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Chapter 1517 A day of disloyalty

One day later, news came from Chris Wallace.

Nets general manager Rod Thorn has some interest in a trade.

The Nets have the eighth pick in this year's first round.

If you want to choose Hinrich, this pick is quite suitable.

However, when it comes to the Nets, Louis thinks of another player.

That is Nets starting forward Sean Battier.

For the Rockets during the Yao and Mai era, aside from Yao's words, Louis' favorite was Battier. Battier's style of play was also a necessary puzzle piece for the championship teams.

But Louis can't reveal his interest in Shane just yet.

Because Battier has just finished his second season, although he seems unlikely to become an All-Star, he is also one of the Nets' real estate.

"Coach Lu, to tell you the truth, the Suns can trade anything, except the No. 2 pick, so give up!"

Next to Parker, he needs to hone his off-the-ball movement.

However, he really hopes that ESPN's column will open comments, and then he can criticize it severely.

what's the situation?

Louis began to worry.

Louis decided to form a good relationship with Rod Thorn.

Milicic, who was eager to change his and his family's life, could no longer wait any longer, and they immediately announced their registration for the 2003 draft.

The day after Milicic signed up for the draft, he directly landed at second place on the major draft lists, beating many young talents such as Lu Wuxia and Anthony.

"Coach Lu, thank you for your concern for my father, but the transaction is unnecessary. We have made clear arrangements for the second pick."

Making a deal with Louis is a dangerous thing, but Thorne sees no risk in this deal.

Only if the Nets' team-building strategy changes, for example, if they decide to rebuild - only then will Battier's value decline.

Finally, the league announced that starting from this year, the registration deadline for international players will be postponed to June 24.

He had to point out that several of Bill Simmons' so-called Thieves All-Star Team should be on the Robbery All-Star Team.

Therefore, Wu Xia, who enters the league, will spend a considerable part of his rookie season playing the second position.

I am announcing that starting today, Legend Lu has officially joined my Thieves All-Star team, along with Frank Abagnale Jr., Brian Robinson, Willie Sutton

Willie Sutton, The Great Train Robbers, and George Nelson are all equally great!"

The crazier Louis becomes, the more determined Colangelo becomes.

"Rod, I think you're definitely making money on this deal, because there's no way you can use the eighth pick in the draft to select a better player than Hedo Turkoglu."

Moreover, even if the Nets want to trade Battier now, it will be difficult for Louis to take over.

Subsequently, the day after the Heat defeated the Mavericks to win the championship, the league announced: "The Boston Celtics will send Hedo Turkoglu to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for the eighth pick in the first round of 2003."

The negotiation between the two parties went smoothly, each other's doubts were resolved, and the deal was concluded immediately.

Louis was so loyal, Thorne hesitated.

Thorne agreed with what Louis said, and it was much more difficult to draw the No. 8 lottery than the No. 3 lottery.

The stronger the deterrent, the harder it is to make deals.

Louis doesn't plan to let Wu Xia hold the ball a lot from the beginning.

Immaculately has the ability to shoot from no blind spots in the half court, with a fast release speed, and a very high level of shooting with the ball or catching the ball. It would be a waste to only focus on developing shooting with the ball with such excellent shooting skills.

The Nets management obviously hopes to change the team's long-term status quo of being a weak team through offseason operations.

Louis called Thorne and expressed his intention to trade.

For a time, the hype surrounding Milicic became as fanatical and irrational as James was born two years ago.

Louis sent away Turkoglu to make room for Wuxia. As long as the Celtics select Wuxia, he will definitely start in the new season. By then, veteran Sprewell will swing to the third position, and Wuxia and Parker will

You need to distribute the ball reasonably.

He picked up the phone and called the management of the Suns, which held the No. 2 pick.

"Coach Lu, do you think I should make a deal with you?"

Like this time, it was obviously a win-win deal, but Rod Thorn thought about it for a long time, and he reluctantly agreed until he was sure that Louis really had nothing to gain.

Hearing that Louis was even preparing to come back in order to train Milicic, Suns general manager Brian Colangelo became more determined to draft Milicic.

Moreover, Turkoglu not only has immediate combat effectiveness, but also has rookie contract bonuses. After this transaction is completed, the Nets can also strengthen through other ways.

Louis, who was overjoyed, did not forget to add fuel to the fire.

What about Milicic?

He ranked No. 1 on the 2004 draft prediction list.

He knew exactly who Louis was.

Louis said bluntly: "Because I am going to use the No. 3 pick to select a better player than Hido."

"Brian, listen to my advice. The pool of European players is too deep. Darko Milicic is definitely not a player that is easy to train. Just let me do it. I have experience in this area."

When the news was completed, Bill Simmons opened the champagne directly in the EPSN column: "Remember how horrified we were when Legend Lu traded two future first-round picks from the Lakers for the Turks? Two years have passed.

, the Turk proved his strength, and now, he has returned Boston to a lottery pick in the first year of the draft!

The closer the draft day is, the more accurate the media predictions will be.

Hedo Turkoglu's value is higher than the No. 8 pick, so Louis only needs to exchange him for one, which can be said to be very generous.

On June 18, 2003, Louis watched the latest draft predictions from the TNT program.

This article spread so widely that even Louis saw it.

Louis really wants to be a loyal person now. If he tries to trick people again, no one will answer his calls in the future.

Because the more articles like this, the greater its deterrence.

"Goodbye, Coach Lu."

Is it because of his appearance that the league did not change the draft registration deadline for international players?

Louis' uneasy mood lasted for a long time.

He is also considered a veteran. He played in the NBA in the 1960s. After retiring, he has served as a coach, general manager, and league official. He can be said to be a veteran in the industry.

Although the ball-carrying core has everything and is very beautiful, it lacks diversity.

"Brian, long time no see. How is your father's health lately? Haha, I called to discuss a deal with you." Louis couldn't help but sit on the desk, "That's it, I want yours."

No. 2, don't worry, I'll give you a bargain you can't refuse - Pau Gasol and No. 8, I believe no team can offer a higher offer."

"Bryan, I'm willing to add two future first-round picks!"

"You will regret it! Remember to tell your dad that I advised you!"

Louis’ requirements are “not high”, almost reaching the level of Dell Curry’s son.

What surprised Louis was that Lu Wuxia still ranked second on the draft prediction list.

Because the needs of each team are basically clear, the lottery will not deceive anyone. As long as you study carefully who each team can roughly select, you will have the result.

"Ahahaha~~~" Colangelo laughed proudly, "My dad will be proud of my decision!"

In this way, the Celtics have fixed candidates for the starting No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 positions. It makes no sense to trade Battier now.

Therefore, high-quality 3D like Shane is undoubtedly an important resource.

Ever since, Darko Milicic, who was born on June 20, 1985, miraculously became eligible to participate in the 2003 draft.

Thorne asked: "So, why did you trade Hido?"

Louis doesn't like this kind of article.

What can he say? That idiot is better than the sports guy. At least this time he didn't make vulgar jokes about himself.

Just like that, Brian Colangelo hung up the phone.

Louis held the phone that kept beeping and was lost in thought.

Hey, if this continues, when will I be able to become a truly loyal person?

⑴Frank Abagnale Jr. is the prototype of the character played by Leonardo DiCaprio in "Cat and Mouse"; Brian Robinson is the leader of Brink's-Mat (who led the gang to steal gold bars worth more than 26 million pounds in 1983)

; Willie Sutton was active in the 1950s and stole 2 million US dollars in his career. That's it. It's quite tiring to look up the information one by one.

(End of chapter)