NBA Please Answer 2007

Chapter 68 A Turbulent Transaction

With the orderly regular season after game, the time is gradually approaching 2008.

As of the end of December 2007, the Warriors had a poor record and only won half of the games. In the West, this record only ranked ninth in the East. Entering the playoffs seems to be a big problem for the Warriors.

However, the irritable Li Zhi had no intention of caring about the record. He just trained desperately and wanted to enhance his strength.

He believed he was going to be a star, but the butterfly effect caught him off guard, possessed the knack of a prophet, but at some point the future was different.

When Li Zhi retreated for training, the NBA Christmas game started.

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The confrontation between the Little Emperor and the Flash became a foil, and everyone was paying attention to the battle between the Suns and the Lakers.

For Kobe in the 2007 Christmas War, the only theme was revenge. Kobe's scoring ability was second to none in the league, and he won the title of scoring champion for two consecutive years.The Phoenix Suns are the most gorgeous offensive team in the league. The Suns swept the Lakers out of the first round of the playoffs for two consecutive years in 06 and 07.

The league has used the "OK War" to attract attention in the previous three consecutive Christmas games, and the fans are tired.The league immediately chose Nash as Kobe's opponent in the Christmas game. Nash had just won two MVP titles in 05 and 06.

The Lakers and Suns have also been in a deadly battle in the playoffs for two consecutive years, which has become a new hot spot.

The hatred between the two sides was buried in the playoffs of 06 and 07. In the 05-06 playoffs, the Lakers led 3-1 and were reversed by the Suns. In the fourth game, Kobe completed a double lore.

06-07赛季科比场均31.6分蝉联得分王桂冠，但在季后赛首轮中再次被太阳队4-1横扫出局，科比面对拉贾-贝尔野蛮防守系列赛砍下32.8分，而两队在今年圣诞大战中相遇。

The Lakers have Kobe Bryant, the player with the most terrifying personal scoring ability in the league, and the Suns hold high the banner of the most gorgeous offense, which created the Christmas war Lakers VS Suns.

In this game, the two teams did not live up to the league's arrangements and played a hearty offensive battle. The Lakers defeated the Suns 122-115, making the Christmas game very enjoyable.

科比依旧孤军奋战，全场比赛20投12中狂砍下38分7次助攻和5个篮板，这次飞侠靠一己之力帮湖人取得胜利，38分也是科比圣诞大战中个人第二高分。

In the Christmas game, Kobe was omnipotent. The Panman in his peak state showed perfect scoring skills, received a pass from Odom to complete a beautiful alley-oop dunk, and made many pull-up three-point jumpers, pull-up jumpers, fadeaway jumpers, breakthrough dunks...Kobe's comprehensive performance made the Suns eclipsed.

Yes, one man is omnipotent and the other team is overshadowed.

Li Zhi asked himself in his heart, can I do it too, and turn the tide on my own?

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In the first month of 2008, the Warriors only won 14 of their 8 games. The media concluded that they missed the playoffs.

Li Zhi still firmly occupies the first place in the rookie rankings, and Durant is chasing after him. The media is not optimistic about the Warriors' season, but they praise Li Zhi in various ways.

The strongest rookie after James, the league's preparatory superstar.

At the end of January, almost half of the half season has passed, the big deal of the turbulent league has finally started, and the NBA teams have begun the final arms race.

On February 2008, 2, the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies completed the transaction.The Lakers traded Kwame Brown, Javaris Corittenton, Aaron McGee, the rights to Marc Gasol, two future draft picks and some cash for Pau Gasol and a future second-round pick

Barkley cursed on the live broadcast: "This is robbery!"

Popovich angrily stated that a trade arbitration committee will be established in the future, composed of the head coaches of each team, so as to prevent similar "dispatch" type transactions from happening.

Many people who don't pay attention to the Grizzlies don't know how strong Gasol is at this time?Just ask Camby in the matchup, just ask Duncan.

On February 2008, 2, the Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns completed the transaction.The Suns traded Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks for Shaquille O'Neal.

This is a heavyweight deal. For a team that has been unable to make a breakthrough in the playoffs for many years, the management finally couldn't bear it.

The Suns' so-called "seven seconds or less" offensive style bid farewell to fans after the deal was completed.The small ball style is good-looking, but it can't beat the Spurs' Stone Buddha, or even the Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki.

The Lakers' Bynum is already a worry, and Gasol came again, which undoubtedly gave the Suns management an ultimatum.

The turmoil has not yet ended, and on the eve of the All-Star Game, the transaction came again.

The Kings and Eagles complete the deal.The Hawks sent Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Sheldon Williams, Lorenzen Wright and a second-round pick to Mike Bibby.

As the last remaining memory of that Kings team back then, Bibby was also traded.

The Hawks wanted a point guard to take off Joe Johnson's ball-handling pressure, while the Kings wanted to get as much of his contract as possible through a trade to completely rebuild.After the trade, Bibby used his performance to tell those who doubted himself that the former "white devil" was still terrifying.

This deal made Andy Miller very proud, and he called Rich Deser's own foresight.

Li Zhi smiled helplessly, how much he wanted to tell Miller that I am the prophet.

Under the stimulation of the Lakers, the Spurs had to make an expansion, and the San Antonio Spurs and the Seattle SuperSonics completed the transaction.The Spurs traded Brent Barry, Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round pick to Kurt Thomas.

The manager of the Supersonics is Sam Presti, who was born in the "Spurs", so such a trade is just right for smooth flow.

The Sonics got their contract and a draft pick, while the Spurs got an insider like Thomas, ready for the high-intensity confrontation in the playoffs.

It is worth mentioning that after this deal, the Sonics waived Barry, and Barry was able to return to the Spurs.

This also attracted countless fans to abuse the Spurs.

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Closer to home, there is turmoil inside and outside the alliance, and Li Zhi's life will continue.

The Warriors ushered in the last battle before the All-Star Game and played against the Sonics again.

Oracle Center, the final battle before the All-Star Game is underway.

On the court, the Supersonics, who entered the palace for the second time, performed strongly, and they were hard to beat the Warriors.

Durant is in high spirits and frequently attacks with the ball. After half a season of training, Durant has obviously matured a lot.

After holding the ball, Durant did not hold the ball to make a pull, but chose to raid the inside.

Seeing Durant's choice, Li Zhi smiled inwardly. In the first few balls Durant faced Li Zhi's singles, they all smashed out of the basket under Li Zhi's interference. At this time, he was obviously irritable and chose to break through.

This move fell right into Li Zhi's trap. Li Zhi's physical fitness is now much stronger than Durant's. Durant pushed twice, and suddenly his face turned red. He found that he could not break through Li Zhi.

"Don't think too much, you can't."

Li Zhi said with a smile on his face, this expression was a kind of mockery in Durant's eyes.

Strong cast!

Li Zhi didn't block the shot, and by looking at the arc, he knew that he would definitely not be able to get in.

Sure enough, the basketball hit the basket and Bitrins grabbed the rebound and handed it to Li Zhi.

The Warriors left Monta Ellis and Li Zhi on the court, and Li Zhi was the core of Nelson's tactics.

Li Zhi made a surprise attack with the ball, hit the ball outside the three-point line, and then quickly ran back and made an air cut.

The inside line of the Sonics is Nick Collison. Nick Collison has a tough playing style, but he also has the common problems of white American inside lines: average bounce and slow movement.

But Bitrins was no different, he blocked Collison, and then passed the ball back to Li Zhi.

Li Zhi, who made an air cut, jumped up and scored a dunk.

For the Sonics, Durant is still attacking with the ball. Tonight is a contest between him and Li Zhi. The coach agrees, and the media is also willing to see such a scene.

"You won't guard me this time!" Durant said with a wide eye.

"Try it, do you still shoot a jumper this time?" Li Zhi said lightly, "Oh, no, you should be able to break through. After all, you didn't make a jumper under my defense."

Durant was depressed, this guy.

Durant snorted coldly, and with the help of Michael Grabel's pick-and-roll, he passed Li Zhi smoothly, and then made a mid-range shot.

Oracle Arena was booed, Durant was persuaded, and he called the pick-and-roll.

Li Zhi spread his hands at the fans, this scene made Durant even more depressed, he couldn't figure out how this guy's defense became so good after a few days.

Li Zhi thought: "If I tell him that I released the water before, I don't know if he will die of anger."

Durant didn't die of anger, but Durant was replaced by the coach under boos all over the sky.

Seeing this, Monta Ellis nodded to Li Zhi, and said, "It's amazing, I beat him down."

Li Zhi smiled, he didn't think he beat Durant down, but he didn't know what Durant was thinking.

With 6 minutes left in the third quarter, Li Zhi finished the third quarter. By the end of the third quarter, he had already scored 24 points, while Durant had only 15 points.

At this time, the Warriors had already led by 20 points. In the fourth quarter, the old coach Mingjin retreated and replaced him with a substitute.

However, what Li Zhi was speechless was that Durant actually played again in the fourth season.

Facing a group of substitutes, Durant made sudden shots and scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, which was more than the sum of the previous three quarters. He scored 30 points in the game.

However, the Warriors finally won the victory. The same bad team, the Supersonics are obviously worse than the Warriors.

"Tsk tsk tsk!"

After the game ended, Li Zhi shook his head at Durant again and again, "I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!"

Durant raised his head and said: "This is basketball, and being able to score is everything."

Li Zhi was speechless, how could there be such a person in the world, who clearly avoided fighting, but opened his eyes and spoke nonsense.

However, Li Zhi understands Durant's approach. In order to be the best rookie, Durant must score points.

Half a season passed in a blink of an eye, and Li Zhi felt deeply moved when he saw the scattered fans.

A few months ago, I was still a nobody in the domestic low-level leagues, but now I have made a name for myself in the NBA.

Although he didn't make it to the All-Stars, Li Zhi was selected for the Rookie Challenge and the Slam Dunk Contest.

There are many Warriors participating in the All-Star Game. Jamal Crawford and Gary Neri also participated in the three-point contest. Baron Davis unfortunately lost the All-Star Game.

Baron Davis made Li Zhi sound like Lillard, but the top point guard with superior strength has lost the All-Star selection year after year, which doesn't seem fair.

The fans lamented that there are too many Western stars.

Iverson, Kobe, Paul, Nash, Deron, Roy, Baron Davis and so on.

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The owner of the Warriors, who has always been stingy, said that whoever performs well in the All-Star Game will give a big red envelope of 200 million yuan.

200 million!
The Warriors team suspected that the stingy boss was crazy.

Of course, Chris Cohan is not crazy, and he is very shrewd. The Warriors have a poor record and their income does not seem to be very impressive. Chris Cohan, who is now in financial crisis, is already considering selling the team. Before selling, he must give it proper exposure.

Not everyone has a maximum salary, except for Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson, the highest in the team is Monta Ellis at 800 million.

Li Zhi signed a 2+1+1 contract, 1500 million for four years, and the third and fourth years are team options.

After thinking about several classic dunks in his previous life, with Li Zhi's current Super Saiyan physique and dunking blood, there are many moves for him to choose from.

Except for the three thousand and six Baidu dunks, Li Zhi can do almost all the classic dunk moves in his previous life.

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