I stole James

Chapter 174

James remembers seeing an article in his previous life about the return of the "Black Bear" Randolph's prodigal son, from a team cancer to a team leader.

The article mentioned that the fundamental reason why Randolph has made such a big change is that he was respected by the Grizzlies.Randolph said: "When I was traded to the Knicks and Clippers, I didn't even see the team owner, but when I went to Memphis for the first time, I saw Heisley as soon as I got off the plane ( Grizzlies owner) was waiting for me over there, and at that moment, I felt like I had never felt before, and I knew this was going to be a new beginning and I would give everything for it."

This is a man who craves respect and approval.

This is a man who has been struggling in a chaotic environment and longs to be welcomed.

This is not a person with very complicated thoughts, unlike Boozer, who can smile on his face, but his abacus is crackling in his heart.

As soon as the transaction happened, James opened his arms to Randolph, giving his enthusiasm and welcome.

This naturally moved Randolph.

It took the first step for the two to run in and produce a good chemical reaction.

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Boozer's trade gave the Cavaliers a first-round pick with the 23rd pick.

Before the Ricky Davis trade, the Cavaliers also got a first-round pick and a second-round pick from the Celtics.

Coupled with the Cavaliers' own first-round pick, the Cavaliers have three first-round picks this year.

But the position is a bit late, their own first-round pick is the 19th pick in the first round, but the Celtics' pick is a bit higher, because the Celtics failed to make it to the playoffs Game, this pick is the 13th pick in the first round.

For the Cavaliers, they can use these draft picks to make a good fuss and strengthen the team's strength.

However, the strength of this year's rookies is not as good as last year's. Several of last year's rookies have already emerged, and they have assumed the leadership positions of the team's core in their respective teams.

In the rankings of major draft predictions, the top positions are Emeka Okafor, Dwight Howard, Ben Gordon, Sean Livingston, and Devin Harris.

Among them, Okafor is the most optimistic about becoming the No. [-] pick. In the draft report of the scouts, he is believed to have the same muscles and body as Big Ben, and he can give opponents a suffocating defense. Offensive ability, has the technique of retreating and turning around to shoot in post-up singles.In the college league, he led Connecticut to win the NCAA championship and won the NCAA Final Four MOP award.

In addition, Sean Livingston, known as the "next magician", and powerful high school student Dwight Howard may also compete for the No. [-] pick position.

And Chris Paul, who announced his participation in the draft at the last moment, was not expected to break into the top five in the draft prediction simulation rankings, but he also entered the range of lottery picks.

Before the draft, there will be various predictions and news.

After all, during the time when the grass is growing, these news are quite able to catch the attention of fans.

Every year, media reporters and fans enjoy the predictions of No. [-], No. [-] and No. [-].

This year's No. [-] pick is in the hands of the Magic, the No. [-] pick belongs to the New Army Bobcats, and the No. [-] pick is in the hands of the Bulls.

Which rookie players these teams have tried out will usher in some discussion and attention.

The dynamics of some other teams with late picks in their hands are not so concerned, and they can act in a relatively low-key manner.

However, the Cavaliers don't seem to be very low-key. There is news that the Cavaliers are contacting the Bulls, trying to exchange two first-round picks in their hands and a future first-round pick from the Bulls.

The source of the news is conclusive, saying that the Cavaliers want to strengthen the guard line through the draft. After they have traded the old point guard McInnis, they want to add a strong man at the shooting guard position.

If they can reach a deal with the Bulls, they will use this pick to select Ben Gordon or Devin Harris, or Andre Iguodala.

All three players could improve the Cavaliers' shooting guard position.

Especially Ben Gordon, who has a very strong scoring ability. If he can join the Cavaliers, then he will form the core of the Cavaliers' future team with James and can take the team to a higher position.

However, this rumor was refuted by the Bulls within a few days. The Bulls said that they had no intention of trading the No. [-] pick in their hands.

Not long after this rumor was shattered, it was reported that the Cavaliers were in contact with the Eagles, saying that the Cavaliers wanted to exchange their two first-round picks for the sixth overall pick in the hands of the Eagles.

The reason is that the Cavaliers need to strengthen the shooting guard position, which is the weakest position in their starting lineup.

If they get the sixth overall pick, they may still select Iguodala, but Ben Gordon and Harris should not be selected. Both players may be selected in the top five. .

If Iguodala can't be selected, the Cavaliers may also choose JR-Smith to supplement their shooting guard position.

In short, no matter which draft rumors it is, no matter whether it is true or false, it is revealing that the Cavaliers are not satisfied with the draft picks in their hands, and are working hard to make deals.

And their trading chips are multiple draft picks in their hands, as well as some role players.

Now other teams in the league probably know that the Cavaliers can be traded except for James, who is the only non-sale item. As long as the bargaining chips provided by the trading party are suitable, the deal can be concluded quickly.

After all kinds of true and false trade rumors about the Cavaliers came out, finally a piece of real trade information broke out, and the Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors reached a deal.

The Cavaliers packaged and traded their 13th and 23rd picks in the first round to the Toronto Raptors, in exchange for the 8th pick in the first round from the Raptors.

As soon as the deal was concluded, many draft experts predicted that the Cavaliers would definitely win Iguodala or JR-Smith at the 8th pick, and these two players would be the players they needed.

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