Guard With a Knife

I'm home!

That phrase instantly became the pass phrase that drove Southern California into a frenzy.

They waited for many, many years, and finally waited for this sentence. The enthusiasm of the entire Los Angeles erupted like a flaming magma, and no one was crazy about it.

Now, all eyes are focused on the Staples Arena, every Lakers fan is looking forward to the arrival of the new season, they can't wait to see the joint between Snoopy and Kobe. By the way, there is also Stephen Nash.

These three guys have won five regular season MVP trophies (02-12) in the NBA in the past ten years. Just thinking about the chemistry between them is intoxicating.

However, Duge was invited to the general manager's office the day after the welcome party.

Now, the Lakers desperately need someone to handle signings. In this regard, the management fully believes in the Duke's vision, and he believes that the Duke will definitely be able to find suitable players for the Lakers.

And before Doug walked into Kupchak's office, he got a call from Europe.

Dakomilicic called him, and he told Snoopy: I want to continue to be your teammate. Minnesota has bought out my contract.

Doug confers with Kupchak for a while.

Kupchak didn't agree with this matter at first. Since Milicic got a big contract in Memphis, he has become more and more depraved, and his size has improved at a speed visible to the naked eye. And when he was sold to Minnesota, it got worse. Now Sanders finally couldn't bear to buy out his contract.

He's actually a good defensive center, and he can keep up with the speed of the offense. He has a good interaction with me, and I think if you don't trust him, you can give him a non-guaranteed contract. It's just... ...

Duge thought about it, and finally said: After one season, don't regret it.

The little duke completely trusted Milicic, and Milicic played a good game with him in New York. Moreover, he is different from Eddie Curry. Eddie Curry is intermittently fanatical, and he can achieve continuous output. Moreover, he is only 27 years old this year. As long as he has a correct attitude and feeds the ball himself, once he regains his confidence, he can definitely become a center forward above the standard.

Kupchak thought about it.

Then, he took the initiative to contact Milicic's agent. He offered a three-year, 8 million contract.

It is definitely not a fool to be the general manager of the Lakers for so many years. Although it is a bit risky to give a three-year guarantee contract to a parallel importer like Milicic, but the little duke has said so, can he be mistaken?

We need wing shooters now! Duger said clearly after reading the list: When the Lakers have me, Kobe, and Nash, the opponent will definitely not be able to focus on the two wings defensively. At this time, we only need one player With the shooters above, we can easily swallow the opponent's defense.

After hearing this, Kupchak immediately turned around and went to the next door to discuss with the executives and scouts, looking for shooters who have not yet signed and potential trades.

At the same time, Duge was still watching videos of various players over there.

Now the Lakers roster has been clarified: Kobe Bryant, Stephen Nash, Carlos Boozer, Dakomilicic, Asik, Jordan Hill, Snoopidoo, Baron Davis, Ron Artest, Antawn Jamison, Steve Blake...  

In this lineup, there are a bit too many inside players and a bit too many point guards. Flank shooters are almost nonexistent.

Gotta trade!

Doug frowned thinking.

At this time, his eyes suddenly lit up, and a highlight video of an inside player on the TV screen in front of him attracted his attention. This guy has a great advantage in height and wingspan, and his athletic ability is also very good. He has a sense of smell in offensive rebounds, blocking spots, and block interference.

Who is he? Doug asked.

Kupchak poked his head over: Whiteside, a fringe player.

No offensive ability, I heard that he is going to play overseas.

You can sign him. Doug said: With him, Asik or Jordan Hill can be traded.

Um?

Kupchak frowned slightly. He was skeptical, but finally nodded.

Then, after a long tidying up.

Kupchak circled the shooters and started making calls in Doug's face. His first call was to the Atlanta uniform, following Doug's instructions: They had just acquired Kyle Korver from Chicago in a three-way deal.

And Korver is the most compatible shooter Dug has ever worked with.

The two sides went from testing each other to confessing to each other. Then the Houston Rockets were brought in and a three-way deal was made. The Los Angeles Lakers first reached a three-year $17 million contract with Asik, and then sent him to the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets sent Delfino and Daequan Cook to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks sent Kyle Korver to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Negotiations for the deal took about an hour.

This is the first time Doug has seen the NBA's transaction process with his own eyes. He feels... It's similar to selling vegetables in a vegetable market.

Kupchak asked the Eagles GM whether to trade Korver. The Eagles replied that I really want a shooting guard who can handle the ball, play singles and play in series. I am very sad that Joe Johnson's rebellious cub ran to Brooklyn.

Kupchak put down the phone, asked his scouts to search around, and asked: What do you think of the Argentine ace defender Delfino? This guy is good and cheap, durable and daring, can play singles without taking possession of the ball.

The Eagles GM replied: Isn't he living a good life in Houston now? Will that chicken thief Morey let him go?

Kupchak put the phone aside, and then called Morey's chicken thief: I have a tall, powerful and domineering tall center here, who can play pick-and-rolls, switch defenses, get stuck in positions and protect the basket. How's the deal?

Morey opened his mouth for money: Is it expensive? I just traded Harden from the Thunder, and I'm about to touch the luxury line.

Asik, the Bulls' meritorious ace center, double-champion center. Sign first and then trade, I can give you 18 million for three years. Now big men are valuable, as long as they are seven feet tall, they dare to call for 10 million, you If we think it's okay, we'll trade. We just want your Argentinian to add whatever he wants.

After a long bargain, Morey finally lowered the price to 17 million for three years.

Then I got in touch with Asik's agent, and that was it.

Korver returned to the Duke's arms.

When the official announcement was made the next day, Doug felt... too fast.

With Korver's arrival, the Lakers' 12-man roster has finally come together. From the book point of view, it can also be said that it has begun to take shape.

At the same time, the Lakers' preseason training camp has officially started.

Snoopidoo, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Nash, Carlos Boozer, Ron Artest, Kyle Korver, Darko Milicic, Jordan Hill, Steve Blake Twelve players with guaranteed contracts, including Len Davis, Whiteside, and Antawn Jamison, plus seven players who signed training camp contracts appeared in front of the media reporters who came to visit the class.

The Lakers have always been the focus of media attention. After adding Snoopy this year, they have become the focus of the focus.

And this is why the Lakers implemented batches of reporter visits for the first time in history, because there are too many reporters who have registered outside. Such a huge outpouring even made one wonder if Staples was having an Oscars show.

“Honestly, if I were to roll out the red carpet, I really think I’m a super rapper.”

Ron Artest (Metta Shiping) exaggerated when he was interviewed.

He and I have settled down. We are both adults, we have similar personalities, and we have the same hobbies. We are both one of the few singers in the NBA. We will definitely become good friends.

Artest talked about it in front of the media.

He looked... eager to catch the little duke's heat.

However, Carlos Boozer will not let him succeed.

I will warn that guy to stay away from Snoopy. If he dares to be disrespectful, I will not make him feel better. The whole world knows that I am only loyal to Snoopy. Boozer accepted Orange County Register reporter Kevin When Ding visited, he was full of real-talk.

Because he knows that Kevin Ding is Snoopy's best media friend. When he mentioned that Artest had conflicts with Snoopy many times in the past, he showed his true emotions without any concealment.

Kevin Ding absolutely believed his words. Of course, he didn't want Artest to provoke the little duke. After all, as a Lakers player, he still hopes that the locker room can be harmonious.

Having said that, where does Artest have the qualifications to challenge Snoopy today? The little duke only needs one word, and he has to be traded away.

In fact, Artest also played his style of playing the wind and the wind. As soon as he saw Snoopy, he lowered his posture and ran up to shake hands enthusiastically: Thank God, you finally came to save the Lakers.

Forehead….

His enthusiasm really made Snoopy a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the bearded man pushed his hand away in time.

Then, Jamison also joined in.

The little Duke had a great chat with each of his new teammates. And, naturally formed a discussion group centered on him.

Dakomilicic, Jamison, Beard, Korver, Boozer, including Nash, they all like to chat with Snoopy.

In fact, Bryant would like to join in too.

But he always feels that this is not in line with his aloof image. I should be a domineering president who is ruthless and only warms to Snoopy. How can I engage in such things that share the joy with the people?

And... Snoopy is so hateful, he deliberately snubbed me? See if I don't blow you up tonight!

After all, the Black Mamba couldn't calm down.

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