Build a Dream Dynasty

Defending two home games is already the limit for the Nets. It doesn't matter whether it's the energy squeezed out of the players or Stevens' tactical strategy. Objectively speaking, with the full battalion of wounded soldiers, the Nets are indeed much weaker than the 76ers, especially since the 76ers not only have James and Harden, but also Beverley and English. In the case of high-quality contracts such as Els and Mirotic, the gap is more obvious.

Even if Leonard and Lopez are not injured, do the Nets have a chance of winning against the 76ers last season? Jiang Mingliang was not absolutely sure. James and Harden's superstar quality is not inferior to Curry and Harden, and the quality of the Nets' role players is not as high as that, at least in terms of immediate combat power, it seems.

Another potential disadvantage for the Nets is that the Nets, which have completed two consecutive championships, are not the team that the league hopes to compete for the championship. Simply put, in this era, the league does not want a dynasty team. The emergence of, do not want to see the Nets complete the feat of three consecutive championships. Therefore, from the point of view of the penalty scale, it is inevitable that there will be restrictions on the characteristics of the Nets. Running off the ball plays a very important role in the Nets' offense, and the 76ers can use greater strength to defend the Nets, so that their off-ball offense cannot be played, and they can only rely on the library. Lee and Porzingis' singles.

Compared with the heads-up, Curry is indeed incompetent with his fists and four hands in this matchup environment. The team did not perform very well in the G5 game, and finally lost the battle of Tianwang Mountain 100:119. , As we all know, in the 7 best-of-4 games, whoever can win the battle of Tianwangshan will occupy the absolute initiative. The Nets missed the first move and are now in a very difficult situation.

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After firing his last bullet, this sentence can't be more apt to describe G6's Curry. The two sides have fought five games, and they need to know more about each other. At this stage, there are no secrets and cards between the two sides. It depends on the real strength of the two teams. In the end, the 76ers prevailed in this matchup.

James and Harden can finally win back in front of Curry. In the past two seasons, both of them have fallen in front of Curry. Finally, after joining forces, the two have stepped on this opponent that made them desperate. It doesn't necessarily mean that they have performed better than Curry this season, but a win is a win, without any water. Harden may not have experienced it, but James knows very well that the championship can clean up any "stain". If the Nets don't have a championship résumé, no one's going to appreciate the kind of gorgeous basketball that Curry interprets. Durant has not been really recognized so far, for what? Isn't there a championship yet?

After 40 minutes of playing, he scored 51 points. Curry once helped the Nets reduce the difference to 8 points with three and a half minutes left in the game. This was the only time after the first quarter. When the opportunity to turn around. However, if Curry is the King Arthur of the Nets, it is a pity that there are no Knights of the Round Table like Lancelot, Galahide, and Gwen by this King Arthur. In the following game, James defeated the Nets’ confidence with a dunk against Porzingis, Green and Aminu. Throughout the season, the Nets climbed from setbacks many times. Get up, but in the end, the team's playoff trip this season fell to the Eastern Conference semifinals, which is their worst result in the past four seasons. Of course, the timing, location, and people are not on their side. , able to withstand the pressure and play the sixth game with the 76ers, the team's efforts and efforts are commendable, the next thing to do is to leave this season with a head held high, and then start again.

At 120:108, the 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a total score of 4:2. Their opponents will be the winners of the Cavaliers and Eagles. James and Harden are two superstars, and they have passed the Nets again. , the 76ers are really the biggest favorite in the championship right now.

Curry, who tried his best to stop on the court with his knees, has no physical strength to congratulate the 76ers players, but James, Harden and the others have not forgotten this great opponent, hugging Curry one after another, expressing relief to him.

At the end of the game, both sides can temporarily put aside the opponent's position and return to other identities.

Jiang Mingliang was also quickly caught by reporters and wanted him to make a summary of this game and the entire season.

"The most glorious day in a person's life is not the day when one becomes famous, but the day when a challenge to life arises from lamentation and despair, and the day when one bravely moves towards the will. I also use this famous saying by Flaubert to bid farewell to me Players, I hope they will regain their courage and revive their glory." Although Jiang Mingliang is known for his rationality, he is not too keen on feeding chicken soup, but if he really wants to be emotional, he can speak more than Rivers.

At the end of the season, the Nets players also waved to the fans on both sides of the arena, and the chants of "MVP" also sounded on the sidelines. The fans supported the team and Curry in their own way.

Everyone can see the trouble the team has encountered this season. Although Jiang Mingliang made mistakes, objectively speaking, it is not just Jiang Mingliang's responsibility. Compared with the Knicks feeding fans every year, at least the Nets have been are at a higher stage. Even in an extremely unfavorable situation this season, the average team may choose to rot early to deal with this season, and the Nets persisted to the end, and they outperformed others for most of the season. The expectations of , finally fell in front of the strongest player this season in theory, even the fans, there is not much to blame at this time.

The second day after the end of the season, Jiang Mingliang and Stevens announced in the training hall that the team was temporarily disbanded, and the players would all start their vacations. The players in the team, including Porzingis and Prigioni, They all need to participate in national team competitions such as the European Championships and America's Cup, but fortunately Latvia itself is not a traditional strong team, even if Porzingis is good, the probability is the fate of participating in the group stage, and Prigio Nee, it's not clear whether he'll stay with the Nets next season.

The players can get the opportunity to take time off, but Jiang Mingliang, Stevens and Thomas will continue to work at this time. First of all, an embarrassment for the team is that the team obviously does not have any draft rights, but it must go to the draft lottery ceremony, because this year's lottery ceremony will continue to be held at the Barclays Center.

At that time, Jiang Mingliang will also discuss with Thunder general manager Presti about the possibility of Durant's trade. In itself, this is a very unlikely event, but the gossip points out that Durant has already moved the idea of ​​leaving the Thunder and has only one year left on the contract. With Presti's shrewdness, he must know how to maximize his benefits. .

In fact, negotiating a deal with the Thunder is only part of Jiang Mingliang's work in this draft. Attempting to open an Antetokounmpo deal with the Bucks is also in Jiang Mingliang's work plan. The first-round exit was obviously beyond the Bucks' expectations. The team's lack of space on the offensive end was maximized in the game. Antetokounmpo in the small forward position must be one of the reasons. He is on the defensive end. There is huge potential and some good trading value. If you can get suitable trading chips, there may not be no chance.

In addition, Jiang Mingliang also needs to try to release Lopez's 16 million contract in the last year. This is relatively easy. One-year expiring contracts are mostly positive assets in the trading market. For teams in the rebuilding period, it has positive meaning. And Lopez's role on the court when he is not injured is also obvious, and the Nets can send him away without posting a draft pick.

For every possible trade, Jiang Mingliang will preset the trading chips he can pay in his mind. Except for Curry and Porzingis, almost everyone is counted, including Leonard and the one from Nick That could be an extremely valuable draft pick that St. After all, Jiang Mingliang's ambition is Durant, a historic attacker.

The draft lottery ceremony was held on time at the Barclays Center on May 20. This is also an opportunity for the management of the NBA to meet with each other and discuss cooperation. As the host, Jiang Mingliang was also sought after by everyone, and soon greeted everyone separately.

Of course, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Jiang Mingliang has a good relationship with the management of many teams, but at the same time, there are also people who form a relationship with him. Jim Buss of the Lakers, Ainge of the Celtics, and Pat Riley of the Heat are all opponents who have a bad relationship with Jiang Mingliang. Jiang Mingliang will even make a deal with the Knicks, a rival from the same city, and it will never be cheap. these management.

Soon, the lottery ceremony officially began. Jiang Mingliang, who was completely out of the way, did not feel the nervousness of other managements. He calmly called the Thunder's general manager Presti in the box to discuss Durant's transaction.

Trading Durant is a deal no management would dare to make, just as the Nets would not trade Curry. An excellent management in the league like Presti is more aware of the loss of Durant. No matter how the Thunder team supplements, it will be difficult for the Thunder to regain their current vitality. Even if James comes, he can seamlessly connect with Westbrook. ? Presti wasn't sure. Not to mention, how strong the Nets would be if Durant joined the Nets. Curry and Durant are the strongest duo in history.

Whether it's Choppy, OK, or even the magic hook, it's not the two of the top three teaming up in the same period, while Curry and Durant are two of the top three in the league today.

But he is unwilling to return. There are three problems in front of Presti. First, how sure is the team to compete for the championship next season? Second, if Durant chooses to leave, can the team afford this loss? Third, if the team refuses to trade, will Durant react more aggressively.

The first question, it can be said that the Thunder are very competitive, but they are not the most powerful team in the championship. The Nets will usher in Leonard's comeback, Porzingis will continue to improve, and the youngsters on the bench will continue to improve. Players will also slowly improve. The 76ers' dual-core quality is no less than that of the Thunder. The overall competitive environment in the West is still very strong. The Spurs are old and strong, the Grizzlies have always been tough, the Jazz continue to improve, and the Warriors will welcome George. With the return and the addition of a high-draft rookie in this draft, will the Thunder win the championship and retain Durant? Presti wasn't sure.

The answer to the second question is equally shocking. After Durant was reimbursed for the second half of the season, the Thunder only ranked eighth in the Western Conference. Of course, this was because the team was caught off guard. After all, the Thunder were more dependent on Du Rand, if there is a plan in advance, it should not be like this, but without Durant, who can they bring in? How much improvement can be made on this basis? Presti knew that neither the city of Goose City nor Westbrook was so attractive.

Reaching a deal with the Nets can lock Leonard for at least the next five years. Westbrook and Leonard can ensure the competitiveness of the team for a long time in the future. Porzingis is also a potential player. Amazing insider potential stock, the Knicks' draft pick may be able to cash in a rookie with All-Star potential in the future. Of course, exchanging the whole money for change will certainly lose money, but it seems that the Thunder and the Nets have reached a deal, right? You are in the best position.

Despite the decision in his heart, Presti verbally clearly refused to trade Durant.

"What? Trade Durant? Will, are you kidding me? We won't trade Curry for it." Presti pretended to be the real thing, as if the grapevine had never come out.

I don't know if he just wanted to take the initiative in the negotiation, or if he wanted to try to persuade Durant again, but after the second attempt to contact him failed, Wil Craig also quickly ended the call and stopped entanglement.

Transactions around superstars will never go smoothly. Even if you are in a desperate situation, you always want to survive in a desperate situation. This is human nature in itself. At the same time, if he really wants to make a deal, Presti has to pull his own think tank to hold a short meeting for three days and three nights.

If Durant's deal is reached, Leonard will definitely be involved in the deal anyway, and the team's most reliable defender will leave the team and must be supplemented. Taking advantage of the situation to supplement Antetokounmpo is simply a perfect match. With Dream Chasing Green as the main body, pull in a third party to make transactions and see how the Bucks need it. Compared with Presti's "unequivocal" refusal to trade, Bucks general manager Joe Horst did not regard Giannis Antetokounmpo as not for sale.

In fact, under normal circumstances, a team has only one or two people who are not for sale. The other so-called "not for sale~www.NovelMTL.com~ are nothing more than the price is not in place. Just like Jiang Mingliang, when he realized that he might get Du When Rand, the only person he didn't want to send was Curry. In the Bucks team, Paul was the core of the team first, and among the young players in the team, Middleton was obviously more comfortable playing next to Paul. To a certain extent, Larry Sanders may not meet Paul's requirements for an inside partner, but it is hard to find high-quality insiders in the league. Among defensive insiders, Sanders is at least above the standard, not too much. Good chance, the Bucks aren't considering moving him either.

The Bogdanovic-type wing scorer is obviously the best fit for the Bucks, but it seems that this kind of player is really hard to find. It takes Jiang Mingliang a lot of effort to find a suitable object to promote the transaction.

Jiang Mingliang's multi-threaded effort, the draft ceremony was completed quickly, the Minnesota Timberwolves, which had been rotten for many years, finally won the first number one pick in team history. The Lakers, who were lucky enough to value MAX, kept their protected lottery and got With the second overall pick, the Bulls won the third overall pick.

The hottest rookies this season are undoubtedly Okafor and Towns. In comparison, Towns has more potential, while Okafor has more immediate combat power. According to past experience, it seems that choosing the former is more in line with the law of the top pick. After all, most of the winners of the top pick are bad teams, and what they want is talent and potential.

However, this year's rookies are not very talented as a whole. Losing a draft right is a huge loss for Jiang Mingliang, but it is still within an acceptable range. In order to avoid being intercepted, he didn't even start a trial training for Royce O'Neal, who was going to be a bargain hunter, and only waited for the opponent to have a chance to perform in the summer league after the draft. Of course, if there are other high-quality second-round picks, he will not let it go if they have the opportunity to bargain at a low price.