bigabreads Chapter 140 Reinforcing during the offseason, aiming at the championship!
Chapter 140 Reinforcing during the offseason, aiming at the championship!
Chapter 140 Reinforcing during the offseason, aiming at the championship!
It's useless to be stubborn after the game. If you lose, you lose.
Watching the Lakers advance to the Western Conference Finals, one season of Lu Yi's NBA career is completely over.
As for how the team should strengthen in the summer, this is the team's business, and Lu Yi didn't care much about it.
After all, Lu Yi is just a rookie, a wage earner.
Even the boss at the player level can't affect the boss's money.
Of course, before Lu Yi went on vacation, Sterling deliberately asked Lu Yi to confide in him.
Sterling assured Lu Yi that he would definitely spend money to strengthen the lineup during the offseason and strive for the Clippers to win the championship next season.
Sterling is not stupid, he also paid luxury taxes in the past few years.
I didn't pay a dime this year, and I almost reached the poor line.
However, under the leadership of Lu Yi, the team almost reached the Western Conference Finals.
This year, Sterling made a small profit of 1000 million just for home tickets for the playoffs.
It's a pity that Sterling doesn't own the Staples Center alone, and the surrounding areas don't make much money.
Sterling knows that as long as Lu Yi is served well, the Clippers can still make a lot of money next year.
Even if you spend a little money and give some information to the fans, you will certainly not make less money than this year.
If the team can win the championship under his wise and powerful operation.
Sterling is naturally happy.
……
"Lu Yi, I'm going to China for vacation this summer, what do you think?"
Lu Yi was about to leave to return home, but Iverson suddenly called Lu Yi.
"Come on, your reputation is too great!
You can't play any projects in our country, but it will cause traffic jams.
Besides, you are going, so I can't accompany you?
I can't make it through this summer vacation? "
Lu Yi said in a bad mood.
There are too many domestic fans, and extreme fans will even kneel down to the stars.
As a Chinese, Lu Yi was quite speechless about this.
Lu Yi was worried that Iverson's trip to China would cause some troubles in the country, and that Iverson's trip to China would not bring any benefits to the country, but instead took a lot of money.
Therefore, even though the relationship between Lu Yi and Iverson is very good, Lu Yi still persuaded Iverson to give up this idea.
"Even if you do go, I won't come to accompany you." Lu Yi emphasized again.
Not long after speaking, when the time came to May 5, Lu Yi returned to China by plane.
This summer, Lu Yi was supposed to play casually.
It's rare to be financially free, so I went back to China again.
But as a celebrity, it is not very comfortable to go anywhere.
Lu Yi reported that he was in a good mood, and ran to a well-known nightclub in Xichuan, but the city was full of disturbances the next morning, and everyone knew about it.
This year there is the World Championships, and when Lu Yi returns to China, the men's basketball team is still training.
There are many fans asking questions on the Internet, why not recruit Lu Yi?
If Lu Yi leads the men's basketball team, I'm afraid it can make up for the lack of Yao Ming, right?
It is not easy for the official to give a direct answer.
Lu Yi also chose to play dead.
However, there are still some influences. Lu Yi originally had to accept some endorsements and shoot some commercials.
Make money, not shabby.
Now that there is a lot of rumors on the Internet, Lu Yi has to keep a low profile.
Even scheduled TV interviews have basically been postponed.
Time rolled around to July, and there was basically no voice about Lu Yi on the Internet.
The limelight has passed, but Lu Yi can return to the media.
Before the start of the World Championships in late August, Lu Yi flew to the United States at the end of July in advance to start a new round of training for all-round improvement.
This time Lu Yi was not just brushing attributes, but was practicing the skills that he hadn't fully mastered last season step by step.
Losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, to put it bluntly, Lu Yi, the master, is not strong enough.
The helper is actually secondary. After all, no matter how talented the helper is, it is impossible to be better than him.
Any NBA player will sometimes stretch his hips.
Lu Yi can't expect his teammates to play more bravely, but to ensure that he has a more stable performance.
Even if 98 is only a hair's breadth away from 99, but it can't be the ultimate, how can it become the ruler of the alliance, how can it become the No.1 in history?
Lu Yi can't go the way of James and build his own mobile dynasty, right?
This is not appropriate.
……
"Dwight, stop thinking about it?
LeBron James and Chris Bosh both joined the Heat, Dwyane Wade cut his salary and renewed his contract, the Big Three gathered together, you have no hope in the East.
Look at your team's front office and dismantle your most comfortable playing lineup.
Can you really see the future in a team like the Magic? "
This year's free market is turbulent. The three biggest fish in the market joined forces in Miami to form a young Big Three, which attracted the attention of the entire league.
The remaining few big fish, only Stoudemire, singles Joe, Boozer, David Lee.
However, singles player Joe soon announced the news of contract renewal with the Eagles, and Stoudemire went straight to a big city like New York and got the big contract he wanted.
Taking advantage of the summer trading market, the Clippers intend to strengthen their insiders, so the contract has not yet expired, but Howard, who is about to expire, has become the Clippers' primary target.
But because Howard personally didn't accept contact with the Clippers management very much, in the end Lu Yi could only call to confirm.
"Lu Yi, you don't need to worry about my affairs, I will teach those three guys a lesson."
Sure enough, Howard still had a problem with Lu Yi, and did not agree to join forces with Lu Yi.
Lu Yi had nothing to say about this, so he could only continue to call Dunleavy.
"Then Carlos Boozer!"
Boozer has a bad reputation, but his strength is still there.
In fact, players like Boozer abound in the NBA.
Isn't playing in the NBA just to make money and support your family? Do you really think it's for your dream and to compete for the championship?
No such thing!Boozer betrayed the Cavaliers and joined the Jazz because of the big contract given by the Jazz.
When the contract was completed last year, there was only one year of team options left. Boozer did not choose to accept the renewal contract offered by the Jazz, but insisted on testing the waters of this year's free market.
This means that Boozer has been tired of being in the Jazz.
Boozer wants to go to other teams to get a big contract and enjoy a better life.
There is no doubt that the Clippers are an excellent place for Boozer.
Judging from the playoffs just finished, the Clippers' inside and forward lines are not good enough.
As a power forward, Boozer has good offensive ability, which is perfect.
From the perspective of Boozer and others, he wants to play in a big city and also wants to win a championship.
Taking advantage of the peak period, getting a championship ring, signing a maximum salary or a second maximum salary contract, and then retiring after success, isn't it good?
I can't say it's really fragrant, I can only say that it's delicious!
Boozer is actually very popular this summer. In addition to the Clippers recruiting him, there are also Bulls, Eagles, and Suns. Four teams are recruiting him.
But Boozer, who has the right to choose independently, finally accepted the Clippers' kindness.
On the contrary, the Clippers wanted to wait a little longer for Howard, which dragged on until now.
Well now, Howard refused, so there is no suspense.
Not long after, the Jazz announced with the Clippers that the Jazz and the Clippers will trade in a sign-and-trade manner.
The Jazz will get two All-Star players produced by the Clippers, Chris Kaman and Baron Davis, as well as a 2012 first-round pick.
The Clippers will get younger Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver.
On the surface, the Jazz helped the Clippers get two big contracts, a pure grievance.
But if the Jazz do not agree to the deal, Boozer and Korver will be let go for nothing.
It can only be said that sometimes you suffer a little, but you still have to eat.
Kaman and Baron Davis are just declining in strength and not very healthy, but the league's starting level is still there.
Coupled with the fact that the contracts of the two are not very big, the Jazz have enough room to eat in.
In another two years, if you feel that these two rubbish contracts are useless, and the contract expires, you can also deal with it.
Not to mention, the Clippers also took out a 12-year first-round pick.
The Jazz have always liked to use low-ranked first-round picks to draw prizes.
The Clippers are entirely because of the remaining three years of Lu Yi's rookie bonus during the championship window. They must go all out to hit the championship and have no time to train new players.
This is why he chose to trade the draft picks to avoid wasting money by signing rookies.
It can be said that both parties have benefited from the deal between the Jazz and the Clippers.
The Clippers focus on the present, and the Jazz plan for the future.
And this summer, the Clippers' reinforcements are far from over.
In the free market, they won Matt Barnes and Matt Bonner with a basic salary and a mid-level contract respectively.
The former is a small forward and the latter is a power forward.
What makes up is the Clippers' weak wings and inside line.
In fact, Matt Barnes has the strength of a league team starter, and he came to the Clippers for a basic salary to get a championship ring.
Although the Clippers only took the lead last year, Lu Yi's performance was too eye-catching and legendary.
The vast majority of veterans in the league will consider whether to join the Clippers and chase their dreams.
Matt Barnes is now at his peak, and he came to the Clippers this time to get promoted by the honor of the championship, and the next signed contract will be relatively large.
It is precisely because of this that the Clippers have gained a lot in the free market this summer.
Basically, next season, the Clippers' lineup will be relatively good.
Point guard: Iverson, Gordon
Shooting guard: Lu Yi, Korver
Small Forward, Ariza, Thornton, Barnes
Power forwards: Boozer, Scola, Bonner
Center: Jordan, Camby
This list alone already has 12 players.
After the regular season starts, the Clippers still have three spots to wait for veterans who want to get a championship ring.
It can also be seen from the lineup of the new season that the Clippers' weak wings and interior have become full of talents.
The Clippers may still have many problems to solve in the new season, but some difficult problems last season have been solved.
The Clippers fans were also very excited to learn about the Clippers' reinforcements in the summer.
Many Clippers fans said that in the next season, the Clippers will avenge the Lakers and win the championship!
……
"I don't know if I read it wrong. Why do I feel that Lu Yi's arm is a lot thicker than it was a few months ago?"
"Fuck, I also feel that Lu Yi has gained muscle this summer! Lu Yi won't evolve into Kobe, right?"
"Honestly, there is a possibility.
We just lost to the Lakers last season, failed to get close to the Western Conference Finals, reached the Finals, and won the championship.
Seeing the Lakers win the second consecutive championship, Lu Yi, as the most responsible man, will definitely work hard to become stronger! "
As the time approached October, the Clippers announced the makeup photos of the players for the new season early.
Lu Yi's makeup photo is obvious. Last season, Lu Yi's arm just looked muscular and more powerful.
But this year, it is the arm muscle latitude that muscle sticks have.
"Lu Yi should have gained weight. If he gained so much all of a sudden, it won't affect his athletic ability, right?"
"My concern is that Lu Yi's most outstanding talent is his shooting talent. Such a rapid increase may affect Lu Yi's shooting talent."
"Not to mention, there is such a possibility. Lu Yi is a little too impatient in order to become stronger."
Before the preseason game started, many Clippers fans were already worried.
Gaining weight is the only way for NBA stars, but whether the body can bear the burden of weight gain is not acceptable to every star.
To a certain extent, it is also a hidden talent to be able to increase weight and strengthen resistance and strength while maintaining other athletic talents without significant decline.
However, Lu Yi doesn't have to worry about this.
Because Lu Yi's greatest talent is to add points.
Adding points ensures the stability of Lu Yi's overall strength.
Lu Yi can quickly gain muscle and keep his body in relatively good condition.
In fact, this summer, Lu Yi not only increased his arm muscles, but also practiced his thigh muscles and waist muscles.
On the surface, Lu Yi's strength has not changed at all.
In fact, Louie has greatly improved his lower body strength, core strength, and upper body strength.
Now Lu Yi's power is almost at the inside level.
In the coming season, Lu Yi's post-up skills that he practiced hard this summer will be of great use.
Maybe you don't need to show real skills, just relying on this muscle, you can drop ten times with one force, crush a large number of people, and form a dislocation advantage in matchups.
……
In a few days, the time soon came to October 10, and the preseason of the new season started.
After watching the game, the Clippers fans who came to the Staples Center to watch the game all said that the trip was worthwhile.
"I feel like Louie is stronger than Kobe right now."
"That's right, even if Lu Yi scores in Kobe's way, he should be much better than Kobe."
"I'm surprised that Lu Yi didn't miss his [-]-pointers while hitting a lot of post-ups in the middle distance, which is incredible!"
In the Clippers' first game of the preseason, although Lu Yi only played less than two quarters, the audience saw it clearly.
Lu Yi is using the way Kobe eliminated the Clippers in the playoffs last season to score.
However, Lu Yi scored more efficiently than Kobe.
"We really hope to win the championship this year!
Lu Yi has mastered all of Kobe's skills!
Just like Kobe has mastered all the skills of Michael Jordan! "
"Whether the Clippers can win the championship depends on how well the other helpers around Lu Yi can perform.
But this year's regular season MVP, I think it is very likely to belong to Lu Yi.
Last season's LeBron James was indeed eligible to win the regular season MVP.
But it is absolutely impossible for him to hold a group this year!
Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, no chance!
So among the remaining young players, who has this qualification?
In my opinion, only Louie! "
(End of this chapter)