This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 347 Welcome to the Bobcats

On January 1, the Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Bobcats reached a deal. The Houston Rockets traded Chuck Hayes + Kyle Lowry + 3 second-round picks from the Charlotte Bobcats. striker Mike Dunleavy.

The deal was approved by the league on the same day, and as long as the physical examinations of both players pass, the deal will be settled.

The Houston Rockets will get a stable perimeter heavy turret that averages 47% of three-pointers per game and can score 2 three-pointers per game. A stable output point has been established, and the overall lineup structure has been optimized.

For the Charlotte Bobcats, they got Kyle Lowry and Chuck Hayes. Kyle Lowry will compete for the role of backup point guard, and Stephen Marbury, as well as Chuck Hayes. Holiday wants to compare that the strong and young Kyle Lowry will be very competitive, and after meeting with the management of the Charlotte Bobcats, the competitive consciousness shown by Kyle Lowry also makes The Bobcats are satisfied. Another bargaining chip, Chuck Hayes, is in a situation where Yi Jianlian is alone and Solomon Hill is out of use. Chuck Hayes will become Roy Hibbert. The best choice for the Lottery Bobcats as an inside substitute, and even in some games, he will become the starter of the Bobcats. There is no shortage of scorers in the Bobcats, so Chuck Hayes' blue-collar attributes can The Charlotte Bobcats played their best here.

ESPN has given a relatively good rating for this transaction.

The Houston Rockets got a B- grade. Although Mike Dunleavy has been one of the best shooters in the league in the Bobcats for two years, they paid for Kyle Lowe, who was just traded from the Grizzlies. Rui and Chuck Hayes, who had trained for a few years and showed early results, also sent a second-round pick. Of course, this is also a gamble for the Houston Rockets for the championship, although the bets of both parties are not big.

The Charlotte Bobcats got an A- rating. The two players who are dispensable in the Houston Rockets can plug and play with the Charlotte Bobcats, which strengthens the two weak positions. , although it is not critical, but the competitive environment is relatively weaker, especially in the regular season, except for the Eastern Green, Magic, Cavaliers, and Bobcats, other teams are not as competitive as the Western Conference. Eighth-level team, and the Bobcats this season is expected to end the season at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Of course, ESPN at this moment can't imagine that Lowry has the potential to become an All-Star starting point guard in the Eastern Conference. Of course, whether Kyle Lowry can grow to that point in the historical line is naturally unknown, but With Lowry's heart and ability, he is fully qualified to be the starting point guard of a championship-level team.

Of course, Kyle Lowry's mood at this moment is still complicated. First, Raymond Felton will firmly occupy the starting point guard position of the Charlotte Bobcats at least this season, unless there is an injury Or be traded (Felton with a one-year short contract, the Bobcats will only trade out if they have a brain twitch). Second, the Bobcats got the high point guard Zhu Holiday from UCLA in the first round last summer. It is the point guard that the Bobcats obviously want to focus on training. Third, Stephen Marbury, compared to last season, his state has improved a lot.

Although he has the confidence to compete with these three players for positions, in this environment, Kyle Lowry feels that he is just adding to the head.

Because compared to the No. [-] position, what the Bobcats are short of is an inside line with defensive hardness or height. The defense that Chuck Hayes can provide is what the Bobcats need most.

But when he got off the plane, Kyle Lowry was stunned. When he walked out of the airport, there were many fans waiting for them, and at the exit of the airport, Zhou Lin and Brandon Roy actually followed the team's The staff came to pick up the plane together.

Sitting in the spacious business car, Zhou Lin, Roy, Lowry, and Chuck Hayes are all young people who have only entered the league for a few years, and they communicate with each other relatively smoothly.

"Welcome to the Bobcats!"

"Is this the Bobcats' team culture?"

Both Zhou Lin and Roy can be regarded as popular fried chickens, the team's proper head and second head, the absolute core of the Charlotte Bobcats, the league's All-Star players, they could have made a superior attitude, After all, Lowry and Hayes are just role players with an annual salary of less than 200 million US dollars. Maybe they go to the Charlotte Bobcats today, and they will go to another city after a while.

Yes, role players are very likely to be called homeless. They are temporary workers, not irreplaceable. Once there is a better substitute, they will kick you out without hesitation. This is what the NBA says Commercial operation, interests first.

But now Roy and Zhou Lin took on the job of picking up the plane, and even took the initiative to talk about the future of the team.

In fact, Zhou Lin had talked about these things with the two of them on the phone early on, but the two of them always thought that they were talking in general, in order to show their leadership, or to make you willing to do something for them. What the team does with their lives is just a show. There are many stars in the NBA who can do this kind of thing.

But the discussion after personally picking up the plane made Hayes and Lowry feel flattered. Yes, the attitudes of Roy and Zhou Lin will determine their integration and whether they can stay in this team for many years possibility.

Yes, two players whose combined annual salary exceeds 60% of the team's total salary, if they join forces, even the management of the Charlotte Bobcats will follow their opinions at some point.

They have a lot of right to speak.

But now the attitude of Roy and Zhou Lin seems to be saying: Bobcats need you, the future of Bobcats has your share.

For players who have just entered the league for a few years, this sense of belonging is very important. A stable and safe place outside Hong Kong can allow a player to adapt to the league and take root in the league.

Roy was not completely interested in picking up the plane in person. Every year, there will be new players who transfer to the Bobcats. If they come to pick up the plane every time, wouldn't they steal the management's job?
But Zhou Lin convinced him.

"They will take the Bobcats to the next level. I'm sure these two are quality players. We have to show respect in a special way."

Roy was still convinced. To be honest, Roy looked at the eloquent and eloquent Zhou Lin in front of him, and felt a little strange. The two came to the Charlotte Bobcats together. Although he is not lonely, he seldom makes any comments in the locker room. However, since last season, Zhou Lin began to speak more and more in the locker room. Older players will obey this young man who is actually only 22 years old. This is probably the charm of a leader.

Roy is more or less jealous of Zhou Lin, but Zhou Lin can resolve Roy's emotions very well every time. In the previous off-season, in order to get himself a bigger contract extension, Zhou Lin He even deliberately delayed the time to negotiate a contract with the Bobcats, at least he let himself take more than 800 million US dollars.

But what if you leave Zhou Lin?
With his own ability, he can definitely become the absolute leader of a team.

Why be Scott when you can be Michael?
However, as a teammate, as a friend, Zhou Lin really made him impeccable.

"Of course not. If we do this every time, Mr. Jordan will probably be unhappy."

Zhou Lin smiled and said, "However, Kyle and Chuck, I'm really happy that you can come to Charlotte to fight side by side with me."

"Welcome to the Charlotte Bobcats!" Brandon Roy also said.

"If you have any questions, you can come to me. By the way, if you haven't rented an apartment yet, you can stay at my house or Brandon's house." Zhou Lin said: "But you'd better buy a house early, after all, you want to buy a house." Having stayed in Charlotte for many years, I don't want to have breakfast with you every day."

"Hahahaha!"

The attitude of Roy and Zhou Lin gave Hayes and Lowry a good start in Charlotte.

Zhou Lin also helped them find a suitable apartment. For two players with an annual salary of less than 200 million, it is not a wise thing to buy a house in Charlotte immediately. After all, even if Zhou Lin and Roy said Hype, but they still have the possibility of leaving the Charlotte Bobcats at any time, especially for Kyle Lowry, who has changed teams three times in his four-year career.

On January 1, Chuck Hayes and Kyle Lowry passed the physical examinations, and the Bobcats officially announced the signing of the two players.

The Bobcats' press release officer declared to the media that both players would be important substitutes for the Bobcats.

Both Lowry and Hayes will start off the bench.

But what I never expected was that during the game against the Golden State Warriors at home on January 1, a sudden flu caused the Bobcats to lose four important players, Raymond Felton , Brandon Roy, David Lee, and Stephon Marbury all went to the hospital because of severe dehydration.

The Bobcats can only readjust the lineup to face the visiting Golden State Warriors.

Chuck Hayes and Kyle Lowry, who just came to the Bobcats for the first game, were directly pushed into the starting lineup by Larry Brown.

The Golden State Warriors are also bad comers.

Although this season's Golden State Warriors' record has slipped here. In 2009, they only won 7 games, but since the beginning of the new year, they have achieved a rare record of 3 consecutive victories, including victories over the Eastern Orlando Magic and the Western Conference. The game of strong teams such as the Denver Nuggets.

James Harden, who averaged 22.6 points, 5.6 assists, 6.3 rebounds and made 60% of his three-pointers, even won the Western Conference Player of the Week just now. One is Tyrese Evans, who played amazingly in the Kings.

This season, James Harden averaged 16.5 points, 3.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game, and Monta Ellis averaged 25.5 points and 5.3 assists per game. Although the Golden State Warriors have an average record, they still have the feeling of the Golden State gangsters in the Black Eight period .

Among the 10 victories this season, among the top four teams in the East and West, the Magic, Nuggets, Mavericks, and Cavaliers are all on the list.

Totally has a Giant Slayer feel to it.

It also coincides with the two starters on the Bobcats' back line who are all absent due to the flu.

And if this game is lost, the Bobcats, currently 26 wins and 12 losses, will be overtaken by the 25 wins and 12 Orlando Magic and drop to fourth in the Eastern Conference.

The Golden State Warriors, who came to Charlotte with three consecutive victories, are in good shape at the moment.

In the past three games, the guard Gemini of the Golden State Warriors scored 49.5 points together, feeling hot.

"We encountered difficulties in the first game, but I believe we will hold on to the victory in this game."

Zhou Lin patted Lowry on the shoulder and said.

In the end, the Bobcats chose to let Kyle Lowry, who had better experience against opponents, go to the No. [-] position to start.

Big Q Quentin. Richardson as the starting two.

Zhou Lin plays the third position.

Chuck Hayes and Yi Jianlian played inside together.

The Golden State Warriors have a complete lineup.

Number one: Monta Ellis.

No. [-]: James Harden.

Number three: Corey Maggette.

Number four: Anthony Randolph.

Fifth position: Andres Biedrins.

The strength of the Golden State Warriors is actually on the back line. The thickness of the inside line and the ability to protect the frame are actually very average, not even the inside combination of the Bobcats at the moment.

However, the Bobcats, who are absent from the four and are all absent from the starter and regular rotation, may have insufficient rotation.

This is where the Bobcats need the most attention.

It is conceivable that this game will be played very quickly.

Latvian center Andres Biedrins won the jump ball with Yi Jianlian.

Biedrins is a weird kind of insider in the league. His body is thin, but he is good at confrontation. His long arms allow him to have a good defensive ability, but his basket skills are terrible. He doesn't shoot. He is 211cm tall. Most of his offenses are scored face-up.

If it weren't for the old Nelson, and the Golden State Warriors at the moment happened to be empty, I'm afraid it would be difficult for Biedrins to find a job in the NBA again, but in fact, because of the old Nelson's openness and unlimited offensive methods However, his weirdness has become one of the characteristics of the Golden State Warriors over the years.

"Catch up, don't let him score easily!"

Larry Brown yelled from the sidelines.

Kyle Lowry stuck up here, his short but strong body made Monta Ellis uncomfortable.

Although Ellis plays the No. [-] position, passing has never been his main business.

After one operation, he quickly cut to the basket, but what he never expected was that Lowry took a backhand and poked the ball away. Yi Jianlian picked up the ball that was out of control and gave it to Zhou immediately. Lin, and Zhou Lin quickly gave it to Lowry. Ellis was still complaining to the referee here, but Lowry made an empty basket over there.

Take two points and one steal first. For Lowry, this is a good start!

(End of this chapter)