The Rest, Only Noise

In the 1986 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers fought three times.

Regardless of whether the fans are tired of it, Louis is tired of it anyway.

There is still a significant gap between the Lakers and the Celtics this year, and Bird's competitive state has reached the peak of his career.

In six games, the Lakers only lasted six games under the Celtics.

The final Game6, is Bird's solo.

Although Magic had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists and averaged a triple-double throughout the playoffs, it was useless.

In Game 6, Bird had 42 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists in a single game, shooting more than 65% from the field.

At the end of the game, he won his third FMVP trophy.

In an interview with the media after the game, Bird said he had just played the best game of his career.

And, he couldn't get any better than tonight.

"I should retire now." Bird is so complacent that it shows how high a level of competition he has played.

The low back of the magician was a corner that no one paid attention to. After three years, he still couldn't break the spell.

The Lakers of the '80s were suffering the same thing as the Lakers of the '60s, they could beat other teams, but they couldn't beat the Celtics.

Louie liked the result, and he didn't want the Celtics to be beaten by anyone other than him.

He was involved in the process of building this team, and now, he's trying to figure out a way to bring the building down.

Since they selected Ewing last year, the plan to bring down the Celtics has officially entered the fast lane.

This year they won the No. 1 lottery again. Louis is determined to use the past few years to create a team that can shake the Celtic dynasty.

As soon as the finals ended, the trading market also opened.

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that they would take the second overall pick of the first round because of financial problems.

Some teams jumped into action immediately.

Louie also wants to get the 76ers' No. 2 pick in the first round, but he doesn't want to be an early bird.

An early offer can easily become a stepping stone for sellers and be used as a tool to raise prices.

June 9

Just one day after the NBA Finals, the 76ers' moves made many teams unable to sit still.

Louis came to his office early in the morning, Elgin Baylor was there, in addition to Tomjanovich and Zhao Yuanzheng.

Baylor and Tomjanovich have rich contacts, and they can inquire about some news for Louie.

And Zhao Yuanzheng is mainly responsible for analyzing what the 76ers want and what kind of price those teams that want to trade with the 76ers can offer.

On one issue, everyone agreed.

What the 76ers want most is cash, so those teams that can't afford it can be eliminated.

After this one came out, the Celtics, who were aggressive and wanted to trade the second-place pick, were out of luck.

As far as Auerbach can reduce the annual salary of Bird and Sampson to 1.6 million US dollars, we know that the team owner's so-called desire to become the Jerry Buss of the East is just lip service.

"From what I understand," Baylor said of what he had, "Portland, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Detroit are all interested in this deal."

Louis asked back, "Who isn't interested?"

"Clippers." Tomjanovich said a cold joke.

Louie laughed. If he was Donald Sterling, he would probably hire a killer to kill the general manager who sent Joe Bryant in the first round in '86.

"Expedition, let's talk about the situation of the other teams."

Zhao Yuanzheng has been preparing for this meeting for a long time.

In particular, he noted: "Only Portland and Cleveland have enough desire."

"How?" Baylor asked.

"Portland just suffered a loss in the Western Conference finals, and they have to do everything to strengthen their inside, so if we don't pick Brad Doherty, Portland with the second pick will definitely be Select him." Zhao Yuanzheng said, "They don't want to be kicked by Kareem Jabbar any more."

Hearing this, Louie's expression was very strange.

He doesn't think that with Doherty, the Blazers won't be blown away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Over the years, only Sampson has really broken Kareem in the playoffs.

At most, the other insiders will explode with him, and only Sampson is crushed by talent and beaten with technology.

In the face of Kareem Kareem in his twilight years, Sampson is like a technology product that is changing with each passing day. He belongs to a new era.

Just because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar doesn't like to come out to defend people, Sampson can beat him by shooting.

If Abdul-Jabbar is forced out to defend, Sampson can attack with the ball again.

When defending, Sampson is 2.24 meters tall, with a 2.35-meter wingspan and a flat basket bounce, making him a monster that can interfere with Kareem's hook.

Therefore, relying on a mediocre Doherty to stop Abdul-Jabbar's atrocities is definitely overthinking.

"What kind of chips can Portland come up with?" Louie asked.

"Except for Michael Jordan, Drexler, McDaniel, nobody in Portland is untradeable, everyone can be put into this trade and given a certain amount of cash."

Louie looked at the Blazers' lineup and felt that the most attractive offer was Michael Thompson + cash.

However, the 76ers already have big men like Moses Malone and Bowie, and they don't want to add to their burden with a big man who takes $800,000 a year.

That is to say, their goal is not to enhance the competitiveness of the team through trading, but to reduce the financial pressure of the team.

To be more precise, the most attractive offer for the 76ers is a young player with a good price and a considerable amount of cash.

"What's the best offer Cleveland can make?" Louie asked.

The most intense desire for reinforcement is definitely the Cavaliers.

They have given away a top pick to the Knicks for nothing, and the Knicks will have the right to exchange their first-round picks with them next year. If they don't want to improve their combat power, they will give the other party a wedding dress for nothing.

"From the roster, they don't have anything for sale, and what Philadelphia wants, they can give."

Zhao Yuanzheng took the information he had prepared and said: "However, they do have the player Philadelphia wants, Roy Hinson SF, who averaged 20 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per game last season, with a shooting percentage of 53%. A very solid and combative forward, and a two-way wing that Philly needs right now."

"They want to change their situation very much and may take risks because Hinson's potential has been developed to the limit, and this year's top three favorites all have the strength to change a team."

Louie took a look at the Cavaliers' book lineup.

Hinson really looks like a very good player, with no data or efficiency to speak of, and an annual salary of only $200,000, because he is still on a rookie contract, and the original draft pick was only the 20th overall pick in the first round.

It seems the Cavaliers have a very high level of scouting.

It can be said that as long as enough cash is given, the 76ers will definitely not be able to refuse the Cavaliers' chips. It is difficult for other strong teams to strengthen themselves to provide such high-quality young players.

Cash is not the problem at all, the problem is the young players.

The strong team is not safe even if it is covered by itself, how can it be traded?

Only a team like the Cavaliers would be so crazy.

But Louie has questions. Why would the Cavaliers give up their best player? They are not without other options.

Because even if they get a core center like Doherty, the Cavaliers still can't look up without the right helpers.

"Did the Cavaliers really put Roy Hinson in a trade?" Louie asked.

Zhao Yuanzheng shook his head: "I don't know, but this is the best bargaining chip they can offer."

"Is Hinson injured?"

"As far as I know, he's healthy, he played all 82 games last season, and he only took eight games off with knee problems in some of the three seasons."

"Knee problem?"

"Yes, he had a little knee injury, but since he was full last season, the problem has been solved."

Louie didn't believe that the rods were crazy, or that they were obsessed with Doherty's strength.

What does he believe? He believed in clear judgment.

What can this team do even with Doherty? Send the best young player on the team and bring in a young core center, and everything will be fine?

Hinson does not conflict with Doherty or several other popular rookies this year. He can play two forward positions~www.readwn.com~ Judging from the rebounding data, he is better at playing power forward.

Hinson won't be able to pair with Doherty after the trade, if the Cavs do put him on the trade list.

Based on Louie's experience, or his first reaction, there must be something wrong here.

He can't say what the problem is, but he just doesn't believe there's a team that can pick up sesame seeds and throw watermelons in the Cavaliers' current situation.

"Don't tell me, things have become interesting." Louis said excitedly, "Expedition, let's talk about Detroit and Boston, what chips can they come up with?"

"It's hard for these two teams to get what they want," Zhao Yuanzheng said.

"It's okay, talk about it, be prepared." Louis didn't plan to take action now, he had to wait.

Moreover, if the transaction involved cash, he had to apply for it.

These days must be his busiest and most chaotic time.

In addition to applying for cash for the transaction with the above, but also to participate in the NBA's annual meeting, he has to put forward several new proposals on behalf of the Knicks.

During the period, I inquired about the intelligence of all parties. Since the 76ers are going to trade the second pick, no matter whether the Knicks can get it or not, Louis must join the team. It is impossible to do something.

Besides, they have no chance. Don't the 76ers want young players with good quality and low price? Well, the Knicks have a bunch.

Therefore, in this multi-party bidding war caused by the 76ers, it is difficult to say who will be the final winner.

With the idea of ​​harming others and not himself, and with the mentality of confusing the water even if he doesn't get the draft pick, Louis started his action.

⑴Special statement, next, as long as the New York forces mention the glider, they will not call him "Clyde", but will call him "Drexler", because there is only one Clyde in New York.