Chapter 535 Goodbye Knicks

After beating the Mavericks, the Lakers' lineup was initially tested for strength, and then they won three consecutive games.

Li Shengli is basically unable to be suppressed by non-core teams, Kobe has become more stable, and Crotty and Ben, as functional players in the rotation, also get a certain amount of playing time.

Everyone else's performance was as expected, but Ben was extremely manic after playing three games in a row.

In the last game against the Grizzlies, he actually contributed an astonishing number of 0 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks in 20 minutes.

0 points in 20 minutes is fucked, and the same goes for 5 blocks. Among 10 rebounds, there are 5 offensive boards, which also greatly liberates Li Shengli's offense. The team's combat effectiveness has once again increased, and this kind of cheap, sturdy and durable The players still alarmed the Lakers management.

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"Lee, do you want a drink?"

"This is the top red wine of the decade. I won't tell West."

At the end of the day's training, Harris found Li Shengli, pulled him into his office, and took out the expired red wine that he had treasured for many years.

"No, I can't stand it if you talk about something." Li Shengli shook his head.

"Hey, why don't you feel like a member of the upper class at all?"

"Upper class people? It's okay to be low class, but forget about being high class." Li Shengli stared at Harris and asked, "Is it because West and the others think Big Ben is very strong and I have a good vision, so they are thinking of rewarding me with a big class?" Money?"

You... are really obscene. Opening your mouth and shutting up is money, vulgar!

Harris glared at Li Shengli and scolded with a smile: "Don't miss you. When our playoff results come out, your bonus will not be less. But that's not what I want to tell you. You didn't before." In Mavericks, no one told you there?"

"What happened to Maverick?"

"The Mavericks have undergone a major reorganization. Guess who they traded this time? It's Kidd."

"What the hell? What do you mean, West stopped someone for me, who was it?"

"What you think is beautiful!" Harris sighed and said: "It's not easy to find a suitable deal. It's not that simple and can satisfy both parties. We can't get Kidd, but the Suns and Mavericks There was a wave of trading.”

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One thing to say is that the Lakers' current lineup is enough to be admired, and the only difference is the running-in.

Of course, in order to ensure efficiency and further enhance fault tolerance, the rotation of the lineup still needs to be strengthened, and this time... the Lakers are not without movement, and the previous trade case has also been put on the agenda as a matter of course.

Ceballos was traded to the Suns.

In exchange for the Suns' Robert Horry.

This is something that has been determined before, and the reason has been mentioned before, that is, Horry has the ability to score from long distances, and his three-pointer can come in handy many times.

However, unlike Ceballos, another trade involving Campbell has been shelved.

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The Lakers' movement is not big!

But the movements of the Suns and Mavericks were much greater.

First, the Mavericks got the Nets' No. 93 overall pick, Sean Bradley, who was a big player, to supplement the center position. Then they had a 3-for-3 package deal with the Suns. Point guard Kidd was among them and was traded to the Suns. .

As for the Suns, just like the Mavericks lost Li Shengli, the Suns also lost Barkley, because Barkley, who did not have a ring, took a salary cut and went to the Rockets to join a team and seek hope of a championship before retiring.

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Speaking of the Mavericks alone, their record decline is very serious.

Although Li Shengli escaped, Kidd, Garnett, and Curry were still stuck in the quagmire and couldn't extricate themselves.

It would be a pity not to get Kidd when he had the opportunity, but Li Shengli himself also understood that this opportunity was very small. After all, the Lakers did not have the appropriate bargaining chips to trade.

As for the Mavericks giving up Kidd.

Probably the reason is... Kidd has lacked scoring ability so far this season, averaging 10 shots per game, but only hitting 36% of his shots. He can be called a true giant in the metallurgical industry and a super giant in the blacksmithing industry.

Although the organizational ability is there, averaging 9.1 assists per game, supply exceeds demand. The management unanimously believes that Garnett, the future core, only needs an ordinary point guard with offensive ability. The real difference is that A strong center forward.

Therefore, recruiting Sean Bradley, who is 2.29 meters tall, is to use the tactics Li Shengli played during the Mavericks era and create space for Garnett.

Precisely this point further weakens this team's need for point guards, and it is normal for Kidd to be traded.

At the same time, due to the decline in record, even head coach Gordon was fired. The entire Mavericks team was in turmoil. The subsequent decline in record made the remaining Garnett and Curry deeply feel what it means... Let the tea cool down when you leave!

The previous finals team was screwed!

As of now, the Dallas Mavericks are in a mess and their future is worrying!

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The Mavericks' downfall is a foregone conclusion, but the Lakers on the other side are on the fast track.

Although Campbell has not found a suitable destination and his trade case has been shelved, there are good and bad gains.

The only problem is that Campbell, Ben, and the newly traded Horry make the staffing at the power forward position bloated, and what Harris means is...

Because Horry has the ability to score from long distances, it is also suitable to play the third position. This will also be compatible with the personnel adjustment problem of large and small forwards, and also add firepower to the outside.

With this, the Lakers' main lineup has also been fine-tuned from the inside out.

In the penalty area combination, center Li Shengli will definitely not move. Campbell and Daben will be assigned starters as needed. DaBen's defensive characteristics in particular allow him to serve as Li Shengli's substitute, ensuring sufficient playing time.

At small forward, Horry and Kersey are rotating.

Relatively speaking, Corsi is better at defense, while Horry is good at offense. The key is that he has a big heart, outstanding three-point shooting ability, and can supplement his firepower.

As for the two defenders.

At point guard, Nick, Crotty, and Fisher rotate, but Fisher is in a worse situation, and his time is very tight. Nick and Crotty are also used as functional players as alternatives, one for the organization and one for the other. defense.

It's different from point guard.

As for the shooting guard, Kobe and Eddie split the time equally. They basically made substitutions based on their feel, which also gave Harris more room for choice.

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At this point, the Lakers' fine-tuning is basically over.

The main players and rotation candidates are almost there. Of course, there are also substitutes to deal with the absence of these people due to injuries, but they are generally determined. The only task now is to adjust the lineup.

To be honest, this lineup is not that strong. The key depends on who you are competing with.

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Li Shengli's target is the Bulls, the leader in the Eastern Conference.

If this lineup is brought out, will it be the Bulls' Big Three? !

Rodman is not the core of the offense. The high-pressure defense inside does not have a big impact on him, but the rebounds are suppressed. On the contrary, Jordan and Pippen are in positions where there are not so many restrictions on them.

Therefore, the game will most likely focus on offensive efficiency, with the Bulls playing on the outside and the Lakers playing on the inside.

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The Lakers management didn't think so much, and the current targets are the Rockets and Jazz, the strong teams in the Western Conference.

I want to compete with these two teams in the Western Conference. After all, this is a strong team in the Western Conference that accounts for a high proportion of inside shots. They are also two strong enemies that the Lakers cannot avoid in the playoffs, so whether they can compete with these two teams is very important.

However... the Rockets and Jazz did not meet, but the Lakers took the lead in meeting the Knicks, the core of the Eastern Conference, in the next game.