I am Really an Insider

Vince Carter, in this era when players in 1996 have already begun to participate in the draft, he is one of the few born in the 1970s in the league. He is 38 years old this year.

As a once unparalleled demigod, many people have even forgotten that this UFO is still flying around the league.

Everyone feels that Carter should choose to retire after completing his contract with the Mavericks.

However, Carter said he had no intention of retiring.

He can still play and enjoy the fun that the game brings to him.

In the Mavericks last season, he was considered a qualified backup wing.

The defense is acceptable, the three-pointers are stable, and he has rich experience.

Occasionally, I can give everyone a beautiful dunk at the American Airlines Center, and then turn on the accelerator of the motorcycle and fly all the way.

Yes, Carter is no longer a star. But as a role player, he did his best.

Carter has no desires and desires now. A few years ago, when he and Garnett were in the Nets, he still had the desire for a championship.

Now, all he wants is to keep playing.

Carter still can't accept the days when he doesn't have to report to the arena or play on the court.

Therefore, after executing the contract with the Mavericks, Carter has been waiting for his next home.

No matter what team it is, as long as he can play the main rotation and ensure stable playing time, he is willing to sign with it.

But Carter never expected that he would actually sit across from Wayne.

And Wayne also rekindled his desire for honor.

"I'm so glad you came, Vince. You can't say no to me this time."

Wayne said, pushing the freshly brewed tea in front of Carter.

After the draft, Wayne's dream of being the No. 1 pick was shattered again, and James retained his biggest advantage.

In the draft, I continue to beat Wayne!

What's the point of being so powerful as Wayne? He can't enter our top pick circle!

Well, Bennett tearfully agreed.

The heartbroken Wayne made a phone call and made an appointment with someone to talk to him, so old Carter sat in the living room of Wayne's house.

When Wayne mentioned the word "rejection", Carter felt embarrassed.

To be honest, he may be the only person in the league who dares to reject Wayne twice.

For the first time, Carter was still on the tail end of his peak and still had All-Star level strength, so he still wanted to win on his own.

After all, group gatherings were not that common in those days.

The second time, Carter and Harde discussed it, and we two brothers had one last fight. If it really doesn't work, then find another place to win the championship.

At that time, he snorted softly: Humph! As one of the top five forwards in history, I, Kevin Garnett, still need to hug me? I am a person with backbone! Even if I have to leave the Nets, I won't hug my thighs!

Hard special one year later: WGNB! The championship smells so good! Wayne, my good brother, no one can say a bad word about him!

Carter, on the other hand, was originally going to be packaged and shipped to Portland together with Hard Special.

But Old Carter took a look and realized that the Trail Blazers' back line was too crowded. If I go there by myself, I'm afraid I won't be able to become the cornerstone of the atmosphere and build the team.

So he turned around and went to Mavericks.

Cuban did not lie to Carter. Carter has received very stable playing time in the Mavericks over the years.

It also kept him in shape.

So, after all, this is the third time Wayne has recruited Carter.

In today's world, 3D players can be said to be the most valuable.

Look at Tang Shen, a damn guy who can't dribble a ball, a defender who can only take two steps at most.

Even if the bat clause is triggered, even if he has to get 30% of the maximum salary, there are still a lot of teams waiting to take over, and the whole league is full of lickers.

Just because he is the top 3D player in the league.

But in real terms, this B price is not, the value of this 3D player is raised by the Blazers themselves.

Because the Trail Blazers can be said to be the first team to receive the bonus of 3D players.

Matthews, Thompson, Green.

There are not many good 3D players in the league, but the Trail Blazers had three of them alone that year, allowing everyone to see the power of 3D players.

Where can you find a player like this who can defend and score without needing the ball?

So now, 3D players are very much in demand.

In this year's free agent market, there are no 3D players to sign. If they want to trade, the Trail Blazers don't have much leverage.

Wayne could only do the next best thing and think of old Carter.

Carter's defense is much slower due to his age.

But Carter is still very aggressive. After all, he is a person who fought since the beginning of the century. Moreover, his experience can sometimes make up for his footwork issues.

Let's talk about three-pointers. Carter's three-pointers have always been very strong. Last season, his three-point shooting percentage remained at nearly 40%.

Open the historical three-point hit list, and you will be surprised to find that Carter is actually in the top ten.

The people in front of him were all legendary shooters like Miller and Junzi Lei.

But no one has ever regarded Carter as a shooter because his dunks were so explosive.

Once the buckle label is attached, it is difficult to remove.

It's like some actors will form a fixed impression after playing in superhero movies too many times.

For example, Hugh Jackman looks like Wolverine in everything he plays. Even if he plays a costume drama, you always feel that he will stretch out his steel claws at any time.

Carter was also harmed by this stereotype. People only remember his dunks and ignore his other advantages.

Therefore, in Wayne's mind, Carter can be regarded as a qualified 3D substitute.

Although he is not the top player, if he only plays more than ten minutes as a substitute, Wayne thinks Carter is completely adequate.

Moreover, as a championship contending team, it definitely needs a few veterans like Carter to take care of things.

At the critical moment, they will exert unimaginable power.

"As long as I can have a place to continue playing and have stable playing time, that's all.

If the situation is really like what you said, I have no reason to refuse this time. "Carter scratched his head sheepishly.

The number one player in the league paid three visits to the thatched cottage, which was a great deal of respect to him, a former top four shooting guard.

If you want to replace someone who doesn't give him face, it's probably just one sentence: once for two rounds, once for three rounds, and never for one more time.

"No, Vince. This time, it can't be as simple as just finding a place to play ball. This time I come to you, not to play happy basketball, we have to do it for real, do you understand?

We will overthrow all those who stand in our way in the playoffs.

This is real competition and confrontation. I need you to use all your remaining strength to pursue top honors together! "

What Wayne said made old Carter boil.

Top honors, championship.

Carter hadn't thought about this for a long time.

He thought he had looked down on fame and fortune, but now when he had the opportunity to touch honor again, he found that he was still excited.

Carter couldn't wait just thinking about the battle with real swords and guns.

At this moment, the door to Wayne's house was pushed open.

I saw a funny man sticking his head out and looking at Wayne and Carter.

"It's really you! Hahahahaha, Uncle Carter, you really came to teach me how to dunk!"

The visitor was none other than Portland's number one dunker, Stephen Curry, who rubbed his glider on the ground.

"Holy shit!" Carter panicked. To be honest, his biggest concern about joining the Trail Blazers was this guy!

You call yourself Portland Carter every day, and I’ve been completely embarrassed by you.

When Carter praised Curry in the first place, it was not because he was giving the old Curry a pat on the back.

Just like when you meet a friend's child, they usually say how cute and smart they are.

It's impossible to say that your child is stupid in front of others.

Carter meant the same thing when he praised Curry, but he didn't expect that he would take it seriously!

"Hahahaha, Uncle Carter, come on, come to Portland! With your guidance, I will win the slam dunk contest this year!"

Curry rushed in and hugged Carter excitedly. The dunker burst into tears when he saw him.

Wayne just let it slip a few days ago, saying that Carter would come over in two days, but he didn't expect that Curry actually came after him.

Carter looked at Curry's smile and felt extremely disgusted: "Ni Zuokai! I don't have the ability to teach you!"

"Oh, why don't we start special training today! Uncle Carter, you know my talent, you just need to give me a few random touches and I can do it!" Curry said, excitedly pulling Carter to Wei The basketball court in En’s yard.

After all, Carter is a polite person and it is hard to refuse Curry.

"Then, let me start! This time, I will perform a windmill dunk. Uncle Carter, please see what else I need to improve on."

Curry held the ball confidently and accelerated his sprint under the gaze of Carter, the legendary dunker.

When he ran to the basket, Curry jumped up with all his strength and completed a windmill in the air.

Well, the action was actually done, that is, the last dunk, the basketball hit the rim directly.

Big framed windmill!

"What a genius!" Wayne applauded after seeing it. Curry's dunks will never disappoint.

"Ah this." Curry looked at the bounced basketball, frozen in place in embarrassment.

Carter looked at Curry's dunk and was thinking about only one thing.

Why is this funny guy so shameless!

The way Curry dunks is full of Carter's appearance when he was 60 years old.

He still dares to call himself Portland Carter. I am not a tree new bee. I am almost 40 years old and I can dunk better than him!

If you want to improve your dunking, there is only one way - to reincarnate and restore to factory settings!

Oh my God, you have completely ruined my reputation.

Of course, Carter did not say these words out loud, after all, he was soft-hearted.

He applauded awkwardly: "Beautiful, beautiful! The movements are very smooth, and it has a bit of my style back then! It's just short of a hundred million points. I wish I could jump a hundred million points higher."

The primary school student was overjoyed, did you see it? The legendary dunkers all affirmed my dunk, so what right do you have to laugh at me! ?

I am indeed a genius hahaha!

Weren't Tom and Green close friends in the past?

Next season we will be two gods to dominate the frame!

Looking at Curry who was already enjoying himself, Carter had a headache and didn't know how to get along with such a joke in the future.

Although Curry almost persuaded Carter to quit, in the end after weighing the pros and cons, Carter agreed to Wayne.

Join the Trail Blazers next season!

Wayne's words moved him, and he now wanted to fight again and fight for a season of real combat.

It’s never too late to pursue the championship trophy. The most important thing is whether you still have the courage to fight!

Those guys always say that veterans never die, they just slowly wither away.

Screw you, I, a veteran, will never accept the withering away of a coward!

As long as I can still play, I will continue to play in the NBA and accept the challenge.

I belong to this stage!

The next day, Carter announced on his social media that he had reached a two-year, 7.5 million contract with the Trail Blazers.

The fans were shocked. They thought Carter was going to retire, but instead of retiring, he actually wanted to compete for the championship.

However, Carter's addition has made people a little worried about the Trail Blazers' lineup structure.

Carter + Gasso + Gannet + Gadway + Tony, this Portland kindergarten has become a Portland nursing home, right?

Fortunately, Birdman chose to retire, otherwise this old Landlord could play two tables.

Although the outside world is not very optimistic about this signing, Carter's popularity is here after all, and Portland fans still welcome it.

Hard: Come on, brother! I told you a long time ago, these Portland thighs are long, thick and hard!

The Trail Blazers' official Twitter also posted the title "UFO is coming."

Curry looked very puzzled.

Aren't there always UFOs in Portland? This is at best the second machine.

Good guy, co-authoring "True Carter" can only be number two.

Curry is even happier than Wayne when Carter joins. He feels that his dream of becoming a dunker will be fulfilled next season.

Of course, some come and some go.

Thompson finally selected the Warriors, who had just played in the Western Conference Finals with the Trail Blazers last season!

This act of surrendering to the enemy naturally made Tom angry with Portland fans, but from Tom's perspective, there is actually nothing wrong with this choice.

Although the Warriors and Trail Blazers only played in the Western Conference Finals last season, the two sides are not old enemies and do not have much grudges.

Furthermore, the Warriors are the only team among all the losers that can not only satisfy Thompson's 30% maximum salary, but also give him a chance to compete for the championship.

Before leaving, he also treated Curry and Wayne to a meal, and carefully asked Wayne if he would blame him.

What could Wayne say?

Thompson going to the Warriors will undoubtedly create a strong opponent for the Trail Blazers next season.

The Warriors already have Green, No. 1 and Cole, and now with the addition of Tang Shen, the Warriors have really replaced Curry with Paul. Needless to say, there is no need to say more about their strength.

But for Thompson, this is the best choice for his future.

There's no way Wayne would ruin someone's future and let him go to a place like the Hornets (Bobcats) just so he could easily achieve his goal, right?

Boss Qiao: Say it again? What happened to Charlotte? Charlotte has championship genes!

Du Xiaoshuai looked at Thompson's choice and expressed his doubts. It turned out that he still couldn't beat him, so he joined this kind of gameplay?

Got it~

And Middleton also signed with the Bucks with a maximum salary, because only the Bucks were willing to give him a maximum salary.

The Bucks are the kind of team that has little attraction for big-name stars, so they will try their best to buy even second- and third-tier stars.

So, don’t criticize Boss Qiao.

It's really not that Jordan likes to burn money randomly and give big contracts blindly.

One moment, he signed Biyombo with a big contract, and the other moment, he signed Hayward with a maximum salary.

The main reason is that he wants top stars to come to Charlotte, but top stars don't want to unless you develop one yourself.

Therefore, the only option for small ball markets is to settle for second best and compete for second- and third-tier stars. This is the tragedy of small ball markets.

Middleton going to the Bucks can be regarded as returning to the historical track.

He and the Greek monster are about to set off a storm in the east.

Although the departure of Thompson and Middleton has long been a foregone conclusion, Wayne still feels heartbroken.

How can this be done? Without Thompson's ghost dribbling, there will be one less source of happiness in the future.

But that's the way the NBA is. For the Warriors in history, if Durant doesn't leave, Thompson will.

In this Trail Blazers, Wayne became the Durant who never left.

Of course, now is not the time to feel sorry.

The departures of Thompson and Middleton mean that the Blazers must seize the time to continue to strengthen.

There can't be only one backup defender, Carter, because that would embarrass the old man.

Initially, Wayne targeted Long's guidance as he entered free agency.

For one price, you can hire a coach and a point guard at the same time. Why not?

Signing with Long to coach him will cause 10% psychological damage to Pao'er against the Warriors next season.

It’s wonderful to think about the scene where Long’s coach guesses the opponent’s tactics.

Coach Long's current worth is only worth a few million, and the Blazers can still afford it.

However, Wayne suddenly remembered that Director Long and Carlisle had conflicts in his previous life.

Ever since, Wayne gave up his plan to seduce Rondo.

For a championship contending team, chemistry is the most important thing.

In 2014, the Heat's strength was by no means just able to win one game against the Spurs.

The main reason is that the chemical reaction collapsed, resulting in the entire team being unable to form combat effectiveness at all.

Without Long's guidance, there are not many good guards on the market.

Although Monta Ellis is good, he is a black hole in possession of the ball. Moreover, the asking price is too high.

In the end, Wayne made the team take a quick shot and locked in Reed, the best sixth man last season.

Lu Wei’s asking price is not high, a middle-class contract is enough. Although he is the best sixth man, Lu Wei has very distinct advantages and disadvantages. He can only attack but not defend.

A player with major flaws like him cannot afford to sign a big contract.

Although it has shortcomings, it is better than finding no one.

At first, Lu Wei wanted to go to a big market like Los Angeles, but then he thought about it. After Wayne returned, Portland had a lot of traffic and could still compete for the championship.

As a result, Lu Wei joined the Trail Blazers with a three-year contract. The third best sixth man in Middleton was gone, and the real best sixth man was introduced!

Subsequently, the Trail Blazers quickly took down the unheralded James, adding another barrier to the interior defense.

In the past two years, Jonji has basically not played well in games due to a fractured tibia in his left leg, and has disappeared from people's sight.

For this kind of jumping man, a broken leg is a very taboo injury, and no one knows whether he can survive it.

But Wayne knew there was nothing wrong with McGee. As a pure blue-collar worker, he is completely adequate.

After all, Turner is too young and cannot be expected to support the inside line alone.

As a result, Olazhuki officially landed, and the Blazers' reinforcements were nearly completed.

Olajuki is good at everything, except for his brain.

Wayne can't even imagine what kind of moments of intellectual failure he and Curry will have next season. He must have quick-acting life-saving pills ready at all times next season.

Wayne and Patterson looked at the player list. The lineup was almost complete, but they always felt that something was missing.

"I see, there is a missing thug!" Patterson slapped his head and forgot about such an important role.

How can a team competing for the championship be without bodyguards? I think if Barkley and Wu Sheng hadn't been there, Wayne might have been suspended. With Wayne suspended, the championship may be gone.

But in today's league, there are fewer and fewer thugs.

Wayne also thought about it and suddenly remembered someone.

"I have a candidate who played in Xibei last season. Maybe this season is the best time for him to return to the league!"

"Oh? There is such a tough guy? What's his name?"

"He has many names, but right now, he is called Friends of the Panda."

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