Super Lord of the Rings

The wily and experienced Pat Riley didn't know how to use Wang Jun in the new season after seeing the data.

Wang Jun and Wade cooperate well, and the offensive end can play a role, but the defense is poor. As long as the opponent is mobile, he can easily be overwhelmed one-on-one.

Moreover, you can't let two rookies start together, let one of Eddie Jones and Caron Butler come off the bench, right?

If Wang Jun is used as a substitute, he lacks the ability to attack with the ball, and his efficiency will definitely not be high.

If you only want to be a spot-up shooter, Rasu Butler, the 24th rookie in the second round last season, will do, and his athletic ability is even better than Wang Jun.

In addition, the substitute cannot allow Wang Jun to defend the low post like the NCAA. Otherwise, Haslem, who shined in the summer league, would have to be a marginal player, and the defense of the two is not at the same level.

Riley is very troublesome. Wang Jun is very young and has potential for development. If he is given a two-year contract, he can stay on as a substitute, but if he doesn't use it well, he may be scrapped.

When he was hesitating, he received a call from Nets manager Vandeweghe.

Vandeweghe directly expressed his intention: "Pat, I want to make a small deal with you."

"Who do you want?"

"Wang Jun, even if he stays in the Heat, he is only a marginal man?" Vandeweghe smiled.

Each team has a dedicated scout to analyze the lineup of each team and consider the possibility of trading. The Heat not only have former All-Star Eddie Jones, but also a swingman who can shoot Rasu Butler, plus Wade is a combo guard, the possibility of Wang Jun being reused is very slim.

Riley's mood immediately improved. Wang Jun typed out the data and could be traded, but he was afraid that someone would come to him if he couldn't make a bid.

"What are you going to exchange for him? Ordinary chips are not enough. He performed very well in the summer league. I want to focus on training."

"Come on, the Heat have no shortage of people like him, so don't do this with me." Vandeweghe knew the tricks of bargaining, and said with a smile: "The Nets can give a lot of bargaining chips. The 22nd pick in the first round, Zoran Pu Raninich."

Riley froze for a moment, then said calmly, "I'll think about it and give you an answer later."

"OK."

Zoran, a Croatian player with a height of 201cm, did not participate in the summer league. He has already proved himself in Europe. He played for the Cibona Zagreb team in Croatia and won the regular season MVP of the Croatian League with his outstanding performance.

He weighs only 86 kilograms and has a soft style of play, but he is a rare point forward and has a good mid-range shooting ability. You can play positions 1-3.

Poor confrontation is a weakness, otherwise Zoran may have a higher pick. His skills, experience, and tactical understanding are outstanding.

Riley appreciates swingmen who can organize. They have no shortage of shooting guards, but only strong Caron Butler on the front line.

In addition, the Heat now lack organizers. Wade is a cameo playing point guard and is better at scoring by himself. A No. 22 rookie who can organize and an experienced immediate combat power, no matter how you look at it, he is more suitable for the Heat than Wang Jun.

Zoran served as a substitute for Eddie Jones and Caron Butler, and could still undertake organizational tasks in the second quarter.

The cautious Riley immediately called the two assistant coaches McAdoo and Rostern and asked them to evaluate Wang Jun.

McAdoo said: "Wang Jun is sure about open shots, he is not good at creating opportunities, his passing awareness is poor, his defense against the outside line is a loophole, and his defense against the inside line is not tall."

Rostern echoed McAdoo, and pointed to a key problem. "After Alonzo left, the Heat lacked an inside axis and relied on mobility to win. Wang Jun is more suitable for pick-and-rolls, which may slow down the team's speed."

Riley asked Qiu to check Zoran's information again.

He always felt uneasy, as if he would lose money. In the first and second rounds, why did the Nets make such a stupid deal?

The scouts responded quickly and had complete information long before the draft. From all aspects, Zoran's talent is better,

He is only half a year older than Wang Jun.

Wang Jun's only specialty is shooting. If you want to add pitchers, just find a veteran in the free market with rich game experience.

Riley was still puzzled, so he called Vandeweghe and asked directly: "We discussed it, and most people think it is possible to change, but I am very curious, why did you trade Zoran for Wang Jun? Don't be perfunctory, I want to know the real reason." , otherwise the transaction will not be agreed.”

Vandeweghe explained why to Riley openly and honestly.

The Nets need a stable three-point shooter and shooting guard.

The current starter Kerry Kittles is a genius eroded by injuries. His waist and knees are injured. Moreover, with a height of 196 cm, he weighs only 81 kg, nicknamed "Mosquito", and has poor resistance.

The Nets took a fancy to Wang Jun's confrontation ability and hoped to be selected in the second round. Unexpectedly, the Heat stepped in and made Wang Jun's pick much earlier than predicted. The Nets had no choice but to select Kyler Korver "spare tire".

As a result, Korver played extremely badly in the summer league, with negligible ability to hold the ball, and the confrontation was even worse, and he could only shoot from a fixed point. Wang Jun's data is very bright, and the Nets are going to gamble on him.

Zoran's confrontation ability is also not good. In terms of organizational ability, the Nets have Kidd, so why do they need other people to take on organizational tasks?

Another point is that Zoran's agent asked for a three-year contract, the asking price is not low, and the team option for the third year has not yet been agreed.

It's a bit annoying for the two sides to argue a few times. The Nets just signed the comeback Mourning for $22 million in 4 years to reinforce the inside line. Funds are tight, so the boss wants to change someone to save money.

Reasonable and reasonable, Riley no longer doubted, and immediately agreed to the request of the Nets.

Before Wang Jun left Long Beach, he received a call from his agent Ryan Hughes at the hotel in the morning and learned that he would be traded to the Nets.

"real or fake?"

"Really, don't announce it to the public for the time being, and wait for the deal to be concluded. This is definitely a good thing for you." Hughes laughed.

Wang Jun jumped up excitedly, which is of course a good thing.

Since the Nets are willing to trade him with a first-round pick, they will definitely give him a contract, unless the Nets manager is really brain-dead.

The Nets have entered the finals for two consecutive years!

The core of the Nets is Jason Kidd, who can be called the strongest point guard in active service. He relies on the assists of his teammates to play, and this may be the best teammate.

With Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Richard Jefferson, Kittles, and Alonzo Mourning as teammates, no matter how you look at it, you must continue to rush for the championship.

And the Nets have another advantage. They are located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a small town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. The town belongs to the suburbs of New York City and is only 11 kilometers away from Midtown Manhattan.

If you want to see Abby, it's only half an hour's drive away.

Wang Jun immediately called Abby, who was in New York at the moment.

"What, you're going to the Nets, that's great." Abby was very excited, but her voice was very small.

"Why are you so quiet?"

"Stupid, have you forgotten that I'm a reporter? If my colleagues find out, they will make news. Haven't you been traded yet? Announcing it in advance is a violation." Abby said in a low voice, "I'll work first, and I'll talk about it after get off work."

"it is good."

Wang Jun looked at the time and it was only after nine o'clock, and he hadn't booked a ticket yet.

He planned to stay until the evening before returning to Ann Arbor. Flights after early morning are usually cheaper, commonly known as red-eye flights, avoiding the golden time of flight rush.

What do you do before dawn?

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