Injuries in basketball only make me stronger

However, Paul is not the only one leaving the Hornets.

Bobby Jackson and Desmond Mason both left the team. This is expected. On the one hand, both of them got the championship rings they wanted and could quit with satisfaction. On the other hand, they were originally in the team.

They should have left last season, because they played one more year because of the Liaison contract, and it is impossible for the team to give them a higher salary this year.

And they have proven that they are very good rotation players and can produce good results when placed in the sixth man position. They can all get better contracts.

Both of them can pursue bigger contracts, no problem.

In addition, the team has conducted another round of routine cleaning, and the lineup has been temporarily determined.

Lian Feng has become a combo guard, playing the same position as Jordan in the Bulls. Previous seasons have proven that Lian Feng can play very well with an excellent point guard, but without a point guard, he is the same

Can play very well.

Next, Korver's starting position as a shooter is more stable. His position is wandering at the 2nd or 3rd position, but no matter which position, there is no obvious change in his playing style. He is a pure shooter.

The next team is power forward David West, as well as the growing Marc Gasol and Tyson Chandler.

Therefore, from a lineup perspective, the Hornets still lack a No. 2 or No. 3 player with good defensive ability.

Preferably number 3.

Lian Feng felt that it would be better for him to play the No. 1 position and Korver to play the No. 2 position, because Korver can use his height to play small forward and defend the ordinary No. 2 position. As long as he cooperates with another defense

A capable small forward can largely make up for Korver's defensive deficiencies.

But on the inside, as Garfield gradually became his own...especially his wonderful performance in the past Olympics, the team management began to realize that the two centers were a bit of a waste.

The team management began to consider trading Tyson.

George Sheehan found Lien Feng again for this purpose.

George Sheehan understands that no matter who is on the team, when the team has a totem-like player, they must communicate with him.

Tyson is a very good defensive player who can single-handedly support the defensive system, but as George Sheehan thought, the team now needs to free up salary to pursue a No. 3 position with good defensive ability.

.And Tyson's value can allow the Hornets to get better players.

Although Tyson contributed to last year's championship, this is a business league, and Lian Feng cannot let personal feelings determine the team's decision-making. The team management's solicitation of his opinion is just a sign of respect, but it does not mean that

He should really regard the team as his own.

Lian Feng knew that if he really interfered with the team's plan, it would definitely not be a mature decision. Because although Tyson is important, it is far from being not for sale. If he uses Tyson as Pippen, it will definitely be against the ball.

A disrespect for the team.

Respect is mutual, and this team gave him the greatest respect, so he decided to let the team worry about this matter.

Seeing that Lian Feng had no objection, the team started their business operations with great interest.

Before the start of the season, the Hornets put Tyson on the shelf. Many teams showed great interest in Tyson. But things gradually developed in a strange direction... because the Hornets were preparing to trade Tyson for horses.

Ving Williams and Zaza Pachulia.

Lian Feng had to step in to stop the team from making this stupid deal.

Although Marvin Williams can average 14 points per game, his value is far from that of Tyson. As an additional player, Pachulia is not good as a player, but he is a useless player.

A tall player, Lian Feng doesn't want to be his teammate.

Even many people who don't know about Pachulia have heard the famous saying: "No matter how high you jump, you will eventually fall to the ground."

George Sheehan didn't understand why Lian Feng objected, so he asked Lian Feng to have a small meeting in the office. For this reason, Lian Feng had to tell a lame lie: "I hope to get someone, and I believe that guy will

Let us continue to maintain our championship potential this season!”

George Sheehan was immediately interested: "Who is that lucky guy?"

Lian Feng said a name George Sheen hadn't even heard: "Sergey Ibaka."

"who is he?"

Ibaka is this year's rookie and was selected by the SuperSonics in the 24th round. However, according to the team's arrangements, he has not directly entered the league, but stayed in Spain to train.

If history continues as usual, Ibaka will not officially land in the NBA until next season.

Lian Feng briefly introduced Ibaka's situation to George Sheen. The key point was that the guy was talented enough to be an inside gate, and his good movement speed and athletic ability allowed him to stand at 2.08 meters.

With his height, he can defend the third position effortlessly, even making up for Korver's defensive deficiencies.

To be honest, if there is a choice, Battier or Artest are the best answers for this lineup. But Artest has been sent to the Rockets in July. The Rockets have a healthy Yao Ming. Obviously,

Not interested in Tyson Chandler.

If Ibaka can be obtained, it would be a good choice.

Ibaka can play power forward, and his defensive ability will be the best guarantee for interior defense before Mike Tyson leaves and Garfield has not fully grown up. By then, the team's lineup will also be able to change more.

More importantly, the outside world does not have its own ordinary eyes. At this time, the SuperSonics had just experienced a relocation and were renamed the Thunder. Durant and Westbrook were about to truly enter history. They were ambitious and had strong outside firepower.

Lack of an interior defensive gate.

It just so happens that Durant and Westbrook are both on rookie contracts, so the Thunder have a good hand. As long as they operate properly, they can take Tyson at will.

But Ibaka, who has yet to play in the NBA, is replaced by a super center who has proven himself in the finals. If this deal goes through, everyone will think that the Hornets are crazy.

Therefore, if the Hornets are determined to get Ibaka, it will be easy.

The problem is, anyone can see that this is a bad deal, even George Sheehan can see it.

Even if the Hornets don't need Tyson very much at this time, it is definitely impossible to replace him with a rookie. George Sheen was silent for a long time before saying: "Dear Lian, are you kidding me?"

Lian Feng shrugged his shoulders: "I didn't say that I would trade Tyson for Ibaka. In fact, Ibaka could be used as an addition. For example, Tyson could be used to trade for Durant or Westbrook.

Yes, add Ibaka..."

George Sheehan was speechless for a moment.

Durant, I'm afraid people will agree to it if they trade you. And Westbrook, although he participated in the draft this year, is also regarded as the core player of the team, so it may be difficult to replace him.

Um……

But Lian Feng's words gave George Sheen a wake-up call...

"So, you really want Ibaka, right? If so..." George Sheehan lit a cigar for himself and fell into thought.

Chapter 276 New Lineup