God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 167 Target Lock
Brown sat behind the desk, looked at the folders on the table, and looked at Chang Wei who was sitting calmly opposite him, and finally couldn't help asking: "Chang, I can understand why Mutombo should be supplemented." Yes, after all, our team is not high enough inside, and Allen also needs a teammate who can protect the rim, but what do you mean by writing Grant Hill's name?"

Chang Wei asked back: "Do you think there is something wrong with this candidate? Or does it not meet your tactical requirements?"

Brown shook his head and said: "No, in fact, I admire Grant, but first of all, I think the Pistons will not let him go easily, and secondly, we can't give him such a big contract. You know that last season Hill averaged A top small forward with 25.8 points, even if he is determined to leave the Pistons, it will be difficult for Philadelphia to enter his consideration."

"Hmm... I received a rumor that Hill is indeed planning to leave the Pistons this summer, and his intended team is the Magic," Chang Wei rubbed his chin and said with a smile, "But it seems that the Pistons don't want to make a fool of themselves. "

Chang Wei's words were like a thunderclap on the ground, which shocked Brown directly. After a while, he said, "Where did you get the news? Is the source reliable? If the credibility is high, we may not be able to Arm wrestling with Magic."

Seeing Brown's excited face, Chang Wei felt a little guilty. He knew that the cost of magic in his previous life was relatively low, and it was just Atkins and Ben Wallace.Although Daben has played out last season, he can contribute 81 points and 4.8 rebounds in the 8.2 regular season games he started for the Magic, but it is far from reaching the level he will play in the Pistons in the future.Not to mention Atkins, a pure substitute who averaged 9.5 points and 3.7 assists per game, the value of this chip is not very great.

However, the low cost of the opponent does not necessarily mean that the 76ers need to pay a small price. Hill himself is inclined to join the Magic, but the Pistons hope to get some players as compensation.Even if Hill didn't lead the Pistons to play well, the relationship between him and the team is still very good, and the team will fully consider his personal wishes.

But Chang Wei suddenly thought of one thing. It seems that Hill became a glass man from next season, and he also let the high salary offered by the Magic be in vain.However, it is not suitable to explain this kind of thing to Brown now. It is better to wait until after the accident to find out, otherwise Chang Wei feels that he will be thrown into a mental hospital every minute.

He hurriedly said: "If we can't get Hill, we can try to get the King's Peja Stojakovic. I heard Sean say that the team has the intention of righting him, so Peja obviously can only Going to be a substitute, it shouldn't be a big problem to start at this time, if we get Peja, we can have a stable scoring point outside the three-point line."

Brown is still immersed in the wonderful fantasy of possibly getting Hill. Although he has heard of Chang Wei's backup candidate, in Chang Wei's view, he must try to get Hill first, and then consider Peja if it doesn't work. .There is no way, Hill is so awesome as "Jordan's successor", and Chang Wei has no objection to this. It would be even better if he could really get Hill.

As for whether Mutombo can be obtained, that is a matter for the management, and Chang Wei has fulfilled his responsibility.And it seems that Brown is quite satisfied with the "African Mountain". With his support, the management should be more active in asking the Eagles for prices.Thinking of this, Chang Wei said to Brown again: "Coach, I think it is better for the management to finalize the Mutombo deal as soon as possible, so that we can calmly add role players and benches without panic."

Brown put down the folder in his hand, nodded and said: "Your suggestion is very good. I will ask the management to ask the price of Mutombo as soon as possible. If I can bring him to Philadelphia, I have no doubts about the team's record next season." I feel more confident."

During the whole process, Brown didn't mention Chang Wei to recruit players at all. At first, Chang Wei was a little confused, thinking that Popovich didn't explain his situation clearly, but soon he found out that he had a big own goal. .Whether it is Hill, Peja or Mutombo, they are not free agents now, so naturally they have not recruited. Whenever they want to recruit free agents, Brown should still think of himself, so that they can give less money. A salary!

When Chang Wei was about to say goodbye and leave, Brown asked again: "Chang, you should have read all the player information I gave you. In your opinion, are there any players who are not strong enough to give up?"

Chang Wei shook his head and said: "I'm sorry, coach, I don't have any player who can give up. Even if their strength is not good enough, I will still try my best to help them become stronger. So you don't need to consider my opinion. Just start with your system, see which players don't fit and trade them, and that's it."

Brown took a deep look at him, and muttered, "It's the first time I've seen such an arrogant little guy like you after so many years of coaching. There is nothing you can't give up... Hehe, I'm really looking forward to the training camp next season." !"

Chang Wei didn't hear what the coach said clearly, he planned to go back and continue searching to see what players the team could bring in, so he left Brown's office in a hurry.After Chang Wei closed the door, Brown picked up the file folder that was casually placed on the table and looked at it carefully, thinking about what price the team could pay for these players.

In Brown's view, in order to win the O'Brien Cup, there are no players that cannot be discarded. As long as the team can go further, those who should be sacrificed must also be sacrificed.In fact, this is his consistent style. In his previous life, Milicic, the second place in the 2003 class, was abruptly used by Brown. He doesn't like to train young people, and prefers to use veterans who have been playing for a long time.

Before the time travel, Chang Wei saw fans discussing a question on the Internet more than once. If Milicic hadn't played under Brown, would he have achieved higher achievements as the second place in the "03 Golden Generation"?There is no answer to this question, because there are no ifs in anything, but it is an indisputable fact that Milicic averaged only more than five minutes per game in the three seasons of the Pistons. His talent and passion were worn out.

So this is why Chang Wei did not recommend young people to Brown. Otherwise, there are many people who can choose the small forward position, such as Artest, Szczerbiak, Maggette and Marion, etc. Has enough strength to become the 76ers' starting small forward.But looking at Brown's employment habits, Chang Wei still thinks it would be good to recommend Hill and Peja to him.

(End of this chapter)