Looking at Wang Shuo, Boss Qiao slowly typed a question mark on the public screen.
It’s not that he raised the question mark because he didn’t know who Gasol was, it’s just that if Jordan remembers correctly, in all the scouting reports he has read, the vast majority of American scouts rated Gasol as "Bigger Kukoc".
Are you kidding? How could Michael Jordan know what level Kukoc was back then?
As an important player in the Bulls' post-three-game era, Kukoc's contribution to the Bulls is undoubted.
but......
Does Kukoc deserve a top-four pick?
You know you don’t have that ability!
There's no way around it. The NBA generally doesn't think highly of international players at the moment. Otherwise, the Spurs wouldn't "pick up the slack" every year.
Because international players are not valued, many scouts sent to Europe are not so much sent to work as they are "exiled".
Many of these scouts were sent to Europe because they had bad relationships with their colleagues. Not to mention their professional abilities, how could they possibly make the best decision on a young player with this kind of mentality? The right call?
In addition, in Wang Shuo's previous life, Gasol was selected by the Hawks with the third overall pick this year, not because the Hawks were optimistic about his potential, but because the Hawks got the news that the Grizzlies wanted Gasol through internal channels and wanted to do something ruthless. A big blow to the Grizzlies.
Poor grizzly bear.
In the future, when many people evaluate the Grizzlies' trade for Gasol from the Hawks, most of them will think with hindsight that the Grizzlies have a good vision and the Hawks management has a poor vision.
But in fact, if you turn the time back to 2001, you will find that the Grizzlies, who had not yet moved to Memphis, were the fish on the chopping block in this transaction.
This was a trade the Grizzlies had to make.
Because the Grizzlies, who only joined the league in 1995, have already had enough of the anger of American gentlemen.
Let’s not talk about Mike Bibby, who is about to fall out with the team this summer. Let’s just talk about Francis, who was selected by the Grizzlies with the second pick last year. Francis was crying and making trouble at that time and almost hanged himself. He just refused to go to the ice and snow. By playing in Canada, isn't it clear that they will bully new teams like the Grizzlies?
Think about it, how aggrieved the team management must be if a team can be forced out by rookies?
Therefore, when praising the Grizzlies for their good vision, don't forget that in the original historical line, they sent away All-Star power forward Sharif Abdur-Rahim in exchange for it from the Hawks. Pau Gasol.
Moreover, in order to facilitate Gasol's early landing in the NBA, the Grizzlies spent an additional US$2.5 million to take the future Spanish basketball legend away from Barcelona before the NBA introduced rules limiting buyout fees for international players. .
Although, Grizzlies general manager Billy Knight, who would facilitate Gasol's landing in the NBA, later boasted to everyone that he was the one who brought Gasol to Memphis against all odds...
However, just like Boss Joe was willing to praise Pippen in front of the media in order to coax Pippen, who was playing under a child labor contract, to become his deputy. Just listen to this kind of words.
In short, Wang Shuo is not surprised by the question mark raised by Boss Qiao at this moment. In his opinion, if Boss Qiao does not raise this question mark, then he will not be the "Michael Qiao with a sharp eye" in his memory. .
There is no doubt that Pau Gasol definitely deserves to be among the top three picks in 2001, or even the No. 1 pick.
Moreover, for the current Wizards, Gasol is far better than other rookies in the same class just because he does not need to level up.
In the 2000/01 season, Gasol averaged 11.3 points and 5.2 rebounds for Barcelona in an average of 24 minutes per game. He was an important contributor to the team's victory in the La Liga championship that season.
For fans who are used to seeing NBA data, such data may not matter.
But for fans who know the European Basketball League, especially the Spanish Basketball League, such data is full of gold.
Because in the future, another European king, Luka Doncic, who was selected by the Hawks and then immediately traded away, his statistics in Real Madrid in the 17/18 season were about the same as Gasol, averaging about 24 minutes per game. In that time, he was able to score 12.4 points, plus 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
If Wang Shuo remembers correctly, in the 2001/02 season, Gasol was able to average 17.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game with the Grizzlies.
In addition, you may not believe it. In his rookie season, Gasol, who was criticized by the American media as a "softie" because of his soft style of play, also had a 70.7% finishing rate at the basket and averaged 2.1 blocks per game.
So the question is, what are the two statistics of the super power forward Kevin Garnett in the 01/02 season?
The answer is that they are not as good as rookie Gasol's 66.9% and 1.6 blocks.
Of course, defense is really not Pau Gasol's strong suit.
However, as an insider who grew up under the European basketball system, Gasol is not only willing to fill in for his teammates on the court, but his defensive attitude is also quite good.
In the NBA, there are two well-known backgrounds, one is Tim Duncan and the other is Pau Gasol.
Although many fans often use the scene of Gasol being dunked to criticize him, these fans have to some extent ignored Gasol's courage and attitude when assisting in defense.
When playing basketball, if no one wants to be dunked, and whoever rushes into the paint only wants to reach for a foul, then wouldn’t basketball become a sport of hiding and playing?
Limited by his athletic talent, Gasol is indeed not "tough" enough, but this guy is definitely a pure man, hard-working and has a very high golf IQ, and can perfectly adapt to the Wizards' tactics in the new season.
"Is he really as good as you say?" Under Wang Shuo's constant explanations, Jordan obviously still had doubts about Gasol recommended by Wang Shuo.
After all, compared to him who has been blessed with honors, Wang Shuo is just a newbie at this moment.
You know, if Xiao He had not recommended Han Xin to Liu Bang, Liu Bang would not have worshiped Han Xin as a general as soon as he came up.
However, Wang Shuo never thought about impressing Jordan with just a few words, "Anyway, it's still some time before the draft starts. We can definitely send someone to investigate."
Seeing Wang Shuo's eyes that were as confident as his own, Jordan was a little moved, "As long as he is half as good as you said, I will definitely try my best to let the team win him."
You can complain about Wizard Joe's low emotional intelligence and poor vision, but you must not complain about Wizard Joe's low golf IQ.
After Wang Shuo's tactical deduction, Jordan knew very well how much such a tactic required an inside player who could help him clear the opponent's penalty area.
If there is any difference from the Wizard Joe in Wang Shuo's memory, it is probably that the blood in Jordan's chest was once again ignited by Wang Shuo at this moment.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, when evaluating Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, the most important point that people tended to overlook was that in such a team of players with very different personalities, they could not only have a clear division of labor and perform their respective duties, but also , they can still unite closely around Jordan.
There is no doubt that as the absolute leader of the Bulls during the latter three consecutive seasons, Jordan played an important role in it.
Few people know that behind Rodman, who was 37 years old when the Bulls played their last dance but still averaged 15 rebounds per game, were Jordan and Pippen who set an example and blocked positions time and time again.
What are the Chicago Bulls?
One for all, one for all.
Although Michael Jordan during the Bulls' last three consecutive seasons was far from his absolute peak in terms of competitive status, his mentality far surpassed all the stars of his generation.
At this moment, Wang Shuo knew that what he needed to do was not to make things worse for Jordan.
Instead, it reawakened Michael Jordan's hunger for victory and even championships.
Because only the competitive Michael Jordan is willing to make sacrifices for the team and dedicate everything to the team.
"Among this year's rookies, do you have any other favorites?" Jordan asked, lighting his cigar and his goals gradually clearing up.
Wang Shuo spread his hands and said, "There is one, but this person is famous for being prickly."
Jordan was happy and said: "Why, are you still worried that you can't handle him?"
Wang Shuo sighed and said: "Not everyone is Michael Jordan, and not everyone's words have as much weight as Michael Jordan.
At this moment, you are the first person in the history of the league who is full of honors.
but me?
Even if I have the best ideas and tactics, I am just a rookie coach. "
Looking at Wang Shuo, Jordan suddenly became serious, "Is it difficult to do it?"
Wang Shuo nodded.
Seeing this, Jordan said seriously: "Then leave him to me. What kind of thorn I haven't seen? I don't believe he can be more difficult to deal with than Dennis."
You see, what is the art of speaking.
At this moment, Wang Shuo knew very well that he had reached initial trust with Jordan.
"Ding!"
“Congratulations to the host for getting a temporary favorability +25 from Michael Jordan.
[Idol, did you choose it?] Mission 1 has been completed.
Before June 30, 2002, while the host is coaching the Washington Wizards (if not fired), the Washington Wizards will receive team stability +1. "
"Ding!
[When the extinguished flame is ignited again] The series of missions is now open! "
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