Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 213

Entering the final stage of the regular season, all teams are doing everything for their season goals.

For example, the Chicago Bulls, their goal is Emeka Okafor or Dwight Howard.

Since Master Joe retired, the Bulls have been looking for the next cornerstone in the draft every year, from Elton Brand to Jamal Crawford, from Eddie Curry to Tyson Chandler, from From Jay Williams to Kirk Hinrich, half a dozen high-ranking rookies were drafted, but no reliable person was trained. Pi Erye, who was planning to sign back and bring newcomers, dropped the pick after a month of playing up.

Bill Cartwright's status as a famous player in team history also failed to become an effective talisman. With a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, he left get out of class sadly. .

So in the game between the Lakers and the Bulls, Skiles' task is to train rookies and compete for the No. [-] pick, while the Lakers need to win easily while staying healthy.

This is a game where both sides get what they want.

The last time the two sides clashed, the Bulls hadn’t made a big deal yet. Eddie Curry was taught by Malone to be a man, and then had an infighting with Pippen. Ugly, thinking about revenge for the Lakers.

As soon as he played, Curry's desire to attack was high, and he went directly to Malone, waving for the ball.

Seeing this situation, Skiles didn't say anything.

The Bulls now have two main tactics, Eddie Curry singles, or Jamal Crawford singles.

Skiles once had a personal season of 17 points and 8 assists, and still maintains the league record of 30 assists in a single game. He is not a person with bad offensive choices. After becoming a coach, he can tolerate Curry and K. For Lawford's unlimited singles, it can only be said that there are arrangements above, and he came with a mission.

Among the double treasures inside, Curry can only attack but not defend, but the offensive distance template he is proud of is at least one Alonzo Mourning behind Shaquille O'Neal.

Bulls general manager John Paxson is now following in the footsteps of his brother Jim Paxson, but the routines of the two are different. The way of the Cavaliers is to trade away all who can play, while the way of the Bulls is to tell the head coach to send The ball goes to Eddy Curry or Jamal Crawford.

Among the rookies in recent years, Chandler's defense and physical fitness are pretty decent, Hinrich's talent is limited but stable enough, Jay Williams ruined his career by killing himself, and Eddie Curry and Jamal Crawford is the kind of rotten artifact: inefficient single player, defensive shortcomings and ball black hole.

As an insider, Curry averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds per game with a 38% shooting rate, which is definitely not efficient, while Crawford bombarded the outside line with a [-]% shooting rate, which was even more suffocating.

That red No. 23 back then cast an indelible shadow on Ma Long, but it didn't mean that just anyone wearing this outfit could act presumptuously in front of Deputy Ma.

Malone didn't play hard with Curry at all. He pushed up, took a step back, dodged the ball, and easily got a steal.

The tone was set from the first round, and it's worth noting that this was Lakers rookie Dwyane Wade's first game in his hometown of Chicago since entering the NBA.

The Lakers clocked in at halftime, and the bench lineup led by Wade got more opportunities to perform, with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Wade continued his strong performance and became a strong contender for the Rookie of the Month.

"Everyone is very concerned about the rookies of the Lakers. I am very happy. This shows that our work has been recognized. First of all, we need to keep an open mind when drafting, rather than making hasty decisions. There are too many examples here. Such as Kwame Brown, I think Michael should have taken a fancy to his looks; such as Stromile Swift, he is more suitable for track and field; and Darius Miles... I don’t even know Know what to praise him. In short, you have to collect enough information, otherwise you will be blinded by appearances. This time last year, ten months ago, Darko Milicic was considered the most talented in the world But now, he is just an ordinary rookie who can't control the number of fouls." In the past month, Jim's reputation has experienced ups and downs. When the Lakers' record was ups and downs, those who questioned them can only be embarrassed. Politely issue a "really fragrant" evaluation.

"Before each draft, we talk to all the head coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, teammates, including the staff who pick up the ball from the sidelines that the candidates have been in contact with, to determine whether there is any secret or alarming information. , This process is very long. Our team needs to maintain a high degree of focus and convince ourselves that this matter is very interesting. No offense, but media involvement will always interfere with our judgment. Many news are released by competitors, and our fans People often don't notice this, they will complain, 'Why didn't the Lakers trade Fisher for Iverson?' Sometimes, even within us, there will be disagreements, but we are very united, and in the end The decision is also unanimously approved by everyone." Jim was interviewed on the column of the "Los Angeles Daily News" and talked about the team's work.

"If I didn't work in this office every day, I would really be deceived by you. When did you collect enough information? Take Dwyane as an example. You didn't discuss it with everyone before choosing him. However, maybe the lottery is your long-planned plan, but this is not the crystallization of the wisdom of everyone, and we will not thank you for singing praises for us in front of the media." Laughlin held the latest copy of the "Los Angeles Daily News" , complained.

"When there is disagreement among us, the final decision is your decision. I don't agree with it in many cases, but since the results are often good, shouldn't we try to say a few words less?" Kupp Cheek also came over with a coffee. Jim's column, in the eyes of these few people who knew his details well, was nothing but nonsense, full of deceit.

"Guys, don't forget that we are one. With you, I can play computer games for a while every day. You know, I can beat a crazy computer one-on-one now... By the way, someone Do you know who will be the head coach and general manager of the Bobcats that will join the league next season?" Jim suddenly asked an irrelevant question.

"The candidate for the general manager is not clear, but the head coach...according to rumors, it may be one of Tomjanovich, Bernie Bickerstaff or John Lucas II. What's the matter?" Kupchak wondered.

"I have an idea……"

(End of this chapter)