basketball pope

Chapter 303 [Refuse to put rotten, bold ideas]

Chapter 303 [Refuse to put rotten, bold ideas]

This season's All-Star Weekend is in Philadelphia, and the Raptors are in attendance.

Reed, Kirilenko and Parker participated in the rookie game, and Carter and O'Neal Jr. participated in the All-Star Game.

Eastern starters: Iverson, Mutombo (76ers), Carter, O'Neal Jr. (Raptors), Jordan (Wizards).

Seven substitutes: McGrady, Elton Brand (Bulls), Antoine Walker, Paul Pierce (Celtics), Ray Allen (Bucks), Steve Francis (Hornets), Alonzo Mourning (Heat).

Mourning returned this season, averaging 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.5 blocks per game, and his performance is still eye-catching.

There are still many star games left in the East this year. Raheem, who joined the Eagles, averaged 20 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game. The reason is that the team has a poor record.

Brad Miller had an excellent record and played a big role in the Raptors, averaging 13 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. However, he unfortunately injured his left foot in early February and was unable to play for at least four weeks.

With the best record, Yang Rui was automatically promoted to head coach of the Eastern Division and flew to Philadelphia with the players.

Western starters: Payton (SuperSonics), Kobe Bryant, O'Neal (Lakers), Garnett (Minnesota), Duncan (Spurs).

Seven substitutes: Webber, Stojakovic (King), Nash, Finley, Nowitzki (Mavericks), Karl Malone (Jazz), Szczerbiak (Timberwolves).

The coach of the West is Phil Jackson. He participates in the game with a tourist mentality. It doesn't matter if he wins or loses.After winning the championship last year, Jackson was under no pressure.

Star weekend, most people go to relax, there are a few exceptions.There is even a person who is so stressed that he can't sleep well, and that is Michael Jordan.

Before leaving, Jordan and Wizards general manager Unseld and owner Abel Pollin had a quarrel in the office. The reason was that both the manager and the owner hoped that the Wizards would be bad this season and strive to select a high-draft rookie in the summer. It's in the team's interest, but Jordan disagrees.

If Jordan wasn't black, the two would find that he was already flushed with anger, but now he's just black-faced and unconvincing, so Jordan also slapped the table, not half as cool as when he was a bull.

"Impossible! As long as I'm here, the team can't be ruined. The Wizards should trade in the mid-term in exchange for powerful players."

Abel was also angry, his neck stretched like a duck's neck, and Jordan didn't look good. "How to trade? Is anyone on the team worth a trade? Or, are you going to trade Kwame Brown?"

The mention of the new No. [-] pick, Abe, is irritating, Brown was the first high school pick, and some guys in the team thought it would be a huge sales pitch for ticket sales.Unfortunately, this value was not shown. Jordan was too strict with Brown in the team, which affected his self-confidence.Jordan scolds at every turn, almost scolding him stupid.

In stark contrast to his strong body, Brown's mind is a soft underbelly, and it is good fortune that makes him intersect with the paranoid Jordan.As the No. [-] pick selected by Jordan and a hope for the Wizards to rebuild, Brown was under too much pressure.

When he hit the rookie wall, facing the media, teammates, and the uniformed team's doubts, he broke down.He only played 15 minutes per game, scoring 4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.5 blocks.

Brown's performance made the Clippers center Olavokandi burst into tears. It was tears of happiness. Thanks to God, he is finally not the best champion.

Brown Shui is not just because of his mentality. His palm is very small, he catches the ball inside and often can't hold the ball when he grabs a rebound.

Jordan was silent and traded for Brown. If the trader didn't play well and Brown went to another team and became good, it would be a failure of failure.

"The Wizards should strive to win more games, not rot. Only players who stand the test of will can they play better and better. So, I insist that they should be traded." Jordan tried his best to hide his panic, but he actually expected it. worst outcome.

That is, even if they don't want to rot, this Wizards will seriously rot, rather than relying on will to win.

Jordan also began to doubt himself, in the Wizards, he played not bad, but not great.He's been in trouble from the start, trying to elevate his teammates with rants and vitriol, but he has to admit, it's all to little avail.

Jordan tries to look passionate, he wants to express his love for basketball, he wants to be the godfather of the Wizards, he wants to help the team make the playoffs, he wants to be a mentor to young players, but it's more than he imagined. difficulty.

He seemed perpetually speaking to his teammates, helping them grow in his own way, but always seemed out of place with his teammates.

Unseld shook his head: "There will be no big deals, unless we can definitely get useful players instead of bad contracts. Those who are underperforming in the team, other teams will also find it difficult to accept. You can offer deals. Target? Preferably young players with potential."

Jordan was silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

He is not a good manager, let alone a good scout. His targets are all well-known players who will definitely not be exchanged. As for the rookies, he even missed the champion.

If only I could tap potential rookies like Jerry Young, why does that guy always pick the right one?Even the undrafted rookies have played several...

Jordan pondered in his heart, and suddenly had a bold idea. "I have someone selected, and if the team can dig him, it is possible to make the playoffs next season."

"Who?" Abel asked.

"Jerry Young, his contract with the Raptors expires this summer. We can sign him as the team's head coach. His vision is very accurate, and he is good at arranging tactics according to players' strengths. He may make the Wizards change quickly. Strong." Jordan said in a breath.

He was a little excited because he couldn't think of any other way. The Wizards didn't have a superstar, and the overall salary was not low, as high as $4500 million.The only advantage of the team is that there will be a lot of free agents in the summer, freeing up a lot of salary space, signing in the free market, and signing rookies.

Unseld was disdainful in his heart, thinking that Jordan was whimsical, but he didn't show it on his face. "Jerry Young may not be willing to come? The Raptors are a championship contender this year. If he succeeds in winning the championship, will he leave the defending champion team? Even if he doesn't like Toronto, he will still want to go to a strong team. We only rely on How did the high salary attract him?"

"If he has draft rights and trade rights, he might be interested. The Raptors had a worse record than the Wizards in '98... I'll see him tomorrow in Philadelphia and talk to him. If he's willing to join, it's just a lot of requests. I hope you can satisfy him," Jordan said loudly, staring.

His expression revealed a message. Now he doesn't ask for mid-term trades, no players, just coaches. If anyone dares to say no, he will overturn the table.

Wizards coach Doug Collins signed a short contract, they could dig Yang Rui, so Abel nodded. "Michael, you talk to him first, as long as his request is not too much, we can agree. This season..."

"I won't rot!" Jordan replied coldly.

"Okay." Abel nodded.

The boss and manager are helpless, let him toss.

(End of this chapter)