NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 303: Looking for trading candidates!
competition is over.

Durant went straight to the tunnel.

Obviously.

Those bold words before the game were inexplicably ironic at this moment. He might have felt a little embarrassed to face Xue Liancheng directly, so he ran away in a hurry.

Xue Liancheng looked at Du Shubao's back and twitched the corner of his mouth slightly. It was a pity that he could not extend the invitation to Du Shubao again.

but……

Think about it or forget it.

If Durant is invited to New York at this time, it may be a huge humiliation for Durant. Durant may explode on the spot.

You won and you still want to ridicule?
Is this too much?
As the best player in the game, Xue Liancheng scored a crazy 38 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds. Especially in the last few minutes, he scored 15 points by himself. That kind of crazy performance can't help but make people feel scared. , which is equivalent to forcefully pressing Thunder to the ground and beating him to death.

That's right!

It's just so cruel and brutal.

And the Thunder had absolutely no room for resistance.

This sudden burst of scoring ability is simply disappointing.

For the Knicks, in addition to Xue Liancheng's top output, Lopez's overall performance was also very good.

He scored 20 points and 8 rebounds, and his performance was pretty good. He was the most reliable helper around Xue Liancheng, if not the only one.

After all, if Xue Liancheng didn't have those three consecutive hits + surprise layup at the last moment, his score would have stayed at 23 points, which is actually not very high.

So Lopez's performance is already quite good.

Going a step further, Lopez has always been Xue Liancheng's most reliable teammate. So far this season, he has averaged 18.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, shooting 48.6% from the field. His efficiency has dropped compared to last season, but this is because Lopez has already tried to shoot a three-pointer, but the three-pointer was not ideal.

But Xue Liancheng still insisted on letting Lopez vote, and the purpose was naturally to go to the playoffs.

Only when Lopez can practice three-pointers can they have more offensive options and maximize the space. The five players on the field all have good three-point abilities. This is Xue Liancheng's ideal lineup.

So far, it looks a bit bigger than expected.

In addition to Lopez, Will Barton also scored 14 points and made 12 of 6 shots, which looked pretty good.

But if you exclude Xue Liancheng's return ball and Lopez's through ball, Will Barton's efficiency is actually very average.

And this must be based on the fact that Xue Liancheng assisted Will Barton to score twice on fast breaks.

This ball was basically fed into Will Barton's mouth.

and so.

If these four balls are removed, Will Barton's efficiency will be terrible.

That's right.

It's 8 out of 2.

Will Barton scored only two goals independently, and he took 8 shots and hit 2. The effect was really average.

But among the Knicks' current lineup, only Will Barton can take on the task of defensive counterattack and receiving the ball.

For others, the shortcomings are too obvious.

Chalmers?
He is pitifully short. If he plays, there will be gaps in the unlimited defensive tactics. Moreover, Chalmers' state this season is really not as good as that of the Heat.

Galloway?
It's the same problem as Chalmers, he's too short, and he's also a low-key and reckless guy. His connection, return, coordination, and tactical qualities are hardly excellent.

Tyler Johnson?
The physical talent is a bit poor, and the confrontation is a bit poor. He is 193cm, but only 86 kilograms. He is still a white man. If he tries for speed, strength and jumping, he will naturally not be able to compete with those with strange talents.

However, this guy is quite active in playing football, and he has a very positive attitude on both the offensive and defensive ends.

But this is far from enough.

Taylor Johnson is not Xue Liancheng's ideal partner either.

The partner he needs is a flying and escaping type who is very fast, jumps very high, defends well, can organize and pass the ball, and also needs a certain offensive ability to attract the defense, or solve problems.

Does Tyler Johnson have it?
Obviously.

nothing.

Therefore, among the current Knicks, only Will Barton is suitable to start, and Tyler Johnson can only be a substitute. It is not a big problem to serve for three or five games, but if he is a starter, his strength is far from enough.

Except for the three core players, the other role players did their part well, especially the bench members, who once again used their strength to crush their opponents.

Thunder here.

Mainly Durant and Westbrook performed crazy.

Durant made 21 of 10 shots and scored 35 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His performance was not bad, but he met someone like Xue Liancheng to go crazy.

威斯布鲁克20投9中，也疯狂砍下28分9助攻8篮板的准三双数据。

The two top stars have indeed demonstrated their top abilities.

However, he still missed a move and was beaten to death by Xue Liancheng with three consecutive blows and a stick without any resistance.

after the game.

The praises came crashing in.

After defeating the Thunder, their record has reached 8 wins and 5 losses. With the end of other games today, the Knicks have jumped from seventh in the Eastern Conference to fifth in the Eastern Conference, and have been promoted to half a powerhouse.

Major media also rushed to report Xue Liancheng's madness in the last moments, and countless fans were also amazed by Xue Liancheng's MVP-level performance.

of course.

Some media also reported news such as Will Barton ignoring Xue Liancheng's high-five, and the Knicks' internal strife breaking out.

The most eye-catching thing is the FOX Sports Frank article.

In the article, he mentioned a set of key statistics. In this game, Xue Liancheng made 12 of 7 three-pointers. Xue Liancheng averaged 5 three-pointers per game, becoming another player after Curry this season who can hit 5 points per game. A player who scored [-] three-pointers per game.

Moreover, Xue Liancheng's three-point shooting percentage is even more exaggerated than Curry, reaching an astonishing 47.8%.

That's right.

The three-point shooting percentage is as high as 47.8%.

This kind of three-point efficiency is so terrifying that it’s unbelievable.

How many players' overall shooting percentage has not reached 47.8%, but Xue Liancheng's three-point shooting percentage has reached such a level, which is really incredible.

You know, the league's overall shooting rate is around 44.5%, and the average three-point shooting rate is only 33.4%. However, Xue Liancheng jumped directly to a level, reaching 47.8%. Isn't it jaw-dropping?

The most important thing is that Xue Liancheng has a high three-point shooting percentage, and the number of hits is as high as 5.

What is quality assurance and quantity assurance?

This is……

With such three-point shooting ability, if anyone dares to slack off, he will kill you immediately.

Such a three-point deterrent is really amazing.

Fans also discussed it enthusiastically.

"So, has we entered the three-point era now?"

"Xue Liancheng's three-point shooting wasn't that strong last season, but this season it's a huge leap forward."

"Indeed, Curry only averaged 3.5 three-pointers per game last season, and this season he has exceeded 5. Both of them are representatives of the new generation."

"The most important thing is that three-pointers can really kill people. Like in this game with the Thunder, the Knicks were trailing by 7 points and looked very dangerous. But... Xue Liancheng just shot, knocking the Thunder over. He was shot to death, and Lei Lei had no power to fight back."

"It doesn't matter if he shoots accurately, but he also scored so many. Xue Liancheng scored 15 points with just three-pointers. Scoring seems really easy."

The impact of Frank's article goes beyond that, and it has also attracted the attention of many teams.

They also realized a serious problem.

Three points can really kill someone.

It seems that three-pointers can win the game?

Three points, can even bring a championship?
This is a disruptive realization.

The impact it brings is unparalleled.

The old guard, the old diehards, are also beginning to realize the importance of three points.

Even Popovich deeply understands the horror of being dominated by three-pointers, because they were really shot through in the game against the Warriors.

There is also no power to fight back.

He said in an interview, "The deterrent effect of three-pointers can open up a lot of space, which will definitely help us play a more efficient offense, so... I do not reject the changes brought about by three-pointers. I also hope that the ball will Everyone on the team can keep up with the rhythm and practice three-pointers well."

This statement pushed Xue Liancheng and Curry to the forefront of the times, becoming the pioneers of the small ball era.

But these things did not affect Xue Liancheng, and he still practiced extra in the gym.

at this time.

What he didn't know was that something big was happening quietly.

President Jackson Jackson and Tyronn Lue are having phone discussions on Will Barton.

Xue Liancheng truthfully told Tyronn Lue what happened between him and Will Barton during the game.After listening.

Tyronn Lue immediately called Jackson.

Tyronn Lue put it bluntly: "Such behavior is inexcusable. He is not qualified to challenge the authority of the team boss. If everyone is like him, then this team will be finished."

Jackson also found it incredible, "Where does he get the confidence to think that the team boss needs to hand the ball to him?"

Tyronn Lue: "So, players like this cannot be retained. It is easy to cause trouble if they stay. At the same time, we need everyone to understand that this is Xue's team, there is no doubt."

The implication behind the words is to initiate a transaction and send people away.

If Xue Liancheng heard such a conversation, he would definitely be speechless on the spot.

Are you saying Tyronn Lue is flattering?
But what he said was sincere, in line with the interests of the team, and he spoke the truth.

But you want to say that Tyronn Lue has no selfish motives, right?

As soon as he heard this, goosebumps would definitely fly up. It was so obvious that even a fool could tell that it was licking...

In fact, this matter can be big or small. If you can control the situation, you can turn big things into small things and small things into nothing.

As soon as Tyronn Lue came out, he rose to the point of challenging the authority of the team boss, vowing to trade people away.

It makes Will Barton feel like he has broken a law and must die...

But in fact, Will Barton was just being a little naughty and his mood suddenly got high. To put it bluntly, he just didn't give a high five. It was no big deal at all.

But Tyronn Lue has put Will Barton on the trade agenda. What is this if not licking?
What's even more unexpected is that Jackson actually thinks so too, "But the problem is, he was signed this year. We have to wait until mid-December to start the transaction. The most important thing is that he is from Xue Yailai. If To trade him, I think we still need to seek Xue’s opinion.”

Tyronn Lue: "We can slowly look for candidates while playing the game. I believe we can find a suitable backcourt to partner with Xue. As for the issue of Tongqi with Xue, don't worry, I will communicate with him."

Jackson nodded: "Okay then, tell me who you have in mind?"

Tyronn Lue: "What do you think of Dragic?"

Jackson: "A very good point guard, but...his defense seems to be a little worse, and his position overlaps with Xue."

Tyronn Lue: "The dual point guard play is actually a feasible point and worth trying. And with Xue's scoring ability, it is more than enough to play shooting guard."

Jackson has become quite conservative, "This is a tactical issue, you need to communicate with Xue and see what he means."

Tyronn Lue: "Understood, I will communicate with him."

Jackson: "Are there any other candidates?"

Tyronn Lue: "What about Derrick Rose?"

Jackson: "The Rose of Windy City has withered a bit. His style is somewhat similar to Wade, but... he failed to climb out of the injury whirlpool after all. No one knows how much skill he has left, but he can be used as a backup candidate. Personally, I’m quite optimistic about him.”

In the historical trajectory, it was Jackson who brought Rose to New York, and also brought Noah, who was mostly useless, for a big price.

Then there was a lot of chicken feathers left.

As for what Jackson was thinking, no one knows.

Tyronn Lue: "Okay, I will focus on Rose."

Jackson: "What else?"

Tyronn Lue: "What about DeRozan?"

Jackson: "Lou, are you taking it too much for granted? How could the Raptors trade their star player?"

Tyronn Lue is very confident, "Our bargaining chip is not bad. As long as we let Will Barton increase the ball in the next period of time, his trading value cannot be underestimated, not to mention we still have Crowder. PJ Tucker, Jeff Green and other outstanding role players can actually be considered if they are replaced by an All-Star."

Jackson was silent for a moment and then said, "I think the most important thing for you is to maintain communication with Xue. I will help you with the rest of the transaction."

Obviously.

After the Fisher incident, he has gradually understood his position, which is management and operation.

He can participate in the discussion about what tactics the head coach needs to establish and what kind of people he needs, but he cannot get involved. This is the rule.

His job is to trade the people he needs at the lowest cost, and to run the team well so that the team can run smoothly.

He has no interest in participating in other tasks that are not the president's job.

As Xue Liancheng said, what he needs more now is for the team to perform well to prevent the reputation he has accumulated for most of his life from being destroyed in one fell swoop.

Everything else is unimportant...

Tyronn Lue: "Okay, I'll talk to Xue."

The two hung up the phone.

The training hall over there.

Will Barton has already found Xue Liancheng, "Xue, I'm really sorry. It was only after I saw the media reports after the game that I realized that I ignored your high-five encouragement. I didn't mean it. Please believe me."

That's right.

Tyronn Lue suddenly pushed him to the bench, which woke him up.

and so.

Then he found a deserted place and solemnly apologized to Xue Liancheng.

Xue Liancheng just smiled: "I thought you wanted to train with me. Since it was a misunderstanding, let it pass. It doesn't matter."

Everyone knows whether it is intentional or not.

Just think about it, if it was not intentional, there is really no need to run from the hotel to the training hall and make a special trip to solemnly apologize. You can just ignore the matter in a joking tone, or make fun of it in front of everyone.

For example, my hands were too hot at the time and I was afraid of burning Xue’s hands.

Just such a sentence can easily reveal it.

But Will Barton came here specifically because there was no 300 taels of silver in this place.

obviously……

This is to be a thief with a guilty conscience and not to invite it.

but……

What does it matter?

Xue Liancheng actually didn't keep it in mind. What he couldn't accept the most was Will Barton's understanding ability and his failure to cooperate perfectly with him on the court.

What he cares about is the problem of their partnership.

The rest, as long as it's not too much, isn't a problem.

Will Patton immediately beamed: "Xue, I won't accompany you anymore. I need to accompany a good sister to visit Houston tonight."

After the game against the Thunder that day, they flew to Houston.

Because it was back-to-back, they needed to arrive early.

Seeing that it was still early, Xue Liancheng came to the training hall to practice three-pointers.

When Will Patton saw that Xue Liancheng didn't hold any grudge, he let himself go on the spot.

Xue Liancheng shrugged, feeling helpless, "Then we'll see you tomorrow."

After the two waved goodbye.

Xue Liancheng was once again immersed in three-point practice.

There is no way not to strengthen yourself...

He has a bonus to open shots, and the advantages are superimposed, which is an even greater advantage.

Only by infinitely expanding our advantages can we truly achieve the top level.

For example, his three-point shooting ability is very good because he usually shoots three-pointers due to his 100% shooting skills.

But at the same time, he needs to improve his open three-point ability and prevent himself from obvious flaws, so as to maintain his three-point deterrence.

If he keeps failing to score open three-pointers, who will take him seriously?
Apart from this factor, the most important thing is that there are bonuses for empty spaces, so why doesn't he increase the places where the bonus can be increased indefinitely?
This is the top foundation.

If he can perfect his three-point shooting to the point where everyone is terrified, then there will be a wide space for him to break into the penalty area.

Even when he roams the three-point line, he can intimidate his opponents.

Just like Curry, the three-pointer is perfect, and every move can attract countless defensive attention.

This is the direction he wants to move.

Because he has a huge advantage over Curry, which is his omnipotent passing vision and his ability to read the game with his eyes open.

As long as his three-point deterrence is sufficient, his every move can pull the opponent's defense.

in this way.

It’s easy for teammates to get chances.

His passing ability can also be maximized.

With infinite switching between scoring and passing, he has immeasurable destructive power on the opponent's defense.

Even reaching a certain level, he can destroy the opponent's defense line alone and become a truly omnipotent god.

(End of this chapter)