Chapter 184 The shabby 76ers lineup

Author: Lao Ma Jia

Chapter 184 The shabby 76ers lineup

June 19th is a special day that Philadelphia fans will never forget, because Combs came to Philadelphia and became their coach.

After Larry Brown and Billy King learned the news, they almost fainted from Kongbu's crazy operation.

Although there are rumors that Combu left the team because he was forced by Stern, there are so many teams in the league. Why did you, Combu, come to Philadelphia? Aren't you thinking of revenge on the two of you?

Billy King wanted to slap himself twice. Why did he have to be so mean in the first place? Why did he provoke Kongbu so well?

It's fine now. The general manager position that I finally climbed up to is no longer guaranteed.

Positions like the general manager are nothing but pitfalls. It may take several years for a vacancy to appear. Where can he find a general manager position?

Larry Brown was filled with resentment.

He and Kong Bu had disliked each other for three years. During these three years, he had been trying every means to attack Kong Bu, but unfortunately it had no effect.

At most, it's just like the last time the No. 1 pick was traded, which disgusted Kong Bu.

He never expected that in order to squeeze out his position as head coach, Combs would be willing to give up the dynasty Raptors he had built and come to Philadelphia to be the head coach.

"Damn it!"

"That boy deserves to go to hell!"

Larry Brown cursed hatefully.

"Larry, what should we do now?" Billy King had no idea at all and was completely panicked.

"I am ready to return to the NCAA, which is my territory." Larry Brown said with a frown.

These words directly chilled Billy King's heart. Returning to the NCAA? What should I do?

At that time, he was thinking of building a good relationship with Larry Brown, so he came out to hate Kong Bu. He had no enmity with Kong Bu. If it weren't for Larry Brown, he would definitely not have that attitude towards Kong Bu.

As a result, you got into trouble now, and you, Larry Brown, just ran away. How can you be called a human being?

"Larry, how about I join your coaching staff."

Billy King said something that made him feel deeply ashamed.

A few days ago, he was the general manager of an NBA team. A few days later, he could only work as an assistant coach for an NCAA school team, returning to before liberation overnight.

There was no other way, he still had to make a living, he couldn't just sit back and live in vain by doing nothing.

If I find an opportunity to return to the NBA in the future, I will consider it in the long term.

"Billy, I can't agree to this. The coaching staff at the NCAA is different from the coaching staff at the NBA."

"Don't be influenced by that crazy idiot. Not everyone can be a teaching assistant."

Larry Brown shook his head and said.

Billy King was going crazy, and his remaining sanity allowed him to control the urge to strangle Larry Brown.

Crazy idiot? Are you talking about Kong Bu? But why do you feel that you, Larry Brown, are the crazy idiot?

Crazy and heartless idiot!

I just asked for a position as a teaching assistant, and this idiot actually rejected me?

In an instant, Billy King made up his mind to cut ties with Larry Brown.

I wonder if it’s too late to go to Kongbu to apologize?

He simply tossed his sleeves and left, probably never wanting to deal with Larry Brown again in his life.

On June 21, there are still five days before the draft starts.

Philadelphia International Airport, one of the ten busiest airports in the world, was crowded with tens of thousands of people today.

When Combe led Mescheri Sr. and Adelman Jr. to appear, tens of thousands of people cheered in unison.

"dynasty!"

"dynasty!"

“Philadelphia’s First Dynasty!”

In addition, countless fans held up giant banners and welcomed Kongbu's arrival with incredible enthusiasm.

This kind of scene has not happened before in the entire history of the NBA, but it has never happened to a coach.

I'm afraid that when Jordan transferred during his peak period, the reaction of local fans was no more than this.

This is like a Chinese men's football fan who suddenly learned that a super-famous coach who has won three consecutive World Cup championships has come to China to coach. Not only does he coach, but he also has a team of emperors and superstars. It's strange that the fans are not excited.

What made them even more excited was what Kongbu said at the press conference to welcome the arrival of the dynasty.

No home team fan of any team has ever imagined that their home team will create a dynasty, but most of them are scenes that only appear in dreams.

"Boss, this is too scary. People who don't know it would think you have committed something outrageous."

Little Adelman stood behind Kongbu and said in shock.

The situation before them was not so exaggerated even when they were establishing a dynasty championship parade.

"It's hard to believe that the coach has such weight in the hearts of the fans. I have never seen such a scene in most of my life!"

Old Mescheri also sighed and said.

The two are the only two remaining assistants on Combu's coaching staff. After learning that Combu was coming to Philadelphia, they insisted on coming with him no matter what.

Of course, Kongbu would not refuse. The original coaching staff of the 76ers were all Larry Brown's people, and he would only use his people when he had enough to support himself.

"Kong, this is the passion and passion of our Philadelphia fans."

"Only the best coaches in the world, no, the best coaches in the world since the Civil War, can enjoy this courtesy."

Boss Schneider stepped forward and gave Kongbu a hug.

He still has an unreal feeling that the coach in front of him, who is full of magic, has become one of his own.

"Coach Kong, during the regular season last season, you said you would find a way."

"I never dreamed that it would be this way."

Iverson also led a group of 76ers players to the airport. They were not playing in the playoffs and were already on vacation. However, the arrival of Kongbu still reunited them.

Except for Iverson, the other 76ers players generally don't want to leave a bad impression on Combu.

Everyone else came, but he didn't come. It would be unreasonable for Kong Bu not to wear some shoes for himself.

During the previous regular season, Iverson complained to Kongbu and begged Kongbu to trade him to the Raptors.

The answer Kongbu gave at that time was to think of a solution during the offseason.

Now that the offseason is here, Iverson didn't go to the Raptors, but Koumbu came to Philadelphia.

Kongbu didn't explain much to Iverson. He looked around at the many 76ers players and smiled bitterly in his heart.

This lineup configuration is really too weak.

If it weren't for Kongbu's interference, the 76ers would actually have risen this season and joined the Lakers in the finals.

The team has Allen Iverson, Ratliff, Uncle Mou, Aaron McGee, Kukoc, Snow, Te'lon Hill, and even Laga Bell is actually playing for the 76ers this season.

It's just that he is the same kind of pure fringe player like Uncle Bao in the Heat, or Sun Yue in the Lakers.

If Larry Brown had a keen eye and really trained Laga Bell, the 76ers might not have lost so miserably in the Finals.

And now the 76ers' lineup is much shabbier than normal.

Except for Iverson and Ratliff, there is no one who can do anything.

Originally, the 2000 draft was a super young year, and the team did not have decent bargaining chips to trade. Combu's future start with the Philadelphia 76ers would not be so smooth.

Fortunately, Bitov was generous enough and gave Kongbu two signing rights. When the time comes, Kongbu can win Kirilenko and Ginobili, and the lineup will be improved a lot.

According to Kongbu’s initial idea.

The 76ers' lineup for the new season is generally an interior twin tower with Yao Ming and Ratliff as partners.

Kirilenko is in the third position, and he is very suitable to play the third position.

The No. 1 position is of course Iverson. Under normal circumstances, Iverson actually plays the No. 2 position this season because he has Snow next to him.

But now that there is no defensive point guard like Snow in Kongbu's hands, Iverson can only be placed at the one position.

In terms of the second position, Combu has two generals in Ginobili and Reed.

His plan is to have Ginobili start and Reed come off the bench.

It seems inappropriate. Ginobili is one of the greatest sixth men in NBA history, and there may not be one of them. It is not worthwhile to let him start.

But in fact, Reed is more powerful when he is on the bench.

When he was playing as a substitute for Ray Allen earlier in his career, he averaged 28 minutes per game and was able to score 16 points. His shooting percentage was super high, including a three-point shooting percentage of over 44%.

Later, after he started playing in the starting lineup, although his scoring surged, his offensive efficiency dropped rapidly, and his three-point shooting rate was only about 35%.
To be continued...