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Chapter 326 [Signing list, will not harm you]

Chapter 326 [Signing list, will not harm you]

As soon as Yang Rui said his name, Jordan immediately objected, because this is not a star at all, but a role player.

Corey Maggette, the 99th overall pick in 13, is 198cm tall and weighs 102kg. Last season, he averaged 25.6 minutes, 11.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.1% from three. .Statistically, this person doesn't stand out in any way.

"Swap Kwame Brown for Maggette, right?" Jordan said gloomily.

"I'm worried that the Clippers don't want to change, because Brown has no tactical effect on the offensive end. Maggette is already a role player at a high level. If they don't want to change, I suggest another Bobby Simmons. Simons He can't handle the ball, shoots average, and is slow, so it's not very useful."

Simmons currently weighs 104 kilograms, is too short to play as a power forward, and has poor defense as a swingman.Although Yang Rui's previous life, he won the Most Improved Player Award with the Clippers in 2005, but currently he is not qualified or combat power.

"How could Brown not be able to change a role player?" Jordan felt a little angry.To degrade Kwame Brown, his chosen No. [-] pick, to such a low level that he has to be replaced by a role player on a junk team. Is this a satire on him?

"Of course it's best if you can get it. There's no need for Simmons to stay. I need someone who can run. It doesn't matter if I give away the Clippers for free. Maggette is under my command, and I guarantee that he averages more than 15 points per game." Yang Rui said sternly. .

Yang Rui promised that Jordan would stop raising the bar. Brown was really useless on the offensive end last season, and he was only a meat shield on defense, overlapping with Haywood.

The Wizards also included Etang Thomas, the 2000th-ranked insider in the first round in 12. He is 206cm tall and weighs 116kg. He is also a meat shield. Brown's position is too embarrassing.

After a few more chats, Jordan asked: "We strive to trade as soon as the free market starts. When will you officially sign?"

"It's early July." Yang Rui replied.

There were many people in the free market in early July, and he indicated that joining the Wizards may be easier to attract some powerful players to join.

"Okay, when you come to Washington in July, the free agent list, how are you doing?"

"If someone chooses, they will gather 14 people when the training camp starts. I will send the information to your mailbox at night."

Yang Rui had previously received all the free agent lists given by the Wizards scouts. After some consideration, he finally locked in three possible targets.

The boss of the Wizards has made it clear that he is unwilling to pay the luxury tax. Last season, Jordan came back with only $100 million in salary, and the Wizards' total salary could easily exceed the salary cap.

Yang Rui thought that the Wizards had sufficient salary, but he was shocked when he saw the form.Forward Lloyd Ott, with an annual salary of 536 million, retired in 01; Lorenzo Williams, with an annual salary of 207 million, retired in 2000; these two people accounted for more than 700 million space.

Veteran Laettner, who has a contract, is 506 million, point guard Tyron Lue is 187 million, and Etang Thomas is 160 million.That's more than 1500 million.And even if these three can fight, they will be marginal in Yang Rui's system.It is too easy to sign any other position, and the salary exceeds 4000 million.

Yang Rui's first target is the Hornets' 32-year-old veteran guard David Wesley.

Since Francis joined the Hornets, Wesley's position became very embarrassing. He played 67 games off the bench last season, played 26 minutes, 12.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 40% from the field and 34.6% from three.

Wesley is not suitable for partnering with Francis. The two start together, and the perimeter defense has problems.Francis likes to break through to pass the ball to the inside, not the outside, which leads to a significant drop in Wesley's assist rate, and often "takes the pot" at the last moment.

Yang Rui will let Jordan play as a point forward. As a dual-energy guard, Wesley can take the ball through the half court, and he is qualified to run on the perimeter to find opportunities to shoot. This is his old job, and he will definitely be able to do it well. Need to defend the point guard, the speed is not slow, the strength has the advantage.

当年韦斯利出道时打的是控卫，在凯尔特人96-97赛季场均16.8分3.6篮板7.3助攻2.2抢断，传球也不算太差。

The second target is defender Raja Bell, who is 196cm tall and weighs 93kg.Fans of the previous life are familiar with this person, because he used a chokehold on Kobe in the playoffs, and also said the classic line "Whoever makes 30 shots can get 40 points".

Bell played two seasons with the 76ers and was always on the fringes, but his defense improved under Larry Brown.Then to other teams he quickly became a good 3D player.

It's too easy to poach him. If you give him a two-year contract, he'll be willing to join. If you go to other teams, you can only get a basic salary.

The third target is the point guard, "Street King" Raf Alston, who has always been a fringe in the Bucks.

Alston is an underrated player with league-leading ball-handling skills, rare steals, and ability to shoot from the mid-to-long range.In Yang Rui's previous life, his career three-point shooting rate was 35.4%. He broke out in the Rockets' 08 playoffs, and his three-point shooting rate was as high as 44%.And at that time, the Rockets did not deliberately arrange three-point tactics for him.

Alston's peak data was played in the Raptors, averaging 14.2 points and 6.4 assists per game. If he was in a fast-paced team, his data would definitely be better. Unfortunately, he has been in a team that focuses on offense. play ball.

Signing Alston also only needs the basic salary. As long as he doesn't mess around and doesn't use his extremely inefficient break-through shots, he is a qualified role player and can even play as a starter.

Jordan called soon after receiving the email, dissatisfied: "Is this lineup too weak? The depth of the bench, let alone the second round, I don't think I can even make it to the playoffs? I can't see it at all. Where was it better than the lineup last season?"

Are your eyes made to see blindly?Yang Rui complained in his heart. "This lineup is strong and reasonable. The players can run and shoot. They are really not famous, but together, I will make them all burst into energy."

Jordan sighed: "The team's current salary space can still introduce one more mid-level player. I think Larry Hughes is good. Would it be better to replace Lagabel with him? He can break through."

Hughes averaged 28.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 4.3 minutes per game with the Warriors last season.In Yang Rui's previous life, the Wizards dug Hughes, which was evaluated as a very successful transaction, because later he scored 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.9 steals in the Wizards, and was selected for the best defensive team.

Yang Rui explained: "Hughes is really good, but he is not a good system player. The offense mainly relies on breakthroughs, and his shooting is poor. If you give him the ball and let him hold the ball to attack, he may be able to play good statistics and organizational skills. But it's not enough to drive the team. The core of the Wizards is you, how can he have the ball?"

Jordan thinks it is true. "Is there any other choice? What can a marginal person like Lagabel do?"

"Can defend, can shoot... Don't you really like gambling? Do you want to make a bet with me? I will lead this lineup, and I will make 100% of the playoffs. You are right to do what I said, and the tactics are the same. If you concentrate on being a player, ensure your health, and perform well on the court, you will win."

"Well, don't let me down, I'm running out of time. Also, find another middle class in the free market!"

"I won't hurt you, I'm here for you," Yang Rui assured.

Jordan's time was his time.Once Jordan retired, the gimmick was gone, and he had no interest in this team.

(End of this chapter)