There really weren't many big fish in the free market in 1997, unlike in 1996 like Jordan, O'Neal, Payton, Mourning, Stockton, Miller, Rodman... Look at that long list of sparkling names.

The name! Gee, just hearing the name is enough to make people salivate. It’s a pity that these blues have been missed.

However, Bruce is not discouraged. Originally, he would have to renew the contracts of the players he selected with high salaries in the future, and he really did not have the extra money to spend on these big fish.

Although there were no so-called "big fish" in the free market in 1997, there were still many "small fish and shrimps".

I won’t talk about those “small fish and shrimps” one by one here, but I will simply list a few.

The first is Rick Fox, David Wesley, Todd Daye, Dino Radega, and Michael Hawkins of the Celtics.

The new Celtics head coach Rick Pitino released all the free agents in the team as soon as he came on. Look, the ones above are all. The reason why he released these players

There is no doubt that he opened them all in order to establish his own authority and trade with his direct subordinates when he was coaching in the university. The method is indeed a bit unsightly.

Not to mention the veteran and former captain of the Celtics, Rick Fox. He has been working hard for the Celtics and never slacked off. However, Rick Pitino did not renew his contract just because his contract expired.

Yes, this is more or less like killing the donkey.

Even the meritorious captain is like this. Seeing this situation, the Croatian Dino Radega no longer talks about renewing his contract with the team. He just leaves and goes back to Europe. The NBA is too realistic.

As for the other players, their situation is not that much better, but because the Celtics have been playing poorly over the years, they often have playing time, which results in their statistics being pretty good, and they can seek a job with other teams.

Good contract.

Finally, there is Anfernee Hardaway. Portland’s ball market is still too small. After his contract expired, Anfernee Hardaway also chose not to renew his contract and planned to go to other big cities to seek a bigger job.

contract, among which the Magic are very interested in Anfernee Hardaway. After O'Neal left, they also urgently needed a leader, and Anfernee Hardaway was their choice. I don't know if it was a butterfly effect.

In the past life, the Magic also liked Anfernee Hardaway very much, and this is still the case in this life. I believe that Anfernee Hardaway will definitely end up in Orlando in the end.

Of course, the new season has not started yet. During this period, all teams in the league are strengthening their strength, including many strong teams.

First is the east side.

Jordan's contract has been signed on an annual basis in recent years, and this year is no different. Although Jordan finally got the championship ring he dreamed of last season again, it stands to reason that he can leave at any time when the contract expires, but Jordan

At Bruce's suggestion, he still stayed in Chicago, preparing to play with the Bulls for the last year. After finishing playing, Jordan was ready to go to college to study management. The university still chose North Carolina. There was no way. He was one of the best basketball players from North Carolina.

God, it's not appropriate for you to let him go to another university.

The reason why I chose to go to college for further study was because Jordan wanted to buy the Hornets in the new century. He couldn't just spend some money to build a team in a hurry like in his previous life. After all, Jordan would be the boss in the future, so it wouldn't make sense if he didn't learn some management!

Although the Bulls still have a lot of salary after renewing Jordan's contract, considering that Jordan wants to continue to win another championship ring, the original team of last season must still be retained.

As for the current general manager of the Bulls, Jerry Krause, who has one head and three heads, there is no way. Renewing Jordan's contract means that the original team cannot move. This is the lineup that will compete for the championship in the new season. If they don't move,

Then the future of the Bulls can only be placed in the next few years.

While Jerry Krause wants the Bulls to continue to win championships under the leadership of Jordan, he also wants to change the team as soon as possible. No, his hair has turned a few gray. However, it is appropriate to add some appropriate additions to the team. After all, the Bulls also have several players.

The players left.

Center Prest Lauderdale and shooting guard Scott Burrell joined the Bulls.

Next, let’s talk about the Knicks, the Han’s mortal enemy in the same city.

Considering that Marbury is about to be traded, the Knicks only have center Chris Dudley to join the team, which is considered to be a suitable substitute for the aging Ewing.

Mainly because the Han people have always been hesitant. The Knicks obviously don't want to give Marbury's advantage to other teams in vain. In case the Han people still need them to increase the price, the Knicks will only introduce Marbury for the time being.

One player was killed, and the other players were still standing still.

The Heat, who were inseparable from the Han Chinese last season, also made reinforcements: forwards Amar McCaskill and Terry Mills, shooting guards Todd Daye and Eric Murdock, center Du

En Causwell joins the team.

Five players were introduced at once, and it was obvious that Pat Riley was in a hurry. Obviously, he lost face in the game against the Han Chinese last season, and he needs to bring the team to a higher position this season to make up for it.

The same is true for the Cavaliers. Mark Price, the former team's meritorious point guard, also returned to Cleveland, preparing to help his favorite team in his last season, and power forward Henry James joined him.

Bucks: Small forward Ricky Pierce, shooting guard Letrio Green, centers Jameer Faik and Earvin Johnson joined the team.

Nets: Veteran Michael Cage and shooting guard Lucios Harris have joined the team.

Pistons: Centers Bison Dele and Malik Sealy joined the team.

Eagles: Forwards Chucky Brown and Greg Anderson joined the team. Because the new home stadium is under construction, the Eagles must share the Georgia Dome with Georgia Tech. The new home court, Philips Arena, is still under construction, and the new home court will be in

Launched in the 1999-2000 season.

What is unexpected is that the Hornets have also quietly made reinforcements. Perhaps the new season will shock the entire league. Look at the players they have added: shooting guards Bobby Fiers and Vernon Maxwell, point guards

David Wesley.

Although Hornets owner George Shinn has been plagued by scandals in recent years, he invited former Mavericks general manager Bob Buss to come to the Hornets as president of operations. This Bob Buss is not a good person, and his vision for drafting is not good.

Well, you can imagine that you missed Kobe in the previous life, but the players you traded or even introduced are indeed very capable.

Once these three backcourt players join the team, the entire backcourt will basically be as good as the starting lineup of the strong teams in the league, especially Bobby Fiers and David Wesley in their prime.
Chapter completed!