NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 404 The core of the national team

"Russell controlled the rhythm...Russell launched and pulled up decisively in the face of the flanking attack. Can the Celtics stop him?"

"It's a pass! It turned out to be a pass. No one could have predicted Russell's choice. Ray Allen's back run was just right, a layup worth a lot of money."

"Pierce was not soft at the critical moment. He broke through and caused Durant's foul... Two free throws were made, and the Celtics still have a chance."

"Stoudemire's beautiful dunk, he yelled directly at the basket after completing the dunk. He dared to pass the lob at such a critical time. This is Russell, who has led the assists for four consecutive times. This is the tacit understanding between the two."

"There is no time, Joe Johnson can only try a three-point shot... Unfortunately, he missed it."

"The Celtics used foul tactics, Russell's hands never shook, and he made two free throws."

"House's soaring three-point shot... missed, the game is over!"

"The Sun successfully defended their title and won four consecutive championships! They are the absolute kings of the new era!"

Although it was an away game, the Suns players couldn't help but celebrate wildly, especially those who hadn't won a championship yet.

Players like Ray Allen and Hill, who usually never bluff, couldn't help it at this time.

Speaking of which, it was the first time for the Suns to trade famous players and sign veterans, and they have caught up.

"We are the champions!" This sentence sounds touching every year.

Taking advantage of Phoenix, the fans have started to celebrate again, this is their festival.

Russell once again won the FMVP trophy, and many looked at him with shock and envy.

The Suns are still so strong after the change of lineup, how should I explain it.

In fact, Russell did not expect to be able to sweep the Celtics. He can only say that the times make heroes.

"I feel like I don't give other people a chance too much." With the experience of the previous few times, Russell is now very relaxed holding the trophy to speak, and even joked.

"However, this is the team effort and the support of the fans, so I will continue to be selfish and lead the Suns to perform miracles again and again. Love you all."

Because it was in Boston, the Suns didn't stay long, and soon returned to Phoenix to celebrate.

After Russell returned to Phoenix, he was called up by the national team.

The famous negotiation of the American Basketball Association confirmed Russell's status as the big brother of the national team.

After all, if they lose again, they will not be able to stand it anymore.

Although it is reasonable to say that the US team has a super strong lineup this time, they need insurance for consecutive losses in the past.

There is no doubt that Russell is the biggest insurance for the national team.

Russell handles the team's work a little bit, and then he will go to the national team to report on the joint training.

This summer, the Suns have some work to do to renew their contracts. Some players have to renew their contracts, and some players may not be able to stay.

They also have very little salary space now, and they are already officially configured as a strong team.

But what Russell has to deal with personally now is D'Antoni's problem.

D'Antoni's contract has expired, and there are many teams pursuing him, the most enthusiastic of which is the Knicks, who have offered the highest salary among coaches.

It is difficult for the Suns to get that number, and the price/performance ratio is not high, and D'Antoni and Russell also have some small tactical differences. He also hopes to prove himself to other teams.

If Russell insists on staying, D'Antoni will stay too.

But there is no need, there is no permanent feast in the world.

The two had a detailed talk together. The experience of the past few years allowed them to ignore their age and took over a profound friendship.

In fact, as far as friends are concerned, Russell also supports D'Antoni to go to the Knicks, and it is not shabby to earn dollars.

In fact, it's nothing for D'Antoni to leave, the two have long had a tacit understanding.

But in the end D'Antoni said with some embarrassment: "Can I take Amare away, I talked to him, this..."

D'Antoni also has his own thoughts. Going to a big city like the Knicks and becoming the leader of the team, Stoudemire is also very excited.

It's just that Russell gave him enough respect when he was injured and directly gave him a maximum salary. Stoudemire was a little embarrassed to face Russell.

But he also somewhat overestimated his importance in the team. Now the Suns do take the initiative to pick and roll Russell and Stoudemire, but it does not mean that they must play this tactic.

Stoudemire wanted to be the boss of the Knicks, and Russell was willing to do it.

After all, the team already has Gasol, and they can return to the traditional style of play that is truly both offensive and defensive.

While this buddy is still at his peak, Russell also thinks it's okay to go to the Knicks for a few years.

Of course it's not a free gift, the sun definitely needs enough in return.

After talking with D'Antoni, Russell had a detailed discussion with Stoudemire.

Stoudemire is still very embarrassed, but he really wants to try the taste of being the boss of the team.

Naturally, everyone was still very happy. In the minds of the two of them, Russell's label of a good person was upgraded once again.

When leaving, Stoudemire was clamoring that the two teams met in the finals, and he was in a very good mood.

Russell just smiled, God knows what D'Antoni will bring the Knicks into, but no matter what, it should be impossible to enter the finals.

Originally, the national team also called Stoudemire, but he had to prepare to make a big splash in the new team, and he had to take good care of his knees in summer, so he didn't respond to the call.

Russell intends to work hard for his Olympic gold medal. This time the US team has almost completed the transition from old to new, and the players are basically young people.

Maybe the only veteran is Kobe. Because of Russell's influence, there is no need to have a veteran at the No. [-] position this year, so Kidd can rest well in the summer.

Looking at the luxurious lineup of the national team, Russell felt that Xia Tian just went to Huaxia for vacation.

Russell also felt a little strange when he went to the training camp and saw all the guys he beat up.

Originally, in history, he just watched this group of people kill all directions in the live broadcast, but now he is the tactical core of this group of people.

At the same time as the training camp, Russell also remotely controlled the operation of the team.

For this team draft, he will not go to the scene, but he will also participate remotely. After all, this is his little pleasure.

In addition to their own picks in this draft, the Suns also have the first rounds from the SuperSonics and 76ers.

Although there are no superstars in this year, there are still many good players, and Russell is a bit confused.

But if Stoudemire wants to leave, the team must choose the inside line first.

Their highest pick is still the 76ers' No. 15 pick. Russell feels that the pick is a bit high. It doesn't matter if they choose a lower pick inside, or it can be higher.

Should you choose "Gao Yuanyuan" Hibbert?Or the five great Jon McGee, and the gangster Pekovic.

Russell thought about it and decided to take Ibaka first. After all, he is a man with strong capital, and it will not be too late to choose the fifth position as a substitute later.

(End of this chapter)