Bishop of the Devil

The reason why the trade conference with the Nets and Bullets was scheduled so early...

That's because after this press conference, Richard has to rush to the next one. He and the Timberwolves still have a press conference to attend!

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When Richard and other management from the three parties entered the venue, the reporters at the scene were in an uproar!

Even a fool can see what's going on. These three companies are conducting a three-party transaction!

Soon, the three companies announced the contents of the three-party transaction!

The Trail Blazers received Rasheed Wallace, Kobe Bryant, and the Nets' second-round pick in the 1997 draft!

Send out Chris Dudley, Speedy Strickland and Malik Ross, whom they just selected with the 46th pick in the second round of the draft.

The Bullets acquired the flying Strickland and sent out Parker and Rasheed Wallace!

The New Jersey Nets sent Kobe Bryant and the 1997 second-round pick in exchange for Parker, Dudley, and Malik Lose.

Of course, this is only the main content of the transaction. In order to satisfy the trade balance, the Bullets also swallowed up two expiring contracts from the Nets.

As soon as the contents of the three-party transaction were announced, there was an uproar in the venue!

The high school guard selected by the Nets is not for his own use? ! But used it for a three-party transaction in exchange for Parker? !

The Trail Blazers acquired another high school player? !

Richard selected O'Neal Jr. with the 17th pick, which is actually surprising enough. Now it is equivalent to using the precious No. 8 pick to select high school guard Kobe Bryant? !

What on earth was he thinking? !

Does he still think he is in the NCAA? Are you coaching college students? ! Otherwise, what would we need so many high school students for?

This is an adult professional league, and two underage children will definitely be abused if they play!

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Judging from this transaction, undoubtedly the most profitable one is the Nets. They used the No. 8 pick in exchange for a backcourt player who averaged 18+ points per game and the Trail Blazers' chief backup center. They also got rid of Two premium contracts…

The Bullets' operation actually counts as neither profit nor loss, but considering that they have no use for Rasheed Wallace, flying can greatly enhance the perfection of their lineup. Although they have swallowed two contracts, this Both contracts expire at the end of this season, so they actually made money from this deal!

Only the Blazers coached by Richard!

No matter how you look at it, it's not profitable. You gave away the team's chief star and the team's chief substitute center, and then only got a high school guard, plus a second-year Rasheed Wallace...

How do you think this deal is so stupid...

But is Richard mentally retarded? It doesn’t seem to be the case. Can the idiot lead Purdue University to two consecutive championships? It seems that he can’t...

For a moment, the confused reporter even forgot to ask questions!

Richard saw that it would not be a problem if the stalemate continued like this. He had to rush to the next game at ten o'clock!

"Ahem, guys, if you have any questions, you can start asking!" Richard reminded.

"Mr. Richard, judging from your operations, there is no doubt that the Trail Blazers are going to tear down and rebuild!" A reporter stood up and prepared to ask questions with a puzzled face.

Richard nodded. This is something that even a fool can see. If he doesn't rebuild, will he sell the team's number one star, Speedy? !

"So, let me ask you, what is your goal next season? Is it to compete for Tim Duncan from Wake Forest University?"

Before the reporter could finish speaking, Richard waved his hand roughly, interrupting his question...

"Man, shit?! It's like I never told anyone that the Trail Blazers were gonna shit!"

"Man, you have to understand one thing, rebuilding does not mean destroying!"

The reporter who asked the question was confused, why didn’t he show it off? ! I'm afraid you're not really crazy...

With this lineup, two high school students and the top star on the team have also been sold. Do you expect this lineup to make the playoffs? !

How can it be? !

The reporters off the court are all industry insiders. They have a thorough understanding of the current situation of the Trail Blazers. It can be said that with the Trail Blazers' lineup, their best way is to mess up. If they are lucky, they may get the No. 1 pick next year. …

Just in time to win Tim Duncan, who has played for four years, this young team's journey has finally begun!

Although Duncan did not participate in the draft, Duncan's popularity is quite high even in the NBA!

In the past two drafts, as long as Duncan participates in the draft, he will definitely be the No. 1 pick, the No. 1 pick without a doubt!

Even if Iverson and Duncan run for the election at the same time, even if Iverson wins two MOPs, Duncan will still be the top pick in the end!

Some people may be wondering, is there really such a god? !

There really is such a god!

The rookies selected by NBA teams actually follow a pattern, that is, there is a general election, there is no election of the best, and the equally good ones are suitable for the team!

Big here refers to a big man, of course not an ordinary big man, but a powerful big man, a big man with outstanding strength!

When there is not much difference in strength, the team will give priority to big players!

And if there is no top big man, the best player in his class like Iverson will be chosen...

If there are several players in the same class who seem to have similar strengths, then choose the one that suits your team best!

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So even if Duncan is not participating in the draft, countless people are staring at Duncan, just waiting for Duncan to graduate from college!

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Richard naturally had his own reasons for not choosing to show off...

The reason is these new stars he chose!

You can think carefully about whether the top players in NBA history were on a bad team.

To be precise, it is whether the team made any mistakes after acquiring these people...

The fact is no!

And many teams may continue to mess up after getting the No. 1 pick this season, striving to continue to accumulate talent...

For example, the Bucks got Big Dog Robinson, such as the Timberwolves got 91 Mr. Tang, etc.

Think about whether the new stars selected by this kind of team can truly reach the top heights...

The fact is no!

Could the reason for this situation lie in the poor display?

Continuous failure can really wear away a person's competitive spirit!

And players who are not competitive want to reach the top? That’s what dreaming is!

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"But the average age of your team..." The reporter who asked the question wanted to remind Richard that the average age of their team will drop to an outrageous level after selecting two high school students!

"Age? I don't quite understand what you mean..."

"Are you saying that the average age of our team is too young and we will suffer against older players?" Richard asked with a smile.

The reporter nodded, that was indeed what he meant.

"Man, I've never heard of young lions being afraid of old lions!"

"My players are all young and strong lions. We are not afraid of any challenge!"

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Kobe sat next to Richard and looked at Richard curiously...

Is he really a young and strong lion in Richard's heart? !

It doesn't seem to be the case. What happened to me is more like being a trafficked child laborer...

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After the press conference, Kobe lowered his head and started to exit behind Richard...

After leaving the venue, Richard suddenly turned around and smiled at Kobe.

Kobe's smile towards Richard now has a certain shadow. The moment Richard smiled, Kobe's whole body tensed up...

"Little buddy, why do you feel so nervous? Smile more, it will make you feel relaxed..."

Kobe almost cried. Don’t you know why I’m so nervous? If we don't agree with each other, I will be made the water fountain manager!

But Kobe still forced himself to smile. It was really uglier than crying...

"Well, it seems that you are a child who doesn't like to laugh, okay..."

"Go back and prepare well. Report to the team on July 10th and participate in the summer league!"

After all, Richard rushed to the next press conference, leaving Kobe in a mess in the wind...

Kobe wanted to tell Richard that he loved to laugh, but facing a devil like you, he really couldn’t laugh...