Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 350 The Era of All Heroes Rising Together

On the Players Forum, Durant announced his final decision in an article titled "A New Chapter in My Life."

The entire league was in an uproar, and doubts about Durant were overwhelming all of a sudden. Everyone couldn't figure out why he left the Thunder.

I can't beat you, so join you?

Only the Warriors made a fortune silently. Whether it was the coach or the players, in interviews on various occasions, they all said it lightly, as if what they signed for 2500 million was just a role player.

Under the new live broadcast system, the team's salary cap has risen sharply, and 2500 million is the price of a quasi-All-Star. It is unimaginable that the Warriors, who have just created a record of 73 wins, can sign Durant.

Durant himself said: Bless me, I chose the most difficult path.

Other team general managers: Huh?Do something?
When Durant joined the Warriors, the media unanimously extended their shots to Oklahoma City, and they wanted to dig out the reason from there.

Westbrook remained silent about this, no matter what the reporter said, Westbrook would not speak.

It was Adams who expressed extreme shock.

"I'll never forget that night, Green just kicked me in the crotch, and brother Kevin Durant said, 'Don't be impulsive, I'll meet them', but I haven't seen him since that day."

Poor Adams, Yuan Qingshan was reading the news, and couldn't help but think of Adams' happy expression when he followed Durant and Westbrook around the Warriors' Oracle Stadium in Game [-] of the Western Conference Finals.

He trusted Durant so much, and now Durant is gone.

The Thunder gave up Harden for 400 million a few years ago, which was condemned by the entire league at that time.

But this time when Durant was let go, Detonator became the object of sympathy from all over the world. How can people not feel chilling when the hard-earned core just ran away like this.

Yuan Qingshan was shocked, and Westbrook's expression after being hit suddenly appeared in his mind.

He didn't care whether he was popular or not, he picked up the phone and called Westbrook directly.

Westbrook was surprised at first, and then chatted ramblingly. They didn't talk about the word Durant the whole time, they just talked about some things.

Although Westbrook didn't admit it, he was very moved in his heart. He didn't expect that the rookie of the Lakers who he disliked the most would call to comfort him.

Ordinary people face this kind of thing, and usually say the last sentence in a lonely way: life must go on.

But Westbrook said to Yuan Qingshan: Go to his new chapter, go to his difficult choice!

After Durant left, the Thunder began to be active in the free agent market.

No, to be more precise, he entered a state of madness.

Yuan Qingshan guessed that Wei Shao would point the barrel at the Thunderbolt management every day, forcing them to strengthen. He must have a lot of energy in his heart, and he must have a better life than her after breaking up with his girlfriend.

Fortunately, they had a stroke of genius in the summer. They selected Ingram, Durant left, and Durant Jr. joined in with a rookie contract, which can be a top three.

Counting the Thunder, there is still a lot of room. After Ibaka leaves, only Adams and Kanter are left on the inside. Adams is growing up, and Kanter is somewhat flashy, so they aimed at the inside.

Detonator first offered Drummond of the Pistons with a maximum salary. As a result, the Pistons matched immediately without saying a word. Drummond was also happy to renew his contract with his home team.

Then they offered the Hawks' Horford a maximum salary, but Horford suddenly announced that he would join the Celtics.

ESPN front page: "Danny Ainge is dispatched, hurry up and cover your chips!"

After seeing the news, the general manager of the Suns, Brook, cursed why an old fox like Angie always succeeds.

Brook followed Angie's lead in this year's draft. Not only did he help the Celtics choose Jaylen Brown, but he also took his own draft pick in vain.

Brook realized this at the end of the draft, but unfortunately it was too late, and his reputation as a fool was settled.

The Thunder had no choice but to sign two tens of millions of players, Jordan Clarkson and Marvin Williams, to temporarily strengthen the bench.

Westbrook can only temporarily accept this result. In fact, none of the three signings is his favorite style. He likes the kind of stocky players, and these three are a bit floating.

Unlike the thunderous actions of the Thunder, the Celtics belong to the kind of stealthy reinforcements.

They signed Horford with a maximum salary, adding another All-Star to the already large lineup.

When people thought that the Celtics' action was over, Angie quietly dispatched again.

The Celtics put Thomas Jr. on the shelf. From a rational point of view, this approach is correct.

As the media said, Thomas Jr.'s weakness is very obvious, but it is well hidden by Coach Stevens. With a different coach and a different system, he might really become a black hole for the team.

But to say a thousand things and ten thousand, it is still difficult for Celtics fans to accept Thomas Jr.'s departure subjectively. After all, Thomas Jr. is too inspirational. He has inspired countless Celtics fans.

After the news was released, some teams really had their eye on Thomas Jr., and these teams had the same records, and it was basically hopeless to win the championship, so they only hoped to use their stars to make some gimmicks to sell tickets.

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of them. They extended McConley's contract for four years, and then traded him for Thomas Jr. and other additions.

The honest and loyal Conley is depressed. He has dedicated ten years in Memphis, but he is not as popular as a so-called king of the fourth quarter with a height of 175 cm.

In fact, the management has long wanted to change the team's blood. Memphis fans have had enough of the tepid and dull game rhythm of the Grizzlies over the years. Whether it is winning or losing, it looks extremely boring.

Fans blamed it on the team's commander, Mike Conley, who played too well and couldn't mobilize the enthusiasm of the fans.

So when the passionate little Thomas arrived in Memphis, the first thing he saw was pulling a banner to welcome his local fans.

The disappointment in Thomas' heart was swept away, and he stayed at the airport for nearly an hour, interacting passionately with fans from all walks of life.

On the other hand, Conley flew to Boston in a low-key manner. Angie did not prepare any warm welcome ceremony. He just introduced Conley and Horford to everyone at the team's temporary meeting, and then left first.

Because Danny Ainge's summer isn't over yet.

Conley is a pass-first point guard, and such a guard is invaluable in the eyes of teams that have many scorers but have been unable to improve their results.

The Celtics have Bradley, Crowder, Smart, Jaylen Brown, plus new aids Horford and Conley. These people are all unpretentious but tenacious players, and the Celtics suddenly have the shadow of iron and blood again.

(End of this chapter)