Bishop: since 1998

Chapter 146 Duncan, Really Big Big Wolf!
In mid-July, the Magic and Stephen Jackson finalized a two-year, $7 basic salary contract.

You ask is "Wu Sheng" worth the price?

That's right.

After all, he is in the NBA and doesn't have any statistics.

He was selected in the second round in 97. The Suns directly abandoned Jackson because he was still messing with the former Heibang brothers.

Because of the so-called "loyalty" and Jackson is not a good bird, so no one cares about him, he is just a high school draft pick.

talent?

In the United States, the most indispensable thing is talent.

Jackson can only be mixed in the American Continental Basketball Association, Australia, Venezuela, Dominican and other leagues.

There is no dream in playing, just to make a living.

After all, the talent is there. After years of experience, it's time for Wu Sheng to play in the NBA.

At this time, Jackson was only 22 years old.

Immediately afterwards, the Magic and the Trail Blazers negotiated.

The Magic sent the 98th overall pick in 12 to center Michael Doriak + 2. The Magic traded and got the first-round pick in 2001. It was quite a two-for-one trade and got Jermaine O'Neal.

This transaction, no matter how you look at it, is a loss for the Magic.

Michael Doriak averaged 7 points and 5 rebounds per game last season.

Plus a top 2001 in 20, even reaching the first round of the lottery.

Only in exchange for O'Neal, who averaged 4 points and 3 rebounds per game, this deal may be a big loss.

Not possible, but sure.

Of course, the big loss to the Trail Blazers.

At his peak, O'Neal averaged 24 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks per game.

Compared with the so-called "Four Great Fronts", it is not inferior.

At the end of July, the twin stars of the 7 free agent market, Duncan and Hill, came to Orlando,

At this time, the whole city of Orlando was welcoming, and Duncan's posters were hung all over, and even Disney made Duncan's dolls in advance and put them out for entertainment.

The Magic team is up and down, and they are also ready.

Maddie came from home.

Li Mu also paid three payouts, pay for eating, drinking and playing, just to show the greatest sincerity of the Magic.

Li Mu and Duncan communicated face to face, without discussing any tactics.

Instead, talk about unimportant issues.

"Coach Li Mu, I want to play for the Magic.

If I join the Magic, can I take my wife and family to the Magic team plane to participate in the game? " Duncan asked blankly.

Also, the question is a bit inexplicable.

If signed, Duncan can get a five-year $5 million contract.

If you are not afraid of the risk of being killed, you can buy a helicopter as your own means of transportation.

Ask like this, as for?
See the seriousness in Duncan's eyes.

I also know that Duncan studied psychology.

In philosophy, it is to see the essence through the phenomenon.

Everything is connected.

Pulled around and moved the whole body.

Perhaps, from this insignificant question, Duncan can see that some people can't see the future, and it's not necessarily true.

Li Mu had a free and easy face. From the very beginning, he didn't have any expectations for Duncan, and naturally he wouldn't be disappointed.

So, he replied flatly, "I'm just the head coach of the Magic.

If you have the ability, drive the Magic team's special plane home, I have no objection, and I agree with both hands.

Of course, if you're the driver..."

Li Mu looked at Duncan and smiled, shook his head, and said firmly, "Even if you pay more, I won't take your private plane."

Hearing Li Mu's answer, Duncan smiled and spread his hands.

"What will happen in the future, who knows."

Li Mu also smiled, and then looked at Duncan's hair.

Feeling Li Mu's gaze, Duncan asked, "What's wrong with my hair?"

While talking, he touched it with his hand.

Li Mu nodded, "It's nothing, I just feel that this cropped hairstyle doesn't suit you.

It looks a little old-fashioned.

The Magic is not an army. If you agree to join the Magic, you can still have a good haircut, like washing, cutting and blowing, and it will not affect your playing.

Maybe, you can even be spotted by fashion magazines, and there will be a lot of advertising resources looking for you. "

"The hairstyle doesn't suit me..." Duncan's eyes lit up.

I thought to myself, oh ho, if you say this, I won't be sleepy anymore.

In other words, in Li Mu's previous life, Duncan liked to cut people's hair. Didn't you see that Ginobili's long and flowing hair was killed by Duncan's head, and it became Mediterranean.

In his 40s, Duncan was able to change into a coquettish hairstyle.

If it weren't for the Spurs, Duncan would probably be able to compete with Bynum.

Next, the two sides chatted happily.

Duncan said on the spot, "I am willing to join the Magic, I like the atmosphere here."

Li Mu had a strange expression on his face, and shook his hand with a smile, "Your talent is very welcome, with your joining, the Magic will be the second most popular team to compete for the championship."

Duncan nodded, "I recognize the strength of the Magic, and I am very willing to join.

but……"

"..." Li Mu was speechless.

coming.

Duncan still couldn't say it calmly.

"After all, I stayed with the Spurs for three years, and they treated me well. I need to go back to the Spurs, say hello to Popovich in person, and say goodbye."

"Wait for me, I'll be back!"

"..."

Li Mu watched Duncan leave, and complained in his heart.

You are not Big Big Wolf.

Saying "you will come back" can come true.

You are Duncan, and Popovich is the old fox.

If you go back to San Antonio, whether you can come back is another story.

On the faces of Hill and McGrady, they were very happy.

The management of the Magic team has already waved their hands to celebrate, feeling that it is stable now.

Duncan was satisfied.

He gave a verbal commitment and is willing to join the Magic.

Now it's just time to go back and say goodbye to Popovich in person.

A week later, under Li Mu's strange eyes.

Duncan and Hill attended the signing press conference with the Magic.

Even McGrady joined in the fun, and the Big Three officially merged.

Duncan is willing to sign a three-year 3 maximum salary contract with the Magic.

The third year is for players to rely on items.

Hill signed a five-year, $5 million contract with the Magic.

Duncan is willing to join the Magic.

This wave of operations directly made Li Mu look stupid.

As agreed, one city, one star.

Well said, has always been the No. 21 rookie.

Yes, it will take 20 years.

It's a good deal, and I will spend my life in the Spurs for nothing.

Why are they all changed?
Li Mu felt that Duncan took James' script.

There was no live broadcast, and he publicly announced that he would bring his talent to Miami.

In fact, what Li Mu didn't know was that he coached the Lakers.

Break the fetters of Duncan and the Spurs.

Without the Spurs' championship in 1999, the friendship between Duncan and David Robinson was not that deep.

Without the 1999 championship, the relationship between Duncan and Popovich is not so close.

You know, Popovich has been fucking Duncan all these years, and as a result, Duncan was injured.

The script for starting the rotation of players in the future is the experience learned from Duncan.

If it can be exchanged for the championship, this risk of injury is meaningful.

Bo Povich is god damn it.

His words are the truth.

Not to mention that Duncan lost a meniscus, even if he lost a leg, it was worth it.

However, the 99 championship was stolen by the Lakers coached by Li Mu.

Everything has changed.

Duncan will think that David Robinson is mud and can't support the wall. With him in the Spurs, he can't win the championship.

Duncan would think that Popovich's coaching level is like that.

No champion, no majesty.

Then, it is natural to seriously consider your future.

He doesn't want to be a tragic superstar.

He wants to control his own future.

……

(End of this chapter)