NBA: I just want to play soy sauce, you let me win the championship

Chapter 288 Swapping first-round picks

Without giving Artest any more time to doubt, Lu Yuanzhi naturally launched the next attack.

Only this time, Lu Yuanzhi did not choose to hold the ball early. Instead, he passed a ball-free screen, received a pass from outside the three-point line, and hit another three-point shot.

The first three offenses of the Kings were all completed by Lu Yuanzhi, and he made three of three shots and scored 8 points!
Lu Yuanzhi used three different scoring methods, but the order is actually a little more particular.

The first time Artest forced a three-pointer, Artest had to worry about his shooting ability, so he had such an easy breakthrough opportunity in his second attack.

After defeating Artest in the first two one-on-ones, he chose to score the third goal without the ball. He first told Artest that I can defeat you one-on-one with the ball, but you still can't defend me when attacking without the ball. I.

If Lu Yuanzhi breaks through Artest's defense without the ball as soon as he comes up, maybe this stupid young man will think that Lu Yuanzhi relies on his teammates' passes and the team's tactical support to score, so he is still qualified to be the team boss. ?
It wasn't that Lu Yuanzhi was overthinking, he was really afraid that Artest's muscular brain wouldn't be able to turn around.

"Boss, that's it, let's take away your magical powers and don't take advantage of me anymore! I also want to save face!"

"Boss, don't worry. When you come to the team, if anyone dares to disobey, I will be the first to teach them a lesson!"

Artest was completely defeated. He had never seen anyone crushing him like this on both offense and defense in his life!
Jordan?Known as the God of Basketball?Didn’t you break your ribs with an elbow from me in the training camp?

Kobe?Known as Jordan's successor?Wasn’t it painful to be guarded against me?

Only Max was not weak at all when fighting against my body, but his attacks were so sharp and elegant that I couldn't guard him at all!

"Ron, the trade hasn't happened yet! I'm not sure I can go to the Pacers!"

Lu Yuanzhi didn't expect Artest's attitude to change so quickly, and it was difficult to adapt to it for a while, but he also felt happy. Who else would be unhappy if he conquered someone so quickly.

However, Lu Yuanzhi also knows in his heart that it is really hard to say whether he will go to the Pacers or not.

Although the Pacers have shown great sincerity, the team is also a regular in the playoffs, and joining by yourself can quickly strengthen the team. You may not even be able to reach the finals, which is indeed in line with your needs in team selection.

But there are so many things in this world that cannot be taken for granted. Who knows what accident will happen next!

After Lu Yuanzhi scored the three-pointer without the ball, Miller's eyes lit up and he nodded toward his bench, where Larry Bird was sitting among the staff.

Although Miller said that if Lu Yuanzhi joins, he will try his best to "assist" Lu Yuanzhi so that he can integrate into the team faster.

But this was just talk. Deep down in his heart, Miller also felt that he needed to take a closer look at Lu Yuanzhi.

However, he is too familiar with this off-ball three-pointer. Isn't this his famous stunt?
The Pacers have designed a lot of off-ball running tactics for him to amplify his threat of catching three-pointers. Now that Lu Yuanzhi also has such an ability to make three-pointers without the ball, he can just plug and play.

There is almost no running-in difficulty!
What's more, Lu Yuanzhi's ability to hold the ball and attack is not weak, and he is indeed very suitable for the Pacers.

Miller couldn't help but admire Larry Bird's vision. This old guy really knows how to play.

The game continued without any trouble. The Kings relied on their strong overall strength to easily win at home with a 20-point advantage, and Lu Yuanzhi also got 4 free attributes.

Artest unexpectedly contributed 2 points, and then Harrington, who came off the bench, also contributed 2 points.

In addition to the 8 points of free attributes in the previous three games, Lu Yuanzhi once again got 12 points of free attributes. After all of them were devoted to holding the ball for three-pointers, this ability also reached 25 points.

There are still 19 regular season games, and Lu Yuanzhi's pressure has not diminished to win 45 free attributes.

After the Pacers attended the post-game press conference, they rushed back to Indiana. They will face the Hornets at home one day later. This game is related to their playoff ranking and cannot be missed.But Lu Yuanzhi was invited by a mysterious man for a late-night snack.

"Larry, you didn't go back with the team? Is it legal for us to meet like this?"

That's right, the person sitting in front of Lu Yuanzhi was none other than the King of Forces, Larry Bird, who proposed to have a face-to-face conversation with Lu Yuanzhi.

"I'm just the general manager, not the team coach. I don't have to worry about daily training and games. Of course, my time is relatively free."

"You don't have to worry about any problems with our meeting. I've said hello to the Kings management, so it's considered a legal contact."

Lu Yuanzhi nodded, relieved.

He also doesn't want to cause trouble for the team when the playoffs are about to come and affect the team's playoff performance.

"Moreover, whether we can introduce you to the Pacers is the top priority for whether we can return to the top and even compete for the championship."

"So, I communicated with your team management and proposed a small bet."

"Small bet?" Lu Yuanzhi was curious, how to bet?
Bird showed his signature smile, "I propose a first-round pick exchange in 04 or 05."

As we all know, a team's draft picks are most likely determined by the team's regular season results. As the team with the best regular season results in the league, the Kings have not received a good pick for two years.

When Larry Bird proposed the 04 draft pick swap, he clearly told the Kings that you are blind. Lu Yuanzhi is the key to your results. Without him, your results will decline.

As for our Pacers, after acquiring Lu Yuanzhi, we have made great progress and achieved better results.

So, swap first-round picks to prove who’s right!

This is tantamount to a slap in the face, and it really fits the character of a forced king.

The Kings' management is probably going to be furious at this point.

Their logic is simple. The Kings can win the championship because of the team's Princeton offensive system and because the team has core Chris Webber. The other players are all championship puzzle pieces.

Therefore, the Kings are unwilling to give up two starting players in exchange for Lu Yuanzhi staying on the team.

In their view, Lu Yuanzhi played well, but he was just a system player. Without Lu Yuanzhi, there are Turkoglu and Christie on the bench, which will not affect the strength of the Kings at all.

But what's going on with you Bird?

Looking for the team with the best record in the league to exchange first-round picks?
Who gave you confidence?

Our Kings basically have draft picks at the end of the first round. Although your Pacers can enter the playoffs, they may still get around 20 picks.

Do you want to change?
Then I will definitely switch with you!
Therefore, this deal is extremely close to being concluded.

Therefore, the Kings allowed Bird to contact Lu Yuanzhi in advance.

(End of this chapter)