"Sure, just ask, I'll answer all your questions."

Jiang Chao thought it had nothing to do with him, but he didn't expect that the Spurs wanted to trade with the Pacers.

As we all know, the Pacers had "many conflicts" with the Knicks after being cheated by the Knicks with their third pick last year.

Of course, this is just a superficial guess. In fact, Cousins, who the Pacers later traded up with the 18th pick, was Jiang Chao's idea. Popovich also knew this, so he wanted to see Jiang Chao's attitude.

"History repeats itself."

Jiang Chao picked up his cell phone and sat on the sofa. Popovich said simply that there was a disagreement within the Spurs. To put it simply, it was exactly the same as in the previous life.

RC Buford really wanted Kawhi Leonard after many inspections, and Bird's offer was the Spurs' current main point guard George Hill.

Popovich did not want to create the successor to Tony Parker, whom he had strongly cultivated, so he reached an impasse.

So let’s ask draft genius Jiang Chao for his opinion.

Because he was picked 26th, he couldn't affect them in any way.

The most outrageous thing is that the Pacers, who are eighth in the Eastern Conference this year, got the 15th pick just like in the previous life. They should be able to reliably select Leonard with this pick.

"Well, you are considering this internally. It's not good for me as an outsider to interfere, right?"

"Aren't we at a deadlock? I don't want you to answer whether we want to trade. You just ask whether the Pacers will pose a threat to you after Leonard goes to the Pacers." Over there, RC Buford was still smart, using

This perspective reminds Jiang Chao.

"Interesting." Even in this life, Jiang Chao couldn't help but lament the Spurs management's long-term vision. Although they only said a few words, it showed that they had already foreseen Leonard's future.

Among this year's rookies, Leonard, a somewhat dull man, has not received much attention and favor from NBA teams.

San Diego State University has not produced any outstanding stars, and the scouting reports basically read "dull defensive players, rough offense, no 3-pointers."

It means the little rough guy who uses his body to play ball.

George Hill is a guard that the Spurs have trained for three years. He has a gorgeous style of play and can score three points and break through. If the Spurs continue to train him, next season he will be able to develop his organizational skills and let Parker take over.

"Then you make a trade. For me, meeting you in the finals is more comfortable than meeting the Pacers in the Eastern Conference."

"Hahahaha, I just like how sincere Boss Jiang is!"

After reaching the conclusion, Popovich happily hung up the phone. Although he was reluctant to part with George Hill, he knew that this deal must be done!

Jiang Chao's words were like telling him directly that Leonard could make it to the finals!!

This is the truth. Jiang Chao knows very well why the Spurs have had a good record in recent years but have been criticized in various playoffs. It is because they lack a ruthless and tough forward.

There are centers and defenders in GDP, but they lack a forward. Power forwards and small forwards are all fine, and obviously if you want to face players like Durant and Kobe in the West, you won't be able to rely solely on the 3D shooting guards that must be in the Spurs lineup.

, the size has to come up.

The reason why Jefferson didn't work before was because he was a shooting guard and his size did not help the Spurs' defense. For a team like the Spurs that relies on defense to win the championship, it is obviously not feasible to rely on offense to go further.

So I would rather sacrifice a point guard to get one of the strongest small forwards in this class. Of course, there are two Morris brothers behind him, but obviously the Spurs' investigation of Leonard is more suitable.

Regardless of what Uncle Leonard is doing later, because Manu and Duncan are both players he likes very much, and the Spurs have also provided them with a lot of talents from the Knicks, so Jiang Chao feels that the Spurs should return to the playoffs.

It is still possible to compete with the top teams in the competition. At least he personally wants to try the Spurs in the finals.

Let’s see if it’s the Knicks’ multi-player rotation that’s better or the Spurs’ team basketball that’s better. Marshal vs. Popovich will definitely be interesting to watch.

With Leonard, the Spurs have been very poor in recent years, so this decision must be made, and it is also a transaction that will always be commendable for future generations.

George Hill is a good defender, but his potential is obviously not comparable to that of Leonard. Ten years later, Leonard has become one of the top five superstars in the league, but George Hill has become one of the top five superstars in the league.

A veritable wanderer.

As soon as he hung up the phone, Bird called urgently and asked if he wanted to make a deal with the Spurs.

"You lack a good defender to pass the ball to Cousins. Yes, the Spurs have trained a top point guard for three years. You can consider it."

"Okay, by the way, you kid, you won't answer the phone until the critical moment, right?"

"Uncle Psy, I am the boss, not the basketball management. I have other things to do..."

"If you're pretending to be cool, I'll arrest you sooner or later." The king of bullies could never pretend to be cool in front of Jiang Chao.

Jiang Chao really "tricked" Bird, and it did not change the biggest deal in this draft, because after Jiang Chao's affirmative answer, Bird decisively reached a verbal agreement with the Spurs, and just waited for the call

When I got to the 15th pick, I asked the Spurs which player they wanted to help select.

As for why the Pacers, who are also a cooperative team, Jiang Chao made them lose the opportunity to get the strongest man in this draft? Instead, they only got a qualified starting point guard?

Jiang Chao in the villa was spinning red sandalwood beads.

Very simple.

The Pacers are Eastern.

Since ancient times, helping people who are far away has never helped those who are close.

Even if the Spurs don't trade, Jiang Chao will never suggest that the Pacers wait for Eastern Conference teams to get Leonard.

Leonard is called the Ka teacher. The defensive end of the young Ka is the killer of all forwards. The peak Ka has given George several lessons, let alone Hayward and the others. No one can play in front of him.

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The Pacers already have Cousins ​​​​who was suggested by Jiang Chao last year. Cousins ​​​​'s hardness and Leonard's outside strength, if combined with the black tower of Yao Ming and Hibbert, the Pacers' defense will be comparable.

It's scary, you know George Hibbert can play in the Eastern Conference Game 7 with the top Heat.

Not to mention the replacement of Leonard Cousins, so Jiang Chao does not allow such risks to occur. Although the Knicks are not afraid, it is always right to have less risks.

He has helped the Pacers too much. Cousins ​​​​from last year is now ranked in the top 5, and Bird likes this inside man who can defend three positions and play tough singles very much.

Besides, George Hill has also been very powerful in the past few years. In his previous life, the backcourt duo of George Hill and George also made waves in the playoffs. At least there is no problem in the playoffs. The style of this point guard is to be stable and open.

3 points are as stable as melon skin. Although there are few exciting scenes, he is good at running tactics to give the ball and disrupting battles by finding someone else.

Only he knows this, and it feels so good to strategize.

Now think about it, there are so many good forward players in this class, but it's a pity that the Knicks are the championship team this year, and no one will give them a chance to trade for another good draft pick.

But it’s okay. Jimmy Butler is one of the top three forwards in this class. As long as he falls, what will the lottery forwards like the Morris brothers and Harris have to worry about?

When the time comes, let him shave his head, and those who don't know better will think that Jordan is playing for the Knicks.

Just finished thinking about it.

Another call came here.

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan.

One second I was thinking about Butler becoming Jordan, but now the real Jordan is here.

"Last year, we were still chatting on the spot."

"Yes, you also said you would teach our players."

"You won't be able to use it this year. The Lakers have absolutely no power to fight back."

"It will come in handy. George and Harden can all learn from you. The God of Basketball is always worth learning from," the two began to flatter each other in business.

Then we got back to the topic:

"Okay, the off-season is so long, I can train them, but you can help me see who is better. What do you think of the deal I want to make?"

"It's not that good...you can't grasp it. I'm better at drafting than you, really." Jiang Chao's joke made Jordan look bad at the draft. What the hell is this? I haven't said what kind of deal it is.

But Jiang Chao knows that the first step in Mr. Jordan's super operation starts with this year's draft.

No, the lottery started. Jordan was a veteran in operations, so he got the No. 9 and No. 19 picks, which were neither good nor bad.

Sure enough, when Stern had already taken a photo with fifth overall pick Jonas Valanciunas, the camera caught Sean Marks typing a name, while Jordan hurriedly took a serious look at Jiang Chao.

He talked about his plans with the management.

They want a talented player with the No. 7 pick!

The way is to make a three-way deal with the Bucks and Kings.

Sent: Stephen Jackson

Shaun Livingston

and his first-round pick No. 19

Get: Corey Maggette

and the No. 7 pick in the first round.

Jiang Chao seemed to be talking about an old story all over again, and just wanted to say one thing: walk 6 alone.

"How about you make a deal with me and we pick Livingston with the 26th pick?"

"No, I'm not joking... I want the lottery pick I ordered earlier." Mr. Qiao was stunned for a moment, thinking that Jiang Chao actually gave up the draft pick?

But No. 26 was too far behind. He wanted to choose a good inside line in front. After Wa Lan was selected, he became even more anxious.

"Mr. Qiao, you really can't grasp it...but if you really teach me George Harden's special training for a week, I will give you a sincere suggestion."

Jiang Chao knew that Jordan wanted to select Bismack Biyombo, and then the Bucks backhandedly selected Tobias Harris with the 19th pick...

Who is Biyombo?
To be continued...