legendary point guard

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"Currently, our center position is a weak position. Dwight, Tony and Darko can all play center. However, although Tony is good as a substitute, his ability is not worthy of his salary. I will also consider it as much as possible."

It's possible to trade him out, but if that doesn't work, I will consider buying him out between him and Parry."

Although Tony Barty is a very nice person and is popular with the team, what Otis Smith said is reality. Today's Magic must make moves if they want to strengthen the inside line, and a good substitute is particularly important.

Tony Barty is undoubtedly unable to keep up with the future of the Magic. In addition, he still has three years of a large contract of nearly 17 million, which will also be a burden for the Magic in the future. After all, the Magic still need to renew Howard and Lin Sen in a few years.

"Chris has maintained a good condition this season, but he is undoubtedly at the end of his career. Darko will become the team's starting power forward in the future. Chris has no problem scoring as a substitute, but his defense cannot keep up with the team's requirements.

, so our inside selection must be defensive, and the offense can actually be put aside. I don’t know if you have any good recommendations.”

As soon as Otis Smith finished speaking, the scouting director Henin spoke: "Otis, you are right, interior defense is particularly important. This year's finals is a good example. If we have defense, everything will be different. Deutsche

The defense of White and Darko is good but they still need to grow, especially Dwight. If possible, we can compete with Chicago for Andres Nocioni. Although he cannot play center, power forward is still a good choice and he is also a good option.

He can play small forward. Our small forward position is also very weak at the moment."

"Actually, there is another option that is not bad. Do you still remember the Pole that Phoenix gave us? He played well in the German league. He has key offensive and defensive skills, is tough and has good height." Stan Van Gundy said.

"Polish big man?" Otis Smith thought for a moment, "Marcin Gortat?"

"Yes, that's him. We can find him first and then delegate him. If possible, we can recall him. Of course, this is another option. Haining's proposal is very good, but I think Cleveland's Anderson Varejao is better.

Meets our requirements. He is a player who uses his brain to play."

Stan Van Gundy said that he prefers Varejao. In contrast, he still hopes to get players like Varejao. However, Varejao's performance is obvious to all, and the possibility of recruiting him or playing as a substitute is real.

too small.

Otis Smith thinks the same way. After all, the team's starting lineup is basically stable. The only changes are the small forward position and the shooting guard position. There must be someone between Turkoglu and Azubuike. After all,

These two positions are the key positions to increase the Magic's starting lineup. Although the proposals of Henin and Van Gundy are good, the possibility is too small.

"Have you considered the salary and the mentality of the players themselves? Darko and Dwight are destined to be starters. So we cannot guarantee the starting position. From this point of view, the possibility of Varejao and Noccioni is very small. Others

I have a good idea about the positions. Do you have any better ones for these two positions?" Otis Smith was thinking about these two positions yesterday and it gave him a headache.

Lin Sen, who was listening carefully, suddenly had an idea: "I do have a candidate?"

"Who? Is he an experienced veteran?" Stan Van Gundy was also very concerned.

Lin Sen laughed: "No, he is a relatively young player. He is only 25 years old this year. He mainly plays power forward, but he can also play small forward and center. The offensive range is quite large. The key is to defend well. This year he is completely free.

players.”

Lin Sen's words immediately aroused the interest of Otis Smith, Stan Van Gundy and others. However, if you think about Lin Sen's words carefully, there is probably no player like this who can't afford seven or eight million, and they have to be used as substitutes.

Their interest suddenly dropped a lot.

"Wood, are you sure a player like this can play as a substitute?" Otis Smith asked.

"certainly."

"Who is that?"

Lin Sen smiled: "It's my former teammate Eddie Griffin."

As the scouting director, Henin immediately thought of Eddie Griffin, but quickly frowned: "Wood, this Eddie was once a talented player and showed excellent form, but his bad behavior off the court

Too many, smoking marijuana and injecting drugs... Are you sure that such players meet our standards?"

Otis Smith nodded: "Henin is right, but since Wood is so confident, then you can tell me what you think. In addition, I remembered that he performed very well during the period when Kevin Garnett was injured and absent.

Okay, but after you left, his condition sank and he became a substitute again."

"Yes, it is true, but I have a good relationship with Eddie. When I left, Eddie once told me that he wanted to be with me. I have confidence in him. He is just not good at communication, so that's why

Those behaviors, I just remembered him, I have confidence in him, if possible, I think I can contact him." Lin Sen said, he and Eddie Griffin have a good relationship on the one hand, but Ge

Riffen does have good abilities, and that's what's important. He believes in his own vision.

Although other people had serious doubts about Lin Sen's suggestion of Eddie Griffin, it was Lin Sen's suggestion after all. Otis Smith and Stan Van Gundy Heinen made eye contact, and the three of them understood that even if they were given

Lin Sen's reputation is good, and if it turns out to be really bad after he comes here and even affects other people, then he won't say anything if he is laid off.

"Okay, thank you Wood for your hard work." Otis Smith said with a smile, "In addition, we can also bring in a veteran inside man. My target is Phoenix's Kurt Thomas, but Kurt defended Thomas in the Western Conference semifinals.

Duncan, I think everyone has seen that although Kurt is older, he is a good choice to play as a substitute, but his annual salary next season will be as high as 8 million. Not surprisingly, he will choose to stay in the Suns. But I heard that the Suns

Kurt Thomas, who is preparing to rebuild, is likely to be traded away. I want to try, it may be a three-party trade, in addition to New Jersey's Mickey Moore and PJ Brown are also my considerations."

"Okay, let's keep it this way inside for now. Let's take a look at the small forward and shooting guard that are the biggest headaches." Otis Smith's words are true. These two positions are the Magic's biggest headaches.

Although there are Grant Hill and Turkoglu at small forward, Hill's offensive ability is far inferior to that of when he was young as he gets older. Turkoglu's outstanding offensive ability is what the Magic need, but he is not good at defense.

As for the shooting guard position, although rookie Kelana Azubuike has conquered everyone in the Magic, his limited talent can only give so much to the Magic. It is unrealistic to ask for too much, and now the Magic have 20 million.

He has enough salary space and wants to compete for the championship, so it is imperative to strengthen these two positions.

"Gerald Wallace, Vince Carter, Rashard Lewis, Matt Barnes, Michael Pietrus, James Posey. These are the players I think are pretty good on the free market. You guys

Tell me what you think." After Otis Smith finished speaking, he looked at everyone.

"Actually, Vince Carter is the best in terms of reputation, and New Jersey is destined to be rebuilt. Jason Kidd is very likely to leave the team. Vince Carter may not renew his contract, and Vince can provide offensive firepower and defensive end.

Damn, we have the cap space and if we can, I think we should give it a try."

Stan Van Gundy mused. He has thought about Carter for a long time. His only concern is that Carter is a player who wants to be the boss. He is still only 30 years old now. According to his current style of play, he will still be at his peak for three years.

In the near future, if Carter is really allowed to join, the team will have more options on the offensive end, and Lin Sen will be under much less pressure and can play more easily.

"Vince's contract will definitely not be low. It is estimated that a contract like 60 million for four years will not be negotiated. Of course, our strength may be his consideration requirement, but the most important thing is his positioning of himself. He has already proved that

He passed his own superstar and came to the team..." Haining did not finish his sentence.

Lin Sen laughed. He knew what Haining meant. He was just worried that Carter would come to compete for the position of the team leader. The Magic had already established his position. If Carter and the two were at odds, it would destroy the Magic.

Overall.

"Wood, what do you think?" Otis Smith asked.

"I welcome Vince's joining. Don't worry about me. I believe I can handle the relationship well with Vince. I will integrate him into the team and lead Orlando to the championship."

Lin Sen's tone was very relaxed, but he also expressed his optimism to everyone. Even Vince Carter came and he had full confidence in his position, which made Otis Smith feel relieved.

After all, Vince Carter is top-notch in terms of strength, ability and popularity. It would be great if he could really sign Carter. Now Lin Sen doesn't mind as long as Carter can communicate well, he believes that the Magic's strength will be improved to a higher level.

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"In fact, apart from Vince, there are strong players such as Gerrard. His defense is the best among everyone. He has a body and an offense. Although the offensive end has great shortcomings and does not have three-pointers, his cutting and active fighting

It's what a championship team needs. If Vince Carter can't sign, then signing Gerrard is a good choice, and that guy Michael is a stingy guy, so this is our opportunity." Henin said with a smile.

"Henin is right. If that doesn't work, we can consider James Posey, Michael Pietrus and Mark Barnes. I especially like the latter two. After all, they are not well-known but their abilities are very suitable for our needs.

As for Rasheed, his offense is good but his defense is too bad." Stan Van Gundy added.

The meeting ended an hour later, and Otis Smith immediately flew to New York to meet Vince Carter. However, Otis Smith's whereabouts were caught by reporters, and soon the news of the Magic's pursuit of Carter spread throughout the United States.

"Flyers leaving? Orlando's era of giants" - "The New York Times".

This article in the "New York Times" was so well-written that many people believed it to be true, and even more excited Magic fans. (To be continued...)