The Way of the Center

Anjie's trip to New Orleans was quite pleasant. After chatting with Robin Lopez on the indoor basketball court for nearly two and a half hours, the two slowly walked out of the court.

Lopez left Anjie to have dinner at the ranch, and Anjie did not refuse. The chance to try authentic New Orleans grilled wings is something Angie couldn't wish for.

At the dinner table, An Jie and Robin Lopez also discovered that the other party was actually not that annoying. Having been an opponent for so many years, maybe it will be quite interesting to cooperate once.

Although he thought so in his heart, Robin did not reveal any emotions on the surface. He still had that haughty expression on his face, which made An Jie puzzled.

In the evening, just after Anjie returned to the hotel, Nell Orsi called with great interest, asking about the situation of Anjie Robin Lopez.

"I got along very well with Robin today. I don't know if this guy is impressed by me. People like him will never play their cards according to the routine. In short, we have to continue to focus on other targets now. If Robin Bin. If you don't agree, we won't be in a situation where no one can sign." An Jie sent a good news to the general manager.

On Orsi's side, they are in contact with Mo Williams and Gary Neal of the Spurs. Although these two guys have good strength, they occasionally have flashy moments. But An Jie still prefers experienced and organized veterans.

"There are only a few candidates in the free agent market this year, so let's see if we can get something through a trade." An Jie suggested that Orsi look away from the free agent market.

"Looking for a trade? I'll keep an eye out. Man, I never thought the offseason would be this busy for a championship team."

"The stronger the team, the busier it is." An Jie smiled. For the sake of defending the champion, no matter how busy this offseason is, it is worth it.

The next day, Anjie flew back to Portland. During this time, the league structure is still changing.

Bledsoe joined the Suns, J. Mayo wandered to the Bucks, and Kevin Martin joined the Timberwolves.

But what about the Blazers? In addition to Hickson's shot and the Rockets veteran Dorell. White to join, they have no more news out.

But when An Jie got off the plane and turned on his cell phone, he realized that Wu Hua had already blasted his phone.

An Jie quickly dialed back, he thought Wu Hua needed something urgent to find him.

"Have you read Twitter!?" Wu Hua did not greet An Jie politely,

As soon as he answered the phone, he immediately asked questions.

"Twitter? I was on a plane and my phone wasn't on."

"By plane? Where are you going by plane?" Wu Hua asked.

"Just came back from New Orleans, hehe."

"New Orleans? Then this thing is real! Ann, just now Robin Lopez announced on Twitter that he will formally contact the management of the Blazers!" Wu Hua was more excited than An Jie. .

"Robin? He agreed!?" An Jie didn't expect that Lopez would make a decision so quickly.

"You have found a powerful assistant, Ann, a powerful assistant who is no worse than Hixon!" Wu Hua very much hopes that this signing will be completed soon, so that the goal of the Blazers' two consecutive championships will no longer be Idiots talk about dreams.

"I have to go back to Angkor as soon as possible, maybe I can get more inside information from Orsi to reveal to you!" An Jie couldn't wait to meet with Orsi, the pioneer, he was about to It officially set sail in the trading market.

Therefore, An Jie, who returned to Portland, did not return home immediately, even though he still had a new wife waiting for him at home.

An Jie took a taxi directly to the rose garden. He couldn't wait to share this noteworthy news with Nell Orsey.

An Jie got out of the car and ran all the way, and couldn't wait to push open the door of Orsi's office.

"Uh... I'm sorry, I'm sorry." After slamming the door open, An Jie's expression changed from joy to embarrassment. Because in Orsi's office, there was still a face that didn't belong here.

"It's okay, we just talked about you." Orsi smiled and invited Anjie to come in. At the same time, the man sitting opposite Orsi's desk also stood up and shook hands with An Jie.

"Congratulations, Ann. You did a great job last season." The visitor greeted An Jie cordially, and An Jie knew from looking at this person's identity that Orsi was negotiating a deal!

"How is it, Ann, how is the discussion over there in New Orleans?" Orsi asked triumphantly, it seems that this guy actually already knew what happened just now.

"It went very well, and Robin has publicly stated that he is willing to engage with us."

"Robin? New Orleans? You mean, you're trying to recruit Robin Lopez?" The guy who was talking to Orsi showed a surprised expression.

"That's right, as I just told you, the Trail Blazers will definitely have a championship-level team. Robin can start many teams in the NBA, but in the mighty Portland, he But it is the center of the second team. Think about it Andre, how terrifying is the strength of such a lineup. I guarantee that you will get the same treatment and honor as Fisher in Portland." Orsi used the topic to play , and continued to chat with this man named Andre.

"Don't worry, I will discuss the trade. As long as you nod, you will be a member of this championship team next season!" Orsi continued to attack, without giving Andre any chance to breathe.

Andre raised his hands. "You convinced me, of course, that every point guard aspires to work with the best big man. Are you right, Ann?"

"I will catch every pass of yours and turn them into points!" Anjie high-fived the comers.

Andre Miller, a 37-year-old "old monster" who is still thriving in the league. A veritable "grandfather" has the aura of "I'm going to eat you alive" on the basketball court. A guy who briefly played for the Trail Blazers and scored a career-high 52 points with the Trail Blazers.

You know, Miller's 52 points are still the second highest single-game scoring record in the history of the Trail Blazers. Even An Jie did not break this record.

Olsi intends to fill the vacancy left by Fisher with the equally experienced and well-organized old Miller.

attack? No no no, the Blazers already have enough scorers. Miller only needs to do a good job of defense and organization in the Trail Blazers, which is enough. However, these two things are really what the old Miller can provide to the Trail Blazers.

"I will complete the deal with the Nuggets as soon as possible. Of course, I have to go to New Orleans first. I'm sorry Andre, I believe Ann will entertain you well." Orsi finished speaking, and Mi Le shook hands and left in a hurry.

"I didn't expect it to be you." At this moment, only An Jie and Miller were left in the office, and An Jie did not hide his surprise.

"I didn't expect that the Trail Blazers would undergo such a big change in these years. If I could meet the future, maybe I would not have left at the beginning." Miller also expressed emotion, thinking that when he played for the Trail Blazers, the Trail Blazers Still living in the shadow of Roy and Oden's injuries.

Unexpectedly, in just three years, this team has undergone a qualitative change. And a veteran will never have trouble with the championship.

The next day, Yahoo god Wojnarowski broke the news that Nell Orsey had appeared in Denver. Not surprisingly, it should be a matter of busy transactions.

There are different opinions from the outside world. Some people say that Orsi intends to rob Ty Lawson. It was also said that Orsi appeared in Denver in order to persuade Hickson to change his mind. Of course, the idea of ​​using Batum to trade Wilson Chandler is also very popular.

Everyone thinks that the Blazers will introduce big names, but no one considers whether these guys are really suitable for the structure of this Blazers.

Anjie, Lillard, Iguodala and Aldridge, these four have already occupied most of the Blazers' possession. Coupled with Batum and Courtney Lee on the bench and Matthews, the only three-point shooter in the starting lineup, the others simply don't have many opportunities to hold the ball. At this time, it would be suicidal to introduce some Ty Lawson.

Functional players are the type that this Trail Blazers needs most. The experienced Andre Miller is a model of a functional player.

The day after the news broke, the Blazers and Nuggets completed a lightning deal. Olsi sent Joel Freeland, an inside player who had few opportunities to play in the Trail Blazers, to the Nuggets' 37-year-old veteran Andre Miller.

This deal seems to be innocuous, but it actually keeps the Trail Blazers' second team competitive. With Fisher, the Blazers' second unit offense was handled in an orderly manner. Now with Miller Sr. as a scheming guy, the Trail Blazers second unit will have more opportunities to steal points.

Returning to Portland, Andre Miller also spoke happily on Twitter. "It will be an honor to work with the greatest center in the world."

The day after Miller announced he was joining the Trail Blazers, Wojnarowski had good news for Portland fans.

The Trail Blazers and the Hornets free agent Robin Lopez have reached an agreement. Next season, Anjie's former rival will appear in the Trail Blazers' roster.

This news caused quite a stir compared to Miller's joining. First of all, Robin Lopez is a very capable inside player. Secondly, how he and An Jie should get along with each other has also become the focus of discussion.

"Robin to the Trail Blazers? I'm afraid the Trail Blazers practice will sometimes turn into a boxing match."

"Is Robin willing to play as a substitute? To be precise, is this guy willing to serve as a substitute for Angie, who entered the league in the same year as himself?"

"Oh my God, it's really hard for me to imagine how Robin and An Jie will have a chemical reaction."

One bad comment after another, but Orsi and Angie just had fun. Because An Jie knew that getting along with Robin Lopez was not a problem at all!

The two most important reinforcement tasks for the Trail Blazers during the offseason have now been completed.

September is already halfway through. The training camp and preseason games in October seemed to be getting closer and closer to him.

A stronger Blazer? An Jie couldn't wait to meet his teammates again.