Compared with last year when they won the championship, this year's Wizards, both players and coaches, have very complicated emotions at the moment.
How to describe the mood of the Wizards team at this moment?
Maybe there's a hint of sadness mixed in with the joy?
"Will you participate in the team's championship parade this year?" After winning the championship, while others were opening champagne, D'Antoni approached Wang Shuo and asked.
Wang Shuo shook his head.
Although Wang Shuo really wanted to accept the admiration from Washington fans as a meritorious coach, in view of the "war" that was about to break out between Boss Joe and Pauline, Wang Shuo felt that it was best for him to "get out as far away as possible". How far".
Wang Shuo had told Jordan before that he would not participate in the "war" between Jordan and Pauline.
As a repayment for Boss Joe's kindness, the only thing he can do is to remain silent in this upcoming "war" and leave Washington with Jordan after the season.
Boss Qiao also expressed full understanding of this.
Because after "causing" Wang Shuo to lose his current job with an annual salary of tens of millions of dollars, Jordan was already very guilty of Wang Shuo.
In Jordan's eyes, as long as Wang Shuo can remain silent and leave Washington with him, it is his greatest support.
"Then I'll tell you now, Wang, next season, I plan to find an NbA team to apply for the head coach." D'Antoni said to Wang Shuo.
Hearing this, Wang Shuo nodded.
Since D'Antoni already had certain qualifications in the NBA before serving as his first assistant coach, and with the addition of the first assistant coach of the championship in the past two years, in Wang Shuo's view, D'Antoni wants to find a suitable player. Home is not difficult.
but......
Listening to Lao De's tone today, Wang Shuo always felt that he already had a goal.
"Mike, don't hide it from me. Tell me, which NBA team took a fancy to you?
You know, I have to find a new job this summer, and I don't want to submit my resume to you then. "Wang Shuo joked.
Hearing this, D'Antoni, who felt that Wang Shuo was so smart, replied: "Actually, during this year's finals, the Philadelphia 76ers had already contacted me. They hope that I can be their head coach next season."
Looking at D'Antoni, Wang Shuo clicked his tongue in surprise.
It's the Philadelphia 76ers?
It seems that time is about to turn around for Iverson in this life.
Because as the head coach in Wang Shuo's memory who is best at helping defenders with statistics, under D'Antoni, Iverson's statistics in the new season will definitely be very good.
"Then I'm here to wish you smooth sailing in your coaching career." Wang Shuo said after patting D'Antoni on the shoulder.
Then, after looking around for a while, Mike Malone quietly walked up to Wang Shuo.
Seeing this and looking at Ma Long's "clumsy" movements, Wang Shuo smiled and said: "Mike, there are no outsiders here. If you have anything to say, you can just say it."
"Wang, to be honest, an NbA team has already found me and hopes that I can be their head coach next season, so I think..." Mike Malone said with some embarrassment.
Wang Shuo didn't expect Malone, who usually has the loudest voice in the Wizards, to be so coy at this moment, so after patting him on the shoulder, Wang Shuo smiled and said, "Mike, this is a good thing, you don't have to feel embarrassed about it."
Looking at Wang Shuo, Ma Long breathed a sigh of relief.
Because he had been very happy to cooperate with Wang Shuo in the past two years, he made contact with other teams without informing Wang Shuo. In Ma Long's view, his own behavior was somewhat unkind.
"Can you tell me which team is interested in you?" Wang Shuo looked at Malone and asked.
Malone did not hide anything and replied: "Cleveland Cavaliers, they hope that I can become their head coach in the new season."
Cleveland Cavaliers?
Good guy!
Your boy is indeed destined to "that man" and is destined to assist him in a great cause.
It's obvious.
Wang Shuo obviously underestimated his current influence in the industry.
In fact, when they learned that Wang Shuo would leave Washington at the end of this season, the Cavaliers had some thoughts on Wang Shuo.
Just in their opinion...
Even if they could draft James, it would be difficult for Cleveland to attract a top coach like Wang Shuo.
Therefore, they settled for the next best thing and set their sights on Wang Shuo's assistant coach.
When D'Antoni had been poached by the Philadelphia 76ers, they finally chose Malone over Brown and Malone because they believed that the passionate Malone would go well with the next young Cavaliers.
"Wish you good luck, buddy!" Wang Shuo congratulated Ma Long, patting him on the shoulder.
And while waiting for the awards stage to be set up on site...
D'Antoni and Malone both informed themselves that they would coach with different teams next season. Therefore, after noticing that Brown did not come to talk to him, Wang Shuo also found out with curiosity before the award ceremony began. Brown.
"Huh? Has any team contacted me and invited me to be their head coach?
No, am I not waiting for you to tell me where you will coach in the new season and then follow you? "Mike Brown, who has always been honest, looked at Wang Shuo with confusion.
"Actually, I have roughly chosen my next employer." Wang Shuo said to Brown, who was the most loyal among the three Mikes.
"Then I'll wait for your news at home." Brown, who felt that he still had many things to ask Wang Shuo, said.
Next, at the awards ceremony, Boss Joe, who will completely end his playing career after this season, also won the O'Brien Cup, which symbolizes the NBA's highest honor, for the Wizards.
Although in his mind, Jordan has already begun to think about how to declare war on Pauline next, at this moment, he won the eighth championship in his career, at least judging from his expression, he is still quite excited.
After all, after this crown...
The path of the future group of young geniuses has been completely blocked by him.
Compared with last year, because Wang Shuo had previously reminded himself not to make long speeches at the award ceremony, Jordan consciously stepped aside after thanking his family, teammates and Wizards coaching staff.
Immediately after the award ceremony, Lord of the Rings Bill Russell also walked to the main stage with the FmVp trophy.
As Wang Shuo had previously speculated, although Boss Joe only averaged 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in this year's finals, Stern still gave him the Finals FmVp trophy.
At the same time, Jordan once again set a new NBA record for the oldest FmVp.
Moreover, eight finals mVp is also a new NBA historical record.
On the stage, the Wizards players excitedly stepped forward to hug and high-five Jordan at this moment.
As for these teammates who were racking their brains to become FmVp, Jordan did not skimp on the emotional intelligence he borrowed from God on this night, "Although my Wizards career was only two short years, Richard, Ron, Paul, Stephen...absolutely the best teammates I've ever had in my life.
They are talented and gifted, and I believe they will become superstars in this league in the future. "
In front of the TV, after Jordan said these words, Pippen smashed his own TV with a punch and remained silent for the time being.
After a brief celebration in San Antonio, according to the next arrangement, the Wizards will take the team bus to the airport and return to Washington overnight.
Tonight, Boss Joe did not host the post-game celebration party. It was not because he was still thinking about his affair with Pauline after his NBA player career had successfully ended. It was simply because there was nothing interesting in San Antonio.
In fact, before the start of the G4 game, Jordan had already arranged this year's post-game party celebrations.
After the team returns to Washington and receives the admiration of the fans who came to pick them up, Jordan will arrange a charter flight to take everyone to Miami, where there will be a grand yacht party waiting for the Wizards.
Before joining the team members, Wang Shuo, who was still being interviewed, was asked the most question about where his next stop would be.
"I haven't decided yet. When I plan to make a decision, I will definitely inform you as soon as possible." Wang Shuo said while looking at the group of impatient reporters.
"After successfully leading the Wizards to defend their title this year, you have become the youngest head coach in NBA history to win two consecutive championships. Do you have anything to say about this?" reporters asked.
"Same as last year, I'm very happy." Wang Shuo replied.
"The Wizards have been through all the obstacles this season. In your opinion, what is the reason why the team can successfully defend the title?"
Wang Shuo thought for a moment, and then replied sincerely: "I think the main reason is because of O'Neal's grandmother."
Looking at Wang Shuo, the reporter asked with confusion: "Why?"
Wang Shuo paused and said: "Because in order to prove to Shaq that I am better than his grandmother, I must try my best to give full play to my unparalleled coaching talent, and through my great guidance , to guide this wizard to keep moving forward.”
Reporters: Are you... are you praising yourself?
Then, the reporters asked: "Who do you think is most likely to succeed Michael Jordan in the NBA next?"
Wang Shuo shrugged and replied: "I think Michael has answered this question for you countless times. My answer is the same as his, Kobe, Kobe, Kobe."
The reporters asked: "LeBron James, a talented high school student, will participate in the draft this year. Many people think that his talent is far greater than that of Kobe. Do you think he has a chance to take over from Michael Jordan?"
Hearing this, Wang Shuo, who was the leader of James in his previous life, smiled and said: "I think you can set his career goals higher. In my opinion, the future of NBA is definitely his."
The reporters did not expect that Wang Shuo would speak so highly of James, who had not yet entered the NBA, so they asked: "How can you see that?"
Wang Shuo asked back: "Because you all said that his talent is far greater than that of Kobe!"
reporter:"......"
After accepting the interview, he returned to Washington with the team. When the Wizards' plane landed in Washington, Wang Shuo couldn't help but let out a long sigh as he looked at the fans who had been waiting for a long time and chanted "McKick, McBuck" crazily. .
In Wang Shuo's view, fans are always the most hurt at times like this.
In addition, after the plane landed, Wang Shuo also met Unseld, who did not go to San Antonio with the team this year.
"Are you planning to resign?" As a result, just after greeting Unseld, Wang Shuo learned of his intention to resign.
"You and I both know that someone has to take responsibility for Michael and you now," Unseld said.
"But... are you sure you can take responsibility for Michael's incident?" Wang Shuo asked.
Unseld smiled and said, "I have to stand on the side of the boss. You know, I can work for this team for decades because the boss has always been behind me."
Looking at Unseld who was loyal to Paulin, Wang Shuo sighed slightly sadly and said: "Since you have decided, I will not persuade you.
By the way, how has the boss been these past two days? "
Unseld replied: "I always shut myself up in a room and refused to see anyone."
Wang Shuo nodded, and then said: "In that case, please help me tell him that I have enjoyed my stay in Washington these two years."
Unseld asked: "What about you, what are you going to do next?"
Wang Shuo smiled and said: "I already have a general goal, but right now, I still need to meet with the other party to decide whether I want to choose to cooperate with them."
After hugging Wang Shuo, Unseld said: "I wish you good luck."
This year, the Wizards successfully defended their championship.
But on the day the Wizards brought the championship trophy back to Washington, no one could be happy.
And it was also on this day that Paulin, who had locked himself in his home, dug out the photo taken decades ago and looked at the green face in the photo and his young self at that time... .
No one knows what the Wizards boss is thinking at this moment.
In 1968, it was the fourth year after Pauline bought the team.
At that time, the team was not called the Washington Wizards.
That is a name that few people can remember except old fans.
In that year's draft, the team called the Baltimore Bullets used their second pick in the first round to select the owner of the green face in the old photo:
Wes Unseld.
On the day he signed the contract with Unseld, Paulin still remembers what he said to Unseld when he appeared in front of him with an afro.
"Play hard! I will take you with me to make a lot of money in the future!"
It turns out that Paulin did fulfill his promise to Unseld in the future.
This is a treatment that even Elvin Hayes, who also shed blood and sweat for the Wizards, could not receive.
From 1968 to 2003, from player to coach to team general manager.
Unseld has played for the Washington Wizards and their predecessors for decades.
But now, looking at the resignation that Unseld handed in this morning...
Paulin's eyes had lost their luster at this moment.
Lying on the sofa chair decadently, no one knew what the wizard boss was thinking at the moment.
But one thing is for sure...
Unseld left, leaving Pauline very hurt.
This is a far heavier pain than Michael Jordan's "declaration of war" on him.
People always say that time can heal all wounds.
But for Paulin, who is already old, where does he still have time to heal the pain caused by Unseld's departure?
On the same day, when he noticed that Wang Shuo did not appear on the charter flight he had prepared for everyone, Jordan's eyes became even more lonely.
He knew that the reason Wang Shuo did not choose to attend the Miami yacht party was because he had "caused" him to lose his job, and he had to solve his job problem first.
At this moment, on the chartered flight, recalling all the past with Wang Shuo in the past two years, Jordan just discovered...
It turns out that I can't live without Wang Shuo for a long time.
Goodbye, man.
Good luck finding a new job.
On the chartered flight, Jordan closed his eyes and began to rest, and offered his heartfelt blessings to Wang Shuo, who was meeting with Colangelo and his son in Phoenix.
…
As Colangelo Sr. said, Wang Shuo is indeed very interested in coaching the Phoenix Suns.
Because this team can perfectly meet the following requirements of Wang Shuo for the nomadic starting point:
First, the team's current situation is very bad and there is huge room for improvement in record.
Second, the team has extremely high potential and can complete its transformation with a little manipulation.
Third, the team has certain market competitiveness.
Fourth, the team is willing to give the head coach more rights and allow the head coach to participate in team building.
Fifth, the team conforms to Wang Shuo's tactical philosophy.
First of all, since Kidd left that year, the Suns have been eager to return to the ranks of NBA strong teams in the past two years.
Last season, they ranked ninth in the Western Conference and have fired the team's original head coach Frank Johnson.
As an important assessment criterion for Wang Shuo to become the best head coach in NbA.
As long as Wang Shuo can lead the Suns back to the ranks of a strong team, he will definitely become an idol in the minds of his peers.
Secondly, although the Suns are not doing well recently, in Wang Shuo's view, this is definitely a team with great potential.
Don’t say anything else.
The talents of Stoudemire and Marion alone are enough to make people covetous.
In the 2002\/03 season, Marion, who has been playing in the Suns for four years, averaged 21.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.2 blocks per game for the team.
His field goal percentage was 45.2% and his three-point shooting percentage was 38.7%. He used his extremely weird shooting posture to hit 1.8 three-pointers for the Suns in every game.
Even, in a sense, in Wang Shuo's eyes, Marion, the "hacker", is a top-level swingman higher than Artest, the "T-800 terminator".
Because of his good lateral speed and strong physical fitness, Marion is truly a super wing who can defend from the second position to the opponent's fifth position in the game.
As for Stoudemire...
Unlike the stereotype of a "reckless man" he left on people, in fact, Stoudemire has always been a player who relies on his brain to play basketball.
In Wang Shuo's previous life, at the peak of his career, Stoudemire's special skill on the court was not actually his "hard shot" that often appeared in CCTV's top five goals, but his stable mid-range shot.
In addition, throughout his career, even including the end of his career, Stoudemire's true shooting percentage is nearly 60%.
If he relied solely on brute force, how could Stoudemire have produced such strong statistics?
From Wang Shuo's point of view, the only thing he needs to worry about is that Stoudemire's style in the early stages of his career is easily injured.
Although in Phoenix, Wang Shuo does not need to worry about the team's medical level...
But even if Phoenix's miracle doctors can always adjust Stoudemire's body back to "factory condition" after every reimbursement, for a team that wants to compete for the championship, the risk of injuries that can be avoided is still high in the Kings. Shuo seems to have to try to avoid it.
Otherwise, as soon as the team reaches a critical moment, you will be absent due to injury...
How to compete for the championship?
In addition, as the capital and largest city of Arizona, as long as Wang Shuo can lead the Suns to play entertaining basketball, the Suns' basketball market will definitely not be any worse by then.
Furthermore, during the brief telephone exchange with Colangelo and his son, Wang Shuo also felt full of sincerity in the process of listening to the father and son.
Therefore, in Wang Shuo's view, as the current Phoenix team perfectly meets his requirements, he is completely willing to have a meeting with Colangelo and his son to determine his future.
"Then let's officially start?" In a star-rated hotel in Phoenix, Colangelo Jr. glanced at Colangelo Sr., then turned to Wang Shuo and said.
"OK, where do you want to start first?" Wang Shuo smiled.
"Why don't we talk about team building first?" As the current general manager of the Suns, this is the topic that Colangelo is most concerned about.
Because no matter how much concessions he and his father are willing to make in this meeting in order to win over Wang Shuo...
He also doesn't want to become a completely ignored general manager.
"There are many aspects to team building, which aspect do you want to talk about?" Wang Shuo asked.
Colangelo Jr. replied: "For example, how much say do you want the team to have in terms of signings, trades, and drafts during your term?"
Wang Shuo thought for a while and said, "I'm not the kind of workaholic who wants to increase my workload.
In my opinion, the relationship between the team management and the head coach should not be like water and fire, but should be sincere cooperation and mutual understanding. "
Hearing Wang Shuo's answer, little Colangelo breathed a sigh of relief.
But after a pause, Wang Shuo added: "But if possible, I certainly hope that the team can listen to my opinions more when recruiting, trading, and drafting."
Hearing this, little Colangelo immediately turned his head and looked at old Colangelo.
After getting the hint from Colangelo Sr.'s eyes, Colangelo Jr. continued: "Then let me first introduce to you the current composition of the team?"
Wang Shuo made a gesture of invitation to little Colangelo.
“First of all, although we only ranked ninth in the Western Conference last season, if you follow us, you will definitely be able to feel the talent of our team.
On the back line, we have a super defender like Stephon Marbury. Believe me, as long as you watch him for two more games, you will definitely fall in love..."
Seeing little Colangelo who was not telling the truth to him, Wang Shuo waved his hand to interrupt him.
Of course Wang Shuo knows that this Suns team is very talented.
But he also knew it.
If the Suns want to complete their reconstruction, the first thing they need to do is to trade Marbury and "Penny" Hardaway as soon as possible.
The former, before accepting the baptism in the future, is currently an out-and-out thorn in the side.
At this time in 2003, Marbury, who was addicted to alcohol, was not only arrested for drunk driving, but his brain had already been anesthetized by alcohol...
Wang Shuo, who has always been rational, does not think that he can influence Marbury with his few words before Marbury has enough experience.
As for the latter, “Penny” Anfernee Hardaway…
Do you know what the salary of this guy who only contributed "10+4+4" to the Suns last season will be for next season and the next season?
The answer is a staggering $13.5 million and $14.6 million.
With a salary similar to that of Kobe Bryant, but still working as a role player, no matter how good the "Penny" was, if the Suns want to complete the reconstruction, he must be the first to pack up and leave.
Otherwise, Hardaway, whose super bad contract will not end until the 2005/06 season, will completely lock up the Suns' future salary space.
In addition, if the Suns want to send Hardaway away, Marbury will inevitably be packaged and traded together.
Because when Stoudemire and Marion are unable to move, if you want to find an enemy to take over Hardaway, how can it be possible without giving Marbury a gift?
In Wang Shuo's previous life, if he remembers correctly, the Suns will find the NBA's most famous enemy, the Knicks, to complete the takeover during the next season. After freeing up salary space, the Suns will sign Steve from Dallas the following year. Jeff Nash.
Wang Shuo knew very well that the Suns' plan to trade Marbury and Hardaway was by no means a temporary move, but had been planned for a long time.
So at this moment, he felt that Colangelo was not honest enough, so he waved his hand to interrupt him, and said: "Stop joking, Brian, you and I both know very well that if we want to complete the reconstruction, Stephen and Ann Finney are two players who must be sent away as soon as possible.
But now you are telling me that next season I will have a super defender.
What, are you planning to bring Jason Kidd back? "
Hearing this, little Colangelo, who didn't expect Wang Shuo to know the sun so well, immediately regretted it.
Of course, little Colangelo didn't want to hide anything from Wang Shuo.
It's just that in this "everything is open" negotiation, if Wang Shuo names Marbury, he can't say to Wang Shuo: I'm sorry, sir, Marbury is no longer in our plans for next season and the future. Bar?
"Sorry, Wang, I did not confess to you just now." Colangelo Jr. apologized to Wang Shuo.
"Honestly, the Suns don't appeal to me at all from a lineup perspective.
Sean's statistics last season are certainly beautiful, but is the ninth-ranked player's data in the Western Conference really of any reference value?
When I coached the Wizards, Ron only averaged 12 points per game, but people considered him to be the best wing defender in the NBA.
Brian, I am the NBA's best head coach by all votes. Don't try to fool me with your data theory.
As for Amare Stoudemire, I admit he is very talented. But you also saw when we played against us last season, Paul's matchup performance was obviously better than him.
Listen, Brian, I don't want to compete with you for any rights, I just want to tell you that if there are no professionals to prescribe medicine for this terminally ill Sun, the end of this Sun will be obvious!
I very much agree with your plan to trade Stephen and Anfernee.
However, you can't let me lead the team to the Western Conference semifinals or even the Western Conference finals in the new season when only Amare and Sean are available, right? "After a pause, Wang Shuo said to Colangelo and his son.
As a result, Colangelo and his son were completely stunned by Wang Shuo's speech...
Because what they originally thought was that after rebuilding in the first year, the Suns would be considered a success if they could reach the playoffs in the second year...
But now, Wang Shuo actually told them that next season... the Suns can reach the Western Conference semifinals and even the Western Conference finals under his leadership.
At this moment, Colangelo and his son discovered that even if they had made sufficient mental preparations before meeting Wang Shuo, their brain circuits could not keep up with Wang Shuo's unbridled imagination!
"Are you serious, Wang? I... I'm not denying what you just said, but is it really possible for this Suns to reach the Western Conference semifinals or even the Western Conference finals in the new season? ?" Colangelo asked quickly, feeling that he had heard wrongly.
Hearing this, after letting out a long sigh, Wang Shuo spread his hands and said: "As long as you can help me make a deal and recruit one or two players in the free agent market at the same time, this goal is completely achievable in my opinion. "
really!
In the end, will we still have to rely on trades and recruiting free agents?
After giving Wang Shuo a slightly embarrassed look, Colangelo Jr. said: "I think with our current salary space and personnel structure, it will be difficult for us to complete the transaction you mentioned.
As for free agency...
At present, we really have no attraction for those superstars.
Moreover, even if you can help us recruit superstars, we don't have the space to sign them. "
In Colangelo's opinion, to achieve the plan Wang Shuo mentioned, at least...
At present, this Suns team needs to add two stars to make it possible.
But just as he finished speaking, Wang Shuo smiled slightly and said, "Who told you that the deal I asked for would be difficult?
Who told you that I would ask you to sign superstars in the free agent market? "
Colangelo Jr.: "Then...you can first talk about the deal you want to make."
Wang Shuo said: "You should have heard of Tyson Chandler of the Chicago Bulls, right?"
Colangelo Jr. said: "Is that the number one parallel importer?"
Wang Shuo added: "Is it difficult to trade him?"
Colangelo Jr. thought for a while and said: "It's not that difficult...but why do we want to take over a player who is already recognized by the world as the number one draft pick?"
Seeing the suspicious look on little Colangelo's face, Wang Shuo suddenly became happy.
Because he never expected that after becoming the No. 1 pick in this life, Chandler would be so miserable.
In the 2002\/03 season, although his average data has increased to 9.1 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game, it is obvious that as the No. 1 pick, such data will be severely tortured no matter what era he is placed in. Ichiban.
After all, Chandler's previous "parallel import No. 1" player, Olawokandi, averaged "9+8" per game in his rookie season.
In addition, the Washington media uses Gasol to tease Chicagoans whenever they have nothing to do...
Therefore, Wang Shuo knows very well that it is not difficult for the Suns to acquire Chandler.
The question now is how Wang Shuo can make Colangelo believe that he can make Chandler play.
However, Wang Shuo, who had been prepared for this, was not at all panicked. After pondering for two seconds, he said with confidence: "Tyson's performance in Chicago can only be described as a disaster.
But before Jamal joined the Wizards, didn't he even look down on the water cooler in Chicago?
In my opinion, given the environment in Chicago, even if you give them three more No. 1 picks, they will only produce three more "parallel import No. 1 picks." "
After looking at each other with his father, Colangelo Jr. felt that Wang Shuo was right and said: "There is no problem with this deal. This is a big year for the draft. We have the 17th pick in the first round. ...
In my opinion, as long as we pay for another player who can impress the Chicago people, and at most add a little bit of chips, they will be willing to trade with us. "
Wang Shuo smiled and said: "This will definitely be a good deal, believe me, and I can tell you clearly that I will not formally sign a contract with you until you complete this deal."
Little Colangelo said helplessly: "Are you worried that we will regret it?"
Wang Shuo shook his head and said, "No, I'm just worried that after I sign with you, the people of Chicago won't agree to the deal.
Because of the relationship between Paul and Jamal, people in Chicago now believe that as long as I am a player they like, they will treat him as not for sale. "
At this moment, Wang Shuo did not lie to Colangelo.
But Chicagoans really regard him as Wang Shuo as a guiding light.
Last year, before the draft began, Chicagoans were asking around who the Wizards wanted to select in the draft.
It's just a pity that the Wizards did not participate in the draft last year, so the Bulls management gave up.
"I see, then it's totally OK from me. I will try to complete this deal in the draft!" Colangelo Jr. said to Wang Shuo.
Wang Shuo nodded and said: "If possible, can you tell me which player in the Suns currently you plan to use to ask the Bulls for a price?"
Colangelo Jr. said without reservation: "Joe Johnson, he is a very talented outside player that we acquired from the Celtics last year."
Sure enough, it was Joe Johnson.
With Stoudemire and Marion unable to move, this guy is the only one with the most trade potential in this Suns team.
As for whether Marbury and Hardaway can be used to trade Chandler...
It's a pity that these two brothers are destined to be taken away. Therefore, except for the Knicks, Wang Shuo believes that there is no second villain in this league who dares to take over these two brothers.
Wang Shuo is not surprised at all that Joe Johnson will be used as a trading chip by Colangelo Jr.
Because he thought so too.
It is true that "Singles Joe" will be famous in the future.
But given that Nash is likely to be the future helmsman of the Suns, Wang Shuo does not believe that keeping Joe Johnson will make the Suns stronger.
Because compared to outside attack firepower, the Suns obviously need a super 3D who can help Nash fill in the position and shoot three-pointers.
In today's meeting with Colangelo and his son, the same reason why Wang Shuo asked for "boxing champion" as soon as he was named.
Because in Wang Shuo's view, only the defense line composed of "Boxing Champion" plus Marion and a super 3D can wipe the butt of Nash and Stoudemire, an internal and external combination whose offense is far greater than defense.
In fact, if possible, in Wang Shuo's opinion, the best helmsman of this Suns team has to be Jason Kidd.
But unfortunately, who made Kidd offend the local women's association in Phoenix?
Not to mention that even if the Suns want to trade, the Nets will not agree. Even if the Nets agree, the female comrades in Phoenix will not agree.
In this era, before the new generation of point guards such as Wo Pao and Deron entered the league, high-quality point guards were even scarcer than centers.
Therefore, even if Wang Shuo doesn't want to wait a year for Nash.
For now, he could only wait.
In addition, in this era when the salary cap is far from as inflated as it will be in the future, trading Joe Johnson is also a decision that the Suns must make if they want to complete their reconstruction.
Because of the new season, Marion will officially end his child labor contract period and begin to receive an initial maximum salary with a total salary of more than 10 million US dollars.
In addition to the salary space left for signing Nash in the future, if the Suns do not send Joe Johnson away in time...
If you don’t understand, just ask.
With a great Stoudemire and a boxing champion, will the Suns have enough salary space to renew his contract by then?
yes......
As a rookie selected by the Suns themselves, the Suns can rely on the Bird Rights to complete a super-cap contract extension with Stoudemire.
But this era...
How many teams dare to treat money like the Knicks?
Therefore, after confirming the bargaining chip that Colangelo Jr. used to trade Chandler, Wang Shuo, who was relieved about it, said: "Now, let's talk about free agents."
Hearing this, Colangelo Jr. asked: "What's the name of the free agent you want?"
"Raga Bale, I think you can impress him by giving him a basic salary.
But if I were you, I would definitely give him a longer contract.
Because I'm very optimistic about him, I believe he will be selected to the All-Defensive Team under me. "Looking at little Colangelo, at this moment, Wang Shuo never expected that the arrogant character he had created for himself would be so useful!
Because coupled with his brilliant results with the Wizards...
Colangelo and his son were obviously "bluffed" by him at this moment.
During the pause in the meeting, when Wang Shuo went to the bathroom, Colangelo Jr. said to Colangelo Sr. with a look of disbelief: "He can really do it with just one 'parallel import number one' and one of my company." With role players whose names I have never heard of, leading this Suns team to the Western Conference semifinals, or even the Western Conference finals?"
After hearing this, after pondering for two seconds, Old Colangelo said: "Brian, geniuses are often like this. If they don't have their own characteristics, then they won't be called geniuses.
Think about the Wizards when Wang Shuo took over. Who could have imagined that the Wizards would have a bunch of star players when he left? "
In the hotel, after Wang Shuo came back from going to the bathroom, Colangelo Jr. asked him if there was anything he needed the team to strengthen.
In response, Wang Shuo replied: "We will wait until the free agent market opens to discuss how to strengthen the team. There is no rush."
Colangelo Jr. said: "Then we have reached a preliminary agreement today?"
Wang Shuo smiled and said, "I think so."
Looking at Wang Shuo, Colangelo and his son breathed a sigh of relief.
As the most honest head coach in NBA, they believe in Wang Shuo's character.
"Do you need me to take you around Phoenix during the next period of time?" Colangelo asked.
Wang Shuo shook his head and said: "That's unnecessary, but if possible, I have something to say, and I hope you can help me convey it to the players."
Little Koran nodded, and wrote down the content that Wang Shuo needed to help him to convey to the players one by one.
As the meeting ended happily, Lao Korayol also said with emotion: "He doesn't look like a young man who is only 28 years old. He is as spicy as businessmen who have been in the sea!"
Now, Wang Shuo, Old Korayol feels that he can drink a drink for this.
Because Wang Shuo is here ...
The hope of Phoenix will be there!
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