Legendary Basketball Tycoon

"Alan, I know what you think. It's good because in the last game between the Sonics and the Trail Blazers, Big Ben and Rasheed Wallace had a conflict. You should help Big Ben, but the team also has For long-term considerations, the purpose of trading Rashid Wallace is to continue to increase the defensive hardness of the team inside. This trade is definitely imperative. The reason why I say hello to you in advance is that I hope you can persuade you. I also persuaded Big Ben that the championship should be the primary goal for everything!"

"As for Gary Payton, it depends on what you think. If you want, the Sonics will trade Gary Payton back. Of course, if you don't want it, the team won't force it."

Bruce knows that Iverson’s careful thinking is nothing more than fear that Gary Payton will come back and compete with him for the position of the supersonic boss. This is actually normal. Most NBA players have this characteristic. Let’s take the Bulls as an example. If Jordan leaves, then Pippen will definitely grab the power right away. Pippen has wanted to be the boss for a long time, but he just succumbed to Jordan's lewdness.

"Bruce, I want to ask why the team trades Gary Payton?!" Iverson asked slowly after thinking about it.

In fact, he has always had a question that the position of the supersonic point guard is obviously not lacking, not to mention that he is the starter in this position, and Terry Porter and Nate McMillan are sitting on the bench. A former All-Star player, even Nate McMillan will choose to retire after playing next year, but it is completely fine for them to substitute themselves. It is indeed unnecessary to trade Gary Payton back.

"Allen, tell you the truth, the team is going to let you be the shooting guard next season, and the remaining point guard is for Gary Payton!"

"You also know that the old captain Nate McMillan will retire after playing next season. Terry Porter is already old. Besides, he is not really a supersonic person. It is better to trade him back to Gary. Peyton is here!"

Bruce also told Iverson about his thoughts. He just wanted Iverson to understand that you can't stay in the position of point guard next season. Trading Gary Payton back is to let him play this position. of.

"No, Bruce I don't quite understand why I will play shooting guard next season. If I can, I still want to play point guard." Iverson retorted immediately.

This time he is not arguing with Bruce because of Gary Payton, but because he likes to play point guard, and he is not used to it when it comes to shooting guard, isn't it?

"Alan, you should know that what you are best at is scoring. In terms of organization and passing, you are similar to many point guards in the league starting. Although not top-notch, it is not bad. But in terms of scoring ability, you are definitely the last few years. Those who are the strongest echelon in the league, so mentioning you as a shooting guard is also thought through through my team, so that you can show all your scoring ability and find a good resource for you on the point guard. I don’t need to say more about Gary Payton’s level. If he is escorting by your side, aren’t you better at playing?!"

"Let me tell you another news that has not been announced. If there is no accident, the head coach of the Sonics next season will be the famous coach Larry Brown. So what is the coaching style of Coach Larry Brown? You can investigate. He has very strict defensive requirements for the team. I hope you are prepared. It was also made in consideration of Coach Larry Brown's coaching policy to get Gary Payton back."

"So Allen, I hope you think about it. Think about whether you surpassed Kobe in scoring in the regular season this year. No, it’s the team’s reason or your own reason. You must say that you will definitely score different positions. If it’s different, it’s so good. Next season, the team will mention you to the shooting guard. Then you can compare with Kobe to see who is the season's scoring leader!"

Bruce first explained to Iverson step by step why he wanted him to play shooting guard, and then he used Kobe to arouse him, just to get Iverson to agree to let Gary Payton return to Seattle.

"Bruce, is what you said is true? The head coach of the team next season is Mr. Larry Brown?!" Iverson asked hurriedly and excitedly.

In his opinion, if there is a famous coach to coach the team, then he will definitely play better and better. Besides, if Larry Brown coaches the team, then the team's performance must be better than it is now, and he will not play like this season. That's so useless!

"Yeah, but Allen, I told you in advance that you don't tell me to go out when the time comes, or else the celebrity will run away, then you will slowly wait for the opportunity!" Bruce had to warn Iverson, let He's okay, don't talk outside.

The appointment of Larry Brown as the head coach of the Sonics for next season has not been announced. If it is known in advance, then it will be even more difficult for Paul Allen to want Larry Brown as the head coach, because after all. He is still the head coach of the Pacers. If the Pacers have not been opened, they can’t grab them. If you want to grab them, you can pay the penalty. Although Paul Allen is not short of the money to pay the penalty, you can miss the reason. Don't pick it up!

"Okay, I know this, I won't talk nonsense." Iverson promised vowedly.

Just kidding, if the team finally finds a famous coach to coach and lets him run away, then he won’t cry to death. He doesn’t want to meet that kind of rookie coach and waste his precious time. Make him angry.

"What do you think about the trade for Gary Payton?!" Bruce asked rhetorically.

He wanted to find out what Iverson thought about this, so that he might decide whether to call Gary Payton.

If Iverson still disagrees with Gary Payton going back to Seattle, it’s OK, he saves the phone bill, and if Iverson agrees, then he has to think about how to convince Gary Payton.

"Bruce, you know, if Gary returns to Seattle, then where will I be? Is the team led by him or me?! Not only do I think so, I also believe in other people on the team or local fans in Seattle. I think so too. Bruce will be honest. If you don't consider Gary's prestige in Seattle fans before, I'm quite willing to let him return to the supersonic speed, but..." Iverson replied helplessly.

If another All-Star point guard joins the Sonics, then he is still willing to let him join, but Gary Payton's prestige is too high, he will definitely affect himself if he comes back.

Iverson also understands the truth that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers. He is not willing to let Gary Payton make himself more difficult.

"Alan, I know what you think. This is normal. In fact, I agree with you. But if Alan says I can convince Gary to help you build a dynasty, what do you think?!"

Bruce is also ready to take another slanting forward. It is always correct to think about it in another way. He believes that if he can persuade Gary Payton to give up being the supersonic boss, Iverson will definitely agree.