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Chapter 1437 Settling the Grievance with the Old Enemy (Part [-])
After the Clippers lost an away game to the San Antonio Spurs in the preseason, they quickly returned to Los Angeles.

Because the preseason schedule is relatively easy, the players still have plenty of time to prepare for the next game, or to give the coaching staff time to adjust the lineup.

Now the Clippers really need to make adjustments.

In the game against the Spurs, the problem of the involuntary offensive ability of the two main centers, Jordan and Robin, was infinitely magnified by Popovich's tricks, thus losing the game.

Compared with several good offensive players on the outside, the Clippers' inside offense is indeed very average.

The offensive methods of Jordan and Robin are mainly based on slam dunks and tipping.

Although both of them are blue-collar, but one blue-collar role in the team is actually enough~.

Two is indeed a bit too much.

And the problems caused by the overlapping of functions have been fully exposed in the game against the Spurs.

"Our lineup now obviously has shortcomings. We don't have a player who can attack independently in the interior. At least we had a player like Bass who could face the frame and shoot mid-range shots, but now we really don't have any. , This will leave a big hidden danger in the long regular season in the future and the playoffs~!!"

Lan Shengli found the general manager Cole and said.

"If we meet the Spurs in the playoffs, then we are very likely to be infinitely targeted by the opponent like in the last preseason game~ and lose the initiative of the game~"

Lan Shengli continued to speak.

"If we don't use Jordan or Robin, it will be more difficult for us to protect the frame, and our rebounds will not be guaranteed~"

Lan Shengli continued to speak.

"The situation is more serious~, so you found me to mean~~, want the team to make some reinforcement adjustments~?!"

Cole asked.

"That's right, we need to make some targeted reinforcements on the inside. I hope the team can trade or sign a player who has some game experience, is around 210 cm tall, and can attack the inside independently~! !"

Lan Shengli responded.

"If it was three months ago, I could easily satisfy your request. At that time, the free agent market could be said to be randomly selected, but the situation is different now. The conditions you mentioned can be obtained through transactions. But we definitely have to give something more, in that case, the team's lineup will be disrupted, and even some young players will be paid~!!"

Cole responded.

"What about the free market~?!, I think there should be some free agents now~, they don't need to play for too long, just 10 to 15 minutes per game~!!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"Let me take a look~ It's a bit difficult. I'll ask the scouts to check the situation and contact them as much as possible. The team's current roster is abundant, but at this point in time, it's really difficult to find a satisfactory player. inside player~"

Cole shook his head, responding without confidence.

"Let's give it a try~ It's better than just sitting around and waiting~"

Lan Shengli responded.

The Clippers' preseason journey is still going on, and the team's management's signing plan is also in progress.

"This player is not good, he is too young, and his temper is also a problem. Maybe it is a cancer in the locker room~"

"Compared with Jordan, this player's autonomous offensive ability is half a catty. It can't solve practical problems at all~ Forget it~"

The management recommended several people for Lan Shengli, but they were all rejected.

Neither looked quite right.

A person who may be suitable for Lan Shengli's requirements already has a contract.

Seeing that the new season is approaching, the work of finding a third center candidate is becoming more and more tense.

"Now you have to be prepared, we are very likely to try to achieve reinforcement through transactions in the middle of the season, during the intensive trading period~"

Cole reminded Lan Shengli.

"I've already prepared for this~"

Lan Shengli responded.

"Hey~, now that I think about it, I really miss Okur and Bass~!!, the previous substitute lineup was really strong~!! It's a pity that I didn't seize such a good opportunity~!! "

Lan Shengli sighed secretly.

It seems that only when you lose something do you know how to cherish things, not only feelings.

Although Cole said that, the team still has not given up their plan to find a third center.

"Now there is such a candidate, which can be said to be the most suitable player for your requirements at this stage~"

Cole quickly called Lan Shengli, who was on the away game, and said.

"Who is it, send me the information~!!"

Lan Shengli immediately asked and said.

"In fact, you are already very familiar with this player, and the Clippers are also very familiar~"

Cole responded, revealing important information.

"Huh~?!, Could it be the former Clippers insider~?!"

When Lan Shengli heard this, he immediately had doubts.

"That's right, and it's still your old enemy~!"

Cole continued to remind.

"Old enemy,,,"

"Could it be...?!?!"

When Lan Shengli heard it, a figure immediately appeared in his mind, and the close-up showed a very vicious expression.

"Could it be Chris,,,"

"That's right, it's Chris Kaman~!!"

Cole announced the final answer.

"Although I don't know much about the past grievances between you and Kaman, I can feel from your tone that you seem to be very afraid of him~!!"

Cole said.

"It's more than just fear. Hearing his name is like having a nightmare immediately. If you know the experience I had when I first came to the Clippers, you will understand it better~, during that time, those experiences, just It’s really like a nightmare~, people can’t forget~, and people don’t want to mention it again~”

Lan Shengli responded.

"Then,,, this person, I won't mention it~"

Cole responded.

"What's the situation with Kaman now~?!, I haven't heard from him for a long time~"

Lan Shengli asked.

"Kaman is now a free agent. He came to the team's base for training briefly during the offseason. Relying on his relationship with the team, he hopes to return to the NBA, but the situation is not as smooth as he imagined. Free agent After the market opened, Kaman's market was not very good. After all, age and injury history were there. Some teams offered two-way contracts, and no team was even willing to provide two-way contracts. This made Kaman very disappointed, so he also Not signed with any team~, been training at home, always ready~"

Cole responded.

"Then where was he a few years ago~?!, back to Europe~?!"

Lan Shengli continued to ask.

(End of this chapter)