Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 206 Bright Future

For the selection of AMVP, winning in the West also avoided embarrassment. O'Neal, who performed poorly in the second half, scored the same 19 points as Magloire, tied for the highest in the East. If the usual award rules are followed, Magloire Ill is entitled to a piece of the pie.

In the West, Kobe scored 22 points, Duncan had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Ray Allen had 16 points, Garnett had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists, Yao Ming had 16 points and Francis had 12 points.

Jim felt that it was better to let the magician with a high affinity go out and talk to the officials of the awards, so as to give the host a face and have a happy ending.

However, the efficiency of the alliance is obviously very high. Jim is preparing to dial the number here, and the review results have come out there.

"So fast!"

"The 2004 Los Angeles All-Star Game Most Valuable Player winners are guard Kobe Bryant from the Los Angeles Lakers! and forward Kevin Garnett from the Los Angeles Lakers!"

Jim underestimated the extent to which the league would be a man. Although there were a lot of things secretly manipulating the game, the league was still happy to do this kind of open and honest thing. Back then, Karl Malone and Stockton, Duncan and O'Neal , and Elgin Baylor and Bob Pettit in ancient times have shared the honor of the All-Star MVP.

After the game, Jay-Z and others became popular instead, and were pulled by the players to take a group photo.

Dr. Buss sat in his usual position, with a view of almost the entire arena, and he was used to being in control of all situations.

The team is advancing towards the five consecutive championships, and the number of championships is about to match the Celtics. The solid foundation laid by him and Jerry West has been carried forward in the hands of Jim, and the team has always maintained a hunger for victory. , there is no one who is lying on the credit book just because he won the championship.

Looking at the dynasty belonging to the Lakers, Dr. Buss showed a satisfied smile.

Since Magic Johnson retired due to illness at the peak tail, the Lakers have experienced ups and downs in the 90s, handing over the stage to teams such as the Bulls, Rockets, and Jazz. Now, those lost glory have finally returned to the Zijin Army. In any case, the new millennium This Lakers team is the king's division that can leave a name in history.

After the All-Star break, there was no time off, and the regular season continued as usual. The Lakers were obviously disturbed by the aftereffects of the regular season. When they faced the Portland Trail Blazers in the rebuilding period at home, the wave went too far and eventually capsized , except for Kobe who scored 31 points in the air, the other starters felt cold and only scored 32 points in total.Malone continued to sit out because of knee soreness.

Blazers new aid Sherif Abdul-Rahim and self-proclaimed Kobe Terminator Ruben Patterson performed well. Both broke out on the bench and scored 37 points together. Double, multi-point blooming, the second place in the parallel imports, Stromile Swift, played the highlight of his career, received a ground pass from Damon Stoudemire, and the scene of violently smashing Ostertag was even more impressive. Named the first of the top ten goals of the day.

The Lakers lost 92 to 99 to the Trail Blazers, giving the Trail Blazers who are struggling to win a playoff spot a key victory, but let themselves be tied by the Timberwolves in record, only leading the Spurs by half a game.

The trade door is about to close, and Jim has also received calls from many team managers.

"David Wesley, P.J. Brown and Darrell Armstrong for Ron Artest and Dwyane Wade? Jeff, did I hear you right? This is your sincerity trade proposal? Plus a first-round pick? No, I don't need your first-round pick. I don't know where you heard the news that Karl Malone may be out for the season due to injury. Karl is healthy. Next You’re going to play in one game, but you should worry about Jamal Mashburn’s health.” Jim hung up on Hornets general manager Jeff Ball, and someone on the team leaked the wind, not just Karl · Malone's knees have potential injuries, and even David West has some problems with his calves. Thomas Carter's laboratory believes that West gained too much weight.Playing time will need to be limited for the coming season.So the Hornets feel that the Lakers may need a power forward, and they need a small forward with good offense and defense to fill the position of the injured Jamal Mashburn.

Jim had just hung up the phone when Kupchak walked in.

"Jim, I just got a call from Pat Riley and they offered Eddie Jones and Kenyon Dooling for Dwayne Wade plus Greg Ostertag."

"Are you kidding, what do we need Eddie Jones for, let Kobe play him as a substitute?" Jim rejected the trade proposal without even thinking about it.

Kupchak called Riley back, and just said a few words, Kupchak frowned, covered the receiver, and whispered to Jim, "Eddie Jones and Caron Butler, again Plus future draft picks, our leverage remains the same."

Jim still refused. The team has enough people who can play. It doesn't make much sense to ask Eddie Jones and Caron Butler.

Here, Riley upped the stakes for the third time.

"Eddie Jones, Caron Butler, Lamar Odom plus three future first-round picks for Wade, Artest and Ostertag."

In Kupchak's view, this offer is already very attractive. Even though Eddie Jones is of little significance to the Lakers at present, there are still many teams coveting his immediate combat power, averaging 18 plus 4 plus 4 per game. The forward and guard swingman and defensive champion in his playing years can be traded out to get new assets. Odom played at the level of a quasi-All-Star. A few days ago, he even scored 30 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists. Double, Butler is also a rising star, averaging about 15 points per game. Under the leadership of the three of them, the Heat seems to have a revival trend, and the three future first-round picks are even more important. The future of the team brings infinite possibilities. If he is in charge of the transaction, let alone rookie Wade and defensive giant Ron Artest, even O'Neal will have to trade away in front of this bargaining chip.

But Jim still refused, and asked Kupchak to tell Riley that Dwyane Wade was not for sale and could not be traded away.

Hanging up the phone, Kupchak was puzzled.

"Caron Butler and Lamar Odom are very young, and there are still three first-round picks. It is entirely possible to bring a bright future to the Lakers! Karl should not play next year, we need Lamar With an excellent power forward like Er, Caron can also play the position of small forward!"

"Bright future? Dwyane Wade is our bright future."

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