NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 161 The Battle for the League's No. [-] Point Guard
That night.

As soon as the news of the Heat, Grizzlies, and Thunder's three-way trade came out, it directly exploded in the league.

Transaction Details:

The Heat sent one of the Big Three, Chris Bosh, Whiteside, and Anderson, three inside players, and there is a special case of trading, in exchange for Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka.

The Grizzlies sent the best defensive player Marc Gasol plus a first-round pick to get Bosh and Anderson.

The Thunder sent Ibaka to get Whiteside, a first-round pick and a trade exception.

Everyone was in shock.

The last deal about Luol Deng has attracted great attention in the league. Now that the two All-Stars are swapping clubs, one can imagine the sensation caused.

Chris Bosh, nine consecutive All-Stars!
Add this year, that's the tenth All-Star.

This honor alone is enough to explain how brilliant Bosh's career is. At least no one doubts that in the past ten years, Bosh has been the fact that Bosh has been the league's top insider.

And Marc Gasol is no ordinary person.

In 2012, he was selected as an All-Star. In the 2012-13 season, he was awarded the NBA Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to the NBA All-NBA Second Team.

He is one of the top insiders who have risen in recent years, and he is one of the best in the league.

How can such a transaction not shock people?
at the same time.

Various media made short comments on this deal, and they all felt that the three teams got what they needed and the three parties won.

Heat: They sent away three insiders. Although Bosh is the top insider in the league, his defense is not very good, and individual singles have become the norm this season, which is suspected of disrupting the team's offensive rhythm.

Whiteside and Anderson, the former is a sick man who has just returned, and the latter is an elderly veteran. Although both of them defend well, their personal offensive methods are poor, and they can only finish at the basket. The flaws are still obvious.

As for the two added insiders, Gasol Jr. and Ibaka are both defensive giants. The former averaged 16.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 blocks per game this season, and his shooting percentage was nearly 50%.The latter also averaged 14 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, and his shooting percentage was lower, only 47%.

The two also have a certain long-range shooting ability, especially Ibaka, who has become his regular scoring method this season with three-pointers, and his shooting percentage is 35.6%, which is extremely impressive.

In this way, the Heat not only strengthened their defense, but also released their offensive space. Taking both into account, it is a very good deal.

Grizzlies: Although they lost the inside barrier and attacked the center axis, they gained Bosh, who averaged 21.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. The problem of insufficient attack is also the reason why they have frequently lost in the playoffs in the past few years, and now there is finally no need to worry.

In addition, they also got the veteran Anderson, who can top the defense in regular time, which is a good compensation.

Thunder: Ever since Ibaka was blocked, his state has plummeted, from 54% shooting rate to 47% vertically, and his athletic ability is not as good as before. Now he gets back a shot that can guard the basket and has the potential to become an insider The big center of the barrier seems to be not bad. Most importantly, they also got a first-round pick and a special transaction. This transaction can be regarded as a manifestation of the Thunder's lack of confidence in Ibaka's future. Let's make an early move to avoid a sharp drop in value in the future unsalable.

Anyway, in this deal, the three parties felt that they had made a lot of money and were quite satisfied.

but.

There are still many fans who gloat over the Heat.

Because the new Big Three just formed by the Heat this season had a huge momentum some time ago, and they were all in the limelight for a while. They looked unstoppable and tended to be comparable to the new Big Three of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

As a result, it was dismantled as soon as it turned around.

Doesn't this make my big Zhan Huang honey very happy?

"Does dismantling the team mean failure?"

"Is that even a question?"

"Before the start of the game, Bosh was still arrogant in front of the media, and the duo with Wade, they also had the confidence to reach the finals, haha... In the end, you were directly dumped to Memphis and entered the finals ?”

"Didn't FOX Sports Frank say a while ago that Bosh and Wade also contributed to the FMVP in 12 and 13? Since it is so important, why was it sold?"

"The newly formed Big Three failed in less than three months, hehe...they said it was the biggest roadblock for me to enter the finals, and this roadblock exploded on its own."

"Fortunately, I, Zhan, walked fast, otherwise Bosh would have ended up."

"Yes, this is very strange. I also left Miami. No one scolded the Heat for selling Bosh. I Zhan went home and was beaten by thousands of people. It's so funny..."

In addition to the schadenfreude of Jamies, other fans also joined the hot discussion queue.

"Riley is really ruthless, and he did not hesitate to sell the two crowns."

"It seems that the rumor that Spoelstra made Bosh a substitute is true, it's too humiliating."

"What I'm more curious about now is, can the Heat still do it now?"

"Xue Liancheng, Wade, Gasol Jr., how does the new Big Three compare to James, Irving, and Love? The lineup is not weak, and the offensive and defensive ends are more balanced. It should be stronger."

"But the Heat have been too tossed this season. Now the core players and important rotations in the team have been traded all over. They should take a long time to adjust."

"That's right... except for Xue Liancheng and Wade in the starting lineup, all the frontcourt players have been changed, and the substitute has become a big hole."

"Look at how it goes. If it works well, you can still fight against the knights. If it doesn't work well...then you can only GG."

……

And amidst heated discussions.

All the Heat are preparing for the away arena.

Bosh, Whiteside, and Anderson have already packed and flew to Miami overnight, ready to pack their bags and go to the next stop. It is definitely impossible for them to play.

In other words, in the game against the Clippers, they will temporarily change their formation.

It is also impossible for new aid Gasol Jr. and Ibaka to debut so soon.

This is undoubtedly very difficult for the current Heat. The shortage of major generals to challenge the third child in the Western District is not good, no matter how you look at it.

But it is impossible for them to say that they will give up at this point. After all, the other two leading stars of the team are still there, and they still have the strength to fight against the city of lobs.

Training breaks.

A large group of reporters rushed in, heading straight for Wade and Xue Liancheng.

Mainly asking them what they think of the Bosh deal.

Xue Liancheng felt bitter in his heart, what could he think?
I can only tell reporters that he regrets not being able to continue playing with Bosh and Whiteside, but he is more excited about the arrival of new teammates and so on. Anyway, it is a very official answer.

I also asked what changes will happen after the arrival of new teammates, what adjustments need to be made, and what to expect in the future.

Xue Liancheng answered patiently one by one.

At this time, a reporter suddenly asked, "Have you heard the voice about who is the league's number one point guard, you or Paul?"

Xue Liancheng was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized a huge problem. Can he be compared with Paul?

this time.

He didn't know how to describe his mood.

It feels like a lifetime away.

Half a year ago, he just walked out of the NCAA tournament, no one knew, no one cared about him, at that time he was still worried about whether he could be selected by the NBA team, and he was anxious...

Three months ago, he set foot on the NBA arena. At that time, he was still a rookie who couldn't get any better. His biggest wish was to gain a firm foothold in the NBA and live up to Spoelstra's trust in him.

Two months ago, he had already become the team's starting point guard. He didn't have to worry about playing time, and he didn't have to worry about handing people towels in the future. Big contract, become an All-Star player.

A month ago, he had been endowed by the fans as the Heat's third giant, the driver of the Heat's progress, an indispensable figure on the court, and one of the most promising stars of the new generation. Praise and abuse fell like snowflakes on the on him.

And now, he can be compared with Chris Paul, the league's number one point guard, and compared together.

This feeling is so unreal.

But it's actually happening.

Ok……

At this time, 58 is indeed one of the best point guards in the league, and can even be crowned the league's number one point guard.

of course.

Can only be named.

After all, there are still many excellent point guards in the league.

Let’s take a closer look at the current top point guards in the league. Nash, the veteran who has been stabilizing 58, has retired, Deron, the nemesis of 58, has fallen, Parker has also changed from a sports car to a classic car, and the new generation of Rondo and Rose Like a bright meteor streaking across the sky, it disappeared in a flash.

The remaining Lawson, Teague, and Lowry are obviously not enough.

The only ones who can compete with him are the ferocious kid Wall, Westbrook who descended from the Turtle, Curry, the primary school student who led the crazy offensive trend this season, and Ciden, the cornerstone figure who led the Rockets.

Wall is still halfway short, but it's getting close.

The elementary school student Curry is not a point guard in the traditional sense, he is more like a shooter, and he only emerged this season. He led Golden State to play an unparalleled offense.

Ci Deng is currently playing a combo guard. It always feels weird to put Ci Deng on the league's top point guard for discussion.

The remaining opponent is Westbrook.

However, the Thunder's record this season is not good, with a winning rate of less than [-]%. It seems that it is not suitable to be crowned as the number one point guard.

and so.

Counting down, there is really only Paul, the only seedling left.

Basically no controversy...

wrong.

Isn't there him?

The Heat's record is not bad, with 24 wins and 12 losses, which is only one game away from the Clippers' record of 25 wins and 12 losses, which is basically the same.

And data.

58场均可以贡献19.2分10.3助攻4.4篮板2.5抢断，投篮命中率是48.4%，三分球命中率是39.6%。

薛连城场均20.7分9.3助攻4.9篮板1.1抢断，投篮命中率是48.8%，三分球命中率是39.2%。

It's really infinitely close...

So the reporter's questioning at this time is not aimless, but a real possibility.

He is a rookie who has just entered the league, but he is already competing for the throne of the league's number one point guard.

This discovery made him feel like a dream even more.

It turned out that he was already so good after all the messing around.

This also made him somewhat understand why Chris Bosh was kicked away by Riley without hesitation.

It is really……

Close your eyes and know how to choose with your fingers. If Bosh wants to fight hard, it will only make you get out.

but.

The reporter's question seemed to be a thorn in the side.

He is no longer the rookie who didn't understand anything, he was quite calm, and replied unhurriedly, "It's my honor to be compared with a top point guard like Paul, thank you very much for your recognition, I will work hard towards moving in this direction.”

His answer was rather polite. After all, he and Paul have no grudges today or past, so there is no need to choke loudly. If you can say something nice, then try to say something nice.

of course.

Most importantly, he felt that there was no need to fight for this false name.

It should be his, and fans will automatically put this crown on his head.

If it's not his, if you wear the crown yourself, it's meaningless, and people will say that you have something wrong.

Not to mention.

The false name to be contested is itself controversial.

This is why 58 is not affirmed as the league's number one point guard.

Your performance is similar to that of a rookie. You say you are the number one point guard in the league. How can this convince the public?

You and Wall's performance is almost the same, and your record is not the same. You say that you are superior to the others, and the brat will be the first to say no.

The man Westbrook has already dominated the scoring champion, and he averaged 9 assists per game. In terms of statistics, after the Man Turtle crushes you, he will dump you half a block.

and so……

When the performance of too many people is as good as yours, it means that your name is not so worthy of the name.

this time.

This group of journalists and the media, who are not too serious about making troubles, are the first to jump out and question you 58.

For example now.

The reporter then asked, "Don't you agree with Paul's status as the number one point guard in the league?"

Xue Liancheng: "..."

Made...

Did he say that?

But since the question was asked, he still replied, "The fans should have an answer. Their words are more convincing than mine."

How can a reporter give up so easily, "Who do you think is better between you and Chris Paul?"

Xue Liancheng said modestly, "I still have a lot to improve. Chris is my role model, such as stability."

If you want to say an answer, it seems that you haven't said anything.

If he didn't say anything, he did give an answer.

This is the art of talking in the NBA.

He didn't admit that 58 is better than him, only that 58 is more stable than him.

of course.

This can be regarded as one aspect better than him.

His current state is indeed not as stable as Paul at this stage.

The performance was like a roller coaster, drawing an EKG.

前面有14中5，外加7失误的糟糕发挥，后面又有14中8狂砍25分16助攻的超神表现，状态起伏太大了。

The reason for having new teammates joining is mainly because he failed to settle down to control the situation.

Maybe this is a common problem among rookies...

The reporter then asked, "Among the active players, who do you think is the number one point guard in the league?"

Xue Liancheng smiled: "I don't know now, it must be me in the future."

Seeing that the reporter was still pestering, he hurriedly called to stop.

slip away...

Can't afford to offend, can't we hide?

……

……

But this group of reporters obviously won't just let it go.

They ran non-stop to the other side of the home training hall.

He also went straight to Paul: "What's your opinion on the Heat's Xue Liancheng?"

Paul chuckled and replied, "He's great, his passing and his vision are outstanding."

The reporter asked, "We asked him just now, who is the number one point guard in the league, and his answer was himself... What do you think about this?"

Save the future directly.

Although Paul vaguely felt that these reporters were causing trouble, his eyelids still twitched wildly when he heard this, "Everyone will feel that they are the best existence, which is normal."

The reporter repeated his tricks, "Then who do you think is better, you or Xue Liancheng?"

Paul's face darkened.

Comparing him to a rookie is clearly disrespecting him!
But he still replied, "Who is better can only be compared on the field. I said it doesn't count."

The reporter took an inch, "Are you so confident to blow him up?"

Paul spread his hands, "I have the confidence to blow anyone up."

That Xiao Jin was really arrogant.

of course.

58 also has arrogant capital, and the guarantee of the playoffs is not just talk.

The strength is definitely here, and everyone can see it, but there has been no breakthrough in the playoffs. The Western Conference Finals is still a floor that 58 cannot touch.

This is also the biggest reason why he is questioned by the public.

The league's No. [-] point guard has never even touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals. It is a bit unreasonable to be true.

To know……

This is the throne of the league's number one point guard!

58 leading the team results, really does not look like the league's number one point guard.

And just when the reporter reported the video of the interview between the two, it still aroused heated discussions.

The current No. [-] point guard in the league is indeed a mystery.

Like the No. [-] shooting guard, Volute surrendered the scepter directly after being seriously injured. Wade is competitive for the time being, and Ci Deng is the other one.

This is a very clear thing.

At the small forward position, except James is Durant, there is no doubt.

The position of power forward is basically Anthony Davis with thick eyebrows. Bosh and Aldridge will both follow suit. The old Duncan has naturally given up his position long ago.

The centers are currently Cousins ​​and Marc Gasol, one offense and one defense, with this competitiveness.

It is the position of point guard, which is still doubtful.

However, ESPN was keenly aware of the flow of traffic passwords, and immediately set up a vote.

Put Wall, Xue Liancheng, Paul, and Westbrook on it, and build momentum and heat up the hot searches.

It immediately attracted many fans to discuss.

This is a topic that everyone likes to hear and see.

Whether retired or active, regardless of the same position or different positions, regardless of historical rankings or future achievements, it is all about competing for a position.

And now.

The game between the Clippers and the Heat is imminent, and the duel between Xue Liancheng and Paul is about to begin.

The battle for the throne of the league's top point guard immediately caught the public's attention and aroused heated discussions among the public.

(End of this chapter)