I’m Really Playing Basketball

Jordan took the initiative to call Paxson and seek to trade Gerald Wallace. Chen Xiao and James only found out about it when they arrived in Denver and had a beer with the host brothers Carmelo Anthony and Paul Harbin in the evening.

When Chen Xiao and James heard that the general manager of the Cavaliers said that Jordan was willing to send Gerald Wallace to the Cavaliers, Chen Xiao and James were really shocked.

Gerald Wallace, although the Bobcats' record this year is really terrible, this team is not without outstanding players.

Chris Paul, who is having a beer with Chen Xiaoha, this year's No. 4 pick, averaged 15 points, 6.5 assists and 2 steals per game with the Bobcats this season. He is one of the biggest favorites for this year's NBA Rookie of the Year.

Chris Paul, Okafor of the SuperSonics, and Howard of the Spurs are the biggest favorites for the Rookie of the Year award this season.

It is precisely because of Chris Paul's outstanding performance with the Bobcats this season that Bobcats general manager Jordan used the No. 4 pick in 2004 to acquire Chris Paul, who was on the edge of the lottery. It is now considered a god-like operation.

When the whole world was not optimistic about Chris Paul, Jordan was able to select Paul with such a high pick, which is certainly worth boasting about.

As much criticism as Paul encountered when he was first elected, he should enjoy as much boasting as he does now, even greater boasting than the criticism.

Therefore, don't look at the fact that the Bobcats' current record is last in the league.

But as the general manager of the Bobcats, Jordan's evaluation in the league is very high.

He was the first to choose Chen Xiao and the most accurate to select Paul. These two magical operations brought Jordan huge reputation.

And Jordan's magical operations and vision as general manager are even more than that.

Another operation by the Bobcats also made people feel Jordan's strong vision.

Which is better than operation?

Of course it was the one that selected Gerald Wallace from the Kings!

You know, Gerald Wallace's data in the Kings last season was 2+2. This data was not only at the bottom of the Kings, but also at the bottom among those players who did not receive protection.

Although Jordan and the Bobcats had 15 opportunities, there were more than 200 players for Jordan to choose. It was really magical to be able to select Gerald Wallace, a buried pearl, among so many people.

After Gerald Wallace was reused by the Bobcats this season, his average playing time increased to 36 minutes per game, and his average data also skyrocketed from 2+2 to 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. Both on offense and defense, he showed great potential.

And what's more important?

More importantly, Gerald Wallace is only 22 years old now, and he still has huge potential!

It can be said that Jordan used his vision to find the answer to the Bobcats' forward position in the next ten years among a group of losers.

Judging from the potential shown by Gerald Wallace this season, he can be the answer to the forward position for any team in the league for the next ten years.

This is a super potential stock that cannot be exchanged for the top five picks.

And this potential stock was brought to the Bobcats entirely by Jordan's 'magic eyes'.

It can be said that in the current NBA, because of Paul's height, many people believe that Gerald Wallace's potential is higher than Paul's.

This is no joke. As Paul's good brother, Chen Xiao has read Paul's scouting report. NBA scouts basically evaluate Paul as the most promising All-Star in the future, and his ceiling is not as good as that of Stoudemire. you.

He is also a small guard with explosive speed. Stoudemire scored 19+9.3 in his rookie season and 20+9 at his peak. In his rookie season, Stoudemire not only had the same explosive speed as Paul, but also passed the ball better than Paul. good.

When Paul was drafted, scouts reported that he could not be a traditional point guard. In college, his assist-to-turnover ratio was as high as 2.2 to 1.

All in all, in the eyes of many, Gerald Wallace is a future Elvis contender for the Bobcats.

Such a potential stock, Jordan gave it away immediately. Would this not surprise Chen Xiao, James and Cavaliers general manager Paxson?

To be honest, even Chris Paul, who was having a beer with Chen Xiao and James at this time, looked dull.

"I only have one teammate in the Bobcats who looks promising, and now he's gone?"

To be honest, Xiaopao's expression looked a little pitiful at this time.

Seeing Xiao Pao's expression, Chen Xiao and James were a little embarrassed and didn't know how to comfort him.

Anthony, who was next to him, patted the kid on the shoulder and said, "Chris, if you want to be more open-minded, Gerald Wallace is really gone. This year's Rookie of the Year is yours."

"..."

Is this the smell of a funeral?

Why are Mello's words so offensive?

Xiaopao looked depressed.

It is said that among the four brothers, he had the worst start in the NBA.

When Xiao Chen entered the league, he was surrounded by super giants like Jason Kidd and Finals-level players like the Nets. When he came to the NBA, he was crowned the championship and FMVP in the first year, one of Diaw's!

When Xiao Zhan entered the league, he had a giant like Xiao Chen around him. Xiao Chen took him and made him an All-Star starter in the first year. He was on the second team, in the Eastern Conference Finals, and was the assist leader. He also had an epic and perfect start. He was a lucky one. !

When Britney entered the league, although she didn't have any superstar teammates around her, she was surrounded by strong players such as Camby, Andre Miller, Leonard, and Nene.

He was the only one. When he entered the league, he really had nothing. He was surrounded by useless wood that Jordan found from other teams in the league. Finally, a sycamore wood was found among the useless wood. Now this sycamore wood is also Moved by Jordan.

Is this a rhythm that requires him to lose dozens of games in a row throughout his rookie season?

To be fair, in history, the Bobcats are second to last in the league this season, second only to the malicious Hawks.

The current lynx is much weaker than the lynx in history.

Why do you say that?

Let’s not talk about who had the greater impact on the team during his rookie season, Okafor or Chris Paul.

Just say that some of the outstanding players of the Bobcats in history have been sent away by Jordan this season.

For example, when the winter trade market just opened this season, Jordan sent Eddie House, who averaged 11 points per game, to the Boston Celtics in exchange for the Kings' 2005 first-round lottery-protected pick. .

Then, Jordan sent the team's outstanding shooter Jason Kapono, who averaged 8.5 points per game and shot 42% from three-point range, to the Raptors in exchange for the Raptors' 2005 lottery-protected draft picks.

Then, the team's white center Primoz Brezek, who averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds per game, was traded to the Pistons in exchange for the Pistons' 2005 first-round draft pick.

Then, guard Matt Carroll, who averaged 9 points per game, was sent to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the Mavericks' 2005 first-round draft pick.

After that, 24-year-old shooting guard Kareem Rush, who averaged 11.5 points per game, was sent to the Pacers in exchange for the Pacers' 2005 first-round draft pick.

By the way, the first thing the Bobcats traded was young point guard Brevin Knight, who let Chris Paul play as a backup at the point guard position. Jordan traded this point guard who averaged 11 points and 10 assists in more than 20 games. Sent to the Clippers in exchange for a lottery-protected first-round pick from the Clippers.

Then after correcting Chris Paul, he played 20 games and sent Paul's substitute Jason Hart, who averaged 9.5 points and 5 assists per game, to the Jazz in exchange for a second-round draft pick from the Jazz.

After that, he traded with the Eagles and sent Delomberg away to get the Eagles' 2005 second-round pick.

And sent Keith Bogans to the Rockets in exchange for a 2005 second-round pick from the Rockets.

Look at these operations of Boss Qiao. Play one player and send away a player. Play two players and send away two players. Play a dozen players and send away a dozen players.

Chris Paul is in the Bobcats this season. It is true that every day when he comes to the team, he may encounter team players who disappear inexplicably.

Chris Paul has always felt that Jordan's operation of trading these high-quality players of the team for draft picks should not involve him and Gerald Wallace.

Now that even Gerald Wallace has been sent away, does it mean that he may also be sent away by Jordan who doesn't know what to do at any time?

As for the best rookie of the season, Xiaopao, I am already in danger.

"If I am sent away by Jordan one day, don't be surprised."

After the depressed Xiaopao finished speaking, he picked up a cup of fat happy water and poured it down.

Seeing Xiaopao like this, Xiao Tiantian didn't know how to persuade her.

Because there is really no way to persuade him.

Because the whole league, and even the whole world don't know what Joe is going to do.

Not counting Gerald Wallace's trade, Jordan has sent away nine Bobcats players this season in exchange for six first-round picks and three second-round picks.

With so many picks, none of them are lottery picks.

If there is a lottery pick, it makes sense, it is for the future of the team.

Otherwise, no matter how many these picks are, it’s just change.

And the players sent out by Jordan, to be honest, are all quite high-quality.

At the very least, teams willing to trade with Jordan must feel that these players are worth the price.

Therefore, these players sent out by Jordan have immediate combat capabilities. Most players cannot get immediate combat capabilities even with first-round draft picks.

Jordan just gave it all away.

What do you think Jordan is going to do?

Exchange for change?

But I haven’t seen Jordan do this.

If it was for a change, why did Gerald Wallace also change it?

Gerald Wallace is a potential stock that cannot be exchanged for any number of draft picks.

Finally, what Buckley said seems to be the most reasonable: "I know Michael, he loves gambling, and he has now fallen into the fun of unlimited card drawing and cannot extricate himself. When a person is addicted to gambling, in the end The ending will definitely be ruined!"

"I know that Chris Paul is very good in the NBA, and I also know that Gerald Wallace is very good in the Bobcats, but when Michael gets addicted to his hand, they will all be replaced by Michael as a chance to draw cards."

"I still say the same thing, Michael's divine eye is going to be broken, I haven't lost yet!"

Well, to be honest, what Barkley said is sensational, but what is even more sensational is that Jordan's behavior actually makes Barkley's sensational statement seem the most reasonable.

Because Barkley's prediction actually came true. Gamblers will sell their wives and children sooner or later, and Jordan has already begun selling Gerald Wallace.

Jordan is no longer satisfied with those small first-round bets, and wants to bet big on the lottery!

Jordan may really treat the NBA like a casino.

Of course, Master Qiao also responded to Barkley at that time, and he still had his mysterious smile, not angry at being blackmailed by his friend: "This time, Charles didn't understand me so well. This time, he was on the ceiling, And I'm in the atmosphere, and you're all in the basement."

Good guy, quite arrogant.

However, after all, he is the son of the NBA general manager who has surpassed Rhodes without a championship and surpassed Jerry with one championship. It is normal to be a little arrogant.

"Chris, as an NBA player, sooner or later you need to adapt to this kind of life. At least now you are still a Bobcats player. At least you are still in Charlotte, North Carolina, and still in your hometown."

Finally, it was Chris Paul who was comforted by Britney.

Well, in fact, there is one sentence that Tiantian didn't say later, and that is: "Unless you are LeBron, he will never have such troubles. Of course, Chen doesn't have to have such troubles."

In short, Jordan's initiative to approach the Cavaliers to trade Gerald Wallace will definitely take shape.

Gerald Wallace is the perfect swingman at the third or fourth level that the Cavaliers are looking for.

He can run, jump, attack, defend and pass. If a player like this comes to you on his own initiative, don't be a fool!

It can be said that since Jordan knew that the Cavaliers were unwilling to trade existing players and sent Gerald Wallace, it was not to rip off the Cavaliers.

So, the deal will be done soon.

Judging from Paxson's request to Chen Xiao, Jordan and the Bobcats seem to only have the Knicks' first-round pick this year and the Cavaliers' first-round pick next season.

If it is really this bargaining chip, it is really just a meaning.

The Knicks' first-round pick next season is around 10, and the Cavaliers' first-round pick next season is around 27.

The combined value of these two picks is really not as high as Gerald Wallace.

Therefore, the Cavaliers will definitely agree.

So, soon, the Cavaliers will have the final piece of the team's puzzle.

Therefore, Xiao Zhan, who pretended to be surprised and a little sad about Paul in front of Paul, jumped up excitedly when he and Chen Xiao left Xiao Tiantian's house.

"Xiao Chen, our opportunity has come!"

Yes, our chance has come!

When the entire league is talking about the Magic and Suns meeting in the Finals, or the Heat and Suns meeting in the Finals, the Cavaliers' opportunity is here!

"The dishes are ready, it just depends on the skill of Rick Carlisle as a cook!"

It is said that Chen Xiao and James came to Denver immediately after the game against the Timberwolves on February 17. In fact, Chen Xiao could have come later.

After all, Chen Xiao does not need to participate in the Rookie Challenge on February 18.

However, because the Cavaliers' James, Mo, and Korver are all participating in the Rookie Challenge, of course Chen Xiao will come to support them.

Moreover, among the players participating in the Rookie Challenge this year, there are many friends of Chen Xiao, such as Anthony, who represents the second grade, and Paul, who represents the first grade.

By the way, there is also Yi Jianlian, who was selected for the first-year team in place of the injured Okafor. Chen Xiao also needs to cheer for him.

Also because of Yi Jianlian's existence, Dayao, who like Chen Xiao did not need to come so early, also came.

Dayao is here, and of course Wade is here too.

Because this Denver All-Star Game is the first time Wade has been selected as a starter, the Heat superstar is really showing off when he comes here this time. He is wearing the same clothes as a model. When seeing him, Chen Xiao was stunned.

Speaking of Xiaotai, this guy is really getting more and more naughty.

A good grown man who has already married and established a business has made himself such a slut. What do you want to do? !

After Chen Xiao raised this question to Wade with suspicion, Wade was frightened and quickly denied it.

"Chen, don't talk nonsense, I don't want to do anything!"

"Furthermore, when did you, a recognized bad man, have the right to question me, a wonderful husband and a wonderful father?!"

Well, Chen Xiao, who originally wanted to find some bright spots in Wade, was immediately defeated by Wade's words.

After Wade finished speaking, Chen Xiao sighed.

But soon, Chen Xiao raised his proud head.

"Xiaotai, I think you are envious of me. I am rich, famous and have children, but I am not married. You must be envious of me!"

"..."

Chen Xiao originally used his last stubbornness to fight back casually, but what he didn't expect was that after Chen Xiao said this, Wade was actually stunned for a moment.

No way? No way? No way? !

"Xiaotai, you're not really jealous that I'm not married, are you?!"

What about your character as a wonderful husband? 1

"No, don't talk nonsense!"

After a fierce rebuttal, Chen Xiao felt that the two golden halos on Wade's head began to become less dazzling.

"Heh, man."

For a moment, Chen Xiao felt how much better he was.

Brother Luo, Xiaotai, and him, the three brothers, he is not the special one.

Brother Luo is the special one.

Seeing Luo Ge watching the game seriously and applauding his younger brothers Howard and Scola, Chen Xiao smiled happily in his heart.

"What's wrong, Chen?"

"It's okay, I'm just curious. Brother Luo, did you really reject Beyoncé?"

"Um."

Luo Ge did not choose to lie to him. He got this news from Arenas.

Luo Ge is handsome, good at playing, and has a cool and elegant playing style. His defense is like a work of art. He is simply a male god among black people. If someone like Luo is thrown out, he can be killed casually. .

Arenas often secretly told him that today so and so confessed to Luo Ge, and tomorrow so and so will woo Luo Ge. Anyway, the Spurs will never lack black beautiful stars at home.

Chen Xiao has always felt that most of the so-called black beauty celebrities in the United States are not worthy of Luo Ge.

But when Chen Xiao heard Arenas say that Beyoncé proposed to Luo Ge, Chen Xiao was really excited.

At that time, Chen Xiao also joked with Arenas that Brother Luo, who has been single for thousands of years, was going to be single.

"No one can say no to Beyoncé!"

Arenas is so envious, a goddess among black people.

Even a yellow person like Chen Xiao thinks Beyoncé is beautiful and worthy of Luo Ge.

But……

Brother Luo actually refused directly!

"Ron, why? Am I not good enough?"

"No, you're fine."

"Then, why?"

"With a small body, it's hard for me to play basketball."

"..."

According to Arenas, Beyoncé cried at that time, and she cried so sadly.

"Chen, Ron really needed a beating at that time. When I saw Beyoncé crying, I really wanted to rush out and promise on his behalf, but..."

"but?"

"But Ron was really handsome back then!"

Arenas' voice was full of respect.

In fact, it wasn't just Arenas. Howard, Scola, Bowen, Varejao and others who were secretly hiding in the corner with Arenas to watch the show all respected him.

In short, for the NBA, it is really more difficult to produce a player like Luo Ge than to produce a Jordan.

Otherwise, do you really think that just an ordinary person can suppress a person with a dark heart like Bobo?

Otherwise, do you really think that a random NBA player can make Bobo, who is fearless, feel that kind of 'caution'?

Let's put it this way, even if Jordan is released to the Spurs, Jordan can't control Pop.

However, it really makes people worry about Brother Luo's future life.

However, with Brother Luo's conditions, even if he retires and is in his thirties or forties, there should be no shortage of outstanding black girls, right?

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao felt relieved again.

People who focus on basketball are always so handsome, not to mention this guy is really handsome.

The 2005 Denver All-Star Rookie Challenge was very mediocre. The second-year players were too strong and the first-year players were too weak.

The first-year starters are Howard, Luol Deng, Iguodala, Ben Gordon, and Chris Paul. At first glance, they are not weak either.

But the second-year side is Milicic, Chris Bosh, Anthony, James, and Hinrich.

In this game, the second graders almost completely defeated the first grade team. In the end, the second graders easily defeated the first grade team 133 to 106.

Xiao Zhan played very well in this game. After all, he just played the game yesterday and easily scored 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.

As the host, Anthony had to work hard. He scored a game-high 31 points at home and won the MVP of the Rookie Challenge. In addition, Chris Bosh scored 26 points and 14 rebounds.

Korver hit 7 three-pointers.

Yi Jianlian came on as a substitute for 10 minutes and shyly scored 4 points and 3 rebounds.

This game was very boring, but during the intermission, the beautiful white cheerleaders wore denim shorts and white shirts and danced sizzling with their navel exposed. They were really beautiful.

Just as the NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge came to an end, the league's official website announced that the Cavaliers and Bobcats had reached a deal.

The Cavaliers used the trade exception and their 2005 first-round pick and the Knicks' 2005 first-round pick to acquire Gerald Wallace from the Bobcats.

A very unexpected deal!

After the deal was completed, the Cavaliers were not suddenly overvalued.

On the contrary, it was Jordan who once again became the most "handsome" kid in the NBA. The voices of SB and ridicule were endless.

"There are already 13 draft picks, Jordan is going to cause trouble!"

Are they doing the same thing?

Jerry West frowned.