basketball scientist

"Three-party deal, the Wolf King goes south!"

In a deal that was enough to shock the entire NBA and even the American sports circle, the Hawks, Timberwolves, and Magic completed the largest trade in NBA history.

Eagles, out: Josh Smith, David Lee, Rudy Gay, James Posey, Jerome James

Received: Garnett, Trenton Hassell, Timberwolves pick No. 36, No. 37 pick

Timberwolves, out: Garnett, No. 36 pick, No. 37 pick

Received: Bynum, David Lee, Rudy Gay, James Posey, Jerome James, Magic's 2007 first-round pick

Magic, out: Bynum, 2007 first-round pick

Winner: Josh Smith.

The deal involves eight players, plus three draft picks, including the superstar Garnett.

Everyone's focus is no longer on the draft, everyone is structuring this seemingly "complex" transaction.

First of all, the Magic's thinking is very clear. Bynum has potential, but he is not suitable for the Magic. Trade him while the market is good, and in exchange for immediate combat power, he can help the team enter the playoffs.

Josh Smith can fill the team's weakest power forward position, and can also cooperate with Turkoglu in the pick-and-roll. He and Howard are brothers who played beer together since they were young. The two of them are the team's long-term core members.

Regarding the transaction itself, everyone believes that as long as the Magic can make it to the playoffs next season, they will not lose money. As the two young people grow up, they will definitely be able to go further.

But regarding the Hawks and Timberwolves, it's hard to tell who makes money and who loses.

Crossing out the two garbage contracts of Jerome James and Trenton Hassell is equivalent to saying that the Hawks exchanged three potential stocks and a high-quality starter for Garnett and two second-round picks; you have to go above.

O'Neal went to the Heat this season as a bargaining chip. Obviously the Eagles paid more!

But the Hawks didn't have a double shot in the backcourt, and they still retained Diaw. Their hard power immediately improved to the first level in the league. The improvement was even more obvious than the Heat who acquired O'Neal. This is also a fact.

The experts didn’t know how to analyze it for a while!

Under the sensation of this transaction, no one paid attention to the real magical operation of the Timberwolves, "Roy exchanged Foye for $1 million."

What's even more amazing is that it wasn't the Trail Blazers begging the Timberwolves for a trade, but McHale took the initiative to call the Trail Blazers management and negotiate the deal.

The overall quality of the 2006 draft was indeed mediocre. The only All-Star player in the subsequent list, Rajon Rondo, was selected by the Suns and then sent to the Celtics. I just didn't know that without Garnett, the market was disrupted by the Hawks.

, whether the Celtics can form another Big Three, and whether Rondo can successfully play.

Entering the second round of the draft, Ke Yan wrote two names on the paper, selecting Millsap with the 36th pick and P.J. Tucker with the 37th pick.

Although the former is not tall, he is physically strong and has relatively comprehensive skills. In his rookie season, he served as the Jazz's first substitute inside and caused a lot of trouble for the Rockets in the playoffs; in contrast, the latter's career

His career has been bumpy, and he played in low-level leagues and European leagues for many years before returning to the NBA. It is not easy to help the team in the short term, but he plays the weakest small forward position of the Hawks, so he is just a lottery ticket.

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There is also Barea among the undrafted players. This one can be picked with the Pistons' No. 60 pick at the end, so there is no rush.

"The Toronto Raptors' choice is, pj Tucker~"

"..." I have always only been able to intercept others, but I was suddenly caught off guard by others. The Raptors took Tucker with the 35th overall pick.

Before Ke Yan could recover, the staff came to the door of the box, waiting for them to hand over the envelope.

"Millsap~" The Eagles' plan did not change and they selected Millsap with the 36th overall pick.

There are three people on Ke Yan's candidate list, namely Daniel Gibson, Craig Smith, and Leon Bowie.

After a little analysis of the situation, Ke Yan quickly made his choice, Daniel Gibson!

"The Atlanta Hawks drafted...Daniel Gibson with the 37th overall pick!"

This is a shooter-type point guard who is good at singing, basketball, and rap. After retiring from his 7-year career, he moved to the music industry and became a rapper.

There are two career masterpieces. In his first year as a rookie, he made a sensation in the Eastern Conference Finals G6 game. He made 5 of 5 shots from the three-point line and scored 31 points, becoming the team's second contributor to the finals; career career

The next year, he participated in the All-Star Rookie Game as a substitute. He made 11 of 20 three-pointers in a single game and scored 33 points. Not only did he win the Rookie Game MVP, but he also broke the Rookie Game record.

With his shooting skills and immediate combat ability, he would not have fallen to this pick and been missed. In fact, in the rookie reports before May, his pick was always at the end of the first round.

However, Gibson seems to have reached some kind of deal with the Cavaliers. He only gave trial training to the Cavaliers and declined invitations to trial training from other teams.

Generally speaking, only popular rookies dare to do this kind of thing, and they don't only try out for one team. The representative person is Pierce. The arrogant Pierce only tried out for the top three teams in the draft that year, and other teams

I ignored him at all, and ended up falling to the tenth overall pick.

A player whose market was at the end of the first round and at the beginning of the second round dared to try out with only one company, which means he has been promised. Unexpectedly, the Eagles beat the mandarin ducks hard and snatched players halfway.

He was already waiting to take pictures in a Cavaliers uniform, but was suddenly notified that he was selected by the Eagles. Gibson's words on Facebook are worth pondering: "Eagles, okay~" Paired with two helpless expressions, it seemed that he was not

Too willing to accept this reality?

Don’t want to come? Okay, just don’t play in the NBA for the rest of your life. The Hawks used a second-round pick to weaken the Cavaliers, which is not considered a failure! If you come, don’t delete this statement, just wait to be criticized by Garnett!

Anyway, Garnett has a history of beating up rookies!

After drafting Daniel Gibson, the Hawks subsequently won the 60th pick from Puerto Rico, Jose Barria.

As a result, the Hawks already have five point guards in their uneven lineup, and it is obvious that there is a surplus of talent. Of course, this is indeed the case on the surface. In fact, there is a high probability that Eddie House will jump out of his contract and seek a job.

A higher-share contract; and Jose Barea cannot be regarded as an immediate player for the time being. What the Eagles can really use are Paul and Daniel Gibson, and the latter may not be from the Eagles yet.

Immediately after the draft ended, Danny Ferry, the general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, contacted Larry Sands and sought a trade for "Daniel Gibson."

Regardless of whether he was really optimistic about Gibson's potential or not, Danny Ferry had to do this. During the trial training, he made a promise to draft Daniel Gibson, causing Gibson to give up the opportunity to fight for a first-round pick contract and come to the Cavaliers.

team, sacrificing certain economic benefits; and now, he must make a gesture to get Gibson from the Eagles.

Otherwise, if he makes similar promises in the future, who else will pay attention to Feli?

"Sorry, Danny. In the new season, Daniel Gibson is in Kimi's plan. This is a very important choice for us." Larry Sand said, "I suggest you consider other candidates."

"We can send Damon Jones, who is similar to Daniel and has more experience, or Eric Snow, and use an experienced veteran as Chris Paul's substitute, which is more in line with your needs for the championship."

Danny Ferry said.

"Sorry, you also know the salary pressure of our Eagles. We need the operating space brought by Daniel's rookie contract." Ke Yan wrote "salary pressure" on the paper and put it in front of Larry Sander. He immediately understood

Ke Yan’s intention, replied.

After repeated communication, Larry Sander still couldn't be convinced. Danny Ferry had no choice but to hang up the phone, knowing that the other party was sure that the Cavaliers were determined to win Daniel Gibson, and he was arbitrarily manipulating it.

But for the Cavaliers, the important thing is to show Daniel Gibson and his agent that they have tried hard, but the Eagles refuse to agree!

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Ke Yan could take a tough stance when dealing with Danny Ferry and Daniel Gibson, but when it came to Eddie House, who followed him from the Lakers to the Hawks, Ke Yan showed his tender side.

"Eddie, if I remember correctly, you are almost 28 years old."

Eddie House nodded: "I will be 28 years old in August. Before I met the boss, I had not done much."

Ke Yan laughed, "Yes, there are too many players like you in the NBA. In his own story, he is a figure like Jordan, but when he really entered this league, he did not meet the right coach, the right system, and the right teammates. Gradually,

It was covered up by time.”

Eddie House raised his head and looked at the coach he respected. He was vaguely aware of what Keyan wanted to say.

"From my perspective, of course I hope you stay with the Hawks. Daniel Gibson's mind is not on the Hawks, he is dreaming of going to the Cavaliers! Neither Jose Barea nor Lucas are qualified to serve as the team's second choice for the time being.

The point guard is not as strong as you, let alone your shooting skills." Ke Yan said, "If you stay on the team, maybe we can win the championship, and then you can fight for a bigger contract...

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"But I can't do that. This is your first chance to get a 'big' contract, and maybe your only chance. I can't guarantee that the Eagles will win the championship next season, and I can't guarantee that you won't suffer from injuries.

If there is any accident, the Eagles may not provide you with retirement benefits." Ke Yan said it very realistically, but these are very practical issues in themselves.

In the early stage of Eddie House's career, he was basically on the move. It was only after he met Ke Yan that he finally stabilized. After taking a two-year basic salary contract, the money saved may not be enough for his "retirement".

Taking advantage of the good data last season and the strong market performance this year, you can make money early, be safe, and have a guarantee for the rest of your life. As for the championship ring, this is something that "great players" should strive for, and House wants it.

The first thing I did was to ensure that my family and I would live a stable life in the future.

"Boss, I understand what you mean! Thank you!" These are Eddie House's true words.

Although he has been receiving a minimum salary under Ke Yan in the past two years, for a player like House, this is something he could not have dreamed of two years ago! Not to mention that he has fully achieved his worth in the past two years and has the opportunity.

Get a "big" contract. He truly regards Ke Yan as his benefactor.

The next day, Eddie House's agent announced on his behalf that Eddie House had jumped out of his contract and became a completely free agent.

After House gave up the player option, the salary situation of the Eagles' current lineup was clearly placed in front of the Eagles.

pg: Paul (3.8 million), Lucas III (800,000)

sg: Joe Johnson (13.5 million)

SF: Trenton Hassell (4.3 million)

PF: Garnett (20 million), Diaw (2.5 million)

c: Milicic (3.6 million)

The total salary of the seven players in the Eagles has reached 48.5 million, while this season's salary cap is only 50 million, and the luxury tax threshold is only 60 million. In Ke Yan's second season after taking over the team, the Eagles have

Although it has the strength to compete for the championship, it also has salary pressure. Even the current operation has great limitations. It cannot offer a contract of more than 11.5 million in the free agent market, nor can it use the space to eat garbage at will.

Contract; including the fact that three rookies have not been signed yet, this is also because the reinforcement space of the "team under the cap" cannot be wasted at will, and the signing of the rookies must be left to the end.

This has to be said that Garnett's 20 million contract has a huge impact on the team's salary space, not to mention that the Hawks were forced to take Hassell's 4.7 million contract. The contracts between the two of them alone directly cost "

Salary Cap" accounts for half!

Gibson aside, Millsap and Barea have no objections to the Hawks and can already be included in the new season's roster. This means that the Hawks already have 9 players in the lineup, among which the point guard position is the most abundant.

There are three players, but Paul is still young and Barea is a rookie. As Danny Ferry said, it may be more reliable to exchange for a veteran. Ke Yan is more inclined to trade Lucas.

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For the shooting guard position, Joe Johnson is definitely one of the top 8 or even top 6 candidates in the league. Moreover, he prefers mid-to-long-range shooting and is not keen on killing the inside. His style of play is very "healthy" and the probability of injury is not very high. If Gibson joins, he can also swing.

To the second position, Ke Yan plans to persuade mosquito shooter Kittles to play for another year. This veteran really helped the Eagles last season. Ke Yan also hopes that he will retire with the glory of the championship.

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The small forward position is the hardest hit area for the Hawks! Ke Yan's tactics cannot tolerate the team's small forward being an offensive black hole. Although James Posey's shooting percentage was average last season, no one dared to let him go. Hase

Well...he just hurts the team's offensive space when he's on the court. Unless there are special circumstances, he can only play as a substitute!

If Gibson really doesn't want to come, Ke Yan plans to take advantage of the Cavaliers and find an opportunity to make a three-way deal to get a usable small forward. In addition, there is also a small forward in Ke Yan's plan in Europe. Ke Yan has already contacted the other party

I got in touch with my agent, and when I went to Germany to watch the World Cup, I would also talk to him about joining the Eagles.

Don’t ask for much strength, at least let this position not become the Eagles’ weakness!

As the saying goes, the stage of the playoffs is not about who has the longest board, but who has the shortest board!

With Garnett Millsap and Diomi Milicic, the Hawks definitely have enough inside. They just need to sign one or two more substitutes to enrich the lineup, and then look for opportunities to trade or pick up missing pieces in the middle of the season.

Overall, the Hawks already have the strength to compete for the championship, especially given the overall decline of the Eastern Conference. This is also a season that further tests Key Yan's coaching ability.

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The NBA free agent market only opens on July 1st, but this is only the day next year when the completion of signings can be announced. In fact, since the end of the draft, various teams have already begun to hook up with major agents to negotiate for players.

Franchise issues.

Due to the addition of Garnett, the Hawks have become the favorite team for the championship in the new season. The free-player market is indispensable for veterans willing to join. "Super Substitute" Bobby Jackson became the first to "hook up" with the Hawks.

Veteran, the Kings started the Princeton offensive system that year. Bobby Jackson was a force that cannot be ignored on the bench. This veteran signed a full mid-level contract with the Kings in his career. After making enough, he wanted to win a championship with the Hawks.

Championship rings, money or not doesn't matter.

After much consideration, Ke Yan agreed to take in this veteran as insurance for the team's back line. 1.5 million per year was enough to ensure that the Eagles would still be an "under-the-cap team" and have greater room for maneuver.

Jim Jackson, who has been wandering around in recent years, also expressed his hope to join the Eagles to gain a foothold. Positionally speaking, he is more in line with the needs of the Eagles, but his ability has declined very obviously, so he is not Ke Yan's cup of tea.

After his self-recommendation to the Eagles was rejected, Jim Jackson saw no hope of winning a ring and directly chose to retire.

Finally, it was Kittles. After Ke Yan's repeated persuasion, the mosquito shooter decided to postpone his retirement plan and fight for another year.

In addition to the hope of a championship within reach, a relatively healthy body is also the key to Kittles' determination to play for another year. He cares more about enjoying the fun of basketball than winning a championship.

"No matter what, this is the last year. After this season, I really want to retire." Kittles confirmed.

"You can't retire, come directly to my coaching team and be the shooting coach!" Ke Yan encouraged the opponent.

"Uh, that's okay!" Kittles was stunned and accepted Ke Yan's appointment.

After retaining Kittles with a minimum salary contract, the Hawks signed Mavericks insider Mbenga with a one-year contract worth 2 million yuan, which improved the team's inside position.

With three signings completed, the Eagles already have 10 players on their roster. Counting the one Ke Yan interviewed in Europe and the three rookies who have not yet signed, the team already has 14 players.

"Okay, I'm going to Germany to watch the World Cup~"

"Waiting for your good news!"