Chapter 691 [It’s a Waste of Fame and It’s Difficult to Recruit]
Watching the opponent's players cheering and celebrating at home, the frustrated Wade was extremely frustrated and shed tears, Bosh hid his face and wanted to cry without tears, and James felt sour in his heart, with overwhelming feelings in his chest.
When the Cavaliers' Big Three got together last summer, they were so arrogant that they reportedly rehearsed the championship celebration banquet in advance. They had always been impressive before the finals, but they gave the Mavericks their first championship trophy in history. Failure to win the championship was a failure for them.
Unlike Yang Rui in his previous life, perhaps because of the home court advantage, Nowitzki was not under much pressure and did not participate in the game with a fever of 40 degrees. His only injury was his left middle finger, which he played with a splint.
Because Nowitzki's shooting hand is right-handed, James and Wade made fun of him before the game and mocked Dirk by pretending to be sick. After 5 games, they could no longer laugh.
The media's evaluation of the Cavaliers' Big Three has hit rock bottom, and many people believe that they have lived up to their reputation.
Especially James, the whole world's spearhead was pointed at him, and he fell into hell.
Some fans commented that he knew how to put on a show. Even if the team was 0-2 behind, he did not forget to sprinkle some fans before the game. He was the only one in the league to do this. Was he trying to express a kind of privilege and let his domineering power leak out? Or do you want to stir up the atmosphere on the court and cheer yourself and your teammates up?
Some fans commented: "The league prohibits drug use. Those called magnesium powder are actually white powder. James took a few puffs before the game to perform at his best."
There is also the idiot James who excuses his idol, guessing that the league has a conspiracy, and James is bizarrely ineffective in the finals. The most bizarre statement is: "I would rather not be the champion of FMVP."
James, who has been abused since he entered the league in 2003 and has been so abused that he has to find stars to team up with him to compete for the championship, finally made it to the finals and didn't contribute? What kind of spirit is this?
In any case, the Cavaliers were beaten 1 to 4, and James felt like he was being beaten instead of pretending to be B...
In fact, James played poorly in both finals. It was not due to psychological factors, but to his playing style. He mainly relies on facing the frame to attack, and the Mavericks' zone defense just restrained him. As soon as he rushed into the penalty area, he was double-teamed, leaving the team short of shooters.
The most suitable lineup configuration for James is a circle of 3D shooters, so that he can play in isolation to his heart's content, attract double teams and assist his teammates.
Both James and Wade regret it. The Clippers have salary space. If they joined last year, they would not need to take a salary cut. Now that they have signed long-term contracts, they can no longer join.
At this time, Yang Rui was also having a headache about signings. When he saw the free agent list provided by the scouts, he realized that he had been negligent last summer and should have been embarrassed and signed a star.
The Clippers have salary space but cannot make reinforcements. They are catching up with a special time in the NBA - labor negotiations.
After the finals, everyone's attention was focused on the labor negotiations. On May 27, the NBA Players Union officially submitted a lawsuit to the U.S. Labor Arbitration Agency, accusing the NBA of using intimidation and threats to force players in the new labor negotiations. The union signed a new collective bargaining agreement that was unfavorable to the players.
According to the players union, the real purpose of the NBA's inaction is to wait until July 1, when the current labor contract expires, to force the league to shut down. The lockout will allow NBA teams to avoid paying player salaries and other expenses caused by contracts. At the same time, the lockout can also cause conflicts among players, thereby achieving the purpose of disintegrating the opponent's front.
The players union also pointed out that the NBA simply did not provide sufficient financial data to prove its stated economic conditions, and the NBA also tried to bypass the union and negotiate directly with the players.
The management also has a tough attitude, emphasizing that players’ salaries must be reduced in the face of the reality of losing money. In labor negotiations, they have adopted a “dead-line” stance with the players’ union. The management has been emphasizing that it lost a total of US$300 million last season, with 23 of the 30 teams losing money.
In this case, the lockout is a foregone conclusion. During the lockout, the team cannot complete contracts with any players.
Signing reinforcements must be made within a very short period of time after the new collective bargaining agreement is reached.
To make matters worse, Yang Rui found that there were no inside players to be missed in this free market.
He wanted to sign a center who could open up the space to shoot and support, and then he could give up DeAndre Jordan, or let DeAndre Jordan serve as a substitute. He would be upset when he saw DeAndre Jordan shoot free throws.
Unfortunately, this kind of big man who can shoot is too difficult to find in the free market. The Rockets restricted free agent Spencer Hawes who meets the criteria is a white center who is 216cm tall and weighs 111kg.
Last season, Hawes averaged 11.2 points, 7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 46.5% from the field, 34.8% from the three-point range, and 72% from the free throw line.
In Yang Rui's previous life, Hawes was recognized as a softie. He joined the Clippers in the 14-15 season and averaged 17.5 minutes per game, only 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists. His shooting percentage was less than 40% and his defense was poor.
For a functional player, it would be good if he could sign with a low salary, but it is a pity that Yang Rui has started the trend of inside support. This year the Mavericks won the championship, and Gasol and Nowitzki were highly praised, making "soft" insiders even more popular. It is impossible for Hawes to join the Clippers cheaply, and he may get a high-paying long-term contract.
Yi Jianlian is also a free agent. He played in the playoffs with the Celtics last season and his performance was a mess. He averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game and could only serve as a substitute for veteran Jermaine O'Neal.
No team will offer Yi Jianlian a high salary, and the Celtics will not match the contract. It is not difficult for the Clippers to sign him, and they can probably get it done with just one point of basic salary. But he has no effect on both offense and defense and can only attract the attention of Chinese fans.
The Clippers will compete for the championship next season, and Yang Rui feels that the precious signing quota cannot be used on Yi Jianlian. If there is another internal problem next season and the team loses, it will be too much.
Another big man who can shoot is Troy Murphy, who is 211cm tall and weighs 111kg. In his peak season of 2008-09, he averaged 14.3 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 47.5% from the field, 45% from three-point range, and 45% from free throws. 82.6%.
On the surface, Murphy is a second-rate star, but in fact he is a defensive sloth and can only float outside and shoot.
The biggest free agent insiders are the Nuggets' Nene Hilario and the Bobcats' Tyson Chandler. One has potential injuries, and the other is a blue-collar center with a similar style to DeAndre Jordan, but his free throws are slightly more accurate.
By signing Chandler, the team will have three centers with similar styles. Even if Chandler doesn't win the championship with the Mavericks and the price is slightly lower, they can't play like this.
There are many outstanding outside players in the free market, such as Jamal Crawford, J.R. Smith, Sean Battier, etc. The Clippers do not need them and there is no shortage of swingmen and guards.
The Clippers are short of a center, and the free power forward has "17-foot killer" David West. If he joins, he can only serve as a substitute for Griffin, which is too luxurious.
After thinking about it, Yang Rui decided to find immediate combat insiders in this draft to enhance the team's strength.
As for swingmen like Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler, Yang Rui will not consider them. Even if they have potential, it will take two or three years to cultivate them before they can become stars.
With Gay here, no matter who you choose, the positions will overlap, and the playing time is difficult to allocate. It is better to rotate Gay, Korver, and Tony Allen, each with their own characteristics and complementary styles.
Yang Rui asked manager Nell Olshey to contact other teams to see which team is willing to trade first-round picks. One must be obtained before the draft.
The evaluation of this rookie class is not very high, and there are still many teams that want to send away draft picks.