Legendary Basketball Tycoon

As the "behind-the-scenes owner" of the Seattle SuperSonics, Bruce has absolute control over the team, including the right to trade.

So when the Sonics first established a dynasty, Bruce decisively persuaded his "godfather" Paul Allen to let him give up some star players and choose to rebuild.

In fact, the SuperSonics are much smoother than the previous year's rebuilding of the Bulls. Looking at the results of the Bulls in the past few years can illustrate the problem. After Jordan retired, players such as Pippen and Rodman left one after another. The Bulls will need at least five years. It takes time to slow down, and the Supersonics are just the opposite. They are also trading these leading stars, and the players who can be exchanged are definitely cornerstone-level players! All these years can make the playoffs, this is the gap!

And this time the SuperSonics are facing reconstruction again, and Mitch Kupchak believes that his own prince can still help the SuperSonics continue to live. Sonics owner Paul Allen also believes that the Bruce can continue to find cornerstone-level players to rebuild the team, but Paul Allen also made it clear on the phone that he doesn't want "problem boys".

Bruce is now facing a situation where both teams have to rebuild, and the pressure is huge!

"Of course, you don't need to worry about the Supersonics. You have to deal with Mickey on the Han side. I'm going to bring the Lakers and the 76ers in for a trade. As for the candidates the team wants to get, you have to make a list. Just come out, this time I have to let the Lakers and the 76ers bleed."

"In addition, Mitch, you also want them to take out the draft picks for the next few years. I also know that as long as Kobe and Iverson are in the Lakers and the 76ers, their future draft picks will definitely not be too high. , but don't be afraid, who still dislikes too many draft picks, the big deal is that the rookies who want to get them later can trade these draft picks!" Bruce said nonchalantly.

As early as Paul Allen had just finished the phone call and handed over the future rebuilding of the Sonics to him, Bruce had it in his head, Kobe would definitely go back to Los Angeles, and Iverson would have to go back to the 76ers. His son of Philadelphia is now back to the far point, so good, the initiative this time is in his own hands, and he has to trick these old guys.

Ming said that Bruce's willingness to let Kobe and Iverson go back to their respective positions is for the sake of these two people. As for the other people's face, it is not so important, and Kobe and Iverson can immediately win the championship if they want to go back. It must be unrealistic. of.

No hurry, Bruce still has a back move, he is ready to pull a team in the east and west to block the Lakers and Philadelphia.

On the western side, Bruce is ready to let the Spurs go against the Lakers. When necessary, he will give benefits to the Spurs and return the Manu Ginobili, who was selected by the team in 1999, to the Spurs. Although Manu Ginobili is still playing in the European Italian Bologna team, and he will not be able to enter the NBA until 2002 at the latest, but Bruce is not panic, the better Manu Ginobili plays in Europe, he The more expensive the signing rights are, the more expensive the Spurs will have to pay when they want to "redeem them back".

Bruce believes that with the addition of Manu Ginobili, at least in the next few years, the Lakers will not be able to occupy a good position in the West. Although the "OK combination" is amazing, it will take time to run in. In the first 2-3 years, the West Still a mess.

As for the East, it depends on when the old hooligan Jordan can buy the Hornets. Although the owner of the Hornets George Sinn is not willing to sell the team, Stern does not care if you want it or not, as long as your reputation is already bad. Well, it's time for you to get out. Even if the former Clippers owner Donald Sterling stayed in the league for more than 30 years, he would leave.

And as long as Jordan bought the Hornets, Bruce immediately set up a draft model for Jordan, and he wanted to let Boss Joe raise his hands and be a good boss. Anyway, Boss Joe's draft level is really not flattering, and it is reasonable for Bruce to help him design. among the things.

In fact, the 76ers don't need Bruce to block at all, because Iverson's style of play is indeed difficult to have teammates to support, that is, the Supersonics are more harmonious, no one is the boss of Iverson, Iverson Sen can do whatever he wants with impunity, but if you look at another team, do you think Philadelphia's owner Alexander would make Iverson "jump" like this? It's obviously impossible.

Therefore, since Kobe and Iverson left together, the fate of these two people is doomed. Iverson can say that he won at least one championship, but Kobe is not necessarily. After the new century, the west side is true. If you are strong, there are not many weak teams. It is very difficult for Kobe's Lakers to rush out. After all, there are strong teams such as the Spurs, SuperSonics, Jazz, and Mavericks behind them. These are not easy to play. Phil Jackson's " Triangle Tactics" can't play better than these teams.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Kobe will have no chance in the future. After all, a metropolis like Los Angeles can still attract many stars to join. As long as the old Buss pays the money, he can gather an all-star lineup to play. Well, it's up to Bruce and Stern to agree.

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Mitch Kupchak also knows that his own crown prince’s favorite is draft picks. Although the future draft picks of the Lakers and Philadelphia will not be too high, they can’t hold a lot. In this way, the two will be exchanged for one lottery pick. After the top ten, you can still get it, and if you don't, you can only get three. In a word, the player that the prince wants, even if he smashes it, he has to smash it back.

"Okay, I see. I will also discuss with these three teams in the future. Don't worry, Prince, I will definitely consider the future interests of the team." Mitch Kupchak patted his chest and said loudly replied.

Bruce also nodded after hearing this, Mitch Kupchak is just fine, be obedient! He likes such obedient general managers. If he really invites an old general manager like Jerry West, who will he listen to?

"As soon as possible, if you want to design this year's draft, you should tell me in advance, and we will discuss it later."

The reason is very simple. Bruce is not going to ask for this year's draft right, because everyone knows what the quality of the draft in 2000 was. If the number one pick wins Yao Ming, you can basically clock in and leave.

And in case the Lakers and the 76ers have a sick mind and want to come up with this year's draft picks, that's one thing. Although Bruce is reluctant to ask for it, if there is still a draft right in the back, he can try it out. After all, if the quality of the draft in 2000 is no longer needed, the ability of the first few people is still barely able to be shot.