NBA: Back to 97, to be the Jagged Bishop

Chapter 422 Spend small money, do big things

"Kong, I don't quite understand what you mean."

The older Dave asked with confusion on his face.

Kongbu smiled and said, "What I mean is very straightforward. I just want you to negotiate a deal with the Cavaliers and send Allen to the Cavaliers."

"Of course, you can't give it away for free. You can definitely get good bargaining chips from the knight."

The two general managers of the Magic looked at each other. They understood what Kongbu meant, but the question was why they did this.

You, Kong Bu, do have great power in this league, but you can't force other teams to sell their stars, right?
What's the difference between this and forcing girls into prostitution?

A typical bully.

"Are you scolding me in your heart?" Kongbu asked with a smile.

The two shook their heads in embarrassment.

"Actually, there is no need to scold me. This deal may not be a bad thing for you. I can give you some compensation."

"I can help you select a player in next year's draft. If your pick is high enough, I may even help you select a player of a transcendent era."

Kongbu also knew that he had gone too far in forcing the Magic to sell Iverson, so he had to compensate to some extent.

As for sending the Magic players of a cross-era level, that was what Kongbu said casually.

There are only a few players in NBA history who can be called a cross-generational player. The current players who can be called a cross-generational player are Ouen, Duncan, Kobe and James. Garnett and Nowitzki are both. Sorry, these two have so few championships.

If a cross-era player really appeared, Kongbu would definitely keep it for his own use and would never give it to others.

But speaking of it, the 2007 draft really has players of a transcendent era. Durant is the second pick. Players like Durant can be acquired at any cost.

Because Durant is so easy to use, he is invincible on the offensive end, and he is also upscale on the defensive end. As long as he is on the court, even if the team is behind by more than ten points, the fans will feel confident.

In addition, what many fans don't know is that the perimeter player who ranks first in true shooting percentage in NBA history is not Jordan, but Durant. He is definitely the king in terms of offensive efficiency.

Kongbu has already made a plan. After this season, no matter how much it costs, he will definitely buy the No. [-] pick or the No. [-] pick to get Durant.

"Kong, are you serious? Are you really going to help us select players?" Smith asked in surprise. He was actually only in his forties, not much older than Kong Bu, and he was not as calm as Dave next to him.

"Of course it's true. I have no need to deceive you."

"The main reason why I want Allen to leave Orlando is that I don't want to see him continue to waste the few remaining years of his career."

"I hope he has a better ending."

"Let's stop talking today and give me an answer tomorrow morning."

After that, Kongbu got up and left the hotel lobby and returned to his room.

After Kongbu left, the two general managers of the Magic looked at each other. Faced with the conditions proposed by Kongbu, they really couldn't think of a reason to refuse.

The Magic's current record is terrible. Some teams are bad but at least they still have decent young people on the team who can give fans hope and a future.

The Magic can't see any hope or future. The great leader Allen Iverson has gradually passed his peak period, and there are no fans who will pin the future of the Magic on him.

If Iverson is sold now, the Cavaliers will definitely be able to get a good bargaining chip back, and then Kongbu can help select a new player.

The Magic's reconstruction is almost half completed, which is definitely a piece of cake in the sky.

Early the next morning, Combe received a call from Dave. The Magic owner and management agreed and would complete the deal with the Cavaliers within two days.

This result did not exceed Combo's expectations. He immediately called Iverson so that he could prepare to leave for Cleveland.

After the Cavaliers received the Magic's trade application, they were dumbfounded. They never expected that pie in the sky would fall to their team.

Without any hesitation, the Cavaliers quickly reached a deal with the Magic by combining several somewhat valuable young people in the team with a 2007 first-round pick and a 2009 lottery-protected first-round pick.

After the deal was completed, the Cavaliers' lineup instantly became better-looking.

Center Howard, power forward Haslem, shooting guard Larry Hughes, and point guard Iverson have all stepped up to the next level.

Larry Hughes's offense is rubbish and he has no shooting ability. He has no effect at all when paired with James, but his defense is very good and he can play a big role in helping Iverson cover up defense.

Seeing that Iverson finally found a good home, Kongbu finally realized a long-cherished wish in his heart.

On December 12th, in the Christmas game, the New Jersey Nets played away against the New York Knicks.

This was the first time the Knicks faced off against the Nets after completing the deal, which attracted the attention of countless fans.

Even if the Nets have not moved to New York City, because the distance is too close, it can still be regarded as a city derby.

In addition, New Yorkers look down on New Jerseyans. All Nets fans are holding their breath this time, wanting to see how Kombu leads the Nets to crush the Knicks on the stage of the Christmas game.

The Knicks also attach great importance to this game. Even O'Brien took two rounds of rest in order to show better physical fitness and condition tonight.

Although the Knicks' record so far this season is not good enough, Combs doesn't dare to overestimate it. He knows very well that the ceiling of this team is very, very high. Once they let them play smoothly, the Nets may not be their opponent.

"Kevin, we need you to step up to Shaq tonight."

"You also know what this game means. We cannot lose. This is a battle of face."

"I know you don't like playing the five position, but you have to step up tonight."

Before the game, Kongbu found Garnett. Ade was still too young and was no match for an old guy like O'Fatty, so he had to let Garnett play center.

"Even if you didn't tell me, I originally wanted to try the No. [-] position tonight."

"Shaq won't be able to play for a few more years. I'm going to beat him before he retires. I'll have more to talk about after he retires."

"Actually, I know that Adelaide is more suitable to play the fourth position than me. I will try my best to rotate with him at center in the future. I can't let my child do all the dirty work."

Garnett had a gentle smile on his face.

Kongbu suddenly wondered if he had traveled through time again. Is the good man in front of him with a gentle temper and good care for his young teammates really the notorious Wolf King Garnett?
"Kevin, based on what you said, I feel that I would be sorry if I didn't let you win a few championships."

"Don't worry, I will find a strong center next season, and it will be much easier for you and Ade by then."

Kongbu already has a candidate for the rookie center in mind, and it is none other than Gasol, the second-round pick in 07.

Gasol is definitely one of the underrated centers. The number one center after Yao Ming is undoubtedly Howard, but when Howard faces Gasol, he will suffer no matter how hard he plays. The only thing that can give him an advantage is rebounding. In other aspects, Howard They were all suppressed by Gasol. Howard's shooting percentage against Gasol was even less than [-]%, which was [-]% lower than his normal level!
The key is that Gasol also has good passing ability under the basket. This ability is definitely the best among centers.

He also has three-point firepower. He was not good at three-pointers in the early stages of his career, but he quickly developed three-pointers later on, and his shooting percentage was even higher than [-]%.

That is to say, Gasol was born in the wrong era. If he had entered the league ten years later, he might have been the next Jokic, and he would have been a defensively enhanced version of Jokic.

Such a center can be selected in the second round, and the price/performance ratio is sky-high.

"Oh? We will have a strong center next season? Is it through the draft?" "It won't be that monster from Ohio State, right? I have watched his game, and his talent is indeed amazing, but he is almost 100% the No. [-] pick. We Can I get the No. [-] pick?"

Where did Garnett know that there is a player in the world named Marc Gasol? He thought the powerful center Combo was talking about was Greg Oden.

Kongbu didn't explain much, shook his head and smiled mysteriously: "You will know when the time comes, and I will definitely not let you down."

Garnett is in a good mood. He is extremely satisfied with the current Nets lineup and has a high chance of winning the championship. If there is another super center, Garnett thinks that he will not be far away from the dynasty.

Now that he has come to Kongbu's command, Garnett must be heading towards the dynasty.

After the game started in the evening, Combs was immediately happy when he saw the Knicks' coach.

He knew that Larry Brown was fired by an angry Dolan just a few days after taking office, and then he didn't pay much attention to the Knicks' developments.

As it turned out today, it turned out that the Knicks coach was none other than Combs' old acquaintance Doc Rivers.

"Hey, Doug, congratulations. You have become the head coach of the team with the most valuable players in the league."

Comb waved at Rivers and said hello.

"Kong, did you do this on purpose? Why do you call me Doug every time, when my name is clearly Doc, and then you wave at me, making me feel like a dog."

"Can you show me some respect and call me Doc from now on, or just call me Rivers?"

Rivers said helplessly that he had told Kongbu about this several times, but unfortunately Kongbu didn't seem to remember it.

"Okay, Doug."

"Can you tell me how much annual salary Dolan offered you? Is it more than 500 million?"

Combe asked in a low voice.

Rivers was about to cry. He felt like the nerd who was bullied by bullies in high school.

"Sorry, I signed a confidentiality agreement with the team, so I can't say anything about my salary."

Rivers didn't want to be bullied anymore and quickly returned to his bench.

"Hey Kong, long time no see." Ao Pang happily walked over with a big belly.

Behind him were McGrady and Marion.

All three of them have played under Kong Bu, and all three of them have won FMVP. It is a kind of fate to be together.

"Shaq, you've gained at least thirty pounds since the last time I saw you. Am I right?"

"Tracy, your health has been good this season."

"Sean, why do you look so downcast? Where is that high-spirited rookie FMVP?"

Kongbu greeted the three old generals one by one.

"Kong, haven't you noticed? Sean's average data per game has shrunk a lot, can he not be dejected?" Ao Pang is definitely the one who is worried about the world being in chaos. Anyway, he doesn't expect to win the championship now, so he can usually stir up trouble. Just stir things up so that the locker room can be lively and I can have a good show.

"Shrunk?"

"Yes, it has shrunk. Last season, his average rebounds per game was 8. That was still with Da Zhi and Howard. This season, Da Zhi and Howard are gone. He played the fourth position, and then averaged [-] rebounds per game. There are only six left.”

"If I were Sean's age, I wouldn't just be dejected, I would have the desire to kill someone."

Aopang continued to fan the flames.

Kongbu glared at Aopang, wondering why this guy was becoming more and more vicious.

Some players become gentlemen as they get older, such as Garnett, and some players like O'Pang become worse as they get older.

"Sean, this is normal. If you want to win the game, someone must sacrifice."

"Unless you don't want to win the game, you just want to rack up stats."

Kongbu enlightened him. He didn't mean that he wanted to help the Knicks adjust the atmosphere in the locker room, but simply didn't want Marion to feel frustrated.

Who would have thought that as soon as Kongbu finished speaking, Aopang would start talking again.

"You're right, but why was Sean the one who was sacrificed? Can't others be sacrificed?"

Kongbu couldn't wait to jump up and give the O's and Fats a big dick. Even McGrady on the side started to roll his eyes. He already regretted coming to this hellish place called the Knicks.

The players’ graves are not a name for nothing.

Kong Bu waved his hands, too lazy to continue talking. If he continued, he might not know what Ao Pang would say.

Not long after, as the referee's whistle sounded, the game officially started.

Compared with the Nets' cheap lineup, the Knicks' starting lineup can be called a wealthy army.

Center O'Brien is worth more than 2000 million U.S. dollars, Marion is worth 1300 million U.S. dollars, McGrady's maximum salary was just signed not long ago, and he is worth 1500 million U.S. dollars. James is in the last year of his rookie contract, which is cheap.

The No. 4 position has been the Knicks' shortcomings in the past two years, and they have been suffering from this. During the previous offseason, Dolan gritted his teeth and signed Karen Karen with a four-year, $5000 million contract. Lieutenant Miller.

Miller's actual market price is about 600 million. He averaged 13 points and 9 assists per game last season. It looks similar to Rondo in his peak period, but the roles of the two on the court are completely different.

There was no decent point guard emerging on the free market. Dolan was afraid that Miller would be taken away by others, so he gave an offer that far exceeded Miller's strength.

Miller can be regarded as a fool with good luck, and he made more than 2000 million US dollars in vain.

The combined salary of the Knicks' starting lineup alone is as high as 7000 million, and there are a bunch of high-paid but incompetent old stars on the bench. Coupled with the luxury tax, the Knicks have to spend at least 1.3 million on the lineup this year. [-] million US dollars.

On the other hand, the Nets' lineup is ridiculously cheap.

The most valuable is Garnett, who re-signed a contract with the Timberwolves and now has an annual salary of 1500 million, and the most expensive is Artest, with an annual salary of 700 million.

Artest's strength is of course more than 700 million. If it weren't for the incident at the Palace of Auburn Hills during his peak period, he would definitely have received the maximum salary.

Then Ade, Roy and Rondo are all rookies, and their combined value is less than 1000 million.

The starting lineup of the Nets is about 3000 million.

The players on the bench are even cheaper. Millsap, Lowry and five cannon fodder players add up to 700 million.

The Nets' total salary is only 3800 million US dollars, ranking last in the league and not even enough for the poor.

The second-to-last team is the Atlanta Hawks. Their salary has reached 4800 million, which is 1000 million more than the Nets.

Spend a small amount of money to accomplish big things, this is what Kongbu is talking about.

(End of this chapter)