Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

It’s different than in Boston.

Back in Los Angeles, the whole city was in a state of excitement. Under the overwhelming media coverage and publicity, endless crazy fans gathered at the airport. In the following days, it became more and more intense. The Los Angeles Lakers, Li Shengli and a group of teammates had a real battle. Become a god and complete an incredible journey to win the championship.

When the Lakers' championship parade began, this emotion reached a climax for the second time, and Los Angeles was still lively.

It's just that people can't stand still, and the same goes for teams.

The Lakers are already busy evaluating trades and exploring free agents in the new season.

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After the Celtics won eight consecutive championships, the league has never won three more!

In the historical contest with the Celtics, although it is a long time ago, the Lakers have this kind of competition with the Celtics, and it is obvious that... the Lakers thought about three or four, and West There is no way to take a vacation, there are too many things going on this season!

Barkley retreats?

No one can say anything about his decision to retire.

Players, coaches and other insiders across the league have given him retirement blessings publicly or with words, so West has to find a way to solve this vacancy. After all, with Barkley withdrawing, the Lakers have no offense at the fourth position. It can be said.

As for Rodman.

It was indeed West who recruited him in the first place, but in the end, the reason why he joined the Lakers was his passionate relationship with Jenny Buss. And as soon as this season is over... Jenny will break up immediately, and Rodman will not Stayed.

Rodman, who has a basic salary, is of course the best if he can be used. It doesn't matter if he can't. After all, he can't do anything right every day and never shows up on time for training. This affects the atmosphere very much, so West didn't think too much about this.

There are also new contracts for other players.

In order to compete for the third championship, the Lakers' lineup is extremely luxurious, and behind the luxury is the huge expenditure on player salaries. If the third championship were not imminent, even Buss, who has always been willing to spend money on team building, would not be able to withstand it. , so we must make an economical calculation for the new season.

Barkley is gone, and Rodman is gone. The Lakers need a fourth position that is both offensive and defensive. It is a bit inappropriate for Ben, who is weak in offense, to play the main fourth position, but he can't play as a substitute because of Ben's contract. I can't hold it back, and it's not worthwhile to spend money on a substitute.

There is also the fact that Crotty wants a salary increase. Li Shengli has made this clear, and West has to consider Li Shengli's opinion.

Then there is the release of space for the Lakers' backcourt players. The Knicks' contract has expired. As a first-line point guard, the annual salary of less than 2 million is obviously a bit shabby, but West has to consider adding it to more than 500, let alone Knicks' agent. What people want is 900.

The same situation applies to Nick's old partner Eddie, but Eddie's increase will be much smaller.

Fortunately, Kobe is here!

West is glad that he found the Hornets in exchange for Kobe, and the existence of Kobe gives him more confidence, because the loss of Nick and Eddie will not be too serious, and Fisher and Crotic are still there Well, there won't be too many players in the backcourt.

Finally, there is the head coach of the team.

This finals was so thrilling, and the first three games were all in despair... The voices in Los Angeles were all about Harris taking the blame. Although West felt that Harris couldn't be blamed too much, he also felt that Harris' There is nothing outstanding about the work, let alone the two small bosses who have gradually intervened in the management. Under the instruction of the old Buss, they also participated in the work of the new season. Jenny Buss’s first suggestion was to replace Harris. Choose a new bishop.

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From top to bottom, West calculated that the changes in the new season are not minor.

But the facts cannot remain unchanged.

Think about it and you will know how big a threat the Celtics are. Their Big Three lineup will remain unchanged next season. No matter how they add people, they will be reinforcements. As for the Lakers... once Barkley leaves, the fourth position responsible for the offense will be vacant. After this, West felt that if he didn't make drastic changes, he would have to wait for the frog to boil in warm water until it died!

Although it is a rash move, it is still advisable. After all, the two most important points, Li Shengli and Kobe Bryant, are still there.

As a result, West and a group of colleagues quickly decided on their work for the new season. They wanted to use the space vacated by several defenders at the fourth position and the rotation lineup, but before... he had to Li Shengli has work to do.

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"Hey, who's there?"

"I, Li Shengli, give money!"

West received a call from Li Shengli before leaving get off work. His face turned yellow after hearing the words, and he lamented that nothing could interest Li Shengli more than money.

"Li, didn't I tell you that I would really starve you to death in a few days? Are you just waiting for this money to live?"

"Have you forgotten? Didn't we fight the night we won the championship? Even though it wasn't much, we still had to pay a fine. Besides, I'm living a very hard life and I have to go back to China to spend money next week."

"You can also consume? Oh my God, I thought you, Li Shengli, didn't even know that money can be spent and consumed!" West laughed and cursed and said, "Okay, don't worry, our bonuses are based on endorsements." The contract is issued, you can just ask your agent to come over, and besides, can I, the general manager, still rely on you?"

"That's true, but I'm not sure if I don't get the money. I'll ask you to take care of this matter in the next few days!"

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After talking to West on the phone, Li Shengli was very happy to return to the base camp in Greenville.

Similar to West, West has a task, and Li Shengli is not idle during this period, because he has communicated with West, Crotty should have no problem raising his salary, and the recent task is to make arrangements for the big boss. It’s about finding a partner.

It's not economical for the Lakers to raise a big team, but some teams want it.

Li Shengli has said and suggested before that Ben go to the East to work with Iverson and have a relationship.

The reason is simple. Although there is not much news about the 76ers in the playoffs, the problem is that the 76ers did change their usual fatigue and were carried by Iverson who averaged 26.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Playoffs.

Put this kind of talent in the 76ers and guard Philadelphia?

To be honest, there is no one to bury. Take Kobe, who has a good relationship with Iverson. Kobe has a low starting point but has developed very steadily. Iverson has the highest starting point, but currently he is just carrying the ball alone. If the team runs, it may be a replica of Barkley, lonely in the final period, so Ben went to join the team, and both Li Shengli and Kobe thought it was very suitable.

More importantly...the East is now the exclusive domain of the Celtics.

It's a pity for the Lakers to give up Big Ben, but it would be great to send Big Ben to the Eastern Conference. The disruptive ability of Big Ben and Iverson can make O'Neal drink a pot. If the 76ers put more effort and spend more money, maybe they can The Celtics were defeated, but back to the Lakers...the 76ers, who have made many reinforcements, are better than the Celtics.

However, this matter cannot be determined for the time being, and it is only communication at the moment.

However, the possible drastic changes in the Lakers and the player cake produced by the drastic changes have already made many teams come over. People from the Greenville base camp come here every now and then to check the autumn wind and get information. Players, scouts, and those who want to challenge Harris as the head coach. There are coaches.

The three O'Neal brothers who lost in the finals are here, Mourning is here alone, the two Utah brothers are inseparable, and even the Spurs brothers are here after smelling the smell. Even as players, they are also contributing to the team's construction. No matter what the Lakers decide, what is certain is that everyone who comes out of that place can play.

Eddie, Nick, and Big Ben would all be good choices, and there are even people trying to fight for Crotty. The reason why I came here is because after the Lakers won the championship, a bunch of people from the team played here for several days, just as a The host Li Shengli is not here, so a group of hooligans are stationed here to have fun.

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"By the way, where's Mr. Li? Why isn't he at home?"

"I don't know. It seems that he returned to China and said something happened!"

Seeing that Li Shengli was not at home, O'Neal and others were very curious, but Kobe still knew a little bit of news and said directly: "I know, someone gave him news. It seems that some of their domestic players will participate in the draft for a few days. When he goes back have a look!"

"What the hell, Chinese player? Is that Yao?"

"It's over, it's over. Once Yao comes, we won't be worth anything anymore. He must be partial!" Ben's face darkened, and he felt sour when he thought of Yao Ming.

"Partiality? Damn, why does it sound wrong to me?" Malone rolled his eyes and laughed and scolded: "Don't think too much, Yao is not old enough for the draft. It should be someone else. Anyway, there will be a summit here after the draft. You can see it then, prepare to welcome new friends, and take more care of it in the future."

"Huh? Do you still need us to take care of you?"

"Uh...this...just pretend I didn't say it!"