NBA Building Cardinals

Chapter 242 Veteran Star Divac (810)

"By the way, I thought of one thing. Due to Kobe's injury this season, the Lakers have completely withdrawn from the playoffs."

"And during the offseason, they used the veteran's basic salary contract to sign the former Kings center Divac. They originally thought that they could help Kobe make the playoffs."

"As a result, due to injuries and old age, the defensive end was a little slow. This season, he only played 15 games in total."

"Because they only signed a one-year contract, the Lakers are currently seeking a third-party buyout, that is, paying him a buyout salary to reach a contract."

"I know that you prefer big players with excellent passing ability, so this time I also want to ask your thoughts. If it can help the team's impact on the playoffs, then sign him."

"Rui, you know that until now, spending more money and spending less money has become unimportant. The team's current goal is to hit the playoffs."

"So don't blame me for putting too much pressure on you, because not only you, but even I are under a lot of pressure."

In front of Liu Rui, Smith did not continue to show strength.

At this stage, the purpose of both is to make the Bobcats better and better.

So Smith unreservedly shared all the information he knew with Liu Rui, and wanted to ask for his opinion

After all, it is he, Liu Rui, who will lead the team to play in the next game.

"Divac..."

Liu Rui frowned, but couldn't help but smoked the cigarette on the table, talking to himself without knowing what he was thinking.

For Divac, Liu Rui is simply too familiar, after all, this is the man who once changed Kobe.

Moreover, the Kings back then were able to become a gorgeous offensive Western powerhouse. As the main center, Divac definitely contributed.

The inside combination formed by him and Webber may not be the best offensively in the entire league at that time, but it is absolutely unmatched in the entire history in terms of supporting the ball.

In the previous life, Divac was also abandoned by the Lakers this season due to injuries and aging.

So after the end of this season, I chose to retire.

Although the Lakers have released the news, so far, no team is interested in signing Divac.

It is because the current Divac has made a great contribution in addition to his passing support ability. Whether it is the low position on the offensive end or the defensive footsteps, it has become his defect.

At present, for these teams competing for the playoffs, each team's quota is full. If you want to sign a player, you must first lay off a player.

Apparently, no one thought Divac would be worth paying him while cutting a player.

The reason why he was really abandoned, apart from frequent injuries, has been in a state of recuperation.

In fact, the performance on the offensive end is still secondary.

After all, when the name Divac is mentioned, the word that comes to mind the most is the inside support center.

As of this season, perhaps in the history of the NBA, there is only the old Sabonis who has a stronger coping ability than Divac.

Even Olajuwon, who is very comprehensive, is definitely not Divac's opponent in terms of supporting the ball alone.

"If possible, it would be good to sign him, although his contribution on the court is already very limited, and on the defensive end, facing a center with excellent footwork, he will still become a loophole."

"But I need his experience, because the Bobcats, as you know very well, are a team with mostly young players at the moment."

"If you want to hit the playoffs, I'm afraid that at the end of the season, the young players will lose their composure, so in the locker room and in terms of experience, someone really needs to teach them."

"It's okay to say that on the outside, at least there is Steve Smith, but after Brezek left on the inside, the remaining players are basically all brats."

"Especially Okafor, who is currently being developed by me in the direction of supporting the center forward, so even if Divac comes and doesn't have much playing time, at least he can make some contributions to the team off the court."

Frowning, Liu Rui thought carefully for a long time, and finally told Smith his thoughts.

At present, these playoff teams in the league can be regarded as veteran powerhouses.

Due to the strong rise of the Bobcats this season, many people have begun to forget that it is just a team that was just established in 04.

For this team, the most lacking thing at present is talent, but the most lacking thing is experience.

So in the eyes of others, Divac, who may be a bit cumbersome, is not worth the team cutting off a spot to sign him specifically.

But in Liu Rui's view, this signing is still very worthwhile.

Divac's coping ability is absolutely top-notch among historical centers.

Unless you can find the old Sabonis, there is really no more suitable candidate than Divac.

In his previous life, Divac was also selected into the World Sportsmen Charity Hall of Fame, because he was very good both in character and temper.

So there is absolutely no problem with imparting experience to the Bobcats' young players.

Because long ago, he had been very sure of his thoughts, that is, after the end of this season, he would announce his complete retirement.

After all, two scarred knees are no longer enough to support him in the NBA arena, and he has been carrying out such a high-intensity confrontation.

Even though his experience and golf quotient are already top-notch among centers, this still cannot make up for his aging body.

this is the truth……

"Okay, I understand. I will contact the Lakers in a while. I believe that Divac will be able to return to the team in a short time."

"I can help you with all the things I have done so far, and I really can only rely on you next."

Smith also rubbed his brows. After all, the team has always been brand new, and there are already many problems that need to be improved.

So the first year will of course be tiring.

Fortunately, after the whole season, apart from worrying about whether the current team can make the playoffs, it can be said to be very smooth.

"By the way, Rui, if you want to sign Divac, you must cut another player. Who do you need to cut from the team?"

Of course, Smith has no problem negotiating a deal, but if he wants to sign Divac, he must first lay off a player to make room for him.

This matter, of course, still requires the consent of the head coach.

As the season has come to this stage, Liu Rui must know better than anyone who needs to play for him.

"Hart, he's already in a contract year, and he really doesn't have much role in my system. It would be the best choice to lay off him."

Without much thought or hesitation, Liu Rui gave the answer directly.

Except for Hart, the other players in the team have contributed more or less to the team...

(End of this chapter)