NBA Building Cardinals

Chapter 44
In the current market, besides Carter, only the Kings are selling Webber, but Webber is old, and he is no longer the MVP candidate who led the Kings to almost overthrow the Lakers dynasty.

But a veteran with frequent injuries and in his 30s.

After an injury last season, Webber had to undergo minimally invasive surgery.

Weber, who has returned from injury, is even a little bit "blessed".

And the bounce, movement and agility are not as good as before.

Last season, the Kings defeated the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs and successfully advanced.

But in the Western Conference semifinals, they ran into the Timberwolves led by regular season MVP "Wolf King" Garnett.

And Garnett played very confidently in the face of the somewhat "old" Webber.

Facts have proved that Webber can't prevent Garnett at all. His knee makes his movement slow, and the defensive end is completely suppressed by Garnett.

Facing Webber, in the final seventh game, Garnett once again played an MVP-level performance, grabbing 21 rebounds and scoring 32 points.

On the other hand, Weber only scored 16 points, which is obviously not the level that a leading star should have, and missed the crucial last shot in the end.

This also led to the Timberwolves eliminating the Kings by only 83 points 80 to 3.

After the game, Kevin Garnett, who was beating his chest and roaring, and Webber, who was lying on the ground, formed a sharp contrast.

Smith can understand Liu Rui's desire to strengthen the team as soon as possible, but Smith will never agree to this way of squeezing the team's future potential.

And since Liu Rui asked for reinforcements, what's the point of finding a few marginal players when the team can't recruit stars? ?

So when Liu Rui mentioned that the team needs to change, Robert Johnson and Smith will not reply for a long time.

Although you have led the team to show sufficient competitiveness, when the team thinks that reinforcements cannot impact the championship, how can you overdraw the team's potential just because of a few words.

"No, no, Mr. Smith, you may not understand what I mean. First of all, in my opinion, the team really needs to change, otherwise it will be difficult to go further."

"But I didn't say which star to trade. I know the current situation of the team very well. Let's not say that we don't have the bargaining chips to trade stars. Even if we can trade, the stars who are willing to sell will have some problems."

"I don't like to intrigue with those old fritters who have been in the league for many years, and it is not difficult for me to choose who to trade this time, because they are all marginal players of each team."

"Not to mention the lack of playing time, the most important thing is that they are just dispensable second-round picks, and they really haven't shown enough talent to impress the team, so Mr. Smith, I don't think there is any pressure on the team to speak of these few deals."

Looking at Robert's old fox's contemplation and Smith's persuasion in front of him, Liu Rui really found it ridiculous.

What are you kidding?Are you thinking too highly of your team, or of me? ?

Still thinking that I want to trade stars, just like you, a Charlotte team that has just been established and hasn't played a regular season, you still want to get a star in your playing year?I didn't even dare to think about it...

"What?? A fringe player?? Still only a second-round pick? Rui, are you serious? Or did I hear it wrong??" The big boss Robert Johnson was still in deep thought, but he couldn't close his mouth in surprise when he heard Liu Rui's words.

This guy said it so seriously for reinforcement, and the sharpness he showed in the preseason did make him think seriously, but in the end, since this guy said that he only wanted marginal players from other teams? ?

And does it sound like a rookie, or a second-round pick? ?
Seeing that old guy Robert couldn't even close his mouth in surprise, Liu Rui felt secretly refreshed. This feeling of pretending to be invisible and strategizing, don't mention it, it's really cool! !

"Hehe, that's right, Mr. Robert, you heard me right, the trade partner I need is indeed this year's rookie, and it's only a second-round pick."

"Their life is not easy now. Even garbage time has to compete with others for playing time, so the team only needs to pay a very small price to get it done."

"Wait a minute, Rui, I'm a little confused now. Since they are just marginal people from other teams, what's the use of us coming here?? Or do you think the team can become stronger with just a few marginal people from them??"

"This... Rui, today doesn't seem to be April Fool's Day. If it's a joke, I think you've succeeded."

Don't say that Robert Johnson is getting more and more incomprehensible now, and even Smith is becoming more and more incomprehensible. What kind of medicine is sold in Liu Rui's gourd?

His analysis with such fanfare is so powerful, since he only needs to strengthen some marginalized people? ?And what he means is that these marginal talents will make the team stronger? ?
"Haha, Mr. Smith, I'm never joking. Yes, that's right. They are indeed just marginal players in each team."

"But Mr. Smith, let me ask you, did you pay attention to Wallace last season, and did you think that Kapono would have the performance he has today, or do you think Brezek will have such statistics and effects?"

Liu Rui kept tapping on the table with two fingers, smiling as if he had a plan in mind.

And the fact is true, he has already dug a hole, just waiting for these two foxes to jump in, Liu Rui knows that he can't let the team reinforce him with a single mouth.

But what if all you want is a few marginal people? ?And it just so happened that these few marginalized people had a counterattack under their own hands? ?

A lesson learned from the past is a lesson from the past. It may be that I am lucky once or twice, but if there are many such things, I will be able to completely grasp the right to speak in the future player changes.

This ability not only allows him to gain more voice, but also becomes one of the important means for him to gain a firm foothold in the league! !
Just imagine, if a head coach has the ability to turn fringe players and second-round picks into gold, at that time, even if he wants to keep a low profile, he may not allow it.

And this will also become an important part of leading the team to compete for the championship in the future, after all, everything changes.

Liu Rui knows that starting next season, the league will gradually reshuffle players' defensive actions, and the entire league will gradually enter the offensive era.

If you want to compete for the championship, the team must have at least two stars in the lineup, or a superstar leading a group of outstanding players.

But no matter what it is, the direction of the championship is inseparable from the joining of stars.

And the Pistons' national championship route that relies on integrity and defensive actions has never been staged in the league for the next 15 years...

(End of this chapter)