The rest is just noise

On June 24, four days before this year's draft, Jerry West walked into Louis' office.

"nailed it."

West placed the fax in his hand on Louis' desk.

"Oh, tell me."

West then revealed the content of the transaction: "We will send Steve Kerr and this year's second-round pick plus 300,000 in cash to Utah in exchange for their 20th pick in this year's first round and Tom Chambers.

Two-year usage rights.”

Louis asked with a smile: "Can Chambers still be used?"

West also understands this very well: "He averaged 11 points per game in Utah last season. He is a substitute who can play. Utah's purpose of doing this transaction is to save money."

Louie continued by asking, "How much money did we save Utah?"

"Chambers has two years and $8 million left on his contract."

Louis let out a sigh of relief. West's efficiency and stability were not unexpected.

Chambers' contract is not difficult to deal with. West's ability to connect with Utah must have used many connections that Louis could not have imagined.

"Well done, Jerry, I'm sure you'll be next year's General Manager of the Year."

Louis accidentally forgot that West was no longer the general manager.

West couldn't help but say: "Mitch is the general manager."

"Isn't he the deputy general manager?"

"He's the only person in the building with a general manager title."

Sometimes, Louis wants to tease West.

But he was too serious, and Louis was afraid that the other party would take his joke seriously, so he could only communicate in a relaxed tone as much as possible.

"Actually, you came just in time." Louis picked up the remote control and pressed it a few times.

The TV screen in the office started showing a game that West had not seen.

Through the introduction of the commentator, West learned that it was this year's McDonald's National High School All-Star Game.

"You don't seem to have watched this game?" Louis asked unexpectedly.

West said indifferently: "The players in this game will not enter the league for at least three years. It is too early to pay attention to them now."

"Jerry, times have changed." Louis said eloquently. "None of the five hottest players in this year's draft are seniors. In fact, there is even one high school student among those five."

Because the Lakers don't have high-ticket picks this year, West doesn't pay attention to those popular rookies.

But Garnett is rare. He became the cover star of Sports Illustrated before entering college.

"You're talking about that kid from Chicago?" West asked.

"That's right." Louis smiled, "Jack McCallum wrote an article specifically for him and published it in the pictorial. By the way, he was also the cover character of that magazine."

There was finally a smile on the serious West's face: "That's not a good sign."

"Why did you say that?"

Next, the logo man will show the rare and strange President Lu what it means to be knowledgeable.

"Before him, there were three other high school basketball stars who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated." West named those people in detail, "Rick Mount rit SG in 1966 and Tom McMillon in 1970."

To m pfc, mike peterson in 1971, do you think any of them became as good as we know them today?"

Louis was stunned for a few seconds, "I know Tom MacMillan. He is a conscientious insider. I really don't know the other two."

"So, Sports Illustrated, like those writers who like to create gimmicks in their articles, will only produce bubbles." West almost convinced Louis, "This is not worth your and my heart."

If Louis hadn't come from the future, he would have been speechless.

"Jerry, I don't believe in the seal of the pictorial either. We should judge with our own eyes."

When Louis said this, West could only stay and watch the high school star game with him.

Stars were shining everywhere in this game, including Garnett, Marbury, Pierce, Carter, Jamison, Raheem and other future NBA star players.

West was distracted by the dazzling talent on the court.

"This Scat...seems to be more of a trapeze artist than Michael."

"Paul Pierce will be an excellent offensive player even in the NBA."

"Stephen Marbury..."

However, the most dazzling one is still Garnett.

With 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, he led the Western Conference Stars to victory and was elected MVP.

Looking at the way he plays the game, even West feels that the "evolved version of Danny Manning" is true.

"It's worthwhile to select him with the first overall pick." West said regretfully, "It's a pity that we don't have a chance."

Louis smiled and asked: "Who said that?"

West stared at Louis without saying a word.

He finally understood what Louis meant by reconstruction.

"What are we going to do?"

West believes in his vision, but if even Louis is optimistic about Garnett, there is no reason to miss this child.

"Do you still think Scottie should be part of the future of the team?" Louis asked jokingly.

West suddenly felt that this was too similar to his decision to trade Wilkins for David Robinson's signing rights.

Moreover, that plan was provided to him by Louis.

In a ruthless tone, West said the words that made Louis burst into laughter: "I'm ready to say goodbye to Scottie."

What is unintentional comedy?

This is unintentional comedy!

West definitely didn't want to make Louis laugh, but the laughs he produced were something that the unintentional comedies of the 1990s couldn't have done.

Just when Louis was expecting Angie to surprise him, another old friend called.

"Rudy, I regret the outcome of the Eastern Conference Finals."

The caller is Tomjanovich.

Louis believed that at this sensitive time, Tomjanovich's call was definitely not to reminisce about old times.

Tomjanovich spent more than ten minutes warming up, and then suddenly asked: "As far as I know, Scottie Pippen is not for sale to the Lakers?"

Louis smiled lightly and said: "Rudy, just tell me what you have to say directly. We have been friends for so many years. Do we need to beat around the bush?"

"Then I said it?"

"Say it."

“Can Grant Hill plus Reggie Williams be swapped for Scottie?”

It seems that New York no longer intends to wait for Hill's talent to be realized.

Louis' thoughts changed rapidly, and he soon knew how to continue the conversation.

Acquiring Hill? This is a good idea, but Hill is a player who needs time to develop, and he really doesn't want to wait for this player to mature.

It's not that he doesn't have time, but that he doesn't have the experience to develop this kind of player.

When Wilson entered the league, all his skills were already very mature. He just needed to accumulate game experience and get rid of some bad habits, but Hill needed the medical miracle of returning to the factory like Mr. Fukada1.

"I'm not interested in this offer."

Louis flatly rejected Tomjanovich.

"Other than Patrick, Sean, and Reggie, there's nothing in New York that's not for sale."

"Except Sean, I don't like anyone else in New York."

"You don't want it either, Patrick?"

"Do you think Benj wants him to come to Los Angeles?"

"That's true..."

"So, are you willing to show Sean?"

"It seems that we can't reach an agreement. Sean is in a way more untradeable than Patrick."

That kid was so good at playing in the Eastern Conference finals. If Hill hadn't taken the blame for him and had to be scolded by people looking over his family tree, would the Knicks still be a treasure?

"but..."

Louis' "but" made Tomjanovich want to explode.

"But what?"

"You know we plan to rebuild. Although you can't get Sean, this is not the only way to get Scotty." Louis spread the bait, "If you can get the top three picks this year, maybe we still have something to offer.

Need to talk."

Louis hung up the phone.

Now two families took the bait.

It's not that Louis is unkind, it's just that the Grizzly Bear's resources are limited.

It's not easy to expect Ainge to turn his sixth pick into a top-three pick.

The Knicks have more trading resources. In theory, if they want, there is no pick that cannot be traded.

Hill's rookie season was a mess, but his talent is still there and there is a chance to realize his potential, but the Knicks can't afford to wait.

There are more and more news about trials for various teams.

The Rockets had the easiest time, after all, they have the No. 1 pick.

The Spurs are in a difficult situation. The second pick is very good, but the attributes of Jerry Stackhouse, the current recognized second pick, are in conflict with Jamal Marsh. It would be incompatible to choose them, and it would be a pity not to choose them.

The Celtics are also in dire straits. Kevin Garnett is recognized as the top three pick, but they don't want to entrust the team's future to a high school student who has not been tested in the college arena.

The Lakers are also trying out prospects in the middle and later stages of the first round.

Although Louis already knew who to choose, he still had to pretend.

Now the news has been released. The Lakers' asking price for Pippen is any pick in the top three picks. Although the Grizzlies and the Knicks are obviously competing, as long as the news spreads, the interested players will

There will be more and more teams.

The Portland Trail Blazers, who have already lost a desperate situation, are also exploring all possible trade options.

1 yysy, Fukada-chan still has some foundation.

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