NBA: I'm really just an ordinary coach

"Kevin, I know that it is indeed difficult for you to poach players from the Spurs now, but Manu and Stephen are very important parts of my future team and are players I am determined to get. Therefore, I need you to do your best to bring them to the Trail Blazers. For this, we can pay more chips." Tang Feng said seriously. Stephen

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Hearing this, Pritchard was startled and hurriedly looked down.

On the second line of the list.

He saw another familiar name, Stephen Jackson.

At this moment, a thought emerged in Pritchard's mind that Tang Feng poached him to be the general manager for Manu and Stephen.

This idea was rejected by Pritchard as soon as it appeared.

Although Greg thought highly of Manu, Tang Feng also looked like he was determined to get Manu, but in the end, Manu was still a player who had never proved himself in the NBA.

Such a player may have talent, but it is still unclear whether he can adapt to the NBA, let alone make a name for himself in the NBA.

As for Stephen, as the 44th pick in 2000, he averaged 8.2 points per game in his rookie season, which was a good performance. However, that was when he was in the Nets and got some opportunities.

When he came to the Spurs last season, he became a marginal player. Both his playing time and various statistics dropped drastically. How could he be made the general manager just to get these two players?

Gathering his chaotic thoughts, Pritchard thought for a moment and said slowly:"Stephen is easy to say, but Manu's words will require some price. The

Spurs' inside strength is unquestionable. What they are most eager to strengthen is the outside line and bench depth. At the same time, as a small-market team, the Spurs cannot ignore the luxury tax and salary cap in order to compete for the championship like the Trail Blazers, Knicks, and Lakers.

For now, the one I can think of in our lineup is Bonzi.

This summer, Bonzi's rookie contract has expired, but the team has signed him in advance.

Bonzi's next contract is also a burden for the Spurs, so I think that doing a deal with the Spurs requires helping them take on Steve Smith's last year of contract.

After a slight pause.

Pritchard added:"In this case, I am certain that the Spurs can add another first-round pick to this deal.

Bonzi's performance last season was close to the All-Star level. For a player of this level, it is more or less a disadvantage to just exchange two young players and a veteran."

Hearing this, Tang Feng thought for a moment and said:"Steve Smith? If I remember correctly, he is also a qualified starting guard."

Pritchard nodded and said,"Well, to be honest, Steve also came from the Trail Blazers.

Compared with Steve, Bunch is younger and more capable. If Bunch can control his temper and become self-disciplined, it should not be a problem for him to become an All-Star.

Before this, Greg may not be interested in such a player, but getting Bunch is an opportunity for the Spurs now.

If they can tame this beast, the Spurs will have the capital to compete with the Lakers!"

Tang Feng smiled without comment.

In the past two seasons, the Lakers can be said to be the biggest victim of the Spurs. In the 00-01 season, the Spurs were swept by the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.

In the season that just ended, the Spurs were defeated by the Lakers again and stopped in the Western Conference semifinals.

It can be said that the Lakers are the biggest obstacle on the Spurs' road to winning the championship.

However, what Pritchard didn't know was that in the following season, that is, the 02-03 season, the Spurs completed their revenge on the Lakers, and finally won the O'Brien Cup.

Stephen Jackson and Manu Ginobili are important rotation players among them.

Tang Feng wanted to get these two players. Naturally, he was a time traveler with foresight and knew what heights these two players would reach. At the same time, he also planned to weaken the Spurs.

"Well, let's do it this way. If the talks don't go well, we can give up this first-round pick, and even give them some cash as compensation.

I'm determined to get these two players. As for how far we can go, it depends on your ability."

Pritchard's face straightened, and he nodded solemnly. Then, his eyes fell on the list in his hand again.

Gerald Wallace.

He was also familiar with this name, as this was part of his previous job.

Last year's No. 25 pick.

Looking up, Pritchard smiled calmly and said,"Gerald doesn't have much presence in the Kings. The Kings want to win the championship and have no intention of training him. It's easy to get him."

Then, another name came into view.

Joe Johnson.

After a little thought, Pritchard slowly said,"Don, it's not easy to get Joe Johnson. The Suns valued this No. 10 pick last year very much. In order to get him, they sent two good rotation players."

After a slight pause,

Pritchard changed the subject and said,"If we are willing to give up this year's first-round pick and Reuben, plus a second-round pick, we can give it a try."

"First-round pick? Yeah, I almost forgot about this!" Tang Feng's eyes lit up and he said,"Our first-round pick this year is 21st, which is not worth much.

However, the first-round picks in the next two or three years will be different.

Especially next year's first-round picks.

Next year is recognized as a big year for the draft, and the Trail Blazers, who decided to tear down and rebuild and experienced a major change, will have a luxury to enter the playoffs in the Western Conference full of strong teams, right?"

"What?!! You want to trade next year's first-round pick?!! Tang, you are kidding me?!!" Pritchard exclaimed.

Under Pritchard's gaze, Tang Feng said excitedly:"No, Kevin, I changed my mind. I have a better choice. I want the Suns' first-round pick this year.

Of course, it would be even better if we can get Joe Johnson.

For this, we can pay the draft picks for the next two years, as well as our other players who are worth trading."

"Tang, are you serious? In order to get Joe and the Suns' No. 9 pick this year, paying for future draft picks is a huge gamble...."Pritchard frowned and said

"Kevin, there is no once, this matter is settled."Tang Feng said very domineeringly.

Some things cannot be explained clearly.

Next year is a big year for the draft, but 2002, which is considered a small year for the draft, also has many outstanding players.

Yao Ming, who will be selected as the No. 1 pick, needs no further explanation.

Gooden, Nene, Caron Butler, Prince, Boozer are also among the best.

Of course, there is also this year's best rookie Amare Stoudemire.

And Tang Feng's target is him.

As for the Blazers' draft picks in the next two or three years, they are only valuable this summer. When the season starts and as the season goes on, the world will gradually find that the Blazers' first-round picks are not much different from their second-round picks.