NBA: I'm really not a point guard god

North Shore Gardens.

Celtic's home stadium.

The first game of the second round of the playoffs between the Bobcats and the home team has already reached the second quarter.

The home team is still lagging behind.

The Bobcats tried several times to further open the score, but failed.

Both sides are gritting their teeth.

If the Bobcats win.

Just took the home field advantage.

Even if you lose the next game.

They can leave Boston with their heads held high, too.

Back in Charlotte, it will only be more difficult for the Celtics to advance.

If the Celtics win, they will have a chance to make a splash.

speak up.

Although the Celtics are strong, they are not without weaknesses.

Garnett will be 32 years old soon.

Ray Allen is about to turn 33.

Pierce is also over 30 years old.

The oldest, Wallace, will be 34 over the summer.

Only the youngest Davis is 29 years old.

Several are in their prime.

However, my physical fitness has begun to decline.

More importantly, the Celtics wanted to get these guys.

The strength of the team's substitute players has dropped significantly.

In other words, these main players often have to stay on the court for a long time.

It's not unusual to play a full game.

Especially now it's the playoffs.

Every game is crucial.

Can't afford to lose every game.

In contrast.

The Celtics' disadvantage is the Bobcats' advantage.

The Bobcats are the youngest team in the league, bar none.

Not just because the team wasn't founded until 2004.

It's also because the average age of this kind of team is super low.

Who would have thought.

A dynasty team that has won three consecutive championships.

Now there are actually 9 players on the team with rookie contracts.

Mutombo is not considered to be out for the season.

The oldest member of the team is Wang Zhizhi, who is not yet 31 years old.

This makes the Bobcats one of the most physical teams in the league.

at this time.

In the box of the arena.

General manager Danny Ainge has been keeping an eye on the game.

Danny Ainge is not the kind of professional manager who only pays attention to financial data.

He was originally a Celtics player.

Won two championships with the team.

He was also selected as an All-Star as a substitute.

After retiring, he also served as the head coach of the Suns for 4 seasons.

The regular season winning rate is above 60%.

It's a pity that he never led the team past the second round of the playoffs.

Of course, considering that he was only 41 years old when he retired as the Suns' coach.

In fact, the results of leading the team are quite good.

Now, Danny Ainge is back with the Celtics.

Single-handedly built this Big Five team.

And not so long ago.

He was named General Manager of the Year.

The head coach he selected for the team was also among the best in the selection of the best coach.

Of course, the old coach no longer cares much about this honor.

Byron Scott has led the Hornets to fourth place in the Western Conference this season.

Being named the best coach is also well deserved.

Of course, in terms of record, the Celtics are naturally much better.

68 wins and 14 losses.

Not just this season.

This kind of record is enough to be proud of the league in most seasons.

It was a good first round of the playoffs.

The eagle startled everyone at first.

However, that's where they stopped.

The real challenge comes in the second round.

Bobcat.

I think at the beginning, no one thought this would be a team worthy of everyone's attention.

The Bobcats have players from the other 29 teams in the league at their disposal.

But consider that each team also has an 8-man protection roster.

Everyone knows it too.

Jordan can only choose some scraps from other teams.

What's more, the league does not have no restrictions on the Bobcats.

There is a total salary cap of less than 3000 million.

It is still a new team and cannot attract truly capable players.

Then, everyone witnessed the idiot-like Wizards management and Jordan's tricks.

At the time, it seemed that it was no longer a wise move for the Wizards to not include Zhou Yao in the eight-man protection list.

How could anyone let go of his team's fmvp for nothing like this.

Still an FMVP under 20 years old.

And now it seems.

It was like Jordan was walking in the dark at night, fell down, and got a big treasure box.

But who could have imagined back then that Zhou Yao would still be as strong as he is now after being seriously injured.

As for Jordan's performance in the draft.

That's all Danny Ainge could say.

"Honey, come out and see God!"

Jr. in 04 is now the best second-choice player in the league.

In 07, Oden and Durant were brought in through extreme operations.

Oh, and the players Danny Ainge is watching right now.

Rajon Rondo, the undrafted player signed by the Bobcats in 2006.

Is this already the first undrafted draft that Jordan has signed?

This guy is only 22 years old.

Was elected state player of the year in high school.

He was also selected to the McDonald's All-Star team.

In college, he was selected to the Southeastern Conference All-Rookie Team.

Also broke the single-season steals record.

Have such a resume.

In the end, he lost the election.

now think of it.

At that time, Danny Ainge also read Rondo's scouting report.

There are many tempting things in Rondo's report, but there are even more things to persuade him to quit.

He was injured as a freshman.

His performance as a sophomore did not live up to expectations.

He even got injured again.

His shooting never seemed to work out.

All these things add up.

As a result, Rondo, who was originally optimistic, lost the selection.

There is another problem.

That is, people at that time already believed in Jordan's draft vision.

But Jordan didn't leave any draft picks for the Bobcats.

This also makes many people believe it.

There was no talent to be created in the 2006 draft.

With a guy like Rondo who has outstanding advantages and disadvantages, no one will pay attention to him anymore.

And now, Rondo has a very special nickname.

"Zhou Yao's strongest substitute".

This is not meant to disparage Rondo in the slightest.

Zhou Yao is the number one point guard in the active league, and can even be said to be the number one player in the active league.

If Zhou Yao can play as a substitute, he is not an ordinary person.

Arenas is now the boss of the Wizards.

Although Rondo's performance is not as dazzling as Arenas, it is not bad at all.

Danny Ainge has gone to extreme lengths this season.

Only then did the Big Five teams come together.

After a dismal start.

The Celtics' record is also obvious to all.

Danny Ainge has confidence in his team.

But what about next season?

He also needs to plan ahead.

Now, Danny Ainge is targeting Rondo.

Performance is good enough.

But it's not for sale.

Even now the contract has not been renewed.

The Bobcats also don't have Rondo's Bird rights.

If you can get Rondo.

It can completely replace Davis, who may leave the team at any time.

And Rondo is even younger.

Wait until the other giants can't move anymore.

Rondo has also reached his peak.

The Celtics may also be able to dominate the league for many years.

Just like it was in the Larry Bird era.

What's more, maybe we can achieve great things in the Russell era...