NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 191: Draft

"NBA Dynasty Sniper (

That night, Zhao Dong got the notice from Grant to tell him about the change of coach.

Zhao Dong was a little surprised, but did not express anything.

He then had a phone call with Van Gundy. Van Gundy was in a good mood and even said that returning to the teaching assistant position would ease his hair loss trend, which is not a bad thing for him.

"Jeff, I think you can be a commentator, that is more suitable for you, that job might even have additional issuance effects?"

Van Gundy is still a nice person, he teased.

"Really? I'll try it if I get the chance." Van Gundy asked with interest.

In the afternoon of the next day, the New York Knicks signed a contract with the old Nelson and announced the change of coaching to the outside world.

This has caused some doubts in the media. Is it really appropriate to fire Van Gundy, who just won the championship?

But the old Nelson is also a well-known old coach, known as a tactical scientist, so the public opinion is not very suspicious.

That afternoon, Zhao Dong purchased a high-rise apartment building, which is not far from Lindsay.

However, the grade is far inferior to that of Lindsay's mansion. It only cost more than 1.5 million US dollars and the area is only more than 180 square meters.

The money is enough for him to buy a lot of high-end courtyards in Beijing. Generally, a good courtyard is two thousand three thousand one square, and three hundred and four hundred thousand can be bought.

The high-end Belle Mansion Beizi Mansion is more expensive, but it is also very expensive. You can also buy more than one million yuan.

The house has been renovated, Ringer Wells has already purchased furniture and kitchenware, etc., he moved in directly with his bag and moved out of the hotel.

Next, he had to stay in New York for a few days. Wells gave him a lot of advertising endorsements and some fashion magazine cover photos before he could return to China.

In the evening, he and old Nelson made an appointment to eat at a restaurant, and the two wanted to communicate.

"Hello, Coach Nelson."

"Hello, Feilong, just call me Tang."

We exchanged greetings at each other. After ordering, the two of them ate and chatted.

The old Nelson was a bit worried, violence, pride, arrogance, etc. These are all problems that Zhao Dong showed in his rookie season, but after meeting and chatting, he didn't find these things from Zhao Dong, which made him very happy.

"Feilong, what kind of offensive tactics do you like? Or what kind of offensive style do you like?"

"Slightly fast-paced offense, this can give play to the advantages of my mobile ability. I am on the outside, as long as I play fast, it is difficult for the opponent to react in time. But it requires a good organizer and must have a very good pass. Ability and vision, our current position one still lacks some of this ability."

"This is not just an issue of the organizer, but the style of the entire team. When the fast break starts, every player should be involved, serve fast, attract defenders, pass fast, play fast, each has its own division of labor... "

"But the tactic I hope is not to give up defense, not to give up strong confrontation tactics, that is, when the fast break cannot be carried out, immediately turn to positional warfare. Not the so-called small-scale pursuit of multiple rounds, abandoning defense and confrontation. Ball play."

"Well, the small ball goes hand-in-hand with the positional battle? Consider it. In fact, the Lakers Magic’s Showtime style of play is small ball, but their defensive and confrontational capabilities are not weak."

"My favorite is offense. Although I am good at organizing, I hope to focus on offense."

"Of course, you are the team's strongest scorer and attacker, that's for sure."

"In addition, Tang, let me say something you may not like. Your tactical style will definitely be welcomed in the regular season because it has a better viewing experience, but in the playoffs, it may be more difficult."

"You keep talking."

"I hope to increase the proportion of positional battles in the playoffs. Of course, this is when there are no good fast break opportunities. In the playoffs, I will return to the low position more because it is my most efficient area."

"Well, when you return to the low post, there will be fewer fast break opportunities. Well, I will consider and give up fast break opportunities that have a low success rate."

The two chatted for nearly an hour, and they felt very good.

Zhao Dong recognized the old Nelson's offensive ability, he has offensive talent that Van Gundy does not possess.

But this kind of person who advocates offense has a problem. The defense is not very good, or the defense is not very important, so he specifically points out the importance of defense.

But he is not too worried, because Van Gundy and Thibodeau, the two old Knicks, are both defensive coaches. Even if the old Nelson wanted to give up the defense, they would not agree.

The old Nelson feels better about Zhao Dong. This is a player who can fully integrate into his basketball philosophy.

Regarding defense, he did not have the idea of ​​giving up. After coaching the Knicks for a season, he knew that it is impossible for this team to give up defense and strong confrontation, because Pat Riley has already branded the iron factor on this team. In the bones of the game, unless all the coaching staff and all the players are replaced.

On the 23rd, Chicago, the Bulls headquarters, welcomed a guest, McGrady, who is about to participate in the draft.

He was brought by Bulls General Manager Jerry Klaus, and the Bulls prepared a secret meeting for this, and he will attend this meeting.

To be honest, he was a little apprehensive, because the Bulls wanted to trade him with Pippen, which was what Jerry Krause told him.

Pippen is a superstar, maybe even the 50 largest superstars in the history of the league. He is still a rookie, trading him with Pippen, no matter what else, just pressure makes his calves tremble.

Jordan rushed back to Chicago and attended this meeting.

In order to strengthen the team, he promised to let Klaus trade Pippen, but he wanted to see what Klaus liked? If not, he will never agree.

But after the meeting, he has to talk to Klaus again.

"Jerry, do you think you want to find a top point guard?" He asked when he came to Klaus's office.

"Of course, I like Kidd of the Suns, what do you think?" Klaus said.

"Kidd? No. 1 in the '94 ranking, offensive and defensive, first-class organization, he has the potential of a superstar..."

Jordan thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Do you have any chips to change him? I don't think so. And the Suns just traded Kidd from the Mavericks to the team during the season and won't trade him out."

Klaus nodded helplessly and said: "I talked to the Suns. I am willing to trade with Luc Langley + Ron Harper + two role players and the first round of the next two years, but they are not interested. Of course, they put forward a plan."

"Oh, they didn't refuse the transaction? So what's the plan?" Jordan asked.

Klaus laughed and said, "They want Pippen as the subject of the transaction."

Then he was afraid that Jordan would object, and explained: "Pippen's state has fallen a lot, and he really can't deal with Flying Dragon.

I have already negotiated with the Grizzlies, trade their fourth pick with Pippen, and then use the fourth pick to choose the guy you are about to see. I guarantee that he will be very good. He is similar to Pippen, can play small forwards, and has a better offense. He has the ability to attack the ball, which Pippen does not have. My first plan is this, and the second is to trade Kidd. "Klaus said.

Jordan was noncommittal, but asked: "But if you complete your first plan, how do you solve the point guard? The dragon guy said to the media that he is likely to play the first position next season. Do we want to Will the magician come back?"

"Troublesome guy."

Looking at Jordan, Jerry Klaus was a little dissatisfied.

Jordan snorted in his heart. He knew that Klaus's dissatisfaction was mostly not towards Zhao Dong, but towards him, because he prevented the team from signing Zhao Dong.

"The flying dragon is indeed fast, but it has not yet reached the top moving speed. He is so big, I believe it will be difficult to improve his mobility. So we only need to find a faster and more flexible point guard. Form a dislocation advantage." Klaus said at this time.

Jordan nodded, it was true.

"If the No. 1 plan is completed, I am going to trade Steve Nash of the Suns, the 15th pick of the first round last year." Klaus said.

"Nash?"

Jordan shook his head, making no impression.

Klaus explained: "He didn't get any performance opportunities in the Suns. The Suns traded Kidd last season. He has no chances. It shouldn't cost much to trade him.

But I am still very optimistic about him. You should believe my vision. He has some talents in organization. We can trade over and train as Ron Harper’s substitute before we can find a better point guard. . "

Jordan nodded, no comment.

Next, the two went to the conference room for a meeting.

This meeting was not notified internally by the Bulls. It was really a secret meeting. The people involved were a few management and Jordan, even Phil Jackson did not notify.

When Jordan saw the immature McGrady, he wondered if he could wait until the young man came out.

He is 34 years old, and what he needs now is immediate combat power, not potential. If this young man cannot show immediate combat power, is this deal necessary?

"Are you confident to deal with Flying Dragon?" he asked, staring at McGrady.

McGrady faced Jordan, the first man in active service, who had a bad temper. He was a bit nervous when he heard the word Feilong, his body trembled obviously.

In the past two days, the media has been frantically hyping the flying dragon and beating the postman, and the postman has been in the news of the ICU. Now Jordan asks him this question, he is immediately confused and unable to answer the conversation.

"Can he deal with Flying Dragon?"

Jordan was extremely disappointed. He looked back at Klaus and said: "He is a little bug in front of the flying dragon, and the flying dragon can crush him into dregs. Jerry, I don't agree with this deal. I don't have time to wait for him to grow up."

In the end, because Jordan vetoed the deal, Jerry Kraus's No. 1 plan failed.

After sending away McGrady, he dragged Jordan to talk again.

Jordan also wants to talk about it again, and Phil Jackson's matter has not been resolved, it is time to talk about this issue.

"Do you really want to trade Kidd with Pippen?"

Back in Klaus's office, Jordan said angrily: "Why can't you tolerate Pippen and Phil?"

"Michael, you can't say that. I brought them here. How can I not tolerate them? But it's my job. I have to optimize the lineup."

Jacks is also very angry. This is entirely Jordan's intervention in his work. If he could keep the flying dragon at the beginning, now he can win the championship while lying down, is it his instead?

But he endured it and explained: "I've said that many times, Pippen is already old, and next year his strength will be worse, and the strength of Flying Dragon will be stronger.

We lost the Eastern Conference Finals. After Pippen was restricted, the organizational ability collapsed. This is the main reason. We must strengthen the organization, so he must be used as a bargaining chip to trade. Apart from him, we have nothing else. Bargaining chip, you know that.

In fact, you must have watched the finals. How did the dragon perform in the finals? "

"Horrible low offensive efficiency. But, that's low, Pippen is a small forward." Jordan said.

"So we have to perform major operations on the lineup. I have to move not only the third position, but also the first position, as well as the inside line. If we maintain the current lineup, I can say with certainty, Michael, you will still Will be eliminated by the flying dragon, even if Ewing's state declines."

Klaus spoke very firmly.

Jordan rubbed his face with his hands, calmed himself down, nodded and said, "Go on."

Klaus said: "I planned to use Pippen for Kidd. With Kidd, we don't need to play a small forward, and our organizational ability will not go wrong.

In the third position, we can find a player who is well defensive and has an open shot. He can defend the dragon to a certain extent, and can open the dragon offensively.

My goal is to weaken the role of the third position, so as to weaken the role of the dragon on the defensive end. Moreover, such a player is relatively easy to find, and the price is not high. It is not very costly to use him against the flying dragon. "

When Jordan heard it, this was the reason. He attacked from the outside and the small forward didn't make many shots. There was also a point guard to organize the attack. The small forward is no longer required to have the ball, and the kid who can fly dragon can no longer limit it. The organization of the team.

"No, Jerry, if Pippen doesn't have the ball, he is the one we need, why not keep him?" He asked after reacting.

"Michael, how can we trade Kidd without Pippen as a bargaining chip? I said, we don't have a better bargaining chip."

Klaus had a real headache.

"Okay, okay."

Jordan nodded helplessly.

Next, Klaus took the initiative to talk about Phil Jackson's problem, but Jordan never let go, which made him very distressed.

When the Bulls were preparing for the transaction, the Knicks were also preparing, only waiting for the transaction window to open, and the transaction would begin immediately.

Grant has already negotiated with the Raptors, using Ewing to trade Marcus Camby, and the Raptors' unprotected first-round draft pick in 1997, which is the 9th pick this year, plus some role players. Balance salary.

He originally wanted two unprotected first-round picks in 1997 and 1998, but the Raptors did not agree on the reason that Ewing's injury would cause a decline in state.

Thinking of not swapping O'Neal with Ewing last year, he regrets now that he wants to hit the wall.

On the 28th, the 1997 NBA draft began.

That night, he also came to Madison Square Garden, as a recreation.

"Kacha Kacha..."

As soon as he appeared, the media rushed over like a shark smelling blood.

"Jordan, you... have a good sign in your hand?" Zhao Dong asked in surprise when he saw Jordan.

"Can't you come here without a good sign?" Jordan said angrily.

Zhao Dong made a haha, and was not interested in playing the old hooligan, turned around and left.

At this time, Neil Grant brought old Nelson, Van Gundy and Thibodeau, and came to Zhao Dong's side.

Zhao Dong took a look at the coaching lineup, which is very good at first offense and second defense. The tactics for next season should be no problem. It depends on how the lineup is adjusted.

However, he is not interested in asking how Grant will adjust the lineup, and he is not interested in letting the management get a few stars in. The Knicks can have him. As long as he becomes stronger, it is not a problem to hit five. He averages down. Fifty points, who would dare not give him the MVP?

Grant was very happy with Zhao Dong's attitude. He was afraid of meeting a star like Jordan and felt that Zhao Dong was better than Ewing, who had interfered with his work.

"Tim, very happy to meet you."

Popovich took David Robinson to the lottery area, walked in front of Duncan, and stretched out his hand.

"Hello, coach. Hey, David."

The veteran Duncan quickly stood up, shook hands with Popovich, and greeted the admiral again.

"The Spurs' luck is so good!"

At this time, many team general managers are very envious and jealous.

"You said, trade Ewing for Duncan, will the Spurs agree?" Grant suddenly asked.

"Tim Duncan has finished his senior year, and his body and skills are fully mature. He is a full-level immediate combat capability. I don't think the Spurs will trade."

Old Nelson said.

Having said that, he glanced at Grant, it was this guy who prevented him from trading O'Neal last year.

The Sharks, a super center just entering the peak period, should be a more valuable presence than rookie Duncan.

But it was this guy who was able to pick up the flying dragon, became a superstar in his rookie season, even eliminated the Bulls, and finally won the single-core championship, which made him deeply admire Grant's **** luck.

Now he is under great pressure, because Zhao Dong's goal is to defend the title, and even shouted the slogan of the dynasty. If he can't complete it, his fame will be ruined, and he will definitely be fired by the Knicks for the second time.

"I think I can try." Grant said suddenly.

If you want to try, he immediately got up and walked to Popovich. When he got there, he went straight to the topic: "Hey~www.readwn.com~Greg, are you interested in making a deal?"

"Oh, you said."

Popovich glanced at Grant, then at Zhao Dong in the back of the audience, and asked.

"Ewing changed your No. 1 pick."

Grant asked in his ears.

"impossible."

Popovich resolutely refused: "Do you think I'm stupid? Ewing is 34 years old and injured again. No one can guarantee his next year. Of course, if you trade with him, that's okay. I am now I can reply to you."

Following Popovich’s sight, Grant almost jumped up when he saw Zhao Dong, dissatisfied: "Don't talk about one lottery, don't even think about two or three lotteries."

After speaking, he hurried away, as if Popovich was going to chase him for a deal.

Popovich shook his head very regretfully, turned around and wanted to say something to Duncan, but saw that Duncan looked strange.

"No, **** Grant, come to talk to me about a deal at this time, it's a mistake, it's a mistake!"

His heart immediately became annoyed, and he shouldn't talk about any deal in front of Duncan, because he wanted to trade the Knicks too much.

After Popovich and the Admiral left, Duncan sat down again.

He felt a little upset, but fortunately, four years of psychology was not learned in vain.

"Two or three No. 1 picks are exchanged for Flying Dragon, do you think that two or three I am worth a Flying Dragon?"

But his heart is still very uneasy. After all, although he is mature and his major is psychology, he is still a young man and he is competitive.

Before long, the draft began.

Tim Duncan became the top pick without any suspense, wearing the Spurs hat.

Next, the digital team selected Van Horn, and the Celtics selected Chauncey Billups.

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