I’m Really Playing Basketball

Looking at the two offers for Monta Ellis and Lou Williams, Chen Xiao's thoughts couldn't help but return to the just-concluded Eastern Conference Finals.

In this round of the Eastern Conference finals between the Bobcats and the Miami Heat, although the big score between the Bobcats and the Heat was 2 to 4, which seemed to be very close, in fact, the strength gap between the two sides was far wider than this big score seemed.

When the Bobcats faced the Heat, whether inside or outside, they were at a huge disadvantage almost across the board.

So much so that whether Chen Xiao was on the inside or on the outside, he was unable to give the Bobcats a sufficient advantage.

The inside combination of Chen Xiao and Randolph is too short compared to the inside combination of Yao Ming and Chris Bosh.

In the NBA, as an insider, no matter how good your skills are, height is always the most important advantage.

Jordan put Chen Xiao on the outside to partner with Paul on the back line. Although Chen Xiao and Paul's back line had an advantage against the Heat's Wade and Tony Allen's back line, Paul's current three-pointers were unstable and his outside shooting was not good enough. , when Chen Xiao faced the double attack between Wade and Tony Allen, many of the balls he passed turned into iron for Paul and his teammates.

When Chen Xiao faced the defense of Tony Allen and Wade, his offensive efficiency was far less than when he played against the Suns or Bucks.

The Heat's defense is really good. It includes the invincible rim-protecting Yao Ming, the fast assist defense Bosh, and the two gatekeepers of Wade and Tony Allen.

It can be said that in this Eastern Conference finals against the Heat, Chen Xiao and the Bobcats played very passively.

Every game is very fortunate.

According to the strength gap between the two teams, the Bobcats can win at most one game in this series, which is Chen Xiao's super performance.

With Chen Xiao's strength, it is difficult to be swept in a series. There will always be times when he is super.

The reason why this series is not 4-1, but 4-2, is entirely because Crawford and Ellis finally had a good match in this series.

This time in the playoffs, the two played three series for a total of 19 games. They were amazing for one session against the Bucks and another for the Heat.

Most of the time, the two of them are quite strong. They can operate as fiercely as a tiger and throw a basketball as fast as they can.

However, although the two of them are usually very strong when they are nervous, when the two of them are spiritual, they are also very choppy and very shocking.

Therefore, during the Bobcats' playoff trip, the two of them were important rotations behind the Bobcats' five main players Chen Xiao, Paul, Randolph, Barnes and Granger, and they were highly recognized. .

Playing in the playoffs for the first time in his career, with someone as experienced as Paul and someone like Granger, his field goal percentage and three-point shooting percentage exceeded 45% and 40% respectively. This is abnormal.

Most of the young rookies have gone all the way to the end, but Lou Williams and Monta Alice not only did not go all the way, but they were also able to break out when facing teams like the Bucks and Heat. The performance of the two is very amazing.

Therefore, these two people received evaluations that their merits outweighed their faults during the Bobcats' playoff trip.

Especially in this series with the Heat, Chen Xiao's outburst brought the Bobcats a victory. The outbursts of these two people also brought a victory to the Bobcats. In theory, Chen Xiao and the two contribution remains the same.

Of course, contribution cannot be calculated in this way. Without these two people, Chen Xiao would have won the game when he broke out.

Without Chen Xiao, the Bobcats wouldn't have won the match between these two.

However, no matter what, the age of these two people, coupled with their dazzling performances, they are now full of daydreams.

Therefore, Chen Xiao was not surprised that the Trail Blazers and Warriors made offers to the two teams so early.

After all, these two teams were interested in these two players during the regular season. After these two people proved themselves through the playoffs, there was no reason to give up their interest.

However, what surprised and curious Chen Xiao was, how did these two teams know that Jordan and the Bobcats intended to trade these two people?

Although the two had an explosive match against the Heat, Jordan was still dissatisfied with their performance.

These two are not defensive at all!

If these two are reused, their sharp edge can indeed bring victory to the Bobcats, but their lack of defense and instability will never win the series for the Bobcats.

What the Bobcats want is a championship, and a championship requires players with a balanced offense and defense, like Granger.

Crawford and Monta Alice and Jarrett Jack are all this type of players.

For such a player, the Bobcats can just keep one to play as the sixth man. If there are too many, they really won't be able to use them.

Keeping all three of them requires too much playing time. The Bobcats really can't bear to give so much playing time to three people. It can be said that as a team whose goal is the championship, the Bobcats can't digest three crazy players. .

Therefore, Jordan means to give away two, and the people to be given away are of course the most valuable Monta Ellis and Lou Williams, because the three of them are about the same strength.

Jack has no value in this playoffs, so he has no trading value and is suitable to keep.

Jordan had just told him on the front foot that he planned to trade these two Bobcats super substitutes, and the team on the back foot immediately sent an offer. Is this a traitor?

"Chen, I think as long as you are not a traitor, then there must be no traitor in the team."

Seeing Chen Xiao's confused eyes, Jordan said with a smile.

Yes, only two people know about this matter.

Since it's not a traitor, then...

"Monta and Louis want to go!"

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao suddenly realized.

This season's regular season and playoffs have already started, and the two men have already demonstrated their own strength and value. It is obvious that they are no longer willing to be substitute players competing for positions in the Bobcats.

Especially after the playoffs, when these two people were so praised, they wanted to have a bigger stage.

Under such circumstances, it is very normal for the two of them to have such thoughts.

Even if the two still want to stay in the Bobcats, I am afraid that the agents behind them will instigate them to leave.

Just like when Fagan instigated him to leave the Nets and become the boss of other teams.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao was a little silent.

To be honest, he didn't want these two to leave.

Because this is his little Mamba!

Therefore, Chen Xiao did not agree to Jordan's proposal before.

But if the two of them want to leave on their own, Chen Xiao has no choice.

Therefore, now he is about to lose his two little Mambas, which makes Chen Xiao a little regretful, and the offer from the Trail Blazers Warriors is a little boring.

The Trail Blazers' offer for Lou Williams was their No. 7 pick this year.

There is nothing to say about this price, it is considered a normal price for Louis Williams.

And because the relationship between the Trail Blazers and the Bobcats is very good, Randolph was sent over by the Trail Blazers at an internal price.

Therefore, as long as the price offered by the Trail Blazers is a normal price and the Bobcats are interested in trading, they must give face to agree.

Therefore, the Bobcats have no room for bargaining with the Blazers' trading chip.

And the Warriors' trade chip...

Troy Murphy, a powerful center with the same agent as Chen Xiao, averaged 15+10 per game with the Warriors last season.

Of course, in terms of value, it is equivalent to Monta Alice, but the Bobcats don't need Murphy after they have Bynum.

Bynum will be promoted to the starting lineup by the Bobcats next season.

Just like the Warriors are also preparing to correct Biedrins next season, so they are ready to trade Murphy.

If Monta Alice is really to be traded, Chen Xiao and Jordan would be interested in the Warriors' No. 4 draft pick this year.

But this year's top five picks are worth a lot of money.

Although this is a small year for the draft, the four rookies this year, Gay, Morrison, Tyrus Thomas and Aldridge, are still very good.

Coupled with the anticipated Bargnani, the value of the Warriors' No. 4 pick is definitely higher than that of Monta Alice.

"Michael, I have no objection if Monta and Lewis are to be traded, but when trading Monta, try to get the Warriors' No. 4 draft pick."

Hearing Chen Xiao finally let go, a charming smile appeared on Jordan's face.

"Don't worry, I'm Michael Jordan!"

Yes, you are Michael Jordan, the chosen one for the general manager position.

Chen Xiao couldn't help but smile. Jordan's appointment as general manager can indeed put Chen Xiao at ease. This is a man with a better draft vision than the system!

Even if Chen Xiao had a system, he didn't know that Granger had such potential, but Jordan knew.

If Chen Xiao lost Granger in last year's draft because he got Bynum, Chen Xiao would definitely feel that he would regret it now.

If you look at it from his current perspective, the Bobcats' first choice last year should have been to choose Granger just like Jordan said.

Therefore, after going through last year's draft, Chen Xiao was very assured of Jordan's general manager level, just like Carlisle's coaching level.

It's just that what Chen Xiao didn't know at this time was that Jordan was not only interested in the Warriors' fourth overall pick, he was even interested in the Supersonics' No. 1 pick!

As long as he can get the Sonics' No. 1 pick, he can select his favorite Adam Morrison.

Even if you don't get the No. 1 pick, you must at least get the No. 2 pick!

With Adam Morrison's recent reputation, it's hard for him to fall out of the top two.

Therefore, we must get one of the Sonics' No. 1 pick and the Wizards' No. 2 pick.

The Warriors' fourth overall pick is still too low.

Of course, Chen Xiao naturally didn't know what Jordan was thinking.

After concluding the meeting on the transaction of the team's two young guards, Chen Xiao will welcome a special guest at home today.

Chen Xiao’s former teammate, the Nets’ championship center, Brother Bai, Todd McCulloch.

When he was in the Nets, McCloch and Pug were Chen Xiao's best "little buddies". Chen Xiao didn't have the ability to hold the ball at the time, and his shot space needed the cover of his teammates, while Bai Ge, McCloch and Pug were his Two favorite screen teammates.

After the original champion Nets fell apart, McCloch announced his retirement after the end of last season. Now he is just 30 years old and serves as an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Washington.

This time McCloch came to see Chen Xiao for University of Washington player Brandon Roy.

McCulloch hopes that Chen Xiao can build momentum for Roy.

This year's draft is a admittedly small year.

In this small draft year, there are also some players who are considered good.

Roy is one of them.

Roy is the second-highest talent after this year's top five talents.

Last season in college, he averaged 20.2 points, 4.1 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. He was a famous 'Mamba guard' in college.

Of course, his draft model is not Kobe, but Rose and Jalen Rose.

As a young rookie in the draft, is Kobe Bryant or McGrady the model?

Aren't you kidding me?

Should we go directly to Jordan or Chen Xiao?

In a small draft year, players of the caliber of Jordan, Chen Xiao, Kobe, and Tracy McGrady are not worthy of appearing.

That's why Morrison's template is Larry Bird, so he's so eye-catching.

Brother Dabai wants Chen Xiao to build momentum for Roy. Of course Chen Xiao won't just brag without knowing anything.

He also specifically asked Jordan for a scouting report on Roy.

Name: Brandon Roy

Height/Weight: 6 feet 5 inches, 195 pounds

Age: 22 years old

Current team: University of Washington (fourth year)

Position: Shooting Guard

High School: Garfield

05-06 season data: 20.2 points, 4.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds

Template: Jalen Rose

Advantages: Comprehensive technology, good mind, good at stepping up at critical moments.

In the games played this year, key shots were often made near the end of the game. His outside shooting skills have improved to varying degrees every year. He is good at controlling the ball and can create opportunities for himself and his teammates.

He has excellent dribbling breakthroughs or sudden-stop shooting skills when facing one-on-one defenses, and has good singles ability.

Weaknesses: Nothing particularly outstanding, including talent, size, technique and awareness. Lacks the strength and necessary foot speed when returning to defense.

He is already a mature player with no potential to explore, and his meniscus was seriously injured.

Note: Was named 2005-06 Pac-Ten Player of the year (He is the P10 League Player of the Year in the 2005-2006 season)

After receiving Brother Dabai, facing Brother Dabai's reluctant and nostalgic look when he left, Chen Xiao looked at the scouting report about Roy that came from Jordan and felt quite headache.

The main thing the draft sells is potential.

It is really not easy to build momentum for a player who has no potential and is seriously injured.

However, he must give Brother Bai some face.

"Tomorrow I will go to the training camp to personally inspect this junior who has Brother Bai full of praise."

"By the way, bring the cannon with you!"

Chen Xiao smiled when he thought of something.

At this time, Xiaopao, who was at home, suddenly felt that the surroundings had actually cooled down in the middle of summer.

"It's chilly, is it my illusion?"