The Godfather of Basketball

After not paying attention after the season, the Celtics have come to a very important crossroad this offseason.

In previous lives, this season, Ray Allen left the Heat. In the middle of the season, Garnett and Pierce were packed to the Nets, and Billy King was "fashionable forever," which made the Celtics' new rise.

Originally James was in the Cavaliers, Tang Tian could even recruit Ray Allen, but now, considering the player's private relationship, Ray Allen is likely to go to the Heat.

As soon as Ray Allen left, the Celtics' big three were basically announced. It wasn't impossible for Tang Tian to use his eloquence to dig Garnett whose contract had expired.

Garnett, he was impressed by the toughness of the Celtics last season. Garnett is also very good in the second spring. If he can come, it is equivalent to giving the Cavaliers an offensive axis on the offensive end and a defensive end. A barrier that can help Yao Ming defend the rim and even play a small lineup at the fifth position is perfect.

It's exciting to think about it.

After Garnett, Tang Tian swept other free agents one after another.

The three-year contract signed by Yi Jianlian and the Rockets has expired. The Rockets will not sign him in the future, except for the performance of 12.2 points and 4.5 rebounds last season. A middle-class contract is still easy to get.

In fact, if people can't sign Garnett, considering the player's ability to return to the host of the system, Yi Jianlian is the most suitable candidate.

In addition, Gerald Wallace is also a good candidate.

After framing these people, Tang Tian went to Jones.

"Schedule the meetings with these people. Boston is the first stop."

Because the management can contact free agents only after the free agent market opens on July 1st, these can only be temporarily on the agenda.

"Yes, arrange Ray Allen on this trip too."

Tang Tian thought and said again.

Although the previous life Ray Allen went to the Heat, but always have to try it, if you really get him, then the Cavaliers are definitely more powerful.

"They shouldn't all leave Boston. The special is Kevin. He has a close relationship with Pierce and Rondo," Jones said.

"How do you know without trying?" Tang Tian said with a smile.

Why did Garnett come to the Celtics from the Timberwolves, not just for the championship? Now they have not been able to do so, and the Cavaliers and the Heat are clearly the mountains that they can't pass, and there are few years left in their career Under the circumstances, who knows what he will choose.

"Okay." Jones nodded and looked up at Tang Tian.

"It just looked like you were unhappy. Why did you quarrel with your wife?"

Jones smiled, not sure or negated, and left the office first.

Tang Tian just smiled and shook his head.

A quick glance at the list of free agents.

As for the third point guard, Mike Bibby and Arenas are both good choices. Anyway, signing is basically to take Thomas down and use it when there is an injury.

However, Kidd also seems to have ended his contract with the Mavericks. The Cavaliers have a mini-middle class, so lobbying to join should also be a play.

At the front line, Parsons or Morris has to give up one person. Considering the off-court factors and trade value of the player, you can choose to give Parsons away on the draft day.

In this way, the ideal lineup is basically there.

Point guards: Paul, Isaiah Thomas, Kidd

Guards: Green, Carter

Small Front: Butler, Butier, Middleton, Draymond Green

Power forward: Garnett, Markieff Morris, Artest

Centers: Yao Ming, Whiteside, Oquin

This lineup can definitely have a wave of frontal rigidity with the Heat.

By the way, Butler.

Butler will definitely have to play a more important role in the new season. The role of defensive assault to him last season is definitely not working. He must improve himself quickly this offseason.

Thinking of this, he called Casey again and asked him to call Butler to his office.

...

Butler was just about to return to the hotel, and was temporarily called by Casey to the arena. He hurried to the coach's office.

Jones was coming out of his office at this time, but saw Butler froze, and then asked, "Jimmy, where are you going?"

"Mr. Jones, it was the coach who sought me, and he said he had a separate message to talk to me." Butler said respectfully to Jones.

"Oh, let's go." Jones didn't ask much. Tang Tian was very interested in the front. Butter was now looking for Butler, most of which is about the role of next season.

"Then I'll go." Butler nodded, and quickly walked to Tang Tian's office.

Jones hesitated, and followed up.

...

"Jimmy, you are here, sit."

Tang Tian set his hand aside first, then looked at Butler who was sitting down.

"Next season, you will be the team's starting small forward." Tang Tian's personality, as always, opened his eyes.

After Butler listened, the whole person was a joy. Although James coached him to play for a period of time after the departure, but in the playoffs, his starting position was basically replaced by Carter. It was not expected that Tang Tian was in the championship parade. That day, he gave him such great news.

"But you shouldn't be too happy. In the new season, the coaching staff will have more and more requirements for you." Seeing Butler's happy look, Tang Tian appropriately beat.

"I know, coach, no matter what I ask, I will work hard to do it." Butler put away the joy and said seriously.

Tang Tian nodded, but what he liked was Butler.

"It's not starting from the offseason ~ www.readwn.com ~ It should be accurate from today. You have to start to become stronger. You will go directly to James and Pierce in the regular season. You also To raise the three-pointer to the average league level, I want more than just a role player or a 3D player. I need you to grow into an All-Star. "

Butler has the potential to be an All-Star, and he can infect teammates on the court. Tang Tian will naturally try his best to develop this potential.

"I see." Butler was a little excited, not because of how difficult these requirements were, but because of Tang Tian's trust.

This is probably the most time the coach has trusted him since he played basketball.

I talked about some details again, and unknowingly passed an hour, it was almost time to eat.

Because lunch was eaten with Burke before, he had to go home in the evening, and he didn't have dinner with Butler. After talking, he let him go back first.

Butler left, and Tang Tian cleaned up and was about to leave.

Just then, the door was knocked again, and Jones followed.