Starting with 2006

Chapter 463 Arms Race!

James' Cavaliers are eager to try, to overthrow the Celtics and Bobcats, and become the new overlord of the East, and the new Magic is also not to be outdone, they are one of the best teams in the league, and also the best team in the league, Therefore, judging from the record of last season and the changes in the offseason, the pattern of the Eastern Conference in the new season should not change much. Basically, these four teams occupy the top four.

The competition for the last four places may be relatively difficult to guess. The Heat should have a position, and the Bulls also have hope. The Pistons, which have lost most of their main players, are led by Hamilton and Iverson, who changed clubs with Billups. Should be able to have a seat, right?

The situation in the Eastern Conference seems obvious, but there are too many variables. Before the end of the regular season, no one dares to say that this must be a fixed number. After all, there are so many superstars here.

As for the Western Conference, needless to say, the Western Conference last season was really a riot of demons. It has attracted the attention of all fans around the world since the first round. At that time, the Rockets reversed the defending champion Suns. The Spurs' contest between old and new has a legendary epic-level lore. The combination of Yao Ming and McGrady has shown its own dazzling light in the playoffs, and no one will doubt this combination anymore.

And now, with the further escalation of the arms race among the major teams, there is no doubt that the Western Conference in the new season will be more lively and cruel. Some people know that this is a wait and see, and intend to see how the team starts.

You don’t need to think about it to know that until the All-Star trade door is closed, the major teams will not make any big moves, and the real good show will be played after the All-Star is over, whether it is the Lakers’ eager reinforcements or the Suns. Planning to make changes to the existing lineup, not to mention the Rockets who also need to change, and the Hornets who also lack core competitiveness, they all need to change!
The Yao-Mc combination showed extremely strong dominance in the last playoffs. What they need now are those tough and capable role players who can help the Rockets surpass the Lakers and reach the finals. The current Rockets lineup It seems good, but this is not a strong group. They are always habitually sluggish in the playoffs, and they have made the Rockets management and Rockets fans feel desperate. They want to take advantage of the peak state of Tracy McGrady and Dayao Impact a championship!
So they have been recruiting, but now it seems that recruitment is almost hopeless, so there is only one way, trade!

They are also waiting, and the Hornets are also waiting. Although it is unnecessary and impossible for them to make major changes, after all, their overall framework will not change. The combination of Paul, West and Chandler is The trio they have determined is their future direction of efforts, but some corner and corner repairs are still necessary.

And they are like those waiting on Mount Tai, they can pick up the leaks, there is no need to fight those hungry wolves, it is too tiring, and the salary of the Hornets is very good now, Paul is still in the rookie contract At that time, they completely controlled their salary below the salary cap, so they had no need to recruit another giant, and then they would have to pay luxury taxes for it.

It is difficult for them to win the championship, so the boss of the Hornets is not willing, and he will lose money because of this.

Although Paul has some opinions on this, they don't care too much. After all, Paul is young, and they have time to wait. When they can train some high-quality role players, they will make money!
"So, you want me to call Ron?"

Gao Tian looked at Rod Higgins in front of him speechlessly. He knew what Rod Higgins meant. Didn't he just think that the Bobcats players are too young now, and they seem to lack a lot of vigor? They need someone who can calm down Players who can live in the scene are on the court, so that they can be more tough!

If Artesto's character is put aside, Gao Tian thinks that Artesto is really suitable for the current Bobcats. He can be Gao Tian's substitute, and as the leader of the locker room, he can become the most ruthless Bobcats. That one, this will make the Bobcats more iron-blooded, and Artest's defense and shooting are also what the Bobcats need.

But, Gao Tian really doesn't like Artest's character. He is too capable of causing trouble. Although Artest is a good puzzle, it is also for some teams with a reasonable lineup. If the current Bobcats recruit a Artest, so it's hard to say whether it is good or bad for the Bobcats. After all, the chemistry of the Bobcats is actually very good now.

They don't need such a guy who will only bring huge uncertainty to the team. This is Gao Tian's true thought, but seeing Rod Higgins with a pleading look in his eyes, Gao Tian softened his heart. Rod Higgins urgently needs some results to prove himself, Jordan's ambitions are getting bigger and bigger, and he is not very satisfied with Rod Higgins recently.

Maybe the Bobcats will change to a more capable and obedient general manager?
This is not impossible, so now Rod Higgins is a little panicked. You must know that the position of general manager of the Bobcats is a sweet potato. For people who are not very good and have average connections, Jordan made him the general manager at the beginning because he was a very obedient general manager, but this obedient general manager is not enough now.

Gao Tian looked at Rod Higgins, who had some anxious eyes, and he sighed in his heart. In fact, he really liked Rod Higgins. In the tense atmosphere, his position is indeed a bit precarious.

Gao Tian didn't know what Jordan meant. Is it to urge the Bobcats' management to work hard or to clean up?
But no matter what, he knew that he couldn't refuse Rod Higgins's suggestion, so he said to Rod Higgins who was waiting anxiously: "Then you call him, if he has this intention, I will talk to him personally. .”

Rod Higgins breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. Although Gao Tian didn't want to take the initiative to call Artesto, he knew that this was Gao Tian's bottom line. As long as he could call Artesto Then he is confident that he can bring Artesto to Charlotte to consolidate his own position.

Some helplessly touched his nose and looked at Rod Higgins who was very happy to leave. He didn't know why he had a very bad feeling. Could it be because he wanted to recruit which one would only bring uncertainty to the Bobcats? Artesto?
(End of this chapter)