The Basketball Court Swordsman

The city of Orlando hasn't left a deep impression on Henson for many years. Since Howard left the Magic, Orlando has lacked so much presence in the NBA. In recent years, the Magic have actually won many high-quality potential rookies.

But for Magic, they are still a long way from revival. And now, they are facing a problem that most weak teams will face-which potential rookie should be used as the core of the team?

After all, only focused training can produce capable players. With so many resources and so many ball rights, it is impossible for every young person to have equal opportunities.

Just imagine, if the young Kobe, McGrady, James and others are all acquired into a team, can they grow to what they are now? These guys, which one is not cultivated by getting more resources.

Although the current rookies of the Magic can not be compared with Kobe, McGrady and James, they are enough to have such troubles.

Joined the league in 11 years and is now very practical Tobias Harris.

Evan Fornier, who joined the league in 12 years and had excellent stability last season.

Alfred Payton, who was selected with the 10th overall pick in 2014, occasionally showed good talent.

And Aaron Gordon, also the No. 4 rookie selected in 2014 and known as the "next Blake Griffin".

Of course, how can you forget the No. 2 pick in 13 years, Victor Oladipo, who averaged 17.9 points per game last season?

With so many young people together, it is obviously impossible for the Magic to make progress. Although these guys have potential, but first, the Magic need to establish a core team. Secondly, the Magic also need some old future to help the team go further.

Among them, the Magic do not know who can become the core of the team. But they can be sure that Victor Oladipo has gradually made them impatient.

Oladipo has a very clear character. Give him the ball, and he will give you the basket and score.

Of course, you can't expect him to have a too stable projection. This kind of guard might be very popular ten years ago. But after the Warriors took advantage of Curry and Thompson's three-pointers to win the championship, young guards who shot inconsistently were not so popular.

In the beginning, the Magic planned to build a team with Oladipo as the core. But later it was discovered that Oladipo's offensive stability was really bad, embarrassing to reuse. Subsequently, they used the combination of Payton + Harris as the core to play the game. Then, I think that Aaron Gordon is the most potential stock and should focus on training...

In other words, even the Magic don't know what they are doing. Their goals and strategies have been changing, which is obviously not conducive to the team's progress.

They also want to change the status quo, so some changes need to be made. They believe that Fornier, who can defend and shoot, is more suitable for Magic than Oladipo, who can only impact with the ball. Therefore, they released the news that they could trade Oladipo.

The Magic has been rotten for so many years since Howard left, and of course they want to win. To win, you must change.

And the day after the news was released, Larry Bird found Magic General Manager Rob Hannigan. What Hannigan didn't expect was that Bird also brought the minority shareholder Henson Joe of BodyArmor Sports Beverage Company to participate in the negotiation.

"Coach Henson is going to come back?" Hannigan saw Henson's first glance, and this reaction appeared in his heart.

"No, I'm just being a Pacers star and coordinating Bird to complete the deal. Let's start the negotiation, Mr. Hannigan. I know, you are also very busy this summer, let's not waste time."

Henson did not like nonsense as he did. And looking at his posture, it is not so much to help Bird coordinate the completion of the transaction, but rather it is Bird who coordinated Henson to complete the transaction.

"We want to trade Oladipo is just a rumor. You know, he is an excellent young guy. We can't give up such a potential stock." Hannigan first refused to admit that he wanted to trade Oladipo. , The purpose is to raise the price.

I don't want to trade players, you have to come up with good enough chips to impress me.

"You already have too many young people on your team, Mr. Hannigan. Crazy accumulation of young people can't make you win. Even the Warriors are introducing Bogut, David Lee and Igo Dara and Stephen Cole won the championship only after the experienced old fritters. And the Thunder, which started from the draft, have only been thunderous in recent years."

Henson didn't bother to circle with Hannigan at all, but pointed to each other's pain points.

This feeling of intrigue in the office for player trading makes Henson incredibly refreshing! Sometimes he really thinks, otherwise he would come back and become the general manager of the Pacers.

Anyway, An Jiali also said, as long as it does not affect your health.

"Yes, yeah, but at least the Thunder have reached the Finals, and they are already recognized as the best teams in the league."

"What if I give you an Al Horford who has won three championships? An all-star center with rich experience, multiple Finals experience, and definitely able to help the team. I believe that the Magic will be more powerful. Go to the next level. And I know very well that if the Magic want to learn from the Warriors' set of small balls, they must have a mobility and shooting center. Vucevic can indeed shoot, but the three-pointer percentage is good. The mobility seems to be unsatisfactory."

Henson still ignored the opponent, but pushed out the chips on his own. From the first moment he stepped into this office, he was in control. Bird had to admit that Henson was indeed a genius in this regard.

"Even Al Horford has no way of hiring Oladipo, and their salary is not equal. This deal will not work at all, Coach Henson. You have been away from the NBA for too long, maybe you should let Bo Mr. De talked to me." Hannigan smiled jokingly. Now Henson is like a drunk who doesn't understand anything.

"You can give me Ilyasova and Channing Frye to match the salary. For this, I am willing to pay a first-round pick for next year. You know, if you have Horford, then Ilyasova and Frye It’s a bit redundant for you. And getting a first-round pick will be good for your operations in the draft next year. Whether it’s a trade or your own use, there is no harm."

"I know that Oladipo's stats are good on the surface. But considering his incompatibility with the Magic, keeping him on the team is simply hurting. You must establish a core, so you must give up some young people. Nothing good. Considered, Mr. Hannigan, this is a win-win deal and we will not let you suffer."

"Furthermore, Horford is the expiring contract. If you think he is inappropriate, you can choose not to renew next year to make room. By then, you will not have to worry about Oladipo's contract renewal. An experienced All-Star , And a bunch of young people with great potential... do the right thing, Mr. Hannigan."

Henson's continuous offensive caused the Magic general manager to fall into contemplation. Henson smiled slightly, knowing he was half done.

In addition to understanding the other's pain points, Henson had also put up a badge before, but it has never been effective. And now, after he retired, this badge can show its magic.

Badges: Experts in trading: When trading, the trust of the other general manager increases by 10%.

This thing, but Henson alone has the advantage in the world.

"Mr. Rob Hannigan?" Ten minutes later, Henson called Hannigan, indicating that he could almost give an answer.

"I will contact you again, Mr. Henson. I have to say that your proposal interested me."

Bird looked at Henson in surprise. The magic of this guy appeared again!

Three days later, the NBA official, the Pacers official and the Magic official released a heavy news at the same time.

The Pacers used Al Horford and the 2016 first-round draft pick to get three players from the Magic, Victor Oladipo, Channing Frye and Eisen Ilyasova.

Before that, people knew that Horford would have difficulty renewing the contract next year. But they didn't expect that the Pacers would actually take the lead.

As soon as this news came out, many reporters said they could not understand it.

"Rob Hannigan made the worst deal of the year. There is no one."

"The Magic fans are very angry, they don't understand the team's behavior."

"Pretty, the Pacers completed a robbery. Yes, I call this a robbery, not a deal."

Although Horford and Oladipo are not the top players in the league, there is no doubt that this seemingly nonsensical deal, I don't know what the Magic are doing, still arouses heated discussion.

Robin Hannigan's own unclear goals and frequent fainting are one aspect, but Henson's badge and eloquence also played a huge role in it.

This seemingly incredible deal happened.

There are also some media rumors that Henson assisted Bird in completing the transaction. It's just that like countless fake news about Henson's coming back in the past year or so, everyone no longer believes in such reports...