Super Role Player

The day after the game against the Heat, the heated discussion about whether Anxi was worthy of the top vote gradually disappeared.

Defeating the Heat in direct dialogue and suppressing LeBron James in personal performance, Anxi has proven everything.

The day after the game, the focus of the media was how the Heat would adjust after three consecutive losses and whether David Fizdale would be dismissed.

Pat Riley quickly answered that David Fizdale would not be dismissed, but Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to break the news that the Heat are touting Luke Richard Mbah a Moute , the highly regarded The Heat's valued new player was ultimately put on the trade market by the Heat because of problems on the offensive end.

However, Pat Riley's series of actions did not divert the media's attention, but instead paid more and more attention to the Heat.

What players could Luke Richard Mbah a Moute get in exchange? Can the Heat solve existing problems? Also, if the Heat lose again in the next game against the Pacers, won't David Fizdale still get out of class?

So, on February 7, the battle between Indiana, the first-place Indiana Pacers in the East, and the second-place Miami Heat in the East began.

At the same time, the 76ers, who had no game that day, welcomed a new teammate.

Pau Gasol appeared in the 76ers' training facility, and under the leadership of Sam Hinkie, visited the team's honor showroom.

The deal for Pau Gasol has been completed. The 76ers used Thaddeus Young and two second-round picks from the Cavaliers to acquire Pau Gasol from the Lakers.

The transaction was completed smoothly, because Thaddeus Young has also played very well this season. In the last few games, which is the so-called inspection stage, when Anxi upgraded the passing game, Thaddeus Young played Even better, averaging 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game this season. With youth, vitality, and a fairly long contract, Thaddeus Young's trade value is still very high. of.

And Pau Gasol is directly the opposite of Thaddeus Young. There is no doubt that this All-Star power forward is very strong.

But the problem is that Pau Gasol is slow and is struggling extremely under Mike D'Antoni's system. The Lakers also intend to send Pau Gasol away. In addition, this year is still the contract year of Pau Gasol. After the contract expires, , the possibility of Pau Gasol renewing his contract is zero. With everything added up, it is not surprising that this deal can be completed.

To put it simply, the Lakers used Pau Gasol's expiring contract in exchange for a pretty good young player and two future second-round picks. No matter how you look at it, the Lakers made money.

Of course, that’s not to say that the 76ers lost money. The 76ers definitely didn’t. After they acquired Pau Gasol, the team’s combat effectiveness increased dramatically. And if Pau Gasol can be renewed, the team’s main framework for the next few years will be , even if there is.

Brett Brown is also very satisfied with this deal. Pau Gasol is a player that fits his tactics. His functional type is equivalent to the Spurs' Boris Diaw. Of course, even better than Diaw, Pau Gasol still has many talents. Strong independent offensive capabilities.

In addition, the impression flow believes that Pau Gasol's defense is not strong, which is actually wrong.

Pau Gasol is not strong in one-on-one defense, but Pau Gasol is a very good help defender. This is illustrated by his career average of nearly two blocks per game.

Therefore, the arrival of Pau Gasol will be a great addition to the 76ers, both on offense and defense. Of course, the greater addition will definitely be on the offensive end.

After visiting the 76ers' honor display room, Pau Gasol went to the team's locker room.

The 76ers are training on the court, and there are only two people in the locker room, Brett Brown and An Xi.

Pau Gasol walked in, Brett Brown quickly stepped forward to shake hands, and Anxi followed behind and shook hands with Pau Gasol.

"Welcome to join the 76ers." Anxi said with a smile.

Pau Gasol also responded sincerely: "Thank you. I'm glad to join you, Mr. Brett, and Ann. I hope I can succeed in Philadelphia and work with you to hit the championship."

Hearing Pau Gasol's words, Anxi couldn't help but admire in his heart. It has to be said that Pau Gasol has a very high emotional intelligence. No wonder he can get along so well with the boss. He said a few clichés at the beginning, but... People who can speak feel comfortable.

After a brief chat in the locker room, Brett Brown arranged a locker for Pau Gasol, and then Gasol changed his jersey and followed Brett Brown and Anxi to the training ground.

The new teammates joined, and the 76ers players who were summoned gave warm applause. The arrival of Pau Gasol meant that the 76ers' goal changed. From the beginning, they aimed at the playoffs to during the season. Going one step further in the playoffs, it's either the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Eastern Conference finals, or even the finals. It's not impossible to imagine.

After all, not long ago, the 76ers just defeated the Heat.

In the afternoon, the 76ers held a press conference to announce the signing of Pau Gasol. North America was immediately in an uproar, because before the transaction was completed, they did not get any news. Only Yahoo God of War got some gossip. He signed Pau Gasol. The day before he joined the 76ers, he posted a tweet saying: "Pau Gasol may be traded and his whereabouts are unknown."

This gossip about Wo Shen did not attract the attention of media reporters, because rumors of Pau Gasol's trade often appeared. The Lakers wanted to send Pau Gasol away every moment, but in the end they failed. It was successful, so the reporters didn’t take it seriously.

Now, Pau Gasol suddenly appeared in Philadelphia and in the 76ers training facility. How could these reporters not be surprised?

Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted directly: "Breaking news, Pau Gasol is joining the 76ers in a trade involving Thaddeus Young as the main bargaining chip."

Wo Shen's news is relatively well-informed, but more reporters just sent a brief: "Major transaction, Pau Gasol joins the 76ers, the specific situation is unknown."

So, almost all reporters rushed to Philadelphia the moment they were notified, and then in the 76ers' training facility, they saw Pau Gasol holding up the 76ers' No. 16 jersey.

Then Sam Hinkie announced: "The subject of the transaction is that Thaddeus Young and two second-round draft picks were exchanged from the Lakers for Mr. Pau Gasol. Welcome Pau Gasol to join the Philadelphia 76ers."

The reporters immediately typed words on their notebooks and mobile phones, and then sent them out...

"Big news, the 76ers and the Lakers completed a deal. The 76ers traded Thaddeus Young and two second-round draft picks to acquire Pau Gasol from the Lakers. In addition, the Lakers will also receive about 6 million. transaction exception."

The Philadelphia media also added: "This may be a deal that changes the league!"

(The good news is that last night, this book broke the quality line and reached the standard of quality. Now, "Super Role Player" is a quality basketball novel!) (To be continued.)