ATPnovel Chapter 356 The Big Deal
Chapter 356 The Big Deal
Qualifying lost to Türkiye.
For a time, there was a public outcry.
But soon.
At least in the United States, no one cares about the World Championships.
In the eyes of Americans, the World Championships is not a great game.
In addition, although all the players who went this time were NBA stars.
And the face of the league's future like James.
But in the final analysis, all the people who went there were young people.
None of the really powerful characters went.
At the very least, in the eyes of most Americans, Kobe is the No. 1 player in American basketball today.
Kobe went to the Olympics, didn't he bring the championship back?
This time Kobe didn't go, and if he lost, he lost.
Of course, the reason why no one pays attention to the World Championships suddenly is not entirely due to the spirit of Ah Q.
The real reason is that throughout the summer, although there have been constant rumors in the NBA trade market, there has been no real blockbuster news.
And now, something has or is becoming a reality.
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In this year's playoffs, Kobe seemed to be possessed by a god of death.
Especially the first round of the playoffs.
Averaged 54 points per game.
In the case of being almost swept out by the Lone Ranger with the best record in the league 3:0.
He just led the team to complete the reversal and entered the second round of the playoffs.
You know, although the Lakers management has been talking about strengthening.
But that's about it for the Lakers.
This summer, the Lakers executives shouted the slogan of reinforcement.
It's just that there is also news that the Lakers intend to trade Kobe.
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Kobe is not the only superstar who has also been rumored to be traded.
Last summer, it was reported that the 76ers wanted to trade Iverson.
Some people also say that the 76ers will choose not to renew Iverson's contract and directly let him become their own player.
Although in the end Iverson completed the contract extension with the 76ers.
However, the team's record last season was not ideal, and Iguodala's performance was much better than before.
It seems that the 76ers have moved the idea of trading Iverson again.
Also.
Pistons Billups, Hamilton.
Carter of the Nets, Kidd.
Heat's O'Neal, Payton, Mourning, Walker.
Wizards Arenas.
Stojakovic of the Pacers.
Dirk Nowitzki of the Lone Ranger.
Grizzlies Gasol, Miller.
The Clippers' Cassell, Maggette, Brand.
King's Bibby, Martin.
Randolph of the Trail Blazers.
Yao Ming of the Rockets.
It seems that every team is dissatisfied with its main force.
These main players must be traded out.
The most outrageous thing is that the Hornets' Chris Paul, who just won the Rookie of the Year, is also considered tradable.
Of course, none of those trade rumors have materialized since July.
However, none of them have been proven to be false.
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at last.
Someone is moving.
The Lakers offered Pau Gasol of the Grizzlies and Chris Paul of the Hornets.
Public opinion immediately exploded.
Among them, especially Spurs coach Popovich's words are the most intense.
"What are the Lakers trying to do?"
"Directly to the NBA finale?"
"Isn't it enough that they have a Kobe?"
"Gasol was also last year's All-Star substitute, averaging 20+9 players per game."
"Although Paul is still a rookie, he will definitely grow into an All-Star point guard, and I believe it won't take long."
"If we just form a team like this, other teams won't have to live anymore?"
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The knights have also taken action.
What they are looking for is Shaquille O'Neal.
In addition, they also want to get veteran Sprewell from the Jazz.
People say that a good horse never turns back.
But this time, they actually wanted Ricky Davis from the Bobcats.
Some analysts believe that even with such a team, the actual lineup is not as good as the Lakers' imaginary lineup.
There will also be much less resistance.
However, more people believe that the Cavaliers management is still whimsical.
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There are rumors of intention.
There are also real action.
8 month 31 day.
The U.S. team's loss to Türkiye ended shortly after.
The alliance broke big news.
The Jazz traded for Iverson.
Although the specific details of the transaction are unclear.
However, this news has been confirmed by the management of the 76ers and Jazz.
"What's the situation?"
"Are the 76ers going to start rebuilding directly?"
"Won't the Jazz be invincible next season!"
"They've already made it to the Finals with their previous lineup."
"Now, replace Sprewell with Iverson, will other teams survive!"
"How could the league approve such a deal."
Everybody knows.
Although the 76ers management is very dissatisfied with Iverson, he was still a fierce man who averaged 33 points per game last season.
Even looking at the entire league, it is only slightly inferior to Kobe and Zhou Yao.
Not to mention that he already has 3 scoring champions in hand.
Next season, Deron Williams, who has performed well once he entered the league, will cooperate with him.
There is also Kirilenko who is also a good passer.
The jazz hasn't taken off yet!
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The Jazz trade news has been shocking.
And next.
The Nuggets also reported trade news.
They succeeded in Taobao from Piston.
Suddenly got Billups and Hamilton two generals.
Many people exclaimed that the Nuggets have suddenly become a team that can compete for the championship.
Look back.
It seems that the Lakers want to strengthen, want Gasol and Paul, it seems not so difficult to understand.
There are already the Spurs, the Suns, the Mavericks, and now the Nuggets and Jazz.
There are so many championship teams in the West.
It was like hell.
If the Lakers don't strengthen, it may not be easy for them to make the playoffs next season.
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The World Championships are still going on.
The US team, which has no interest in fighting, lost to Germany again.
Historic only won the eighth in the World Championships.
And to the final.
The Chinese team defeated Spain 96:77 and won the championship.
Wang Zhizhi averaged 28.2 points per game, winning his third international scoring title.
Zhou Yao scored 11 assists and 5.2 steals, leading the league in assists and steals.
Almost immediately after the end of the game.
News came out again.
The Bobcats want to trade for Wang Zhizhi.
Sure enough, there was another voice of opposition.
Wang Zhizhi has always played as a substitute in the NBA.
There are very few starting opportunities.
But in the international arena, he became a super scoring machine.
And the cooperation with Zhou Yao has always been very good.
When they were in the Wizards, the two cooperated very well.
Moreover, as a substitute player, Wang Zhizhi's salary is not high.
The Bobcats still have plenty of salary space to continue to reinforce.
Of course, Wang Zhizhi still has one year left on his two-year contract, and it is a player option.
He can also choose to jump out of the contract and fight for a real big contract for himself.
His performance in the World Championships this time also made many teams show interest.
But talk.
This time Wang Zhizhi should be more cautious when signing the contract again.
His achievements in the international basketball world are brilliant enough. When he returns to the NBA, he really doesn't want to play as a substitute anymore.
As the days go by.
More deals were revealed...