rpbooks Chapter 814 Sudden Transaction
Chapter 814 Sudden Transaction
Chapter 814 Sudden Transaction
Just as An Luo was enjoying watching a movie on the far side of the ocean, a transaction involving himself happened!
Of course, the Thunder did not send An Luo away like they sent away Harden many years ago.This time, Predis chose to send the others away.
On July 7, at the same time Leonard announced to join the Clippers, ESPN reporters broke the news that the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dani Logarinari, four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick and two draft swap rights.
If you want to choose the most incredible trade in the summer of 2019, it is not the Lakers getting Anthony Davis, nor the Clippers getting Kawhi Leonard, nor the Nets getting Kevin Duran Special, but Paul George left the Thunder.
Other transactions or free market signings, everyone has more or less some clues.Even if it is about Leonard's ecstasy, some people have guessed that he will not go to the Lakers.But this deal about Paul George was indeed too sudden.No one revealed the slightest bit of wind.Even Woshen, who has always been ahead of the official announcement, has not released the slightest news.
That's a two-peat team!A two-time championship team that has always kept its core lineup.Even if other teams have made sufficient preparations this summer, it is still difficult to shake that Thunder!They defend the championship again, and the possibility of establishing a new dynasty is very high.The only hidden danger is the issue of An Luo's appointment.But no matter how bad the situation is, the Thunder will be able to complete the feat of creating a dynasty by keeping An Luo in Oklahoma for just one year.
Therefore, Paul George's departure at this time is a bit intriguing!
In the eyes of most people, the Thunder sent Paul George away to keep An Luo.After all, without Paul George's big contract, the Thunder will have more opportunities to adjust their salary structure and free up a maximum salary contract that is enough to renew An Luo.
But a subsequent report let everyone see more things.
According to reliable sources, after Leonard decided to join the Clippers, he took the initiative to recruit Paul George, and the latter quickly made a trade request to the Thunder.And Predis, who was worrying about how to keep An Luo, quickly responded after learning about this.The establishment of a dynasty is indeed very attractive, but Predis values the long-term development of the team.Make no mistake, Paul George is certainly not that future.
In the Thunder's two years, Paul George's performance has met people's expectations, but he has not reached a point where he can take over the banner of this team from Westbrook.You know, Westbrook is over 2018 years old, and his style of play is relatively physical. Once Westbrook's state declines, the Thunder needs a player who can stabilize the situation and keep the team competitive.Judging from the past few seasons, although An Luo is more inclined to score, especially from beyond the three-point line, he does have the ability to determine the trend of the game.Especially in the past 19-[-] season, the Thunder relied on An Luo's efforts to win many games.The Most Valuable Player of the Finals is a very convincing achievement.Besides, choosing a player of your own choice is more or less more emotional than the player who was traded.Although they are all their own children, there is still a big difference between a real son and a godson.
Although the Thunder lost Paul George, it seems that their strength has been greatly damaged.But in fact, they will not lose too much.Predis made the right choice this time. The two players he got from the Clippers, one is a potential rookie and the other is an excellent wing player.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Kentucky Wildcats. In the 2017-18 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 37 times on behalf of the Tuckee University Wildcats, averaging 33 minutes per game, scoring 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists to help the Tuckee University Wildcats reach the elite eight. Successfully selected to the second team of the best team in the SEC division.
进入NBA之后的第一个赛季，谢伊·吉尔杰斯亚历山大代表快船队出场82次，场均出场26.5分钟，得到10.8分、2.8篮板、3.3助攻和1.2抢断。今年5月22日，NBA官方宣布谢伊·吉尔杰斯-亚历山大入选NBA新秀最佳阵容二阵。
Alexander is a creative passer, and his length and wingspan allow him to make many passes that smaller point guards can't, and thus be able to make effective passes in the push.Although his speed is not outstanding, his flexible dribbling still allows him to find opportunities to get inside.He's been more reliable on the catch and shoot than off the dribble.He has the potential to be a two-way player who can defend multiple positions if he gets stronger physically.
Predis found a perfect substitute for Westbrook, and at the same time, he also found someone who could help An Luo when Westbrook was resting.Of course, Alexander still needs to practice for a few years. Once he realizes his talent, the Thunder will always maintain a top backcourt combination in the league.
And Gallinari, known as the "Italian Cannon", is the player that Predis made up for the vacancy after Paul George left.Of course, it is difficult to completely fill the void left by Paul George.But the Thunder doesn't need Gallinari to do too much. It's enough to help An Luo share the pressure on the offensive end, and to limit the super three positions in the league on the defensive end.
After Paul George leaves, the Thunder will definitely keep An Luo in the team.They must have thought carefully when making their choices, and they may have even communicated with An Luo's agent team.As a professional manager, Predis may not be particularly perfect in some operations, but it is impossible for him to do nothing in this matter.
It's bound to be a win-win situation.An Luo can get more opportunities, and he can even complete the transition of the team with Westbrook in the next one or two seasons.There is no doubt that the future of the Thunder belongs to An Luo.Even Westbrook wouldn't reject such a thing.On the contrary, he would be happy to do something like that.After all, in the past two seasons, he has done a good job on his own.
(End of this chapter)