Legendary Basketball Tycoon

Bruce wanted to trade Payton from Philadelphia back to the Sonics after careful consideration. In Bruce's view, if Iverson has been fixed at the point guard position, it is obvious that he will not be able to play his super scoring ability. .

On the other hand, Iverson can’t play the desired effect on the point guard. On the organization ability, Iverson is slightly better than the average player, and even the current organization ability of Nash can be compared with that of the average player. Iverson is on par, not to mention Nash, who played later, so it is really not what Iverson is good at to talk about organizational ability and passing the ball.

What is Iverson's good at? It is a quick counterattack. According to statistics, Iverson reached 10.13 in the fastest 100m speed. What is this concept? Even if Iverson doesn't play basketball, he does something on the track and field.

The other is Iverson's breakthrough and scoring ability. His skilful dribbling and picturesque breakthrough jumpers make him have no opponents in the entire league. He shuttles quickly in the interior and is easy to play against any opponent. Iverson's basketball Technology, especially the sense of rhythm in disguise, is definitely the only one in the league!

It can be said that if Iverson is placed on the shooting guard, it is definitely the best choice. Take the Sonics this season as an example. Gentry has always placed Iverson on the point guard at the beginning. Ferson obviously has such a strong scoring ability but wants to put him on the point guard. This is not the use of mortars to beat mosquitoes.

He has to take care of the team’s organizational tasks as well as the team’s number one scorer. This is unacceptable to anyone. Even a Han Chinese who has absolute control over Kobe has never thought of playing as an organization and scorer. Because Kobe knew that if he was also the organizer of the team, then his scoring ability would decline, and the team would definitely lose. This is the reason why the so-called greed can not chew.

Obviously Kobe would not do it for the same reason, and Iverson still did it very happily. You must know that the first scorer on the perimeter of the Supersonics is Iverson himself, even he will go. Players like Michael Finley, who organized the shooting guard, don't dare to score too many points, right?

Thinking about it this way, Iverson’s position as a point guard will weaken his scoring ability. Originally, Iverson was known as one of the “big four shooting guards” in his previous life. If Iverson has been kept at the point guard position. Is it too extravagant?

Anyway, Bruce also thought about this issue, that is, to find a suitable point guard for Iverson. In fact, the first thing Bruce remembered on this issue was Eric Snow, who was more co-produced with Iverson in his previous life. The rebellious Iverson only used his full energy when the Philadelphia 76ers partnered with Eric Snow in the backcourt, and the latter turned to assist "Little Emperor" James in the later years of his career, and Eric Snow K. Snow has a high basketball IQ. Such a good player is actually not worth much. Bruce can bring him back to Seattle with a second-round pick in the next few years.

But here comes the problem. In addition to Iverson, there are Terry Porter and Nate McMillan on Seattle point guards. These two are all-star players. Although they are a bit older, they still can barely. For use, based on the fact that all players at the All-Star level are deployed in this position, it is indeed a bit wrong to trade Eric Snow over. People always feel that there is a bottle of top red wine in a box. Secondary red wine, this is very discordant, isn't it!

So Bruce didn't find Eric Snow the first time, but he was also on Bruce's reinforcement list.

Now comes the problem. Since the point guard who is going to be traded returns, the SuperSonics must definitely be traded compared to this standard. Looking at the right All-Star point guards in the league, Bruce believes that Payton is none other than Payton. Yes, because Payton understands the Sonics, he must also hope to return to Seattle to play.

If this is the case, why not let Payton come back? This is not too difficult. Payton is not a non-sale item for the 76ers. As long as the price is right, Bruce can make Payton return to Seattle.

"Bruce what do you want to do, why do you need my approval?!" Paul Allen asked suspiciously.

Because Paul Allen heard something unusual in Bruce's tone, he had a hunch, and then Bruce's answer would surprise him.

"I want to bring Gary Payton back to Seattle!" Bruce replied solemnly.

Because Paton’s departure last year did make Paul Allen sad for a long time. It can be said that if the only non-sale product of the Sonics before last year was not the old captain Nate McMillan, but Paton, it can be said that Paton is accompanying. The Sonics grew out of nothing together. From the reconstruction to the establishment of the dynasty, there is no one of the most important players. A player like this who has made a huge contribution to the Sonics has been traded away. Paul Allen and the local Seattle fans are in the mood. And know.

But now it has only been a season to trade Payton back. It’s not surprising that it didn’t cause an earthquake. I knew why Payton was traded to Philadelphia. If I stayed on the team, then this year’s playoffs would not be just one round. Swam.

At the same time, this is also the voice of the Seattle fans, but they didn’t know that the only bargaining chip for the Sonics to get Iverson back to Seattle was Peyton before last year. There are a lot of players, not just Payton, such as Sean Kemp and Detraff Schramf, but the Philadelphia 76ers are not bad for forwards. How to trade, if the 76ers are bad for forwards So why bother using Payton as a bargaining chip for the SuperSonics!

Of course, none of this is important. Do you know what is the most important thing? The most important thing is that Peyton was based on Bruce's trade in the past. The reason Bruce gave is very simple, that is, he is afraid that Peyton will ruin Ivor. Sen, because of this, Paul Allen reluctantly traded Payton to the 76ers and welcomed Iverson back.

It can be said that Bruce has overthrown his own thoughts now, which is equivalent to slapped his face!

"What, what, are you talking about Gary Payton?! Bruce, are you talking about trading Gary back?!"

Paul Allen was also shocked when he heard that Bruce wanted to bring Payton back to Seattle. He never thought that Bruce would overturn his plan and bring Payton back to Seattle. Do you know what it means? It means Bruce. All previous deals for the Supersonics have been obliterated. Although this will not be known to outsiders, Paul Allen knows that Bruce is so proud that he will turn back. This will not make Paul Allen. It's strange to be surprised!

Also, throughout the year, Payton had a deep prejudice against the team about his being traded for Iverson. If Payton was traded back at this time, it would not make the senior staff of the SuperSonics look down. Well, Paul Allen is very reluctant to do the thing about slapped himself.

"Yes, I have this plan to trade Payton back. In fact, I have considered this plan for a long time. I think this is the best decision!" Bruce replied helplessly.