therefore, for the sake of the team, to be precise, to stabilize Wayne, the Blazers are currently not daring to act rashly.

It's fine if there is no quarrel, but if there is a quarrel in the end and Wayne is upset, the Blazers will lose the most.

It's hard to explain the relationship between people.

Jordan and Pippen seem to be such a Liu Bei combination, but there are actually many contradictions behind it.

And the second question is-whether Paul's health and strength are worth a 30% maximum salary.

Paul was injured at a critical moment in the playoffs last year, and Paul also suffered injuries in the regular season this year.

Although none of them were serious injuries, it shows that Paul is indeed vulnerable to injury.

The Blazers did not hesitate to give Wayne a 30% maximum salary, because Wayne has already proved his strength as a head star.

But what about Paul?

He might be a nice young man, but is he really worth a 30% max?
The Blazers are not sure either.

The last question is also the question that Paul Allen is most concerned about-how high can the combination of Paul and Wayne be?

Keep Paul with 30% of the maximum salary, and all the salary space is locked, which means that the Blazers have no chance of trial and error, and can only go one way to the dark.

Because under such circumstances, even if you want to change the lineup in the future, it will be a minor change.

But what if this lineup doesn't pan out?

After Wayne led his team to win the championship last season, Paul Allen was eager to win consecutive championships, and even establish a dynasty!
If you miss a player like Wayne, you don't know if there is still a chance to build a dynasty.

Therefore, Paul Allen's trial and error costs are limited.

How many 5-year careers can a player have?
How long can the peak period last?

If this combination cannot be successful, after the contracts of both Wayne and Paul expire, the team will also need a period of pain to seek changes.

After doing this, it has been delayed for seven or eight years. Is there still a window for the pioneers to establish a dynasty?
For these various reasons, the Blazers did not renew Paul in advance.

They're still on the sidelines, seeing how the season goes.

If Wayne + Paul can still win the second championship without Gasol, that would be the best.

If you can't get it, then you have to carefully weigh whether the second 30% maximum salary is worth it.

Of course, the team hasn't discussed these matters with Paul yet, as they are relatively sensitive topics after all.

Bringing it up at this time is nothing but looking for trouble.

We are all adults, and although we all understand it, there is still a big difference between whether the membrane is pricked or not.

But Wayne knew that ignorant escape was not the solution.

This kind of thing has to be faced sooner or later. If you keep it in your heart and don't say it, it is more likely to generate suspicion and conflicts, which is not conducive to unity and troublemaking.

Therefore, today, Wayne wanted to speak clearly with Pao'er.

".There is not much time left for us, but before that, I hope we can work together to leave something behind. No matter what happens in the future, at least don't leave regrets now.

Hey, I've never been to the Finals with you, never won the O'Brien Cup with you.

Chris, let's create a brilliance that belongs to us together.

I...want to win once with you! "

Win once with you, this is a promise between Wayne and Paul.

A promise between men.

Now, May 2009, 5.

It's also the Western Conference Finals, and it's also against the Lakers.

At the end of the first quarter, the Blazers led by 8 points.

At the scene, almost all fans were proud of the miraculous performance of Wayne and Paul in the first quarter.

Both offensive and defensive ends, Wayne and Paul have achieved the ultimate.

Paul scored 6 points, 3 assists and 2 steals in the first quarter.

Wayne scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocks in the first quarter.

If Kobe hadn't just made a three-pointer 5.8 seconds before the end of the first quarter, the Lakers would have fallen behind by double digits in the first quarter!

Although the Blazers' performance in the first quarter was perfect, they completely suppressed the defending champion.

But Pao'er and Wayne, who were resting on the bench, were not complacent.

After failing to hit the championship last season, it means that this season is almost the last chance left for them to fulfill their promise.

This is why, Wayne averaged 40.7 points per game in the Western Conference semifinals and must advance as safely as possible.

This is why Paul is so excited today.

Although he knew that in the summer, he would discuss the issue of contract renewal and decide the follow-up of his career.

But Pao'er can keep his mind free of distracting thoughts, let's deal with the fucking Lakers first!

Definitely, definitely, we must win once together!
Be sure to leave this legend of father and son brothers in the history of the NBA!
"Wei, Chris, Gaso, take a break after the start of the second quarter. Kobe just played a whole quarter, and he will definitely rest at the beginning of the second quarter.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, you also like to rest for a few minutes. "

Carlisle yelled loudly, not because he was angry, but because in this noisy scene, the only way to communicate was by yelling.

The Blazers family of three nodded, and then Carlisle turned to look at the two rookies who were about to play.

At the end of the first quarter, Dragic and Jordan didn't play much time, and the game ended without seeing anything.

But then, they must withstand the Lakers' counterattack to keep their advantage.

Therefore, it was inevitable that Carlyle would have to have a few words with them.

On the other hand, Zen Master really intends to let Kobe take a break first.At the same time, let Yao Ming take a break for a few minutes.

Because he believed that Bynum was enough to kill that guy named DeAndre Jordan.

Although Jordan was selected at the end of the first round, he is also very famous in the circle.

After all, it can be said that everyone knows that he sat in the small green room until the end of the first round.

The Zen master knew that Jordan was a vain guy.

He had barely played in the playoffs before, and in the regular season, except for a few free throws, he had almost no impressive performances.

In this regard, how can he be compared with a talented player like Shark?

Little Shark is also very confident. Playing the role of sixth man this season, he averaged 10.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

At the same time, 1.3 blocks were sent.

As a substitute, the performance is quite good.

Although the playoff data has shrunk severely, it will not affect Bynum's self-confidence.

Zen Master would like to see how long they can last with this rotation lineup of the Trail Blazers.

After the start of the second quarter, almost all generals from both sides were off the court.

On the Trail Blazers side, the five players on the field are Dragic, Tony Allen, Parker, Tucker and Jordan Jr.

The Lakers on the Fisher, Vujacic, Ariza, Odom and Bynum.

Among them, PJ Tucker appeared for the first time at the beginning of the second quarter.

The Zen master also pushed his own glasses, who is this Tucker?
That's right, Zen Master is very unfamiliar with Tucker, who had few opportunities to perform before.

In the first quarter of the game that just ended, the Trail Blazers' substitute fourth position was also Outlaw instead of Tucker.

But Carlisle thought that Outlaw did not do a good job in rebound protection, so in the second quarter, he finally replaced the short forward who was favored by Jazz.

When Tucker played, Jazz Ba, who was sitting in the locker room, couldn't help standing up.

Well, even if a player is suspended and cannot play, he can still sit on the sidelines and watch the game.

But it's even worse if the coach is suspended, because he doesn't have to play in the first place, so if the coach is suspended, he won't even be able to go to the sidelines.

So today, Fliggy can only sit in the locker room and watch TV.

Buckley stared at the TV, not knowing why, suddenly became nervous.

It seems that it is myself who is going to go to the field to be tested.

"Be sure to win the championship for me, brat." Sir Ba muttered.

The game started and the Blazers went first.

Dragic passed the half-time steadily, and Lao Yu immediately set up his posture.

He thought to himself, it's impossible for the little bastard in this grade to be so good!

Dragic faced the old Jianghu green hat fish and called Tucker to come up to cover.

Dragic immediately bypassed the cover, and the old fish was speechless. Damn, do you keep hitting a veteran with the cover?
In the playoffs, there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Since your pick-and-roll defense is your weakness, of course you should catch it and beat it to death!

Although Tucker is not tall, he is wide enough
The old fish was really blocked by Tucker.

Dragic didn't have stage fright after getting the opportunity through the cover, and made a sudden stop jump shot in the middle distance!

The old fish stretched out his arms and interfered, but Fisher, who was 185, was a full six centimeters shorter than Dragic.

So this time the interference is not too tight.

Just like that, the Slovenian pushed the ball softly in the air.

Bynum opened his arms and stuck the stunned Jordan behind him, ready to grab the rebound handsomely.

However, the basketball went straight into the net, and the Blazers scored a successful attack!
"Damn it, can someone else persecute you!?" The old murloc was dumbfounded, and it was fine if he was persecuted by Paul in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, he will be persecuted by a first-year rookie. The key is still a second-round pick?

I have no gaming experience like you!
After Dragic scored a goal, before he himself celebrated, Paoer stood up and yelled at everyone on the bench: "What are you doing in a daze? Get up and applaud!"

Everyone looked at Paoer, and then they all stood up and applauded for love!
"Wipe!" Kobe, who had just taken two breaths, felt as if he was being pushed into the water again.

The point difference has been stretched to double digits again, so you can take care of yourself!
I can't play 48 minutes, my family! ?
But soon, Kobe regained his composure.

It doesn't matter, as long as the Lakers make one.

After the old fish attacked, he handed the ball to the real point guard Odom.

Odang looked at Tucker, who was much shorter than him, and prepared to break through by himself.

So, he accelerated immediately after making a three-threat move.

"Come on, boy!" Jazz, who was watching TV, clamped his buttocks tightly, the sense of substitution was too strong!
Tucker did not disappoint Jazz Ba. He started his career on defense since high school.

He once guarded Anthony in high school, which made him famous.

Tucker quickly moved sideways, and then took Odangdang hard.

The moment O Dangdang bumped into Tucker, his expression was crap.

This...are all the outside players so tough now?

Soon, Tucker forced Odom to stop.

There is no way, Odom can only hand the ball to Tiezha.

Tiezha caught the ball in the middle distance and pulled it out. Parker's reaction was half a beat slower, which allowed the Lakers to score the ball.

Although the ball was scored, Odom was still trembling with fright.

Good guy, what did you eat to grow up, you have so much strength! ?
I just can't hit it!
Fortunately, the goal was scored, otherwise it would be another exciting night with Kobe tonight.

The Lakers barely narrowed the point difference to single digits, and Zen Master thought that it would not be difficult to continue to narrow it.

However, the Blazers' offense is still unhurried.

Dragic controlled the tempo so well that he didn't play like a first-year rookie.

After passing the midfield line, facing the old fish's defense, Dragic separated the old fish with one hand, and waved at Tucker with the other hand.

Keep hitting the pick and roll!
Odom laughed, you recruit, who do you look down on?

Let you fight once, can you still make you fight a second time?

Sure enough, this time when Dragic bypassed the screen and threw away Lao Yu, Odom behind Lao Yu immediately came to defend him.

A very confident smile appeared on his face.

Small sample!
See how I ravage you. Eh?
Odom thought he and Lao Yu could catch Dragic, but Dragic passed the ball back without looking back.

Odom and Lao Yu collectively took small question marks. Outside the three-point line, Tucker, who received the pass, was unmarked.

"Can he shoot three-pointers? Can't he?" Odom prayed in his heart when he saw Tucker shooting without hesitation.

However, defense does not rely on prayers.

In the past three years, Tucker has been working hard to practice three-pointers.

Nowadays, not to mention a shooter with many Liu beeps, but the wide open is still very sure.

Tucker hit the ball and hit the net with a three-pointer.

The Lakers finally narrowed the point difference, and it was stretched to double digits again!
"Strike, it's okay, boy!" Barkley saw an intracranial orgasm, and Tucker's attack and defense really didn't embarrass him.

Odom watched the basketball hit the net, and the sweat dripped down his forehead.

Ao Dangdang swallowed, and looked at the bench.

Sure enough, Kobe was sitting on the bench, staring at him with ferocious eyes.

Odom said in his heart: "Oh!"

Listen to my explanation, Boss, I missed someone just to make up for Lao Yu!

After Kobe stared at Odom in death, he turned his head and looked at the Zen master.

Ha ha.

Zen master also frowned.

Zen doesn't panic, he panics!

He certainly didn't expect that the Trail Blazers would have such a strong rotation lineup after losing three important rotations.

It didn't let the Lakers narrow the point difference.

Kobe shook his head, so don't fucking underestimate Wayne's team!

At this moment, Kobe shouted: "Phil, I'm ready!"

After finishing speaking, he walked towards the technical platform on his own.

The Zen master didn't say much.
It really can only let the main force return early.

However, Zen Master did not call a timeout, but waited for the ball to die before making a substitution.

At this time, the Lakers attacked and the ball was played to the Sharks.

Little Shark faced Jordan, that was a confidence.

Don't tell me, the names of these two goods are quite bluffing, and they belong to Shark and Jordan.

The little shark took two steps behind his back with the ball, then turned his back and broke through.

During the breakthrough, Bynum also secretly gave Jordan an elbow.

The Lakers spent a lot of thought on cultivating Bynum before, and his skills in all aspects have improved rapidly.

But if you want to say that he has improved the fastest technique, it is undoubtedly-elbow!
This guy's elbows are stealthy and ruthless, and if he trains well, he will be the next big killer on the court.

Little Jordan ate an elbow, and he couldn't catch his breath immediately.

But...Jordan still clings to Bynum and doesn't take half a step back!

This elbow is really not tasty, but Jordan is used to it.

In normal training, Jazz Ba, Wei Ge, and Birdman are all masters who make friends with their elbows.

In almost every training session, Jordan would be elbowed to death, wanting to die.
I never expected that this ability to fight against blows has been developed, and it can also come in handy in the game.
Little Jordan was beaten the hardest every day, and he became the thickest armor.

So, under Jordan's defense, Bynum's random layup was directly blocked.

Kobe, who was sitting on the technical table, covered his forehead, he couldn't watch the ball!

None of them are used!
After Jordan blocked the shot, Dragic's keen sense of smell allowed him to pick up the basketball.

Then, in advance.Dragic saw the right moment and hit the ground with a big blow from a long distance!
The basketball passed through the crowd like lightning and went straight into the penalty area.

At this time, it was discovered that Tony had cut in, and Dragic guided precisely!
Tony dunked the ball and scored easily.

There was joy in the Rose Garden. The rotation lineup, which was thought to be at a disadvantage, actually beat the Lakers' rotation to nothing!
Zen master stood up, he had to stop the game.

This is really unbearable.

Next, the main lineup must be brought up to narrow the score as soon as possible.

but.
On the Blazers side, Wayne, Paul and sister-in-law are also ready!
Even if the Lakers' main force is on, it may not be able to narrow the point difference!
Wayne stepped forward, hugging and high-fiving every teammate off the court.

Then, he turned around and looked at Paul and his sister-in-law excitedly: "Let's go, now it's time for us to go up and make them completely desperate!"

Wei Ge is gearing up, the Lakers are gone!
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