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Chapter 66: The second young man from the Thunder is coming to the Knicks!

Both parties agreed almost immediately.

Because this is also a win-win exchange.

The same principle applies. If the Thunder win now, the Knicks may win in the future.

It's just that Sean Marks is very confused, why would Jiang Chao choose a rookie who was already scratched last year instead of next year's first-round pick?

Ibaka was the 24th player selected by the SuperSonics in the first round of 2008. If the Thunder have a good record next year, they will be almost at this pick. So why do they need this blue-collar guy with rough inside skills?

In his view, this was a completely profitable deal for the Thunder.

One really dares to mention it, and the other really dares to choose someone! These two are both weird!

But the good news is that the foursome who blocked the door were carried away...

President Trump thinks so too. In his eyes, Ibaka is already a bargaining chip on the shelf, because he overlapped with Ibaka’s functions after acquiring Harrington. Ibaka’s performance last year was tepid or even poor.

, I won’t be able to give him a chance to train him after Harrington comes along.

If you want to be a blue-collar player, obviously a star player like Harrington is more capable.

So since Boss Jiang wants it, he will give it to him decisively.

You're welcome, I can exchange for a master who will follow the Second Young Master into the battle!

Jiang Chao had a weird expression and couldn't hold back his laughter.

He is indeed young and energetic, and can't compare to these old guys in some details, but I'm sorry.

I have a historical perspective to reduce dimensionality and strike!

From Jiang Chao's perspective, Mr. Pu's phone call was a gift to his doorstep.

It seems that they are raising prices to make a profit, but it is not certain who will make a profit.

Of course, it can also be said to be a win-win situation. Westbrook's passionate combination of Little Potato is likely to be a fifth-speed dunk for the whole game.

As for the Knicks...

joke.

This is the medical insurance card of the shot-blocking king with a 28-meter sword!

It takes no effort to get there even if you wear iron shoes.

Thank you for taking the initiative to send a defensive gate!

09 Double Iron, here comes the person who will wipe your ass!

…

Is this okay?

The two hit it off so well that the deputy general manager next to him, Xiao Hu, couldn't react at all.

Only now did he know some of Jiang Chao's plans, and also knew that the Knicks actually wanted the No. 3 pick. He couldn't wrap his mind around it, and he just felt that this deal was like a fantasy.

His first reaction was that Jiang Chao actually sent out three thorns at once. His second reaction was, holy shit, the opponent's chips seemed to be pretty good too?

Anyway, he was already in a completely numb state, and he was even vaguely looking forward to the reaction of David Stern and the fans outside.

All he could do was report Ibaka's scouting to Jiang Chao.

The Thunder are definitely preparing to train him. This contract is very comfortable. The five-year rookie contract is worth 8 million. The annual salary last year was 1.12 million and this year it will be around 1.3 million. It basically does not occupy the Knicks' salary space.

"It can fill the gap for us without Harrington inside," D'Antoni said from a coaching perspective.

Fortunately, he did not continue to be the head coach. This trade gave away so much immediate combat power in exchange for a No. 3 pick and a rookie power forward. No matter how good the coach is, it is difficult for him to deal with it.

So who does he want to pick with the 3rd pick? What about the 8th pick? Although Mustache is sitting in the court, he is actually an "outsider" waiting for a miracle.

Maybe Jiang Chao can really do something big!

"Well, ok!"

Jiang Chao is very satisfied with the rookie contract signed by President Trump and Ibaka, which means there are still 4 years of rookie bonus period, which is completely enough.

He also knew why Mr. Pu agreed to this additional deal.

Ibaka played 73 games last season, averaging 18.1 minutes per game, contributing 6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks, and even started 20 games.

Although the team ranks first in blocked shots, other aspects obviously cannot meet the needs of the Thunder. There is no room for them in the dark and tough inside line.

At this time, the medical insurance card's style of play completely used his long arms and bounce to protect the frame in one pillar, and had not yet developed the accurate mid-range shot and three-pointer.

Obviously, Harrington, a space-based insider with a shooting percentage of 45% and a three-point shooting percentage of 36.2%, is more suitable for the Thunder team, which currently has a majority of breakthroughs.

Moreover, Ibaka eats beef whip, lamb kidneys, eggs, etc. every day, which is very scary. The Thunder locker room does not dare to tease this rookie from the Congo.

But judging from the historical process, President Trump's choice is correct. Ibaka's future achievements are much better than Harrington.

Mr. Pu has always had a good vision. These people can really achieve results by following the eldest brother and the second brother.

But this deal was able to be concluded, and Jiang Chao also saw the operational capabilities that he had considered before. This was also the reason why he did not spend a lot of money to dig up Mr. Pu at that time.

His vision is invincible, but his operational ability is not very good, he does not see the long term, his shortcomings are obvious, and he is easily affected by reality. For example, he wants to win over the Little Potato Street Stadium after everything is blown up, and people on the team are traded before they can play.

Then in a few years, the people he chooses will come out, and the detonators will come out and take a beating.

You can really choose if you choose, and you can really change if you change.

Jiang Chao also didn't expect to get a defensive expert so soon.

Ibaka, who is 2.08 meters tall and has a wingspan of 2.26 meters, has won the NBA's shot-blocking title for two consecutive seasons and has been named to the league's All-Defensive First Team for three consecutive years.

And despite the sharp decline in physical fitness after the lockdown, he relied on his shooting ability to win the championship with the Raptors led by Lenner and Lowry at 18!

There is nothing to say about his playing attitude. What Jiang Chao remembers most is that the Thunder were originally 2-1 behind the Spurs. Ibaka came back to close the fire for the team and did not give the Spurs any chance.

All tactical teams are basically unable to beat a talented impact team like the Thunder. Ibaka relied on his talent to help defend the Spurs' team basketball, and also relied on his perfect mid-range shot to defeat Duncan and Spurs.

The twin towers of Plit became a decoration.

The only ones that can defeat the Thunder that year are more talented offensive teams, such as the Heat...

Anyway, Medical Insurance Card is a rare top-level space-defensive inside man in the NBA!

The main thing is that this guy will never be eliminated by the times.

What type of insiders are needed in the small ball era? Can protect the frame, open up space, and better control the ball. As small ball tactics become more and more popular, the first two have become prerequisites for big players to enter the NBA.

During the Thunder Finals, Ibaka was an important and stable player on the outside. His three-point shooting percentage was above 35% every year, and his mid-range shooting percentage was an exaggerated above 50%.

This is completely opposite to his appearance. His frame protection efficiency and plus/minus value have always ranked first among the four young players.

Hard, that's it!

At this time, Jiang Chao and the others watched President Pu tell the staff about the trade decision. The staff came to the Knicks to confirm. Many teams looked over. This shows that the two teams will trade at the same pace in the draft.

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You can see how amazing this deal is from the faces of the staff.

"No problem, agreed," Sean Marks signed.

The staff recorded it a little nervously, after all, this was the first transaction to appear.

"Now that the draft pick is in your hands, which player are you going to choose with the Thunder pick?"

Amid Mustache D'Antoni's confused expression, Sean Marks wrote a name:

"James Harden."

"Okay, thank you." The staff member took the envelope and left quickly. Jiang Chao and Mr. Pu nodded in greeting from a distance. This transaction was completely finalized!

Jiang Chao touched his chin.

The foursome who blocked the door were instantly wiped out, which was interesting.

Good guy, after going round and round, I actually own two of the four Thunderbolts?

interesting.

They are both second young masters, so there should be no difference.