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As soon as Yang Rui's name was mentioned, Jordan immediately objected because this was not a star at all, but a role player. ??

Corey Maggette, the 13th overall pick in 1999, is 198m tall and weighs 1o2kg. He averaged 25.6 minutes per game last season, scored 11.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.1% from the three-point range. . Statistically, there is nothing outstanding about this guy.

"We lost money by exchanging Kwame Brown for Maggette, right?" Jordan was depressed.

"I'm worried that the Clippers won't want to change, because Brown doesn't have any tactical effect on the offensive end, and Maggette is already a high-level role player. If they don't want to change, I suggest adding another Bobby Simmons. Simons Si can't attack with the ball, his shooting is average and his speed is slow, so he's not very useful."

Simmons currently weighs 1o4 kilograms, is too short to play power forward, and has poor defense as a swingman. Although in Yang Rui's previous life, he won the Most Improved Player Award with the Clippers in 2005, he is currently not qualified and ready to fight.

"How could Brown not be replaced with a role player?" Jordan felt a little angry. Is it ironic to demote Kwame Brown, his hand-picked No. 1 pick, to such a low level that he still needs to be replaced by a role player on a garbage team?

"Of course it's best to be able to exchange for it. There is no need to keep Simmons. I need someone who can run. It doesn't matter if he gives it to the Clippers for free. Once Maggette comes to my hands, I guarantee that he will average more than 15 points per game." Yang Rui said seriously. .

Yang Rui promised that Jordan would no longer argue. Brown was really useless on the offensive end last season. He was only a human shield on defense, overlapping with Haywood.

The Wizards also have Edon Thomas, a 12th-ranked inside man in the 2000s, who is 2o6m tall and weighs 116kg. He is also a meat shield. Brown's position is too embarrassing.

After chatting for a while, Jordan asked: "We strive to trade as soon as the free market opens. When will you officially sign?"

"At the beginning of July," Yang Rui replied.

There are many people in the free market in early July.

He said that joining the Wizards may make it easier to attract some capable players to join.

"Okay, when we come to Washington in July, how are you doing with the list of free agents?"

"If someone is selected, we will gather 14 people when the training camp starts. I will send the information to your email in the evening."

Yang Rui had previously received all the free agent lists from Wizards scouts. After some consideration, he finally locked in three potential targets.

The owner of the Wizards has made it clear that he is unwilling to pay the luxury tax. Last season, Jordan's salary was only US$1 million when he came back, and the Wizards' total salary can easily exceed the salary cap.

Yang Rui originally thought that the Wizards had sufficient salary, but he was shocked when he saw the list. Forward Roy Ott, with an annual salary of 5.36 million, retired in 2001; Lorenzo Williams, with an annual salary of 207,000, retired in 2000; these two occupy more than 7 million in space.

Veteran Laettner, who has a contract, is worth $5.6 million, point guard Tyronn Lue is worth $1.87 million, and Etan Thomas is worth $1.6 million. This is more than 15 million. And even if these three can play, they will be marginalized in Yang Rui's system. If you sign up casually in other positions, a salary of 4,000,000 is too easy.

Yang Rui's first goal is Hornets 32-year-old veteran guard David Wesley.

Since Francis joined the Hornets, Wesley's position has become very embarrassing. He played 67 games as a substitute last season, played 26 minutes, 12.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 40% from the field and 34.6% from the three-point range.

Wesley is not suitable to partner with Francis. Together, there will be problems with perimeter defense. Francis likes to break through and pass the ball to the inside instead of the outside. As a result, Wesley's assist rate has dropped significantly, and Wesley often "takes the blame" at the last moment.

Yang Rui will let Jordan play as a point forward. As a combo guard, Wesley can carry the ball across the half court and run around the outside looking for opportunities to shoot. This is his old job and he can definitely do it well. When defending, he can only He needs to defend the point guard, he is not slow and his strength is advantageous.

Wesley played point guard when he debuted. In the 1996-97 season with the Celtics, he averaged 16.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.2 steals per game, and his passing was not too bad.

The second target is defender Laga Bell, who is 196m tall and weighs 93kg. Fans in previous lives are familiar with this person because he used a chokehold on Kobe Bryant in the playoffs and also said the classic line "Every shot can score 40 points."

Bell played two seasons with the 76ers and has always been a marginal player, but his defense has improved under the coaching of Larry Brown. When he moved to other teams, he quickly became a good 3D player.

It's too easy to poach him. Just give him a two-year contract and he's willing to join. If he goes to other teams, he can only earn a minimum salary.

The third target is point guard, "Street Ball King" Rafe Alston, who has always been a marginal player in the Bucks.

Alston is an underrated player. His ball-handling skills are among the best in the league, he is rarely intercepted, and he has the ability to shoot from mid- to long-range. In Yang Rui's previous life, his career three-point shooting percentage was 35.4%. In the Rockets' 2008 playoffs, his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 44%. And the Rockets did not deliberately arrange three-point tactics for him at the time.

Alston's peak data came with the Raptors, averaging 14.2 points and 6.4 assists per game. If he went to a fast-paced team, his data would definitely be better. Unfortunately, he has been playing in a team that focuses on positional offense. Play ball.

Signing Alston only requires a basic salary. As long as he doesn't mess around or use his extremely inefficient breakthrough throws, he is a qualified role player and can even play.

Jordan called quickly after receiving the email and said dissatisfied: "Is this lineup too weak? The depth of the bench is not in the second round. I don't think it can even make the playoffs? I can't see the difference between the two. The season is better than the lineup."

Are your eyes meant for blind sight? Yang Rui complained in his heart. "This lineup is reasonably strong. The players can run and shoot. They are indeed not famous, but together, I will make them all burst out with energy."

Jordan sighed: "The team's current salary space can still bring in one more mid-level player. I think Larry Hughes is good. Wouldn't it be better to replace Laga Bell with him? He can break through."

Hughes averaged 28.1 minutes, 12.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists with the Warriors last season. In Yang Rui's previous life, the Wizards poached Hughes, which was rated as a very successful deal, because he later scored 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.9 steals with the Wizards, and was selected to the All-Defensive Team.

Yang Rui explained: "Hughes is indeed good, but he is not a good system player. The offense mainly relies on breakthroughs and his shooting is poor. If you give him the ball and let him hold the ball and attack, he may be able to produce good data, but his organizational skills are not It's not enough to drive the whole team. The core of the Wizards is you, how can he have the ball?"

When Jordan thought about it, it was indeed true. "Then is there any other choice? What can a marginalized person like Laga Belle do?"

"Can defend, can shoot... Don't you really like gambling? Do you want to make a bet with me? I will lead this lineup, and I will make it to the playoffs 100%. You are right to follow my instructions, and so are the tactics. . If you concentrate on being a player, stay healthy, and perform well on the field, that is victory."

"Okay, don't let me down, I don't have much time. Also, find another middle-class person in the free market!"

"I won't harm you, I'm just here for you." Yang Rui promised.

Jordan's time is also his time. Once Jordan retired, the gimmick was gone and he had no interest in this team. 8

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