Jim Bass Ambition

Chapter 22 Mob City
Jim's "vacation" in Miami was bombarded with phone calls.

"Jimmy, I remember you said that you want to build a dynasty, don't let me down."

"Mr. Jim Buss, as the head coach of the team, I only found out on the TV news that the players in the team were traded by you. I need an explanation."

"My stupid brother, are you going to ruin your father's family?"

Jim can only appease them one by one and let them wait until the free market officially opens before watching the good show.At the same time, veteran Horace Grant was renewed with a three-year, $3 million contract.

Nobody knew what Jim was doing during his half month in Miami, and he didn't reveal anything to anyone, including Kupchak.

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is June 6, the day of the draft.It was the Wizards who won the No. 27 pick. Jordan worked hard and planned to build the Wizards into a strong team in the league. After a fierce operation, the Wizards successfully sent Juwan Howard, Rod Strickland and Mitch The three mountains of Richmond moved away from Washington, freeing up a lot of salary space, and finally, in the draft, selected high school student Kwame Brown with the No. [-] pick.

After the disintegration of the Iron Triangle, the Bulls were in a slump. The No. 20 pick Brand, although he averaged 10+15 per game, did not help the record. The Bulls only achieved the worst record in the league with 4 wins. The lottery draw Only No.[-] was drawn.The Bulls, who lost patience with Brand, finally reached a deal with the Clippers. The Clippers selected high school student Tyson Chandler, plus Brian Skinner, and traded for Brand.

The Grizzlies selected the talented insider Pau Gasol from Spain with the No. [-] pick, which also created the highest pick in the international player draft.In a few weeks, they will move from Vancouver to Memphis, and the team logo will change from the original brown bear to the real Grizzlies.

The Bulls continued to select high school student Eddy Curry with the No. [-] pick.

With Jason Richardson, Joe Johnson, Richard Jefferson, Zach Randolph and other familiar names reported one by one, the actual quality of this class is quite high, but it was biased by the champion The trending draft gradually entered the second half.

The Lakers received the 24th pick in the first round from the Jazz, and Kupchak was instructed to select guard Tony Parker from France with the 24th pick.

At this time, a transaction message came.

"The San Antonio Spurs used the 26th overall pick in the first round, the 27th overall pick in the second round, and the cash package to trade up, and got the 22nd overall pick from the Orlando Magic."

He was even more caught off guard by the news that followed.

"The San Antonio Spurs selected Tony Parker from France."

"What should we do? We have been intercepted. Could it be that the information has leaked? Jim, do we still have suitable candidates in this situation?" Time was running out, and Kupchak hurriedly consulted with Jim.

"Unexpectedly, the old alcoholic took the lead. It seems that he has a lot of eyeliners in Europe. Mitch, don't panic, we still have plan B."

The Rockets selected Brandon Armstrong with the 23rd overall pick. This gentleman has done nothing in the NBA. He is widely known because there is an Internet celebrity with the same name in the parallel world, known as the "Imitation Emperor".

"In the 2001 draft, with the 24th pick in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Gilbert Arenas from the University of Arizona."

"Jim, you made your choice so hastily? I have tried out more than 100 players according to your request, and I have never seen him!"

Jim signaled Kupchak to calm down, but he was slandered in his heart. If his predecessor hadn't squandered the draft picks of the past few years, why should he be careful to poach other people's corners? A strong team.

Because the Timberwolves were revoked the first-round pick, there are only 28 rookies in the first round this year, and the second-round draft will be held next. In the draft, the Lakers used the second-round picks to select center Mehmet Okur from Turkey. .

After the draft came to an end, on July 7, the free market officially opened.

The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers continued their aggressiveness this offseason. They quickly signed small forward Stephen Jackson, who had played for the Nets, with a three-year contract of $300 million; signed the swingman with a three-year contract of $280 million Bruce Bowen; the one-year, $120 million signing of veteran shooter Dan Marley, nicknamed "Thunder"; and the signing of small forward Anthony Mason to a four-year, $1700 million deal.

Then, pitcher Jalen Jackson was signed with a minimum salary; former All-Star linebacker Mitch "The Rock" Richmond was signed for $100 million for one year; No. 240 pick, Clippers star Danny Manning.

A swift operation made the fans hooked.

Now, Kupchak knows what Jim has been doing for half a month in Miami. Marley, Mason, and Bowen all played for the Heat last season.

Center: O'Neal, Wallace, Okur

Forwards: Mason, Grant, Jackson, Manning, Bowen, Marly, Buechler

Guards: Kobe, Arenas, Fisher, Richmond, Jackson

The Lakers filled the vacancy in the lineup in an instant.And apart from Kobe and O'Neal, Mason, who has the highest annual salary, is only $420 million.

Some players hope to get a championship ring before retiring, and some players are bewitched by Jim to prove themselves here.

"Phil, see your players? I guarantee you'll like them..."

Zen master never imagined that less than half a month after he expressed his dissatisfaction with Jim, the other party would hand over such a lineup to him. Rodman in the Bulls made him a headache. , but several problem youths.

Anthony Mason, the player selected with the 53rd overall pick, came to the Knicks after a long trip overseas, and formed the famous New York gang with Ewing, Oakley, Smith and others. After the Hornets practiced a first-hand support, he was then traded to the Heat. After Mourning was reimbursed due to illness last season, Mason performed well in the regular season and was selected as an All-Star. However, his poor performance in the playoffs made Riley finally no Renew his contract.

Dan Marley, a white shooter, but his title of "Thunder" comes from his wild style of play in his youth. When he first entered the league, his three-point level was quite average, mainly relying on his desperate breakthrough dunks and jellyfish-like Known for his perimeter defense.

Danny Manning, who has overhauled both knees, was still able to efficiently score 15 points and 7 rebounds in 3 minutes last season.

Mitch Richmond: The main gunner in the TMC era, one of Jordan's terminators, he averaged 16.2 points per game when he was kicked out by Jordan.

Jalen Jackson: He has a son with the same name.

And Bo Wen, who is not yet Uncle Bao, and Stephen Jackson, who is not yet Wu Sheng.

The Zen master took off his glasses and wiped his sweat.

(End of this chapter)