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Chapter 111 Rocket, Don't Say I Didn't Give You a Chance!

Entering 2000, the Lakers only had games on the 4th, and they were still playing against the Clippers of the same city.

Then, playing against the Hornets on the 7th is equivalent to taking an annual leave and taking a week off.

It can only be said that the opponent is not only too weak, but the Lakers are also too strong.

and so.

"I refused!!"

West of the general manager's office said in front of Li Mu.

It turned out that other teams couldn't beat the Lakers head-on, so they changed to a tactic of poaching the corners of the Lakers.

"The Rockets wanted to use the 2001 first-round pick to trade the Texan Lewis. This was for the autumn wind, and I refused at the time.

Lewis, the Lakers will train him as Kobe. "

Li Mu nodded. Although Lewis is still only a substitute, the training process is the same as Kobe's previous script, starting with the substitute lineup. The playing time and number of games this season have indeed increased a lot.

Compared with Kobe's 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in the second year, it is much worse.

However, Lewis' performance of 7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists is also very efficient.

And this is not important, what is important is that Lewis is not only young, but also has a high level of style of play, development potential, and a high degree of fit with the OK combination.

Just for 2001, an undecided first-round pick, replacing Lewis is a crazy idea.

The sincerity of the Rockets is still too low.

Of course, when Li Mu was called here, he also knew that there was still a follow-up to this incident, and it would not be as simple as it is now.

"However, I am hesitant about another trade plan proposed by the Rockets."

West said to Li Mu straight to the point, "The object the Rockets want to trade is Brad Miller. The bargaining chip is still the 2001 first-round pick, which the Rockets traded from other teams."

"The life of the Rockets is not good. The insider Barkley was reimbursed due to injury, and it is very likely that he will retire directly.

Olajuwon is close to 37 years old, and now he only has 10 points and 8 rebounds. It is obvious that the old man can no longer move.

The outside double guns, Francis and Mobley, are already on offense and have shown strong competitiveness.

However, because the inside line is too bad, there are currently only 8 wins and 22 losses, and it is very likely that a lottery pick will be determined.

This deal is also very sincere, because Brad Miller only has a one-year contract now, and the renewal of the contract next season is a problem. "

Li Mu nodded. Brad Miller was the one who asked the management to sign him.

Now I am acting as O'Neill's substitute, if there is a trade, I really need to discuss it with Li Mu.

In 2001, Brad Miller, who only had a one-year contract, was signed and replaced in the first round, even if Brad Miller's future achievements are very high.

This deal is indeed not a loss for the Lakers, and the plan is not unreliable.

but.

"This deal is also rejected!

Everything is for the championship, O'Neal really needs a reliable backup center.

unless……"

"Unless what?" West asked.

Li Mu smiled brightly, and said seriously, "Of course it's a price increase!"

Let them trade the 2002 first round!
Everything else is out of the question! "

"What's the difference between the Rockets' first-round pick in 2002 and the first-round pick in 2001?
Are you not optimistic about the 2001 draft, but optimistic about the 2002 draft? asked West.

Li Mu shook his head and nodded again. "I'm not only optimistic about the 2002 NBA draft, but I'm also very unfavorable about Mobley and Francis, a pair of backcourts!"

Don't ask, asking is double leakage in the backcourt.

In other words, like Curry and Ellis of the future Warriors, this pair of double guns in the backcourt is a scam.

You said Curry is not cheating?

That is you are too young.

If the Rockets agree to the trade, they will definitely be killed by this pair of backcourt double guns.

Regular season record, even with Brad Miller, don't even think about making the playoffs.

Think about Yao Ming's first season.

Moreover, the Rockets seemed to be very lucky in the 2002 draft, with a 6% probability of winning the No. [-] pick.

In 2002, O'Neal's contract was about to end, and Kobe's patience was estimated to be almost the same.

It just so happens that Yao Ming can succeed the Sharks.

If the Lakers continue to keep O'Neal, it is estimated that they will really reproduce the ShowTime moment in the 80s.

Rocket, don't say I won't give you a chance.

……

The days of vacation always pass quickly.

Li Mu slept for three days and stayed one day for fishing.

Soon, it will be December 1st.

In 2000, the first game of the new century, the same city derby, was at the Staples Center.

Against the Clippers, the Lakers did not give their opponents any chance and easily defeated their opponents with a score of 128 to 101.

奥多姆继续上佳全能表现，轰下了26分12篮板5助攻3抢断2封盖。

Now, Odom, who is not guarded by Kardashian, is hard.

But no matter how hard it is, can it be as hard as O'Neill?
40 points and 20 rebounds, a large double-double, blasted the Clippers' basket, trembling.

Li Mu deliberately gave Brad Miller a chance to start. After all, defense is nothing to play against the Clippers.

Fight to attack!
Miller scored 16 points and 9 rebounds, which was also amazing.

……

January 1th, Los Angeles, Putai Pusi Center Arena.

The Lakers played against the Hornets in the second game of the new year.

The Hornets had just been rebuilt. In the 98 draft, Ricky Davis was selected. In the 99 draft, a generation of bearded Baron Davis was selected with the No. [-] pick.

In addition, with the loss of draft pick David Wesley, the Hornets' rebuilding pace seems to be going very steadily.

However, just looking at the starting 5 of the Hornets, you know that the Hornets are not as easy as imagined.

Point guard David Wesley, shooting guard Ricky Davis, small forward Anthony Mason Jr., power forward Derek Coleman, center Elden Campbell.

That's right, the starting point guard is not the talented Byron David Ki.

Don't ask, the question is that Baron Davis doesn't want to play for the Hornets.

The Hornets picked him hard.

You said that it is very similar to the second place Francis.

Not very similar, exactly the same.

The difference is that the Hornets dealt with this situation with more confidence, directly suppressing Davis.

The Grizzlies chose to lose money in tears and sell off the warehouse.

Therefore, Bai Davis played the name of liking to fight against the management.

For small teams, though, it's good to be struggling to survive.

Except for the beard, the Hornets really have a pair of eyes, and they also selected Ricky Davis, who wants to be the boss.

Knowing that the Hornets are not the Lakers' opponents, Li Mu continued to let Brad Miller start the game to collect statistics. Anyway, it's useless to keep Bowen for a rest, so he also went to Rice and sent a full offensive lineup.

Billups, Kobe, Rice, Brad Miller and O'Neal.

From the start of the game, the Hornets' inside line was blown up by O'Neal.

Coleman and Campbell flanked each other, and Miller got a lot of offensive opportunities, which were easily converted into goals.

Outside line 183 David Wesley, this kind of defensive failure, in front of Billups, is also a problem.

In addition, Kobe beat Reece Davis in the matchup.

The Hornets were completely powerless inside and outside the line, and they were completely beaten up on both offense and defense.

In the end, the Lakers and Hornets have different PY friendships. Li Mu did not do anything wrong, playing more rotations and less main players.

108 to 100, the Lakers beat the Hornets by 8 points.

Brad Miller performed amazingly, scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. His precise mid-range shots, broad passing vision, and hard style of play are impressive.

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(End of this chapter)